Date: 02/09/2011

Reference design of anti-pinch window lift system for automotives

Freescale Semiconductor and Tongji University have jointly developed reference design for automotive window lift systems, based on the award-winning S12 MagniV S12VR64 mixed-signal microcontroller (MCU), provides a ready-to-use, rugged anti-pinch window lift control system that can help OEMs reduce development time and accelerate their time-to-market.

Freescale explains that the single-chip S12 16-bit architecture based S12VR64 is built on Freescale's innovative LL18UHV technology, which enables extensive analog integration on the MCU so developers can connect high-voltage signals and power supplies directly to the MCU in their automotive designs and this "direct-connect" capability helps save board space, increase system quality, reduce complexity and lower the system bill of materials.

"The S12 MagniV mixed-signal MCU optimizes integration of high-precision analog components with the proven S12 16-bit MCU," said Sun Zechang, associate president of Tongji Auto Institute. "When we were developing the anti-pinch window design, we selected the S12VR64 as the solution that can help customers meet their goals for cost savings, reduced board size and faster time-to-market. In those regards, the S12VR64 is much better than a traditional multi-component solution."

"The window lift reference design based on Freescale's S12VR64 MCU leverages our automotive semiconductor leadership and process techniques," said Ray Cornyn, director of Freescale's Automotive Microcontroller Products. "Tongji University is one of the leading universities involved in automotive electronics research in China, and we are excited to continue our work together to introduce solutions for the automotive market."

The window lift reference design was showcased at the Freescale Technology Forums (FTFs) in Bangalore, India, and Shenzhen, China, and also will be demonstrated at FTF Japan on September 13.

Availability: The window lift reference design is available now on a limited basis through direct engagement with Freescale Sales. It is expected to be available for purchase in the first half of 2012.

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