LeddarTech announces its first publicly available sensor dataset for advanced driver assistance and autonomous driving research and development called the Leddar PixSet. This dataset is the first of its kind in the industry to include full-waveform data from LeddarTech’s Leddar Pixell, a 3D solid-state flash LiDAR sensor. LeddarTech will offer these datasets free of charge for academic and […]
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Low-power NB2 chipset includes ARM Cortex-M4 MCU
Sony Semiconductor Israel announced the launch of the Altair ALT1255, a new low-power NB2 chipset. The ALT1255 is 5G ready, designed with an integrated SIM (iSIM), user MCU, rich application layer, and GSM/GPRS fallback modem. The ALT1255 chipset empowers device manufacturers to develop low-power, cost-sensitive connected devices at a global scale to monitor, manage, and […]
Automotive-grade IC interfaces resistive-bridge pressure sensors
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. introduced the A17700, an automotive-grade interface IC for resistive bridge pressure sensors featuring top-of-the-line signal conditioning algorithms. Built on decades of automotive sensor expertise, the A17700 delivers premium performance and increased system efficiency with flexible interface options – all in a small form factor. Market-leading features include Flexible compensation algorithms for accuracy […]
Ultrasonic sensors feature 18-m range, beam angles to 80°
CUI Devices’ Sensors Group announced the addition of ultrasonic sensors to its product portfolio. Offering a range of a transmitter, receiver, and transceiver options with analog outputs, the ultrasonic sensors feature distance ratings from 0.2 up to 18 meters and beam angles of 75 or 80 degrees. The ultrasonic sensors models are housed in compact […]
Image sensor features superior autofocus for high end smartphones
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced in advance of Mobile World Congress Shanghai the OV50A image sensor, combining 50MP resolution, 1.0-micron pixel size, selective conversion gain, and a 1/1.5” optical format with quad phase detection (QPD) autofocus technology and on-chip remosaic. QPD enables 2×2 phase detection autofocus (PDAF) across the sensor’s entire image array, for 100% coverage. Unlike […]
Automotive 4D imaging radar platform uses COTS components
RadSee Technologies Ltd. announced the availability of the automotive industry’s first 4D imaging radar for ADAS and autonomous vehicles able to deliver ultra-high performance and scalability to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers at up to one-third the cost of previous solutions. By combining the company’s algorithms and patented antenna and system architecture with 77GHz commercial off-the-shelf […]
Ultra-low-power platform brings automatic image recognition to IoT
ON Semiconductor is pleased to introduce the RSL10 Smart Shot Camera, combining cloud-based AI with ultra-low-power image capture and recognition, to enable a new generation of IoT endpoints. The RSL10 Smart Shot Camera adds the power of AI-based image recognition to ultra-low-power IoT endpoints, such as surveillance cameras, restricted areas, factory automation, smart agriculture, and […]
AI SoC handles audio, voice, health monitoring and sensor apps
Atlazo, Inc. announced the launch of its first-generation AI SoC, AZ-N1, for smart tiny devices. The device is the industry’s first fully-integrated AI SoC featuring a high power-efficient Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning processor (Axon ITM) for audio, voice, health monitoring, and sensors. Atlazo’s hyper-low-power AZ-N1 AI SoC also integrates a low-power CODEC supporting up […]
Platform helps build IoT networks
Smart home integration is growing in popularity for many homeowners but is usually only possible with advanced whole-house systems. Quantum Integration’s internet-of-things (IoT) platform provides users complete control; whether novice or expert, anyone can build a powerful IoT network that can control just about anything from simple buttons to complex home integration systems. How is […]
Image sensors excel at near-infrared, ultra-low light surveillance work
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced during CES the OS02H10, a 2.9 micron, 1080p image sensor that provides a high-value option for adding the premium near-infrared (NIR) and ultra low light performance of its Nyxel and PureCel Plus technologies to mainstream surveillance cameras. This sensor also offers multiple high dynamic range (HDR) options for the best quality 1080p still and video captures of fast-moving […]
