Newark element14 announces the global availability of new Pi Desktop, an innovative set of accessories that converts a Raspberry Pi into a fully featured Linux-based desktop computer housed in an elegant enclosure. When combined with the Raspberry Pi, the Pi Desktop provides users with all the functionality they would expect from a standard PC, including […]
Consumer Electronics
Quad-core, 64-bit ARM chipset includes voice processing for voice-assistant apps
MediaTek Inc. today introduced its newest full-featured chipset designed to enable Voice Assistant Devices (VADs) and smart speakers, including the Google Assistant. MediaTek also announced support for MT8516 based Android Things pre-certified system on modules (SOMs) at Google I/O. By supporting the Google Assistant and Android Things, MediaTek is able to deliver an exceptional smart home user experience […]
SoC mobile platform targets photography, gaming apps
Qualcomm Incorporated announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has introduced two new mobile platforms, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 and 630, both designed to support a leap in performance enabling advanced photography and enhanced gaming, in addition to long battery life and fast LTE speeds. The Snapdragon 660 and 630 Mobile Platforms include the Snapdragon […]
Switching retimer chip enables DP Alt-Mode operation through USB Type-C connectors
MegaChips Corporation today announced sampling of MCDP60x0, the latest addition to its DisplayPort(DP)/USB Type-C products portfolio. The new switching retimer chip enables DP Alt-Mode operation with best-in-class signal switching and conditioning for faster data and audio-video signal transfer through a USB Type-C connector. The new device is ideal for high-bandwidth USB Type-C applications on Notebooks, PCs, gaming consoles and Smart mobile devices. As the adoption of USB […]
VIP and source code test suite handles MIPI designs
Synopsys, Inc. announced the availability of the industry’s first verification IP (VIP) and source code test suite for MIPI CSI-2℠ v2.0, MIPI D-PHY℠ v2.1, MIPI C-PHY℠ v1.2, and MIPI M-PHY℠ v4.1. Synopsys VC VIP for the latest MIPI specifications enables system-on-chip (SoC) teams to design next-generation mobility products with ease of use and integration, resulting in accelerated verification closure. “MIPI […]
Car audio sound processor supports high-res sound
ROHM has recently announced the availability of a capable of high-resolution audio playback that performs volume adjustment and audio mixing for car audio and navigation systems requiring high sound quality. In recent years, the proliferation of quieter cabins and higher resolution sound sources resulting from the introduction of EVs and PHVs has increased demand for […]
Hardware-accelerated HEVC supports Xeon E3 processors
Beamr Imaging Ltd. announces support of the Beamr 5 HEVC software encoder for the Intel® Xeon® processor E3 family with integrated graphics technology. This solution enables real-time software-based video encoding of HEVC 10-bit High Dynamic Range, including HDR10 and Dolby Vision. At NAB, Beamr and Intel are demonstrating Beamr 5, a real-time HEVC 4K HDR software encoder that leverages the […]
Tightly coupled interface peripheral IP reduces SoC area and power
Synopsys, Inc. announced it has enhanced its DesignWare® ARC®Data Fusion IP Subsystem with a new suite of tightly coupled interface peripherals including pulse density modulation (PDM), I2S and I3C, as well as an audio processing software library to speed application software development. The Data Fusion IP Subsystem is an integrated, pre-verified hardware and software IP product optimized for […]
Fixed-function audio bridge adds USB functions to laptop/phone audio accessories
Silicon Labs has introduced a fixed-function audio bridge device that provides a simple, turnkey solution for transferring digital audio data between the universal serial bus (USB) and integrated inter-IC sound (I2S) serial bus interfaces. The new CP2615 digital audio bridge simplifies USB-to-I2S connectivity and accelerates time to market for a wide range of power-sensitive, space-constrained USB […]
Content-adaptive software encoder handles high-efficiency video coding
Beamr Imaging Ltd. announces the commercial implementation of a quality driven content-adaptive HEVC software encoder, Beamr 5x. The device utilizes Beamr’s 29 granted patents and 18 pending patent applications to produce HEVC video encodes that are up to 50% smaller than Beamr’s market-leading HEVC software encoder, Beamr 5. The consumer expectation for higher video quality […]