IAR Systems, the future-proof supplier of software tools and services for embedded development, has extended the complete development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench for RISC-V with additional trace functionality and new compiler optimizations. Building on existing support for a range of MCUs and FPGAs from several vendors, the latest version 1.40 introduces support for Nuclei System…
Infineon introduces new family of EiceDRIVER 1ED Compact isolated gate drivers
Infineon Technologies AG adds a new generation to its most versatile and simple-to-use EiceDRIVER 1ED Compact isolated gate driver family: the X3 Compact (1ED31xx) family. This gate driver provides separate output options together with the active shutdown and short-circuit clamping in DSO-8 300 mil package. The active Miller clamp option is ideally suited for silicon…
TDK offers noise-suppression filters for in-vehicle PoC
TDK Corporation recently announced the launch of its MDF1005 series of noise-suppression filters for in-vehicle PoC, used in applications such as ADAS circuits, BUS lines, telematics units, and more. Mass production has begun this December. The products in the MDF1005 series offer good DC superimposition characteristics with impedance within the PoC high-frequency band, between 700…
Renesas launches industry’s first IP67 waterproof sensor for high-humidity environments
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has expanded its popular ZMOD4410 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) sensor platform with the industry’s first software-configurable IP67-qualified waterproof option for IAQ applications operating in wet or dirty environments. This includes for kitchens, bathrooms, and hospital rooms, or any area that’s frequently exposed to water, oils, and dust. …
Vishay launches industry’s first 4-quadrant silicon PIN photodiode in a surface-mount package
The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has introduced the industry’s first 4-quadrant silicon PIN photodiode in a standard surface-mount package, qualified for automotive applications. Combining high photosensitivity with low 0.1 % crosstalk, and virtually no tolerance between its segments, the Vishay Semiconductors’ K857PE enable a variety of sensor and control applications for the automotive,…
Qualcomm launches new mobile platform with advanced 5G, AI, security & more
During the annual Snapdragon Tech Summit Digital 2020, Qualcomm Technologies introduced its latest flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform, which will set the benchmark for flagship smartphones in 2021. This new platform packs mobile innovations in 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), gaming, and camera technologies, which will transform premium mobile devices into professional-quality cameras, intelligent…
STMicroelectronics partners with Microsoft to develop smart-appliance controllers
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has signed an agreement with Microsoft to simplify and accelerate the development of smart-appliance controllers and other Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. Developers working with STM32 microcontrollers (MCU) can now leverage Microsoft Azure’s Real-time Operating System (RTOS) to provide ready-to-use services for managing their application. “STM32…
Renesas extends its Arm Cortex-based MCU family for industrial & IoT applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has expanded its RA4 Series microcontrollers (MCUs) with the new 32-bit RA4M3 Group of MCUs. The RA4M3 MCUs boost operating performance up to 100 MHz using the Arm Cortex-M33 core based on the Armv8-M architecture. The Arm TrustZone technology is Renesas’ Secure Crypto Engine. With a…
NXP launches new-generation Airfast RF Multi-Chip modules
NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced the availability of its 2nd generation of comprehensive Airfast RF power Multi-Chip Modules (MCMs) designed to support the evolution of 5G mMIMO active antenna system requirements for cellular base stations. Focused on accelerating the coverage of 5G, the new all-in-one power amplifier module family is based on NXP’s latest LDMOS technology that…
STMicroelectronics adds thread-aware debug support to its STM32CubeIDE
STMicroelectronics has added support for FreeRTOS thread-aware debugging to its STM32CubeIDE development environment, giving users more power to complete their projects quickly and easily. Support for efficient RTOS development helps handle the growing complexity of today’s embedded systems that combine sophisticated features such as cybersecurity, wireless connectivity, user-interface graphics, and multiple operating modes. With the latest updates,…
