Technical Articles - Cypress.com http://www.cypress.com/?app=search&searchType=advanced&keyword%3D%26rtID%3D108%26id%3D1936%26applicationID%3D0%26l%3D0 Capacitive Touch Switches for Automotive Applications http://www.cypress.com/?rID=3579 Today's cars have far more switches and buttons than earlier models. Not only are there more, but they also need to be easily installable into increasing more contoured control surfaces. They also have to be cost effective, ruling out hermetically sealed switches. One approach gaining momentum is to convert to capacitive touch switches (cap sense). With no mechanical parts, as well as the ability to conform to contoured surfaces, cap sense switches provide the reliability and cost point required by the automotive industry. This article looks at how to implement capacitive sensing interfaces in automotive applications. To read more on this topic, click the download link above or read the full article on Automotive DesignLine.

]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2012 04:37:23 -0600 Automotive HMI Redefined http://www.cypress.com/?rID=3580 Human Machine Interfaces, or HMIs, traditionally consist of multiple systems which allow drivers to interact with their vehicle In today's automotive designs, the HMI also displays any feedback from the vehicle to the driver. This interaction begins the instant one unlocks the car door, continues while driving, and ends the moment the driver gets out and locks the car. It involves the optimal balance of the driver's sensory inputs to make the driving experience both safe and enjoyable. Some of the more commonly recognized HMI system modules for enhancing the driver's experience are keyless entry, power seats control, side mirror control, occupant detection, and most importantly, the vehicle's center stack where the majority of human-machine interactions take place. To read more, click the download link above or visit Automotive DesignLine.

]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 05:50:18 -0600 CAN in 30 minutes or less http://www.cypress.com/?rID=39291 Since CAN was introduced in the 80’s, it has seen a tremendous evolution in terms of specifications and requirements. Its extended capabilities have led to its wide adoption across applications, from automotive, to industrial machine and factory automation. With this growth, complexity of implementation has also increased on two levels:
1. CAN controller design has gone from a basic controller to a full CAN controller and, in some cases, an extended full CAN controller.
2. CAN software stacks vary, from an automotive communication stack, to CANOpen, and DeviceNet.

Given that CAN is only a single component within the automotive system, developers need to be able to implement it with as few challenges as possible so they can focus on system-level functionality rather than struggle with peripheral configuration. This article will explore the CAN interface and discuss different ways of implementing, configuring, and tuning interfaces to facilitate simplified design. To read more, click the download link below, or visit Embedded.com .

]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:35:15 -0600 USB In Automotive- Not Just For PCs Anymore http://www.cypress.com/?rID=14608 EPN.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600