TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance-critical applications, today announced the versatile OPB9001 PCB module for industrial and medical applications. The OPB9001 includes the OPB9000 reflective sensor and eliminates the need for peripheral circuitry like resistors, regulators, and capacitors as such functionality is integrated into its small, robust package. This reflective sensor […]
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Full vehicle HD 1080p LCD video controller includes 4-lane MIPI-CSI2 input
Renesas introduced the RAA278842 LCD video controller – the automotive industry’s first full HD 1080p LCD video controller to include a 4-lane MIPI-CSI2 input, designed to help automotive system manufacturers develop versatile and reliable display systems to promote the highest level of HMI graphics for analog and digital video content. Built with a 4-lane (or […]
Debugger, C/C++ compiler toolchain for STM8 MCUs sports functional safety tools
IAR Systems extends its strong tools offering for safety-related software development by launching a certified version of its development tools for STM8. STMicroelectronics’ 8-bit STM8 MCUs are used for automotive and other industrial applications where reliability and cost-effectiveness are important. The functional safety edition of IAR Embedded Workbench for STM8 is certified by TÜV SÜD […]
Clock generators, buffers, and PCIe clocks/buffers AEC-Q100-qualified for auto apps
Automotive-grade timing solutions are designed to meet the demanding clocking needs of in-vehicle systems. The new AEC-Q100-qualified timing devices include Si5332 any-frequency programmable clock generators, Si5225x PCIe Gen1/2/3/4/5 clocks, Si5325x PCIe buffers and Si5335x fanout clock buffers. These timing devices help automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers simplify clock tree design, reduce system points of failure, […]
First 8-Pin STM32 MCUs target simple embedded projects
STM32 microcontrollers (MCU) from STMicroelectronics are now available in an 8-pin package, enabling simple embedded projects to leverage 32-bit performance and flexibility in a compact and cost-effective outline. The four new STM32G0 devices deliver a unique combination of 8-pin economy with a 64MHz Arm Cortex-M0+ CPU giving 59 DMIPS, up to 8Kbyte RAM and 32Kbyte Flash on-chip, […]
Development board speeds designs for AI at the Edge
The BeagleBoard.org Foundation announces general availability of the BeagleBoard.org BeagleBone low-cost development board enabling new AI applications. Built on our proven open source Linux approach, BeagleBone AI fills the gap between small single board computers (SBCs) and more powerful industrial computers. Leveraging the Texas Instruments Sitara AM5729 processor, developers have access to powerful machine learning […]
Ultrasonic sensor disks offer serial resonance frequency of 2000 kHz
TDK Corporation presents a new series of ceramic-based EPCOS ultrasonic sensor disks, comprising two standard types. The B59050Z0206A030 sensor disk has a diameter of 5.0 mm and thickness of 1.02 mm. With a serial resonance frequency of 2000 kHz it features thickness oscillation mode (axial), making is suitable for use in liquid media. The B59070Z0285D12* […]
element14 Community launches ThinkON design challenge using sensor development kit
element14.com, an Avnet community, is teaming up with ON Semiconductor and Hackster.io to inspire developers to create innovative solutions to everyday problems as part of the ThinkON Design Challenge. Both element14 and Hackster.io community members are invited to design the most creative solution utilizing the ON Semiconductor RSL10 Sensor Development Kit (RSL10-SENSE-GEVK). Example projects could […]
Chipset combines Secure Element, NFC, and UWB for mobile apps
NXP Semiconductors N.V. officially announced its secure fine ranging chipset, SR100T – designed to bring remarkably precise positioning performance tailored for next-generation UWB-enabled mobile devices. With the SR100T, mobile devices will be able to communicate with connected doors, points of entry, and cars to open them once approaching. Lights, audio speakers, and any other connected […]
Digital proximity sensor module occupies just 1mm3 of volume
ams has announced the world’s smallest digital proximity sensor module. The ultra-small package of the TMD2635 occupies just 1mm3 of volume and enables audio manufacturers of True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbud products to develop smaller, lighter industrial design earbuds. The IR proximity sensor enables wireless earbud in-and-out of ear detection to help extend battery life between […]