Engineers designing radio frequency systems for passive keyless entry and tire pressure monitoring may now be able to swap two chips for one, thanks to a new device that combines a microcontroller ...

The car automatically unlocks when approached and lock when the owner walks away. The system works by having a series of LF (low frequency, 20kHz, 125kHz, 134kHz) transmitting antennas, both inside ...

Engineers designing radio frequency systems for passive keyless entry and tire pressure monitoring may now be able to swap two chips for one, thanks to a new device that combines a microcontroller ...

Chandler, Ariz.– Microchip Technology Inc. has beefed-up its microcontroller line with four new product offerings, broadening out both its low- and high-end families into new 8-bit applications. The ...

For the PDF version of this article, click here. The passive keyless entry (PKE) transponder is a mainstream option for high-end vehicle models, and is becoming available in common vehicle models as ...

As car manufacturers strive to gain a competitive edge, the need for safer and more secure vehicles provides an excellent avenue for product differentiation. With consumers' demands for safety and ...

The PIC16F639 from Microchip Technology is a Flash, eight-bit PIC microcontroller with a three-channel transponder analog front end and an integrated KEELOQ cryptographic peripheral. This combination ...