Congatec significantly broadens the application areas of its AMD Ryzen Embedded processor-based COM Express Type 6 platforms towards smaller but more powerful system designs by premiering the brand new AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 processor launched on the COM Express Compact footprint. The new congatec conga-TCV2 powered by the new Ryzen Embedded V2000 processor impresses with […]
Consumer Electronics
Bidirectional level translator connects SD 3.0 memory with low-voltage processing hardware
Diodes Incorporated announced the PI4ULS3V4857, an SD 3.0-compliant bidirectional level translator for use in communication, consumer, and computing system applications including smartphone handsets, notebooks, SD/MicroSD card readers, wireless access points, and 5G femtocells. The PI4ULS3V4857 has the capacity to translate a 1.2V to 1.8V host side voltage into a memory card voltage signal of either […]
Industrial-grade router features global LTE Category 4 connectivity in single SKU
Digi International launched the Digi IX10 industrial router. The newest addition to the Digi IX industrial cellular router family is purpose-built to provide cost-effective, rightsized connectivity in industrial infrastructure environments, including digital signage, critical asset monitoring, and unattended retail applications. The Digi IX10 offers a comprehensive feature set with advanced manageability, security, reliability, and network intelligence […]
176-layer NAND expands storage capability across data-intensive applications
Representing Micron’s fifth generation of 3D NAND and second-generation replacement-gate architecture, the world’s first 176-layer NAND flash memor features approximately 30 percent smaller die size than best-in-class competitive offerings. Micron’s 176-layer NAND’s compact design is well-suited for small-form-factor applications in spanning data center, intelligent edge, and mobile devices and serves as an essential building block […]
Economical desktop computer based on Raspberry Pi
Newark announced the availability of the new-to-market Raspberry Pi 400 desktop computer. Available in ready-to-use kit form, the competitively priced Raspberry Pi 400 is an ideal desktop computer for use in the home or education. Raspberry Pi 400 can also be purchased on its own for use in industrial and commercial applications including point-of-sale terminals and thin […]
Mounting base kit simplifies electronic prototyping tasks
Digi-Key Electronics announced that it has expanded its product portfolio to include Phase Dock Inc.’s WorkBench project development kit. This distribution partnership is part of Digi-Key’s Marketplace initiative to broaden the product offerings now available for customers, making Digi-Key more of a one-stop-shop than ever before. Phase Dock offers a unique project development kit series, the Phase […]
Embedded FPGA IP works on 28-nm FD–SOI-based ICs
QuickLogic Corporation announced the availability of its ArcticPro 3 embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP, which is now available on Samsung’s 28nm FD–SOI process, enabling OEMs and semiconductor companies to seamlessly integrate the capability of discrete FD-SOI FPGAs into their own ASICs/SoCs, greatly optimizing system performance, power consumption and cost for Edge AI use cases in consumer, IoT, and automotive […]
Multi-Zone, direct Time-of-Flight modules speed scene comprehension efforts
STMicroelectronics has extended its portfolio of FlightSense Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors with the world’s first 64-zone device that breaks a scene into separate areas to help an imaging system build the most detailed spatial understanding of a scene. This first-of-its-kind product comprises a 940nm Vertical Cavity Surface Emission Laser (VCSEL) light source, a System-on-Chip sensor integrating a VCSEL driver, […]
Teardown: Cisco Explorer 8642HDC high-definition DVR with multi-stream cableCARD interface
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many people to spend more time in front of a TV set. Here’s a look at what’s inside the cable box responsible for a large portion of home entertainment. Examine the hook-up for many cable TV customers and you’ll likely find something like the Cisco Explorer 8642HDC DVR. This set-top […]
Tiny, MIPI-compliant switch supports high-speed and low-power connection
Diodes Incorporated announced the PI3WVR628 3-lane 2:1 switch measuring just 1.7mm x 2.4mm x 0.5mm. The MIPI-compliant switch supports high speed (HS) and low power (LP) connections to CSI/DSI, D-PHY, and C-PHY modules. With its industry-leading small outline, the PI3WVR628 is suitable for any device that integrates multiple camera modules, such as smartphones, tablets, and […]