Adding to its portfolio of NFC reader ICs, Panthronics announced the PTX105R reader for ...
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Sine wave architecture enhances NFC reader performance
Austrian, fabless semiconductor company, Panthronics has extended its portfolio of NFC ...
Audio amplifiers with Merus technology maximise battery life, says Infineon
In the design of portable and battery-powered audio devices for consumer speaker applications, ...
Thermal camera is voice-controlled
Voice control means that operation for the thermal camera module is hands-free. Introduced ...
Batteries are thin and compact for IoT devices
Think and compact lithium-ion rechargeable batteries from NGK Insulators, are heat resistant, ...
Slim IP67 Wirepas Mesh tag can track in high density networks
Asset tracking in hospitals, offices, warehouses and factories can be achieved using a ...
Temperature and humidity sensors lead the industry in accuracy, says ScioSense
Claimed to have industry-leading accuracies in temperature and humidity sensing, the ENS21x ...
RISC brings data density to wearable devices
Two RISC-V processors from SiFive bring flexibility and balance of performance and efficiency ...
Farnell stocks Nordic Semiconductor’s nPM1100 PMIC
Nordic Semiconductor’s latest power management chip (PMIC), the nPM1100 offers a higher ...
MEMS microphones suit noise cancelling applications
Two MEMS microphones introduced by CUI Devices’ Audio Group are designed for active ...
Priced for consumer market, IMU is accurate and efficient, says Bosch
Priced for cost-sensitive consumer applications, the cost-effective BMI323 motion sensor ...
Tap Systems put its finger on wearable keyboard concept
A wearable keyboard and controller is the latest development from Tap Systems, following ...
Smart glasses have compact colour laser modules
Full colour laser modules developed by TDK are cllaimed to be the world’s smallest ...
Smart watchphone is a safe, affordable alternative to smartphones for young children
Singapore company, myFirst, has introduced a smart watchphone specifically for young children. ...
Invicta antenna extends Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and ZigBee coverage, says Antenova
Antenna and RF antenna modue manufacturer, Antenova, has released the Invicta compact antenna. ...
Snapdragon XR2+ address MR/VR while saving power consumption
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon XR2+ for what it describes as the next generation ...
2K2K square resolution CMOS image sensor maximises vertical coverage
For security wide-field of view and AR / VR / MR pass-through cameras, Omnivision’s first ...
Accessories get a handle on Smart-Case IP 65 handheld enclosures
OKW has increased the accessories available for its handheld Smart-Case enclosures. These ...
Murata’s Type 2AB UWB Bluetooth modules are available from Rutronik
Small, wideband modules by Murata combine low power consumption and accurate results for ...
Nordic Semiconductor supports Matter 1.0 in nRF Connect SDK
The latest version of Nordic Semiconductor’s unified software development kit brings ...
GLF Integrated Power offers two versions of AEC-Q100 grade load switch ICs
Two versions of the IQSmart IC load switches are offered by GLF Integrated Power. ...
eFuse ICs protect and control circuits in datacomms and industry
Four ICs have been developed by Littelfuse to protect, sense and control consumer, datacomms ...
Low profile 5G and 4G LTE antennas are slim for limited spaces
Two low profile antennas have a low height of just 1.6mm. This makes the Alcor and Atria ...
Temperature sensor in Apple Watch monitors women’s health
Features for women’s health are enabled with the addition of a temperature sensor in ...
HTC Vive introduces facial tracker and eye tracker to VR
Enhanced eye and facial tracking have been introduced in HTC VIVE’s Focus 3 Eye Tracker and Focus ...
Anisotropic interconnect weaves its magic
Solders are the most conductive electrical connection but adhesion to wearable and conformable materials ...
Arduino board can be sewn into fabric for e-textiles
The LilyPad Arduino USB board is designed for e-textiles and wearables projects. They can ...
Qualcomm processors extend battery life for wearables
Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 and Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 platforms developed by Qualcomm extend battery ...
Easy locking connector is a tonic for home healthcare
Designed to be easy to use, intuitively pluggable and safe, the 570 series easy locking ...
Vision on chip processor has AI processing and depth sensing
Israeli vision on chip processor specialist, Intuitive has added the NU4100 IC to its Vision ...
MicroOLED integrates “light AR” into Apple Watches
Believed to be the first augmented reality (AR) solution to enable the real-time display ...
Rutronik adds Bosch’s barometric absolute pressure sensor
Distributor, Rutronik has added Bosch’s latest pressure sensor, the BMP581. The small, ...
Waterproof pressure sensors resist organic constituents in gases
Waterproof pressure sensors have been added to Alps Alpine’s pressure sensor range, starting ...
Li-ion battery charger accommodates USB and wireless charging
An automatic and integrated lithium battery charging management IC has been developed with ...
Desktop Metal and Henkel validate 3D printing workflow
Desktop Metal and Henkel have announced the first initial workflow validation for the Xtreme ...
3D MIDs integrates more into medical devices, says Harting
Mechatronics allows for the extreme downsizing or miniaturizing of medical applications, ...
