u-blox, a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, today announced the LARA-R3121, a new module comprising a single-mode LTE Category 1 modem and a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) positioning engine specifically designed for IoT and M2M devices. LTE modem, GNSS and module technology were all developed in-house at u-blox. The versatile LARA-R3121 […]
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Programmable Mixed-signal Matrix ICs handle system reset, power sequencing, voltage monitoring
Silego Technology announces three new 14-pin and three new 22-pin 2.0 x 2.2 mm GreenPAKTM Programmable Mixed-signal Matrix ICs, further expanding Silego’s industry leading platform of Configurable Mixed-signal ICs (CMICs). The six new, feature-rich CMIC devices are designed to implement many system functions, such as system reset, power sequencing, voltage monitoring, and more, with minimal space […]
Non-volatile SRAM memory targets metering, automotive, industrial apps involving constant recording
A new low-cost, low-risk memory solution offering unlimited endurance and safe data storage at power loss is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. This new I2C EERAM memory is an easy-to-implement, non-volatile SRAM memory that is ideal for applications that need to constantly or instantaneously record, update or monitor data including metering, automotive and industrial applications. EERAM […]
High-speed RS-485/RS-422 transmitters include ±15 kV ESD protection
Exar Corporation today announced a family of high-speed RS-485/RS-422 transmitters that combine low power, high performance, small packaging and high ±15kV ESD protection. This family is best suited for industrial applications such as multi-drop clock distribution, telecom networking, robotic control, process automation and local area network applications. The XR33193, XR33194 and XR33195 operate from a 3.3V supply and draw only […]
Embedded Wi-Fi/BLE modules work stand-alone or with controllers
LSR, a Laird business and a global leader in certified modules and design services for wireless product development, is introducing two new solutions that help companies design and certify wirelessly-connected products quickly and successfully. Practical applications might include security and building automation, making enterprise or personal devices “wireless” to connect to the internet, medical devices, […]
Debugger toolchain targets hi-rel embedded applications
IAR Systems announces support for the new ARM Cortex-M0 VA108x0 microcontrollers (MCUs) from VORAGO Technologies. Developers can now take advantage of the highly optimizing build tools and comprehensive debugging capabilities in IAR Embedded Workbench® to leverage the full potential of the VORAGO MCUs. The complete C/C++ compiler and debugger toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench supports new […]
Single-chip MCUs excel at FOC for motors
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) today launched a new group of microcontrollers (MCUs) that allow a single chip with a low pin count (32 to 64 pins) to control multiple motors in Field Oriented Control (FOC) methodology. The M4K MCUs are the second product group in Toshiba’s TXZ family of high-speed, low power […]
USB 2.0 4-Port/7-Port Hub Controllers consume little power
Exar Corporation announced a family of USB 2.0 hubs that consume the least amount of power and require the smallest real-estate footprint in the industry. The XR22404 and XR22417 are designed for applications where power consumption and board space are a concern such as docking stations, point-of-sale terminals, USB port expansion, test instrumentation, factory automation […]
ARMv8-A support enables Nucleus RTOS to leverage processing benefits of 64-bit SoCs
Mentor Graphics Corporation today announced the Nucleus real-time operating system (RTOS) support for the 64-bit ARMv8-A architecture. This architecture support enables the Nucleus RTOS to leverage the benefits of 64-bit processing for a full range of 64-bit SoCs. The Nucleus RTOS also enables the ARMv8-A aarch32 (32-bit) execution mode that allows users to run legacy 32-bit code on […]
New FPGAs cover transceiver, scalable ARM core applications
Today’s Embedded Vision and Industrial IoT applications need to collect, aggregate, and analyze data from a variety of sensors for actionable insights. Whether scaling a multi-sensor camera’s functionality on a factory floor, or developing a smart drone with an innovative guidance system based on sensor fusion, designers can take advantage of the Xilinx FPGA and […]