Automotive Engineering - September 2024 - 33

PRODUCT BRIEFS
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Tactile switches
Littelfuse (Chicago, Illinois) announced that their
C&K Switches KSC2 Sealed Tactile Switch product
line now incorporates electrical height enhancement.
The KSC2 series of tactile switches
for surface-mount technology (SMT) is a high
momentary-action tactile switch featuring a soft
actuator. The switches are available in several
models and provide numerous electrical lifespans
that can withstand various operating forces. The
latest KSC2 switch reportedly outperforms other switches in the
market, reducing the need for frequent replacements. Littelfuse
claims the KSC2 provides clear tactile feedback, making it easier
for users to know when an input has been registered.
https://www.littelfuse.com
ADAS Validation
ZF (Jeversen, Germany) has
developed a cloud-based and
AI-enabled validation service
called ZF Annotate for passenger
cars and commercial
vehicles. ZF Annotate reportedly
acts as a redundant setup
that is independent of the sensor set to be checked and is
confronted with the same information while driving on the
road. The recorded data is then uploaded to the cloud and
analyzed. All relevant objects are accurately marked, classified,
attributed and assigned unique ID numbers and moving
objects are tracked. This object information forms part of the
complete description of the environment model. After this
" annotation, " the software provides a highly precise comparative
measurement. This makes ZF Annotate a solution for
testing and training systems from Level 2+ to Level 5.
https://www.zf.com
Converters
Eaton's (Southfield, Michigan) latest DC/
DC converter takes power from a 48-volt
system and steps it down to 12 volts to
run accessories and other low-power
systems. Eaton claims this design helps
essential equipment, including antilock
brakes and power steering, work even in the case of a power failure,
making it unique among product offerings in this space. The
converters are also designed to reduce weight and save space.
Eaton's DC/DC converters provide flexibility through multiple
power and voltage levels and can be optimized to work seamlessly
with a manufacturer's charging system specifications. It
also features a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus, which allows
direct communication from the DC/DC converter to other vehicle
electronic control units to transmit diagnostic information.
https://www.eaton.com
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Self-Driving Cars,
Explained
Are self-driving cars safe? In this
video, Dr. Matthias Schmid -
who builds fully autonomous
vehicles that can navigate
through forests where paths
don't exist - answers the
question in an unexpected way.
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self-driving-cars-explained
Converting an Old
Truck into an EV
Rice University engineering
students converted a 1997 Chevy
P30 delivery van into an electric
vehicle in less than a year, using
parts scavenged from out-of-use
vehicles, custom-built elements,
and off-the-shelf items.
www.techbriefs.com/tv/
ev-conversion
Seeing Inside ICEs with
Wireless Sensors
Wireless temperature sensors
installed in pistons allow us to " see "
inside the combustion chamber
while an engine is running. The
sensor data is used to create
models of flame propagation and
combustion events.
www.techbriefs.com/tv/
wireless-temperature-sensors
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