Reduce the size and extend the life of bioimpedance (BioZ) remote-patient monitoring (RPM) devices with the MAX30009 low-power, high-performance BioZ analog front-end (AFE) from Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI). For developers of small, battery-powered, continuously wearable devices, this AFE on a chip offers clinical-grade vital sign measurements of bioimpedance analysis for patient health assessment for wellness wearables and […]
SD, microSD controllers offer SLC and 3D NAND flash support
Hyperstone introduces its new S9 family of Secure Digital (SD) and microSD memory card controllers. In the tradition of Hyperstone’s aspiration to provide the most reliable NAND flash controllers, the S9 meets the requirements of demanding applications with turnkey firmware. Additionally, the S9S version of the controller, with an application programming interface (API), adds various […]
Rad-hard eFPGA IP works with 90-nm rad-hard fab process
QuickLogic Corporation announced it has teamed with SkyWater Technology to make a “fast boot” rad-hard eFPGA IP available to users of SkyWater’s 90 nm rad-hard (RH90) process. This technology can be embedded as an IP core in ASIC and SoC devices or implemented as a custom rad-hard FPGA for mission-critical and/or ruggedized applications. QuickLogic’s eFPGA […]
Automotive-grade fuse first to carry 1 kVdc rating
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the new EV1K Series Fuses, the first Automotive Grade fuse with a rating of 1000 Vdc. They are designed and tested to meet the overcurrent circuit protection needs of the eMoblilty market, specifically Electric Vehicle (EV) applications. The EV1K provides overcurrent protection in EV high-voltage power supply applications, including: On-board chargers (OBCs); Battery […]
N-channel JFET switch replaces discontinued NXP/philips BF510 devices
Linear Integrated Systems, Inc. announced it has released a direct, pin-for-pin replacement for the Philips/NXP BF510. Per an NXP discontinuation notice published in June 2020, this part is no longer manufactured or supplied by NXP. The new Linear Systems’ LSBF510 is an N-Channel Single JFET for applications up the VHF range. The part’s features are: […]
GPU benchmarking suite measures smartphone processors to high-end gaming PCs
Basemark launched GPUScore, an all-new GPU (graphics processing unit) performance benchmarking suite for a wide device range from smartphones to high-end gaming PCs. GPUScore supports all modern graphics APIs, such as Vulkan, Metal, and DirectX, and operating systems such as Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS. GPUScore will consist of three different testing suites. Today, […]
Small-form-factor Ethernet switch optimized for near earth orbit, low earth orbit missions
Aitech Systems now offers the space industry’s first standalone small form factor (SFF) Ethernet switch designed and tested for near-earth orbit (NEO) and low earth orbit (LEO) missions. The new S-A6640 is a managed Ethernet Switch/Router with 12x1GE copper ports and uses IP and Ethernet protocols to help significantly improve communication speeds while lowering costs and […]
SoC handles processing tasks for ADAS, automated driving
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the R-Car V4H system on chip (SoC) for central processing in advanced driver-assistance (ADAS) and automated driving (AD) solutions. The R-Car V4H achieves deep learning performance of up to 34 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second), enabling high-speed image recognition and processing of surrounding objects by automotive cameras, radar, and lidar. The […]
High-current shunt resistors offer a 5-W power rating
Modern electronics utilize current sense resistors for portable power management. As larger and more powerful devices become portable, higher currents and higher power ratings become critical, however, space for any portable electrical device must always be conserved. The HCSM2818 from Stackpole offers a 5-watt continuous power rating to maximize power handling in a given PCB […]
Keysight to begin development of THz technology for 6G
Keysight Technologies, Inc. has been granted the first Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Spectrum Horizons Experimental license for developing 6G technology in sub-Terahertz (THz) frequency bands, between 95 gigahertz (GHz) and 3 THz. The FCC license enables Keysight to develop cutting-edge technology used by researchers in academia and the industry to accelerate innovations that support data-intensive high-bandwidth applications, imaging,…