Texas Instruments introduced a new high-performance microcontroller (MCU) portfolio that advances real-time control, networking, and analytics applications at the edge. With new Sitara AM2x MCUs, engineers can achieve 10 times the computing capability of traditional, flash-based MCUs. This high-performance portfolio closes the growing gap between today’s MCUs and processors, enabling designers to push the limits […]
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Embedded optical modules handle 100 Gbps
I-PEX is shipping sample quantities of a new Embedded Optical Module (EOM) for Active Optical Modules for internal optical cable connections. The EOM uses the silicon-photonics IC optical I/O core from AIO Core Co., Ltd. The I-PEX EOM is related to our I-PEX Embedded Optical Blade (EOB), an ultra-thin active optical module, which is still […]
Standardized boards/interfaces/software building blocks simplify IoT designs
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced an innovative new IoT system design platform that significantly eases the prototyping of IoT systems. The Renesas Quick-Connect IoT system consists of standardized boards and interfaces, enabling designers to quickly and easily connect a wide range of sensors to MCU development boards. The new system also delivers core software building blocks […]
Linux SoM dev kit includes LTE Cat M1 / NB-IoT
TT Electronics announced the launch of its S-2CONNECT Creo Development Kit with LTE Cat M1 / NB-IoT to accelerate digital programmes. The kit is designed for software developers who are charged with reducing R&D risk and fast-tracking their IoT application development. The Kit includes the S-2CONNECT Creo system-on-module (SOM), an evaluation board, and accessories, and […]
Ruggedized TFT-LCDs feature sunlight-readable, low power consumption models
DATA MODUL is introducing its newest addition to its Ruggedized TFT line, the sunlight-readable and lower power consumption display with Blanview technology from Toppan (OrtusTech). Toppan’s unique TFT-LCD technology, known as “Blanview,” enables the display to create high contrast and crisp images, even in bright circumstances. In addition, the displays are characterized by low power […]
Mini PCs/motherboards carry Intel Atom x6000E, Pentium, Celeron N and J Processors
ASRock Industrial Computer brings the new Mini PCs and motherboards powered by Intel Atom x6000E Series, Intel Pentium, and Celeron N and J Series Processors (Elkhart Lake), with available selections- NUC 6000 BOX Series, iBOX 6000 Series, and NUC 6000 Motherboard Series. Featuring advanced CPU and graphics performance with integrated IoT features and longevity support, […]
Symmetric multiprocessing version of FreeRTOS becomes available
XMOS, in partnership with Amazon, announces the release of symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) FreeRTOS, enabling electronics manufacturers to build complex embedded systems faster and more easily than ever before. With significant contributions from XMOS and other partners, this all-new SMP version marks a step-change in the capabilities of the FreeRTOS kernel, with verification and maintenance provided […]
Kits assists developers in evaluating potential of Bluetooth direction finding and high-precision indoor positioning
u-blox has announced the release of two “explorer kits” aimed at letting product developers evaluate the potential of Bluetooth direction finding and high precision indoor positioning. Designed for low power consumption, simple deployment, and low cost of ownership, the u-blox XPLR-AOA-1, and XPLR-AOA-2 explorer kits make it easy to test the technology’s capabilities to enable […]
Dev tool enables development of remote I/O data acquisition modules
IAR Systems announced that its development tools have enabled Advantech to successfully develop their latest remote I/O data acquisition module, ADAM-6300. ADAM-6300 is able to serve as an intelligent network node in an IoT application, to meet the needs of environmental monitoring, make application configurations easier and faster and assist companies in their digital transformation. […]
CMOS vision sensors provide 2k and 4k resolution
Teledyne e2v introduces Tetra, a low-cost, high-performance quad linear CMOS sensor family. The Tetra sensors are ideal for food sorting, recycling, logistics, pick-and-place, document scanning, and other machine vision applications that require cost-effective mono, color, and multispectral imaging. Tetra sensors are available in a 2k resolution with a 14 μm x 14 μm pixel size, […]