Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. introduced its next generation Qualcomm DDFA audio amplifier technology for high-resolution audio devices including wireless speakers, soundbars, networked audio and headphone amplifiers. Traditional class D amplifiers, although power efficient, typically don’t deliver the audio quality of traditional linear amplifiers. DDFA’s all-digital PWM (pulse width modulator) and patented closed-loop architecture compensate for […]
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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 […]
VITA 57.4 mezzanine card RF module handles 200 Gb/sec transfer rates
Responding to the accelerating trend towards wider bandwidth multi-channel receivers in modern radar systems, Abaco Systems today announced the FMC134 FMC+ FPGA Mezzanine Card Direct RF Conversion Module. It brings industry-leading ADC performance and density: the card can operate as a 4-channel receiver at 3.2GSPS or a 2-channel receiver at 6.4GSPS. Using 16 of the […]
SoC for Ultra HD TV supports Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log Gamma high dynamic range standard
MediaTek Inc. today announced the availability of its new MediaTek MT5597 System-on-Chip (SoC), an Ultra HD TV SoC supporting Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG). MT5597 transforms TV viewing experiences with breakthrough brightness, contrast and color. Several top TV manufacturers have selected the MT5597 to power their new generation of TV devices. Consumers can expect MT5597-powered Android and Linux TV devices […]
Platform accelerates ARM-based network function virtualization development tasks
Enea, ARM, Marvell, and PicoCluster today announced they have collaborated to develop a new platform for accelerating the development of ARM-based network functions virtualization (NFV) software, the NFV PicoPod. The NFV PicoPod is the world’s most compact OPNFV development environment that is compliant with the OPNFV Pharos specification. The NFV PicoPod will be demonstrated for […]
Narrowband cellular IoT chipset handles GNSS functions
Altair Semiconductor demonstrated GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) functionality integrated in its new ALT1250 narrowband CAT-M1 and NB1 (NB-IoT) chipset. The ALT1250 is the only narrowband cellular IoT chipset in the market today that incorporates GNSS/GPS functionality. “Location determination is essential in many IoT applications – including asset tracking, vehicle monitoring and wearable devices. Satellite positioning […]
SoC handles Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, vehicle-to-vehicle comm tasks for auto apps
Marvell announced the 88W8987xA, the world’s first automotive-grade system-on-chip (SoC) to integrate the latest Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) capabilities. This highly sophisticated wireless combo chip brings an industry-best solution for in-car Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5 and 802.11p. Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8119751-marvell-88w8987xa-automotive-wireless-combo-solutions/ Today’s connected cars have an unprecedented need for reliable […]
LED film displays install on glass surfaces via self-adhesive film
LG Electronics USA Business Solutions today unveiled a new LED display – the LG Transparent LED Film Display. Introduced for the U.S. market at InfoComm 2017 this week in Orlando, the display ushers LG into an entirely new product segment, rounding out what already is the industry’s broadest digital signage portfolio. The LG Transparent LED Film display (model […]
SoC platforms target Bluetooth audio headsets and speakers, single-chip USB audio apps
Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. on the eve of its voice and music developer conference today announced major additions to the company’s already broad portfolio of audio system-on-chip (SoCs) platforms. Each of the platforms is individually tailored to support new market demands, with one designed to offer significantly higher processing performance, another that supports flash-programmable memory […]
SoC-based audio platform helps speed development of smart and networked speakers
Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.introduced at its voice and music developer conference in Shenzhen, a new Qualcomm Smart Audio Platform to help manufacturers accelerate the development and commercialization of smart and networked speakers. The flexible solution offers two Qualcomm SoC options based on APQ8009 and APQ8017, with a range of software configurations that are designed to allow […]