Qoitech AB today announces as part of its worldwide distribution agreement, Digi-Key Electronics will be offering Qoitech’s Premium software for use with its energy optimization tool Otii. The Otii solution provides developers with the means to simplify power measurement of applications and devices, especially those targeting the IoT space and aiming for optimized, long battery […]
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First 300,000-pixel back-illuminated CMOS image sensor
SmartSens launched SC031GS – the first commercial-grade 300,000-pixel Global Shutter CMOS image sensor based on BSI (back-illuminated) pixel technology. SC031GS is the latest addition to the SmartSens SmartGS product line and the first CMOS image sensor that combines a back-illuminated (BSI) pixel design with Global Shutter technology to provide superior signal-to-noise ratio, higher sensitivity and greater […]
3D gesture recognition controller is automotive qualified
Car manufacturers are increasingly seeking ways to reduce driver distraction through implementing functional safety technology in vehicles. Many Human Machine Interface (HMI) designers are turning to gesture recognition as a solution to improve driver and vehicle safety without sacrificing interior design, adding features that allow drivers to easily control everything from switching on lights to […]
Ultra-fast Gbps video streams through central Bristol as part of EU’s final 5G-XHaul demonstration
Blu Wireless Technology has announced its 5G-ready technology has been used to stream video through Bristol’s historic center. The 5G-XHaul project demonstration, which started July 1, 2015, marks the end of a 3-year collaborative research study to identify 5G technologies funded by the European Commission under the framework of the 5G Public Private Partnership (5G-PPP). […]
Precision MEMS sensor supports accurate positioning and control for cars
STMicroelectronics has introduced the automotive-grade ASM330LHH six-axis inertial sensor for super-high-resolution motion tracking in advanced vehicle navigation and telematics applications. Serving demands for continuous, accurate vehicle location to support automated services, the ASM330LHH lets advanced dead-reckoning algorithms calculate precise position from sensor data if satellite signals are blocked. This often happens in urban canyons, tunnels, covered roadways, […]
High-efficiency 5-GHz front-end modules work with draft 802.11ax carrier gateway spec
Qorvo announced that its high efficiency 5GHz front-end module (FEM)QPF4528 is part of a new, commercially available draft 802.11ax carrier gateway. The new gateway, which integrates Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.’s IPQ807x family of 802.11ax chipsets, provides up to four times higher wireless networking throughput and better performance in bandwidth-intensive applications than previously deployed carrier gateways. The […]
Flash-programmable Bluetooth audio SoC reduces power consumption by up to 50 percent
Incorporated announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., introduced the QCC3026, Flash-programmable Bluetooth audio SoC that is designed to reduce power consumption by up to 50% compared to previous generation entry-level flash devices. The new SoC is also engineered to balance functionality and cost to help manufacturers simply and quickly develop and commercialize feature […]
“Alexa, get me an SDK”
Symmetry Electronics, a global distributor of wireless, IoT and video technologies, today announced the available distribution of DSP Group’s HDClear 3-Mic Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS). The HDClear 3-Mic Development Kit for Amazon AVS enables OEMs to integrate Amazon Alexa into a number of IoT products, including smart speakers, smart home devices, wearable […]
Eight-bit MCUs incorporate dual ADCs for synchronous sampling
AVR microcontrollers (MCUs) have long been used to create highly responsive sensor nodes because of their cost effectiveness and ease of implementation. To enhance the capability and responsiveness of applications in these settings, Microchip Technology Inc. has expanded its tinyAVR MCU series to include two new devices with advanced analog features and the largest memory variant in the […]
AIS Class B technology demonstrator added to marine communications suite
CML Microcircuits has announced the release of the DE70322T AIS Class B Demonstrator, including a reference design package, further expanding its Marine Communications product suite. The DE70322T package is an enabler for manufacturers to develop a new state-of-the-art, small form factor AIS Class B transceiver with market-leading performance, achieve an easy route to certification and […]