A servo motor, used for position feedback of angular rotation, applies pulse width modulation (PWM) signals for precise control over motion. Industrial design engineers can change the rotation angle and direction of the motor by varying the width of the PWM signal, and here, the role of MCU, which generates the PWM signal, inevitably becomes […]
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High-capacity proFPGA handles ASIC and SoC designs up to 2 billion ASIC gates
PRO DESIGN announced the launch of its innovative high-capacity proFPGA quad Stratix 10 GX 10M system. It is the next generation of its successful, modular, scalable and most compact high-performance FPGA Prototyping solution based on the recently released Intel Stratix 10 GX 10M FPGA, which is currently the biggest FPGA on the market. The new […]
Super-accurate, low-power temperature sensors comply with I2C and SMBus 3.0
With typical temperature-reading accuracy of 0.25°C and low operating and standby current, the STMicroelectronics STTS22H enhances temperature and heat-flow monitoring in asset trackers, shipping-container loggers, HVAC systems, air humidifiers, refrigerators, building-automation systems, and smart consumer devices. The STTS22H is I2C and SMBus 3.0 compliant, and supports flexible operating modes including configurable output data rate (ODR) down […]
New 3D CMOS image sensor enables vision-guided robotics, logistics and surveillance
Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company, announces its new Bora Time-of-Flight CMOS image sensor, tailored for 3D detection and distance measurement to support the latest industrial applications, including vision guided robotics, logistics and surveillance. Based on an innovative 10µm pixel design and incorporating a resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels, the Bora image sensor offers […]
VME SBCs incorporate Xeon E Series MPUs
Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions division has introduced the VME-1910 SBC designed for system integrators seeking to modernize legacy VME systems. The delivers contemporary high-performance multi-core computing and advanced Trusted Computing capabilities in a board that’s pin-compatible with many older generations of VME SBCs without increasing power consumption. The VME-1910 features Intel’s powerful 6-core hyper-threading Intel 8th […]
SSD flash memory controller handles 3D NAND in SLC mode
The X1 SSD flash memory has been rigorously tested in sudden power fail situations and for reliability, offering excellent FIT rates. The industrial flash controller with hyMap® firmware, hyReliability™ features, and full SATA compliance is now in mass production and therefore available in large quantities. In addition to comprehensive NAND flash support for industrial applications, […]
Automotive Universal Flash Storage chips hold 512 GB
The industry’s first 512-gigabyte (GB) Automotive Universal Flash Storage (UFS) JEDEC Version 2.1 embedded memory solution supports a wide temperature range (-40 to +105°C), meets AEC-Q100 Grade24 requirements, and offers the extended reliability required by various automotive applications. The 512GB device joins the KIOXIA America, Inc. (formerly Toshiba Memory America, Inc.) lineup of Automotive UFS, […]
Smart-meter chipset now integrates both RF and PLC communication
Already widely used in smart electricity meters, STMicroelectronic’s ST8500 powerline communication (PLC) chipset now enables smart meters to communicate through existing power cables or radio frequency (RF) waves, combining the strengths of both types of connection. Where power lines may be too noisy for PLC, or where local regulations dictate, equipment makers can now implement wireless […]
Data center storage adapters interoperate with remote monitoring and diagnostics firmware
Data center administrators and IT managers want the ability to securely manage and trouble-shoot platforms and devices remotely, which requires that additional software, hardware and firmware be interfaced with storage adapters and other server components. Microchip Technology Inc. announced it has added this capability to its Adaptec Smart Storage adapters, which now seamlessly interoperate with MegaRAC […]
Four-channel GbE NIC supports 1000BASE-X optical, 1000BASE-T copper connectivity
Abaco Systems today announced the XMC477RC 4-Channel SFP Gigabit Ethernet Interface, further expanding the company’s range of network interface card options. The new XMC is distinguished by its support for four SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) modules for maximum flexibility, allowing customers to choose between 1000BASE-X optical or 1000BASE-T copper connectivity. When paired with an […]