Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC2862A, an enhanced version of the widely accepted LTC2862 ±60V tolerant RS485/RS422 transceiver that released several years ago. Both of these half-duplex transceivers eliminate field failures without the need of costly external protection devices by protecting practical RS485 systems from installation cross-wiring faults, ground […]
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MCUs push current-loop performance to below one microsecond
Texas Instruments introduced DesignDRIVE Fast Current Loop software that makes C2000 microcontrollers (MCUs) the first devices to push current-loop performance to less than 1 microsecond. Together, TI’s C2000 MCU portfolio and DesignDRIVE software delivers system-on-chip (SOC) functionality which simplifies drive control system development. New DesignDRIVE Fast Current Loop software outperforms traditional microcontroller (MCU)-based current-loop solutions […]
Vision processors now handle high video resolution and frame rates for high-performance embedded apps
Synopsys, Inc. announced that it has enhanced the convolutional neural network (CNN) engine in its DesignWare EV6x Vision Processors to address the increasing video resolution and frame rate requirements of high-performance embedded vision applications. The CNN engine delivers up to 4.5 TeraMACs per second when implemented in 16-nanometer (nm) FinFET process technologies under typical conditions, four times […]
ARM Cortex-M4-based MCUs extended to reach 220 MHz
NXP Semiconductors N.V. expands the availability of its LPC546xx family of MCUs. The LPC546xx family of ARM Cortex-M4 based microcontrollers, introduced earlier this year, recently shifted into volume production, and together with NXP’s embedded partners, the LPC546xx MCU family has enabled global developers to quickly and easily create high-performance GUIs. Now, based on customer demand, the […]
Chipset handles HDBase T-IP uncompressed ultra-high-definition digital video/audio, Ethernet, USB, control signals and power
Valens, the developer of HDBaseT and founder of the HDBaseT Alliance, announced the availability of the HDBaseT-IP solution, enabled by its new VSI1000 chipset. HDBaseT-IP enables distribution of the 5Play feature set over an Ethernet/IP network, allowing for the seamless integration of existing HDBaseT products to build larger, cost-effective and optimized hybrid installations. The HDBaseT-IP […]
SoC dev system supports cloud connectivity and industrial IoT applications
Avnet introduced the compact and cost-effective MiniZed Zynq SoC development platform. MiniZed provides an entry-level development and demonstration platform for single-core Xilinx Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC devices. This cost-optimized solution supports cloud connectivity and industrial IoT applications such as motor control and embedded vision. The $89 starter kit is now available for ordering, with shipments starting in […]
RTL-quality verification brought to the C-language level
Mentor, a Siemens business, today announced three new tools – Catapult Coverage, Catapult Design Checks and SLEC HLS – and enhancements to Catapult HLS. These new tools and enhancements further strengthen Mentor’s High-Level Synthesis (HLS) tool portfolio, which enables logic chip designers to cut project schedules by over 50 percent for applications such as machine vision, machine […]
SoCs support 10 industrial Ethernet and Fieldbus communication standards
Cost-optimized industrial Ethernet communication is now attainable with the newly announced family of Sitara AMIC SoCs from Texas Instruments. The AMIC110 SoC is a multiprotocol industrial communication processor that provides a ready-to-use solution supporting more than 10 industrial Ethernet and Fieldbus communication standards. The device leverages TI’s unified software platform, Processor SDK, and the programmability of TI’s […]
IO-Link serial comm controller sports framer/UART and low latency
Designers of Industry 4.0 applications can now achieve robust communications and reduce power dissipation by 50% with the MAX14819 dual-channel, IO-Link master transceiver from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Today’s fanless programmable logic controller (PLC) and IO-Link gateway systems must dissipate large amounts of power depending on IO configuration (IO-Link, digital input/output, analog input/output). As these PLCs evolve into […]
Wireless technology and design environment expanded for 4G to 5G migration
Analog Devices, Inc. announced the latest update to its RadioVerse technology and design ecosystem, which simplifies and accelerates radio development for wireless carriers and telecommunications equipment manufacturers as they transition their cellular base stations from 4G to 5G networks. ADI’s expanded RadioVerse portfolio features new radio transceiver hardware, software tools, and a robust design environment that […]