Microchip’s RT PolarFire FPGA available in engineering silicon
Microchip Technology announced that it’s now shipping engineering silicon for its RT PolarFire Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) while the device is being qualified to spaceflight component reliability standards. Designers can create hardware prototypes with all the same electrical and mechanical performance that the space-qualified RT PolarFire FPGAs will provide for high-bandwidth on-orbit processing systems…
Renesas offers industry’s highest-performance SAR analog-to-digital converter
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced the industry’s highest-performance, single-chip 14-Bit, 1-MSPS successive-approximation-register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for radiation-hardened (rad-hard) space applications. Renesas’ Intersil brand ISL73141SEH delivers best-in-class dynamic and static performance, including signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), an effective number of bits (ENOB), an integral non-linearity (INL), and a differential non-linearity…
Vishay launches fourth-generation 600 V EF Series MOSFETs
Vishay Intertechnology is adding a new device to its fourth-generation 600 V EF Series fast-body diode MOSFETs. With high efficiency for telecom, industrial, computing, and enterprise power supply applications, the Vishay Siliconix n-channel SiHH070N60EF slashes on-resistance by 29 percent compared with previous-generation devices. The new device also delivers a 60 percent lower-gate charge. This results in…
Renesas expands 32-bit RA2 Series MCUs, offering flexible power modes
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the expansion of its 32-bit RA2 Series microcontrollers (MCUs) with 20 new RA2L1 Group MCUs — increasing the RA Family to 66 MCUs. The general-purpose RA2L1 MCUs use the Arm Cortex-M23 core operating up to 48 MHz. The RA2L1 MCUs are supported by the easy-to-use Flexible…
Espressif launches RISC-V-based MCU with Wi-Fi & Bluetooth connectivity
Espressif launched ESP8266 in 2014 and ESP32 in 2016. ESP8266, with its Wi-Fi-only MCU, facilitated simple connectivity use-cases. ESP32 addressed use-cases that required dual-connectivity (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth/Bluetooth LE), considerably more computing power, and strong security features. These two chips became segment leaders in the IoT market, powering up a large number of connected devices. In…
STMicroelectronics offers DC/DC buck converter with added flexibility
The STMicroelectronics L7983 is a compact, 3V-60V, 300mA synchronous DC/DC buck converter with flexible, dynamic-mode selection to satisfy noise-sensitive applications and maximize efficiency at light load. Special ST innovations engineered into the L7983 allow control of the low-side power MOSFET to provide a low-noise mode (LNM) with constant switching frequency and an alternative low-consumption mode (LCM). In LCM, the…
Melexis launches world-first combined sensor for smart tires
Melexis, a global microelectronics engineering company, has unveiled the MLX91805 smart tire sensor to help OEMs prepare for the forthcoming extension of mandatory tire-pressure monitoring to include commercial vehicles, and to enable future generations of smart tires. Specially designed to be embedded in the tire, unlike current rim-mounted TPMS sensors, the MLX91805 integrates an 800g XZ-axis accelerometer…
Maxim offers first Li+ Fuel Gauge IC with self-discharge monitoring
The new MAX17320 high-accuracy fuel-gauge and protection circuit from Maxim Integrated Products extends run-time on multi-cell battery-powered products while also monitoring against self-discharge hazards. The MAX17320 is a pack-side fuel gauge and protector IC for 2 to 4 series Lithium-ion (Li+) cells (2S-4S) and is part of a family of ICs equipped with Maxim Integrated’s…
Dialog launches new SmartServer IoT Partner Program
Dialog Semiconductor plc, a provider of battery and power management and industrial edge computing solutions, has announced its new SmartServer IoT Partner Program. The program gives systems integrators and OEM solutions providers access to Dialog’s SmartServer IoT edge server and open software suite — including freely available integration tools and APIs, certified training, and premium…
Intel’s new Open FPGA Stack simplifies the development of custom platforms
Intel recently announced its new Intel Open FPGA Stack (Intel OFS), a scalable, source-accessible hardware and software infrastructure delivered through git repositories. This makes it easier for hardware, software, and application developers to create custom acceleration platforms and solutions. Additionally, Intel OFS provides standard interfaces and APIs to enable greater code reuse, accelerate development and…