EEJournal

industry news archive
Subscribe Now

Digital-to-Analog Converters With Non-Volatile Memory and I2C™ From Microchip Feature 8-, 10- and 12-bit Resolution

March 3, 2015

CHANDLER, Ariz., March 3, 2015  [NASDAQ:  MCHP] — Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the expansion of its non-volatile Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) product line with the MCP47FEBXX devices.  The low-power, single and dual-channel DACs feature 8-, 10- and 12-bit resolution, integrated EEPROM and an I2C™ interface, and are offered in 8-pin TSSOP packages.  The DACs are ideal for applications in the consumer and industrial markets, such as wireless microphones, mp3 player accessories and blood glucose test devices … Read More → "Digital-to-Analog Converters With Non-Volatile Memory and I2C™ From Microchip Feature 8-, 10- and 12-bit Resolution"

4DSP Updates its Industry-Leading FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) Line with the FMC163

March 3, 2015

March 3, 2015 — Austin, TX – 4DSP today announced the release of a new FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC – VITA 57.1) for high speed data acquisition and generation. The FMC163 provides one 12-bit A/D channel at 4Gsps (or dual-channel at 2Gsps) and one 14-bit D/A channel at 5.7Gsps (2.85Gsps direct RF synthesis). The design is based on Texas Instruments ADC12D2000RF Analog-to-Digital converter and Read More → "4DSP Updates its Industry-Leading FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) Line with the FMC163"

Cypress Debuts Reliable, Secure Fingerprint Sensing Solution for Mobile Devices Through Its Strategic Partnership with IDEX ASA

March 2, 2015

BARCELONA, Spain, March 2, 2015 – Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: CY), in conjunction with its strategic partner IDEX ASA, today introduced a fingerprint reader solution designed to bring reliable, easy-to-use user authentication to smartphones, tablets, wearables and other mobile devices. TheTrueTouch® Fingerprint Reader uses proprietary sensing circuitry and a unique touch sensor design to provide best-in-class fingerprint image quality and pattern matching accuracy—improving security and delivering a superior user experience. The flexible solution enables designers to create custom home buttons with specialized shapes and sizes or to integrate the … Read More → "Cypress Debuts Reliable, Secure Fingerprint Sensing Solution for Mobile Devices Through Its Strategic Partnership with IDEX ASA"

STMicroelectronics Introduces World’s First Customizable Wireless Battery Charger Controller

March 2, 2015

Geneva, March 2, 2015 – The STWBC digital controller for wireless battery charger (WBC) transmitters from STMicroelectronics offers the most flexible and efficient solution for controlling power transfer from a WBC transmitter (TX) to a receiver (RX) in WBC-enabled phones, wearables, and other battery-powered devices that use electromagnetic induction for re-charge. As a member of the Qi Wireless Power Consortium and the PMA (Power Matters Alliance), ST ensures full compatibility with these leading wireless-charging protocols and is one of the first companies that hold certification for the newest Qi 1.1.2 A11 standard.

The Read More → "STMicroelectronics Introduces World’s First Customizable Wireless Battery Charger Controller"

Synopsys and Sensory, Inc. Deliver Ultra-Low Power Voice Control Solution for Mobile, Automotive and Consumer Applications

March 2, 2015

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

  • Sensory’s TrulyHandsfree speech recognition and voice control software consumes as little as 0.9 microwatts of dynamic power executing on Synopsys’ ultra-low power ARC EM5D processor in typical 28-nanometer (nm) processes
  • TrulyHandsfree offers enhanced performance and personalization capability through fixed triggers with user enrollment as well as user-defined triggers
  • Pre-validated and optimized hardware-software solution reduces development time and risk for designs requiring energy-efficient processing of voice/speech, audio and sensor … Read More → "Synopsys and Sensory, Inc. Deliver Ultra-Low Power Voice Control Solution for Mobile, Automotive and Consumer Applications"

Avnet Abacus adds more industry-leading battery technology to its product portfolio in distribution agreement with RRC

March 2, 2015

Poing, Germany, 2 March, 2015: Avnet Abacus, one of Europe’s leading interconnect, passive, electro-mechanical and power distributors and a business unit of Avnet Electronics Marketing EMEA, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), has signed a franchised distribution agreement with RRC, a global leader in power supplies, batteries and battery charging technology.

This agreement builds on the existing relationship between the two companies, providing access via Avnet Abacus in Europe to RRC’s range of standard and custom battery packs, which are … Read More → "Avnet Abacus adds more industry-leading battery technology to its product portfolio in distribution agreement with RRC"

Altera and China Mobile Demonstrate Virtualized C-RAN Platform for 5G at Mobile World Congress 2015

March 2, 2015

BARCELONA, Spain, Mobile World Congress — March 2, 2015 – At the Mobile World Congress 2015 today, Altera Corporation (Nasdaq: ALTR) and China Mobile demonstrated jointly a Centralized/Coordinated/Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) platform  targeting the next generation of virtualized 5G wireless networks. This approach will dramatically improve the user experience at the edge of cells, achieving much higher channel capacity and spectrum efficiency, reduce the network power consumption, and support flexible and agile network deployments. C-RAN has the potential to create tremendous new business models for network operators, and … Read More → "Altera and China Mobile Demonstrate Virtualized C-RAN Platform for 5G at Mobile World Congress 2015"

Microsemi Announces Innovative Global Navigation Satellite System Solution for the Communications Market with Integrated Clock Master Technology for Indoor Small Cells

March 2, 2015

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—Feb. 26, 2015—Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced its Integrated GNSS Master (IGM) solution required for small cell synchronization. The IGM is the company’s first solution that fully integrates a 1588v2 PTP grandmaster with a GNSS receiver and antenna in a small, fully contained package, designed to mount indoors. The Microsemi IGM solves the often documented challenge of indoor synchronization which has been a very significant hurdle for cost-effective small cell indoor deployments.

According to the Small Cell Forum, 80 percent of … Read More → "Microsemi Announces Innovative Global Navigation Satellite System Solution for the Communications Market with Integrated Clock Master Technology for Indoor Small Cells"

Synopsys and Hillcrest Labs Announce Ultra-Low Power Sensor Processing Solution for Always-On Applications

March 2, 2015

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

  • Hillcrest’s MotionEngine software now optimized to run on Synopsys’ DesignWare Sensor and Control IP Subsystem
  • DesignWare Sensor and Control IP Subsystem includes ARC EM processors and integrated hardware accelerators for sensor-specific functions that boost performance and reduce power consumption by up to 85 percent compared to discrete solutions
  • Power-efficient hardware-software sensor solution is ideal for a range of mobile and IoT applications including activity tracking, intelligent context awareness, intuitive gesture … Read More → "Synopsys and Hillcrest Labs Announce Ultra-Low Power Sensor Processing Solution for Always-On Applications"
featured blogs
Size Does Matter!
Feb 6, 2026
In which we meet a super-sized Arduino Uno that is making me drool with desire....
More from Max's Cool Beans...