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By John Day, Newsletter Editor April 16, 2009 A Penton Media Publication
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Industry groups recommend ECM updates
A123Systems secures $100M Michigan tax credits
iSuppli ranks Bosch #1 in automotive MEMS
Noel Group and HUGHES Telematics partner for personal assistance services
iBiquity Digital plans telematics ecosystem
Bosch sees multi-core applications coming soon
The MathWorks and Vector Informatik integrate tools for AUTOSAR applications
IR introduces 200 V IC for powertrain and battery management applications
Linear dual 36 V DC/DC converter delivers 0.7A/channel; operates up to 150�C
Garmin Navigation offered in 2011 Chrysler Grand Cherokee
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  Industry News
  Industry groups recommend ECM updates
April 16, 2009    
  The Automotive Industry Action Group and the Strategic Automotive Standards Industry Group have published recommendations focused on aligning engineering change management (ECM) practices and processes for the automotive industry. more >>

  A123Systems secures $100M Michigan tax credits
April 16, 2009    
  A123Systems has secured more than $100 million in refundable tax credits from the state of Michigan and has selected Livonia as one of the sites where it is planning to base new production plants. more >>

  iSuppli ranks Bosch #1 in automotive MEMS
April 16, 2009    
  Despite a 6.1% decline in revenue, Robert Bosch GmbH remained the leading supplier of automotive Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) last year, recording $160 million in MEMS pressure sensor sales, according to iSuppli Corp. more >>

  Noel Group and HUGHES Telematics partner for personal assistance services
April 16, 2009    
  The Noel Group and HUGHES Telematics are partnering to provide Noel Group’s MyAssist personal assistance services to drivers of HUGHES Telematics-equipped vehicles. more >>

  iBiquity Digital plans telematics ecosystem
April 16, 2009    
  HD Radio developer iBiquity Digital is striving to build an ecosystem to support telematics applications for the technology. more >>

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  Technology News
  Bosch sees multi-core applications coming soon
April 16, 2009    
  Requirements for more processing power and for redundancy, especially in safety critical applications, is beginning to drive automotive industry demand for multi-core processors, according to Dr. Kay Stepper, director of marketing and product planning for Chassis Systems Control at Robert Bosch LLC. more >>

  The MathWorks and Vector Informatik integrate tools for AUTOSAR applications
April 16, 2009    
  The MathWorks and Vector Informatik are collaborating to enable the interoperability of their tools for AUTOSAR applications. more >>

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Read this white paper: Bourns Transient Blocking Unit (TBU) High-Speed Electronic Current Limiter Protection
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  Products
  IR introduces 200 V IC for powertrain and battery management applications
April 16, 2009    
  International Rectifier has introduced the AUIRS4427S, a dual low-side driver IC for low- mid- and high-voltage automotive applications including general-purpose motor drives, automotive DC-DC converters, and hybrid powertrain drives. more >>

  Linear dual 36 V DC/DC converter delivers 0.7A/channel; operates up to 150�C
April 16, 2009    
  Linear Technology has introduced an H-grade version of its LT3509, a dual-channel, current-mode PWM step-down DC/DC converter with two internal 36 V, 1 A power switches in an MSOP-16E package. more >>

  Design Wins
  Garmin Navigation offered in 2011 Chrysler Grand Cherokee
April 16, 2009    
  Garmin said its automotive OEM division will provide in-dash navigation for the MY2011 Chrysler Grand Cherokee. more >>

  Event Calendar
  Upcoming Events
  Audio Engineering Society 36th Annual Congress – Audio for Automotive
June 2-4, 2009
Dearborn, MI
www.aes.org/events/36/

Sensors Expo & Conference
June 8-10, 2009
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL
www.sensorsexpo.com/sensorsexpo/v42/index.cvn

Advanced Automotive Batteries AABC and Symposia 2009
June 8-12, 2009
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, CA
www.advancedautobat.com/AABC/

MathWorks Automotive Conference 2009
June 9-10, 2009
Dearborn, MI
Auto2009@mathworks.com

Freescale Technology Forum
June 22-25,2009
Grand Lakes Orlando Resort
Orlando, FL
www.freescale.com/ftf

2009 European Automotive Simulation Conference
July 6-7, 2009
Hilton Munich Park Hotel
Munich, Germany
www.easc.ansys.com
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