➀ Fraunhofer IOSB developed AktiMeter, an AI-driven system using computer vision to analyze passenger behavior and activities in vehicles in real-time, enhancing autonomous driving interactions.

➁ The technology combines 3D vehicle modeling, machine learning, and generative AI to handle unforeseen scenarios without cloud dependency, generating a digital twin of the cabin while ensuring GDPR compliance.

➂ Applications include market research, ergonomic studies, and autonomous vehicle development, with prototypes being tested and a commercial launch planned for mid-2026.

➀ Fraunhofer IDMT developed a car prototype with advanced acoustic sensors to enhance road safety for autonomous/semi-autonomous vehicles, enabling detection of sounds like sirens and children’s voices;

➁ The system uses AI algorithms for acoustic event recognition, integrates weather-resistant microphones, and offers driver monitoring via EEG/radar sensors and personalized in-car sound experiences;

➂ Funded by German institutions, the technology aims to improve autonomous driving by combining audio analysis with visual systems and will debut at IAA MOBILITY 2025.

➀ Pickering Interfaces launches 1.2 kV PXI/PXIe programmable resistor boards for high-voltage testing in EVs, aerospace, and energy systems;

➁ Features include four-channel density, safety interlocks, calibration support, and compliance with ISO 6469/IEC 60664 standards;

➂ Enables simulation of resistive loads, fault insertion, and insulation testing for inverters, BMS, and power electronics.

➀ GlobalFoundries (GF) has solidified its role as a leading contract semiconductor manufacturer, focusing on automotive, IoT, and autonomous systems with mature technologies like FD-SOI and FinFET.

➁ GF reported strong Q2 2025 revenue of $1.688 billion, driven by strategic partnerships and acquisitions, including MIPS Technologies to expand RISC-V IP for AI applications.

➂ Despite market volatility and geopolitical risks, GF emphasizes sustainability and regional strategies (e.g., 'China-for-China') to secure its position as the third-largest pure-play foundry globally.

➀ NVIDIA reported Q2 2025 revenue of $46.7 billion, a 56% YoY increase (smallest in two years), with China revenue plunging 50% QoQ and 25% YoY to $2.8 billion;

➁ Q3 revenue forecast is $54 billion (excluding China), but could rise by $3-5 billion if H20 AI chip sales to China are permitted;

➂ CFO Colette Kress projected AI infrastructure spending to reach $3-4 trillion by 2030, with $600 billion spent in 2025 alone.

➀ AI accelerates semiconductor R&D through automated analog/digital design flows, reducing analog design time from months to days;

➁ STMicroelectronics employs AI for eco-design, optimizing energy use in chips and enabling green technologies like smart grids and solar farms;

➂ Federated learning proposed for academic prototyping, allowing collaborative AI model training while protecting sensitive chip design/IP data.

➀ Power Integrations introduced a GaN-based reference design kit for solar race cars, achieving up to 95% efficiency and eliminating heatsink requirements for lightweight, compact auxiliary power systems;

➁ The 46W design, using InnoSwitch3-AQ ICs, supports burst power up to 80W and includes a complete blueprint for rapid integration into solar vehicles;

➂ Collaboratively tested with ETH Zurich’s racing team, the design exemplifies GaN’s potential in renewable energy and e-mobility applications.

➀ NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor 开发者套件已开放预购，计划于9月发货，基于 Arm Neoverse V3AE CPU，专为自动驾驶的复杂 AI 工作负载设计；

➁ 平台结合 Arm 架构的确定性性能与 NVIDIA Blackwell GPU，提供最高 2,000 FP4 万亿次算力，支持预测性 ADAS、实时驾驶监控及语音交互等多任务同步运行；

➂ 提供桌面版（SKU10）和车载版（SKU12）两种开发套件，并推出 Jetson Thor 平台，将同款架构扩展至机器人及物理 AI 领域，赋能实时多模型 AI 工作流。

➀ NEC developed an optical fiber sensing technology using existing cables and AI models to monitor road conditions and predict sudden traffic congestion with 80% higher accuracy than traditional methods;

➁ The system integrates real-time traffic data through advanced algorithms, optimizing simulations of traffic flow for reliable congestion prediction and detour planning;

➂ NEC is advancing a dynamic road digital twin for network-wide traffic management, aiming for practical deployment by 2026 after real-world trials with authorities.

➀ Diodes introduced four automotive-grade buck converters (AP68255Q, AP68355Q, AP6A255Q, AP6A355Q) supporting 48V rails, with input voltages up to 100V and output currents of 2.5A or 3.5A;

➁ The asynchronous design uses external Schottky diodes and features a constant on-time control scheme (～300kHz) for fast transient response and low ripple, alongside EMI-reduction techniques and proprietary gate drivers;

➂ Qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 1, the converters include protection mechanisms (over-current, over-temperature) and industrial-grade variants, targeting automotive and high-power applications.

