Two new multislot Ethernet chassis called the cDAQ-9185 and cDAQ-9189 introduce new time-based synchronization built on the latest Ethernet standards for the CompactDAQ platform. TSN, the next evolution of the IEEE 802.1 Ethernet standard, delivers distributed time synchronization, low latency and convergence of time critical and general networking traffic. Developed by National Instruments Corp., the […]
Connectivity
Multi-Protocol 25G PHY IP handles high-performance computing applications
Synopsys, Inc. announced its new DesignWare® Multi-Protocol 25G PHY IP for high-performance computing applications including machine learning and artificial intelligence. The PHY IP gives designers the flexibility to efficiently integrate multiple protocols including PCI Express® 4.0, 25G Ethernet, SATA and CCIX into system-on-chips (SoCs) targeting the 7-nanometer (nm) and 16-nm FinFET processes. The multi-protocol 25G PHY reduces power and […]
High-performance RISC processors add 2x DSP performance
Synopsys, Inc. announced the availability of the new DesignWare ARC HS4x and HS4xD processor family for high-performance embedded applications. The ARC HS44, HS46, HS48, HS45D and HS47D processors, available in single-, dual- and quad-core configurations, implement a dual-issue superscalar architecture that delivers up to 6000 DMIPS per core, making it the highest performance processor in the popular ARC HS […]
Bluetooth smart modules get certification for Canadian and US markets
AMBER wireless GmbH, a Würth Elektronik eiSos Group company, has had the AMB2621 Bluetooth Smart module certified for the Canadian and US markets (Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Telecommunication Part 15 – Radio Frequency Devices). Manufacturers that use the extremely compact and energy-saving wireless module in their products gain time and cost benefits as […]
Quad-core, 64-bit ARM chipset includes voice processing for voice-assistant apps
MediaTek Inc. today introduced its newest full-featured chipset designed to enable Voice Assistant Devices (VADs) and smart speakers, including the Google Assistant. MediaTek also announced support for MT8516 based Android Things pre-certified system on modules (SOMs) at Google I/O. By supporting the Google Assistant and Android Things, MediaTek is able to deliver an exceptional smart home user experience […]
FPGAs to carry 56 Gb/sec PAM4 transceivers
Xilinx, Inc. announced integration of 56G PAM4 transceiver technology into its industry-leading Virtex UltraScale+ FPGAs. Built upon proven 16nm FinFET+ FPGA fabric, these devices will expand the Virtex product line to drive the next wave of Ethernet deployment and provide seamless migration of existing systems to next-gen backplane, optics, and high performance interconnects. Targeted for […]
3U VPX 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet switch handles up to 8 ports
Following the company’s announcement of the first 3U VPX single board computer – the SBC367D – to feature 40 Gigabit Ethernet backplane connectivity, Abaco Systems today announced the NETernity™ SWE440 3U VPX 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet switch. The SWE440 provides an Ethernet-based system interconnect that allows single board computers, digital signal processors, graphics cards, sensor I/O cards and […]
Wi-Fi SDK includes Apple HomeKit Support
A fully-certified Wi-Fi Software Development Kit (SDK) with Apple HomeKit support is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. This SDK enables MFi licensees to create fast, low-power designs on the industry’s first hardware cryptography enabled Wi-Fi-based development kit for HomeKit. Microchip’s Wi-Fi SDK combines hardware cryptography suites within the CEC1702, a full-featured ARM Cortex-M4-based microcontroller (MCU), with […]
First active-antenna quad core ICs for 39-GHz 5G wireless networks
Anokiwave, Inc., an innovative company providing highly integrated IC solutions for mmW markets and Active Antenna based solutions, today announced the expansion of its family of Ka-band 5G ICs with the worldwide release of the first commercially available 39 GHz silicon active antenna quad core ICs for 5G communications markets. The AWMF-0123/5 ICs operate at […]
Multi-rate switch reference platform optimized to support 24×2.5G
Microsemi Corporation and Aquantia Corp. announced a production-ready multi-rate switch reference platform optimized to support 24×2.5G and up to additional four 2.5G/5G/10G BASE-T ports. The solution—which combines Microsemi’s SparX-IV L2/L3 enterprise switch, VSC7448; Linux SMBStaX software; clock management; PD69208M Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) power sourcing equipment (PSE) manager and Aquantia’s second generation multi-rate IEEE™802.3bz PHY, AQR409—will be […]