Remote keyless entry (RKE) has captivated automobile buyers, as evidenced by the popularity of RKE on new automobiles and as an after-market item. This application note provides an overview of RKE ...

This reference design provides a complete demonstration platform for using industrial/scientific/medical (ISM) radio frequency (RF) products in a remote keyless entry (RKE) application. It discusses ...

A remote keyless entry system is a handy addition to any car. You can use your remote to lock and unlock the doors and open the trunk or hatchback. For people who don't like fumbling around with keys, ...

When the car door lock was introduced, it was the best technology available for the job. The simple lock-and-key system still is standard on many cars. But it comes with a downside: fumbling with keys ...

If you're like many modern-day car owners, you're accustomed to calling upon a key fob to control your car's door locks remotely. Even imagining a return to the days of manual door locks seems ...

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 ...

This only applies to cars that can be unlocked by that remote button on your key ring. Should you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are home, and you don't have "OnStar," here's your answer ...