Analog Devices, Inc. announced the latest update to its RadioVerse technology and design ecosystem, which simplifies and accelerates radio development for wireless carriers and telecommunications equipment manufacturers as they transition their cellular base stations from 4G to 5G networks. ADI’s expanded RadioVerse portfolio features new radio transceiver hardware, software tools, and a robust design environment that […]
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FPGAs include SRAM physical unclonable function for high security
Microsemi Corporation today announced Intrinsic ID’s static random-access memory (SRAM) physical unclonable function (SRAM PUF) is included in Microsemi’s new PolarFire field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). QUIDDIKEY-FLEX is a state-of-the-art high-security key generation and storage mechanism offering advanced security features based on SRAM PUF. The SRAM PUF hardware serves as a primary element in the security of Microsemi’s PolarFire […]
First 4×4 802.11n/ Bluetooth 5.0 SoC to sport dedicated Wi-Fi network accelerator
MediaTek Inc. today introduced the world’s first 4×4 802.11n and Bluetooth 5.0 system-on-chip featuring a dedicated Wi-Fi network accelerator. The MediaTek MT7622 was created for premium networking devices including routers and repeaters, whole home Wi-Fi, and home automation gateways that pre-integrates audio and storage features. With versatility at the core of its design, the MT7622 […]
MCU is first to integrate 2D GPU and DDR2 memory
The 32-bit PIC32MZ DA microcontroller (MCU) family is the industry’s first MCU with an integrated 2D Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and up to 32 MB of integrated DDR2 memory. This combination from Microchip Technology Inc. gives customers the ability to increase their application’s color resolution and display size (up to 12 inches) with easy-to-use MCU-based […]
Dev kit delivers enhanced audio processing to improve voice recognition rates in adverse audio environment
Microsemi Corporation announced its AcuEdge Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS). The Microsemi AcuEdge Development Kit for Amazon AVS delivers enhanced audio processing to improve voice recognition rates in adverse audio environments for emerging human to machine (H2M) applications in the internet of things (IoT), industrial internet of things (IIoT) and automated assistance markets. The kit is designed to […]
Mesh networking platform works with smart home devices
Qualcomm Incorporated, through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., announced the Qualcomm Mesh Networking Platform, a unique combination of technologies upon which original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and broadband carriers can deliver next-generation connected home experiences. Devices based on the Qualcomm Mesh Networking Platform will be designed to deliver robust and consistent connectivity to smart home devices […]
CompactDAQ platform provides time-sensitive networking
Two new multislot Ethernet chassis called the cDAQ-9185 and cDAQ-9189 introduce new time-based synchronization built on the latest Ethernet standards for the CompactDAQ platform. TSN, the next evolution of the IEEE 802.1 Ethernet standard, delivers distributed time synchronization, low latency and convergence of time critical and general networking traffic. Developed by National Instruments Corp., the […]
Multi-Protocol 25G PHY IP handles high-performance computing applications
Synopsys, Inc. announced its new DesignWare® Multi-Protocol 25G PHY IP for high-performance computing applications including machine learning and artificial intelligence. The PHY IP gives designers the flexibility to efficiently integrate multiple protocols including PCI Express® 4.0, 25G Ethernet, SATA and CCIX into system-on-chips (SoCs) targeting the 7-nanometer (nm) and 16-nm FinFET processes. The multi-protocol 25G PHY reduces power and […]
Two-megapixel, 3 μ shutter image sensor designed for driver monitoring systems
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. introduced the OV2311, an automotive 2-megapixel, 3 μ global shutter image sensor designed for the next generation of driver monitoring systems. Leveraging OmniPixel3-GS global shutter technology and near-infrared imaging capabilities, the OV2311 offers manufacturers of semi-autonomous vehicles a high-performance, cost-effective, ISO 26262-ready imaging solution for vision-based driver monitoring systems. According to the […]
High-performance RISC processors add 2x DSP performance
Synopsys, Inc. announced the availability of the new DesignWare ARC HS4x and HS4xD processor family for high-performance embedded applications. The ARC HS44, HS46, HS48, HS45D and HS47D processors, available in single-, dual- and quad-core configurations, implement a dual-issue superscalar architecture that delivers up to 6000 DMIPS per core, making it the highest performance processor in the popular ARC HS […]