Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has launched the RX13T Group of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) to enable highly efficient inverter control of compact motors — such as fans or pumps in consumer and industrial applications that previously controlled motor operation through on-off switching. This includes factory equipment where energy efficiency is…
Analog Devices introduces digital temperature sensor for printed circuit boards
Analog Devices‘ ADT7422 is a high-accuracy, digital I2C temperature sensor that’s designed to meet the clinical thermometry specification of the ASTM E1112 standards when soldered onto the final printed circuit board (PCB). The ADT7422 contains an internal band gap reference, a temperature sensor, and a precision analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The ADT7422 provides a 16-bit temperature…
Intel allocates $6 million for COVID-19 relief, building on previous efforts
The Intel Foundation says it will provide $4 million to support coronavirus relief efforts in communities where the company has significant presence. The foundation will also offer a special match opportunity for every regular full-time and part-time employee and U.S. retiree to a total of $2 million for relief efforts around major Intel sites. These…
Nokia successfully completes acquisition of Elenion Technologies
Nokia recently announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Elenion Technologies, a U.S.-based company focusing on silicon photonics technology. The planned acquisition was originally announced in February of this year. Elenion’s technology expertise and unique design platform and services enable Nokia to expand its market footprint by addressing the critical and rapidly evolving optical…
Intel demos co-packaged optics Ethernet switch, a first for the industry
Intel recently announced the successful integration of its 1.6 Tbps silicon photonics engine with a 12.8 Tbps programmable Ethernet switch. The co-packaged solution combines Intel’s technology building blocks with its Barefoot Networks Division for integrated optics on an Ethernet switch. “Our co-packaged optics demonstration is the first step to making optical I/O with silicon photonics…
Texas Instruments introduces TPSM5360x Power Modules
Texas Instruments TPSM5360x Power Modules are highly integrated 2A (TPSM53602), 3A (TPSM53603), or 4A (TPSM53604) power solutions with a 36V input. Each device combines a step-down, DC/DC converter with power MOSFETs, a shielded inductor, and passives in a thermally-enhanced QFN package. The 5mmx5.5mmx4mm, 15-pin QFN package uses routable lead-frame technology for enhanced thermal performance, small…
Intel gives digital life to Laika’s Oscar-nominated movie
Nearly everything is turning digital these days, including movies and movie-watching. Laika is a hybrid studio that’s been digitalizing its products in a specific manner. It starts with the age-old, slow-motion (i.e. 24 handcrafted frames per second). Then, these frames are cleaned and modified through visual effects along with addition of new characters and background.…