Monolithic full bridge autoresonant transmitter IC simplifies wireless battery charger design
The use of batteries in everyday devices is getting more ubiquitous. In many of these products, a ...
Thick film conductivity sensor serves single use applications
Equipped with four electrodes and four Pt/Ni wires, the latest thick-film conductivity ...
XGO3 children’s smart watch is lightweight and colourful
Norwegian company, Xplora, which specialises in smart watches, has introduced the XG03 ...
The future of payments: from wearables to smart speakers that order pizza
Mobile and contactless payments, digital wallets and biometrics: future topics from a few ...
Low-cost trackers are compatible with Abeeway LoRaWAN tags
An inexpensive tracking device has been developed by Troverlo, Actility, and its subsidiary Abeeway. ...
MicroLED devices with integrated micro lenses enhance AR glasses
Believed to be the industry’s first microLED devices with integrated micro lenses for ...
Triaxial products are available from stock at Intelliconnect
Available from stock, with custom designed products available on short lead times, triaxial ...
NFC tags meet authentication security measures, says Infineon
Near field communication (NFC) tags released by Infineon Technologies meet high security ...
Additive manufacturing can replace etching processes says InnovationLab
A sustainable method to manufacture PCBs based on additive manufacturing is not only cost-effective ...
Solar powered Bluetooth headset recharges indoors and out
Believed to be the first solar-powered communications headset that keeps you connected ...
Wafer-level MOSFETs perform in space-constrained applications
Nexperia has unveiled two MOSFETs in a DSN1006 package and a third in the DSN1010 package ...
Flexible printed circuit antennas have adhesive backing
A series of 2.4GHz adhesive flexible printed circuit antennas are designed by Linx Technologies ...
Bluetooth LE module goes where radios aren’t welcome
A Bluetooth 5 Low Energy module for applications deemed “radio-unfavourable” has been ...
Nordic Semiconductor integrates LTE-M/NB-IoT and GNSS in SiP
Designed for a range of single device, low power, cellular IoT designs, the nRF9160 is ...
Smart watch and LoRaWAN monitor patients’ safety
French management group, Domitys has installed a private LoRaWAN (long range wide area ...
OKW couples electronic enclosures with stations for data transfer
Electronic enclosures from OKW have optional docking stations for charging and data transfer ...
Smart watch continuously monitors glucose levels
Another weapon in tackling diabetes is the K’Watch Glucose, a continuous glucose monitor ...
Multi-layer chip antennas expand Würth Elektronik portfolio
Multi-layer chip antennas have been added to the range available from Würth Elektronik, ...
Nexperia claims MOSFET in DFN is world’s smallest
Valuable space in wearable and hearable devices can be gained using the 20 and 30V MOSFETs ...
MicroEJ’s development kit supports Android Studio and Gradle
The MicroEJ VEE Android compatibility kit by MicroEJ is designed for manufacturers of IoT ...
Wideband test suite supports FiRa Consortium PHY conformance
Rohde & Schwarz has added an ultra-wideband (UWB) PHY test suite for the R&S CMP200 ...
Renesas delivers intelligent sensor solutions for IoT applications
Renesas Electronics is releasing the HS4XXX family and the ZSSC3281 IC, targeted at faster ...
Quad-row board-to-board connectors offer space-saving connections
Molex has released its quad-row board-to-board connectors, which it claimed feature the ...
Renesas’ SmartBond DA1470x SoCs are integrated for wireless connectivity
Renesas Electronics has announced the SmartBond DA1470x family of Bluetooth low energy ...
Integrated listener for NFC wireless charging cuts board footprint by more than half
Panthronics has released early samples of what it claimed to be the industry’s first ...
ToF sensors advances use less energy or double range
Metasurface lens technology is introduced by STMicroelectronics in its second generation, ...
Toshiba adds five miniature MOSFET gate driver ICs for portable applications
Five MOSFET gate driver ICs have been added to the TCK42xG series by Toshiba. They are ...
Sitara AM62 processors expand edge AI while cutting the power budget
Sitara AM62 processors have been released by Texas Instruments. The company said that they ...
Radio wave ranging sensor is sensitive enough for gesture initiation
Radio wave ranging sensors announced by Socionext are able to detect minor movements in ...
NFC charging transmitter offers high output for small consumer devices
Panthronics has increased system efficiency by 18 per cent in its transmitter design for ...
Charger IC is wireless power transfer-compatible
A multi-functional, compact charging IC for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, the XC6810, ...
Infineon and pmdtechnologies develop 3D depth-sensing technology for Magic Leap 2
Augmented reality (AR) applications are about to fundamentally change the way we live and ...
Infineon combines Airoc Wi-Fi / Bluetooth in Nvidia Jetson for edge AI
Airoc Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity provides Wi-Fi 6 / 6E and low power wi-Fi 5 connectivity ...
LTE-M and NB-IoT module
Industrial IoT, connected or smart agriculture, logistics and smart metering applications ...
ADI improves power consumption in latest MEMS accelerometer
The ADXL367, three-axis MEMS accelerometer by Analog Devices (ADI) has improved power consumption ...
