Two new multislot Ethernet chassis called the cDAQ-9185 and cDAQ-9189 introduce new time-based synchronization built on the latest Ethernet standards for the CompactDAQ platform. TSN, the next evolution of the IEEE 802.1 Ethernet standard, delivers distributed time synchronization, low latency and convergence of time critical and general networking traffic. Developed by National Instruments Corp., the […]
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Bluetooth smart modules get certification for Canadian and US markets
AMBER wireless GmbH, a Würth Elektronik eiSos Group company, has had the AMB2621 Bluetooth Smart module certified for the Canadian and US markets (Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Telecommunication Part 15 – Radio Frequency Devices). Manufacturers that use the extremely compact and energy-saving wireless module in their products gain time and cost benefits as […]
3U VPX 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet switch handles up to 8 ports
Following the company’s announcement of the first 3U VPX single board computer – the SBC367D – to feature 40 Gigabit Ethernet backplane connectivity, Abaco Systems today announced the NETernity™ SWE440 3U VPX 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet switch. The SWE440 provides an Ethernet-based system interconnect that allows single board computers, digital signal processors, graphics cards, sensor I/O cards and […]
PODCAST Santiago Gutierrez: A doggone Smart Pet way to be humane
Engineer (and SPCA advocate) Santiago Gutierrez was looking for a way to exercise his dog while Santiago worked long hours as an engineer at a semiconductor company. Since he couldn’t find anything, he invented something — the GoBone — and started PulsePet. This electronic “smartbone” incorporates algorithms that learn about your dog’s specific play patterns, […]
Alphabet soup: understanding IoT acronyms and how to compare them
By Matt Smith, Head of Cortet Engineering. Colorado Offices As the Internet of Things (IoT) industry continues to expand, new information on emerging best practices, technical specifications and design considerations continues to flood the market. Here at CEL, one of our priorities is helping you navigate through the deluge of information and identify which technology […]
Ultra low power MCU targets IoT long-life-battery applications
Analog Devices introduced an ultra low power microcontroller unit (MCU) that addresses the rapidly growing need for embedding advanced algorithms while consuming the lowest system power at Internet of Things (IoT) edge nodes. The ADuCM4050 MCU includes an ARM® Cortex®-M4 core with floating-point unit, expanded SRAM, and embedded flash memory in order to allow localized decision […]
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Nintendo Switch will carry several STM chips
STMicroelectronics today announced that its advanced semiconductor solutions, including motion sensors, touch-screen controller IC, STM32 microcontrollers, and NFC controller IC, have been selected for Nintendo Switch™ system, Nintendo’s latest innovative gaming device. Nintendo Switch is a home gaming console that can be played anywhere, and consists of a console, two Joy-Con™detachable controllers, Joy-Con charging grip […]
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Low-power ARM Cortex M4 MCU incorporates hardware crypto
The CEC1702 hardware cryptography-enabled microcontroller is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. The CEC1702 addresses the increasing need for security measures, such as secure boot, driven by the continual growth of Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The CEC1702 is a full-featured ARM Cortex-M4-based microcontroller with a complete hardware cryptography-enabled solution in a single package. This low-power but […]
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Ultra-low-power MCUs sport big memory, graphics engine
The latest STM32L496 and STM32L4A6 microcontrollers (MCU) from STMicroelectronics extend the unique fusion of ARM® Cortex®-M4F core performance and proprietary ultra-low-power technologies, adding larger memories, enhanced graphics support, extra peripherals, and increased power-saving flexibility. Bigger on-chip RAM, now up to 320 Kbytes, complements the newly added ST Chrom-ART Accelerator™ graphics engine for smoother display performance […]
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Development boards handle LoRaWAN and other Low-Power Wide Area Network technologies
Two new ready-to-use prototype boards available from STMicroelectronics slash the cost for developers to start evaluatingLoRaWAN™ and other Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technologies including 6LoWPAN. The boards are based on the smallest and lowest-power LoRaWAN modules that exist on the market today, with a footprint not larger than 13x12mm and power consumption in the […]
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