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Imec demonstrates compact low-power 140GHz CMOS radar with on-chip antennas

June 8, 2018

LEUVEN (Belgium), June 7, 2018 —Imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, today announced at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS, Philadelphia, USA), the world’s first CMOS 140GHz radar-on-chip system with integrated antennas in standard 28nm technology. The achievement is an important step in the development of radar-based sensors for a myriad of smart intuitive applications, such as building security, remote health monitoring of car drivers, breathing and heart rate of patients, and gesture recognition for man-machine interaction

Radars are extremely promising as sensors for contactless, non-intrusive … Read More → "Imec demonstrates compact low-power 140GHz CMOS radar with on-chip antennas"

Tuxera and Green Hills Software Partner to Bring Tuxera Flash File System to INTEGRITY Real-Time Operating System

Combination Delivers Safety and Security for Automotive Storage Applications

June 7, 2018

DETROIT, MI — June 6, 2018 — TU Automotive — Green Hills Software, the worldwide leader in embedded safety and security, and Tuxera, the world-leading storage software and networking technology company, have extended their partnership to bring the Tuxera Flash File System to the Read More → "Tuxera and Green Hills Software Partner to Bring Tuxera Flash File System to INTEGRITY Real-Time Operating System"

AVX Extends New BTB Pin Jumper Series for Maximum Tolerance Absorption in SSL & Industrial Applications with New Two-Position Pin Jumper

The new one- and two-position 10-9296 Series BTB pin jumpers offer drop-in replacements for existing jumpers with the added benefits of a shortened insulator, a unique insulator geometry that achieves watertight connections, & the only ~38mm pin length currently available

June 7, 2018

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C., June 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components … Read More → "AVX Extends New BTB Pin Jumper Series for Maximum Tolerance Absorption in SSL & Industrial Applications with New Two-Position Pin Jumper"

ALD Two-Channel Printed Circuit Boards Provide Production-Ready Automatic Balancing for 2-Cell Supercapacitor Low-Voltage Systems

The SABMB2 offers over-voltage protection and ultra-low power usage for supercapacitors required in industrial controls, remote monitoring and battery backup applications.

June 7, 2018

SUNNYVALE, Calif. –June 4, 2018 – Advanced Linear Devices Inc. (ALD), a design innovation leader in analog technology, today announced a two-channel supercapacitor automatic balancing (SAB) printed circuit board (PCB) that balances leakage current, manages over-voltage and dissipates zero power. Each SABMB2 balances two supercapacitors used in a series stack. The board is well suited for both prototyping or production, and it is an easy-to-use out-of-the-box solution, with no additional engineering resources required. The SABMB2 boards are used in robotics, utility boxes, critical data protection and battery backup products.

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Marvell Debuts Industry’s First 802.11ax Concurrent Dual Wi-Fi Built for Next-Generation Connected Vehicles

The 88Q9098 wireless SoC is the first to offer 802.11ax 2x2 plus 2x2 concurrent dual Wi-Fi operation, delivering an uncompromised rich multimedia experience inside and outside the vehicle

June 7, 2018

Santa Clara, Calif. (June 6, 2018) – Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL), a leader in storage, networking, and connectivity semiconductor solutions today introduced the industry’s first high-efficiency wireless 802.11ax solution with 2×2 plus 2×2 concurrent dual Wi-Fi^®, dual-mode Bluetooth^® 5/Bluetooth Low Energy and 802.11p for connected vehicles. The new 88Q9098 combo solution enables gigabit-level performance, superior reliability, and enhanced security for the car and extends Marvell’s leadership in providing comprehensive 802.11ax solutions. Marvell’s innovative concurrent dual Wi-Fi architecture sets a new technology precedent, integrating two complete Wi-Fi subsystems into a single SoC, and enabling two independent 2×2 data … Read More → "Marvell Debuts Industry’s First 802.11ax Concurrent Dual Wi-Fi Built for Next-Generation Connected Vehicles"

u‑blox accelerates V2X active traffic safety

UBX-P3 is industry’s smallest concurrent dual-channel V2X communication chip

June 7, 2018

Thalwil, Switzerland – June 5, 2018 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies, today announced its UBX‑P3 chip for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) wireless communication based on the DSRC/802.11p standard (https://www.ublox.com/en/product/ubx-p3). The … Read More → "u‑blox accelerates V2X active traffic safety"

RS Components expands RS Pro test and measurement portfolio

New range of devices includes cloud-connected dataloggers and environmental meters

June 7, 2018

LONDON, UK, 5 June, 2018 – RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), a global multi-channel distributor, has announced a major expansion of its RS Pro test and measurement portfolio with the release of a host of new equipment. The launch includes Wi-Fi cloud-connected dataloggers, a multifunction installation tester, a rugged multimeter, gas leak detectors, moisture meters, pressure meters and particle counters.

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Trillium CEO Embarks On “Hack Across America” Tour

Six-month Campaign Raises Awareness about the Threat of Vehicular Cyber-Attacks

June 7, 2018

SUNNYVALE, CA, June 5, 2018 – (ACN Newswire) – Trillium President and CEO David Uze is embarking tomorrow on a six-month road trip to publicize the reality of automotive cyber-attacks, commonly known as car hacking, an intrusion often done remotely using a digital device. The threat is real, and it exists today across industry sectors from cell phones to home computers to autonomous and connected vehicles.

Trillium’s mission is to provide lifecycle cybersecurity protection for vehicular data, whether … Read More → "Trillium CEO Embarks On “Hack Across America” Tour"

Simplify the Development of Secure Connected Nodes Using Cryptography-Enabled Microcontroller with DICE Architecture

Easily create secure connected devices with new development kit for Microsoft Azure

June 6, 2018

CHANDLER, Ariz., June 5, 2018 — As the Internet of Things (IoT) accelerates and internet connectivity is deployed into virtually every industrial segment, security threats are escalating in quantity and scale. These threats can ruin the reputation of those attacked, impact company financials and allow intellectual property to be stolen or destroyed. While cryptography can be used to secure these connected nodes and the basis of the practice is understood, designers often do not know how to approach the implementation of such security. Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) today announced that its CEC1702 hardware cryptography-enabled microcontroller (MCU) now supports the … Read More → "Simplify the Development of Secure Connected Nodes Using Cryptography-Enabled Microcontroller with DICE Architecture"

Integration at its core: New MSP430TM MCUs offer configurable signal-chain elements for sensing applications

TI’s value line MCU portfolio now offers extended operating temperatures up to 105°C, combined with increased analog integration, to meet industrial system requirements

June 6, 2018

DALLAS (June 6, 2018) – Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today announced the addition of new microcontrollers (MCUs) with integrated signal-chain elements and an extended operating temperature range to its MSP430TM value line portfolio. New MSP430FR2355 ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) MCUs allow developers to reduce printed circuit board (PCB) size and bill-of-materials (BOM) cost while meeting temperature requirements for sensing and measurement in applications such as smoke detectors, sensor transmitters and circuit breakers. For more information on the MSP430FR2355 MCUs, see www.ti.com/MSP430FR2355-pr.

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