Compact Nora-W10 modules combines Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi
Combining Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) 5.0 with a powerful open CPU, the u-blox ...
Electroninks unveils suite of metal complex conductive ink
Customer-centric inks accelerate hardware innovations, said Electroninks, as it unveiled ...
Space-saving Schottky rectifier trio sets density benchmarks, says Diodes
High current Schottky rectifiers are available in compact chip scale packages (CSPs) from Diodes.
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Arm adds virtual devices and launches Cortex-M85 processor
In addition to expanding Arm Virtual Hardware, Arm launches the Arm Cortex-M85 processor, ...
FlightSense software makes gestures speak volumes
STMicroelectronics said it is now making gesture detection simpler and more affordable ...
Fast charging ICs offer highest charging efficiencies, says Halo Microelectronics
Two fast charging ICs released by Halo Microelectronics use a dual-phase switched capacitor ...
Third generation HyperRAM doubles bandwidth
Simplified design and double data transfer rate have been achieved with the third generation ...
ESD protection in the CLP series from Vishay is available from New Yorker
Low capacitance, bi-directional symmetrical ESD protection diodes in silicon packages by ...
Automotive audio amplifier combines HD sound with class-G efficiency
In class-G operation, the TDA7901 buck controller automatically optimises the voltage supplied ...
Barometric pressure sensor tracks at altitude
Precision and low power consumption are combined in the BMP581, said Bosch Sensortec. It ...
Sensor tags detect temperature, moisture and liquid volume
For use in a range of healthcare, industrial and IT applications, the Sense passive range ...
Nowi unveil energy harvesting PMIC with a cold start feature
Dutch semiconductor company, Nowi, extends its energy harvesting and power management portfolio ...
Winbond adds 64Mbit memory option to 1.2V SPI NOR flash family
Offering larger code storage capacity and active mode power saving, the W25Q64NE 1.2V SpiFlash ...
Ambiq increases security in power processor SoCs
Additions to the Apollo4 SoC family by Ambiq are the Apollo4 Plus and Apollo4 Blue Plus ...
AI-powered smart glasses assist the blind and visually impaired
Features such as additional languages and accuracy recognition have been added to Envision’s ...
Linear vibration motors have small diameters for VR equipment
Many commercially available smartphones and smartwatches today are equipped with a vibration ...
MAX30009 can shrink remote patient monitoring devices, says Analog Devices
Bioimpedance remote patient monitoring devices can be reduced in sized and the lifetime ...
Iridium antenna is small enough for headsets and trackers
Claimed to be the world’s smallest antenna tuned for Iridium satellite services, the ...
Partnership delivers sports data to smartglasses
Two European technology companies, Suunto and Activelook announced their partnership at ...
MEMS sensors add machine learning in the edge and electrostatic sensing
A third generation of MEMS sensors are intended for consumer mobiles and smart industries, ...
SoC uses computing-in-memory for speech processing at the edge
Computing-in-memory technology is poised to eliminate the massive data communications bottlenecks ...
CEVA streamlines 5G NR modem design to accelerate time to market
The second generation 5G architecture by Ceva, PentaG2, has been announced by wireless ...
Fast, flexible microprocessor adds computation to thin-film technology
At the 2022 International Solid-State Circuits Conference (2022 ISSCC), imec, KU Leuven, ...
MicroEJ Vee container is ported to Sequans’ LTE-M/NB-IoT modules
A collaboration between IoT chip and module supplier, Sequans Communications and MicroEJ, ...
Toshiba shrinks debut MOSFET gate driver; five more to come
The first MOSFET gate driver IC in a planned series of six, the TCK241G controls the gate ...
STMicroelectronics integrates AI to MEMS sensors
Signal processing and AI algorithms have been combined in MEMS (micro electromechanical ...
NFC IC provides security tamper detection for IoT applications
Certified security is combined with a tamper status detection mechanism and battery-free ...
Evaluation board verifies battery management for the IoT
To verify operation of battery management in electronic devices such as wearables, industrial ...
Management system renews IoT device credentials to futureproof
Automatically renewing an IoT device credentials according to industry requirements offers ...
Sensor Watch pares down connectivity to add functionality
Crowd Supply has added an Arm Cortex M0+ to the classic Casio wristwatch to produce the ...
Step-down buck converter is for multi-cell batteries
Single stage power conversion in multi-cell battery applications is provided with the MAX77540 ...
JEDEC-compliant multimedia card saves space
Two industrial-grade, embedded multimedia cards (eMMC) have been announced by Alliance ...
Load switches’ low IQ extend battery device lifetimes
Three load switches released by Toshiba Electronics Europe, deliver a decrease in quiescent ...
Würth Elektronik adds NFC option to wireless power coil portfolio
Coils for wireless power transmission offered by Würth Elektronik include five models ...
Nano-power P-channel MOSFETs simplify bias circuitry
Claimed to be the industry’s first nano-power, precision P-channel MOSFET array, Advanced ...
High density connectors are miniature for limited spaces
Miniature, rugged connectors and cable assemblies from Fischer Connectors are designed ...
