EPC announces the introduction of a laser driver that integrates a 40 V, 10 A FET with integrated gate driver and 3.3 logic level input in a single chip for time-of-flight lidar systems used in robotics, surveillance systems, drones, autonomous cars, and vacuum cleaners. The EPC21601 is a laser driver that is controlled using 3.3 […]
3D flash memory features low read latency, fast I/O
Kioxia Corporation and Western Digital Corp. announced that the companies have developed their sixth-generation, 162-layer 3D flash memory technology. Marking the next milestone in the companies’ 20-year joint-venture partnership, this is the companies’ highest density and most advanced 3D flash memory technology to date, utilizing a wide range of technology and manufacturing innovations. This sixth-generation […]
In-circuit, universal flash programmer features credit-card-sized footprint
The SEGGER Flasher Compact is a full-featured, in-circuit, universal flash programming tool in a housing with a footprint smaller than that of a credit card. While the Flasher Compact can be used in stand-alone or PC-based mode, it is primarily designed for integration into production rigs or automated test equipment (ATE) where space is limited. […]
Embedded development tools support 64-bit ARM cores
IAR Systems presents that its C/C++ development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm now supports 64-bit Arm cores including Arm Cortex-A35, Cortex-A53, and Cortex-A55. Through IAR Embedded Workbench, IAR Systems provides its customers with the market’s most diverse microcontroller support as well as adapted licensing options to fit different organizations’ needs. In the embedded industry, […]
Analog precision measurement ICs feature low power dissipation
Designers can now achieve double the battery life together with robust protection and highest accuracy for the internet of things (IoT), industrial and healthcare applications with three new Essential Analog ICs from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.: MAX41400 instrumentation amplifier, MAX40108 precision operational amplifier, and MAX31343 real-time clock (RTC) with integrated MEMS oscillator. When designing IoT and battery-operated sensors, engineers […]
Automotive-grade IC interfaces resistive-bridge pressure sensors
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. introduced the A17700, an automotive-grade interface IC for resistive bridge pressure sensors featuring top-of-the-line signal conditioning algorithms. Built on decades of automotive sensor expertise, the A17700 delivers premium performance and increased system efficiency with flexible interface options – all in a small form factor. Market-leading features include Flexible compensation algorithms for accuracy […]
Software platform helps secure SoC handle contactless transactions
STMicroelectronics has launched STPay-Mobile, a platform that simplifies the virtualization of security-critical public transit ticketing and payment cards on smartphones and wearables. STPay-Mobile helps mobile-device manufacturers leverage the features of ST’s ST54 secure System-on-Chip (SoC) to handle contactless transactions and protect sensitive information, such as data and authentication credentials. Highlighting the value STPay-Mobile adds to card […]
eUICC enables turnkey open cellular connectivity for IoT devices
IoT application solution providers can now easily and remotely change mobile network operators with Avnet’s new GSMA 3.2 eUICC (embedded universal integrated circuit card) product family. The AVeUICC32xxBICS, developed in collaboration with BICS, the international communications enabler, and leading global IoT network connectivity provider, enables solution providers to future-proof their product without having to manually visit or recall IoT end […]
STM32 MCUs get AI firmware function pack, camera-module
A new AI firmware function pack and camera-module hardware bundle from STMicroelectronics enable embedded developers to build affordable and powerful computer-vision applications running locally, at the Edge, on STM32* microcontrollers (MCUs). The STM32Cube function pack, FP-AI-VISION1, contains several code examples demonstrating complete computer-vision applications running a convolutional neural network (CNN) on STM32H747 and easily portable on all STM32 […]
ARM development software covers new functional safety certificates
IAR Systems has updated the functional safety edition of the leading embedded development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm with new functional safety certificates. The new certificates add IEC 60730 for Household Appliances, ISO 13849 and IEC 62061 for Machinery Control Systems, IEC 61511 for Process Industry, and ISO 25119 for Agriculture and Forestry. From […]