STMicroelectronics has released an IO-Link development kit that simplifies building actuators and sensors by providing all necessary hardware and software, including an actuator board containing an intelligent power switch. By including the actuator hardware, ST’s P-NUCLEO-IOD5A1 kit goes further to help users leverage IO-Link’s powerful bidirectional point-to-point connectivity in all types of device nodes. Widely […]
MPU features dual-layer PCB compatibility and 2D graphics engine for HMI systems
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced a new high-performance microprocessor (MPU) in the RTOS-based RZ/A series that meets the growing demands of advanced human-machine interface (HMI) systems. The new RZ/A3M MPU comes with large SDRAM, SRAM, and RTOS support to facilitate the seamless execution of complex tasks and real-time graphical displays. The RZ/A3M drives video and camera […]
Microcontroller supports 32 sensor inputs and up to 256 touchscreen nodes
Infineon Technologies AG introduces PSOC 4100T Plus, an Arm Cortex-M0+ microcontroller (MCU) with Multi-Sense. The new microcontroller offers a rich blend of analog and digital capabilities, featuring 128K Flash, 32K SRAM, and Infineon’s high-performance Multi-Sense technology, which includes CAPSENSE, inductive sensing, and liquid level sensing. PSOC 4100T Plus also boasts enhanced reliability and is equipped […]
Side-actuated switch designed for space-constrained applications in consumer electronics
Littelfuse, Inc. announces the C&K Switches PTS845 Series Side-Actuated Tactile Switch with extended durability. The PTS845 Series features dimensions of 4.5 x 3.4 x 3.3 mm and provides operating forces of 80, 160, and 260 gf. The switch incorporates a bracket peg design for PCB mounting stability and offers a lifespan rated for 1,000,000 cycles. […]
Ultra-low noise oscillators achieve noise floor down to -185 dBc/Hz
Q-Tech Corporation announces the availability of the AXIOM line of ultra-low noise (ULN) oven-controlled crystal oscillators (OXCOs). Designed and manufactured by Q-Tech’s German affiliate, AXTAL, offers the benefits of the AXIOM ULN OCXO’s ultra-low phase noise (close-in and noise floor), including higher resolution for radar systems, better quality and more transmissible information for communications systems, […]
MCUs operates with less than 3.0 µA current consumption in sleep mode monitoring
Microchip Technology has released the PIC16F17576 microcontroller (MCU) product family with integrated low-power peripherals and the ability to precisely measure volatile analog signals. PIC16F17576 MCUs feature a new low-power comparator and voltage reference combination that can operate while the MCU core is in sleep mode, allowing for continuous analog measurement while consuming less than 3.0 µA of […]
Edge computing hardware integrates with existing development toolchain for AI applications
ACT Expo New Eagle introduced the Raptor High-Performance Compute Platform, a rugged, GPU-enabled embedded controller built on a vision processing unit (VPU) from John Deere. The new platform marks the first high-performance compute target in the Raptor hardware lineup, significantly expanding the capabilities of New Eagle’s embedded control ecosystem. New Eagle will demonstrate the Raptor […]
Lightweight root-of-trust solution integrates NIST-approved Ascon cryptographic algorithms
Crypto Quantique has announced a new lightweight root-of-trust (RoT) IP block to enable security feature implementation in resource-constrained microcontrollers and IoT devices. Called QRoot Lite, the implementation complies with the Measurement & Attestation Root of Trust (MARS) specification developed by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) as a lightweight, hardware security IP block for measurement, storage, […]
Triple-combo SoCs deliver 5.8 Gbps peak speeds for next-generation IoT applications
Synaptics Incorporated announced it has extended its Veros wireless portfolio with its first family of Wi-Fi 7 systems-on-chips (SoCs) tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT). Comprising the SYN4390 and SYN4384, the scalable offering supports bandwidths up to 320 MHz to deliver 5.8 Gbps peak speed and low latency. The triple-combo SoCs integrate Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth […]
Board adds motor control to embedded systems
Power Step 2 Click is a compact add-on board for precise motion control applications. A new member of the 1800-strong mikroBUS-enabled Click board family from MIKROE, the embedded solutions company that dramatically cuts development time by providing innovative hardware and software products based on proven standards, Power Step 2 Click is a compact add-on board for precise motion control applications. It is based […]