Arm-based SoC and demo board are available to test Morello
To test the Morello architecture, developed by Arm and the University of Cambridge, Arm ...
Wireless charger modules optimise antenna layout for thin devices
Compact wireless charger modules with an integrated antenna board allow developers to add ...
Torex expands its low quiescent current inductor range
Inductors with a built-in, step-down DC/DC converter make up the XCL232 series from Torex ...
Voice-activated medallion serves as a wireless virtual assistant
Powered by Syntiant’s NDP101 low power edge AI processor, a medallion developed by Zinfanite ...
Smart eyewear glides into sleek glasses
Using a micro projection system that integrates into light glasses, ActiveLook says its ...
Powercast unveils printed medical wearables
At CES 2022 in Las Vegas this week, Powercast is highlighting its RF wireless power technology ...
Gluocmeter is worn on the wrist – no needle required
A non-invasive glucometer will be launched at CES 2022 this week by Quantum Operation. ...
Solar powered Bluetooth headset offers hands-free with no recharging
At this week’s CES in Las Vegas, Blue Tiger USA will show what it claims is the world’s ...
Motion sensor learns mistakes in fitness routines
At next month’s CES, Bosch Sensortec will unveil a sensor that is one step closer to ...
Wireless power supply chipset needs no external MCU
Capable of providing up to 1W of wireless power for compact and streamlined wearable devices ...
What’s in Your Healthcare Monitor?
Consumers are increasingly interested in monitoring their own health due to both increased health ...
NanoPower modules extend battery life in space-constrained applications
Designers can extend battery life and reduce size in space-constrained Internet of Things ...
RDK2 development kit aids proof of concepts
Marketed as a complete solution for firmware and hardware developers, the RDK2 development ...
Torex extends LDO regulators with ‘green operation’ series
LDO regulators with low current consumption are suitable for IoT products and wearable ...
Battery charger IC is designed for low voltage charging for wearables
A battery charger IC has been designed by Rohm for low-voltage charging. The BD71631QWZ ...
RFID UHF tags are designed to be inserted into textiles
Small RFID UHF RAIN transponders designed to be discretely inserted into small pieces of ...
Battery management IC monitors can shrink final form factors
Charge and fuel gauge accuracy in a smaller solution size can be realised with the ...
NFC Type 2 tag IC has permanent write locks and configurable kill mode
Consumer engagement, production information and brand protection are offered with the ST25TN512 ...
Sensor development kit delivers AI/ML for smart industrial applications
AI tool developer, SensiML has teamed up with onsemi to deliver ML for autonomous sensor ...
Intelligent sensors automatically sense human presence
Three sensors, the PerSe Connect, PerSe Connect Pro and PerSe Control, have been released ...
Software simplifies design and configuration of printed sensors
Software downloadable from InnovationLab is claimed to significantly simplify the use of ...
Tensilica HiFi 1 DSP extends battery life in wearables and always-on devices
Described as ‘breakthrough’ audio / video performance, the Cadence Tensilica HiFi 1 ...
Compact barometric pressure sensor takes on temperature fluctuations
Rohm has developed a compact barometric pressure sensor that is waterproof and strong against ...
Alliance Memory offers 3V multiple I/O serial NOR Flash memory solutions
Alliance Memory offers a new line of 3V multiple input/output serial NOR flash memory products ...
Updates add video to STMicroelectronics’ TouchGFX suite
The TouchGFX Version 4.18 from STMicroelectronics is for user-interface development with ...
Automotive wireless charging reference design is Qi 1.3-certified
Believed to be the first automotive wireless charging reference design to be certified ...
Secora Pay on 40nm process offers new applets contactless payments
Contactless payment has been gaining in popularity and Infineon says its Secora Pay portfolio ...
Force rebalance MEMS accelerometer reduces weight in navigation systems
Designed for challenging environments, the Tronics AXO315 force-rebalance digital MEMS ...
Space-saving board-to-FPC connector resists vibrations
Compared to conventional connectors, Panasonic Industry’s R35K connector saves space ...
Renesas bases RA2E2 microcontroller family on Arm Cortex-M23 core
For small and energy-sensitive IoT, wearable, medical, industrial automation, consumer ...
Dual-core module supports Bluetooth 5.1’s angle of arrival
An RF module with dual-core processor uses Bluetooth technology in what is claimed to be ...
TDK offers miniaturised, highly sensitive MEMS pressure sensor element
Designed to measure a range of 0 to 100 mbar, TDK Corporation’s C35 type pressure sensor ...
Intel expands neuromorphic research chip – introducing Loihi 2
Now with one million neurons, the second generation research chip from Intel, Loihi 2, ...
Wireless charging transmitter coil driver is in QFN3x3 package
The first in a family of coil drivers from Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) that are ...
Reference design develops 3D spatial audio in headsets and earbuds
Three companies have collaborated to bring 3D spatial audio hardware and software together ...
MEMS timing accelerates wireless charging says SiTime
For power-sensitive and space-constrained mobile and IoT applications, the SiT3901 uPower ...
