A TENS device for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation wraps around the upper calf much like a wristwatch wraps around the wrist. Here are some of its operational secrets. A medical device called a Quell performs what’s called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the lower leg. This technique is said to relieve diabetic pain. None of […]
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Mesh networking software now built into BLE radios
Wirepas and Silicon Labs today announced they have joined forces to deliver a combined hardware and software solution that unleashes the potential of multiprotocol connectivity for mesh networks. Building on their growing relationship and success in the smart metering market, Wirepas and Silicon Labs have collaborated to create an industry first: a truly concurrent multiprotocol switching solution with one ERF32 […]
High-efficiency PoE chips target IP cameras, wireless access points, IP phones and smart lighting
Two new Power over Ethernet (PoE) Powered Device (PD) families called the Si3406x and Si3404 families include all necessary high-voltage discrete components on a single PD chip. The new PD ICs support IEEE 802.3 at PoE+ power capabilities, flexible power conversion options exceeding 90% efficiency, robust sleep/wake/LED support modes, and superior EMI immunity. These capabilities […]
Multiprotocol wireless software handles IoT connectivity for next-gen apps
New dynamic multiprotocol software for the Wireless Gecko system-on-chip (SoC) and module portfolio enables simultaneous operation of Zigbee and Bluetooth low energy (LE) on a single SoC. This package handles Internet of Things (IoT) applications without incurring the additional complexity and hardware cost of a two-chip architecture, thereby reducing the wireless subsystem bill-of-materials (BOM) cost […]
USB Type-C reference design simplifies design of lithium ion battery packs
Silicon Labs has introduced a comprehensive reference design to simplify the development of USB Type-C rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs used to power smartphones, tablets, laptops, headphones and other portable devices. The reference design includes everything developers need to create dual-role port (DRP) applications with USB Type-C power delivery (PD), accelerating the development of new USB Type-C […]
Wireless Clocks Support 4G/LTE and Ethernet
A new family of high-performance, multi-channel jitter-attenuating clocks target 4.5G and Ethernet-based Common Public Radio Interface (eCPRI) wireless applications. The new Si5381/82/86 clocks deliver an advanced timing solution that combines 4G/LTE and Ethernet clocking in a single IC. These highly integrated clocks eliminate the need for multiple clock devices and voltage-controlled crystal oscillators (VCXOs) in […]
Low-power clock ICs simplify timing for 10/25/100G Ethernet designs
A new family of high-performance clock generators target 10/25/100G applications. The new Si5332 clock family from Silicon Labs uses MultiSynth fractional clock synthesis technology to deliver jitter performance of 230 fsec rms. Multiple Si5332 options spanning 6, 8 and 12 clock outputs enable clock tree consolidation for demanding applications including hyperscale data center switches, servers, […]
Hall Effect sensors combine low power consumption with high sensitivity
Silicon Labs brings Hall-effect sensing into the 21st century with a magnetic sensor portfolio offering industry-leading power efficiency, best-in-class sensitivity, flexible I2C configuration, and built-in tamper detection and temperature sensing. Silicon Labs’ new Si72xx portfolio includes the most advanced, feature-rich magnetic sensors available today, outclassing reed switches and traditional Hall-effect devices in a wide range of open/close and position-sensing […]
AM/FM receivers, digital radio tuners meet vehicle quality standards
Silicon Labs has introduced the industry’s most scalable, flexible and cost-effective car radio solution for the global automotive infotainment market. Silicon Labs’ new portfolio of Global Eagle and Dual Eagle AM/FM receivers and digital radio tuners and Digital Falcon coprocessors enables automakers and Tier 1 suppliers to address all market segments, cost and performance levels, and […]
Bluetooth Mesh chips helps IoT developers cut time to market
To help developers simplify the design of mesh-networked devices for the Internet of Things (IoT), Silicon Labs introduced a comprehensive suite of software and hardware that supports the new Bluetooth mesh specification. The new Bluetooth mesh solution includes development tools, a software stack, and mobile apps supporting Silicon Labs’ wireless system-on-chip (SoC) devices and certified […]
