Diodes Incorporated has introduced the AP7347DQ low dropout (LDO) voltage regulator, which is highly optimized for demanding noise-sensitive power-related automotive applications. This automotive-compliant high output accuracy LDO is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified, manufactured in IATF 16949 certified facilities, and fully supports automotive production part approval processes (PPAPs). These qualities make it well-suited to design into […]
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Memory accelerator platform optimized for enterprise and cloud server deployments
Astera Labs announced its new Leo Memory Accelerator Platform for Compute Express Link (CXL) 1.1/2.0 interconnects to enable robust disaggregated memory pooling and expansion for processors, workload accelerators, and smart I/O devices. Leo overcomes processor memory bandwidth bottlenecks and capacity limitations while offering built-in fleet management and deep diagnostic capabilities critical for large-scale enterprise and […]
5G modules bring home the video
Aviwest designs 5G wireless modules into its video communications products, bringing video wirelessly from cameras to production rooms. Whether it’s news or sports, broadcasting from live events takes a lot of technology — and bandwidth — starting with getting a camera feed to a control room. 5G and private networks are changing the way video…
Smart cable modules overcome 400/800G Ethernet connectivity bottlenecks
Astera Labs announced its new Taurus Smart Cable Module (Taurus SCM) portfolio to overcome performance bottlenecks in data center Switch-to-Switch and Switch-to-Server interconnects running up to 100G/Lane for 200/400/800 GbE. The Taurus SCM enables cloud system integrators and cable assembly vendors to rapidly develop and deploy cost-effective, copper-based Smart Electrical Cables (SEC) with purpose-built intelligence […]
Compact computing module offers strong processor and graphics performance
Review Display Systems Inc. has announced the introduction of a new SMARC module from Kontron, a leading global provider of embedded computing technology. The powerful but energy-saving SMARC-fA3399 module is based on the six-core Arm Rockchip RK3399K processor which features a low-power dual-core Cortex-A72 and a quad-core Cortex-A53. The Kontron SMARC-fA3399 provides the ideal platform […]
5-W ac/dc converters come in 3-W footprint
Two new 5-W, board-mount ac/dc product ranges come in a choice of industry standard sizes and pin-outs, at competitive prices. The RAC05E-K series is compatible with existing 3-W part footprints and the RAC05E-KT series is in the ‘EI30’ transformer-pack style. Both series achieve 5 W in the same footprint as other 3-W parts on the […]
Data-centric software framework carries functional safety certification for EV, AI apps
Foundational components of RTI Connext Drive are now certified to ISO 26262 ASIL D. This is the most stringent Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) for road vehicles. Connext Drive is already proven-in-use as the underlying software framework for multiple production vehicle models on the road today, leading to more than 64% compound annual revenue growth […]
Gallery: Sights from 2021 Automotive Tech Week, Novi, Mich.
The Automotive Tech Week event running Nov. 15-19 covered automotive interiors, ADAS and autonomous vehicle technology, advanced propulsion, and automotive user experience topics. The exposition associated with the event featured examples of technical advances now making their way into the designs of automotive OEMs. Here are a few of the more notable developments we saw […]
Security development tools work on STM32 MPUs
IAR Systems presented their Compliance Suite for STM32. Compliance Suite provides developers and organizations with the security development tools, practical guidance, and knowledge needed to rapidly build applications that are compliant with security legislation, such as the US Cyber Security Improvement Act, the European Consumer IoT Security Standard EN 303 645 (ETSI), UK & Australian […]
AEC-Q200 compliant shielded power inductors feature high current ratings
Bourns, Inc. announced the company’s Model SRP7020TA and SRP8540A High Current Shielded Power Inductor Series. These automotive-grade, AEC-Q200 compliant inductors feature shielded construction, a metal alloy powder core, low magnetic field radiation, low buzz noise, and a wide operating temperature range of -55 to +150 °C. Both new power inductor series is designed for electromagnetic interference (EMI) filtering and […]