At the IBC2017 exhibition in Amsterdam next month, Magewell, developer of innovative video interface devices, will launch the Flex I/O HDMI 4i2o, the second card in the company’s new Flex I/O family of versatile PCI Express input/output cards. The new model will be showcased in Magewell’s stand (8.A84) at the event, where the recently-announced Flex I/O SDI 4i2o will also […]
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Module combines HCI, HSM, and AP circuits for V2X vehicular apps
LG Innotek today announced it developed the world’s first ‘Second Generation V2X Full Module’ geared for the connected cars and autonomous vehicles. In addition to having the wireless communication ability sufficient for commercialization, this device can be equipped into any part of a vehicle thanks to its excellent durability and minimized size, enhanced from the […]
3D camera module delivers real-time depth sensing, 3D point cloud generation
Qualcomm Incorporated and its subsidiary Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and Himax Technologies, Inc. , today jointly announced a collaboration to accelerate the development and commercialization of a high resolution, low power active 3D depth sensing camera system to enable computer vision capabilities for use cases such as biometric face authentication, 3D reconstruction, and scene perception for […]
Cube-shaped computer supports large-format dual-slot graphics cards for 4K/Ultra HD fast-moving video playback
Shuttle Computer Group, Inc., one of the world’s leading designers of small form computers, announces a new and powerful cube-sized computer, its SZ270R8, designed for video walls and server environments used in government, DoD, virtual reality, and digital signage applications. The SZ270R8 has a stylish aluminum chassis, and is three times smaller than tower PCs. […]
TinyDuino boards get distribution through Digi-Key
TinyCircuits’ selection of small-size open source electronics, including the TinyDuino, is available for immediate shipment worldwide through Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, thanks to a new distribution agreement between the two companies. TinyCircuits are used by thousands of people in over sixty countries worldwide to create a variety of projects, from Makers creating projects […]
Low-energy PHY IP achieves Bluetooth 5 qualification
Synopsys, Inc. announced that the silicon-proven DesignWare Bluetooth Low Energy Link Layer IP and PHY IP in industry-standard 40-nanometer (nm) and 55-nm processes have achieved Bluetooth 5 qualification and have been declared compliant by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. Achieving qualification ensures the robustness of the IP and that it functions as expected within a system-on-chip (SoC). […]
SoCs deliver LTE connections, power efficiency, support for next-gen dual-camera features
MediaTek Inc. today introduced the newest members of the Helio chipset family, the Helio P23 and Helio P30 system-on-chips (SoCs). The new chipsets, designed to deliver performance and power efficiency, dual camera photography, dual SIM and dual 4G VoLTE capabilities, support the explosion of innovation in the mid market. “Reaching the mid market means bringing […]
IP cores feature building blocks for creation of unique video bridging applications
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation announces the availability of seven new modular IP cores for its award winning CrossLink FPGA product for increased design flexibility to support consumer, industrial and automotive applications. These modular IP cores offer the building blocks for customers to create their own unique video bridging solutions. The mobile industry, through its demand for high […]
World’s first blockchain platform for AR/VR/3D content
Cappasity announced today it is developing an AR/VR blockchain ecosystem designed to enable fast and easy AR/VR/3D content creation. The platform will be powered by ARToken (ART), a virtual currency for trading the content inside the ecosystem. The virtual currency will be made available as a result of Cappasity’s upcoming $50M token crowdsale scheduled for […]
Isolated RS-485 differential bus transceivers deliver high voltage, low EMI for IIoT
Intersil, a subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation, today announced two new high-speed, isolated RS-485 differential bus transceivers that provide 40Mbps bidirectional data communication for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) networks. The ISL32741E offers 1,000VRMS working voltage and 6kV of reinforced isolation, more than 2x higher than competitive solutions. The higher working voltage and reinforced isolation […]