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Microchip Launches New Turnkey Capacitive Touch Controllers

December 18, 2024 by Cristina Costa

Microchip Launches New Turnkey Capacitive Touch Controllers

Turnkey touch controllers are a fast and easy way to upgrade from mechanical buttons to modern touch buttons or displays. With the launch of its 12-button MTCH2120 touch controller, Microchip Technology is providing product designers with a straightforward pathway for implementing touch button capabilities on user interfaces. The new touch controller comes with a comprehensive ecosystem of tools to streamline development and speed time to market.

STMicroelectronics NPU-Accelerated STM32 Microcontrollers Boost Edge AI Development

December 13, 2024 by Cristina Costa

STMicroelectronics NPU-Accelerated STM32 Microcontrollers Boost Edge AI Development

STMicroelectronics is making embedded artificial intelligence (AI) on-device widely available with its new STM32 microcontroller series. These new NPU-accelerated microcontrollers, which have been available to selected companies since October 2023 and are now available in high volumes, integrate accelerated machine-learning (ML) capabilities for the first time. This makes it possible to run computer vision, audio processing, sound analysis and more directly in low-power, cost-sensitive products.

STMicroelectronics Introduces First STM32 Wireless Module Leveraging Collaboration with Qualcomm

December 10, 2024 by Cristina Costa

STMicroelectronics Introduces First STM32 Wireless Module Leveraging Collaboration with Qualcomm

STMicroelectronics introduced the first result of its strategic collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies to simplify development of next-generation STM32-based wireless solutions. The new ST67W611M1 modules combine Wi-Fi6, Bluetooth 5.3 and Thread connectivity to accelerate development of advanced consumer wireless solutions. Applications in home audio and smart home, powered by edge AI are a natural use case.

Alif Semiconductor Now Sampling BLE and Matter Wireless Microcontroller with Neural Co-Processor for AI/ML Workloads

November 7, 2024 by Cristina Costa

Alif Semiconductor Now Sampling BLE and Matter Wireless Microcontroller with Neural Co-Processor for AI/ML Workloads

The Balletto Bluetooth MCU family was announced by Alif Semiconductor in April 2024, and the company is now sampling its development kit, the DK-B1, to enable rapid prototyping of products that require ultra-low power Bluetooth Low Energy or 802.15.4 wireless connectivity. The MCU is also the world's first BLE/Matter solution to feature a DSP engine and an NPU for efficient hardware acceleration of AI/ML workloads.

Arduino and Truesense Partner to Bring UWB Technology to Millions

October 29, 2024 by Cristina Costa

Arduino and Truesense Partner to Bring UWB Technology to Millions

Arduino announced its latest partnership with Truesense, a leading provider of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, known for its innovative software and hardware solutions for developers. This collaboration enhances the Arduino ecosystem of hardware products, software solutions, and cloud services, providing developers with a new valuable set of tools, focused on delivering highly accurate real-time location systems and tracking solutions.

STMicroelectronics and Qualcomm Enter Strategic Collaboration for Edge AI Wireless Connected Devices

October 1, 2024 by Cristina Costa

STMicroelectronics and Qualcomm Enter Strategic Collaboration for Edge AI Wireless Connected Devices

STMicroelectronics and Qualcomm Technologies International, announces a new strategic collaboration for the next generation of industrial and consumer connected solutions augmented by edge AI. The collaboration will pair STMicroelectronics' STM32 microcontroller ecosystem and Qualcomm's wireless connectivity solutions to allow simple, fast, and cost-effective designs of next-generation connected applications.

Schurter Launches Upgraded TA35 and TA36 Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breakers

September 25, 2024 by Cristina Costa

Schurter Launches Upgraded TA35 and TA36 Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breakers

Schurter has a long tradition with circuit breakers. In addition to their thermal release (bimetal), the classic TA35 and TA36 are now optionally equipped with an additional magnetic module, which promises reliable protection within milliseconds in the event of very high overcurrent (short circuit). The new TA35 / TA36 circuit breakers now offer thermal and magnetic tripping for protection against overcurrent in accordance with IEC 60934 standard, with a wide range of design options and finely graduated rated currents.

Ceva-Waves UWB Low Power Solution Wins Prestigious OFweek China Automotive Industry Award 2024

August 28, 2024 by Cristina Costa

Ceva-Waves UWB Low Power Solution Wins Prestigious OFweek China Automotive Industry Award 2024

Ceva announced that its Ceva-Waves UWB, a low-power ultra-wideband IP for mobile, automotive, consumer and connected devices applications, has been named a winner of the Cabin-Driving Integrated Technology Breakthrough Award at the prestigious OFweek China Automotive Industry Awards, promoted by the OFweek industry and technology network of websites in China.

Nordic Semiconductor Introduces Smaller nRF7002 Wi-Fi 6 Companion IC for Compact Designs

August 14, 2024 by Cristina Costa

Nordic Semiconductor Introduces Smaller nRF7002 Wi-Fi 6 Companion IC for Compact Designs

Nordic Semiconductor announced the launch of a Wafer-Level Chip Scale Package (WLCSP) version of its nRF7002 Wi-Fi 6 Companion IC. The new package option offers the same functionality as the nRF7002 QFN variant but with a footprint reduction of over 60 percent - making the WLCSP the ideal choice for efficient, size-constrained designs for next-generation wireless devices.

Microchip Technology Expands dsPIC Digital Signal Controller Family to Enhance Real-Time Precision and Execution

August 2, 2024 by Cristina Costa

Microchip Technology Expands dsPIC Digital Signal Controller Family to Enhance Real-Time Precision and Execution

Meeting the requirements for more complex and higher performance embedded systems, Microchip Technology has launched its new dsPIC33A Core family of Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs). The new DSCs feature a 32-bit architecture with a double-precision floating-point unit and DSP engine for faster computation in time-critical applications, ideal for fast-charging, wireless charging, and sensing systems such as those required for adaptive audio applications.

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