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Demo Owner: Andrew Patterson Mentor Graphics' Andrew Patterson demonstrates AUTOSAR and vehicle network design using Mentor Embedded design tools and run-time software on MCUs. Also showcased is combining infotainment and instrument cluster solutions on i.MX 6 series applications processors.     https://community.nxp.com/players.brightcove.net/4089003392001/default_default/index.html?videoId=4282653864001" style="color: #05afc3; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 14.4px;" target="_blankFeatures Showcasing the setup of a typical car entertainment system Android Jelly Bean OS on an i.MX6 with Wi-Fi enable It can behave as an access point so other smart devices can connect or as a client and reach out to external networks Instrument cluster display running Linux clients with various applications that can connect to the car Featured NXP Products ARM® Cortex®-A9 Cores: i.MX 6 Series Multicore Processors Links NXP Connect - Mentor Graphics  
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Demo Owner: Dominic Selvaraj Firstview Consultants' Dominic Selvaraj demonstrates a custom dashboard application for an 18-wheel truck using i.MX 6 processor at the FTF Americas 2014.     https://community.nxp.com/players.brightcove.net/4089003392001/default_default/index.html?videoId=4282651084001" style="color: #05afc3; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 14.4px;" target="_blank  Features Showcasing a secondary dashboard application for 18 wheeler trucks The dashboard features a touchscreen interface and runs Android operating system It has 4 cameras in a model truck (360 view around the vehicle) The gauges have been transformed into virtual gauges driven by vector graphics Co-pilot navigation and multimedia radio on vehicle   Featured NXP Products ARM® Cortex®-A9 Cores: i.MX 6 Series Multicore Processors Links NXP Connect - Firstview  
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Streaming real-time 3D Graphics Using i.MX 6 Applications Processor and Qorivva MCU. View a 3D car that the user rotates using a touch screen to display environmental reflections.  Both static and live video environmental reflections are calculated on top of the real-time rendered car.     https://community.nxp.com/players.brightcove.net/4089003392001/default_default/index.html?videoId=4282600248001" style="color: #05afc3; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 14.4px;" target="_blank  Features Qorivva MCU sends an encoded video stream to the i.MX6 processor The demo shows a car a 3D spinning vehicle on the LCD. the video stream is used as a reflection on the 3D model Touch screen enabled LCD allowing uswer to rotate 3D model of car i.MX6 Quad has a powerful GPU that renders 3D graphics on real time. This could be used to reconfigure clusters, 3D gauges or other uses Featured NXP Products i.MX6Q: i.MX 6Quad Processors – Quad Core Qorivva 32-bit MCUs based on Power Architecture® Technology
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MCAT is a graphical tool for automatic calculation and real-time tuning of selected motor control structure parameters. MCAT can be used with fixed or floating point 16- or 32-bit data so can be used for MPC5xxx Microcontrollers, Kinetis Microcontrollers, Digital Signal Controllers, and The specified item was not found.. It also acts as a plug-in tool for Freemaster which allows real-time monitoring, tuning and parameter updating in a target application. This Tool is a HMTL-based user-friendly graphical plug-in tool for NXP's FreeMASTER. It is intended for the development of PMSM FOC applications, real-time control structure parameter tuning, and will aid motor control users in adapting our MC solutions to their motors without a detailed knowledge of PI controller constant calculations. https://community.nxp.com/players.brightcove.net/4089003392001/default_default/index.html?videoId=4282488626001" style="color: #05afc3; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 14.4px;" target="_blankFeatures Up to three motor application support with independent access to each motor Utilizing a pole placement method for control parameter estimation Real-time tuning and updating of control parameters Preview of the static configuration of tuned parameters Generic output file with static configuration of tuned parameters Plug-in tool for FreeMASTER, not available as a standalone tool Offers basic and expert tuning mode Modular S/W concept, easy configurable Featured NXP Products MC56F84XXX Qorivva MPC56xx ARM® Cortex®-M4 High Performance MCUs: Kinetis K  Series ARM® Cortex®-M0+/M4 Motor Control MCUs: Kinetis V Series
