As more nodes connect to the Internet, developers are looking are looking to differentiate their products, adding more unique features. But the problem remains — how do you add more nodes and scale without further straining the network? With more nodes, you need more interfaces to the gateway to talk to these nodes. A typical MCU provides […]
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Stepper motor driver IC provides 256-microstep resolution
Sophisticated, space-saving advanced laboratory-automation systems are helping medical centers cut clinical costs and accelerate turnaround times – to provide high-quality care for more patients – while industrial robotics including 3D printing have greatly enhanced accuracy and throughput in recent years. 3D printers can produce parts with complex shapes, quickly and accurately, and are becoming more […]
Single-chip application processor integrates safety functions for IEC 61508 compliance
Xilinx, Inc. announced a single-chip Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC functional safety solution to help customers shorten time to IEC 61508 compliance and certification across many industrial applications like IIoT Edge Controllers, Motor Drives, Intelligent IOs, Smart Sensors, Gateways, Industrial Transport, and Electrical Grids. The solution includes a hardware design based on a single-chip SIL 3 […]
Chipset supports GSM/GPRS and NB-IoT networks with ARM V7 MCU
MediaTek has announced its newest chipset, MT2621, a dual-mode System-on-Chip (SoC) designed for Internet of Things (IoT) applications with both narrow band IoT (NB-IoT) Release 14 (R14) and GSM/GPRS connectivity. The highly power efficient MT2621 chipset brings dual-mode cellular technologies for IoT, and ensures lowest power consumption. It best supports the developments of a broad […]
Crypto device helps secure MCU designs and IP
From remote cyber-attacks to the creation of counterfeit products, security threats are wide-spread and affect all industries. When carried out, these threats can translate into substantial losses in service revenue, recovery costs and, perhaps most significantly, in brand equity. Implementing robust security into new and existing designs to protect Intellectual Property (IP) and enable trusted […]
Next-gen digital light processing ICs target in-vehicle HUDs
Texas Instruments announced the DLP3030-Q1 chipset, along with supporting evaluation modules (EVMs), giving automakers and Tier-1 suppliers the ability to bring bright, dynamic augmented reality (AR) displays to windshields and place critical information within the driver’s line of sight. Designers can take advantage of the automotive-qualified DLP3030-Q1 chipset to develop AR HUD systems that project virtual […]
PSoC 6 BLE kits now available at Digi-Key
Customers who opted in to be early adopters of the Cypress Semiconductor PSoC 6 BLE Pioneer Kit through Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, will be seeing the product arrive at their doors shortly. The company has received their highly-anticipated stock and have begun processing and shipping customer pre-orders. Cypress’ PSoC 6 MCU is an IoT game changer. […]
3D tracking and gesture-control for Raspberry Pi now part of Newark element 14 lineup
Newark element14, the Development Distributor, has added the latest 3D tracking and gesture-control Hardware on Top (HAT) to its range of Raspberry Pi accessories. The Flick HAT allows engineers to expand the control options for Raspberry Pi and I2C-enabled projects by enabling users to control devices with a swipe, tap or flick of the wrist. By supporting 3D gesture […]
Low-power MPU hits 150 DMIPS for handling consumer fitness, smart medical device apps
The new STM32L4+ devices – a new generation of the STM32L4 series that stretches performance to 150DMIPS (233 ULPMark-CP) at 120MHz – can act as the central controller in a full range of fitness bands, smart watches, small medical equipment, smart meters, smart industrial sensors and more. All these applications require sophisticated functions, instant responses, and minimal downtime for battery […]
8-bit MCUs combine CAN bus with peripherals providing deterministic response
Microchip’s PIC18 product line has been expanded to include a new line of 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) that combine a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus with an extensive array of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs). The CIPs increase system capabilities while making it easier for designers to create CAN-based applications without the complexity of added software. A […]