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Microcontroller Tips
LoRaWAN security design tips: Designing with a stand-alone security chip
With the growth of the Internet of Things, cyber attacks are increasing at an alarming rate (Figure 1). Key provisioning, a process of key generation and device authentication, is a critical part of establishing security. Whoever holds the key will be able to access the payloads, i.e. the valuable data stored in the application server(s). […]
Embeddable DVR simultaneously records HD on two USB devices
The analog HD DVR Model 4023 captures JPEG snapshots without video interruption while it simultaneously makes HD recordings from two SUB devices. Outputs are either HD or composite and are selectable from playback/review. The DVR can be operated wirelessly with an external WiFi adapter. The unit features real-time video overlay of date and time and […]
8-bits and counting: 8-bit MCUs are still going strong
Microcontroller units (MCUs) never stop evolving; a more functional, featured MCU follows every model. Embedded systems have grown with continually growing MCU technology, yet there are many traditional MCUs that are still selling in high volumes. Atmel 8051 is one of those legendary MCUs which have developed a considerable demand in the market. The Atmel […]
Fiber-optic transmitters boost output power for telecom apps up to 35 MHz
TT Electronics is launching the OPF350A and OPF352A evolved fibre optic transmitter solutions based on 850nm LED technology. Engineered for field-proven reliability and consistent high-output performance, the new devices enable equipment makers to reduce turnaround times and simplify procurement and planning. Lead-times for the solutions are also improved to ten weeks. The OPF350A and OPF352A are […]
Software development environment handles SAM MCUs
Microchip Technology Inc. announced a unified software framework with the release of MPLAB Harmony version 3.0 (v3), extending support for SAM MCUs for the first time. The powerful development environment is progressively adding support across Microchip’s entire portfolio of 32-bit PIC and SAM MCUs, giving developers more options to meet different end application requirements. The new version […]
Image sensor model provides real-time inputs to NVIDIA DRIVE
ON Semiconductor announced that it is leveraging its image sensor modeling technology to provide real-time data to the NVIDIA DRIVE Constellation simulation platform. The open, cloud-based platform performs bit-accurate simulation for large-scale, hardware-in-the-loop testing and validation of autonomous vehicles. ON Semiconductor’s Image Sensor model receives both scene information and control signals from DRIVE Constellation to […]
SPD hub handles DDR5-based DIMMs
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. introduced the industry’s first integrated Serial Presence Detect (SPD), temperature sensor and control plane hub component (referred to as “SPD Hub”) developed for DDR5-based Dual In-Line Memory Modules (DIMM). The IDT SPD Hub is designed to provide a space and power efficient solution that enables control plane operation at significantly higher […]
Machine Learning Inference library optimized for IoT neural net apps
Synopsys announced availability of the new embARC Machine Learning Inference software library to facilitate development of power-efficient neural network system-on-chip (SoC) designs incorporating Synopsys’ DesignWare ARC EM and HS DSP Processor IP. The embARC Machine Learning Inference (MLI) software library provides developers with optimized functions to implement neural network layer types, significantly reducing processor cycle counts for […]
WiFi/Bluetooth module cuts power use, provides 78Mbps data rate
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. announced that it collaborated with Cypress Semiconductor Corp. to develop the Type 1LV (CYW43012) solution that is the lowest power, small form factor Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module. This product improves battery life in wearables, smart home products, and portable audio applications. When comparing Type 1LV (CYW43012) to the Type 1DX (CYW4343W), power […]