Inductors with a built-in, step-down DC/DC converter make up the XCL232 series from Torex ...
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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 ...
Digi-Key adds biometric systems with Fingerprint Cards signing
Digi-Key Electronics has signed a global distribution partnership with Fingerprint Cards ...
Barometric pressure sensor provides indoor location
Pressure sensing is used in the BMP390 barometric pressure sensor which delivers altitude ...
Intelliconnect manufactures connectors for cochlear ear implants
Among the RF and waterproof connectors available from Intelliconnect for diagnostic, treatment ...
Rutronik UK introduces development kit for Nordic’s SoC nRF5340
A preview development kit (PDK) from Nordic Semiconductor is now available at Rutronik ...
IAR Systems and The Qt Company collaborate on UI development
IAR Systems and The Qt Company have announced a partnership to streamline the development ...
Editors Blog – If you want to get ahead, get a headband
Scientists are discovering that headbands are effective ...
MAX77654 PMIC halves size of long-life wearables
Single inductor, multiple output (SIMO) technology is used in the MAX77654 power management ...
Sensor hub DSP architecture makes sense of surroundings
Claimed to be the industry’s first high performance sensor hub DSP architecture, SensPro ...
Bluetooth wristband could slow the spread of Covid-19
Spanish engineering company, Accent Systems, has developed a Covid-19 Bluetooth Low Energy ...
Yokogawa launches nine models of digital manometer
For measurement and long-term stability for pressure sensors in consumer goods and wearables, ...
Bluetooth audio SoCs are for compact ear buds
Developed for ear buds and hearable devices, the QCC5141 is a low power, premium tier, ...
G-Shock uses Renesas RE microcontroller for heart rate and GPS
At the end of last month Casio Computer unveiled its latest smartwatch. The G-Shock watch ...
OLED microdisplay has wide viewing angle for augmented reality
Designed for augmented reality (AR) devices, the ECX335S microdisplay series from Sony ...
Coin-type cell is designed to power IoT devices
NGK Insulators offers the EnerCera Coin, a coin type cell for IoT devices and claims they ...
Optiga Connect 5G authenticates mobile consumer devices
Infineon has extended its embedded SIM (eSIM) portfolio, adding the Optiga Connect eSIM ...
STM32L4+ microcontrollers bring Cortex-M4 performance to smart devices
Two microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics, the STM32L4P5 and STM32L4Q5 microcontrollers ...
Bluetooth-enabled V-Sensor checks up on the wearer
Leman Micro Devices (LMD) has announced that its V-Sensor is now Bluetooth-enabled. Coupled ...
Flat connectors withstand higher operating temperatures
Flat flexible cable/flat printed circuit (FFC/FPC) connectors from Hirose Electric can ...
Emitter antennae are designed for motion capture in AR/VR
Devices which use motion capture, for example headsets, controllers, suits, gloves, as ...
HATS help test smartphone audio
Designed for realistic, in-situ electroacoustics tests on, for example, smartphones, headsets, ...
Imagination introduces IP to “supercharge” next-gen audio
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) IP from Imagination Technologies supports Bluetooth 5.2. iEB110 ...
Microcontrollers focus on low power and IoT security, says STMicroelectronics
Security is a priority for the STM32L5x2 microcontrollers, released by STMicroelectronics. ...
MLCC from Murata is “world’s smallest 100nF capacitor”
Mobile applications will benefit from the GRM011 multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) that ...
Hailo-8 has processor architecture specifically for deep learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker, Hailo, is sampling the Hailo-8 deep learning processor. ...
NXP adds NFC peripheral to Bluetooth microcontroller
NXP Semiconductors’ QN9090 and QN9030 Bluetooth 5 SoC are now available with hardware ...
Rutronik UK adds Minew’s MS88SF2 multi-protocol module
Based on Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52840 SoC, the MS88SF2 multi-protocol module can be ...
NIR sensor saves power for mobile 3D optical sensing systems
3D optical sensing applications such as face recognition, payment authentication can operate ...
Maxim makes a big noise in shrinking wireless ear buds
Form factor and cost of wireless ear buds can be reduced dramatically with the MAX20340 ...
Bluetooth LE Audio codec is first for power-sensitive audio says Synopsys
Optimised for Synopsys’ ARC processor IP, a low complexity communication codec (LC3) ...
Nordic Semiconductor prepares for Bluetooth LE Audio
This year, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) will release the Bluetooth LE (Low ...
Integrated IP and software develop contextually-aware IoT devices
At CES this week, Ceva will demonstrate its SenslinQ integrated hardware IP and software ...
