Super Micro Computer, Inc. has released a comprehensive line of new X11 generation server and storage motherboard and chassis solutions fully optimized for the new Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors. The Supermicro X11 dual-processor (DP) and uniprocessor (UP) Serverboards and SuperWorkstation boards support the Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors for exceptional performance. They are offered in a variety of form […]
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10/25 GbE Ethernet NIC adapters provide full NFV
Cavium, Inc. announced the new FastLinQ® QL41000 Series of 10/25GbE Ethernet NICs, which are supported on Dell EMC14thGeneration PowerEdge servers. The FastLinQ QL41000 Series are the industry’s only NIC solution that gives customers the technology choice and investment protection with support for concurrent RoCE, RoCEv2 and iWARP. The FastLinQ adapters coupled with new generation PowerEdge […]
Automotive MCUs excel at high-speed networking for instrument clusters
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. announced it is sampling new devices in its Traveo™ automotive microcontroller (MCU) family that provides secure, high-speed networking for classic instrument cluster applications. The new MCUs support the Controller Area Network Flexible Data-rate (CAN FD) standard for high-speed, in-vehicle networking, allowing large amounts of data to be exchanged between each CAN node. Integrated enhanced […]
SBC carries 528-MHz Cortex-A7 application processor
Digi International announced the immediate availability of the ConnectCore 6UL SBC Pro, a powerful, secure, pre-certified connected Single Board Computer (SBC) based on the NXP i.MX6UL (Cortex-A7 @ 528 MHz) application processor. The Digi ConnectCore 6UL SBC Pro offers fully integrated and diverse connectivity options in a compact Pico-ITX form factor (100mm x 72mm) designed […]
3D flash memory uses through-silicon via technology
Toshiba announced development of the world’s first[ BiCS FLASH three-dimensional (3D) flash memory utilizing Through Silicon Via (TSV) technology with 3-bit-per-cell (triple-level cell, TLC) technology. Shipments of prototypes for development purposes started in June, and product samples are scheduled for release in the second half of 2017. The prototype of this groundbreaking device will be showcased at […]
HD LCD Video processors work with automotive SoCs
Intersil, a subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the TW8844 LCD video processor that interfaces with the latest generation of automotive SoCs. The highly integrated TW8844 is the first high-definition (HD) 1080p LCD video processor with analog video decoder, two scalers and MIPI-CSI2 SoC interface, and builds on Intersil’s automotive video leadership in infotainment and […]
Configurable LTE Cat M1/NB1 multi-mode module fits in compact package
u-blox announced the SARA-R410M-02B, a configurable LTE Cat M1/NB1 multi-mode module with worldwide coverage. It is the industry’s smallest module available in the market today, measuring just 16 x 26 mm, to offer both LTE Cat M1 and Cat NB1 in a single hardware package, as well as software-based configurability for all deployed bands. The SARA-R410M-02B multi-mode […]
HD 1080p LCD video processor interfaces with latest gen automotive SOCs
Intersil, a subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the TW8844 LCD video processor that interfaces with the latest generation of automotive SoCs. The highly integrated TW8844 is the first high-definition (HD) 1080p LCD video processor with analog video decoder, two scalers and MIPI-CSI2 SoC interface, and builds on Intersil’s automotive video leadership in infotainment and […]
FACE-aligned RTOS runs on VPX SBCs
Continuing to build its safety certifiable portfolio and capability, Abaco Systems today announced availability of the LynxOS-178 2.2.4 real time operating system from Lynx Software Technologies (formerly LynuxWorks™) for Abaco’s DO-254 certifiable SBC 314 3U VPX single board computer (SBC). Because both the SBC314 and LynxOS-178 are true COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) products, customers can take […]
Voice-capture development kit for Amazon AVS includes MEMS mics, codec, special algorithms
Cirrus Logic introduced a development kit for Alexa Voice Service (AVS), optimized for smart speakers and smart home applications including voice-controlled devices, hands-free portable speakers, and networked speakers. With the Cirrus Logic IC and software design, the Voice Capture Development Kit for Amazon AVS helps manufacturers quickly get to market with new Alexa-enabled products that […]