Communications
New TI interface IC supports 3D resolution at 120fps
Texas Instruments is supporting the industry's highest screen resolution up to 4K2Kp60 with the new SN65DSI86 interface IC. Providing an MIPI DSI bridge between the graphics processor and embedded DisplayPort panel, the new interface IC features its dual MIPI DSI channels in a 20% smaller 5 mm x 5mm package. Offering greater design flexibility for space-constrained mobile applications, this makes the SN65DSI86 ideal for tablets, clamshell noteboo...
Bluetooth Smart SoC for wearable devices and the IoT
With the BCM20736 Bluetooth Smart system-on-a-chip, Broadcom has expanded its Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices family. Addressing the rapidly growing market segments for wearables and the Internet of Things, the new BCM20736 WICED Smart chip supports A4WP wireless charging and enhanced data security modes.
FT121 G-Sensor shield focusses on Arduino-based gaming
Adding to its range of hardware solutions for those working with the Arduino open-source electronics development platform, FTDI Chip has announced the FT121 G-Sensor shield. Focussing on the implementation of Arduino-based gaming systems, the FT121 G-Sensor shield enables such projects to be conceived and subsequently executed simply and rapidly through its USB human interface device (HID) class support.
MoCA 2.0 Golden Node signals next step in home connectivity
Broadcom have announced that their BCM97428GN reference design has been assigned MoCA 2.0 Golden Node (GN) Certification. The reference design, based on the BCM7428 IP high definition (HD) set-top box (STB) platform, has achieved a MoCA 2.0 Golden Node which is the reference unit to which all MoCA 2.0 products are tested and certified by the Multimedia over Coax Alliance. The MoCA 2.0 standard is the next generation in home connectivity for mult...
Bluetooth smart radio paves way for new IoT applications
With a power consumption up to five times lower than state-of-the-art radios and an extremely small memory footprint, this new radio solution leads the way to new Internet of Things applications such as personal health monitoring systems and smart home applications. The integrated ultra-low power Bluetooth Smart radio solution was produced in collaboration between Imec, Holst Centre and Wicentric.
New enterprise SSD for read intensive-applications
Toshiba have introduced a new series of enterprise SSD which has been designed specifically to support the widest possible range of read intensive-applications. Supporting one full drive write per day with 100% random data workload, the PX03SNx series is available in four differnt capacities: 200GB (PX03SNF020), 400GB (PX03SNF040), 800GB (PX03SNF080) and 1.6TB (PX03SNB160).
CYP launch range of most flexible HDBaseT Matrix's yet
Consisting of two models, the HDMI HDBaseT Modular Matrix with PoE has been released by CYP. The PU-16HBT and PU-8H16HBT, featuring 16 HDMI input x 16 HDBaseT output PU-16HBT and 8 x 16 PU-8H16HBT respectivley, is the most versatile of HDBaseT matrix’s launched by CYP. The new models are able to send HDBaseT signals over lengths of up to 100m via CAT 5e/6/7 cable infrastructure, with both models also supporting 2-way IR (Infra Red), RS-232...
Fanless Box PC for information display in harsh environments
Vecow have announced the release of the latest ABP-2000 Fanless Advanced Box PC series which are powered by the Intel Quad-Core Atom E3800 processor family running at 1.91GHz. Operating over a wide temperature range from -25°C to +70°C, the ABP-2000 series provides ultimate computing performance, energy efficiency, powerful graphics and various I/Os.
Industrial PC with integrated fieldbus technology
NEXCOM have announced the release of a new series of fieldbus-enabled industrial panel PCs which are compatible with most PLCs in the world. The NEXCOM fieldbus-enabled industrial panel PC series is suited for monitoring and management of equipment, production lines, environments, power, and facilities.
Low-level data storage
Multi-level cell mass storage solutions cater for a number of applications, but industrial applications often require single-level cell NAND flash technology. Roger Griesemer, Head of Business Unit Flash Products at Swissbit, discusses further in this article from ES Design magazine.