By supporting concurrent communication over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Sub-1GHz wireless, the STMicroelectronics STEVAL-FKI001V1 dual-radio development kit gives unrivaled flexibility to envision, build and connect IoT devices like smart sensors, finders and trackers which can be configured, updated, remotely monitored and tracked using various network topologies, protocols and services. The STEVAL-FKI001V1 brings together ST’s BlueNRG-1 Bluetooth System-on-Chip […]
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Automotive vehicle imaging radar sensor optimized for hazardous conditions
Ainstein announced today the launch and availability of the K-79 autonomous automotive imaging radar sensor, the first commercially available sensor that is optimized and validated for autonomous operation of vehicles in hazardous conditions, such as low-light and extreme dust. It is designed for use in self-driving industrial trucks, tractors and similar specialty vehicles. “There is an […]
Choosing PCB materials to optimize applications, Part II
Have you ever wondered which type of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) materials would be worth investing in to improve signal integrity? Would your high-frequency signaling work better with a tighter, more uniform weave in the core sheet of the PCB? What’s a high-frequency signal, anyway? When should you invest in a rigid, moisture-proof PCB? Properties […]
USB CODECs handle audio data rates up to 32-bit 384kHz PCM
ESS Technology announced a series of USB low-power audiophile CODECs that feature QUAD DAC Technology. Intended for use in headsets and audio adaptors that demand high-quality sound, the new line of CODECs can support end-to-end audiophile quality. The family is built around a low-power USB controller that supports USB 1.1 and 2.0, and can handle audio data rates up to […]
Integrated PPG and ECG biosensor module for mobile devices
The new MAX86150from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. is a first-of-a kind biosensor module, comprised of internal LEDs, photodetectors and an ECG analog front-end (AFE) to provide highly accurate, FDA-certifiable PPG and ECG performance in compact, power-saving designs, including mobile phones, laptops, tablets and smart speakers. Delivering synchronized PPG and ECG measurements has been challenging because designers […]
Cognitive AI platform helps develop digital companion agent technology
Intuition Robotics, provider of digital companion technologies and developer of ElliQ, announces the launch of Platform Q (‘Q’) a new cognitive AI platform that allows brands to incorporate cutting edge digital companion agent technology into their products. Through this platform, brands redefine human-machine interactions by turning hardware into cognitive devices. ‘Q’ understands the context of […]
AI software understands happenings inside auto interior cabins
Eyeris Technologies, Inc. announced the commercial availability of its expanded EyerisNet product portfolio, with the industry’s first comprehensive In-vehicle Scene Understanding (ISU) AI and Interior Image Segmentation software to achieve the most accurate understanding of the automotive interior cabin space, at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019. Eyeris will showcase, by-invitation-only, demonstrations of its […]
Combo chip handles both Wi-Fi 6 and AP+Bluetooth
MediaTek today announced its newest intelligent connectivity chipset to support the next generation of Wi-Fi technology — Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) — for home and enterprise wireless network services. It will support a range of products including wireless access points, routers, gateways and repeaters, bringing faster and more reliable connectivity throughout the smart home. MediaTek’s Wi-Fi 6 […]
Motion platform targets level 4 and 5 automated driving tasks
Infineon Technologies AG and TTTech Auto have released the second generation of their fully integrated automotive-grade safety solution for automated driving use cases. Based on Infineon’s AURIX TC397XM microcontroller and TTTech Auto’s MotionWise platform, the solution delivers full support and scalability for level 2+ solutions up to the advanced levels 4 and 5 of automated […]
BGP hijacking: How the Internet is getting hacked and what you can do about it
By Rudy Ramos, Mouser Electronics Most of us are familiar with the tricks used by malicious hackers to steal passwords or intercept private data. When we click a link, or start a chat, or send an email, it’s second nature to quickly check URLs and addresses to make sure that our data is going where […]