Microsoft Launches Windows Embedded Automotive 7

Microsoft Corp. announced the availability of Windows Embedded Automotive 7 to car makers and suppliers in the automotive industry. According to the statement, designed to support the development of new infotainment systems, Windows Embedded Automotive 7 is a platform providing integrated services for communication, entertainment, navigation and information for the mass market.

National Ships Automotive Entertainment Chipset with HDCP

National Semiconductor Corp. announced its FPD-Link III Ser/Des chipset with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) for automotive entertainment systems. According to the statement, National’s FPD-Link III chipset supports in-car distribution of protected video and audio content, such as Blu-ray Disc (BD) movies, at up to 720p resolution.