Can cosmic rays affect terrestrial electronic systems? Yes, indeed. Could they be the cause of sudden, unintended acceleration in automobiles? It’s possible. Because today’s vehicles rely less on mechanical systems and more on sophisticated electronic microcontrollers to govern basic functions – such as braking and speed – some scientists say they are more vulnerable to cosmic ray upsets. Keep reading…
As a global leader in the circuit protection industry, Tyco Electronics has technology that is frequently copied and has occasionally appeared on the gray market. For years we have cautioned our OEM customers that counterfeit circuit protection devices may not conform to our specifications and their use may result in equipment failure, safety hazards and potential financial loss.
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Last month a group of researchers from the University of California San Diego and the University of Washington in Seattle presented a paper describing how they successfully infiltrated a vehicle’s control system. In late 2009, they hacked into a test car’s electronic braking system and prevented a test driver from braking the moving vehicle. Keep reading…