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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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MIPI Alliance Announces New Soundwire Device Class for Audio (SDCA) Specification
July 10, 2024 by Cristina Costa

MIPI Alliance Announces New Soundwire Device Class for Audio (SDCA) Specification

The MIPI Alliance, the international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, announced the release of MIPI SoundWire Device Class for Audio (MIPI SDCA) v1.0. The new specification enables standardized mechanisms to interact with host-controllable audio devices, such as microphones and amplifiers, connected via a MIPI SoundWire interface. This significantly simplifies and streamlines platform development.
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Microchip Technology Launches RISC-V Multi-Core 64-Bit Microprocessors
July 10, 2024 by Cristina Costa

Microchip Technology Launches RISC-V Multi-Core 64-Bit Microprocessors

Real-time, compute intensive applications such as fully adaptive noise cancellation, voice separation and Machine Learning (ML) are pushing the boundaries of embedded processing requirements, demanding more power-efficiency, hardware-level security and high reliability at the edge. With the launch of its PIC64 portfolio, Microchip Technology expanded its computing range to meet this rising demands.
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Silicon Labs Streamlines Energy Harvesting Product Development for Battery-Free Wireless Connected Designs
April 22, 2024 by Cristina Costa

Silicon Labs Streamlines Energy Harvesting Product Development for Battery-Free Wireless Connected Designs

Silicon Labs has announced its most energy-efficient Wireless SoC to date with energy harvesting-ready capabilities. To signal Earth Day 2024, Silicon Labs launched its new xG22E family of Wireless SoCs, Silicon Labs' first-ever family designed to operate within the ultra-low power envelope required for battery-free, energy harvesting applications. The new family consists of the BG22E, MG22E, and FG22E, with "E" standing for "energy conservation."
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Microchip Releases Qi v2.0 Standards-Compliant Wireless Dual-Pad Reference Design
March 20, 2024 by Cristina Costa

Microchip Releases Qi v2.0 Standards-Compliant Wireless Dual-Pad Reference Design

As major charger manufacturers, including those in the automotive industry, are working to implement Qi v2.0 (Qi2) standards, Microchip Technology has released a Qi2 dual-pad wireless power transmitter reference design. The new wireless dual-pad charging design - using fully-automotive qualified Microchip components - supports both Qi2's Extended Power Profile and Magnetic Power Profile with a single controller.
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STMicroelectronics Introduces Secure Wireless Microcontrollers Supporting Matter and Bluetooth LE Audio
March 6, 2024 by Cristina Costa

STMicroelectronics Introduces Secure Wireless Microcontrollers Supporting Matter and Bluetooth LE Audio

STMicroelectronics has revealed the next generation of its short-range wireless microcontrollers. These innovative, all-in-one components enable advanced smart home and audio applications, with more miniaturized, efficient, secure and affordable designs. The new STM32WBA ecosystem offers full support and integration of Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, Zigbee, and Thread stacks, and enables new LE Audio and Auracast applications.
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STMicroelectronics Reveals Cable-Free Connectivity for eUSB Devices
February 21, 2024 by Cristina Costa

STMicroelectronics Reveals Cable-Free Connectivity for eUSB Devices

New short-range wireless point-to-point transceiver ICs from STMicroelectronics remove the need for cables and connectors in consumer-friendly accessories, wearables, and personal electronics. The new ST60A3H0 and ST60A3H contactless connectivity transceivers with eUSB2, UART, GPIO or I2C tunneling address all data-transfer challenges in a cost-effective way. Perfect for personal audio, headphone stands and charging docks.
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