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ESS Technology Releases New 2 Channel High Performance Audio ES9826 SABRE ADC With Integrated PGA
April 14, 2023 by Cristina Costa

ESS Technology Releases New 2 Channel High Performance Audio ES9826 SABRE ADC With Integrated PGA

ESS Technology released its new 2 channel ES9826 SABRE Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC). The new device combines effectively two integrated ADC circuits which use ESS’ patented Hyperstream IV ADC architecture, and a front-end PGA. Together, the new SABRE ADC device delivers high quality audio with a DNR of +123dB and a THD+N of -105dB, setting another industry benchmark for the company in terms of audio performance, features, and cost effectiveness.
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New Renesas RISC-V Voice-Control ASSP Allows Differentiated Applications with Voice Recognition
March 31, 2023 by Cristina Costa

New Renesas RISC-V Voice-Control ASSP Allows Differentiated Applications with Voice Recognition

Renesas extended its RISC-V embedded processing portfolio with the first RISC-V MCU designed for voice-controlled HMI (human-machine interface) systems. The new R9A06G150 32-bit ASSP (Application Specific Signal Processor), developed in collaboration with RISC-V ecosystem partners, provides a complete, cost-effective, production-ready voice-control system solution that eliminates the need for RISC-V tools and upfront software investment.
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STMicroelectronics Receives USB-IF Certification for Complete 140W USB PD 3.1 Solution
March 6, 2023 by Cristina Costa

STMicroelectronics Receives USB-IF Certification for Complete 140W USB PD 3.1 Solution

STMicroelectronics has achieved USB-IF (USB Implementers Forum) certification of two ICs for use in adapter (source) and device (sink) sides of a USB Power Delivery (USB PD) EPR power supply/charger product. The new ICs extend the range of a universal charger to 140W, allowing for a single AC to DC adapter to charge equipment such as computers, smart-home actuators, power tools, and e-bikes, as well as traditional applications including smartphones, TWS earbuds, and Bluetooth speakers.
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Infineon Announces AIROC CYW43022 Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth Combo for Low Power Designs
March 6, 2023 by Cristina Costa

Infineon Announces AIROC CYW43022 Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth Combo for Low Power Designs

Infineon Technologies announced the new AIROC CYW43022 ultra-low power, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.3 combo, extending its broad portfolio of existing AIROC Wi-Fi and Bluetooth products. The CYW43022 ultra-low power architecture delivers industry-leading performance, with up to a 65 percent reduction in power usage during "deep sleep," significantly extending battery life for applications in connected smart home devices and wearables.
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STMicroelectronics Unveils World’s First MCU Edge-AI Developer Cloud
February 2, 2023 by Cristina Costa

STMicroelectronics Unveils World’s First MCU Edge-AI Developer Cloud

STMicroelectronics continues to expand its solutions for embedded AI developers and data scientists with a new, industry-first set of tools and services to get edge AI technology on the market faster and with less complexity by aiding hardware and software decision-making. The STM32Cube.AI Developer Cloud opens access to an extensive suite of online development tools built around the industry-leading STM32 family of microcontrollers (MCUs). Benefits include access to online service to benchmark edge-AI models on STM32 boards.
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Texas Instruments Unifies Smart Home Connected Ecosystems with Matter-Enabled SimpleLink Wireless MCUs
November 22, 2022 by Cristina Costa

Texas Instruments Unifies Smart Home Connected Ecosystems with Matter-Enabled SimpleLink Wireless MCUs

Enabling smarter connections to the world around us, Texas Instruments (TI) introduced new Matter-enabled software development kits for Wi-Fi and Thread SimpleLink wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) that will streamline adoption of the Matter protocol in connected applications (also named sometimes as Internet of Things or IoT). The software builds on TI’s close involvement with the Connectivity Standards Alliance and innovation in the 2.4-GHz connectivity space.
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Deutsche Grammophon Announces Launch of STAGE+ Streaming Service in 4K, Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio
November 21, 2022 by Cristina Costa

Deutsche Grammophon Announces Launch of STAGE+ Streaming Service in 4K, Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio

Deutsche Grammophon announced STAGE+, promoted as "Music for the Eyes. Magic for the Ears." The new streaming service is totally focused on the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon music catalog available in lossless quality, and live performances from contemporary performers and orchestras streamed in 4K and Dolby Atmos. The service from the historic label will allow a new experience directly on any TV, computer, smartphone, and tablet, including the possibility to listen to music offline while away from home.
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Microchip Announces New Arm-Based PIC with Built-in Bluetooth Low Energy Connectivity
October 19, 2022 by Cristina Costa

Microchip Announces New Arm-Based PIC with Built-in Bluetooth Low Energy Connectivity

Microchip Technology introduced its first Arm Cortex-M4F-based PIC microcontroller (MCU) family that solves basic wireless connectivity design challenges by integrating Bluetooth Low Energy functionality directly into one of a system’s most basic components, supported by one of the industry’s most comprehensive developer ecosystems. Microchip's new PIC32CX-BZ2 MCU family is available in SoCs QFN packages and complete PCB modules and antenna.
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OKdo Announces Partnership to Supply Single Board Computers and System on Modules
August 23, 2022 by Cristina Costa

OKdo Announces Partnership to Supply Single Board Computers and System on Modules

OKdo, the company that is part of RS Group, one of the largest global electronics omni-channel distributors, announced an exclusive partnership with Radxa, a leading design service provider, to manufacture and distribute ROCK Single Board Computers (SBCs) and ROCK System-on-Modules (SoMs). With the announcement, OKdo pivots its strategy to offer a powerful solution to the ongoing supply chain crisis to the engineering community.
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Nordic Semiconductor Announces Its First Wi-Fi Chip
August 19, 2022 by Cristina Costa

Nordic Semiconductor Announces Its First Wi-Fi Chip

Following the acquisition of the Wi-Fi development team, core Wi-Fi expertise, and Wi-Fi IP tech assets of Imagination Technologies Group in 2020, Nordic Semiconductor announced its entry into the Wi-Fi wireless market with the introduction of the nRF7002, an ultra-low power, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 companion IC. The launch enables Nordic Semiconductor to offer all three of the world’s most popular wireless connectivity technologies: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular, paving the way for new market opportunities.
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