TDK Corporation launches a new high performance and fault-tolerant InvenSense inertial measurement unit (IMU) family targeted at industrial applications. The new products, IIM-46234 and IIM-46230, include multiple 6-axis sensors, each of which can measure three dimensions of linear acceleration and three dimensions of rotational rate. With its ability to take precise measurements in harsh environments characterized by […]
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Dev kit helps integrate sensors onto robotic platforms
TDK Corporation announces RoboKit, a new development kit that enables seamless integration of solutions from TDK’s portfolio designed for the robotics market. RoboKit integrates key TDK offerings such as InvenSense ICM-42688-P 6-axis IMU, InvenSense ICP-10111 capacitive barometric pressure sensor, InvenSense ICS-43434 multi-mode digital microphone, Chirp CH-101 and CH-201 ultrasonic ToF sensors, and Micronas motor controller, angle sensor, and position sensors. […]
Low-power Arduino boards handle industrial temperature ranges
At CES 2020 Arduino announced the low-power new Arduino Portenta Family. Designed for demanding industrial applications, AI edge processing and robotics, it features a new standard for open high-density interconnect to support advanced peripherals. The first member of the family is the Arduino Portenta H7 module – a dual-core Arm Cortex-M7 and Cortex-M4 running at […]
LoRa SoC connects smart devices to IoT via long-distance wireless links
Powering the search for sustainability through smart infrastructure and logistics, smart industry and smart living, STMicroelectronics has announced the world’s first LoRa system-on-chip (SoC) for connecting smart devices to the Internet of Things (IoT) using long-distance wireless connections. The STM32WLE5 SoC lets product developers create devices such as remote environmental sensors, meters, trackers, and process controllers that help […]
Driver monitoring IC checks drowsiness/distraction for NCAP requirements
Seeing Machines has launched a variant of its FOVIO Driver Monitoring (FOVIO) chip solution which has been developed to specifically address the European New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) requirements for driver drowsiness and distraction detection to achieve safety ratings from 2022. The Seeing Machines FOVIO Chip solution was introduced by the Company in 2018 offering […]
SDK speeds iOS holographic multi-dimensional volumetric rendering work
IKIN announced it is creating an SDK for iOS holographic rendering, with professional services support from Unity Technologies. The SDK will facilitate the deployment of multi-dimensional, volumetric rendering for iOS devices. These capabilities, when utilized with IKIN’s upcoming RYZ mobile device accessory, will allow every developer and user to experience interactive 3-D, holographic images projected […]
Hi-rez image sensors for mobile cameras feature 48 MP density and 1.2-micron pixels
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced at CES the OV48C, a 48 megapixel (MP) image sensor with a large 1.2 micron pixel size to enable high resolution and excellent low light performance for flagship smartphone cameras. The OV48C is the industry’s first image sensor for high resolution mobile cameras with on-chip dual conversion gain HDR, which eliminates motion artifacts and produces an […]
E-paper displays deliver higher rez in larger formats
Pervasive Displays (PDi) announces the introduction of the E24581JS084 5.8-inch and E2969JS084 9.7-inch tri-color Electronic Paper Display (EPD) modules offering high bi-stable image resolution of 134 dpi and 121 dpi respectively. Along with their high resolution, ultra-low power operation and fast update cycle, the displays also feature integrated timing controllers, an extended operating temperature range of […]
Industrial Internet Consortium and Trusted IoT Alliance join forces
The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) and the Trusted IoT Alliance (TIoTA) day they are combining their memberships. Effective immediately, the organizations will work together under the IIC umbrella to drive industry collaboration and research, foster open systems development and promote best practices for trusted IoT systems such as blockchain and related distributed ledger technologies (DLT). […]
4K video processor sports low power consumption, HEVC Compression for security and surveillance apps
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced in advance of CES the OA805, a video processor that supports high-efficiency video coding (HEVC) compression with the lowest power consumption in the industry. The interest in HEVC (also known as H.265) for IoT-enabled home security devices is growing rapidly. This advanced video compression standard reduces storage requirements and enables the streaming of 4K […]