The AutoTech: Detroit (formerly the TU Automotive) event took place in Novi, Mich. recently and featured about 100 exhibits plus conference tracks on ADAS and autonomous technology, connectivity, and mobility. Also part of the event was the Wards Auto Interiors & UX conference. We had a chance to tour the show floor and in some […]
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Platform speeds validation of hyperscale networks, security controls
The CF400 Appliance is a new ultra-high performance platform that accelerates the validation of hyperscale networks and security controls required to support the rapidly-expanding volume of encrypted traffic and increased cybersecurity requirements of large enterprises and telco carriers. Spirent’s CF400 Appliance is the industry’s first network security and application delivery test platform to provide 400G […]
JEDEC XFM removable storage device complies with Ver.1.0 PCIe/NVMe Spec
KIOXIA America, Inc. announced sampling of the industry’s first XFM DEVICE Ver.1.0-compliant removable PCIe standard attached, NVMe storage device: the XFMEXPRESS XT2. With a new form factor and connector, the XFM DEVICE Ver.1.0 standard delivers a combination of features designed to advance ultra-mobile PCs, IoT devices, and a variety of embedded applications. First introduced in […]
Software platform targets edge computer vision projects
Flex Logix Technologies, Inc., a supplier of fast and efficient edge AI inference accelerators, recently announced the availability of EasyVision Platforms designed to help customers get to market quickly with edge computer vision products for a wide range of markets, such as robotic vision, industrial, security, and retail analytics. “There is an explosive demand […]
Universal programmer/debugger enables design debugging over Wi-Fi, USB-C
MikroElektronika (MIKROE), the embedded solutions company that cuts development time via innovative hardware and software products based on proven standards, has launched UNI CODEGRIP, a universal programmer and debugger for ARM Cortex-M, RISC-V, PIC, dsPIC, PIC32, and AVR MCU architectures. Uniquely, CODEGRIP enables designers to program and debug their designs over Wi-Fi, as well as […]
Verification support for new UCIe standard accelerates adoption of chiplet interconnect protocol
Support for the new UCIe (Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express) standard provides an efficient approach to enable design and verification engineers to leverage the recently-introduced standard for die-to-die interface connectivity. Avery’s offering includes high-quality models and test suites that support pre-silicon verification of systems using UCIe. As part of the support for the standard, Avery Design […]
Tiny GPS module available in 4.5 x 4.5 mm form factor
u-blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced its smallest Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) module series to date, the u-blox MIA-M10. Built on the ultra-low-power u-blox M10 GNSS platform, MIA-M10 offers the most power-efficient solution for size-constrained battery-powered asset tracking devices. The module targets an expanding market for […]
What is the local interconnect network (LIN) bus?
The local interconnect network (LIN) bus is a single-wire bus (using the chassis ground) that enables the inexpensive integration of sensors and actuators in automobile networks. It can be used to create small subnets and can communicate over a power distribution system with a DC-LIN transceiver. This FAQ reviews the basics of LIN networks, details […]
High-capacity 512-GB microSD memory cards optimized for continuous 4K video recording
A high-capacity 512-gigabyte (GB) product has been added to the lineup of EXCERIA HIGH ENDURANCE microSD memory cards. The new 512GB product delivers sufficient performance and endurance in continuous high-resolution 4K video recordings of dashboard and surveillance cameras. As the evolution of dashboard cameras continues, with new features such as high-resolution recordings, multiple cameras and […]
MCUs target advanced industrial and IoT edge computing tasks
The new MCX portfolio of microcontrollers is designed to advance innovation in smart homes, smart factories, smart cities and across many emerging industrial and IoT edge applications. The portfolio includes four series of devices built on a common platform and is supported by the widely adopted MCUXpresso suite of development tools and software. This combined […]