➀ Toshiba launches TLX9161T, a 1,500V photo-relay in a compact 8x10mm package for EV batteries, with 1ms switching time;

➀ Features 30mA max current, 800Ω on-resistance, and 5kV isolation, targeting battery management and mechanical relay replacement;

➂ Compliant with AEC-Q101 Grade 1, 25% smaller than previous models while maintaining pin compatibility.

➀ Power Integrations offers a free GaN-based PSU development kit for solar racing car teams, featuring up to 95% efficiency and a heatsink-free design;

➁ The RDK-85SLR delivers 46W continuous and 80W peak power, using a 900V INN3990CQ IC and automotive-grade components;

➂ The kit includes schematics, PCB guides, and supports student teams like ETH Zurich's aCentauri in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

➀ PHWT established the Center for Micromobility (ZMM) to develop small electric vehicles bridging e-bikes and e-cars, enhancing individual transportation;

➁ The project secured €595,000 in funding for a three-year initiative, fostering collaboration between academia and regional industries for lightweight materials and autonomous transport systems;

➂ Focus on sustainability, accessibility for non-license holders, and leveraging AI for applications like autonomous logistics and elderly mobility support.

➀ Rutronik is distributing Vishay's precision thin-film SMD resistors certified for industrial, medical, and automotive applications with AEC-Q200 qualification, RoHS compliance, and sulfur resistance testing;

➁ MC AT series offers sizes from 0201 to 1206, ±0.1% tolerance, ±25ppm/°C stability, and power handling up to 520mW, while TNPW e3 provides a cost-effective alternative with 3.01MΩ max resistance;

➂ Both series undergo rigorous environmental testing (ASTM B 809, ANSI/EIA-977) for humidity and extreme temperature conditions (-55°C to +175°C).

➀ Vishay Intertechnology launched automotive-grade ESD protection diodes (VGSOTxx/VGSOTxxC) with peak pulse power up to 540W and ±30 kV ESD immunity;

➁ Designed for automotive, industrial systems, telecom, and consumer electronics, these diodes feature enhanced thermal resistance and comply with IEC/ISO standards;

➂ The SOT-23 packaged devices support bidirectional configurations, parallel operation for higher surge protection, and are RoHS-compliant with 12-week lead times.

➀ Japan’s five major power semiconductor companies (Mitsubishi Electric, Fuji Electric, Toshiba, Rohm, Denso) each hold less than 5% global market share, leading to collaboration challenges due to fragmented interests;

➁ Government-backed alliances (e.g., Toshiba-Rohm, Fuji-Denso) face limited success, with incompatible product lines and stalled expansion into R&D and procurement;

➂ China’s dominance in SiC wafer production and EV manufacturing (40% BEV, 50% PHEV global share) strengthens its power semiconductor capabilities, while Japan lags in automotive electrification.

➀ Princeton researchers developed a machine-learning system to curve sub-terahertz signals around obstacles using Airy beams and adaptive metasurfaces;

➁ The AI-driven solution achieves data speeds up to 10x faster than current wireless systems, overcoming line-of-sight limitations;

➂ Applications include ultra-fast connectivity for VR, autonomous vehicles, and dynamic environments requiring robust data transmission.

➀ Researchers at Texas A&M University revealed the shape-recovery and self-healing capabilities of Aromatic Thermosetting Copolyester (ATSP), a carbon-fiber composite, through cyclic loading and high-temperature testing;

➁ The material demonstrated durability across hundreds of stress cycles, with heating (up to 280°C) triggering self-healing, restoring near-full strength after two cycles and retaining 80% efficiency by the fifth cycle;

➂ X-ray imaging confirmed structural recovery despite gradual mechanical fatigue, highlighting ATSP's chemical stability and potential for automotive safety applications.

➀ Q2 NEV sales surged 30% YoY to 4.868 million units, with hybrids boosting total NEV sales to 6.456 million, representing 29% of global auto sales;

➁ BYD retained dominance with 18.3% market share (43% growth), while Tesla saw a 14% decline; Geely, Leapmotor, and XPeng achieved record sales, and Xiaomi entered the top 10;

➂ The US plans to end EV subsidies, and TrendForce forecasts slower NEV growth (21% in 2025, dropping to 14% in 2026).

➀ MIPI D-PHY and C-PHY standards have evolved to support up to 11 Gbps and 24.84 Gbps per-lane throughput, respectively, through advanced signal integrity techniques like DFE and 18-Wirestate encoding;

➁ Innovations such as Alternate Low Power (ALP) mode in D-PHY and enhanced voltage slicing in C-PHY improve energy efficiency and reliability for automotive, XR, and industrial applications;

➂ MIPI D-PHY v3.5 introduces Embedded Clock Mode (ECM), increasing throughput by 25% and reducing EMI, while C-PHY v3.0 achieves faster lane turnaround and higher encoding efficiency.