On the engineering community website Element 14, a keyword search on "microcontrollers" and "automotive" generated over 80 results by way of application notes, design tips, product information, etc. It's not hard to understand why there's interest among electronic design engineers around the globe for this topic. In recent years, advanced silicon processing has paved the way for the rapid development of electronics that enhance and simplify our lifestyle. To illustrate further, recent development shows that there is a change of paradigm from the basic fuel enabled automotives towards a hybrid and fully electric vehicles with the debut of FlexRay technology.
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