The Avnet-designed XRF16 Xilinx RFSoC Gen 3 system-on-module (SoM) is now available for RF applications demanding a small footprint, high-speed serial connectivity, and real-time processing. Avnet is releasing the XRF16 module and Avalon software suite together to enable production-ready system development using the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC Gen 3. The module is capable of RF […]
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RFIC provides single-chip radar imaging for automotive apps
Vayyar Imaging has launched the world’s first multi-range “XRR” chip, a single RFIC with a range of 0-300m, designed for passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Supported by a 48-antenna MIMO array, the leading-edge platform provides radar imaging with unprecedented accuracy for numerous safety applications, without the need for external processors. Vayyar’s XRR chip – AEC-Q100 […]
CAN bus modules target unmanned vehicle apps
Innodisk recently released their latest CAN Bus modules. With a complete line of form factors and strict industrial quality, these products have proven themselves indispensable in the success of unmanned systems. The demand for unmanned systems has seen marked growth since 2020, with a report from Fortune Business Insights estimating a CAGR of 12.23% for […]
First Mioty and BLE dual stack enables concurrent use of 2.4GHz and sub-GHz spectrum
BehrTech announced the release of the first mioty and Bluetooth Low Energy Dual Stack. The mioty Bluetooth LE Dual-Stack brings together mioty, the newest low-power wide-area network technology, with the latest version of Bluetooth (BLE 5.2) on a single multi-protocol chip, the CC1352R wireless microcontroller from Texas Instruments. Together, mioty and Bluetooth LE provide ultra-low power, short-range and […]
Microprocessor incorporates accelerator for entry-level, AI-enabled applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the expansion of its RZ/V Series of microprocessors (MPUs) with the new RZ/V2L MPUs designed for entry-level AI-enabled applications. As part of the RZ/V Series, the new MPUs incorporates Renesas’ exclusive AI accelerator – the DRP-AI (Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor) – to make embedded AI easier and more power-efficient. The new RZ/V2L […]
Mioty LPWAN – what’s it good for?
Mioty (pronounced “My IoT”) is targeting a wide range of potential application spaces for its low power wide area network (LPWAN) technology. In several cases, it’s intending to supplement or even supplant existing protocols such as WiFi and LoRa, even Ethernet. Mioty is a standardized software-based massive IoT connectivity solution operating in the license-free spectrum. […]
GPU-powered VPX board follows OpenVPX 65 format for harsh environments
Aetina Corporation announces the new series of rugged VPX boards powered by Quadro RTX GPU. The news coming product includes V3T5000-WRC & V3T3000-QRC, both the rugged CUDA-enable GPU computing module in 3U VPX and compliant OpenVPX 65, which stands for harsh environment. Perfectly fit in the industry like defense, aerospace, vehicles, aviation, UAV, ground vehicles, […]
Magnetic position sensor enables next-generation ADAS applications
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. announced the release of the A31315 sensor, the newest member of the 3DMAG family of rotary and linear magnetic position sensor ICs for automotive and industrial applications. 3DMAG sensors combine Allegro’s proven planar and vertical Hall-effect technologies to measure magnetic field components along three axes (X, Y, Z), enabling true 3D sensing […]
How does mioty compare with other flavors of LPWAN?
Mioty (pronounced “My IoT”) offers designers of low power wide area network (LPWAN) devices and networks another set of performance tradeoffs. This FAQ will start with an overview of four examples of technical approaches to ultra-narrowband (UNB) transmission interfaces, including: triple diversity UNB (3D-UNB), telegram splitting UNB (TS-UNB), dynamic download UNB (DD-UNB), and Lfour. It […]
Haptics interface brings touch control to smartphone sides
The new NexusTouch sensing and localized haptic platform from Boréas Technologies allow designers to expand touch-based user interfaces on the sides of smartphones and gaming phones. The platform enables seamless context-sensitive swipes, taps, and clicks—all while delivering rich haptic feedback. Blending advanced gesture sensing with localized haptics, NexusTouch supports a range of new use cases, from finger-clicks that […]