MediaTek today announced the Dimensity 820 system-on-chip (SoC) which is optimized for premium user experiences. The Dimensity 820 delivers ultra-fast 5G speeds, and is feature-packed with MediaTek’s latest multimedia, AI and imaging innovations. Dimensity 820 packs high performance Arm Mali G57 GPU graphics plus HyperEngine 2.0 enhancements so users can immerse themselves in the latest mobile games. Brands […]
SDK adds accurate distance measurement capabilities to BLE SoCs for covid distancing needs
Dialog Semiconductor plc announced a new Wireless Ranging (WiRa) Software Development Kit (SDK) that adds highly accurate and reliable distance measurement capabilities to its DA1469x family of BLE SoCs. The need for more accurate and reliable distance measurement and tracing technology has become even more critical in the wake of COVID-19. With businesses across the […]
SoC handles chores for entry-level rearview cameras
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced its 1.3MP OX01E10 SoC, providing automotive designers with the industry’s best imaging performance for entry-level rearview cameras (RVC) across a wide range of challenging lighting conditions, along with the most compact form factor and lowest power consumption. In a single, 1/4” optical format package, the OX01E10 integrates a 3 micron image sensor […]
QCS-AX2 chipset family supports 6 GHz spectrum band based on enhanced Wi-Fi 6E
ON Semiconductor sampling of its new QCS-AX2 chipset family that supports the 6GHz spectrum band based on the enhanced Wi-Fi 6E standard. Designed with a high performance, flexible architecture to maximize usage of the 6GHz band, the new product family is optimized for high-throughput Wi-Fi applications, such as access points, gateways, and mesh networking solutions […]
SoC creates eight independent pin channels for ATE equipment
A new pin electronics SoC called Mt. Mystery increases speed by 50%, reduces power by 67%, and reduces total size by 75%. For ATE system designers the 50% speed increase permits the test of the most modern processor, SOC, FPGA, and memory technologies. The 67% reduction in power permits tripling the number of pins/devices under […]
Bluetooth LE gateway reads 12,000 Sentinel BLE 5 tags in less than a minute
OnAsset Intelligence has successfully proven that Bluetooth Low Energy 5 (Bluetooth LE) is viable for large-scale industrial use cases. In an industry first, OnAsset’s Bluetooth LE gateway has read 12,000 Sentinel Bluetooth 5 tags in a single room in under 60 seconds. Many companies producing Bluetooth LE tags and gateways refer to theoretical data, mathematical […]
NB2 IoT chipset delivers low cost, ultra-low power in tiny 5.7mm x 5.7mm footprint
Given the radio technology’s power efficiency, cost savings, reliability, and global reach, Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) promises to a standout for IoT applications. With an estimated 3.2 billion cellular IoT connections in 2024, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is placing bets on that promise with the introduction of their 212 LTE IoT modem. The one-chip device includes a […]
Chip design software promotes high-throughput camera and display SoC development
Synopsys announced it is expanding its MIPI camera and display IP portfolio with the DesignWare MIPI C-PHY/D-PHY IP for a range of FinFET processes. The silicon-proven C-PHY/D-PHY IP is compliant with the MIPI C-PHY v1.2 and D-PHY v2.1 specifications for a low-risk solution targeting high-resolution imaging and display SoCs. In addition, the C-PHY/D-PHY meets the stringent functional […]
A new technique to maximize scan diagnosis throughput
by Jayant D’Souza, product manager Tessent group at Mentor, a Siemens Business Charged with the task of improving yield, product engineers need to find the location of defects in manufactured ICs quickly and efficiently. Typically, they use failing test cycles to perform scan diagnosis, which is then analyzed to reveal the location and root cause […]
Wireless SoCs feature ultra-low transmit/receive power dissipation
Silicon Labs announces a new family of secure, proprietary wireless system-on-chip (SoC) devices designed for power- and size-constrained IoT products powered by batteries or energy harvesting sources. Target applications include electronic shelf labels (ESL), building security, industrial automation sensors and custom modules for commercial lighting. Based on Silicon Labs’ Wireless Gecko Series 2 platform, the new EFR32FG22 (FG22) SoCs […]