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Watch this demonstration that shows designing made easy with NXP's MMPF0100 and MMPF0200. These devices are optimized for i.MX 6 applications processors. Power-sensitive applications include portable medical devices, gateways, routers, home security systems, e-readers, tablets, and home energy management solutions.   Features MMPF0100 and MMPF0200 (PMIC) evaluation kit PMICs are optimized for i.MX 6 applications processors Light-Load Efficiency Exceptional Quiescent current Large amount of One-Time Programmable memory on board Flexibility: Programming kit connects the device via USB port and user can set up the start-up frequency, voltage levels, current limit and the timing of each regulator on the device Featured NXP Products MMPF0100 MMPF0200https://community.nxp.com/external-link.jspa?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nxp.com%2Fproducts%2Fpower-management%2Fpmics%2Fpmics-for-i.mx-processors%2F12-channel-configurable-power-management-ic%3AMMPF0200 Block Diagrams
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MC07XS6517 and MC17XS6500 single ICs provide comprehensive, cost-effective solutions for halogen, industrial lighting, LEDs, xenons, main switches and DC motor control. The eXtreme switch products are the latest achievement in DC motors and industrial lighting drivers. They belong to an expanding family to control and diagnose various types of loads, such as incandescent bulbs or light emitting diodes (LEDs), with enhanced precision. The products combine flexibility through daisy chainable SPI at 5.0 MHz, extended digital and analog feedbacks, which supports safety and robustness. This new generation of our high-side switch products family facilitates electronic control unit designs supported by the use of compatible MCU software and PCB footprints, for each device variant.     Features Operating voltage range of 7.0 V to 18 V, with sleep current <5.0 μA 5.0 MHz 16-bit SPI control of overcurrent profiles, channel control including 8-bit PWM duty-cycles, output -ON and -OFF open load detections, thermal shutdown and pre-warning, and fault reporting Output current monitoring with programmable synchronization signal and supply voltage feedback Programmable overcurrent trip levels Enhance output current sense with programmable synchronization signal and battery voltage feedback Watchdog and limp home mode External smart power switch control -16 V reverse polarity and ground disconnect protections Compatible PCB foot print and SPI software driver among the family Programmable Penta high-side switches Wide range diagnostic, current sensing and very low Rdson Up to 30% smaller PCB and 50% lower component count MC07XS6517 and MC17XS6500 eXtreme Switch applications include halogen, industrial lighting, LEDs, xenons, main switches and DC motor control   Featured NXP Products MC17XSF500: MC17XSF500, Penta 17 mOhm High Side Switch - Data Sheet MC07XSF517: MC07XSF517, Triple 7.0 mOhm and Dual 17 mOhm High Side Switch - Data sheet Block Diagram  
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SECO presents three independent displays powered by NXP's i.MX6 applications processor as well as a single board computer using an i.MX 6 processor for a digital display. SECO also demonstrates i.MX 6 with UDOO, a open hardware computer at the FTF Americas 2014. Features Qseven standard i.mx6 productscarrier board running OpenGL and a half-size Qseven board i.MX6 single board computer for digital signage UDOO board, educational Do-It-Yourself (DYI), i.MX6 quad core with Arduino compatible IDE with Basic input and outputs with peripherals Featured NXP Products i.MX6 Links SECO - Partner Profile Information Videos   UDOO Smart Theremin    
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ASH WARE's Andy Klump demonstrates a ETPU simulator as well as an MC33816 simulator at the FTF Americas 2014. Both simulators are popular in the automotive industry.       Features Demo of eTPU and MC33816 simulator. Both simulators are popular in the automotive industry Develop software in state machine visual tool Waveform window allows users to visualize different states using analog signals, single step, break points, etc. Featured NXP Products eTPU MC33816 Links Ash Ware  
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The MPC5777C and MPC5676R  Powertrain processors are ideal for Hybrid Powertrain applications. Dual e200z7 cores in conjunction with three NXP eTPU complex timer units provide the capabilities to control the electric motors, combustion engines, battery management tasks and inverters used within a Hybrid Powertrain. This demonstration shows function sets available from NXP being used to control a basic Hybrid Powertrain. The accompanying Hybrid Run game provides interaction with the demo. Drive the fastest lap you can, but don't run out of energy!       Features Qorivva MPC5777C and MPC5676R dual-core automotive MCU controls a hybrid powertrain NXP eTPU function sets control PMSM electric traction motor and internal combustion engine Drive the hybrid game—get the fastest lap but do not run out of energy Featured NXP Products MPC5676R Block Diagram
