Innovation has turned science fiction into reality. Today you can monitor stress, fitness, and sleep quality with a ring you slip on your finger. A handheld game controller opens doors to expansive virtual worlds. You can hold advanced computing capabilities in the palm of your hand. More things are becoming smarter, mobile, and interconnected. But […]
Consumer Electronics
Complimentary version of AI software tool developed for AI and TinyML applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation has launched Reality AI Explorer Tier, a complimentary version of Reality AI Tools software tailored for developing AI and TinyML solutions in the industrial, automotive, and commercial sectors. Reality AI Explorer Tier grants users access to a comprehensive, self-guided evaluation sandbox. It includes the full suite of Reality AI Tools features for […]
FPGA and software stack tackle system security challenges with advanced capabilities
Lattice Semiconductor has introduced two new products aimed at addressing customer challenges related to increasing threats to system security. The company announced the Lattice MachXO5D-NX family of advanced secure control FPGAs, which feature crypto-agile algorithms, hardware root of trust with integrated flash, and fail-safe remote field updates for reliable and secure product lifecycle management. Additionally, […]
Single-chip, Matter v1.2 device offers flexible, low-power Wi-Fi for key IoT applications
InnoPhase IoT, Inc. has announced the availability of its Talaria TWO Matter v1.2 certified Wi-Fi device based on a single-chip SoC, in contrast to the multiple-chip approach. The Matter protocol addresses the need for vendor-independent device compatibility, easy setup, and operation, allowing the Talaria TWO Matter 1.2 solution to enable device interoperability across various ecosystems, including Apple, Google, […]
SoC launches with support for triple 4K displays and broad OS compatibility
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation has announced the launch of the SM770 USB display interface SoC. This new product is designed to simplify connectivity for multiple 4K Ultra-High Definition displays, offering low latency and low power consumption. The SM770 supports up to three concurrent 4K UHD (3840×2160@60p) displays and up to a 144Hz display, making it […]
NFC I2C bridge tag for simplified IoT device configuration
Infineon Technologies AG launches the OPTIGA Authenticate NBT, a high-performance NFC I2C bridge tag for single-tap authentication and secured configuration of IoT devices. It is the only asymmetric cryptography tag for sign and verify operations in the market certified as a Type 4 Tag by the NFC Forum. OPTIGA Authenticate NBT enables ultra-fast and seamless […]
Power converters available in single- and triple-outputs for design configurability
Microchip Technology announces a new family of Radiation-Tolerant (RT) LE50-28 isolated DC-DC 50W power converters available in nine variants with single- and triple-outputs ranging from 3.3V to 28V. The off-the-shelf LE50-28 family of power converters is designed to meet MIL-STD-461. The power converters have a companion EMI filter and offer customers ease of design to scale and […]
USB 2.0 signal conditioner cuts power through a simplified design
Diodes Incorporated announces the introduction of the PI5USB212, a USB 2.0 signal conditioner that operates from a supply voltage down to 2.3V. Designed for use in notebooks, PCs, docking stations, cable extenders, TVs, and monitors, the PI5USB212 automatically detects a USB 2.0 high-speed connection. It also preserves signal integrity when driving long PCB traces or […]
Advanced development tools tailored for general-purpose, 32-bit RISC-V MCUs
IAR announced enhancements to its premier development environment to support the first general-purpose 32-bit RISC-V MCUs with Renesas’ internally developed CPU core. This enhanced offering includes advanced debugging capabilities and sophisticated compiler optimizations fully integrated with the Renesas Smart Configurator toolkit, design examples, rich documentation, and support for the Renesas fast prototyping board (FPB). As […]
RISC-V MCU group designed for diverse power-efficient applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced the industry’s inaugural general-purpose 32-bit RISC-V-based microcontrollers (MCUs) featuring an internally developed CPU core. While many MCU providers have recently collaborated in investment alliances to propel RISC-V product development, Renesas has independently designed and tested a new RISC-V core, now integrated into a commercial product available worldwide. The new R9A02G021 […]