Texas Instruments opened the door for developers to implement high-performing DLP display technology with virtually any low-cost processor. The new 0.2-inch DLP2000 chipset and $99 DLP LightCrafter Display 2000 evaluation module (EVM) now make it more affordable to leverage DLP technology and design on-demand, free-form display applications such as mobile smart TVs; pico projectors; digital signage; projection […]
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Low-power MCUs combine ARM Cortex-M4 processor with FPU
The SAM D5x and SAM E5x microcontroller (MCU) families are now available from Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP). These new 32-bit MCU families offer extensive connectivity interfaces, powerful performance and robust hardware-based security for a wide variety of applications. The SAM D5/E5 microcontrollers combine the performance of an ARM® Cortex®-M4 processor with a Floating Point Unit (FPU). This combination offloads the […]
Range extender for zigbee networks
Cortet by CEL today announced the availability of the Cortet Z10 Range Extender (CGW-Z-010) for use in various wireless sensor network (WSN), machine-to-machine (M2M), and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The Z10 Range Extender has been optimized for RF performance, providing industry-leading range within a compact and attractive design that is ideal for any project. […]
Embedded Linux support for Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoCs
Mentor, a Siemens business, today announced an update to its market-leading embedded product portfolio with broad coverage for the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC ZCU102 Evaluation Kit. This release provides developers with support for the unique combination of multicore processors on the MPSoC development platform with Mentor Embedded Linux, Nucleus RTOS, Mentor Embedded Hypervisor, Code Sourcery […]
Software module notes errors, violations during Bluetooth development efforts
Teledyne LeCroy, Inc. the worldwide leader in Bluetooth protocol analysis and testing services is pleased to introduce the Bluetooth Protocol Expert System software module, enabling accelerated development of Bluetooth devices and speeding development and troubleshooting of device interoperability in the Internet of Things (IoT). The Bluetooth Protocol Expert System software module presents errors, warnings, and violations impacting […]
Embedded module for high-end applications in extreme environmental conditions
The new COM Express TQMxE39C1 compact module from the embedded specialist TQ is available with the latest generation of Intel Atom processors (code name ‘Apollo Lake’), and it offers attractive technical properties optimized for harsh and rugged applications. The combination of the soldered 4/8GB Dual Channel DDR3L storage, ECC, an extended temperature range specification, optimized […]
Low-power ARM MCUs carry up to 2 MB flash, 512 KB RAM
Silicon Labs has expanded its energy-friendly EFM32® Gecko portfolio with industrial-strength microcontrollers (MCUs) delivering higher performance, more features and lower power. The new EFM32GG11 Giant Gecko MCU family offers the most advanced feature set available in the low-power MCU market, targeting smart metering, asset tracking, industrial/building automation, wearables and personal medical applications. Giant Gecko MCUs combine […]
Wireless and MCUs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Zigbee?
Most of the things in the Internet of Things (IoT) will include processors, sensors, and a wireless communication path to the Internet, and all likely will be limited to a small power budget. Which one should you use? Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and ZigBee are different wireless communication protocols that are often accessible as modules for easy […]
Try your hand at the “IoT on Wheels” design challenge
element14.com, the world’s largest electronic design community, has launched a new Design Challenge for designers and engineers called ‘IoT on Wheels’. Sponsored by STMicroelectronics, element14 is looking for 10 community members to demonstrate the power of IoT-connected transport solutions by creating a prototype that shows how current technologies can make today’s vehicles safer, smarter and […]
Software that accelerates pattern search and facial classification
BrainChip Holdings Ltd., a developer of software and hardware accelerated solutions for advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, today announced the release of its new software product, BrainChip Studio. BrainChip Studio is the result of more than 10 years development and uses an artificial intelligence technology called a spiking neural network, a type of […]
