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High-density memory compiler targets cost-sensitive IoT market
Mobile Semiconductor announced a new 55nm HD (High Density) memory compiler targeted at the cost-sensitive IoT market. The new memory compiler boasts one of the highest density footprints in the industry dramatically reducing the die area and reducing customer product costs for sensors, smart locks, trackers and smart light bulbs. Key features include: 15% to […]
SoM enhances and optimizes FPGA for industrial and medical technology
ARIES Embedded will display the new M100PF System-on-Module (SoM) based on Microchip’s PolarFire FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) family at Embedded World from February 26 to 28, 2019 in Nuremburg, Germany. At stand 441 in hall 3A, the embedded specialist will also introduce the complementary evaluation platform M100PFEVP, which delivers a fast and easy project […]
MEMS 14-bit tri-axis digital accelerometers now on board-level platforms
Kionix has announced the availability of its KXTJ3 and KX126 accelerometers on the mikroBUS click board platform. The Accel 7 click is a tri-axis acceleration sensing Click board powered by the KXTJ3-1057 14-bit tri-axis digital accelerometer from Kionix. This sensor was developed using proprietary Kionix micromachining technology, resulting in high accuracy and excellent noise immunity. Accel 7 click supports a wide range […]
32-bit MCUs support operating temperatures ranging from −40°C to +105°C
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the expansion of its RX24T and RX24U groups of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) to include new high-temperature-tolerant models for motor-control applications that require an expanded operating temperature range. The new RX24T G version and RX24U G version support operating temperatures ranging from −40°C to +105°C, while maintaining the high speed, high functionality, […]
Secure provisioning service builds-in security from inception to life of LoRaWAN device
Just as agile software principles are being adapted for hardware development, so secure provisioning IT practices are finding their way into the semiconductor industry — a move accelerated by the necessity of keeping the increasing number and vulnerability of connected IoT devices. While LoRa technology is sweet spot for low-power connectivity, security remains an area for […]
Memory controller boasts advanced ASIC with encryption
AgigA Tech, Inc., a developer of Non-Volatile DIMM (technology and solutions, and a subsidiary of Cypress Semiconductor Corp., introduced the AGIGARAM 4 Memory Controller. The innovative ASIC targets JEDEC-standard NVDIMM-N products enabling significantly lower cost and power versus existing solutions, while offering advanced features such as encryption. During backup and restore operations, AGIGARAM4 manages the transfer […]
Development board carries three 8-bit MCUs for prototyping
For less than $10, the STM8-SO8-DISCO 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) Discovery Kit from STMicroelectronics lets users evaluate all three STM8 variants currently available in the popular 8-pin SO8 package. As well as outstanding three-in-one value, the kit offers no-frills simplicity and features to jump-start the next stage of development. There is a single button and indicator LED for […]
SoC design tool delivers FPGA designer productivity gains
As each new generation of devices scale, Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) designs are increasing in complexity and resource utilization, making designer productivity essential to accelerating time to market. Microchip Technology Inc., via its Microsemi Corporation subsidiary, today announced the release of Libero SoC version 12.0, delivering new gains in runtime and quality of results, as well […]
Xeon E3-based 6U OpenVPX SBC offers extensive I/O Support
Acromag, Inc. introduces the AcroExpress VPX6860 6U OpenVPXTM single board computer. The VPX6860 series features the 6th Generation Skylake Intel Xeon E3-1505M processor and CM236 PCH chipset for wide-ranging I/O support. Expanded memory performance comes with up to 32GB of DDR4 ECC SODIMMs that are firmly attached to the board but removable for security or upgrades. […]