Aldec, Inc. has added an automatic UVM Generator function to Riviera-PRO. The addition promises to greatly boost the productivity of Riviera-PRO users taking advantage of the benefits of the Universal Verification Methodology, which contains guidance on the creation and reuse of verification test benches. Riviera-PRO’s new function automatically creates the UVM testbench (in SystemVerilog, the […]
Positioning module uses inertial sensors to delivery meter-level GNSS accuracy
u-blox has announced the NEO-M9V global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver. The first u-blox positioning receiver to offer both untethered dead reckoning (UDR) and automotive dead reckoning (ADR), NEO-M9V is a perfect fit for fleet management and micro mobility applications that require reliable meter-level positioning accuracy even in challenging GNSS signal environments such as urban […]
AC-DC power supplies boast 330% peak current
COSEL Co, Ltd announced the introduction of 1,000W free-air convection cooling power supplies, the AEA1000F series. With demanding applications in mind, the AEA1000F is able to deliver 330% peak power for a period of up to 3,000 milliseconds. Designed for applications requiring a high level of safety, the AEA1000F is certified according to the EN62477-1 […]
Voice processors for smart home devices provide audio echo cancellation
Built on XMOS’ xcore.ai chip infrastructure, the XVF3610 and XVF3615 offer industry-leading voice processing solutions in a cost-effective and easy-to-integrate package. The designs mark an evolution of the XVF3510 voice processor already used within Amazon Alexa systems and provide powerful audio echo cancellation (AEC) and interference cancellation algorithms to suppress noise from dominant sources and enable […]
Common-mode chokes support high-voltage, dc power line applications
Bourns, Inc. announced its new automotive-grade, AEC-Q200 compliant SRF7035A Common Mode Choke Series designed to support high voltage and current in DC power line applications. There are five impedance ratings with voltages up to 80 VDC and current up to 5 A. This gives designers additional flexibility and also expands the use of compact common-mode filters […]
Development platform handles NXP S32K3 MCUs
IAR Systems presented the latest addition to its extensive list of microcontrollers (MCUs) supported by IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm. Now available is support for NXP’s S32K3 MCU family. S32K3 MCUs are designed for evolving body electronics, battery management, and zone and domain controllers. This extended MCU support will help developers maximize application performance, maintain […]
Ultra-high power thick-film chip resistors offer PCB space savings
Today’s electronics devices push the envelope for smaller designs and greater functionality. Stackpole’s RMCP-UP is a high-power thick film chip resistor with very high power ratings for each case size, ranging from 0.2W rated 0402 sizes to 3W 2512 size. These elevated power ratings allow design engineers to use smaller chip resistors to free up […]
Single/Dual 4-A isolated GaN gate drivers feature high transient immunity
Teledyne e2v HiRel announced the availability of a pair of new isolated gate drivers ideally suited for driving GaN power parts used in a wide variety of power supply, dc/dc converter, battery management systems (BMS), Point-of-Load (POL) modules, and motor control applications. The TDGD27x isolated gate drivers utilize silicon isolation technology, supporting up to 2.5 […]
Module speeds security integration of OpenVPX MOSA-based systems
Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions has introduced the industry’s first plug-in module to bring commercial-off-the-shelf, defense-grade system security to rugged OpenVPX-based systems. The XMC-528 Xilinx Ultrascale+ MPSoC XMC Mezzanine Card is the first member of Curtiss-Wright’s new family of enhanced TrustedCOTS (eTCOTS) solutions. This XMC (VITA 42/61) module speeds the integration of advanced security IP, such as Raytheon’s Night Cover product […]
Three-phase DIN rail ac-dc supplies sport +20% peak rating, low inrush current
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand three-phase DRB120 and DRB240 DIN rail mount AC-DC power supplies. The models are rated at 120W and 240W with a two-second peak power capability of 144W and 288W, allowing for operation with inductive and capacitive loads. On initial start-up, the products have a low energy inrush […]