Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RX23E-A Group 32-bit RX microcontrollers, combining high-precision analog front end (AFE) and an MCU on a single chip. Designed for manufacturing and test and measurement equipment applications that require high-precision measurements of analog signals for temperature, pressure, weight, and flow, the RX23E-A MCUs are the first Renesas solutions to enable […]
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New MCUs target intelligent power-control apps
As the latest smart electronic products add extra sensor-driven features and adopt higher-efficiency power technologies such as silicon carbide or gallium nitride to save energy, STMicroelectronics has announced its next generation of microcontrollers. Targeted at advanced digital power applications and consumer and industrial appliances, the new STM32G4 microcontrollers introduce two new hardware mathematical accelerators to boost […]
Smart Home chip includes dual band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, and 802.15.4
Redpine Signals announced the launch of the world’s most advanced semiconductor chip for building smart home devices – the RS9116N-DBT chipset. Already in volume production and being designed into products from leading consumer manufacturers, the RS9116N-DBT chipset addresses the most important requirements for smart home devices, including simultaneously available multi-protocol wireless connectivity, ultra low power, […]
New cellular connectivity service for Arduino IoT Cloud
Arduino has launched Arduino SIM, a SIM-only service exclusively for IoT devices based on the Arduino platform, to give developers and manufacturers cellular access to the Arduino IoT Cloud platform from over 100 countries with a single data plan and competitive pricing. Arduino SIM aims to provide the simplest path to cellular IoT device development […]
MCUs include hardware accelerator for high-speed servocontrol
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RX72T Group of 32-bit motor control microcontrollers (MCUs) with dedicated hardware accelerator IP to perform the complex, high-speed computations required for motor control in robots and other industrial equipment. The RX72T Group delivers superior performance, achieving an 1160 CoreMark score as measured by EEMBC Benchmarks – the highest level for […]
Digital-twin simulation includes auto hardware/software sub-systems, full vehicle models, sensor data, traffic flows and more
Siemens has introduced the PAVE360 pre-silicon autonomous validation environment — a program established to enable and accelerate the development of innovative autonomous vehicle platforms. PAVE360 provides a comprehensive environment for multi-supplier collaboration across the automotive ecosystem for the development of next-generation automotive chips. PAVE360 also extends digital twin simulation beyond processors to include automotive hardware […]
Deep-learning processor targets vehicle apps
AI chipmaker Hailo released today the Hailo-8 top-performing deep learning processor. Hailo is now sampling its breakthrough chip with select partners across multiple industries, with a focus on automotive. The chip is built with an innovative architecture that enables edge devices to run sophisticated deep learning applications that could previously run only on the cloud. […]
Compact e-paper displays now can do yellow colors
Pervasive Displays (PDi) announces its new line of compact black, white and yellow e-paper displays. Ranging in size from 1.54 to 4.37-inches, the displays give product and service designers additional flexibility by being able to display text and images in yellow, as well as black and white. E-paper displays (EPDs), commonly found in e-readers, have […]
Cloud-connected development kits include mesh-enabled networking features
Newark is now shipping Particle, a range of next-generation cloud-connected development kits with mesh-enabled networking, making it possible to extend a sensor mesh network and get your devices connected to cloud, over Wi-Fi or Cellular networks, in minutes. The Particle IoT platforms offer everything needed to create a robust and securely connected IoT product, from device to […]
Automotive image processor excels at LED flicker mitigation
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced from AutoSens in Detroit the OAX4010 automotive image signal processor (ISP) featuring the new HDR and LFM Engine (HALE) combination algorithm. In tandem with OmniVision’s mature and widely deployed OX01A10 and OX02A10 LFM image sensors, the OAX4010 enables more intelligent decision-making by providing the industry’s leading LFM and HDR simultaneously, while operating over […]