Xilinx, Arm, Cadence Design Systems, Inc., and TSMC announced a collaboration to build the first Cache Coherent Interconnect for Accelerators (CCIX) test chip in TSMC 7nm FinFET process technology for delivery in 2018. The test chip aims to provide a silicon proof point to demonstrate the capabilities of CCIX in enabling multi-core high-performance Arm® CPUs […]
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Color display module/touch interface ganged with Android operating system for WaRP7 development platform
Farnell element14, the Development Distributor, has introduced an integrated color display module with touch interface, along with the Android SDK (software development kit), for the WaRP7 development platform, which targets IoT and wearable applications. The WaRP7 LCD module incorporates a standard MIPI display with DSI (display serial interface) and I2C (inter-integrated circuit) interfaces and is […]
Mini-coupler patch panels save space in data center, LAN, MDF/IDF, gigabit ethernet connectivity apps
L-com Global Connectivity launched a new series of mini-coupler feed-thru patch panels for use with data center, LAN, MDF/IDF, and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity applications. The mini-couplers used in these panels provide the same performance and quality as full-size Ethernet couplers, but measure less than one inch in length. This design provides more room for installers to work […]
LTE-connected tracker platform simplifies developed of IoT tracker devices
Sequans Communications S.A. LTE chipmaker and STMicroelectronics introduce CLOE, a new LTE-connected tracker platform based on the integration of Sequans and ST technologies. An acronym of Connecting and Locating Objects Everywhere, CLOE combines two Internet-of-Things (IoT) technologies into one comprehensive platform that simplifies the development of LTE-based IoT tracker devices for the full range of vertical markets, […]
BLE module integrates application processor, balun, oscillators, antenna
To help product innovators streamline prototyping and development of connected smart objects, STMicroelectronics has created the SPBTLE-1S ready-to-use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module that integrates all the components needed to complete the radio subsystem. The new BLE module integrates ST’s proven BlueNRG-1 application-processor System-on-Chip (SoC) and balun, high-frequency oscillators, and a chip antenna, among others. Developers can use […]
Next-gen cellular modems include BLE, USB facilities
Digi International a leading global provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, today unveiled the innovative features and capabilities powering the newest Digi XBee Cellular modems. Digi will be introducing three new variants to its lineup: Digi XBee Cellular gen 2 modem designed for the AT&T Cat 1 cellular network, […]
Low-voltage 64-Mbit serial flash memory lets battery-powered devices consume less power
A new 1.8V Serial Quad I/O SuperFlash memory device is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. The SST26WF064C, a low-voltage 64 megabit device, combines Dual Transfer Rate (DTR) with proprietary SuperFlash NOR Flash technology, making it ideal for wireless and battery-powered applications. DTR gives customers the ability to output data on both edges of the clock, which […]
Top microcontroller threads on EDAboard.com – August
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Street smart: LTE Cat NB1 modules enable first Narrowband IoT connected lighting
u‑blox today announced that its SARA‑N2 series of NB‑IoT (LTE Cat NB1) modules is enabling the world’s first Narrowband IoT (NB‑IoT) connected smart street lighting control system from Flashnet in Romania, inteliLIGH. A pilot project is already deployed on the OTE (Telekom) network in Patras, Greece. With hundreds of existing projects deployed worldwide, InteliLIGHT’s smart street lighting […]
Low-energy PHY IP achieves Bluetooth 5 qualification
Synopsys, Inc. announced that the silicon-proven DesignWare Bluetooth Low Energy Link Layer IP and PHY IP in industry-standard 40-nanometer (nm) and 55-nm processes have achieved Bluetooth 5 qualification and have been declared compliant by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. Achieving qualification ensures the robustness of the IP and that it functions as expected within a system-on-chip (SoC). […]