Qorvo, a leading provider of innovative RF solutions that connect the world, today introduced a complete system on chip (SoC) for smart home devices that delivers multi-protocol support with best-in-class power consumption. More than 600 million smart home devices are expected to ship annually by 2021, compared with 40 million in 2015*. Consumers can have […]
Consumer Electronics
New V 2.1 of HDMI spec supports higher resolutions and refresh rates
HDMI Forum, Inc. today announced the upcoming release of Version 2.1 of the HDMI Specification. This latest HDMI Specification supports a range of Higher Video Resolutions and refresh rates including 8K60 and 4K120, Dynamic HDR, and increased bandwidth with a new 48G cable. Version 2.1 of the HDMI Specification is backward compatible with earlier versions of […]
Teardown: Inside a $50 smart phone,
the Blu R1 HD
The online retailer Amazon made headlines when it introduced a super-inexpensive smart phone from Blu Products in Miami called the R1 HD. The media splash arose because Amazon Prime members could get the phone for as little as $50 if they were willing to put up with seeing ads on the phone’s lock screen. With […]
Controller handles 4K Ultra-HD monitors and display systems
Digital View today announced an integrated LCD 120Hz controller that reduces parts cost, assembly time, and space requirement in the manufacture of commercial and industrial 4K Ultra-HD monitors and display systems. Using one component part instead of three separate parts, the advanced LCD controller is ideal for the production of commercial monitors, digital signage and […]
Video ICs support high-def, 360-degree HD video Pan/Tilt/Zoom
THine Electronics, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange/JASDAQ: 6769), a semiconductor company focusing on high-speed serial interfaces, today announced an AEC-Q100 (Grade 2) compliant single-chip solution (THCV241-Q) that integrates the MIPI CSI-2 interface with THine’s well established V-by-One® HS product family. The new THCV241-Q is optimized for advanced camera requirements including: – High definition support (e.g., 1080p60, […]
CMOS logic ICs now come in SOIC packages
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) today announced the availability of a line of CMOS logic ICs in small-outline integrated circuit (SOIC) packages: the 74HCxxxD series. These products support flow and reflow soldering, and are suitable for industrial equipment and digital home appliances with logic levels of 6V and lower. The 63 new part numbers in […]
Reference design covers wearable heart-rate and pulse-oximetry apps
This optical heart-rate module reference design incorporates red and infrared LEDs, a sensor, power subsystem, and logic level translation. Measuring 13mm x 13mm, this tiny, low-power board can be placed on a finger or earlobe to accurately detect heart rate and SpO2 via personal wearable devices. The module works with both Arduino and ARM mbed […]
Smart audio codec for smart phones facilitates voice activation, virtual stereo, enhanced karaoke
Cirrus Logic is delivering the same high fidelity audio quality and many of the same advanced audio features found in its premium audio and voice ICs to smartphones beyond flagship models. The CS47L15 low-power smart codec is the newest member of Cirrus Logic’s SmartHIFI™ audio and voice IC portfolio and enables smartphone OEMs to cost-effectively […]
Development kit for wearables includes PMIC, sensors, wireless capabilities
ON Semiconductor has utilized its strength and depth in a broad range of semiconductor disciplines – including analog, power management, sensor interface and signal conditioning – to introduce a comprehensive development resource for the wearable electronics sector. The new Wearable Development Kit (WDK1.0) combines a wide array of highly optimized components, with the objective of […]
Bluetooth software aids development of Apple HomeKit-enabled accessories
Silicon Labs has introduced a Bluetooth software solution that enables developers to efficiently create Apple HomeKit-enabled accessories. Silicon Labs’ Bluetooth solution with HomeKit support is pre-tested by Apple. This gives developers time-to-market benefits, eases engineering effort and helps end-product vendors minimize risks when getting their HomeKit-enabled accessories to market. Available as a library with clean, easy-to-use […]
