Mouser Electronics, Inc. recently added new microcontrollers to its extensive Embedded Processors and Controllers portfolio. Microcontrollers are the foundational building blocks of any embedded systems design. Specified for a wide range of use cases, from ultra-low power fitness trackers to industrial automation sensor nodes, and automotive motor control to consumer smart home thermostats, the microcontroller […]
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Relocker/redriver devices extend USB coverage up to 15 meters
Microchip Technology announces two new reclocker/redriver devices. The automotive EQCO510 and industrial EQCO5X31 reclocker/redriver devices extend USB coverage up to 15 meters for maximum reach and are compatible with the USB 3.2 Generation 1 SuperSpeed protocol. The EQCO510 and EQCO5X31 are USB reclocker/redriver devices that can send high-speed data signals with a rate of 5 Gbps […]
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth module cuts power consumption in video IoT devices
InnoPhase IoT, Inc. unveiled its Talaria TWO Ultra-low power (ULP) Wi-Fi optimized market-ready solutions for cloud-connected IP video IoT devices. Applications include battery-operated video cameras, smart video doorbells, wearables, smart appliances, home security cameras, and in-vehicle dashboard monitoring devices. Talaria TWO features for video use-cases include: Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for easy […]
Hybrid cloud + edge platform helps bring voicechat capabilities to consumer devices
Sensory has announced a breakthrough technology integration that enables ChatGPT or other Large Language Models to drive conversational voice responses (VoiceChat) on consumer products and other devices lacking keyboards and big screens. Targeting in-ear voice assistants, smartwatches, smartphones, automotive infotainment systems, and more, this powerful technology integration delivers a fast and seamless conversational experience on […]
Voice processor offers always-on functionality at <55mW
XMOS announces xcore-voice: a complete voice solution built on xcore platform hardware, software, and tools. The solution provides voice pipeline example designs using XMOS industry-proven audio front-end, incorporating far-field processing and support for third-party ISV voice algorithms. Freeing up the voice processing workload from the SoC, the versatile platform behaves like a voice processor […]
UWB chipset leverages ToA and 3D AoA
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced its first ultra-wideband (UWB) chipset, the Exynos Connect U100. With single-digit centimeter accuracy, the new UWB solution is optimized for use in mobile, automotive, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, offering precise distance and location information. Samsung also unveiled ‘Exynos Connect’, a new brand that consolidates its short-range wireless […]
Technology uses display as sound and haptics transducer
Synaptics Incorporated announced Synaptics Resonate, a game-changing solution that uses a display’s surface as a sound and haptics transducer to provide a more immersive audio and interactive user experience while reducing space, cost, and power consumption for Internet of things (IoT) devices. The innovative technology enables slim, bezel-less, and inherently dustproof and waterproof designs. This […]
100 and 200 MHz Arm-based MCUs optimized for sensing, gaming, wearables, and appliances
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the expansion of its 32-bit RA family of microcontrollers (MCUs) with two new Groups based on the Arm Cortex-M33 core with Arm TrustZone technology. The new 100-MHz RA4E2 Group and 200-MHz RA6E2 Group are optimized to provide best-in-class power efficiency without compromising performance. With 128 Kbyte and 256 Kbyte flash options and […]
Six security-focused devices aim to optimize and scale embedded security
Embedded security continues to be a high priority, and architects need vetted easy-to-use, and cost-optimized security solutions that are compliant with industry best practices. To provide architects with comprehensive embedded security solutions, Microchip Technology announces it has expanded its secure authentication device portfolio with six new products in its CryptoAuthentication and CryptoAutomotive IC families that meet Common Criteria Joint Interpretation […]
Toolset expanded to enable access to open-source communities
NXP Semiconductors introduced the new MCUXpresso toolset, featuring new tools and resources that empower developers with enhanced scalability, usability, and portability, making it easier and faster to develop complex embedded applications. The new MCUXpresso toolset expands on existing features with new IDE offerings, including a custom-built MCUXpresso extension for Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code (VS Code), […]
