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Autotalks and STMicroelectronics Show World’s First Mass-Market-Ready 2nd-Generation V2X Solution during CES 2018

  • DSRC-based V2X solution exceeds all mandated USDOT requirements
  • Highlights the seamless integration of V2X with telematics while showing forward collision warning and three other V2V/V2I use cases
  • Also use Virtual Reality to show Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure benefits in common hazardous driving situations: highway, urban road, intersection, and side road

Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas, Nevada – January 4, 2018 – Autotalks, the global leader in V2X (Vehicle to Everything) communication chipsets, and STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of … Read More → "Autotalks and STMicroelectronics Show World’s First Mass-Market-Ready 2nd-Generation V2X Solution during CES 2018"

Cliff FeedThrough Connectors now offer system builders fast and simple panel assembly

Cliff Electronics is now offering system integrators a new option of their market leading range of FeedThough (FT) connectors. All models of their metal housed connector can be ordered with M3 threaded mounting holes facilitating simple panel assembly without the need for securing nuts and washers.

Cliff’s FT connectors fit in the industry standard XLR connector format 16 x 24mm … Read More → "Cliff FeedThrough Connectors now offer system builders fast and simple panel assembly"

End-to-end Sub-1 GHz kit for easy cloud connectivity exclusively from Newark element14

Chicago, Illinois – 4th January 2018 – Newark element14, the Development Distributor, announces availability of the element14 development kit for the TI SimpleLink™ Sub-1 GHz Sensor to Cloud Linux® Gateway based on technology from Texas Instruments (TI).  The kit provides an end-to-end tool to enable a Sub-1 GHz sensor network with an Internet of Things (IoT) gateway and cloud connectivity.

In the growing industrial IoT market, there is a need for connecting long-range low-power applications to the cloud. Developers face many challenges: they need a long-range low-power wireless protocol with regional regulatory compliance, and security is critical.

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Pasternack Launches Phase Locked Oscillators in Six Single Output Frequencies between 50 MHz to 6000 MHz

IRVINE, Calif. – Pasternack, a leading provider of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, has unveiled a new line of phase locked oscillators (PLO) that deliver accurate and stable output frequencies with low phase noise and spurious performance, making them ideal for use in radar and other exciter or frequency generation applications. Typical … Read More → "Pasternack Launches Phase Locked Oscillators in Six Single Output Frequencies between 50 MHz to 6000 MHz"

eSync automotive OTA for feature upgrades and deep reaching predictive analytics showcased at CES 2018

Fremont, Calif., January 4, 2018 – Excelfore, an industry leading enabler of smart mobility networks, announces that it will be demonstrating its eSync system with lighting and electronics expert HELLA at the CES 2018 exhibition held in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 9-12, 2018.

The demonstrations, taking place in the Excelfore suites in the Westgate Resort, will showcase in practice how the eSync over-the-air (OTA) platform will help carmakers … Read More → "eSync automotive OTA for feature upgrades and deep reaching predictive analytics showcased at CES 2018"

Pixus Offers Labeling Strips for Board Ejector Handles

Waterloo, Ontario  —  Jan 03, 2018–  Pixus Technologies, a provider of embedded computing and enclosure solutions,  now provides optional identification strips for its Type I, II, and IV injector ejector handles.  The labeling strips allow part number, symbol, or other identification markings to be placed on each embedded system board. 

The labeling strips standardly come in a 4HP width (0.8”) and approximately 0.6” height.  Versions for 5HP boards are available upon request.  The strips are standardly white, but custom colors are available.  They are sold … Read More → "Pixus Offers Labeling Strips for Board Ejector Handles"

Plessey commits to launching industry’s first monolithic microLED displays by 1H18

Plymouth, ENGLAND – 4 January 2017: Plessey Semiconductor, a leading developer of award-winning optoelectronic technology solutions, today announces its commitment to being the first to market with a monolithic microLED based display based on GaN-on-Silicon.

Plessey has also commenced an extensive licensing programme that will see the company license out its GaN-on-Silicon expertise to microLED manufacturers in line with its new business strategy of becoming the photonic industry’s foremost technology platform provider.

Demand for microLED displays is accelerating with research consultancy Yole Développement forecasting the market could reach up to 330 million units by 2025. GaN-on-Silicon is the … Read More → "Plessey commits to launching industry’s first monolithic microLED displays by 1H18"

Fueling the future at CES®: Infineon enables flexible wireless charging for automotive and consumer applications

Munich, Germany and El Segundo, CA, USA – 3 January 2018 – Designs for efficient and easy-to-use wireless charging transmitters for consumer, medical and industrial devices are offered by Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY).  Based on the AURIX™ and XMC™ microcontroller families, a range of Infineon power semiconductors and software IP the Infineon solutions support smart and safe wireless charging applications. Working with a systems solution partner, Infineon provides reference designs for both inductive and resonant wireless charging solutions for on-the-go charging, whether in the car, at home or in public places.

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Avnet and Aaware Introduce New Sound Capture Platform to Enable Voice Interface for Artificial Intelligence Applications

PHOENIX and LOS GATOS, Calif. – January 4, 2018 – Avnet (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, and Aaware, Inc., an emerging global supplier of sound capture technology for far-field, voice-enabled digital products, today introduced Aaware’s … Read More → "Avnet and Aaware Introduce New Sound Capture Platform to Enable Voice Interface for Artificial Intelligence Applications"

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