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Vishay Intertechnology Releases X1, X2, and Y2 EMI Suppression Film Capacitors Certified to IEC 60384-14: 2013 ed.4 / AMD1: 2016 Grade IIIB

Devices Withstand THB Testing of 85 °C, 85 % Relative Humidity for 1000 Hours at Rated Voltage to Ensure Longer Service Life in Harsh Environment Conditions
August 26, 2019

MALVERN, Pa. — Aug. 26, 2019 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced three new series of X1, X2, and Y2 electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression film capacitors for standard across the line and line bypass applications. Designed to meet the most stringent requirements for robustness against humidity, the new F340 EMI suppression family is certified to IEC 60384-14: 2013 ed. 4 / AMD1: 2016 grade IIIB: “High Robustness Under High Humidity.”

To comply with the humidity grading system defined under IEC 60384-14: 2013 ed. 4 / AMD1: 2016 grade IIIB, the Vishay BCcomponents devices released today withstand temperature humidity bias (THB) testing of 85 °C, 85 % relative humidity for 1000 hours … Read More → "Vishay Intertechnology Releases X1, X2, and Y2 EMI Suppression Film Capacitors Certified to IEC 60384-14: 2013 ed.4 / AMD1: 2016 Grade IIIB"

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Files Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against TSMC In the U.S. and Germany

Injunctions seek to prevent unlawful importation of infringing Taiwanese semiconductors
August 26, 2019

Santa Clara, Calif. August 26, 2019 – GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GF), the world’s leading specialty foundry based in the United States, today filed multiple lawsuits in the U.S. and Germany alleging that semiconductor manufacturing technologies used by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (TSMC) infringe 16 GF patents.  The lawsuits were filed today in the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), the U.S. Federal District Courts in the Districts of Delaware and the Western District of Texas, and the Regional Courts of Dusseldorf and Mannheim in Germany.

In filing the lawsuits, GF seeks orders that will prevent … Read More → "GLOBALFOUNDRIES Files Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against TSMC In the U.S. and Germany"

Simplified development of cellular IoT prototypes is now possible in just a few days with launch of Nordic Semiconductor Thingy:91

August 23, 2019
Based on Nordic’s industry-leading nRF9160 SiP multimode LTE-M/NB-IoT module with GPS, which uniquely supports Arm TrustZone Internet-grade encryption and security, the battery-powered Nordic Thingy:91 is a simplified rapid prototyping platform designed specifically for cellular IoT. It includes a full asset tracking sample application, an exhaustive list of nine sensors, ‘straight-out-of-the-box’ operation, and support for a full range of complementary short-range wireless technologies including Bluetooth 5 and NFC courtesy of Nordic’s flagship nRF52840 SoC

Semtech’s LoRa® Devices Preserve Centuries of Art and Cultural History

By enabling efficient art health monitoring, Conserv’s LoRa-based solution saves museums and exhibitions thousands of dollars
August 23, 2019

CAMARILLO, Calif., August 22, 2019 – Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced that Read More → "Semtech’s LoRa® Devices Preserve Centuries of Art and Cultural History"

AVX is Showcasing Cutting-Edge Component Solutions at The Battery Show 2019

At this year’s event, which is co-located with the 2019 Electric & Hybrid Vechicle Technology Expo, AVX will introduce attendees to the company’s extensive portfolio of innovative, high-performance, & high-reliability passive & electromechanical power component solutions for next-generation battery applications
August 23, 2019

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (August 22, 2019) – Read More → "AVX is Showcasing Cutting-Edge Component Solutions at The Battery Show 2019"

Atmosic and QuickLogic Partner to Enable Always-On, Always-Listening Voice Interactivity in Audio and Sensor Processing Platform

Collaboration drives even lower power in QuickLogic’s EOS S3 Platform, extending device battery life and improving the user experience
August 22, 2019

CAMPBELL, Calif. – Aug. 20, 2019 – Atmosic™ Technologies, innovator of ultra-low-power wireless for the Internet of Things (IoT), and QuickLogic Corporation (Nasdaq: QUIK), a developer of ultra-low power, multi-core voice-enabled SoCs, embedded FPGA IP and Endpoint AI solutions, today announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration integrates Atmosic’s Read More → "Atmosic and QuickLogic Partner to Enable Always-On, Always-Listening Voice Interactivity in Audio and Sensor Processing Platform"

CML Microcircuits’ flexible BPSK wireless data modulator simplifies design for licenced frequency bands

August 22, 2019

Maldon, Essex – 21 August 2019 – CML Microcircuits Ltd, a global supplier of wireless data solutions, today announced the introduction of the CMX7146, a flexible data modulator that simplifies the design of transmit-only solutions using BPSK (binary phase shift keying) and differential BPSK modulation (also referred to as PRK, phase reversal keying, or 2PSK).

The CMX7146 generates precise baseband analogue in-phase and quadrature signals with programmable signal filtering. This generates with high accuracy a signal ready for transmission and suitable for up-conversion to an RF carrier of the user’s choice.

Compared to other BPSK solutions, the CMX7146 … Read More → "CML Microcircuits’ flexible BPSK wireless data modulator simplifies design for licenced frequency bands"

Renesas Electronics’ Enhanced RX65N Wi-Fi Connectivity Cloud Kit Simplifies Secure IoT Endpoint Device Connections to Amazon Web Services

Qualified Kit’s 32-Bit RX65N MCU with Amazon FreeRTOS, Wi-Fi, and Sensors Quickly Connects to AWS Cloud
August 22, 2019
Düsseldorf, August 20, 2019 – Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the Renesas RX65N Cloud Kit featuring onboard Wi-Fi, environmental, light and inertial sensors, and support for Amazon FreeRTOS connected to Amazon Web Services (AWS). The kit gives embedded designers a fast start and secure connection to AWS. Using Renesas’ e< … Read More → "Renesas Electronics’ Enhanced RX65N Wi-Fi Connectivity Cloud Kit Simplifies Secure IoT Endpoint Device Connections to Amazon Web Services"

SEGGER Embedded Studio adds support for 3rd party debug probes via GDB protocol

August 22, 2019

Monheim, Germany – August 20th, 2019

SEGGER Embedded Studio V4.20 adds fully configurable support for debug probes using the GDB protocol. The new version can now be used with any debug probe that comes with a GDB Server.

This new feature is included in all editions: ARM, Cortex-M, and RISC-V, on Windows, macOS, and Linux 32- and 64-bit platforms.

Embedded Studio can automatically launch the 3rd party GDB Server upon starting a debug session, keeping debugging easy and convenient. Port number, host and protocol features are configurable for maximum flexibility. The GDB Server software is … Read More → "SEGGER Embedded Studio adds support for 3rd party debug probes via GDB protocol"

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