KIOXIA America, Inc. announced sampling1 of new, higher performing JEDEC e-MMC Ver. 5.1-compliant embedded flash memory products for consumer applications. The new products integrate a newer version of the company’s BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory and a controller in a single package, reducing processor workload and improving ease of use. Both 64 and 128 gigabytes (GB) products will […]
Industrial
MCU controls two motors for use in A/C, e-bikes
Nuvoton Technology launched its KM1M4BF series MCU and KM1M7AF/KM1M7BF series MCUs designed for motor and power control in wide-ranging consumer, enterprise, and industrial applications, such as air conditioning, heat pumps, white goods, tools, e-bikes, EV charging, solar inverters, energy storage, and power supplies. The new MCU series is designed to improve energy efficiency beyond current […]
OS specifically designed for industrial IoT and automation
Weidmuller USA has introduced a new open operating system – u-OS – that is uniquely engineered for Industrial IoT and Automation applications. The innovative u-OS system debuted at the 2023 PACK EXPO in Las Vegas and has launched nationwide. A snapshot of u-OS features includes: u-OS is made for maintenance – Easy cloud-based diagnostics and […]
Gigabit Ethernet switch feature two integrated PHYs for industrial automation
Microchip Technology announces the LAN9662 Gigabit Ethernet Switch with four ports, Audio-Video Bridging and Time Sensitive Network (AVB/TSN), two integrated 10/100/1000BASE-T PHYs and a 600 MHz Arm Cortex-A7 CPU subsystem. To support industrial Ethernet applications, the LAN9662 features a Real-Time Engine (RTE) that provides the ability to modify the Ethernet frame in flight, enabling faster cyclical data […]
Embedded computing modules designed for COTS applications
Acromag’s XMC-7A50-AP323 provides a user-customizable AMD Artix 7 FPGA with 48 TTL I/O channels plus a 16-bit ADC for 20 differential or 40 single-ended analog inputs on an XMC module. Other custom I/O interfaces with an FPGA on one XMC module are available by request. These high-performance modules are for embedded applications running on Linux, Windows, or […]
GNSS modules provide precise positioning in mobile industrial and robotics applications
u-blox has announced two new modules based on the u-blox F9 high-precision GNSS platform. The low-power NEO-F9P supports precise navigation and automation of moving industrial machinery, and the ZED-F9P-15B provides customers in the mobile robotics market with an L1/L5 option in addition to the L1/L2 bands. The new u-blox NEO-F9P GNSS module features include concurrent reception of GPS, […]
New microcontrollers added to embedded processors and controllers portfolio
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 […]
Linux-capable applications processor family targets edge applications
NXP Semiconductors announced the i.MX 91 applications processor family. Building on more than two decades of leadership in developing multi-market applications processors, the i.MX 91 family delivers an optimized blend of the security, features, and energy-efficient performance required for the next generation of Linux-based IoT and industrial applications. Emerging protocols such as Matter, the interoperable, […]
What are top applications of CAN protocol?
The CAN (controller area network) protocol was developed by the European automotive electronics company Robert Bosch GmbH in 1983 for in-vehicle networks. The intention behind the development of the CAN protocol was to enable robust data communication between different electronic control units (ECU) and microcontroller control units (MCU) of a vehicle on a single wire […]
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 […]