Allegro DVT announced the availability of the AL-E110 video encoder IP that targets high-end video applications such as digital still cameras, action cameras, camcorders and video surveillance. It supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC and VP9 video formats and JPEG still images. Thanks to the true multi-format architecture and scalability, resolutions up to 8K can be supported with […]
SiP for wearables includes NFC, antenna for extended secure payment features
As consumers become increasingly comfortable with making secure transactions using their smart devices, traditional card manufacturers want to extend their offers into contactless wearable products for uses such as payments, ticketing, and access control. These can be difficult to implement within tight size and cost constraints, because conventional separate NFC-radio and security chips demand extra […]
AUTOSAR-compliant ECU software hits ASIL-D safety levels
Elektrobit announced a software product line they maintain will enable automakers to build the complex and powerful electronic control units (ECUs) required for connected, highly automated driving. Called EB corbos, the line consists of three products that represent one of the first commercially available software implementations of Adaptive AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), a new standard. […]
Dev kits cover S32 automotive processing platform
Synopsys, Inc. announced the extension of its multiyear Center of Excellence (CoE) program with NXP and availability of Virtualizer Development Kits (VDKs) for NXP S32 Automotive Processing Platform. VDKs, software development kits using a virtual prototype as the embedded target, enable Tier 1 and OEM companies to start software development and integration and test months […]
Development kit for telematics processor includes hardware security module
The Modular Telematics Platform (MTP) from STMicroelectronics provides an open development environment for prototyping advanced Smart Driving applications, including vehicle connectivity to back-end servers, road infrastructure, and other vehicles. The MTP integrates a central processing module based on the just-launched Telemaco3P secure automotive-telematics processor and a comprehensive set of automotive-connectivity devices both on the board […]
Super-small RFID chip includes integrated antenna
Item size and materials have long been barriers to using RAIN RFID solutions. Today, Murata Americas introduced the latest version of its ultra-small RAIN RFID Tag with integrated antenna – the LXMSJZNCMF-198 that address those size and materials constraints. Measuring just 1.25 x 1.25 x 0.55mm, the LXMS-198 is capable of withstanding over-molding and embedded processes and provides tracking and […]
Motor driver with embedded 32-Bit MCU simplifies motion control for battery-operated robots and appliances
STMicroelectronics’ STSPIN32F0A programmable motor controller contains fully integrated gate drivers for three external MOSFET half-bridges, an STM32F0 microcontroller (MCU), as well as a 3.3V DC/DC switching converter plus a 12V LDO, giving designers flexible motor-control options in a lightweight and compact 7mm x 7mm outline. The 48MHz microcontroller, with 32Kbyte on-chip Flash, can run motor control algorithms […]
Camera module boosts processing power of 3D sensing applications
CEVA, Inc. announced today a partnership with LG Electronics to deliver a high-performance, low-cost smart 3D camera solution for consumer electronics and robotic applications with a 3D camera module incorporates a Rockchip RK1608 coprocessor with multiple CEVA-XM4 imaging and vision DSPs. The DSPs provide the processing power to perform a wide variety of 3D sensing applications. […]
Mobile platform optimized for gaming, browsing with support for ultra wide displays
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 is designed to provide improvements to device performance, enhanced gaming and display technology support in comparison to the Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform. The Snapdragon 636 continues to build out the strong portfolio in Qualcomm Technologies’ high-performance tier of Snapdragon mobile platforms serving users who demand high-quality devices with top-level features at […]
PA module, adaptive aperture tuner and filters optimized for 600 MHz LF band
Qualcomm Technologies’ additions to the RF Front-End (RFFE) portfolio are designed to allow original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to rapidly build mobile devices that support new operator deployments of Band 71, a 600 MHz low-frequency band. This prime spectrum brings greater capacity to mobile operators’ networks, in addition to enhanced outdoor coverage and indoor penetration. Smartphones, […]