MediaTek has announced its newest chipset, MT2621, a dual-mode System-on-Chip (SoC) designed for Internet of Things (IoT) applications with both narrow band IoT (NB-IoT) Release 14 (R14) and GSM/GPRS connectivity. The highly power efficient MT2621 chipset brings dual-mode cellular technologies for IoT, and ensures lowest power consumption. It best supports the developments of a broad […]
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Low-power MPU hits 150 DMIPS for handling consumer fitness, smart medical device apps
The new STM32L4+ devices – a new generation of the STM32L4 series that stretches performance to 150DMIPS (233 ULPMark-CP) at 120MHz – can act as the central controller in a full range of fitness bands, smart watches, small medical equipment, smart meters, smart industrial sensors and more. All these applications require sophisticated functions, instant responses, and minimal downtime for battery […]
Dynamic voltage and frequency scaling makes SoCs, MCUs more energy efficient
Sonics, Inc., supplier of on-chip network (NoC) and power management technologies and services, and Moortec, specialists in embedded in-chip sensing, announced their partnership that integrates the companies’ products to provide advanced power management techniques to SoC (system-on-chip) and MCU designers. The partnership couples Sonics’ ICE-P3 with Moortec’s compelling Temperature Sensors to enable temperature-compensated, dynamic voltage and frequency scaling […]
Video-over-wireless scheme optimized for mesh networks
With a growing slate of carrier customers, Qualcomm Incorporated is introducing the Qualcomm Video-Over-Mesh features, an end-to-end video over wireless (VoW) solution that optimizes the delivery of video over mesh networks. Qualcomm Technologies is deeply engaged with several OEMs – including Acelink, Alpha Networks, Askey, Hitron, Sercomm, Technicolor and WNC – to develop carrier mesh solutions […]
Video encoder IP targets high-end cameras, surveillance gear
Allegro DVT announced the availability of the AL-E110 video encoder IP that targets high-end video applications such as digital still cameras, action cameras, camcorders and video surveillance. It supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC and VP9 video formats and JPEG still images. Thanks to the true multi-format architecture and scalability, resolutions up to 8K can be supported with […]
Camera module boosts processing power of 3D sensing applications
CEVA, Inc. announced today a partnership with LG Electronics to deliver a high-performance, low-cost smart 3D camera solution for consumer electronics and robotic applications with a 3D camera module incorporates a Rockchip RK1608 coprocessor with multiple CEVA-XM4 imaging and vision DSPs. The DSPs provide the processing power to perform a wide variety of 3D sensing applications. […]
Mobile platform optimized for gaming, browsing with support for ultra wide displays
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 is designed to provide improvements to device performance, enhanced gaming and display technology support in comparison to the Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform. The Snapdragon 636 continues to build out the strong portfolio in Qualcomm Technologies’ high-performance tier of Snapdragon mobile platforms serving users who demand high-quality devices with top-level features at […]
Far-field linear mic array dev kit lets developers integrate Alexa into smart panels, appliances, commercial/industrial electronics
Developers looking to integrate Alexa into smart panels, kitchen appliances, and other commercial and industrial electronics can now access the VocalFusion 4-Mic Dev Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS) from XMOS Ltd. The kit features a compact four-microphone linear 100mm array. The captured voice signals are crystal clear even in noisy environments, enabling commands to […]
4G LTE quad-core SoC includes WorldMode Cat4 modem, dual cameras, 18:9 display support
MediaTek Inc. introduced its MT6739 chipset today at India Mobile Congress 2017, the first mobile conference of its kind in the region. The high-speed quad-core System on Chip (SoC) is built for India’srapidly growing 4G market. The MT6739 features an advanced WorldMode LTE Cat.4 modem, dual camera photography and 18:9 display support to bring latest 4G LTE functions and […]
Audio SoC controls BLE, USB peripherals
ROHM has recently announced the availability of a high-resolution audio SoC, BM94803AEKU, designed to act as the ‘brain’ in audio applications such as Bluetooth speakers, USB DACs, and mini/micro component systems by carrying out control and management of peripheral components and input/output I/F as well as enable playback of a wide range of audio sources. In recent […]