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 […]
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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 […]
Crystal oscillators deliver ultra-low jitter down to 80 fsec.
Silicon Labs has introduced a new family of high-performance crystal oscillators (XOs) offering the industry’s lowest jitter frequency-flexible solution. The Si54x Ultra Series™ XOs deliver ultra-low jitter performance down to 80 femtoseconds (fs) for both integer and fractional frequencies across the entire operating range. These XOs provide best-in-class frequency flexibility and excellent jitter margin for demanding applications […]
The case for multiprotocol, multiband connectivity in the IoT
Wireless protocols that are widely used in the IoT have a lot of common attributes. Multiprotocol SoCs able to run them all can simplify many kinds of wireless designs. TOM PANNELL | SILICON LABS We have many innate expectations for controlling the myriad devices and systems in our lives. When I enter a room in […]
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IoT Tuesdays From Symmetry Electronics Episode 4: Silicon Labs
IoT Tuesdays features informative conversations with leaders in the Internet Of Things community. We talk to engineers, developers, and decision makers at the leading edge of IoT. We cover unique and useful applications of IoT technology, challenges facing IoT adoption and what the future holds for IoT development. In episode 4 we talk to Keith […]
Multiprotocol SoCs support BLE 5.0, 802.15.4 mesh networking protocols
When Silicon Labs launched their wireless Gecko system-on-chip (SoC) last February, the silicon and software provider promised further expansion of the portfolio with improvement in key specs and additional functionality such as an optimized software stack architecture that enables more efficient multiprotocol switching between protocols such as zigbee and Thread mesh networking, Bluetooth 4.2 and 5 standards, and proprietary wireless […]
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Real-time OS kernel and platform tool target embedded designs
Micrium OS is now available and comes with an optimized RTOS kernel, communication stacks, file system and graphical user interface. The new Platform Builder tool simplifies development by automatically resolving dependencies and configuring startup order once developers select the components they need. Using Micrium OS and Platform Builder offers developers a powerful approach to embedded […]
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