All items written by Cristina Costa

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.

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.

Schurter Extends FMAB NEO Single-Phase Block AC Filter Series with New High-Performance Model

November 30, 2023 by Cristina Costa

Schurter Extends FMAB NEO Single-Phase Block AC Filter Series with New High-Performance Model

Schurter, a leading provider of EMC filters, introduced its new FMAB NEO High-Performance single-phase AC block filter, designed to meet the demands of increasing electromagnetic interference generated in modern-day electronic applications. The new 1-stage-line-filter with high attenuation is available with ground line choke and multiple case variants for class II protection with optimal symmetrical noise attenuation characteristics.

TDK Launches Noise Suppression Filters for Audio Lines of High Sound Quality Devices

November 24, 2023 by Cristina Costa

TDK Launches Noise Suppression Filters for Audio Lines of High Sound Quality Devices

TDK Corporation has announced its latest compact noise suppression filters MAF1005FR series, measuring 1mm (L) x 0.5mm (W) x 0.5mm (H). These multilayer chip components are designed to improve sound quality and reduce noise interference in the audio lines (sound lines) of smartphones, portable devices, and wearables. Mass production of the new EMC components series started in November 2023.

Kinetic Technologies Supports the Latest 28V Level of USB PD3.1 Extended Power Range (EPR) Systems

November 24, 2023 by Cristina Costa

Kinetic Technologies Supports the Latest 28V Level of USB PD3.1 Extended Power Range (EPR) Systems

Power management and video/audio interface components manufacturer Kinetic Technologies expanded its USB-C Overvoltage Protection IC portfolio with the introduction of its new KTS1890 device. Together with its KTS1898 6ARMS VBUS ISINK load switch and its KTU1128 USB Type-C data line (CC & SBU) protector, these three devices provide a robust and complete set of protection features for product designers. Key applications for the KTS1890 include any USB Type-C Dual Role Port design with PD 3.1 EPR 28V input.

Magnachip Commences Mass Production of Two New 650V SJ MOSFETs with a Slim Form Factor

October 31, 2023 by Cristina Costa

Magnachip Commences Mass Production of Two New 650V SJ MOSFETs with a Slim Form Factor

Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation announced has begun mass production of two new 650V Super Junction Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (SJ MOSFET) devices. These new SJ MOSFETs offer excellent design flexibility, efficient heat dissipation, and low RDS(on) (the resistance value between the drain and the source of MOSFETs during on-state operation) characteristics. As a result, they are well-suited for various applications that require compact size and high efficiency inc consumer electronics, as well as for chargers and adapters.

Infineon Introduces First Qi2 MPP Wireless Charging Transmitter Development Solution

October 16, 2023 by Cristina Costa

Infineon Introduces First Qi2 MPP Wireless Charging Transmitter Development Solution

In response to growing consumer demand for improved wireless charging, the Wireless Power Consortium announced the release of the new Qi2 standard to redefine inductive wireless power transfer. Reflecting the enthusiastic industry response, Infineon Technologies is addressing the demand by introducing its first Qi2 Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) charging transmitter solution and reference design kit REF_WLC_TX15W_M1.

GlobalScale Launches Energy Harvesting Bluetooth LE 5.3 Module with SoC from Atmosic Technologies

October 12, 2023 by Cristina Costa

GlobalScale Launches Energy Harvesting Bluetooth LE 5.3 Module with SoC from Atmosic Technologies

GlobalScale has once again partnered with Atmosic Technologies, an innovator in extreme-low-power wireless communication platforms, to create a new Bluetooth 5.3 module with integrated energy harvesting capabilities. The new module leverages Atmosic's energy harvesting technology, enabling developers to create battery-free applications, including sensors, electronic shelf labels, and connected devices. GlobalScale has chosen the ATM3330e, which is part of Atmosic's ATM33/e series of SoCs, as the core silicon used in the newest member of the RistrettoBin family of Bluetooth LE modules.

MediaTek Enhances On-Device Generative AI Processing

August 28, 2023 by Cristina Costa

MediaTek Enhances On-Device Generative AI Processing

MediaTek is already powering more than two billion connected edge devices every year and now the company confirmed that it is working closely with Meta's Llama 2 next-generation open-source Large Language Model (LLM). Combining this recently announced LLM with its latest APUs and NeuroPilot AI Platform, MediaTek aims to build a complete edge computing ecosystem designed to accelerate AI application development on smartphones, consumer connected devices, vehicles, smart home, etc.

Netgear Updates Business and Home Integration Networks to 10Gbit Ethernet

August 24, 2023 by Cristina Costa

Netgear Updates Business and Home Integration Networks to 10Gbit Ethernet

Netgear continues to complete its total networking solution for residential and commercial buildings and now launched its PR60X router, updating the entry level with 10G/Multi-Gig throughput, 10G/2.5G dual WAN ports, and 10Gig/2.5G/Multi-Gig LAN ports. Supporting uninterrupted Internet connectivity for critical applications and services, the router joins the latest PR460X router exclusively available for residential and commercial installers, and the Netgear's Insight Managed Smart Switches span 5 to 48 ports with POE+ and POE++.

«
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
...
15
16
»