Software packs, tools and eval board accelerate STM32U5 development
Extensions to STMicroelectronics’ STM32 ecosystem accelerate development with the STM32U5 ...
MEMS barometric pressure sensors are slim and compact
Able to measure a height difference as small as 50mm, the ICP-20100 low noise MEMS barometric ...
Smallest Arduino Pro board brings sensing to the edge
Claimed to be the smallest Arduino board to date, Nicla Sense ME has been created by Arduino ...
Power Management IC charges wearables four times faster than competitors
Integrating a switching charger, the MAX77659 single inductor mode output (SIMO) power ...
Single chip for remote patient monitoring devices measures four vital signs
Synchronised measurement of ECG (electrocardiogram), heart rate, SpO2 (blood- oxygen saturation) ...
Cryptographic controller protects with lowest power budget, claims Analog Devices
Claimed to provide 30 times lower power and industrial-grade protection for battery-powered ...
Single axis MEMS capacitive accelerometers measure on three axes
Low noise, low cost MEMS capacitive accelerometer modules from Silicon Designs offer measurements ...
Sensor evaluation board accelerates IoT development, says Bosch Sensortec
R&D effort can be simplified to assist rapid prototyping and reduce time to market ...
Magnetic sensor is basis for image diagnosis technology
Yokohama National University, Japan and TDK have developed a prototype image diagnosis ...
MicroEJ and NXP bases long-life smartwatches on i.MX microcontrollers
A dedicated low-power on-device platform developed by MicoEJ and NXP is claimed to introduce ...
Secure embedded controllers integrate AI/ML acceleration
Built to power the next generation, always-connected IoT products, Alif Semiconductor’s ...
Thin film, common mode filters have high attenuation for mobile devices
The increased multi-functionality of wireless devices such as smartphones, wearables and ...
Mouser stocks ams TMD2712 ambient light and proximity sensor
The TMD2712 ambient light and proximity sensor from ams is now available from Mouser Electronics.
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Samsung packs LTE connectivity into 5nm processor
Built in a 5nm extreme ultra-violet (EUV) process node, the Exynos W920- processor integrates ...
Reference design for NFC wireless charging is based on Panthronics’ PTX100W
Fabless semiconductor company, Panthronics, has released a reference design for a complete ...
Farnell extends Nordic Semiconductor offering with its first PMIC
The first power management IC (PMIC) from Nordic Semiconductor, the nPM1100, is now available ...
Samsung updates timeless Galaxy Watch4 Classic
Health monitoring in a classic watch design is the design goal for the Galaxy Watch4 Classic ...
MEMS scanner allows AR to step up, says Infineon
Infineon Technologies has announced a MEMS scanner solution, comprising a MEMS mirror and ...
Nexperia claims package advance accommodates more logic in small form factor
Claimed to be the world’s smallest and thinnest packages for standard logic devices, ...
Chip inductor offers high Q in a miniature size
Two chip inductors from Bourns, the Model CWF1610 and CWF2414 have a wirewound construction, ...
Peripheral development boards are based on LTE-M and NB-IoT connectivity
The LTE IOT 8 Click is the latest member of the Click peripheral development boards, available ...
Rutronik adds Nordic Semiconductor’s PMIC
Offering efficient reliability in confined spaces, the Nordic nPM1100 is a dedicated power ...
Ceva releases Bluetooth 5.3 IP for audio streaming
Supporting features to further enhance security, robustness and low power operation, the ...
Hand-held camera cube reference design brings AI to the edge
Artificial intelligence (AI) which was previously limited to expensive machines with large ...
Mouser Electronics signs global distribution agreement with Telink Semiconductor
Low power radio frequency and mixed signal chips for the IoT from Telink Semiconductor ...
SDRAM halves power consumption compared to LPDDR4s says Alliance Memory
Battery life in portable electronics can be extended with the 8Gbit AS4C256M32MD4V-062BAN ...
Compact battery chargers are dedicated to charging in tight spaces
As wearable, medical and smart sensor products use streamlined power management for energy ...
Image sensor is smaller than a grain of rice
A collaboration between AT&S and ams Osram has resulted in an image sensor that is ...
Payment bracelets interpret gestures and use biometric data
Collaboration between Italian start-up, DEED and Infineon Technologies, is showcased at ...
Interpretation services lend an ear with language app
Appropriately for an international event, Waverly Labs is showcasing its Ambassador Interpreter ...
Connector insert battles into the future
To modernise the armed forces, ODU believes that connectors will need to meet new challenges. ...
Glitch-free supervisor offers robust protection for low voltage IoT applications
Claimed to be the industry’s smallest, lowest power, glitch-free supervisor, the MAX16162 ...
Metallic finish for NFC labels to enhance packaging
Labels with metallic finishes maintain NFC communication performance and bring value to ...
Air quality sensor personalises ozone detection
Low power outdoor air quality sensors have been added to the ZMOD4510 sensor platform by ...
Fusion Design platform enables first-pass silicon for Armv9-based SoCs
Multiple SoC tape-outs at early adopters of the Arm Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 ...
