CEVA, Inc. introduced the Hillcrest Labs MotionEngine Hear, a sensor, and processor agnostic embedded software solution for hearable devices. System-on-Chip (SoC) vendors, OEMs and ODMs can utilize MotionEngine Hear to deliver a frictionless user interface, gesture control, activity tracking and spatial audio for a range of smart personal audio devices, including true wireless stereo (TWS) […]
Connectivity
Tiny BLE 5.1 module targets space-constrained industrial apps
Laird Connectivity has announced the new BL653µ Bluetooth 5.1 module series which delivers longer range Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) connectivity for harsh industrial operating environments at a fraction of the size. With a footprint as small as 6.3 x 5.6 mm, the miniaturized BL653µ specifically targets designs where space is constrained while delivering complete multi-protocol […]
Silicon design kit optimized for high-bandwidth memory/PCIe/ethernet connectivity
Synopsys, Inc. announced its collaboration with GLOBALFOUNDRIES to develop a broad portfolio of DesignWare IP for GF’s 12LP+ FinFET solution, including USB4/3.2/DPTX/3.0/2.0, PCIe 5.0/4.0/2.1, die-to-die HBI and 112G USR/XSR, 112G Ethernet, DDR5/4, LPDDR5/4/4X, MIPI M-PHY, Analog-to-Digital Converter, and one-time programmable (OTP) non-volatile memory (NVM) IP. The DesignWare IP is optimized to meet the high-bandwidth memory throughput […]
Software implements ultra-low-power wireless KNX nodes
STMicroelectronics has released KNX software for the S2-LP ultra-low-power radio transceiver to enable energy-saving standardized wireless connectivity for smart-building controls. Ready to run on an STM32* microcontroller (MCU) or alternatively on a BlueNRG-2 Bluetooth Low Energy System-on-Chip (SoC) that embeds an Arm Cortex-M0 core running at 32MHz and a comprehensive set of I/O peripherals, the software contains a certified KNX-RF stack, RF adaptation […]
Extended-temperature ethernet PHY transceiver targets aero, military apps
Aircraft, military vehicles, and ground-based systems that rely on intelligence, information, and secure connectivity to support mission success are enabled by enhanced technology designed to operate in extreme temperatures and environmental events. Microchip Technology Inc. announced its new VSC8540/41ET Gigabit Ethernet PHY RMII / RGMII Transceiver – a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)-based device upgraded for avionics and military applications. Based […]
Network coprocessor includes BLE 5.0 capabilities
STMicroelectronics has unveiled the BlueNRG-2N Bluetooth 5.0-certified network processor, lowering power consumption and adding support for the latest Bluetooth features that increase data throughput and enhance privacy and security. The BlueNRG-2N network coprocessor comes pre-programmed, ready for connecting to a host controller to provide Bluetooth connectivity. Not only simplifying product manufacture, the co-processor allows scaling the performance, features, […]
PCIe 4.0 Retimer ICs lengthens transmission distance of high-speed signals
Montage Technolog announced the mass production of PCIe 4.0 Retimers, further enriching the company’s portfolio in cloud computing and data center applications. Montage Technology’s PCIe 4.0 Retimers utilize advanced signal conditioning technology that greatly improves signal integrity and increases the effective transmission distance of high-speed signals. The devices are compliant with PCIe 4.0 specification and […]
CAN, RS-485 transceiver ICs target reliable connectivity
Maxim Integrated announced two new industry-leading Essential Analog ICs for industrial networks: MAX33012E improves CAN reliability through integrated fault detection and reporting MAX33072E expands RS-485 networks with industry’s highest common mode range Designers requiring longer uptime for industrial automation applications can accelerate troubleshooting and communicate across larger networks with the MAX33012E controller area network (CAN) bus […]
CAN for better autonomous vehicles
Handing data-intensive lidar and radar processing at the sensor itself can let CAN connections make autonomous vehicle networking more economical. KENT LENNARTSSON | Kvaser AB There’s no question that as the autonomous driving capabilities advance, so do the requirements for transmitting large amounts of data. A 2017 paper by Stephan Heinrich, currently a systems architect […]
Bluetooth LE gateway reads 12,000 Sentinel BLE 5 tags in less than a minute
OnAsset Intelligence has successfully proven that Bluetooth Low Energy 5 (Bluetooth LE) is viable for large-scale industrial use cases. In an industry first, OnAsset’s Bluetooth LE gateway has read 12,000 Sentinel Bluetooth 5 tags in a single room in under 60 seconds. Many companies producing Bluetooth LE tags and gateways refer to theoretical data, mathematical […]