Sensor-based Internet of Things (IoT) applications rely on a combination of analog functionality and digital control capability to meet a challenging list of requirements including low cost, small size, performance, and low power. Addressing this challenge through a focus on increased microcontroller (MCU) integration, Microchip Technology Inc. announced the PIC18-Q41 and AVR DB MCU families that are the first […]
UWB ICs optimized to enable new IoT use cases
At its annual developer’s conference, NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced the next milestone in establishing secure ultra-wideband (UWB) technology as the global standard for fine-ranging and high-precision sensing. Following the introduction of mobile and automotive UWB solutions, NXP has expanded its portfolio to include new UWB ICs. Trimension SR040 and SR150 ICs are optimized to enable new IoT […]
Digital I2S outputs added to MEMS microphone line
CUI Devices’ Audio Group announced the addition of digital I2S output models to its comprehensive line of MEMS microphones. The bottom port CMM-3526D-261-I2S-TR and top port CMM-4030D-261-I2S-TR are housed in extremely compact, low profile packages measuring 3.50 x 2.65 x 0.98 mm and 4.00 x 3.00 x 1.25 mm, respectively. Thanks to their digital I2S […]
Software development tools certified for RISC-V use
IAR Systems further extends its strong tools offering for RISC-V by announcing a certified version of its development tools. The functional safety edition of IAR Embedded Workbench for RISC-V will be certified by TÜV SÜD according to the requirements of IEC 61508, the international umbrella standard for functional safety, as well as ISO 26262, which […]
Automotive MCUs emphasize safety, security in next-gen domain/zone architectures
STMicroelectronics has revealed further details of its innovative Stellar automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) to show how the devices ensure the reliable and deterministic execution of multiple independent real-time applications. This is one of the toughest challenges facing manufacturers in today’s automotive sector as the complexity of new car architectures leads to the consolidation of independent applications into a […]
Dual-core multi-protocol MCUs boost Bluetooth LE 5.0, Zigbee 3.0, Thread connectivity
STMicroelectronics has expanded the STM32WB portfolio of dual-core multi-protocol microcontrollers (MCUs) by introducing the STM32WB35 and STM32WB30 Value Line, giving designers more flexibility to target cost-conscious market opportunities. The extremely low-power MCUs integrate a 2.4GHz radio managed by a dedicated Arm Cortex-M0+ core, with a 64MHz Arm Cortex-M4 for the main application, to permit uninterrupted real-time performance. They support Bluetooth […]
Open-source software, hardware advances autonomous applications with GNSS
Septentrio announces two important open-source resources for its GPS/GNSS module receivers. The first, ROSaic, is a ROS (Robot Operating System) driver for the mosaic-X5 module as well as other Septentrio GNSS receivers. The second project, mosaicHAT, is an open-source hardware reference design combining mosaic-X5 with a Raspberry Pi single-board computer. Both projects facilitate the integration […]
PCIe 4.0 NVMe 1.4 Controllers optimized for Gen4 performance at low power consumption
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation announced a new portfolio of PCIe 4.0 NVMe 1.4 controller solutions to address performance, mainstream, and value SSD applications. The portfolio consists of SM2264 for performance, SM2267 for mainstream, and SM2267XT for value DRAM-less client SSDs. Silicon Motion’s latest controller family has been designed from the ground up with PCIe Gen4 […]
Raspberry Pi compute module 4 boasts smaller footprint, more memory
Newark launched the new Compute Module 4 (CM4) from Raspberry Pi. The CM4 brings the power of the Raspberry Pi 4 to the compute module family and is accompanied by two accessories, the Compute Module 4 I/O (CM4IO) Board and the Compute Module 4 Antenna Kit. CM4 is a faster and more powerful System on Module […]
CMOS sensors provide detailed imaging with up to 45 Mp
ON Semiconductor has expanded its XGS family of image sensors with high performance, low noise products that offer 12-bit image quality at a high frame rate. The new offerings include the XGS 45000, the XGS 30000, and the XGS 20000, which provide detailed imaging with up to 45 Mp for resolution critical applications and up […]