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NXP's secure over-the-air communication for automotive networks features embedded hardware crystallographic engine for the rapid decryption of received data.   Features   MPC5748G targets High-End Body and High-End gateway Rich communication peripheral set & HSM - embedded Security Module Encryption, decryption, message code generation, secured flash memory for secured storage Secured communication inside or outside the vehicle (wired or wireless) Encryption with different algorithms demo Decryption in both hardware (HSM) or software comparison Links High End Body Control Module Central Gateway / In-Vehicle Networking Block Diagram  
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Demo Owner Mark Middleton Processor Expert Software is a development system to create, configure, optimize, migrate, and deliver software components that generate source code for NXP silicon.       Features Processor expert software for Vybrid and i.MX processors Each component encapsulates a discrete set of functionality designed to accomplish the component's design objectives. When used, it may generate configuration files, header files, and/or source code depending on the type of component. A component may represent a hardware abstraction, a peripheral driver, a software algorithm (such as data encryption), or any logical collection of software function. Featured NXP Products Vybrid i.MX Applications Processors based on ARM® Cores Development Software Used Processor Expert Software and Embedded Components Links Vybrid Controller Solutions based on ARM® Technology ARM® Cortex®-A9 Cores: i.MX 6 Series Multicore Processors  
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See the capabilities of our latest dual core, ARM-based instrument cluster solution, showing a high-end cluster with premium quality graphics on a WVGA TFT display.     Features Dual core, ARM-based instrument cluster solution, showing a high-end cluster with premium quality graphics on a WVGA TFT display. 32 bit MCU controlling Instrument clusters with GPU, 2D graphics processing unit (with raster and vector operations) Links MAC57D5xx: Automotive DIS MCUs for Instrument Clusters Block Diagram  
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Demo Owner: Neil Krohn NXP's MM9Z1_638 is a fully integrated battery monitoring device for mission critical automotive and industrial applications. An S12Z microcontroller, SMARTMOS analog control IC, CAN protocol module and LIN interface for communications functions are embedded into this single-package soltuion. The MM9Z1_^38 battery sensor measures key battery parameters for monitoring state of health, state of charge and state of function for early batteries as well as emerging battery applications, such as 14 V stacked cell Li-Ion, high voltage junction boxes, and 24 V truck batteries.     Features The MM9Z1_638 is a fully integrated battery monitoring device for mission critical automotive and industrial applications. An S12Z microcontroller, SMARTMOS analog control IC, CAN protocol module and LIN interface for communications functions are embedded into this single-package solution. The MM9Z1_38 battery sensor measures key battery parameters for monitoring state of health, state of charge and state of function for early batteries as well as emerging battery applications, such as 14 V stacked cell Li-Ion, high voltage junction boxes, and 24 V truck batteries. Featured NXP Products MM9Z1_638: Battery Sensor with CAN and LIN Product Features: Wide range battery current measurement; on-chip temperature measurement Four battery voltage measurements with internal resistor dividers, and up to five direct voltage measurements for use with an external resistor divider Measurement synchronization between voltage channels and current channels Five external temperature sensor inputs with internal supply for external sensors Low-power modes with low-current operation Links Freescale Concept Car  
