Newark element14, the leading distributor and world’s largest manufacturer of the Raspberry Pi family of products and accessories, has announced the launch of 3 new products – Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3, Raspberry Pi Compute Module Lite and Raspberry Pi Compute Module Development kit. The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 (CM3) and Compute Module 3 […]
Consumer Electronics
Bluetooth module includes antenna connections, SPI, Xtal for consumer/medical apps
Murata Americas today announced the release of its Nordic-based BLE module. The latest WSM device consists of Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52832 IC, a 32 MHz crystal for timing, and an on-board antenna. Additionally, it contains two pins for an off-board omni-directional antenna and a NFC antenna. The module provides a Serial Port Interface (SPI) and UART interface to Nordic’s nRF52832 M4 Cortex processor. The WSM-BL241-ADA-008 module provides BLE connectivity between […]
End-to-end USB Type-C devices combine for fast charging
NXP Semiconductors N.V. introduced the industry’s best-in-class USB Type-C solution for rapid charging. The end-to-end solution is the smallest in the market, highly efficient, and includes unique rapid charging coupled with USB PD PHY for a fully compliant Type-C Port Controller (TCPC) implementation. NXP’s new offering makes it easier for manufacturers to integrate USB Type-C […]
New motherboards optimized for gaming, business apps
Super Micro Computer, Inc. , a global leader in compute, storage, and networking technologies and green computing is introducing an extensive range of next-generation desktop and gaming motherboards and solutions during CES 2017 in the Bellagio Hotel, Penthouse Suite 31063. Fueled by the latest 7th generation Intel® Core™ processor (formerly Kaby Lake) innovations, the new range of […]
Camera module & IC platform handle 3D real-time depth maps for VR, AR apps
Technology innovations spark an explosion of applications. Many emerging applications have recently have been built upon 3D depth detection technologies, such as Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR), Drones, People / Object Counting, etc. The ability to detect objects and surrounding environments, 3D images, depth-map, gesture movements, obstacle avoidance, etc., are essential to the future […]
High-precision oscillators boost base station, high-end router performance
NDK NH20M20LB and NH37M28LK High-Precision oscillators are designed to raise the bar for frequency accuracy in base stations for mobile communications systems, high-end routers, test and measurement equipment and other synthesizer applications. The NH25M22TA is available for SMT applications. The NH37M28LK and NH20M20LB each have through-hole PC mounting pins. The use of proprietary DSP technology […]
Image processing IC targets drones, action cameras
Socionext Inc. today introduced the new “SC2000”, a new image processing IC designed for drones and action cameras. The SC2000 is a new product from the “M10V” series, an eighth-generation version of Socionext’s Milbeaut Image Processors. It features the latest improvement in Socionext’s proprietary Milbeaut image processing algorithm and achieves the optimum combination of high […]
Chip set for headsets handles local MP3 playback duties
MediaTek announced the availability of MT2533D, a highly integrated chipset for smart, connected headphones, headsets, earpieces and hands-free systems. The MT2533D is designed for wireless headphones and in-vehicle hands-free systems, giving users an optimal experience whether they are listening or speaking. The MT2533D chipset is also ideal for stand-alone sports headsets or travel earpieces as […]
Controller ICs handle latest USB Type-C PD3.0 specs
eEver Technology, Inc. and Etron Technology, Inc (TPEx: 5351.TW) announce that their joint development product, USB PD3.0 controller IC－EJ899, hugely boosts efficiencies in delivering power, transmitting data, and streaming audio and video within USB Type-C solutions. USB PD3.0 provides voltage and current and transmits communication using new specifications, enabling fast charging, flexibility and low power […]
USB-C-to-native HDMI connections scheme needs no adapters or converters
Cypress Semiconductor Corp., a leading USB-C™ supplier, today announced the world’s first complete solution for USB-C to native HDMI® connections without adapters or converters. Based on Cypress EZ-PD™ USB-C controllers, the solution allows next-generation laptops, smartphones, tablets, digital cameras and other HDMI-enabled sources with USB-C connectors to connect directly to HDMI-enabled displays, including HD and 4K […]
