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SparkFun Electronics® Releases First Open-Source, U.S.-Manufactured Embedded Systems Module

Boulder, Colorado, June 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

SparkFun Electronics’ SparkX division, led by founder Nathan Seidle, has released the company’s first open-source, embedded-systems module—Read More → "SparkFun Electronics® Releases First Open-Source, U.S.-Manufactured Embedded Systems Module"

Fast Data Rates Meet High Accuracy in Microchip’s New Analog-to-Digital Converter Families

CHANDLER, Ariz., June 20, 2019 — The rapidly growing market of high precision applications require Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) with faster programmable data rates, higher accuracy and more integrated features to maximize system performance. To meet these needs, Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) today introduced a family of compact ADCs that offer high programmable data rates of up to 153.6 kilosamples per second (kSPS). The Read More → "Fast Data Rates Meet High Accuracy in Microchip’s New Analog-to-Digital Converter Families"

PULS SmartFab Box innovative analysis tool records live power requirements and thermal conditions in customer applications

  • Allows users to check and specify their power budgets directly on their own systems
  • Available Free of Charge

PULS Power, the specialist manufacturer of high reliability DIN-Rail power supplies, believes that system availability, cost efficiency and scheduled maintenance are the key criteria for most industrial and building automation system designers and installers.</ … Read More → "PULS SmartFab Box innovative analysis tool records live power requirements and thermal conditions in customer applications"

Vesper Launches Ultra-High AOP VM2020 Microphone for Smart Speakers

BOSTON, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Vesper, developer of the world’s most advanced piezoelectric sensors, today introduced VM2020, an ultra-high acoustic overload point (AOP) differential analog output piezoelectric MEMS microphone. The VM2020 marks the first consumer product-ready Ultra-High AOP microphone in mass production in a standard form factor and package. The microphone can record in extremely noisy environments without distortion.

The VM2020 is based on Vesper’s patented piezoelectric MEMS transducer technology which has been proven in many applications. Its inherent robustness and linearity make it uniquely suitable for applications where a microphone will be … Read More → "Vesper Launches Ultra-High AOP VM2020 Microphone for Smart Speakers"

ACEINNA Launches OpenIMU300RI – Rugged Open-Source Inertial Measurement Unit Sensor

Andover, Massachusetts- June 18, 2019

ACEINNA today announced its new OpenIMU300RI. A rugged, sealed-package, open-source, nine-degree-of-freedom (9-DOF) inertial measurement unit (IMU) for autonomous off road, construction, agricultural and automotive vehicle applications. This new open-source IMU, allows engineers to easily optimize an attitude, navigation or other algorithm for their vehicle/application and run it in on the IMU.

This minimizes communication … Read More → "ACEINNA Launches OpenIMU300RI – Rugged Open-Source Inertial Measurement Unit Sensor"

Anritsu Introduces First VNAs to Specify 43.5 GHz Performance in K-Connector Environment to Address Emerging High-frequency Applications

Morgan Hill, CA – June 4, 2019 – Anritsu Company introduces a 43.5 GHz frequency option for its 2- and 4-port ShockLine™ MS46122B, MS46322B, MS46522B, and MS46524B vector network analyzers (VNAs) with guaranteed specifications using Anritsu’s Extended-K™ type connectors and components. The ShockLine family becomes the first VNA to support specified 43.5 GHz functionality in a K-connector environment, creating distinct cost-of-test and time-to-market advantages in high-frequency applications, including 5G, satellite, and signal integrity.

With the introduction of the Extended-K calibration kits and accessories, the option eliminates the need to use inconvenient adaptors or completely change the connector type. … Read More → "Anritsu Introduces First VNAs to Specify 43.5 GHz Performance in K-Connector Environment to Address Emerging High-frequency Applications"

Riviera-PRO™ users to benefit from automatic UVM register generation plus the latest verification methodology libraries

Henderson, NV – June 18, 2019 – Aldec, Inc., a pioneer in mixed HDL language simulation and hardware-assisted verification for FPGA and ASIC designs, has introduced automatic UVM register generation to Riviera-PRO™, the company’s advanced verification platform. Accepting a CSV file or IP-XACT register description as an input, Riviera-PRO™ will, working at the Register Abstraction Layer (RAL) of UVM, output files as UVM register models, RTL register models, C headers and HTML.</ … Read More → "Riviera-PRO™ users to benefit from automatic UVM register generation plus the latest verification methodology libraries"

OmniVision Announces Its First 48 Megapixel, 0.8 Micron Image Sensor

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – June 17, 2019 – OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV48B, its first 48 megapixel (MP) image sensor featuring a 0.8 micron pixel size to enable high resolution smartphone cameras in a 1/2″ optical format. Built on OmniVision’s PureCel® Plus stacked die technology, this sensor provides leading edge still image capture and video performance for both mainstream and high end smartphones. Additionally, the OV48B offers a wide range of features such as digital crop zoom and a CPHY interface, making it a versatile sensor for all types of rear … Read More → "OmniVision Announces Its First 48 Megapixel, 0.8 Micron Image Sensor"

Hearables: Bosch brings smart features to your ear

  • New BMA456 accelerometer variant with integrated hearable features
  • Low power consumption for a longer battery life
  • Broad portfolio of sensing solutions for the fast-growing hearables market
  • Visit Bosch Sensortec at Sensors Expo & Conference: Booth 331

Bosch Sensortec announces a new variant of its high-performance BMA456 accelerometer at Sensors Expo & Conference in San Jose, California. The BMA456 hearable accelerometer is the industry’s only accelerometer with optimized hearable features integrated in one sensor and complements the existing BMA456 wearable variant. Manufacturers can now design smaller … Read More → "Hearables: Bosch brings smart features to your ear"

C&K Extends Portfolio of Low Priced Sub-Miniature Tact Switches for Home Automation and IoT Electronics Devices

WALTHAM, Mass., – 17 June 2019: C&K (http://www.ckswitches.com), leading manufacturer of high-quality electromechanical switches, introduces two new sub-miniature tact switches aimed at design engineers developing home automation and Internet of Things (IoT) electronic devices: the PTS636 and PTS526. With printed circuit board (PCB) space at a premium within consumer electronics devices, these ultra-compact C&K switches address the growing need for high quality and … Read More → "C&K Extends Portfolio of Low Priced Sub-Miniature Tact Switches for Home Automation and IoT Electronics Devices"

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