Synopsys announced its new native automotive solutions for more efficient system-on-chip (SoC) design. The accelerating evolution of vehicle technologies means that more automotive chips are required to satisfy higher automotive safety integrity levels (ASILs) for autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Synopsys’ native automotive design solutions enable designers to achieve their target ASILs by […]
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Bluetooth modules expanded to accommodate ultra-long range to indoor location applications
u-blox has expanded the BMD product series that it recently acquired from Rigado. The company has announced the introduction of the BMD-341, the BMD-345, and the BMD-360 Bluetooth modules, offering customers a comprehensive selection of solutions for their specific application criteria. Fully compliant with the latest Bluetooth v5.1 specification, the BMD-360 module is the first u-blox Bluetooth […]
Programmable baseband processors target 5G, mmWave tasks
NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced a new series of Layerscape Access processors, designed for 5G Access Edge applications. These new Layerscape Access processors target a variety of deployment scenarios compliant with O-RAN Alliance specifications, including Central Units/Distributed Units (CU/DU), Radio Units (RUs), along with Integrated Small Cells and Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) systems. NXP Layerscape Access processors […]
3×3 Wi-Fi 6 chip supports 2.4-GHz, 5-GHz and future 6-GHz bands
Broadcom Inc. announced the availability of its 3×3 Wi-Fi 6 chip, the BCM6710, designed for WLAN applications including Wi-Fi routers, residential gateways, wireless range extenders, and set-top boxes. The BCM6710 is a highly optimized Wi-Fi 6 chip with integrated RF power amplifiers, providing OEMs a cost-effective, high-performance solution for their mass-market products. The BCM6710 is […]
Development kit speeds embedded AI, vision computing tasks
Stepping into AI generation, all industries are trying to intellectualize their application into AI applications. But it always costs money and time to do so. GPGPU and edge AI computing platform provider Aetina Corporation announced its new MXM development kits. These development tools including an MXM motherboard and an MXM to PCIe carrier that can […]
Computing module includes cinema-grade video capture, AI platform
Intrinsyc Technologies Corporation announced the Open-Q 845 µSOM (micro System on Module) and Development Kit, to be available in the fourth quarter of 2019. The Open-Q 845 µSOM is the latest product in the evolution of Intrinsyc’s µSOM computing module series. It is an ultra-compact (50mm x 25mm), production-ready embedded module, ideal for powering the most advanced […]
Vibration resistant quartz crystals handle harsh environments
Fox Electronics has introduced its vibration-resistant crystal – C3VR. The low G sensitivity crystal can improve dynamic performance of customer systems under harsh conditions. The C3VR has a maximum 0.2ppb/G acceleration sensitivity rating. It is not unusual to see an oscillator at rest, (no external vibration), outperform one under vibration by 30dB at 1G. The […]
Motor driver boards speed mikroBUS-format design work
STMicroelectronics has collaborated with MikroElektronika, an Authorized ST Partner, to create four Click boards that extend the advantages of STSPIN motor drivers beyond STM32-based designs to users of MikroElektronika prototyping boards, as well as other systems containing a mikroBUS socket. ST’s STSPIN ICs simplify motor control by integrating the advanced control features, protected output stage, and […]
Autonomous security platform brings crypto-agility to PSA Certified Level 1
NXM Labs, Inc. announced the first public demonstration of the NXM Autonomous Security platform at Arm TechCon 2019. NXM is the first independent software vendor to bring Crypto Agility to PSA Certified Level 1 which is a key enabler for Autonomous Security. NXM Autonomous Security is a software-based solution that enables IoT devices to manage their […]
Software libraries support RA family of MCUs
In keeping with the long-standing partnership between Renesas and SEGGER, the brand new Renesas RA family hits the ground running with the availability of SEGGER’s complete package of professional software tools and libraries. Support includes SEGGER’s RTOS and software libraries in the areas of communication, compression, data storage, graphics, security and IoT. SEGGER’s Embedded Studio […]