Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced that its RN2483 LoRa module is the world’s first to pass the LoRa Alliance’s LoRaWAN™ Certification Program. The RN2483 module was independently tested by Espotel’s accredited test laboratory to meet the functional requirements of the latest LoRaWAN 1.0 protocol specification, […]
Linux now packaged with PicoZed, MicroZed and Zynq Mini-ITX Platforms
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that its MicroZed and PicoZed SoMs and Zynq Mini-ITX embedded motherboards will now ship with a custom configured version of the recently released Wind River Pulsar Linux, a small-footprint commercial-grade binary Linux OS based on the Wind River Linux distribution. Wind River Pulsar Linux […]
2D graphics processor billed as world’s smallest
Think Silicon announced today the release and immediate availability of NEMA|p(PICO) the world smallest (0.07mm2 die-area, two times smaller than the competition) and most power efficient (0.05 mW leakage) 2D Graphics Processor Unit (GPU). NEMA|p has a new bottom up architecture, featuring a number of ultra low-power saving methods such as a fixed rate, real […]
ARM Cortex-M debugging tool helps gauge power usage
Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) today announced a high-accuracy debugging tool that enables customers to visualize the power usage of their product during the development cycle. With ultra-low power being a critical factor in next-generation Internet of Things (IoT), wearable and battery-operated devices, being able to locate code where power spikes occur is crucial for supporting […]
Ethernet PHY Transceiver Chip Allows Use of Unshielded Twisted-pair Cables
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) has announced the KSZ8061 single-chip 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX automotive- and industrial-grade Ethernet physical-layer transceiver, which is designed for data communication over low-cost Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables. It is the first of a new family based on the patented and programmable Quiet-WIRE® enhanced EMC technology, providing reduced line emissions and superior receiver […]
Wireless MCU Module with Dual-band Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth Classic, Bluetooth Low Energy, and ZigBee Support
Redpine Signals has announced the launch of the world’s first wireless microcontroller module with built-in support for multiple wireless protocols including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Classic, Bluetooth Low Energy, and ZigBee. The WiSeMCU modules include the RS10001 – an ultra-small 8.6 x 8.6 mm wireless MCU with single-band Wi-Fi, dual-mode BT, ZigBee, and a 100 MHz ARM […]