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 […]
Connectivity
ICs hit 19 Gb/sec transmission speeds for HDMI, DisplayPort-enabled active optical cable apps
Silicon Line GmbH has introduced a new line of integrated circuits (ICs) with transmission speeds of 16 to 18 gigabytes per seconds (Gb/s). The new chips will be produced in single-channel and four-channel versions, enabling the production of active optical cables with speeds up 72 Gb/s. Likely applications for the ICs include active optical cables for HDMI- […]
Module controls access to sensitive data in industrial PCs/controllers
Infineon Technologies AG will present the world’s first Trusted Platform Module (TPM) specifically for industrial applications at this year’s Hannover Messe (Hannover, Germany, 1-5 April 2019). The OPTIGA TPM SLM 9670 protects the integrity and identity of industrial PCs, servers, industrial controllers or edge gateways. It controls access to sensitive data in key positions in […]
Quad port expander simplifies PCB layout for high-speed interfaces
Diodes Incorporated announced the introduction of the PI7C1401 quad port expander. The PI7C1401 is a cost-effective solution to low-speed signal management and I2C aggregation in advanced embedded systems using multiple high-speed interfaces. The PI7C1401 is suitable for any application that features multiple high-speed transceivers, including standard SFP (small form-factor pluggable), dual SFP (DSFP) and quad […]
Fiber-optic transmitters boost output power for telecom apps up to 35 MHz
TT Electronics is launching the OPF350A and OPF352A evolved fibre optic transmitter solutions based on 850nm LED technology. Engineered for field-proven reliability and consistent high-output performance, the new devices enable equipment makers to reduce turnaround times and simplify procurement and planning. Lead-times for the solutions are also improved to ten weeks. The OPF350A and OPF352A are […]
WiFi/Bluetooth module cuts power use, provides 78Mbps data rate
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. announced that it collaborated with Cypress Semiconductor Corp. to develop the Type 1LV (CYW43012) solution that is the lowest power, small form factor Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module. This product improves battery life in wearables, smart home products, and portable audio applications. When comparing Type 1LV (CYW43012) to the Type 1DX (CYW4343W), power […]
RF-sampling transceivers enable multiantenna wideband systems
Texas Instruments has introduced two new RF-sampling transceivers that are the first in the industry to integrate four analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and four digital-to-analog converters (DACs) in a single chip. With the industry’s widest frequency range, highest instantaneous bandwidth and 75 percent smaller design footprint than a discrete solution, the quad-channel AFE7444 and dual-channel AFE7422 […]
Understanding single-ended and differential communication systems
Do you know the difference between single-ended and differential communication schemes? And when should you use them, which one you should use, and why? Single-ended communications set ups are meant to be used only for short runs or to provide communication between devices on the same Printed Circuit Board (PCB). Single-ended communications will reference the […]
5G modem supports sub-6GHz 5G spectrum with 100-MHz channel bandwidth
As a leading global supplier of mobile communications chipsets and IoT chipsets, UNISOC, a core subsidiary of Unigroup, launched the 5G technology platform MAKALU and its first 5G modem IVY510. The release of MAKALU and IVY510 will further accelerate the commercialization of 5G technology and will provide consumers with a brand new mobile broadband experience. […]
WLAN/Bluetooth/MCU combo module targets IoT sensor-based apps
Laird Connectivity has developed a comprehensive IoT platform solution in a rugged, cost-effective package. The Sterling-EWB is a high performance 2.4 GHz WLAN and Bluetooth combo module that makes it easy to gather data from sensors and wirelessly send it to cloud services. With an industrial temperature rating and broad country certifications, the Sterling-EWB module […]