Atrenne Integrated Solutions, Inc. announced an extension to the Small Form Factor (SFF) 760 Series electronic packaging design which enables off-the-shelf Mini-ITX and PCIe commercial electronics CCA’s to be deployed in airborne applications that reach stratospheric altitudes, well above 50,000 feet. Commercial components are typically not designed to operate in reduced pressure environments. For example, standard aluminum […]
USB Type-C linear redrivers support 10G USB data, DisplayPort 1.4 video transfers
Expanding the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of USB-compliant ICs, Texas Instruments today introduced five new USB Type-C and Power Delivery (PD) devices that enable engineers to design USB Type-C electronics with better signal quality and protection against system damage. The TUSB1046 family of linear redrivers is the industry’s first to support 10G USB data and […]
FPGA/power drive module targets motors in aerospace apps
Microsemi Corporation announced its aerospace power core module (PCM) with an integrated field programmable gate array (FPGA) and hybrid power drive (HPD) stage. The PCM controls the electrical motors used in applications such as primary flight control actuation, landing gear systems and other systems. The device interfaces seamlessly with both aircraft power supplies and flight controllers, providing vital sensor […]
Wireless data compression scheme works with Xilinx UltraScale FPGAs
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (today announced RapidIO Gen3 interoperability with Xilinx UltraScale FPGAs, enabling a key technology for global rollout of 5G and other advanced network systems. IDT RapidIO RXS switches, coupled with Xilinx UltraScale FPGAs, deliver the essential combination of ultra-low 100ns latency interconnect and programmable computing with application-specific accelerators needed for 4G advanced […]
Non-volatile SRAM memory targets metering, automotive, industrial apps involving constant recording
A new low-cost, low-risk memory solution offering unlimited endurance and safe data storage at power loss is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. This new I2C EERAM memory is an easy-to-implement, non-volatile SRAM memory that is ideal for applications that need to constantly or instantaneously record, update or monitor data including metering, automotive and industrial applications. EERAM […]
Ultra-low-power SoC development platform targets IoT applications
Faraday Technology Corporation (TWSE: 3035), a leading ASIC design service and IP provider, today introduced the Uranus™ 55nm ultra-low-power SoC development platform for IoT applications. As the latest member of its MCU-based SoC development platform series, UranusTM features Faraday’s PowerSlash™ IP, USB 2.0 interface, 12-bit 8-channel ADC, 10-bit DAC, embedded flash memory, and comprehensive SDK support, demonstrating the […]
Dual-port quad deserializer hub aggregates data from vehicular cameras
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first dual-port quad deserializer hub that is compliant with the MIPI Camera Serial Interface 2 (CSI-2) specification. The new automotive-qualified hub simultaneously aggregates and replicates high-resolution data from up to four cameras. High data throughput and precision are essential in autonomous driving and sensor fusion-based advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), […]
High-speed RS-485/RS-422 transmitters include ±15 kV ESD protection
Exar Corporation today announced a family of high-speed RS-485/RS-422 transmitters that combine low power, high performance, small packaging and high ±15kV ESD protection. This family is best suited for industrial applications such as multi-drop clock distribution, telecom networking, robotic control, process automation and local area network applications. The XR33193, XR33194 and XR33195 operate from a 3.3V supply and draw only […]
RTOS for ARM-based SOCs supports EtherCAT Master protocol
Mentor Graphics Corp. today announced EtherCAT Master protocol support for the Mentor Embedded Nucleus® real-time operating system (RTOS)targeting high-performance, next-generation industrial automation devices. The Nucleus RTOS combined with the KPA EtherCAT Master stack provides a fully integrated reference software solution that streamlines development time and cost for device developers. Designed to meet the rigorous timing […]
Embedded Wi-Fi/BLE modules work stand-alone or with controllers
LSR, a Laird business and a global leader in certified modules and design services for wireless product development, is introducing two new solutions that help companies design and certify wirelessly-connected products quickly and successfully. Practical applications might include security and building automation, making enterprise or personal devices “wireless” to connect to the internet, medical devices, […]