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KDPOF Equips Electric Cars with Optical Connectivity

Presentation of Automotive Gigabit Ethernet POF at Automotive Ethernet Congress
January 30, 2018

Madrid, Spain, January 29, 2018 – KDPOF – leading supplier for automotive gigabit connectivity over POF (Plastic Optical Fiber) – provide their innovative Automotive Gigabit Ethernet POF (GEPOF) for electric and autonomous driving to perfectly solve the electrical challenges and interferences of new powertrain architectures. “We are happy to announce that several car makers and Tier-1 suppliers have adopted our optical technology for electrical powertrains and autonomous vehicles,” stated Carlos Pardo, CEO and Co-Founder of KDPOF. “Electromagnetic noise is a major issue in any electrical power train, both in full electrical or hybrid … Read More → "KDPOF Equips Electric Cars with Optical Connectivity"

TVS Diode Arrays from Littelfuse Protect Sensitive Telecom Ports from ESD, Lightning-Induced Surges

3.0pF, 30A Discrete TVS Diode Array in a compact SOD232 package
January 29, 2018

CHICAGO, January 29, 2018 — Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, today introduced a series of AEC-Q101-qualified TVS Diode Arrays optimized to protect sensitive telecommunication ports against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and lightning-induced surge events. SP4208 Series TVS Diode Arrays (SPA® Diodes) integrate low capacitance steering diodes with either … Read More → "TVS Diode Arrays from Littelfuse Protect Sensitive Telecom Ports from ESD, Lightning-Induced Surges"

Synopsys’ New ARC HS Development Kit Accelerates Software Development for ARC-based Systems

Silicon-based Hardware Platform with Wide Range of I/O and Comprehensive Software Support Reduces Development Time for SoCs Targeting High-Performance Embedded Applications
January 29, 2018

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —

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Renesas Electronics Expands RX130 MCU Lineup to Enhance Functionality for Touch-Based Home Appliances and Industrial Automation Applications

New RX130 Group Extends Flash Memory to 512 KB and Package to 100-Pins, Enabling Highly Responsive Touch-Based Systems and Compatibility Across RX Devices
January 29, 2018

TOKYO, Japan, January 29, 2018 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced 38 new microcontrollers (MCUs) in its RX130 Group. The new MCUs extend flash memory size to 256 KB, 384 KB and 512 KB, and increase package size up to 100-pins to provide higher performance and compatibility with the RX231/RX230 Group</ … Read More → "Renesas Electronics Expands RX130 MCU Lineup to Enhance Functionality for Touch-Based Home Appliances and Industrial Automation Applications"

Vuzix Completes Successful Vuzix Basics Video Pilot with GE Aviation

January 29, 2018

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2018 – Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), (“Vuzix” or, the “Company”), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets, is pleased to announce that General Electric, an American multinational conglomerate successfully piloted Vuzix Basics Video (VBV) within GE’s Aviation operations.

A hands-free, out-of-box solution that allows engineers and technicians to communicate in real-time, both voice and video, is important to GE.  The time spent exchanging documents, images and data can slow down critical repairs, approvals and collaboration, which means higher cost and lost opportunity.  “ … Read More → "Vuzix Completes Successful Vuzix Basics Video Pilot with GE Aviation"

Skyworks Collaborates with Broadcom on 802.11ax Max WiFi Platforms

Solutions Deliver the Fastest Wireless Networking Connections in the World
January 29, 2018

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 25, 2018– Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS), an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors connecting people, places and things, today announced that its new portfolio of 802.11ax wireless connectivity solutions are being leveraged by Broadcomin their recently launched Max WiFi reference platforms. Skyworks’ innovative modules integrate high power transmit and low-noise receive amplification with precision switch capability in an ultra-compact form factor that when paired with a modem, incorporate all the essential functionality between the system-on-chip (SoC) and the antenna. Specifically, Skyworks’ 2.4 and 5.0 GHz 802.11ax modules and Broadcom’s Max WiFi solutions provide four times faster … Read More → "Skyworks Collaborates with Broadcom on 802.11ax Max WiFi Platforms"

Imec Demonstrates Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) Range Hyperspectral Imaging Camera

January 29, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO—Jan. 25, 2018 – Imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, today announced that it will demonstrate its very first shortwave infrared (SWIR) range hyperspectral imaging camera at next week’s SPIE Photonics West in San Francisco. The SWIR range provides discriminatory information on all kinds of materials, paving the way to hyperspectral imaging applications in food sorting, waste management, machine vision, precision agriculture and medical diagnostics. Imec’s SWIR camera integrates CMOS-based spectral filters together with InGaAs-based imagers, thus combining the compact and low-cost capabilities of CMOS technology with the spectral range of InGaAs.</ … Read More → "Imec Demonstrates Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) Range Hyperspectral Imaging Camera"

L-com Releases M12 and M8 Field Term Connectors, Couplers, Adapters and Receptacles to Address Industrial Connectivity Applications

January 29, 2018

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (January 26, 2018) – L-com Global Connectivity, a preferred manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, announced today that it has introduced a new line of M12 and M8 connectors, adapters, receptacles and couplers to address harsh environment connectivity applications.

These new products are designed for industrial control and factory automation, test … Read More → "L-com Releases M12 and M8 Field Term Connectors, Couplers, Adapters and Receptacles to Address Industrial Connectivity Applications"

Aldebaran5, Next Generation Autonomous Vehicle Computing Platform in a Single Chip

January 29, 2018

Daejeon, KOREA, Jan 26, 2018 – (ACN Newswire) – The Processor Research Group at ETRI has announced the development of Aldebaran5, a processor for self-driving cars. Aldebaran5 features 9 cores to provide high computing power as well as safety mechanisms to ensure reliability for automotive applications, while exhibiting industry leading power efficiency (~1 watt) and a tiny form factor (smaller than the size of a nail head.)

Codenamed Aldebaran5 after the brightest star in the constellation of Taurus, the chip is a significantly upgraded version of its predecessor. Nine cores provide ample computing power, 4 of which are dynamically programmable … Read More → "Aldebaran5, Next Generation Autonomous Vehicle Computing Platform in a Single Chip"

Codasip Announces Studio 7, Design and Productivity Tools for Rapid Generation of RISC-V Processors

January 26, 2018

Brno, Czech Republic, 26th January 2018. – Codasip, the leading supplier of RISC-V® embedded processor IP, has announced the launch of the 7th generation of its Studio, the unique IP-design and customization software that allows for fast configuration and optimization of RISC-V processors, customer-proprietary processor architectures, and their accompanying software development toolchains.

Studio 7 adds significant new functionality and features, making it the most advanced and effective technology on the market for tailoring RISC-V processors to meet chip designers’ application-specific needs. Codasip engineers have used the Studio design flow to create the broadest portfolio of RISC-V … Read More → "Codasip Announces Studio 7, Design and Productivity Tools for Rapid Generation of RISC-V Processors"

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