Texas Instruments introduced an automotive system basis chip that is the industry’s first to integrate a controller and transceiver for Controller Area Network with Flexible Data Rate (CAN FD). Designed to meet the high-bandwidth and data-rate flexibility needs of in-vehicle networks, the TCAN4550-Q1 uses the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) bus of almost any microcontroller to […]
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Edge processor specifically designed for audio and machine learning applications
Knowles Corporation announced the IA8201, the latest product in its Knowles AISonic family of audio edge processors. The IA8201 offers robust voice activation and multi-microphone audio processing optimized for power-sensitive applications. This processor has the compute power to perform advanced audio output, context awareness and gesture control for today’s most advanced consumer electronics. Processing audio […]
LoRa Alliance expands LoRaWAN device certification program
The LoRa Alliance, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN protocol for IoT low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), announced today that it has significantly expanded its LoRaWAN certification program. The enhanced certification testing suite meets the requirements of LoRaWAN network operators and assures end users that certified devices have the required quality and range to work […]
FPGAs optimized for machine-learning, high-bandwidth networking
Achronix Semiconductor Corporation introduced an innovative, new FPGA family, to meet the growing demands of artificial intelligence/ machine learning (AI/ML) and high-bandwidth data acceleration applications. The Achronix Speedster 7t family – based on a new, highly optimized architecture – goes beyond traditional FPGA solutions featuring ASIC-like performance, FPGA adaptability and enhanced functionality to streamline design. […]
Latest release of synchronization device addresses timing adds 10 Gb Ethernet support
One of the biggest 5G network deployment challenges is synchronizing higher volumes of more densely packed base stations. Another is keeping services operating through Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) lapses due to vulnerabilities such as jamming, spoofing or loss of signal. Microchip Technology Inc., via its Microsemi subsidiary, is solving these and other challenges for […]
Cloud-connected development kits include mesh-enabled networking features
Newark is now shipping Particle, a range of next-generation cloud-connected development kits with mesh-enabled networking, making it possible to extend a sensor mesh network and get your devices connected to cloud, over Wi-Fi or Cellular networks, in minutes. The Particle IoT platforms offer everything needed to create a robust and securely connected IoT product, from device to […]
IoT sensor module connects to smartphones via BLE link
STMicroelectronics is launching SensorTile.box to help everyone from young people to expert designers discover the power of IoT and quickly understand how they can easily collect and send sensor information to the cloud. The flexible IoT Plug and Play module connects easily with Bluetooth Low Energy to a smartphone, allowing users to watch the sensors function […]
USB hubs connect over IP or LTE networks
Digi International announced the availability of the Digi AnywhereUSB Plus products. Offered with two, eight, or 24 USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors to enable USB device connectivity from local, remote or virtualized hosts, these network-attached remote USB hubs connect USB peripheral devices to a PC over an IP or, with a cellular module, LTE network. […]
IEEE amends 802.3 standard in areas of PoE, physical layer, MAC
IEEE and the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA), today announced the publishing and availability of three standard amendments to IEEE 802.3 in response to evolving industry requirements for new and emerging Ethernet applications. “The IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Working Group continues to deliver on its commitment to ongoing standard improvements that deliver real world operational scenarios and meet challenges faced by […]
Edge inference co-processor delivers high throughput for edge apps
Flex Logix Technologies, Inc. today announced that it has leveraged its core patent-protected interconnect technology from its embedded FPGA (eFPGA) line of business combined with inference-optimized nnMAX clusters to develop the InferXÔ X1 edge inference co-processor. Unveiled today in a presentation at the Linley Processor Conference in Santa Clara, the Flex Logix InferX X1 chip […]