MediaTek launched the Pentonic 1000, its latest flagship smart TV system-on-chip (SoC) designed for 4K 120Hz displays. Pentonic 1000 integrates Wi-Fi 6/6E support, MEMC for smoother video, a powerful AI processor, Dolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail, and 8-screen Intelligent View so users can watch or preview multiple streams of content at once. The chipset […]
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Multi-core MCUs feature neural processing, security subsystem units
NXP Semiconductors has announced the MCX N94x and MCX N54x, the first families in the N series of the new MCX microcontroller portfolio. Designed to simplify design for secure intelligent edge applications, including IoT and industrial applications, the MCX N features the first instantiation of NXP’s proprietary Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and an integrated EdgeLock […]
Wi-Fi 11b/g/n+ MCU module features Arm Cortex-M4F MCU
Murata Power Solutions announced the availability of its new Type ABR Wi-Fi 11b/g/n+MCU module with PCB antenna. Based on NXP Semiconductor’s 88MW320 wireless microcontroller, the product supports Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n up to 72.2Mbps PHY data rate with an integrated 200MHz Arm Cortex-M4F MCU for host-side applications. The module offers a complete network controller solution via a […]
Cortex-M4 MCUs sport built-in op amps for motor control tasks
ARTERY Technology launched the brand-new AT32F4212 series value-line Cortex-M4 MCUs that are designed with dual built-in operating amplifiers (OPA) based on AT32F421 MCUs to effectively simplify circuit design and save material cost. With functions of current amplification and short circuit protection, the OPA can be used for current detection, field-oriented control (FOC), or line current […]
eFPGA IP core now available on 7 nm tech node
Flex Logix Technologies, Inc. announced that it has completed porting and delivered the EFLX4K eFPGA IP core, both the Logic and DSP versions, on TSMC 7nm technology to its lead customer for integration into a production ASIC. By making eFPGA technology available in 7nm with the leading foundry, customers can now develop devices with integrated […]
Streaming trace probe works with SiFive RISC-V cores
J-Trace PRO RISC-V, with its SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, enables continuous streaming trace via USB. This allows the processing of data from a target device in real time, giving users a deep insight into the application program. Streaming in real-time allows for data capture over long periods of time with no limit set on the […]
Development platform work with Matter smart home devices
NXP Semiconductors announced new MatterTM-enabled development platforms to simplify and accelerate the creation of Matter devices for smart homes and buildings. These new Matter development platforms enable designers to easily leverage the breadth of NXP’s portfolio across processing, connectivity, and security solutions to create a wide variety of IoT devices ranging from battery-operated devices like […]
NVIDIA-based GPU modules target vision applications
Aetina has launched new embedded MXM GPU modules powered by the NVIDIA RTX family, including RTX A1000, RTX A2000, and RTX A4500. These NVIDIA Ampere architecture-based MXM GPU modules, providing superb performance and power efficiency, are suitable for various types of computer vision applications across different industries such as commercial gaming, aerospace, healthcare, and manufacturing. […]
Lattice Semiconductor wins coveted 2022 LEAP Award
Lattice Semiconductor took home one of the two gold medals in the Embedded Computing category in the recently completed 2022 Leap Awards for product innovation. The LEAP Awards celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. Lattice Semiconductor tied for the gold in the Embedded Computing category, which includes microcontrollers (MCUs) […]
Matter development kits simplify smart home designs
Qorvo announced the availability of Matter-compatible development kits to immediately create smart home Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that comply with the newest version of the industry standard. The Qorvo Matter kits are pre-certified for Matter after successfully passing all test events. With the final certification of the standard expected in the fall of 2022, […]