From remote cyber-attacks to the creation of counterfeit products, security threats are wide-spread and affect all industries. When carried out, these threats can translate into substantial losses in service revenue, recovery costs and, perhaps most significantly, in brand equity. Implementing robust security into new and existing designs to protect Intellectual Property (IP) and enable trusted […]
Next-gen digital light processing ICs target in-vehicle HUDs
Texas Instruments announced the DLP3030-Q1 chipset, along with supporting evaluation modules (EVMs), giving automakers and Tier-1 suppliers the ability to bring bright, dynamic augmented reality (AR) displays to windshields and place critical information within the driver’s line of sight. Designers can take advantage of the automotive-qualified DLP3030-Q1 chipset to develop AR HUD systems that project virtual […]
PSoC 6 BLE kits now available at Digi-Key
Customers who opted in to be early adopters of the Cypress Semiconductor PSoC 6 BLE Pioneer Kit through Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, will be seeing the product arrive at their doors shortly. The company has received their highly-anticipated stock and have begun processing and shipping customer pre-orders. Cypress’ PSoC 6 MCU is an IoT game changer. […]
Major update released for DisplayID interconnection standard
The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced a major update to its Display Identification Data (DisplayID) standard. The new version 2.0 of this universal display standard simplifies connecting and configuring modern display products, including PC monitors, consumer TVs and embedded displays (e.g., display panels within laptop and all-in-one systems). The result is a best-in-class plug-and-play experience. […]
3D tracking and gesture-control for Raspberry Pi now part of Newark element 14 lineup
Newark element14, the Development Distributor, has added the latest 3D tracking and gesture-control Hardware on Top (HAT) to its range of Raspberry Pi accessories. The Flick HAT allows engineers to expand the control options for Raspberry Pi and I2C-enabled projects by enabling users to control devices with a swipe, tap or flick of the wrist. By supporting 3D gesture […]
Network edge switches support high-density 802.11ac / 802.11ax Wi-Fi, UHD video streaming, line rate encryption, 100 Gb Ethernet
With the advancement of Wi-Fi technologies delivered by 802.11ac and 802.11ax capable APs, customers require networks that will support their current and future needs. To meet those needs, Ruckus, a part of Brocade announced a new family of switches to support next-generation network edge and aggregation/core requirements. The Ruckus ICX 7650 family delivers high-performance switching capabilities to meet […]
Low-power MPU hits 150 DMIPS for handling consumer fitness, smart medical device apps
The new STM32L4+ devices – a new generation of the STM32L4 series that stretches performance to 150DMIPS (233 ULPMark-CP) at 120MHz – can act as the central controller in a full range of fitness bands, smart watches, small medical equipment, smart meters, smart industrial sensors and more. All these applications require sophisticated functions, instant responses, and minimal downtime for battery […]
Arm-based 10-nm server processors host up to 48 64-bit, single-thread cores
Qualcomm Datacenter Technologies, Inc. announced commercial shipment of the world’s first and only 10-nanometer server processor series: the Qualcomm Centriq 2400 processor family. The Qualcomm Centriq 2400 processor family is the first high-performance Arm-based processor series designed to offer groundbreaking throughput performance for cloud workloads running in today’s datacenters. Purpose built for cloud, the Qualcomm Centriq […]
Pint-sized 0.9-in. LCD runs from WiFi-enabled ESP8266, targets IoT uses
4D Systems announced the latest addition to the range with its smallest LCD display yet. At 0.9-inch and powered by the popular Wi-Fi enabled ESP8266, it is ideal for miniature IoT projects. The Internet of Displays is the company’s range of miniature feature-rich displays that offer small colour displays with integrated Wi-Fi and a microSD/HDC […]
8-bit MCUs combine CAN bus with peripherals providing deterministic response
Microchip’s PIC18 product line has been expanded to include a new line of 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) that combine a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus with an extensive array of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs). The CIPs increase system capabilities while making it easier for designers to create CAN-based applications without the complexity of added software. A […]