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STMicroelectronics balun device boosts performance and occupies 90% less board space in miniature Nordic-based sensor, tag, and ‘appcessory’ products

January 15, 2013

The BAL-NRF01D3 IPD balun device from STMicroelectronics converts the output of a Nordic nRF51 or nRF24 Series RF chip into the format required by an antenna. Measuring just 1.0 x 1.5 mm in size, it occupies up to 90 percent less board space compared to the use of separate passive components, and targets miniaturized coin-sized applications such sports watches and accessories, smartphone proximity and alert tags, and smart inventory RF tracking ID tags.

Oslo, Norway – January 15, 2013 – Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSE: NOD) today announces that STMicroelectronics® (‘ST’) has developed an integrated 2.4GHz … Read More → "STMicroelectronics balun device boosts performance and occupies 90% less board space in miniature Nordic-based sensor, tag, and ‘appcessory’ products"

Atmel and Wasion Group To Develop PRIME PLC Smart Meter Solutions

January 15, 2013

San Jose, California, January 15, 2013 – Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, and Wasion Group, a leading supplier of advanced energy metering products and solutions, today announced the two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop smart electricity meters and data concentrators utilizing highly integrated power line communication (PLC) solutions developed by Atmel.

According to market research firm Pike Research, 17.9 million smart meters have been deployed since Q2 2012, with China as the largest driver*. The joint development between Atmel and Wasion will help drive adoption of standards-compliant smart … Read More → "Atmel and Wasion Group To Develop PRIME PLC Smart Meter Solutions"

Energy Micro’s low power MCU delivers long battery life in VELUX touch screen remote control

January 15, 2013

Oslo, Norway, January 15 2013 – Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, announces that VELUX has selected the EFM32 Giant Gecko microcontroller for its latest electric window remote control. The handheld ‘VELUX Integra’ programmable remote has an easy-to-use touch screen interface for controlling windows, ventilation flaps, blinds and other accessories. The EFM32 32-bit MCU with 1024KB of Flash memory incorporates an autonomous low power direct drive TFT controller for the large color display, which features a smartphone-like interface with on-screen icons and ‘touch’ and ‘swipe’ functions. The LESENSE function block in the EFM32 enables autonomous monitoring of external … Read More → "Energy Micro’s low power MCU delivers long battery life in VELUX touch screen remote control"

Tektronix Launches Three Android Applications for Use with Oscilloscopes

January 15, 2013

BEAVERTON, Ore., January 15, 2013 – Tektronix, the world’s leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced the release of three new oscilloscope applications for use on Android smartphones. The free apps, available now on the Google Play store, allow users to remotely control and monitor their oscilloscopes or view and analyze waveforms on the go. 

“With these applications, we are taking advantage of overwhelming popularity of smartphones and tablets within the engineering community to give our customers more flexibility and convenience in the way they use their oscilloscopes,” said Mike Flaherty, general manager, Oscilloscopes, Tektronix. “In today’s world, engineers … Read More → "Tektronix Launches Three Android Applications for Use with Oscilloscopes"

Give a boost to your TI MCU LaunchPad Evaluation Kit – Enter TI’s MCU BoosterPack Design Challenge!

January 15, 2013

Jan 15, 2013 – DALLAS, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Developers can now give their TI microcontroller (MCU) LaunchPad Evaluation Kits an extra boost – and showcase it at one of the largest technology trade shows in the world! Starting today, Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN), in collaboration with Mouser Electronics, is inviting engineers, university students and hobbyists in the United States to enter the TI MCU BoosterPack Design Challenge. TI MCU BoosterPacks are plug-in modules … Read More → "Give a boost to your TI MCU LaunchPad Evaluation Kit – Enter TI’s MCU BoosterPack Design Challenge!"

Honeywell Introduces 6 Degrees of Freedom Inertial Measurement Unit, 6-D Motion Variant

January 15, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 15, 2013 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) announced today it has introduced its Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), 6-D Motion Variant, 6DF Series, designed to provide motion, position, and navigational sensing from a durable single device over six degrees of freedom.

The six degrees of freedom is achieved by using MEMS (microelectromechanical system) technology to sense translational movement in three perpendicular axes (surge, heave, sway) and rotational movement about three perpendicular axes (roll, pitch, yaw). Because the movement and rotation along the three axes are independent of each other, such motion is said to have “six degrees of freedom”. 

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Small footprint, very low power consumption: Bosch Sensortec introduces next-gen electronic compass BMC150 Geomagnetic sensor and accelerometer in a single package

January 14, 2013

January 14, 2013–With the new BMC150, Bosch Sensortec announces the second generation of its revolutionary electronic compass module. The new implementation again raises the bar in terms of package size, accuracy and versatility. 

The BMC150 is a 6-axis electronic compass module based on Bosch’s proven FlipCore technology which provides high accuracy and at the same time low power operation for longer battery life for smartphones, tablet computers and similar mobile devices. With a size of just 2.2 x 2.2 mm2 and a power consumption as low as 190 µA it sets new standards for compactness and battery … Read More → "Small footprint, very low power consumption: Bosch Sensortec introduces next-gen electronic compass BMC150 Geomagnetic sensor and accelerometer in a single package"

Silicon Labs To Highlight Mixed-Signal Innovations At Embedded World 2013

January 14, 2013

AUSTIN, Texas – Jan. 14, 2013 – Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in
high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, will showcase an array of embedded mixed-signal products and development tools at Embedded World in Nuremburg, Germany, February 26-28 at Booth 4A-211.

Embedded World provides a world-class venue to demonstrate silicon solutions and development tools that simplify the embedded design process. Silicon Labs’ latest embedded mixed-signal solutions on display at Embedded World will include a single-chip, CMOS-based relative humidity sensor, the industry’s most energy-efficient 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) coupled with “power-aware” tools, smart interfaces and development … Read More → "Silicon Labs To Highlight Mixed-Signal Innovations At Embedded World 2013"

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