Mentor announced that TSMC has certified multiple Mentor product lines and tools for the foundry’s recently announced 3nm (N3) process technology. The Mentor offerings now certified for TSMC’s N3 process include the Analog FastSPICE Platform, which provides leading-edge circuit verification for nanometer analog, radio frequency (RF), mixed-signal, memory and custom digital circuits. Mentor has also […]
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Computer-on-modules integrate AI acceleration for computer vision
In parallel with the 11th Gen Intel Core processor launch (code named “Tiger Lake”), congatec announces the availability of both its first COM-HPC Client size A module and a next-generation COM Express Compact Computer-on-Module. This provides engineers the choice to further scale the performance of their existing systems or develop the next generation of products utilizing COM-HPC’s […]
Discrete graphics memory accelerates photorealistic 3D experiences at 1 terabyte per second
Micron Technology, Inc. announced the world’s fastest discrete graphics memory solution, GDDR6X, the first to power system bandwidth up to 1 terabyte per second (TB/s). Working with visual computing technology leader NVIDIA, Micron debuted GDDR6X in the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 and GeForce RTX 3080 graphics processing units (GPUs), which are tailored to support the fast […]
Power-efficient 32-bit MCU with Arm Cortex-M0+ processor integrates liquid crystal driver
Seiko Epson Corporation has developed a new power-efficient flash microcontroller unit (MCU) with an ARM Corte -M0+ processor. The S1C31W65 is the latest addition to the popular S1C31W series of single-chip MCUs with an integrated liquid crystal driver. It is the first multipurpose microcontroller to support a segment liquid crystal display driver. Industrial equipment and […]
Linux software dev tools include static code analysis
IAR Systems announces an update of its build tools supporting implementation in Linux-based frameworks for automated application build and test processes. The latest version adds IARBuild for building IAR Embedded Workbench projects directly from the command line, enabling streamlined workflows from the developer environment to continuous integration. In addition, the tools now support the static […]
Wireless SoCs earn IoT security certifications
Silicon Labs announced that its hardware and software technologies dedicated to securing Internet of Things (IoT) devices against growing and evolving threats have earned third-party IoT security certifications from both PSA Certified and the ioXt Alliance. Secure Vault, available September 9 in Silicon Labs’ new EFR32MG21B multiprotocol wireless SoCs, achieved PSA Certified Level 2 certification, which is based on a comprehensive assurance framework co-founded by […]
Ultra-small medical implant radio features 2-m comm range
Murata Electronics today announced the availability of the Type 1RM ultra-small Medical Implant Communication System (MICS) band radio module. The LBAA0PC1RMH298 is designed for use in devices with data-intensive wireless capabilities that are used to diagnose, monitor, report, and provide warnings in support of human life. Typical applications include insulin, drug, and baclofen pumps as well […]
High-rez lidar unit optimized for autonomous driving apps
Hesai officially released its next-generation mechanical LiDAR, Pandar128. Designed for automotive volume production, Pandar128 is one of the most advanced mechanical LiDARs available and offers an ideal solution for autonomous driving applications. Resolution: up to 0.1° (H) * 0.125° (V) at 10 Hz refresh rate Up to 6,912,000 points/sec Detection capability: 200 m (10% reflectivity target) High […]
Septentrio announces global distribution partnership with Digi-Key
Septentrio announced that it has partnered with Digi-Key Electronics. Digi-Key now offers mosaic-X5 globally for customers who need secure and reliable high-accuracy positioning in a compact and low-power form factor. Septentrio mosaic-X5, a high-end GNSS receiver module delivering reliable centimeter-level positioning, is now available on the Digi-Key website Septentrio’s mosaic-X5 features complete multi-frequency multi-constellation technology […]
I/O-rich open-frame industrial panel PC targets harsh environments
Innovative embedded computing leader WINSYSTEMS today unveiled an I/O-rich open-frame industrial panel PC for extreme operating temperatures. The rugged PPC-12-413 single-board computer is unique among panel PCs in providing PC/104-Plus expansion ability while harnessing the power of the Intel Atom E3845 CPU and offering up to 8G DDR3L of system memory. These capabilities are coupled with the […]