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What next for microcontrollers?
Viewing the migration of embedded developers from 8- and 16-bit to 32-bit microocontroller from the perspective of the ARM architecture, Joseph Liu looks at some of the factors accelerating this migration.

Getting a grip on FlexRay, Part 2: Automated analysis, validation of network topologies
Part 2 of our series describes a simulation-based methodology for designing FlexRay network topologies within the physical layer.

CAN in 30 minutes or less
A quick-and-dirty guide to tuning your CAN interface and simplifying your design.

Autosar standards open the door to auto design optimization, Part 2
The second of a two-part series describing the emerging Autosar (Automotive Open System Architecture) automotive design standard focuses on the optimization process.

Autosar standards open the door to auto design optimization, Part 1
This is the first of a two-part series of articles describing the emerging Automotive Open System Architecture design standard. Part One discusses Autosar's origins architecture along with an analysis of its key features.

The Myriad Challenges of Testing Automotive Electronics
Increasing electronic content drives testing requirements for vehicles. Read this primer to learn what kind of electronic objects within the car need to be tested " and how and when.

State charts can provide software quality insurance
Peter Mueller provides five reasons why embedded developers should know more about statecharts and how that knowledge can be used to ensure software quality.

SoC integrated power supply aims to reduce ECU system cost
New SoC designs are needed to integrate more logic and analog features in order to lower system cost. Freescale's approach for the auto market is to integrate multicore, SRAM, flash and analog IP on a single chip.


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About the Automotive Body Electronics How-To Section Automotive DesignLine's Body Electronics How-To section delivers highly technical design articles focused on the development of automotive electrical systems, diagnostic standards, as well as electric motor control systems. At the same time, the Body Electronics section provides engineering to articles on automotive electronics system links, including the controller area network (CAN) and LIN buses, as well as the automotive electrical connector integrity, automotive wiring harness design, and automotive displays.
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