The QT780 Series of space qualified crystal oscillators are designed for use as primary clocks in low-earth orbit, small communications and broadcasting satellites. The QT780 series is offered with a broad range of operating frequencies (230 kHz – 162.5 MHz) to serve a variety of LEO programs and ECCN:EAR99 listing to facilitate procurement to qualified […]
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DAC carries on-chip reference, SPI interface, gives 14-bit current output
The AD5770R is a 6‑channel, 14‑bit resolution, low noise, programmable current output, digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for photonics control applications. The device incorporates a 1.25 V, on-chip voltage reference, a 2.5 kΩ precision resistor for reference current generation, die temperature, output monitoring functions, a fault alarm, and reset functions. Key Features ► 6-channel, current output DAC […]
Dual, simultaneous sampling, 14‑bit SAR ADC offers differential inputs
The AD7381 is a 14‑bit, pin-compatible, dual simultaneous sampling, high speed, low power, successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that operates from a 3.0 V to 3.6 V power supply and features throughput rates up to 4 MSPS. The analog input type is differential, accepts a wide common-mode input voltage, and is sampled and […]
LoRa software building blocks simplify IoT device development and deployments
Semtech Corporation announced the release of LoRa Basics, software building blocks to assist solution developers in quickly realizing the return on investment (ROI) their customers want. All LoRa Basics releases will be available on Semtech’s LoRa Developer Portal as open source. “To get LoRa-based solutions to market faster, developers can leverage Semtech’s free, supported and […]
Free LoRaWAN educational modules accelerate IoT applications
Semtech Corporation has announced the open registration of the LoRaWAN Academy for everyone, from large enterprises to individual developers. The LoRaWAN Academy provides comprehensive, free educational modules for students, engineers, developers, and enterprises to develop Internet of Things applications using LoRa-based technologies. “Developers are the most important part of any modern technology platform, and the […]
Key factors to consider when choosing a microcontroller
When designing an embedded system with an MCU, which one should you pick? This guide provides you with a quick overview to help you narrow down your choices. A microcontroller (MCU), is the smallest and most basic computer. Running on a single chip, it has a CPU, memories (RAM and ROM), and interfaces (input/output ports) […]
Trace visualization tool includes FreeRTOS stack analysis, interval details
Percepio announces the release of Tracealyzer version 4.3. The new version has new features for state machine analysis, stack usage analysis for Amazon FreeRTOS and major performance improvements when working with large traces. “This is a major step in the Tracealyzer evolution,” says Percepio CEO Dr. Johan Kraft. “For instance, the new Interval Details view […]
MIL-rugged 1G/10G Ethernet Cisco IOS switch optimized for aerospace
Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions division today announced the newest addition to its family of small form factor (SFF) network switches, the Parvus DuraNET 3300, a MIL-rugged 1G/10G Ethernet Cisco IOS-managed switch designed specifically for the embedded aerospace/defense market. The DuraNET 3300 is a deployable 26-port Layer 2/Layer 3 (L2/L3) Ethernet switch packaged in an extremely rugged […]
RAID5 added to embedded file system
SEGGER has added a RAID5 option to its emFile embedded file system to maximize data integrity and reliability. RAID5 delivers data integrity in providing an additional layer of fail-safety on top of the CRC and/or error correction used by the underlying driver or storage medium. With RAID5, the storage device is divided into several partitions, […]
Security verification package makes SoCs more bullet-proof
Tortuga Logic announced a partnership with Synopsys to offer a security verification solution that identifies and prevents vulnerabilities in system-on-chip (SoC) designs. The basis of the solution is the combination of security features built into Synopsys’ DesignWare ARC Processor IP and Radix-S, Tortuga Logic’s industry-leading security verification software. Radix-S scans a system’s hardware and software […]