The MIPI Alliance announced the adoption of the MIPI A-PHY v1.0 specification as an IEEE standard. Published as IEEE 2977-2021, IEEE Standard for Adoption of MIPI Alliance Specification for A-PHY Interface (A-PHY) Version 1.0, A-PHY is the first asymmetric, industry-standard, long-reach, serializer-deserializer (SerDes) physical layer interface for automotive applications. The process was initiated in October 2020 […]
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Video encoder/decoder enable HD video w/ low-cost cables and connectors
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced its new Automotive HD Link (AHL) technology that enables automotive manufacturers to deliver high-definition video over low-cost cables and connectors that currently support standard-definition video. HD video is an increasingly important in-car safety system for object recognition functionality. The new RAA279971 AHL encoder and RAA279972 decoder use a modulated analog signal […]
High-performance MCUs offer increased competing capability of traditional, Flash-based devices
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 […]
IP stack/10BASE-T1L Ethernet MAC-PHY device combo speeds industrial ethernet development work
SEGGER Microcontroller GmbH announced a collaboration with Analog Devices, Inc. provides embedded engineers with a new solution for the development of industrial Ethernet applications including the new Ethernet-APL standard. The collaboration between the two companies revolves around emNet, SEGGER’s IP stack, and the ADIN1110, Analog Devices’ robust, low-power industrial 10BASE-T1L Ethernet MAC-PHY device. The combination […]
UWB sensors compete with RFID, BLE apps
KINEXON makes industrial connectivity and ultra-precise indoor-localization available for the mass market at a price point comparable to RFID and BLE solutions: With the X-Tag, the company now offers the world’s most cost-efficient UWB-sensor for the industrial Internet of Things. Companies can deploy the X-Tag for previously unfeasible IoT applications and increase their productivity in […]
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 […]
Arm-based platform incorporates machine learning engine for IoT edge device designs
Designed to be the solution for an AI computing device right at the Edge, Sondrel’s new SFA 100 IP reference platform makes creating high-performance, battery-powered IoT devices easy and fast. The design has an onboard Arm CPU to locally process data gathered from its associated sensors for onward transmission via wired or wireless connection for […]
5.0-in TFT LCD module includes capacitive touch panel
Display solutions and Review Display Systems Inc. (RDS) has announced the availability of a new 5.0-inch TFT display module. The custom-modified 5.0-inch TFT LCD has WVGA (800 x 480 pixel) resolution, implements in-plane switching |(IPS) technology, offers an integrated capacitive touch panel, and supports an integrated LVDS display interface. Exceptional optical performance is guaranteed with […]
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 […]