SensiML combines popular hardware evaluation tools for AI-based applications
For engineers developing AI-based consumer wearable or industrial IoT products, SensiML’s ...
Wireless VR/AR haptic glove allows gamers to “feel” digital objects
At CES next week, BeBop Sensors will announce the Forte Data Glove, claimed to be the first ...
Image sensor evaluation kits support VR and smart buildings
Evaluation kits from ams support eye tracking, presence detection and object recognition ...
Bluetooth Low Energy SoC and module combine to extend IoT reach
Claimed to be the world’s smallest and most power-efficient Bluetooth 5.1 SoC, the DA14531 ...
Latest GoPro is based on Socionext Milbeaut ISP technology
The adventurer’s camera, the GoPro’s latest incarnation is the GoPro HERO8. The waterproof, ...
Accelerometer is first with built-in noise filtering, says Kionix
For flexible support for machine condition monitoring of industrial equipment, Kionix has ...
Fingerprint sensor authenticates via smartphone’s display
Believed to be the largest surface fingerprint-on-display (FoD) module, designed with organic ...
VHX-7000 digital microscope examines semiconductor quality
The trend to miniaturise components to satisfy the ever-increasing demand for wearable ...
Editors Blog – E-textiles see material growth
E-textiles can be used in multiple sectors, not just the obvious healthcare and fitness, ...
Panasonic’s Bluetooth dual-mode module is available from Rutronik UK
The Panasonic HCI (host controlled interface) Bluetooth RF module, the PAN1326C2, is based ...
RFID labels prove a tonic for pharmaceuticals and medical devices
As a result of a strategic partnership between Schreiner MediPharm and PragmatIC, RFID ...
Renesas provides support for Bluetooth 5 security
Support including long range and mesh network and single chip system control and wireless ...
Sounder driver shrinks audio user interface, says Diodes
An enhanced version of Diodes sounder driver, the PAM8904E, is designed for small and portable ...
Infineon showcases smart security
At Trustech 2019 (26 to 28 November) Infineon is exhibiting its hardware-based security ...
Cuffless BP monitor meets Class-II regulatory accuracy
Blood pressure (BP) monitoring is conventionally achieved with bulky and mechanical cuff-based ...
Wireless SoC stands up to demands of low power IoT
Security is taken seriously at Nordic Semiconductor, which has introduced the nRF5340 SoC, ...
Temperature sensors in WLCSP integrate into wearable designs
Temperature sensors from ams are available in a tiny 1.5mm2 wafer level chip ...
Interface module enables MEMS microphone array testing
Audio Precision has introduced a PDM 16 module for the company’s APx500 Series audio ...
Evaluation kit supports energy harvesting embedded controller
For the development of battery maintenance-free IoT equipment, Renesas Electronics has ...
Bluetooth low energy module from u-blox includes direction finding
Features such as direction finding, long range and operation up to +105 degrees C make ...
Editors Blog – How troops command agility
Modern warfare can take place over large areas and military command centres are required ...
High-side load switch uses reverse current blocking to improve reliability
The AP22912 is a 2.0A single-channel, slew rate-controlled load switch from Diodes. It ...
Multi-protocol front-end module extends range in compact form factor
For low power IoT applications, Skyworks’ SKY66405-11 front-end module is designed ...
Nordic introduces Bluetooth 5.1 SoC for multi-protocol applications
Temperature-qualified, the nRF52833 SoC joins Nordic’s nRF52 series. The multi-protocol SoC ...
Green tags encourage green RFID products
Smartrac Technology Group introduces the Eagle Green tags, the latest in the company’s ...
Adaptable buck-boost converters deliver up to 2.5A in tiny packaging
A family of four high-efficiency, low-quiescent-current (IQ) buck-boost converters that ...
Plessey has introduced a microLED Direct-Drive display platform and development kit
Plessey has introduced a microLED Direct-Drive display platform and development kit based ...
Microchip simplifies hardware-based IoT security
A pre-provisioned solution that provides secure key storage for low-, mid- and high-volume ...
ams adds laser detection auto-focus that sees through smudges
Laser detection auto-focus for a smartphone camera that can accurately zero in on the target ...
Flash LED drivers support camera flash and torch in smartphones
High-current stability can be assured in portable devices for dual- and quad-channel applications, ...
Plessey uses GaN-on-silicon for 4Mpixel microLED display
Plessey claims to have produced a record-breaking 2.5-micron pixel pitch, high resolution ...
LDO regulator improves system life and performance, says Texas Instruments
The company says that the TPS7A02 has the industry’s lowest quiescent current of less ...
