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 […]
Wi-Fi SoCs consume little power while maintaining continuous Wi-Fi connections
The DA16200 is a highly-integrated, ultra-low-power Wi-Fi networking SoC that, together with two modules that leverage Dialog’s VirtualZero technology, deliver a breakthrough in battery life for Wi-Fi connected, battery-powered IoT devices. The rise of IoT products, including connected door locks, thermostats and security video cameras, that require “always on” connectivity with a continuous Wi-Fi connection […]
BLE module reduces cost of adding Bluetooth low energy functionality to an IoT system
Dialog Semiconductor plc announced the availability of the DA14531 SmartBond TINY module, empowering customers to build the next generation of connected devices. The SmartBond TINY module was specifically optimized to significantly reduce the cost of adding Bluetooth low energy functionality to an IoT system. Its easy-to-use design and software allow developers to quickly and intuitively […]
Developing connected medical devices for the IoT
Super-small radio SoCs are being paired with innovative battery technologies to bring inexpensive medical electronics online. Adrie Van Meijeren, Low Power Connectivity • Dialog Semiconductor The Internet of Things (IoT) has disrupted many industries in short order. However, when it comes to adopting the IoT, the medical and pharmaceutical space has largely been held back. […]
Device-side IO-Link-compliant transceiver IC features advanced protection circuitry, low power dissipation
The CCE4503 is a new IO-Link IC that connects the smallest and most price-sensitive IO-Link Device sensors and actuators. The CCE4503 is the first IO-Link IC to be launched by Dialog Semiconductor following its acquisition of Creative Chips in November 2019 and complements the company’s well-established family of IO-Link Device and Master ICs. IO-Link is […]
BLE SoCs, modules billed as world’s smallest
The new DA14531 is being billed as the world’s smallest and most power-efficient Bluetooth 5.1 SoC and module to simplify Bluetooth product development and enable wider adoption. The chip, also known as SmartBond TINY, is currently in production. It will further extend Dialog’s position as a leader in the Bluetooth device market with the broadest […]
Bluetooth and the road to a keyless future
Efforts are underway to let smartphones double as car keys. Erik Peters, Dialog Semiconductor From hands-free calling to tire pressure monitoring systems, Bluetooth has revolutionized the way we interact with our vehicles and how the vehicle itself communicates with other technology systems and services. So, what’s next? Improved internet connectivity and other technological advancements have […]
Configurable mixed-signal ICs optimized for automotive use
A Configurable Mixed-Signal IC (CMIC) for the automotive industry, the SLG46620-A, brings Dialog Semiconductor’s GreenPAK platform to the automotive space, providing lower project costs, an accelerated time to market and unified development flows. This CMIC, along with other members of the GreenPAK family, replace dozens of components in automotive applications to optimize flexibility, footprint and […]
Ultra-low-power Wi-Fi connectivity chipset aims to accelerate IoT adoption
Dialog Semiconductor plc has introduced the FC9000, the first Wi-Fi SoC to be released since the closing of the acquisition of Silicon Motion’s Mobile Communications product line on May 31, 2019. The FC9000 is targeted at battery-powered IoT devices such as smart door locks, video monitoring systems, smart thermostats, and wireless sensors enabling direct connectivity […]
Audio codecs excel at noise cancellation, low power consumption
The DA740x is a family of highly-integrated audio codec chips that deliver best-in-class active noise cancellation (ANC), providing optimal audio performance in any environment to the rapidly-growing wireless headphones market. The DA740x supports feedforward and feedback ANC topologies in which the noise canceling microphones sit either outside or inside the headphone cup. With its integrated […]