Nordic introduces first PMIC for tight spaces
Nordic Semiconductor’s first power management device is the nPM1100, a power management ...
Mali GPUs complement Armv9 CPUs
To complement a raft of Arm v9 CPUs, Arm has introduced GPUs for the architecture. The ...
IP suite and Armv9 Cortex CPUs are part of Arm’s Total Compute
Arm has created Total Compute solutions, assembling hardware IP, physical IP, software, ...
Winbond RAM and Ambiq SoC reduce power needs for intelligent wearables
Memory supplier, Winbond Electronics has collaborated with Ambiq, to combine the former’s ...
Dialog Semiconductor uses low power flash memory to increase hearable lifetimes
Reducing the footprint of a hearable device, such as an ear bud, by using smaller batteries ...
Proximity sensor reduces power consumption in wearables
Power consumption is reduced to just 6.63 microA by the Optoelectronics Group of Vishay ...
Reference IP accelerates creation of signal and data processing SoCs
Power signal and data processing SoCs can be created faster and for lower costs, says Sondrel, ...
Low voltage clock oscillators afford designers a common supply rail
Low voltage clock oscillators from IQD meet the need for low voltage operation designs ...
Miniature TVS diodes save space for bi-directional over-voltage protection
TVS diodes released by TDK extend the company’s portfolio of components for bidirectional ...
Miniature recording probes track brain activity for weeks
Building on the Neuropixel probes released in 2017, researchers at the non profit HHMI ...
Mouser Electronics signs global distribution deal with QuickLogic
Embedded FPGA IP, low power, multi-core, voice-enabled SoCs and endpoint artificial intelligence ...
MEMS barometric pressure sensors have lowest noise pressure, says TDK
Claimed to achieve the industry’s lowest pressure noise of 0.4 Pa RMS and attain the ...
Enclosures warn when wearer is ‘too close’
Helping maintain social distancing, OKW’s Body-Case and Minitec wearable enclosure can ...
Farnell builds IoT development framework with ON Semiconductor
To remove development obstacles and to accelerate IoT innovation, Farnell and ON Semiconductor ...
Bluetooth 5.0 for RE microcontroller uses SOTB for energy harvesting
The latest member of Renesas Electronics’ RE family of microcontroller is the RE01B, ...
NuCurrent cuts loose by extending HF wireless charging
For product categories that are using RF and inductive charging, NuCurrent has launched ...
Scrubbing contact technology accelerates test socket
Smiths Interconnect has employed its Joule 20 failsafe scrubbing contact technology in ...
InnovationLab and Evonik partner for printed rechargeable batteries
Printed electronics specialist, InnovationLab has partnered with chemical company, Evoknik ...
Mitsubishi extends SCADA to diversify IoT
Two additional types of software for system monitoring and process control have been announced ...
Boost converters and LDO have industry’s IQ says Maxim
For use in consumer, industrial, healthcare and IoT devices, the MAX17227A and MAX17291 ...
Android smartwatch encourages children to be active; stay safe
A smartwatch based on the Xplora Goplay platform motivates young children to be active ...
ST extends STM32WB series with extra power-saving modes
Devices that combine entry-level features with extra power savings have been added to the ...
Miniature wireless comms modules address low power edge devices
Miniature Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy modules from InnoPhase combne wireless connectivity ...
Wafer-level camera module reaches inside the brain
A wafer-level camera by OmniVision Technologies, is small enough to access the smallest ...
Mouser adds ams’ blood oxygen monitoring for wearables
A thin sensor from ams, which brings blood oxygen monitoring capability to wearable devices, ...
Barometric pressure sensor is in gel package to protect against water ingress
Packaging a barometric pressure sensor into a compact package, small enough for use in ...
Measurement ICs double battery life and have highest accuracy, claims Maxim
Three ICs from Maxim Integrated allow designers to achieve double the battery life, while ...
Bluebud platform aims to standardise DSP-enabled Bluetooth Audio IP
Intended to standardise DSP-enabled Bluetooth audio IP to meet the demands of the Bluetooth ...
Infineon secures contactless transactions with crypto controllers
As contactless payment, identity, ticketing and access operations gain traction, Infineon ...
Light-sensitive photodiode improves bio sensors for slim wearables
Featuring an increased photocurrent of 33 microA, the VEMD8081 is a high speed, silicon, ...
Multi-layer ferrite inductors from TDK meet NFC resistance levels
Component specialist, TDK, has developed the MLJ-H1005 inductors for use in near field ...
Intellegens and Ansys push boundaries of additive manufacturing with ML
Machine learning (ML) specialist, Intellegens, and engineering simulation company, Ansys, ...
Renesas RF microcontrollers are supported by Segger
Development tools, embedded software and production tools for the entire Renesas RE microcontroller ...
Evaluate NFC technology with NFC Tag kit
Smart packaging and connected products company, Tapwow has partnered with materials science ...
Type-C Power Delivery switch protects with reverse current blocking
An industry leading performance is claimed for the AOZ1374 high voltage source switch by ...
NFC technology delivers secured ID data to verify assets
Secured physical asset verification, using Secora Blockchain NFC technology has been announced ...