Digital IR proximity sensing module shrinks always-available earbuds
Believed to be the smallest digital proximity sensor module, the TMD2635 from ams occupies ...
Fischer expands Freedom range with new materials and configurations
Nine products have been added to Fischer’s Freedom connector series. According to the ...
QuickLogic partners with Nuance Communications for voice recognition
Multi-core, voice-enabled SoCs, embedded FPGA IP, and endpoint AI provider, QuickLogic ...
Smartrac steps up security with NFC PRO tags
RFID technology and IoT specialist, Smartrac has launched the Pro series of NFC tags and ...
Buck-boost DC/DC converter save power and prolongs battery life
Claimed to offer unmatched efficiency with best-in-class current consumption, the BD83070GWL ...
Skyworks introduces two front-end modules
Two modules from Skyworks, the SKY66118-11 and the SKY66407-11, are 2.4GHz front-end modules ...
Waterproof digital sensor measures air and water pressure
Low power consumption, due to a dedicated, customised application specific integrated circuit ...
Senseg produces flexible actuators with roll-to-roll technology
Believed to be the world’s first flexible acutuators, the elastomeric film actuator (Elfiac) ...
Rutronik UK offers low power IMU from Bosch
Increased system battery life is assured with the Bosch smart BMI270 inertial measurement ...
Skyline RFID inlays and tags can be used on metal
Rain radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays can be used on metal surfaces for and ...
Listen to your heart with wearable sensor
Small, low power healthcare sensors from Maxim Integrated enable new wearable health and ...
Real-time clock extends battery life for wearables
The battery life of space-constrained systems such as wearables, medical monitors, point-of-sale ...
Research indicates Pohoiki Beach chip for neural-inspired algortithms
An eight million neuron system, comprised of 64 Phokiki Beach chips, the codename for Loihi ...
Switching regulator boasts lowest IQ for longer battery life
Claimed to have the industry’s lowest operating quiescent current (IQ), the TPS62840, ...
Ambient light sensor is sensitive for wearables and smartphones
In small form factor applications such as smart watches and sport bands where very high ...
Varta announces rechargeable batteries for hearing aids
Rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries with a high-energy density and capacity will be unveiled ...
Qualisys adds iClone plug-in for animation
Motion capture technology specialist, Qualisys, has announced that a Qualisys Track Manager ...
Cadence claims DisplayPort 2.0 verification IP is first to market
Driving early adoption of the next-generation DisplayPort standard for mobile and automotive ...
Loose-fit wireless earbuds have digital noise cancellation
Digital noise cancellation technology via an automatic leakage compensation (ALC) algorithm ...
NFC tag allows seamless mobile connectivity
Infineon Technologies claims to have introduced the world’s first certified NFC Type ...
Amplifiers and comparators shrink space requirements
Smaller personal electronics, enterprise, industrial and communications designs can be ...
Integrated MEMS inertial module up their game
Designed for augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and tracking applications, STMicroelectronics ...
Bosch adds user interaction and activity tracking to ear accelerometer
User interactions and accurate activity tracking are enabled by the BMA456 accelerometer ...
Renesas announces memory technology for AI
Renesas Electronics has developed an AI accelerator that performs convolutional neural ...
Smart amplifier enriches sound at low power, says Maxim Integrated
Integrating speaker protection to deliver up to 2.5 times loudness and two octaves of bass ...
Tri-colour e-paper displays target portable equipment
Pervasive Displays (PDi) has introduced a range of rugged tri-colour displays, aimed at ...
Medically Wearable, Scalable & Available
The total medical electronics market in 2018 was valued at $73.3B and is expected to grow ...
Antenova adds embedded antenna for dual-band WLAN
Antenna and RF antenna module manufacturer, Antenova has added a compact dual-band Wi-Fi ...
Analog Devices integrates electrochemical and impedance measurement
The AD5940 is an electrochemical and impedance measurement front end released by Analog ...
Accelerometers support CAN or RS-422 protocols
Accelerometers added to the Seiko Epson (Epson) portfolio can monitor the health of the ...
Pushbutton smart switches save power
Torex Semiconductor has launched the XC6193 and XC6194 pushbutton load switches.
The company ...
Miniature barometric pressure sensor offers protection
Protected against water, dust and humidity, the small barometric pressure sensor Xensiv ...
Cadence releases design flow and sign-off tools for Cortex-A77
Following the announcement by Arm of the Cortex-A77 CPU, Cadence has followed up quickly, ...
Arm introduces CPU and GPU for 5G mobiles
At Computex in Taiwan this week, Arm has unveiled the latest Cortex CPU, a new Mali GPU. ...
