S2C Inc. has announced the availability of its new Prodigy Juno ARM Interface Module. The module works with the Juno ARM Development Platform, speeding up and increasing the scalability of FPGA prototyping for designs based on ARMv8-A architecture. The Prodigy Juno ARM Interface Module effectively bridges the software development environment to S2C’s Prodigy Logic Modules, for […]
Power-saving IP targets wireless apps in 55-nm IC technology
Faraday Technology Corporation, a leading ASIC design service and IP provider, and United Microelectronics Corporation, a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced the availability of Faraday’s PowerSlash™ fundamental IP on UMC’s 55nm ultra-low-power process (55ULP) technology. The combination of PowerSlash™ with UMC’s process technology, both engineered for very low-power wireless applications, is optimized to serve […]
MathWorks “Learn to Program” packs run on Raspberry Pi3, Arduino Uno and BeagleBone Black
Newark element14 is now stocking three new editions of the popular MathWorks Learn to Program pack, for the Raspberry Pi3, Arduino Uno and BeagleBone Black. The packs provide access to all the necessary hardware and software to get started including the board and MATLAB and Simulink Student Suite. The MathWorks Learn to Program pack enables students […]
14-channel programmable gamma buffer for automotive TFT-LCDs
Intersil Corporation announced the industry’s lowest power 14-channel programmable gamma buffer for automotive TFT-LCD displays. The automotive-grade ISL76534 delivers the highest accuracy gamma calibration to ensure consistent brightness and color matching of every LCD panel inside a vehicle. The ISL76534 is ideal for next generation LCDs designed for infotainment displays, advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) smart […]
HDK targets wearable market with RTOS, Bluetooth, GNSS support
MediaTek today announced the availability of the LinkIt™ 2523 Hardware Development Kit (HDK) for developers looking to create advanced wearable products. Based on the MediaTek MT2523G chipset, the HDK – produced by Silicon Application Corp (SAC) – offers dual-mode Bluetooth, comprehensive GNSS standards support and industry leading performance in terms of time-to-first-fix, accuracy and power consumption. […]
Processor IP core streamlines design of cellular-enabled low data rate loT devices
CEVA introduced a new lightweight, multi-purpose, processor IP core to streamline the design of cellular-enabled low data rate industrial and consumer loT devices. The CEVA-X1 IoT processor deploys a single-core DSP+CPU architecture, specifically designed to address the severe size, power and cost limitations demanded for deploying the latest LTE Cat-M1 (formerly eMTC) and Cat-NB1 (formerly […]
Debugger toolchain targets hi-rel embedded applications
IAR Systems announces support for the new ARM Cortex-M0 VA108x0 microcontrollers (MCUs) from VORAGO Technologies. Developers can now take advantage of the highly optimizing build tools and comprehensive debugging capabilities in IAR Embedded Workbench® to leverage the full potential of the VORAGO MCUs. The complete C/C++ compiler and debugger toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench supports new […]
Single-chip MCUs excel at FOC for motors
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) today launched a new group of microcontrollers (MCUs) that allow a single chip with a low pin count (32 to 64 pins) to control multiple motors in Field Oriented Control (FOC) methodology. The M4K MCUs are the second product group in Toshiba’s TXZ family of high-speed, low power […]
Wearable wireless biosensor platform frees patients from cables
HMicro, Inc., a wireless solutions developer of innovative products engineered to address the unique requirements of wireless peripherals and complex biosensor applications, and STMicroelectronics have launched their cooperation to create the industry’s first single-chip solution for clinical-grade, single-use disposable smart patches and biosensors. The product, HC1100, targets the 5 billion wired wearable sensors, such as […]
IoT industrial wireless connectivity platform adds voice control and solves network latency problem
CEL today announced that it has added new features for its Cortet Connectivity Suite – a turnkey wireless solution that bridges the gap between ‘things’ and the cloud. Cortet enables building automation, lighting control, smart home, industrial and machine to machine (M2M) product manufacturers to confidently link their physical ‘things’ to the digital world. CEL’s […]