Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. introduced its next generation Qualcomm DDFA audio amplifier technology for high-resolution audio devices including wireless speakers, soundbars, networked audio and headphone amplifiers. Traditional class D amplifiers, although power efficient, typically don’t deliver the audio quality of traditional linear amplifiers. DDFA’s all-digital PWM (pulse width modulator) and patented closed-loop architecture compensate for […]
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Chipset handles HDBase T-IP uncompressed ultra-high-definition digital video/audio, Ethernet, USB, control signals and power
Valens, the developer of HDBaseT and founder of the HDBaseT Alliance, announced the availability of the HDBaseT-IP solution, enabled by its new VSI1000 chipset. HDBaseT-IP enables distribution of the 5Play feature set over an Ethernet/IP network, allowing for the seamless integration of existing HDBaseT products to build larger, cost-effective and optimized hybrid installations. The HDBaseT-IP […]
SoC for Ultra HD TV supports Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log Gamma high dynamic range standard
MediaTek Inc. today announced the availability of its new MediaTek MT5597 System-on-Chip (SoC), an Ultra HD TV SoC supporting Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG). MT5597 transforms TV viewing experiences with breakthrough brightness, contrast and color. Several top TV manufacturers have selected the MT5597 to power their new generation of TV devices. Consumers can expect MT5597-powered Android and Linux TV devices […]
LED film displays install on glass surfaces via self-adhesive film
LG Electronics USA Business Solutions today unveiled a new LED display – the LG Transparent LED Film Display. Introduced for the U.S. market at InfoComm 2017 this week in Orlando, the display ushers LG into an entirely new product segment, rounding out what already is the industry’s broadest digital signage portfolio. The LG Transparent LED Film display (model […]
SoC platforms target Bluetooth audio headsets and speakers, single-chip USB audio apps
Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. on the eve of its voice and music developer conference today announced major additions to the company’s already broad portfolio of audio system-on-chip (SoCs) platforms. Each of the platforms is individually tailored to support new market demands, with one designed to offer significantly higher processing performance, another that supports flash-programmable memory […]
SoC-based audio platform helps speed development of smart and networked speakers
Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.introduced at its voice and music developer conference in Shenzhen, a new Qualcomm Smart Audio Platform to help manufacturers accelerate the development and commercialization of smart and networked speakers. The flexible solution offers two Qualcomm SoC options based on APQ8009 and APQ8017, with a range of software configurations that are designed to allow […]
TFT LCD display series for BeagleBone Black incorporates touch sensing over I²C
4D Systems today announced the launch of the gen4 CAPE series of TFT LCD display capes designed specifically for use with the BeagleBone Black single-board computer. The series comprises 4.3-, 5.0- and 7.0- inch models, each equipped with a 30-pin robust FPC cable that plugs into the supplied gen4 CAPE adapter board. No additional connectors […]
USB-C controller with Power Delivery optimized for Thunderbolt notebook, desktop PCs, docking stations
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. announced availability of a new USB-C controller with Power Delivery (PD) optimized for Thunderbolt™ notebook and desktop PCs, as well as docking stations. The EZ-PD CCG5 controller is the industry’s first two-port USB-C controller that supports the Thunderbolt alternate mode with Intel’s Thunderbolt 3 (Alpine Ridge) controllers. EZ-PD CCG5 enhances the plug-and-play […]
MCU is first to integrate 2D GPU and DDR2 memory
The 32-bit PIC32MZ DA microcontroller (MCU) family is the industry’s first MCU with an integrated 2D Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and up to 32 MB of integrated DDR2 memory. This combination from Microchip Technology Inc. gives customers the ability to increase their application’s color resolution and display size (up to 12 inches) with easy-to-use MCU-based […]
High-speed I/O processors sport 64-bit time-predictable and energy efficient cores
Kalray announced that it will launch the third-generation of its high-performance MPPA processor: the MPPA3 Coolidge. With the success of its second-generation MPPA2-256 Bostan processor, selected by numerous automotive and aeronautic OEMs and Tier1’s, Kalray has taken its unique manycore technology to the next level in terms of performance. The third-generation of the MPPA will be […]