Embedded Vision Alliance awards REAL3 image sensor as “Product of the Year”
Smartphone cameras increasingly require 3D vision capabilities as differentiating factor. ...
Software development kit streamlines SLAM in mobile devices
To develop simultaneous localisation and mapping (SLAM) –enabled mobile devices, augmented ...
AEL Crystals extends range with SiTime MEMS oscillators
MEMS oscillators from SiTime are now available from AEL Crystals as the distributor continues ...
Display processor IP shrinks VR headsets
Eliminating motion sickness and optimised for 3k120, the Mali-D77 display processor IP ...
Rutronik UK supports STM32MP1 processor
System memory for the recently introduced STM32MP1 multi-core microprocessor series includes ...
Pressure sensor is sensitive for extended temperatures
A ceramic port is included in the design of the Bourns Model BPS140 pressure sensor to ...
Low power digital voice and data transceiver has range of 12km
To sustain secure digital voice and data communication channels over ranges in excess of ...
Alliance Memory adds LPDDR2 devices to low power SDRAM portfolio
Low power SDRAMs from Alliance Memory now include 256Mbit LPDDR2 devices in 134-ball and ...
Precision positioning antenna has enhanced positioning
Antenna and RF antenna module manufacturer, Antenova, is now shipping its latest positioning ...
LPKF demonstrates fatigue-free folding glass displays
The smartphone market’s latest trend is foldable displays, currently made of plastic ...
Murata and Cypress develop battery saving Wi-Fi-Bluetooth module
A collaboration between Murata and Cypress Semiconductor has led to the development of ...
ST combines accelerometer and temperature sensor for tight spaces
A MEMS three-axis accelerometer and a temperature sensor are combined in the LIS2DTW12. ...
STMicroelectronics improves GUI for custom motion-sensing design
To simplify the configuration of the finite state machine and machine learning core (FSM ...
Intelliconnect adds solderless interconnect for semi-rigid cables
Precision RF and microwave adapters available from Intelliconnect (Europe) now include ...
Maxim’s Heart-Rate Sensor Designed Into Fujitsu Connected Technologies’ New Raku Raku Smartphone F-01L for Seniors
MAX30101 enables users to measure stress levels and arterial ageing
Maxim Integrated have ...
Water-resistant MEMS pressure sensors meet consumer budgets
Water-resistant MEMS pressure sensors, the LPS33W series from STMicroelectronics, exhibit ...
The Sensors Behind the GEN II Wearable Device
The population is ageing and more people need healthcare support, which is having a big ...
Smart health sensor provides premium cardiovascular check
Ams has launched the AS7026, an optical sensor for continuous cardiovascular health monitoring ...
Skyworks and Intel create 5G comms engines
Partnering with Intel, Skyworks Solutions has announced the creation of 5G communications ...
Low power Bluetooth microcontrollers support mesh networking
Two low power, dual-mode Bluetooth 5.0 and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) microcontrollers ...
Microprocessor adds Linux distribution to accelerate IoT innovation
As part of its commitment to 10-year industrial-grade supply, STMicroelectronics has introduced ...
Nanotechnology shrinks sensors to increases battery life of earbuds
Since pioneering sensors built inside CMOS, Nanusens has announced that its proprietary ...
Colour ambient light sensor has flicker-detect to enhance cameras
Low-power and miniature multi-spectral colour sensors can be integrated and hidden to adjust ...
Waterproofing protects all smartphone components
A waterproof coating, developed by P2i protects all smartphone components, even when water ...
Sensors use Bluetooth Low Energy for IoT development
Sensor technology, with what is claimed to be the industry’s lowest power Bluetooth Low ...
Cellular IoT module offers global connectivity
Nordic Semiconductor has partnered with iBasis, one of world’s largest international ...
Motion sensor uses machine learning for activity tracking
Machine learning technology is used to classify movement data and improve activity tracking ...
Low-cost RFID ICs bring flexible electronics to everyday objects
Cost-effective digital traceability and interactivity can be introduced to everyday objects ...
Location-aware sensors distribute data in smart factory
Location-aware wireless sensors from Nanotron target manufacturing, healthcare and mining, ...
Wearable Technology Takes Advantage of Low Power Conversion in Health and Wellbeing
Once as simple as a walking or running step counter – or pedometer – wearable devices ...
PMIC is sensitive for optical measurements in wearables
Battery time in always-on wearable and IoT devices can be extended, says Maxim Integrated ...
ams shrinks distance measurement and proximity sensing sensor
Claimed to be the world’s smallest 1D time of flight sensor (ToF), the TMF8701 has been ...
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