Micros
COM Express Mini module offers more than any module before
congatec has released the conga-MA5, the next generation of low-power modules for the industrial and extended temperature range in the credit card sized COM Express Mini form factor. The new COM Express Type 10 Computer-on-Modules are equipped with the latest Intel Atom, Celeron and Pentium processors (code name Apollo Lake) and impress with 30% more processing power and 45% more graphics performance on a very small COM Express Mini module.
RTOS simplifies implementation of OEM-specific services
In collaboration with Vector, Green Hills Software is to make the INTEGRITY Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) capable of native execution of MICROSAR, the AUTOSAR basic software from Vector. This development makes it possible to run MICROSAR on INTEGRITY-based ECUs.
Fin-shaped flash memory cells for use in MCUs
The successful development of Renesas Electronics' Split-Gate Metal-Oxide Nitride Oxide Silicon (SG-MONOS) flash memory cells has been announced, employing transistors with fin-shape for use in microcontrollers (MCUs) with on-chip flash memory having a circuit linewidth of 16 to 14nm or finer. SG-MONOS technology is reliable for use in automotive applications.
Compact SOM provides multitude of connecting options
The release of e-con Systems' eSOMiMX6-micro computer on module has been announced. The eSOMiMX6-micro is based on NXP/Freescale i.MX6 processor. e-con Systems already has many customers in mass production using computer on modules, such as the eSOMiMX6, eSOMTK1 and eSOM3730.
Record tunneling magnetoresistance for p-MTJ device
At the 2016 IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting, in a special poster session on MRAM, imec presented a 8nm p-MTJ device with 100% tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) and coercive field as high 1,500Oe.
Compact stepping motor driver reduces vibration and noise
A high-voltage, high-resolution bipolar stepping motor driver with maximum ratings of 40V and 1.8A has been introduced by Toshiba Electronics Europe. The compact TB62269FTAG will suit applications ranging from home appliances and industrial automation to 3D printers and ATMs.
Mixed-signal microcontrollers target ultra-low-power embedded applications
The MSP432 mixed-signal microcontrollers from Texas Instruments (TI) are now being shipped by Mouser Electronics. Recently released into production, the TI MSP432 microcontroller family delivers a best-in-class ULPBench score of 167.4 and draws as little as 850nA in standby mode and a run current of 95µA/MHz in active mode.
Prototype chip is just three atoms thick
A team led by Stanford electrical engineering Associate Professor Eric Pop has demonstrated how it might be possible to mass-produce atomically thin materials and electronics. Why would this be useful? Because such thin materials would be transparent and flexible as well, in ways that would enable electronic devices that wouldn’t be possible to make with silicon.
Modular COM carrier for COM Express type 6 modules
Pentair has developed a modular standard COM (Computer On Module) carrier from its trusted Schroff brand for type 6 COM express modules. COM Express modules, standardised by PICMG, support the latest signals such as HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 & 3.0 and PCI Express. Pentair also offers a complete Schroff solution based on the standard COM carrier including a COM module, hard drive and more in an Interscale C case with cooling and power su...
Versatile SoC microcontroller for MP3 applications
An all-in-one System-on-a-Chip has been announced by VLSI Solution. The VS1010 MP3 Audio DSP Microcontroller is an integrated and efficient MP3 player System-on-a-Chip, expected to cost less than $2.00 in volumes (including the MP3 license). VS1010's firmware is based on the same VSOS operating system powering the VS1005, allowing the same ease of modifying and programming.