STMicroelectronics has introduced two new automotive NFC readers in its ST25R portfolio, delivering superior wake-up and detection range for enhanced user experiences. The ST25R500 and ST25R501 meet Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) and Wireless Power Consortium requirements for digital key and center console applications for device pairing and engine start, and wireless charging, NFC card protection. […]
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USB dongle adds Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity to IoT devices
Vantron announced the launch of the VT-USB-AH-8108 Wi-Fi HaLow Dongle. Powered by Morse Micro’s latest MM8108 chipset, this compact yet powerful device is set to revolutionize IoT connectivity with its superior performance, efficiency, and plug-and-play usability. The Vantron VT-USB-AH-8108 Wi-Fi HaLow Dongle has been designed to provide businesses and developers with an ultra-efficient, high-throughput wireless solution that seamlessly […]
SoM operates in -40 °C to 85 °C range with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
Variscite announced the release of the VAR-SOM-AM62P. This cost-optimized SoM delivers robust performance for advanced multimedia applications and offers a rich set of connectivity options to meet the demands of industrial markets. Powered by the Texas Instruments Sitara AM62Px SoC, the VAR-SOM-AM62P integrates a 1.4GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 processor with an 800MHz Cortex-R5F real-time co-processor. An […]
Identity-secured Bluetooth connection hardware framework is geo-location enabled
Blecon announced Blecon-enabled modules in collaboration with leading Bluetooth module manufacturers. The Bluetooth Low Energy cloud connectivity modules have been developed in collaboration with multiple Bluetooth module manufacturers. These modules implement cloud connectivity over Bluetooth Low Energy with technical specifications, including secure identity verification, geolocation capabilities without GPS hardware, global time synchronization functions, and over-the-air […]
Compact 3.78 × 3.46 mm package houses 512 KB RAM MCU for space-constrained designs
STMicroelectronics has announced the next generation of its STM32 power-efficient short-range wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) that simplify connecting consumer and industrial devices to the IoT. The new STM32WBA6 series is used in connected, smart devices like wearable healthcare and wellness monitors, animal collars, electronic locks, remote weather sensors, and more. The new MCUs can handle richer functionality […]
MPUs add graphics, audio, GbE, and time-sensitive networking
Microchip Technology announces its portfolio of SAMA7D65 MPUs based on the Arm Cortex-A7 core running up to 1 GHz and offered in a System-in-Package (SiP) with a 2 Gb DDR3L and System-on-Chip (SoC). The SAMA7D65 MPU series is designed to target Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and connectivity applications with its advanced graphic features. The graphic features of the SAMA7D65 […]
Next generation chip architecture balances performance with battery life
Imagination Technologies announces the Imagination DXTP GPU IP, designed to accelerate graphics and compute workloads on smartphones and other power-constrained devices. The DXTP delivers 20% improved power efficiency (FPS/W) on graphics workloads compared to its DXT equivalent through micro-architectural improvements. The DXTP provides 64 GPixel/s, 2 TFLOPS FP32, and 8 TOPS INT8 in a compute […]
SOSA-aligned board delivers 100 GbE data plane support
The VPX7600 single-board computer integrates an Intel 11th Generation Xeon W-11000E Series processor, developed to meet Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) Technical Standard requirements. The 8-core processor connects to 32GB of dual-channel, soldered-down DDR4 ECC memory operating at 3200 MT/s. The Intel Gen12 UHD graphics Xe 32EU engine operates at 1.35 GHz. An NVMe M.2 […]
Visual programming interface added to computer-on-module management tools
Congatec has released aReady.IOT, a software package that extends its Computer-on-Module (COM) platform with IoT connectivity tools. The package implements OPCUA, MQTT, and REST protocols for machine-to-cloud communication, enabling data transfer between embedded systems and cloud services including AWS, Azure, and Telekom Cloud. The COM Manager component provides remote management capabilities for Computer-on-Modules, while the […]
Chip design framework shows 2-3x efficiency for AI processing
Arm has released the first public specification of its Chiplet System Architecture (CSA), a framework for standardizing chipset connectivity and system partitioning. The specification is now supported by more than 60 technology companies, including ADTechnology, Alphawave Semi, AMI, Cadence, Jaguar Micro, Kalray, Rebellions, Siemens, and Synopsys. The CSA framework enables designers to create reusable chipsets […]
