The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing the HDBaseT standard, announced today the development of an extension to the HDBaseT standard to support an HDBaseT over IP specification, and address the evolving needs of the audiovisual sector. HDBaseT over IP expands the current capabilities of the existing HDBaseT solutions today. It […]
Connectivity
Serial radio modules keyed for OEM and Embedded applications
FreeWave Technologies, Inc. today announced the general availability of the high-performance ZumLink Z9-C and Z9-T serial radio modules for OEM and embedded applications. The ZumLink Z9-C and Z9-T are ideally suited for unmanned systems and other industrial machinery that require highly reliable, high-speed data communications and networking. “The ability to embed high-speed wireless communications into […]
Serial/Ethernet to Wi-Fi embedded module provides dual-band 802.11n wireless
Silex Technology America, Inc. released the SX-582, a high-performance Serial/Ethernet to Wi-Fi embedded module, based on the Qualcomm Atheros AR6234 system in package (SiP) solution, that provides dual-band 802.11n wireless connectivity for device manufacturers who want to add robust and secure Wi-Fi. “Eliminating the need for the development of a wireless LAN driver and security supplicant is […]
Integrated wireless VR video chipset delivers low latency, high bandwidth
Lattice Semiconductor, the leading provider of customizable smart connectivity solutions, and TPCAST announced an exclusive partnership to deliver wireless solutions for head mount display (HMD)-based VR systems. Lattice’s WirelessHD® solution, along with a suite of FPGA and ASSP products, are offered exclusively in TPCAST’s VR applications which require low latency, high bandwidth wireless video transmission. […]
LTE Cat 1 embedded modems for simplified cellular integration into devices
Digi International, a leading global provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, today announced the general availability of Digi XBee Cellular. Newly developed for the North American market, this addition to the Digi XBee family of products will allow Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to quickly and easily integrate LTE […]
Wireless MCUs help connect industrial, consumer and automotive applications
Delivering more available memory, Bluetooth® 5-ready hardware, automotive qualification and a new ultra-small wafer-chip-scale package (WCSP) option, Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today announced two new devices in its scalable SimpleLink™ Bluetooth low energy wireless microcontroller (MCU) family. The new devices continue to feature advanced integration including a complete single-chip hardware and unified software solution […]
Bluetooth module includes antenna connections, SPI, Xtal for consumer/medical apps
Murata Americas today announced the release of its Nordic-based BLE module. The latest WSM device consists of Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52832 IC, a 32 MHz crystal for timing, and an on-board antenna. Additionally, it contains two pins for an off-board omni-directional antenna and a NFC antenna. The module provides a Serial Port Interface (SPI) and UART interface to Nordic’s nRF52832 M4 Cortex processor. The WSM-BL241-ADA-008 module provides BLE connectivity between […]
High-precision oscillators boost base station, high-end router performance
NDK NH20M20LB and NH37M28LK High-Precision oscillators are designed to raise the bar for frequency accuracy in base stations for mobile communications systems, high-end routers, test and measurement equipment and other synthesizer applications. The NH25M22TA is available for SMT applications. The NH37M28LK and NH20M20LB each have through-hole PC mounting pins. The use of proprietary DSP technology […]
Chip set for headsets handles local MP3 playback duties
MediaTek announced the availability of MT2533D, a highly integrated chipset for smart, connected headphones, headsets, earpieces and hands-free systems. The MT2533D is designed for wireless headphones and in-vehicle hands-free systems, giving users an optimal experience whether they are listening or speaking. The MT2533D chipset is also ideal for stand-alone sports headsets or travel earpieces as […]
Controller ICs handle latest USB Type-C PD3.0 specs
eEver Technology, Inc. and Etron Technology, Inc (TPEx: 5351.TW) announce that their joint development product, USB PD3.0 controller IC-EJ899, hugely boosts efficiencies in delivering power, transmitting data, and streaming audio and video within USB Type-C solutions. USB PD3.0 provides voltage and current and transmits communication using new specifications, enabling fast charging, flexibility and low power […]