Communications
True randomness ensures secure cryptography
Barco Silex announces that Dialog Semiconductor has successfully integrated the Barco Silex BA431 IP core into its short range wireless communication ASIC. The core is a FIPS-140-2-certified Deterministic Random Bit Generator (DRBG) combined with a True Random Number Generator (TRNG), designed to enable secure cryptography.
Motor drivers reduce spin-up time to just seconds
Reducing spin-up time to just seconds, a 12V motor driver family has been introduced by Texas Instruments. Making tuning stepper and brushed DC motors easier, the DRV8846 driver integrates a proprietary adaptive current control technology that automatically tunes motor performance. By using a simple PWM control interface and minimal external components, the DRV8848 simplifies designs.
AVB-capable chipset brings Ethernet to professional AV
AptoVision has announced Ethernet AVB protocol support for its BlueRiver NT chipset, making it the world’s first AVB-capable chipset for distribution of uncompressed AV signals over 10GbE switches, according to AptoVision.
Whitepaper explores G.fast technology and the FTTdp network
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has approved the G.fast broadband technology standard, allowing G.fast to become broadly available in a bid to help service providers deliver speeds over DSL of up to 1Gb/s in mixed-technology broadband delivery scenarios over existing copper lines.
Arduino shields enable RGB lighting & motor control
Compatible with the Arduino Uno R3, two shields have been announced by Infineon Technologies for RGB lighting and motor control applications. Both shields can be combined with the XMC1100 Boot Kit which is equipped with a 32-bit MCU from the XMC1000 family.
Operate PCIe Mini cards from a low-profile computer
Allowing PCIe Mini and Half PCIe Mini cards to be operated in a computer with low-profile housing, a PCIe-miniPCIe adapter has been introduced by PEAK-System. Alongside a Mini-USB socket and a Micro-SIM card holder, the adapter features a voltage supply of 1.5 and 3.3V for plugged PCIe Mini cards.
Embedded device server simplifies Wi-Fi connectivity
Alpha Micro Components has launched the xPico Wi-Fi SMT embedded device server from Lantronix – a certified, compact Wi-Fi surface mount module which enables quick and easy serial-to-Wi-Fi connectivity. Alpha Micro Components has launched the xPico Wi-Fi SMT embedded device server from Lantronix – a certified, compact Wi-Fi surface mount module which enables quick and easy serial-to-Wi-Fi connectivity.
Audio quality heightened by dual-band WiFi audio chip
A dual-band WiFi audio chip, claimed to be the industry’s first, has been released by Broadcom. The BCM43907 SoC, which expands the company’s Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICED) portfolio, delivers HD audio streaming over a WiFi network to wireless audio devices.
Industrial panel PCs supplied in 16:9 widescreen formats
Offering a better viewing experience and improved operation compared to traditional 4:3 displays, ARBOR Technology has announced a range of industrial panel PCs in 16:9 widescreen formats. The ASLAN series suits an increasing number of widescreen applications within process manufacturing, discrete manufacturing, industrial automation, building automation, process control, self-service kiosks and digital signage.
Programmable MIMO RF transceiver meets many standards
Richardson RFPD is now offering availability and full design support capabilities for a new multiple input and multiple output, RF transceiver from Lime Microsystems. The LMS7002M is a fully-integrated, multiband, multi-standard, programmable MIMO RF transceiver. It combines low noise amplifiers, driver amplifiers, mixers, filters, synthesizers, receiver (RX) gain control, transmitter (TX) power control, and analogue-to-digital and digital-to-ana...