STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced new inertial sensors that contain the intelligent sensor-processing unit (ISPU) to power the onlife era: interacting with trained devices with intelligence moving from “on” the edge to “in” the edge. The ISM330ISN always-on six-axis, inertial-measurement unit (IMU) for movement and position…
Renesas launches cellular-to-cloud IoT development platforms
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced two new cloud development kits, CK-RA6M5 and CK-RX65N, providing a complete connectivity solution for the RA and RX Families of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). The cloud kits are the first to be equipped with Renesas’ RYZ014A Cat-M1 module, a certified LTE cellular module that offers…
Infineon adds AIROC CYW20820 Bluetooth & Bluetooth LE SoC to its portfolio
Infineon Technologies is adding the AIROC CYW20820 Bluetooth & Bluetooth LE (low energy) system-on-chip (SoC) to its AIROC Bluetooth Portfolio. The AIROC CYW20820 Bluetooth & Bluetooth LE SoC is a Bluetooth 5.2 core spec-compliant device tailor-made for IoT applications. It is designed to support a wide spectrum of use cases for home automation and sensors…
STMicroelectronics releases SoC solutions for keyless vehicle access
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, recently announced a new platform to accelerate the introduction of digital car keys, giving consumers keyless access to vehicles via their mobile device. In addition to strengthening security, digital car keys can deliver greater owner conveniences including customizable use privileges while continuing…
Renesas investing $10 million in Arduino’s new round of Series B funding
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced an investment in Arduino’s new round of Series B funding. The partnership with Arduino enables Renesas to make its broad range of products available for Arduino’s technology platforms used by its worldwide developer community. Arduino was first developed as an easy-to-use tool for fast…
Infineon to present decarbonization and IoT solutions at EW Nuremberg 2022
Infineon Technologies has announced plans to highlight how the company links the real to the digital world by enabling smart and connected applications at Embedded World 2022 in Nuremberg. This is a prerequisite for unlocking the potential of IoT and decarbonization. The company will showcase a variety of smart IoT applications in sectors including smart…
New TI processors make edge AI more accessible
Expanding on its history of delivering highly integrated processors, Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the new Sitara AM62 processors that help expand edge artificial-intelligence (AI) processing into next-generation applications. The low-power design of the new processors enables support for dual-screen displays and small-size human-machine interface (HMI) applications. TI will showcase the new AM62 processors and…
STMicroelectronics and Sensory Inc. to partner on embedded speech-recognition technology
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Sensory Inc., a provider of embedded speech-recognition technology and an ST Authorized Partner, are collaborating on a new project. The partnership will enable the STM32 microcontroller (MCU) user community to develop and prototype intuitive voice-based user interfaces for a wide range…
Infineon launches first ISO26262-compliant, automotive 3D image sensor
3D depth sensors play a key role in monitoring systems in a vehicle’s cabin, allowing for innovative car cockpits and seamless connectivity with improved passive safety. These sensors are becoming essential for meeting regulations and NCAP ratings as drivers become more like passengers. To this end, Infineon Technologies, in collaboration with 3D time-of-flight system specialist…
Renesas acquiring Reality AI to provide seamless, endpoint AI to IIoT
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement with Reality Analytics, Inc., a provider of embedded AI solutions. Under the agreement, Renesas will acquire Reality AI in an all-cash transaction. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is expected to…
Microchip simplifies automotive designs with ISO 26262-compliant, digital signal controllers
OEMs are experiencing increasing application complexity and the need for AUTOSAR, ISO 26262 functional safety-compliant and secure solutions as the market for electric and autonomous vehicles develops. For automotive developers looking to design scalable applications for future technology while also meeting the latest automotive requirements, Microchip Technology announced a comprehensive ecosystem around AUTOSAR-ready dsPIC33C Digital…
STMicroelectronics’ flexible new op amp ideal for automotive and industrial applications
The STMicroelectronics‘ TSB622 general-purpose, low-power, dual-operational amplifier (op amp) enhances ruggedness and flexibility in industrial and automotive applications. The unity-gain stable TSB622 operates over the extended temperature range (between -40° to 125° C) and is automotive-qualified. The broad supply-voltage range, from 2.7 to 36V, lets designers use the same device for multiple applications with different…
Renesas launches complex device-driver software for EV battery management
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced an AUTOSAR-compliant complex device-driver (CDD) software module for designers of automotive battery-management systems (BMS) in electric vehicles (EVs). The new software pairs with Renesas’ ISL78714 Li-Ion battery management IC to speed design and optimize the performance of next-generation systems. The CDD software is designed…
First RISC-V-based system-on-chip FPGA enters mass production
The first SoC Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) to support the royalty-free RISC-V open Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) has entered volume production, marking a major milestone in the evolution of embedded processors. As customers continue to adopt PolarFire SoC FPGAs at a rapid pace, Microchip Technology is announcing the production qualification for the MPFS250T and the previously…
New NFC readers accelerate payment and consumer application designs
STMicroelectronics’ ST25R3916B-AQWT and ST25R3917B-AQWT NFC Forum Reader devices combine high output power and energy efficiency at a competitive price. Supporting NFC initiator, target, reader, and card-emulation modes, they can be used in contactless-payment, device pairing, wireless charging, brand protection, and other industrial and consumer applications. The new devices introduce improved active wave shaping (AWS) with increased flexibility that…
Renesas releases RZ/T2M motor-control MPUs for fast, high-precision control
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has released its highest-performance RZ/T2M motor-control microprocessor units (MPUs) for applications such as AC servo drives and industrial robots. The RZ/T2M combines fast and highly precise real-time, motor-control capabilities and the latest industrial Ethernet on a single chip, which supports functional safety operation. By providing all…
Infineon introduces high-performance XENSIV MEMS microphones
Infineon Technologies is launching its next-generation XENSIV MEMS microphones that define a new industry standard. The microphones IM69D127, IM73A135, and IM72D128 are the latest additions to Infineon’s growing microphone portfolio. Combined with selectable power modes the MEMS microphones are a perfect match for consumer electronics such as headphones with active noise cancellation, TWS earbuds, conference devices with…
Vishay offers new bidirectional, transient voltage suppressors
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new series of surface-mount TRANSZORB bidirectional, transient voltage suppressors (TVS) in the SMC (DO-214AB) package for automotive, industrial, and telecom applications. Offering a high-surge capability of 3 kW at 10/1000 μs to meet the specifications of ISO 16750-2 Pulse b, SMC3KxxxCAHM3_A series devices provide low leakage current down to 1…
ENPOWER first to adopt Infineon’s automotive-grade discrete IGBT EDT2 devices
Zhuhai ENPOWER Electric Co., a China-based supplier of inverters for the automotive industry, is the first to integrate the latest 750 V automotive-grade IGBTs AIKQ120N75CP2 and AIKQ200N75CP2 from Infineon Technologies. The discrete IGBT EDT2 devices in TO-247PLUS package enable performance boosts and system cost savings in main inverter applications and DC link discharge switches of electric vehicles.…
Renesas unveils industry’s first I3C intelligent switch family
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, unveiled the industry’s first I3C intelligent switch devices targeting next-generation server motherboards and other infrastructure equipment. The new chips vastly enhance scalability and reliability while reducing the complexity of high-performance system designs. They enable I3C control plane networks with multiple initiator controllers, such as CPU and…