Wireless SoC has security features for broad IoT
Believed to be the world’s first dual Arm Cortex-M33 wireless SoC, Nordic Semiconductor’s ...
Side-emitting IR LED gives heads up to VR/MR/AR gaming
Miniature PicoLED infrared LEDs from Rohm now include the compact, side-emitting (side ...
Omni-ID adds three active RFID devices to Sense range
Three active RFID devices extend the Sense range by Omni-ID, and include a device to support ...
SiP integrates cellular and GNSS technology
Swiss positioning and wireless communication specialist, u-blox, has integrated low power ...
Children’s smart watch has gamification feature; tracks physical activity
Based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear platform, the Xplora X5 Play smart watch is a suitable ...
Web authentication IC to make NFC authentication scalable
Swiss semiconductor company, EM Microelectronic, announces full volume production of em|linq, ...
Sensor provides health check via wearables
Smartphones, wearables and mobile devices with V-Sensor are able to measure blood pressure, ...
Solar harvesting increases wearable runtime
Wearable devices are, by nature, space-constrained, but now the runtime of these devices ...
Colour laser module enhances augmented reality glasses and micro projectors
Augmented reality (AR) glasses are expected to become one of the most popular wearable ...
Glucose measuring wristband means non-stop monitoring
At this year’s CES, Quantum Operation will showcase what it claims is the world’s first ...
TrueWireless SoCs use Mirroring for seamless ear bud role swapping
SoCs by Qualcomm use TrueWireless Mirroring technology in ear buds to support dynamic and ...
Waterproof sensor is sealed to IP67 in splash-prone areas
Believed to be the industry’s first IP67 waterproof sensor for high-humidity environments, ...
LPDDR4 SDRAMs reduce power consumption for mobile devices
Alliance Memory has expanded its high-speed CMOS, mobile, low power SDRAMs, and has added ...
Digi-Key Electronics signs GLF Integrated Power
Component distributor, Digi-Key Electronics has signed a global distribution agreement ...
LDO regulators deliver enhanced power rail stabilisation in tight spaces
Low noise, compact, low dropout (LDO) voltage regulators from Toshiba Electronics Europe ...
Fischer Connectors flexes its design power for SWaP
Products and accessories have been added to the Fischer Freedom series of plug-and-use ...
Audio Precision redefines production testing for audio devices
Set-up time for audio production testing can be reduced, using the APx517B acoustic analyser, ...
Li+ fuel gauge and IC monitors and protects battery life
Maxim Integrated claims to offer the industry’s first Li+ fuel gauge IC which has continuous ...
Renesas and Altran Team to Deploy First Social Distancing Wristwatch that uses Ultra-Wideband Chipset with Low Rate Pulse
Maxim MAX77655 is smallest SIMO PMIC yet
Claimed to provide the highest number of output channels and to reduce overall product ...
STMicroelectronics collaborates with Qualcomm for next-gen sensors
Combining the iNEMO LSM6DST six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) with what is believed ...
M10 receiver tracks position with finer accuracy for towns and cities
Able to track four global navigation satellite system (GNSS) constellations at any one ...
USB-C device test socket accelerates consumer device production lines
Consumer electronics based on the USB-C type of I/O connector can be quickly and easily ...
Transition from Wearable to Medical Device
The population is ageing and more people need health support, which is having a big impact ...
Optiga Trust extends to Qi wireless charging
For secure inductive charging, Infineon Technologies has added the Optiga Trust Charge ...
QuickLogic’s ArcticPro 3 eFPGA IP is available for Samsung 28FDS process
QuickLogic’s ArcticPro 3 embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP is now available on Samsung’s 28nm ...
Maxim has healthy regard for reducing development time for wearable devices
Developers can save at least six months of development time using the Health Sensor Platform ...
Temperature compensated RTC has I2C interface
Claimed to offer the world’s best time accuracy across industrial temperature range at ...
MCUs integrate peripherals for sensor-based IoT applications
Sensor-based IoT applications use a combination of analogue functionality and digital control ...
Bluetooth LE chips enables Wi-Fi 6 to boost IoT performance, says NXP
Claiming to usher in a new phase of connectivity for gaming, audio, industrial and IoT ...
Image sensor minimises distortion in machine vision and mixed reality applications
A combination of a high dynamic range and pixel design means that the AR0234CS CMOS global ...
DAC includes non-volatile memory to simplify handheld designs, says Microchip
Microchip claims to have overcome the problems of implementing multi-channel system control ...
Motobit Sentinel warns motorcyclists of potential hazards
A wearable device for motorcyclists has been introduced by Motobit. The Motobit Sentinel ...
Editors Blog – Eyeing up the future
In this month’s blog, Caroline Hayes takes a close look at smart contact lenses. These ...
Air purifier ‘necklace’ protects children
One of the innovations showcased by TAITRA, the Taiwan trade body is the Airvida C1, a ...
Bluetooth 5.2 modules brings security to short range radio
Swiss manufacturer, u-blox offers the NORA-B1 Bluetooth module which it says brings advanced ...
