Cypress Semiconductor Corp. announced that its EZ-PD CCG3PA USB-C controller is one of the industry’s first to achieve Qualcomm Quick Charge 4 certification, enabling mobile phone chargers to deliver an improved fast charging user experience. Quick Charge 4 supports USB Power Delivery (PD) 3.0. USB PD features programmable power supply (PPS), which provides fast, efficient […]
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GNSS SiPs consumes 25 mW in most environments,12 mW during instantaneous tracking
u‑blox announced the latest member of its ZOE‑M8 series of ultra‑small GNSS SiPs. The ZOE‑M8B is a GNSS System‑in‑Package (SiP) available for small battery powered consumer devices such as portable and wearable devices targeting the fitness, health monitoring, and personal tracker markets. Small battery powered devices are defined by their limited size, weight and power, which dictates that […]
4K HDR multimedia video processor is pin-compatible with Android TV SoC
Synaptics Incorporated announced its new VideoSmart BG5CT multimedia solution featuring 4K Advanced HDR video processing for the global set-top-box market. The Synaptics VideoSmart™ BG5CT is the company’s sixth-generation video processor technology and part of the award-winning multimedia portfolio recently acquired from Marvell. Synaptics completed the acquisition of Marvell’s Multimedia Solutions Business on September 8, 2017. The […]
ESD protection diodes target mobile device interfaces
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) has introduced a new bidirectional electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diode for semiconductor devices used in mobile device interfaces. The DF2B7ASL utilizes snapback characteristics, providing low dynamic resistance and superior protective performance to safeguard against static electricity and noise. Housed in an ultra-compact package (0.32×0.62mm), the DF2B7ASL is designed for applications […]
Real-time voice-enhancement tech works with DSP design software
Synopsys, Inc. and Alango Technologies today announced that Alango Technologies’ Voice Enhancement Package (VEP) software has been optimized for Synopsys’ DesignWare® ARC® Data Fusion IP Subsystem. The VEP is a suite of real-time software DSP technologies designed for improving speech recognition performance in voice-controlled multimedia devices. The ARC Data Fusion IP Subsystem is a highly integrated hardware and software IP […]
Multi-channel HDMI input-output in PCI Express format
At the IBC2017 exhibition in Amsterdam next month, Magewell, developer of innovative video interface devices, will launch the Flex I/O HDMI 4i2o, the second card in the company’s new Flex I/O family of versatile PCI Express input/output cards. The new model will be showcased in Magewell’s stand (8.A84) at the event, where the recently-announced Flex I/O SDI 4i2o will also […]
3D camera module delivers real-time depth sensing, 3D point cloud generation
Qualcomm Incorporated and its subsidiary Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and Himax Technologies, Inc. , today jointly announced a collaboration to accelerate the development and commercialization of a high resolution, low power active 3D depth sensing camera system to enable computer vision capabilities for use cases such as biometric face authentication, 3D reconstruction, and scene perception for […]
Depth-sensing cameras target Android systems
Qualcomm Incorporated, through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., announced an expansion to the Qualcomm Spectra Module Program, capable of improved biometric authentication and high-resolution depth sensing, designed to meet growing demands of photo and video for a broad range of mobile devices and head mounted displays (HMD). This module program is built on the cutting-edge […]
Wireless connectivity platform adds HomeKit support
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. announced an updated version of its turnkey development platform for the IoT that simplifies the integration of wireless connectivity into smart home applications. The Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICED) Studio platform now adds iCloud remote access support for Wi-Fi-based accessories that support Apple HomeKit. Developers can leverage iCloud support in the […]
Flash operates at 250MHz with quick 500-MB/sec read throughput
Macronix International Co., Ltd. announced the new Ultra-OctaFlash, following its initial launch in 2015. The new ultra-high performance OctaFlash Memory can perform at an operational frequency of 250MHz with 500MB/s read throughput, the fastest in the industry. This new ultra-high performance solution is designed to meet the growing demand for “instant-on” performance and real-time system […]