CardLogix smart card manufacturer and software developer announced the newest addition to its flagship M.O.S.T. Card C Series, M.O.S.T. Card C9. The M.O.S.T. Card C9 dual-interface microprocessor smart card is built on a single, CC EAL5+ certified silicon, computer chip that communicates to both contact and contactless readers to enable the widest range of card applications. Powered by CardLogix’ […]
Dual-core lockstep processors with integrated safety monitors help hit high automotive safety levels
Synopsys, Inc. announced availability of DesignWare® ARC® EM Safety Island IP, dual-core lockstep processors that simplify development of safety-critical applications and accelerate ISO 26262 certification of automotive system-on-chips (SoCs). The new Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) D Ready certified DesignWare ARC EM4SI, EM6SI, EM5DSI and EM7DSI processors integrate a self-checking safety monitor as well as hardware safety features […]
Eight-bit processors feature core-independent perhipherals
The PIC18F “K42” family, which combines an extensive array of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs), high-resolution analog, on-chip Direct Memory Access (DMA) and vectored interrupts for fast processing, is now available from Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. The DMA controller enables data transfers between memory space and peripherals without Core Processing […]
Ultra-low-power MCUs sport big memory, graphics engine
The latest STM32L496 and STM32L4A6 microcontrollers (MCU) from STMicroelectronics extend the unique fusion of ARM® Cortex®-M4F core performance and proprietary ultra-low-power technologies, adding larger memories, enhanced graphics support, extra peripherals, and increased power-saving flexibility. Bigger on-chip RAM, now up to 320 Kbytes, complements the newly added ST Chrom-ART Accelerator™ graphics engine for smoother display performance […]
Cloud-Compatible Wi-Fi Module builds in tight security measures
The latest Cloud-compatible Wi-Fi module from STMicroelectronics is set to accelerate development of all kinds of IoT and M2M devices. The new module provides advanced Internet-security and application protocols, and features a microcontroller capable of supporting operation in standalone or serial-to-Wi-Fi modes. The SPWF04 Wi-Fi module integrates an ARM® Cortex®-M4 STM32 microcontroller with a rich […]
Real-time OS kernel and platform tool target embedded designs
Micrium OS is now available and comes with an optimized RTOS kernel, communication stacks, file system and graphical user interface. The new Platform Builder tool simplifies development by automatically resolving dependencies and configuring startup order once developers select the components they need. Using Micrium OS and Platform Builder offers developers a powerful approach to embedded […]
Flash memory controller targets mobile phone use
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation announced the launch of its new UFS (Universal Flash Storage) 2.1 controller family, a complete product line supporting UFS HS-Gear3x1L and HS-Gear3x2L, enabling high-performance, high capacity and low power embedded memory for mobile phones. Designed with Silicon Motion’s proprietary MIPI M-PHY, low-power architecture and advanced LDPC (Low Density Parity Check) ECC […]
Miniaturized LC filters suppress EMI in smartphones, base stations
TDK Corporation presents the MEM1005PP251T – a new LC filter for EMI suppression. With dimensions of just 1.0 x 0.5 x 0.35 mm the filters are ideally suited for use in smart phones and base stations. Volume production began in March 2017. The usual method for suppressing interference in the communication frequency bands of smart […]
Diodes protect high-speed HDMI, USB lines from static discharge
Littelfuse, Inc. introduced a series of TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) designed to protect electronic equipment from destructive electrostatic discharges (ESD). SP3042 Series Bidirectional Discrete TVS Diode Arrays include robust back-to-back TVS diodes fabricated using a proprietary silicon avalanche technology that can safely absorb repetitive ESD strikes up to the maximum level specified in the IEC […]
SoC supports latest Bluetooth 5.0 specification
Dialog Semiconductor plc announced the next generation in its SmartBond family – DA14586. The all-new System-on-Chip (SoC) is the company’s first standalone device that is qualified to support the latest Bluetooth 5.0 specification, delivering the lowest power consumption and unrivalled functionality for advanced use cases. Derived from the SmartBond™ DA14580, which has proven to be the […]