Leading global technology solutions provider Avnet is adding the MaaXBoard Nano, a new single-board computer, to its portfolio of hardware designed to accelerate time to market and reduce development costs. Based on NXP’s i.MX 8M Nano processor, the production-ready MaaXBoard Nano is designed for embedded computing and smart edge IoT applications. It is specially enhanced for […]
Inductors optimized for NFC circuit LC filters
TDK Corporation has developed the new MLJ-H1005 inductors for use in NFC* (near field communication). Mass production will begin in February 2021. The inductors’ intended use is for the LC filters of NFC circuits. It is necessary for inductors to have narrow tolerances to minimize the loss caused by mismatched impedance with the antenna. TDK […]
Handbook summarizes rubidium oscillator test results
Originally released 8 years ago, the IQRB-1 is now a key component of many synchronization systems across the world. After elaborate testing, IQD has compiled an extensive and comprehensive handbook summarizing tests undertaken, including results and implications thereof, and this is now available to all customers. At its test and design facilities at the company […]
Evaluation kit checks out ultra-low power e-paper displays
Pervasive Displays has introduced the EXT3 extension kit and evaluation board, with support for its entire range of iTC ultra-low-power e-paper displays for industrial, commercial, and retail applications, along with extensive software libraries to help reduce its customers’ engineering effort. Many manufacturers are looking to move away from TN/STN displays to an ultra-low power e-paper […]
Ultrasonic sensors feature 18-m range, beam angles to 80°
CUI Devices’ Sensors Group announced the addition of ultrasonic sensors to its product portfolio. Offering a range of a transmitter, receiver, and transceiver options with analog outputs, the ultrasonic sensors feature distance ratings from 0.2 up to 18 meters and beam angles of 75 or 80 degrees. The ultrasonic sensors models are housed in compact […]
IDE handles Apple M1 ARM-based SoC work
SEGGER announces its Embedded Studio build for the newly released Apple M1, Apple’s first ARM-based system-on-chip (SoC) designed specifically for Mac. Embedded Studio is SEGGER’s cross-platform Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for ARM/Cortex and RISC-V. While the ARM-based M1 can execute applications for Intel x86-based CPUs using Apple’s Rosetta 2 translator, applications built specifically for the […]
Projected capacitive touchscreen tool handles display alignment, tuning tasks
DATA MODUL presents the easyANALYZER 4.11 which is the latest version of the company’s own PCAP support and tuning tool. The easyANALYZER helps users define, align and change the settings and parameters of their touch displays on their own, regardless of whether they are using a touch controller from MICROCHIP or ILITEK. In addition, the […]
Image sensor features superior autofocus for high end smartphones
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced in advance of Mobile World Congress Shanghai the OV50A image sensor, combining 50MP resolution, 1.0-micron pixel size, selective conversion gain, and a 1/1.5” optical format with quad phase detection (QPD) autofocus technology and on-chip remosaic. QPD enables 2×2 phase detection autofocus (PDAF) across the sensor’s entire image array, for 100% coverage. Unlike […]
Ecosystem speeds development for programmable power-line communication modem ICs
To accelerate G3-PLC Hybrid connectivity in smart-grid and IoT devices, STMicroelectronics has revealed a development ecosystem for its ST8500 programmable power-line communication (PLC) modem chipset. Comprising two evaluation boards targeting 868MHz and 915MHz license-free RF bands, with documented firmware, the ecosystem helps users quickly build and test nodes that comply with G3-PLC Hybrid, the industry’s first […]
HMI supports intuitive touch feedback, haptics
Candera has been cooperating on the development of an innovative HMI solution, supporting intuitive touch feedback technology. Featuring different use cases in application fields like industry, nautics, medicine, and many more, the solution also includes a haptic pin pad, that supports a person with visual impairment. This innovative haptic HMI will be presented at (digital) […]
