The new STM32 Nucleo display shield from STMicroelectronics leverages the affordability of STM32G0 microcontrollers (MCUs). The new X-NUCLEO- GFX01M1 SPI shield is supported in the latest TouchGFX software, version 4.15.0, which introduces additional new features including support for low-cost non-memory-mapped SPI Flash ICs. Designing with STM32G0 and TouchGFX lets developers target a bill of materials as low as […]
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2.3 Mp CMOS image sensor delivers image clarity at 120 fps
ON Semiconductor has introduced the AR0234CS 2.3 Mp CMOS image sensor with global shutter technology. The high-performance sensor is designed for a variety of applications including machine vision cameras, AR/VR/MR headsets, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and barcode readers. The AR0234CS captures 1080p video and single frames operating up to 120 frames per second (fps). With […]
BLE chips drive first Wi-Fi 6-enabled gaming consoles
NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced it’s family of 2×2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Dual-Band + Bluetooth/BLE solutions that are driving a new phase of connectivity innovation for advanced gaming, audio, industrial, and IoT markets. Enabling the world’s first Wi-Fi 6 enabled gaming console, NXP’s optimized IW62X family of products will provide increased capacity, efficiency, and performance for […]
Modules handle CBRS networks for private LTE IoT, broadband apps
Telit announced the availability of two new modules designed and built to support CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) networks in the USA. The modules are based on Sequans’ Cassiopeia LTE Cat 4/6 chipset technology and are optimized for the design of devices for private LTE IoT and broadband applications. The collaboration will benefit both companies […]
MCUs feature low-power animated display driver for battery-powered devices
System developers of battery-powered and other power-conscious designs with and without LCD displays can now easily add an array of innovative features using a new line of PIC eXtreme Low Power (XLP) microcontrollers (MCUs) from Microchip Technology Inc. Packed with 14 types of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) that operate outside the Central Processing Unit (CPU) for […]
Configurable sensor fusion software platform adds high-precision sensing to wearables
CEVA, Inc. introduced the Hillcrest Labs MotionEngine Hear, a sensor, and processor agnostic embedded software solution for hearable devices. System-on-Chip (SoC) vendors, OEMs and ODMs can utilize MotionEngine Hear to deliver a frictionless user interface, gesture control, activity tracking and spatial audio for a range of smart personal audio devices, including true wireless stereo (TWS) […]
Ultra-high-rez image sensors target smartphone apps
Samsung Electronics introduced four new Samsung ISOCELL image sensors for its 0.7 micrometer (μm)-pixel product lineup; 108-megapixel (Mp) ISOCELL HM2, 64Mp ISOCELL GW3, 48Mp ISOCELL GM5 and 32Mp ISOCELL JD1. With the new 0.7μm ISOCELL technology, Samsung plans to expand the ultra-high-resolution offerings to mainstream smartphones. For ultra-high-resolution image sensors, even a mere 0.1μm-difference per […]
Modules support high-quality smartphone audio
Smartphones have become a device for entertainment by allowing users to play mobile games, watch videos, follow sports programs and listen to music. High audio quality is essential for users to enjoy these mobile experiences. USI is collaborating with a premier audio design company to apply USI’s System-in-Package (SiP) miniaturization technology in the development of […]
Low-powered ARM-based SoC MCUs target battery operated apps
Ambiq is introducing the new Ambiq Apollo4 SoC family. The Apollo4 SoC family is the fourth generation system processor solution built upon Ambiq’s proprietary Subthreshold Power-Optimized Technology (SPOT) platform. The Apollo4’s complete hardware and software solution enables the battery-powered endpoint devices of tomorrow to achieve a higher level of intelligence without sacrificing battery life. The […]
Multistream decoder now supported and approved on audio DSP
CEVA, Inc. announced support for Dolby MS12 Multistream Decoder for the CEVA-BX2 audio DSP. As smart TVs, over-the-top (OTT) content services and set-top-boxes evolve into multipurpose digital media receivers, the content is derived from numerous sources, utilizing a variety of audio codecs. Dolby MS12 is a comprehensive and cost-effective solution that reduces the complexity of […]