News Bytes: Radar, Chip Shortages, Space Signals, and more
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This month, Stuart Cording started by looking at a recent report from KPMG that reviewed the sentiment of leaders in the semiconductor industry. Overall, the feeling is that an end to the chip shortage is in sight, although a few think issues may continue into 2024.
There was also something new for software testers, with an update to SuperGuard from Solid Sands. With two-hundred additional tests, it is ideal for those maintaining C library implementations.
Space exploration got exciting again with the launch of the Artemis One mission. The Bochum Observatory received support from Aaronia, who supplied them with a SPECTRAN V6 spectrum analyzer and their RTSA-Suite PRO analysis software. This will help decode the signals received during the mission via their 20 m parabolic antenna.
Finally, NXP introduced their SAF85 automotive radar. Matthias Feulner, Senior Director Marketing for Automotive Radar, explained the role of radar sensors in improving the protection of vulnerable road users (VRU). Thanks to design improvements of this RFCMOS, single-chip device, drivers receive an improved view of objects, such as a cyclist close to a lorry in the road ahead. The SAF85 is currently being used to develop radar sensors for next-generation vehicles.
To find out what else was covered, take a look at the show on Elektor TV — Industry, or directly here:
As always, the show went out live at 16:00 CET on our new Elektor TV - Industry channel, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Stuart also had a Fortissimo-100 audio amplifier to give away, and spoke to the amp's designer, Ton Giesberts. To find out more, check out the video below.
News Bytes Launches in 2023!
Engineers are always looking for new solutions to their problems, so the Elektor team started a new show in 2023 to share what is going on in the electronics and semiconductor industry. Going out on a Wednesday of each month, News Bytes explores new products, upcoming trade fairs, and how our industry impacts our world.This month, Stuart Cording started by looking at a recent report from KPMG that reviewed the sentiment of leaders in the semiconductor industry. Overall, the feeling is that an end to the chip shortage is in sight, although a few think issues may continue into 2024.
There was also something new for software testers, with an update to SuperGuard from Solid Sands. With two-hundred additional tests, it is ideal for those maintaining C library implementations.
Space exploration got exciting again with the launch of the Artemis One mission. The Bochum Observatory received support from Aaronia, who supplied them with a SPECTRAN V6 spectrum analyzer and their RTSA-Suite PRO analysis software. This will help decode the signals received during the mission via their 20 m parabolic antenna.
Finally, NXP introduced their SAF85 automotive radar. Matthias Feulner, Senior Director Marketing for Automotive Radar, explained the role of radar sensors in improving the protection of vulnerable road users (VRU). Thanks to design improvements of this RFCMOS, single-chip device, drivers receive an improved view of objects, such as a cyclist close to a lorry in the road ahead. The SAF85 is currently being used to develop radar sensors for next-generation vehicles.
To find out what else was covered, take a look at the show on Elektor TV — Industry, or directly here:
Previously on EEI
After their recent visit to CES in Las Vegas, Stuart Cording caught up with Tony Zarola and Matt Prewett. Tony covered advancements in time-of-flight (ToF) camera technology, covering a highly integrated module with a 1 Mpixel sensor. This was combined with the audio section of a home theater system for CES. Matt covered the DSP technology used to move the audio around the room toward the viewer, ensuring that they receive the best possible experience from a soundbar rather than needing the multiple speakers of a 5.1 or 7.1 system.As always, the show went out live at 16:00 CET on our new Elektor TV - Industry channel, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Stuart also had a Fortissimo-100 audio amplifier to give away, and spoke to the amp's designer, Ton Giesberts. To find out more, check out the video below.