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Demo Owner David Lopez Explore this SafeAssure solution for ASIL D applications. This highly optimized Qorivva MCU and system basis chip (SBC) solution offers independent fail-safe monitoring for power management. It also features MCU external assessment of SBC architecture and concept to fit for ISO 26262 within an optimized ecosystem.   Features Safe Assure solution to fit for ASIL D applications Highly optimized SBC + MCU solution inside a new EVM ecosystem Independent fail-safe monitoring unit for power management and MCU External assessment of SBC (System Based Chip) architecture and concept fit for ISO 26262 MC33907 independent from physical and electrical stand point. It is Monitoring MCU and Power Management Presenting different components for the safe assure program Featured NXP Products Qoriva MCU MPC5643L MC33907 MC33908 Development Hardware Used KIT33908MBEVBE: Evaluation mother board - MC33908, Safe System Basis Chip with Buck and Boost DC/DC up to 1.5 A on Vcore
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Flying glasses demonstrator: Dual PMSM demo uses Qorivva MPC574xP and features spinning glasses mounted on the rotor of a first motor, while the second motor is equipped with a blade, "cutting" the glasses. Four glasses are mounted on the shaft of one motor while it is spinning. The second motor is running at the same time and it turn its propeller in a predefined movement so there is no damage to the glasses.   https://community.nxp.com/players.brightcove.net/4089003392001/default_default/index.html?videoId=4305972345001" style="color: #05afc3; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 14.4px;" target="_blank   Features Permanent magnet Synchronous Motors Sensor used for speed and positioning measurement Featured NXP Products MPC574xP: Qorivva 32-bit MCU for Automotive and Industrial Functional Safety Applications Training Introduction to PMSM Motor Controls
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The Motor Control Development Toolbox includes an embedded target supporting MCUs, Simulink™ plug-in libraries, and tool chain for configuring and generating the necessary software.     Features Generate code for standalone application with direct download to target support Optimized motor control library blocks including Park/Clarke transforms, digital filters, and general functions I/O blocks including CAN, SPI, PIT timer, Sine Wave Generation, eTimer, PWM and A/D. On-target profiling of functions and tasks Data acquisition and calibration using FreeMASTER tool Boot loader utility for programming application in flash Seamless integration with embedded coder including SIL and PIL test   Products Link S12ZVM S12ZVM Mixed-Signal MCUs|MagniV | NXP  S12ZVM Evaluation Board S12ZVM Evaluation Board | NXP  Links MCToolbox Automotive Block Diagram  
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Complete NXP solution for Airbag systems including System Basis Chip, squib drivers, sensors, and MCUs.      Features System created by NXP as a reference design Speed time to market solution of airbag system Reduce design risk and low BOM material cost Complete turnkey solution Product Link Airbag Evaluation Platform (PSI5) Airbag Evaluation Platform (PSI5) | NXP  Links Software and hardware documentation Block Diagram  
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Demo Owner Mike Stanley   Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) help drivers with precise direct tire pressure measurement by providing individual tire readings – including the spare. NXP's world’s smallest, lowest-power, with highest memory for customer use TPMS is highly integrated with a pressure sensor, temperature sensor, accelerometer, MCU and a transmitter. Watch Mike Stanley explain the pressure sensor readings, temperature sensor display and the accelerometer/motion readings. These readings are time based periodic measurements where the data is given as an output to the driver.   Features Simulation that portraits the TPMS as if it were inside the vehicles tires and sending reports to the vehicle's display unit about tire pressure Module has the following: Pressure sensor, accelerometer, temperature sensor, low-frequency radio, Microcontroller   Featured NXP Products FXTH87 product page FXTH87 Fact Sheet Links Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Pressure Sensors Block Diagram  
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Demo Owner Rebeca   The Freescale concept car demonstrates multiple solutions for automotive systems in powertrain, infotainment, cluster, safety and body applications. Specific system solutions include engine control, small and large motor control, lamp control, radio, digital cluster, gauge drivers, TPMS, touch control, surround view camera, media player and fast boot Linux®.     https://community.nxp.com/players.brightcove.net/4089003392001/default_default/index.html?videoId=4282635362001" style="color: #05afc3; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 14.4px;" target="_blank   Featured NXP Products Qorivva S12 MagniV S08 i.MX6 Links Automotive
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