Synopsys, Inc. announced the availability of its HAPS-80 Desktop (HAPS-80D) system for mid-range system-on-chip (SoC) prototyping. The Synopsys HAPS-80D system builds on the HAPS-80 prototyping family, with more than 1,500 systems deployed. HAPS-80D delivers out-of-the-box high-performance prototyping with built-in interfaces for immediate design interaction to accelerate software development and system validation. “Maxio Technology develops […]
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Audio USB device stack works with any microcontroller
SEGGER introduces audio class support for emUSB-Device. Any audio application may now be realized with the help of the Embedded Experts. Common use cases are devices such as conferencing systems, speakerphones, headphones or USB-to-audio adapters. If the target device incorporates or attaches to microphones, speakers, headsets, and/or musical instruments, the USB interface is often an […]
Dev board and audio development framework aid Wi-Fi+BLE audio designs
Espressif Systems open-source ADF is based on FreeRTOS, which is a lightweight, scalable and flexible operating system, supporting multiple codec ICs, codec formats, audio formats and cloud platforms. Espressif’s ADF also supports a variety of functions, including peripheral control with keys, touch buttons, BLE/SmartConfig network configuration, live audio streaming, audio playback, FileSystem, audio protocols such […]
Low temperature, low power, high rez e-paper display module measure 2.13-inch
Pervasive Displays (PDi) announces a new TFT active matrix Electronic Paper Display (EPD) module that provides a dynamic, easily-readable display of information down to freezing temperatures of -25° C (-13 °F). This low temperature, low power, high-resolution display module is the 2.13-inch E2213HS091. The module is highly integrated, with a built-in timing controller and other […]
SoCs handle camera processing, machine learning for IoT apps
Qualcomm Incorporated through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., today announced the Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform, featuring the Company’s first family of system-on-chips (SoCs) purpose-built for the Internet of Things (IoT) using advanced 10nm FinFET process technology. The QCS605 and QCS603 SoCs are engineered to deliver powerful computing for on-device camera processing and machine learning, with exceptional power and thermal efficiency, […]
High-speed FPGAs get QML Class Q qual from DLA
Microsemi Corporation announced its RTG4 high-speed signal processing radiation-tolerant field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) have achieved Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) Class Q qualification by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The qualification, which validates the quality and reliability of RTG4 FPGAs as well as the company’s qualification and manufacturing screening processes, enables easier design of Microsemi’s flash technology into space applications due to […]
How to create energy-efficient IIoT sensor nodes
by Noel O’Riordan and Tommy Mullane, S3 Semiconductors When you’re designing sensor node devices destined for the industrial internet of things (IIoT), chances are they need to be battery-powered. And given the number of these expected to be deployed, and their often-remote locations, changing or charging a battery frequently isn’t an option. Your device, therefore, needs […]
CMOS image sensor illuminates low-light, industrial settings
ON Semiconductor has introduced the industry’s first 1/1.7-inch 2.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor featuring ON Semiconductor’s newly developed 4.2μm Back Side Illuminated (BSI) pixels – the AR0221 delivers class-leading low light sensitivity for industrial applications The AR0221 offers exceptional 3-exposure line-interleaved High Dynamic Range (HDR) with a sensor resolution of 1936H x 1096V, supporting frame rates of 1080p at […]
DSP-based ASICs now in 7-nm FinFET technology
Today MediaTek announced a new addition to its ASIC lineup with a 56G SerDes IP chip available with silicon-proven 7nm FinFET process technology. MediaTek’s 56G SerDes is a high-performance DSP-based solution with PAM4 signaling. Altogether, it demonstrates best-in-class power efficiency, performance and die-area. By developing 7nm and 16nm silicon-proven IP it can integrate easily into […]
Review: Optimizing IoT battery life with the Otii
A handy gadget for analyzing current consumption helps shed light on how internet-of-things appliances can be optimized for energy efficiency. The Otii, from the Qiotech group in Sony Mobile Communications, is one of those ideas that seems obvious only after you’ve seen it. It targets developers who must minimize the current drain from batteries, a […]