3D spatial audio allow motion-aware hearables
3D spatial audio technology company, VisiSonics and wireless IP company, Ceva, have collaborated ...
Wireless power receiver from Renesas has WattShare TRx mode
Renesas Electronics has added the P9415-R wireless power receiver to its portfolio. The ...
Medical implants address data-intensive applications
Medical implant communication system (MICS) modules in the Type 1RM family from Murata ...
Cadence digital and custom tool suite is optimised for TSMC’s 3nm process
The collaboration between Cadence and TSMC has broadened as the partners announce that ...
Microchip says 25CSM0 is its highest-density EEPRROM yet
Microchip Technology has introduced its highest-density EEPROM to date, the 25CSM04. The ...
Maxim Integrated accelerates USB-C Power Delivery development
Two devices from Maxim Integrated are designed to overcome the challenges of implementing ...
Temperature sensor enables privacy-first health screenings
QuikSense is a cost-effective and scalable temperature solution that integrates with existing ...
Surface mount PPTCs save space in mobile, wearable devices
Littelfuse has announced polymeric positive temperature coefficients (PPTCs) that protect ...
Binder unveils printing technique that gives sensors a new dimension
Functional electronic layers can be laid directly on a component, says binder. The binder ...
Richardson RFPD offers Fractus Antennas’ antenna booster
Design support for the Duo mXtend is offered by Richardson RFPD, an Arrow Electronics company. ...
Stackable development kits are based on ESP32 Wi-Fi SoC
M5Stack offers a range of modular stackable product development toolkits based on ESP32. ...
Dual core microcontroller can shrink coin cell operated devices
Bill of material costs can be reduced, together with the size of coin cell operated devices, ...
Multi-sensor module is for developers with the IoT bug
SmartBug is an intelligent multi-sensor IoT module by TDK. The InvenSense module combines ...
Maxim says dual-photo detector optical sensor is thinnest available
Sensors can be quickly and easily designed into wearable health and fitness products, says ...
STMicroelectronics adds Zigbee 3.0 support for wireless microcontrollers
Based on Zigbee PRO protocol stacks, Zigbee 3.0 has been added to the STM32WB55 wireless ...
Low power embedded controllers are based on SOTB technology
Renesas Electronics has added the RE01 group of low power, embedded controllers to its ...
Murata develops multilayer ceramic capacitor for smaller, thinner mobile devices
Believed to be the world’s smallest, laminated multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), ...
ST adds development board to embed USB Type-C
A USB-IF-certified development board by STMicroelectronics provides a reference for, and ...
SoC is optimised for cost-conscious, two-layer PCB wireless products
Available in a wafer level chip scale package (WLCSP), optimised for compact, two-layer ...
TDK claims T3902 is world’s lowest power PDM microphone
Designed for use in mobile devices, wearables, headsets and TV remotes, the InvenSense ...
Winbond introduces HyperRAM WLCSP to reduce form factor
Claimed to offer an unprecedented thin form factor in embedded application, the HyperRAM ...
Wearables can protect with social distancing and contact tracing
A reference design from ST Microelectronics uses a Bluetooth Low Energy SoC, a MEMS accelerometer ...
Imagination bases iEW400 on Ensigma Wi-Fi technology
IP from Imagination and based on its Ensigma Wi-Fi technology is intended for low- and ...
LDO regulator has high PSRR for noise-sensitive applications
The AP7353 low dropout (LDO) regulator is designed to meet the need for voltage regulation ...
AI powers healthcare assistant to protect crowds
As part of the international drive to maintain public health during a worldwide pandemic, ...
Editors Blog – Keep your distance!
Wearable technology is stepping forward to ensure everyone keeps apart, in the fight to ...
Wireless Li-Ion Charger Solution for Wearable Devices Includes Integrated Step-Down DC-to-DC Converter
The LTC4126 is ...
Smart sensors are the jewel in the crown
Scientists have taken inspiration from the biomimicry of butterfly wings and peacock feathers ...
Signal conditioner IC targets industry 4.0, medical and IoT sensor applications
The latest addition to the sensor signal conditioner (SSC) range is the ZSSC3240. According ...
Renesas extends Bluetooth 5.0 security to RA 32-bit microcontrollers
Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity has been extended to the RA family of 32-bit microcontrollers ...
Wristband alerts wearer to social distancing parameters
To ensure social distancing is maintained in the work environment, Tended offers a wristband ...
PMICs halve current to boost efficiency, says Silicon Labs
Energy-friendly power management ICs (PMICs) from Silicon Labs, the EFP01 family are companion ...
Component carrier replaces flexible PCBs
Flexible circuit boards are made of thin polymide films and are designed into space constrained, ...
Putting your finger on detecting sleep apnea
Belgian start-up, Ectosense, has developed a finger sensor to determine if sleep apnea ...
Smart health patch adapts to measure Covid-19 patients
Henkel has partnered with six medical and technology companies to develop a smart health ...
MOSFETs for wearables are 36 per cent smaller says Nexperia
MOSFETs in the DFN0606 package for mobile and portable applications have been released ...