LoRa (Long Range) technology is extending the reach of the Internet of Things by combining long-range wireless connectivity with low-power performance. To accelerate the development of LoRa-based connected solutions, Microchip Technology Inc. introduced a highly integrated LoRa System-in-Package (SiP) family with an ultra-low-power 32-bit microcontroller (MCU), sub-GHz RF LoRa transceiver and software stack. The SAM R34/35 SiPs come with […]
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Intelligent NIC IC targets automotive audio and infotainment apps
Microchip Technology Inc. announced an efficient automotive infotainment networking solution that supports all data types, including audio, video, control and Ethernet, over a single cable. Intelligent Network Interface Controller networking (INICnet) technology is a synchronous, scalable solution that significantly simplifies building audio and infotainment systems, offering seamless implementation in vehicles that have Ethernet-oriented system architectures. Audio is a […]
Secure NOR flash memory to accelerate and authenticate edge intelligence
Micron Technology, Inc. introduced its new MT25Q NOR flash enabled with Authenta technology, providing content and command authentication to protect device functionality at the silicon level. This provides additional defenses to add enhanced trustworthiness for IoT devices, seamlessly expanding security to otherwise unsecured intelligent devices. High firmware integrity down to the lowest level of boot […]
MCU with built-in BLE wireless address edge-connectivity
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. announced it is expanding its Internet of Things (IoT) solutions portfolio with a new member of its ultra-low-power PSoC 6 microcontroller (MCU) family. The new PSoC 6 MCU is purpose-built to address the growing needs for computing, connectivity and storage in IoT edge devices. The new MCUs include expanded embedded memory with 2MB […]
Automotive- and industrial-grade PCIe SSDs boast 1TB storage
Micron Technology, Inc. introduced the industry’s first 1TB automotive and industrial grade PCIe NVMe solid state drive (SSD) in BGA and 22x30mm M.2 form factors. Based on 64-layer triple-level cell (TLC) 3D NAND technology, the new Micron 2100 series of NVMe SSDs is designed for next-generation autonomous cars and the industrial internet of things (IIoT). […]
Automotive-qualified controller enables fast charging of portable electronics
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. announced the availability of an automotive-qualified USB-C controller with USB Power Delivery (PD) that enables fast charging of portable electronics in vehicles. The Automotive EZ-PD CCG3PA controller delivers a plug-and-play user experience to automotive charging ports by providing support for the USB PD 3.0 standard with programmable power supply (PPS), Qualcomm’s Quick […]
FCC certified module provides 6LoWPAN wireless connectivity
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. announced the availability of its new ZWIR4532 connectivity module, which is FCC certified and provides the critical and secure 6LoWPAN wireless connectivity to link devices to the Internet of Things (IoT). IDT also provides the optional IDT SensorShare firmware, a 6LoWPAN open standard stack that communicates natively with IPv6 over IEEE 802.15.4 radio […]
Cellular-Vehicle To Everything module uses LTE cellular communications
LG Innotek today announced that it has developed C-V2X (Cellular-Vehicle To Everything) module based on LTE cellular communication. C-V2X ” refers to the system that shares information such as driving conditions among the car, mobile device, and road infrastructure, using cellular communication technology. The C-V2X module is a core component of the communication function. C-V2X […]
USB Type-C/PD controller IC enables 3-A current delivery
FTDI Chip has introduced the USB power delivery technology necessary to go beyond the powering of consumer electronics products and support the elevated current levels required by larger items of electronic equipment. The FT4233H is an advanced bridge IC with USB Type-C connectivity and USB power delivery (PD) Rev. 3.0 controller capabilities – supporting applications […]
Bluetooth 5.0 long range-compliant RF module comes in miniature SIP package
Insight SiP is launching the ISP1807-LR module, which it believes to be the first fully Bluetooth 5.0 Long Range compliant RF module in a miniature SIP package. It measures only 8x8x1 mm, making it the smallest of its type available. This miniature BLE module is based on the nRF52840 chip from Nordic Semiconductor and represents the […]