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Pico Technology Extends Range of PC-Based Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes
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Pico Technology Extends Range of PC-Based Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes

Pico Technology announced the further development of its PicoScope 6000E Series oscilloscopes with the launch of three new 4-channel models, each of which can be configured with 16 optional digital channels. With bandwidths of 300 or 500 MHz, 8-bit or 8/10/12-bit Flexible Resolution and up to 4 GS deep capture memory, these products enhance the existing PicoScope 6000E portfolio, adding to the 8-channel models that were introduced earlier in the year.
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Automotive-Compliant ReDriver from Diodes Enables DisplayPort via USB Type-C
by Cristina Costa

Automotive-Compliant ReDriver from Diodes Enables DisplayPort via USB Type-C

Diodes Incorporated announced the industry's first automotive AEC-Q100 grade 3 qualified 10Gbps USB-C DisplayPort Alternate (DP-Alt) mode linear ReDriver integrated circuit. The DP-Alt mode allows the transfer of DisplayPort signals through a USB Type-C connector. Supporting 8.1Gbps DP1.4 and the 10Gbps USB 3.2 specifications, the PI3DPX1207Q provides a transparent, protocol-agnostic ReDriver capability for a range of automotive applications including infotainment systems and cluster display panels.
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Microchip Reveals Software Development Kit and Neural Network IP for Easily Creating Low-Power FPGA Smart Embedded Solutions
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Microchip Reveals Software Development Kit and Neural Network IP for Easily Creating Low-Power FPGA Smart Embedded Solutions

Microchip Technology is determined to meet the growing need for power-efficient inferencing in edge applications by making it easier for software developers to implement their algorithms in PolarFire field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). As a significant addition to its solutions portfolio in this segment, Microchip’s VectorBlox Accelerator Software Development Kit (SDK) helps developers take advantage of Microchip’s PolarFire FPGAs for creating low-power, flexible overlay-based neural network applications without learning an FPGA tool flow.
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NXP Extends Wireless MCU Family with New Devices Featuring Enhanced Bluetooth 5 Capabilities
by Cristina Costa

NXP Extends Wireless MCU Family with New Devices Featuring Enhanced Bluetooth 5 Capabilities

NXP Semiconductors announced the availability of new devices within its KW3x family of microcontrollers (MCUs). The new KW39/38/37 MCUs add Bluetooth 5.0 long-range capabilities and expanded Bluetooth advertising channels. These enhancements are made while offering seamless migration with hardware, software and tools compatibility with the previous generation of devices, KW34/35/36. The new wireless MCU solutions allow developers to address emerging use cases within automotive applications.
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Next-Generation AVR DA Microcontroller Family From Microchip Enables Real-Time Control, Connectivity and HMI Applications
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Next-Generation AVR DA Microcontroller Family From Microchip Enables Real-Time Control, Connectivity and HMI Applications

As the Internet of Things (IoT) delivers greater connectivity for industrial and home applications and as connected vehicles enhance cabin and operational features, higher-performance microcontrollers are required for better real-time control as well as to enable enhanced human machine interface applications. Microchip Technology announced its next generation AVR DA family of microcontrollers (MCUs) – its first Functional Safety Ready AVR MCU family with Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC).
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Electrocomponents Introduces OKdo E1 Single Board Computer for Low-Cost Development of Connected Devices
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Electrocomponents Introduces OKdo E1 Single Board Computer for Low-Cost Development of Connected Devices

OKdo, the new brand that is now part of the Electrocomponents Group (RS, Allied, DesignSpark), introduced its first own-branded single board computer (SBC), the E1. The E1 board features an NXP LPC55S69 microcontroller, which offers a high-performance, secure low-cost entry to the development of connected devices, and represents the start of the next phase in the company's evolution towards providing an accessible range of software, hardware, services and solutions.
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Diodes Launches Active Switch with ReDriver to Support HDMI 2.1 Standard
by Cristina Costa

Diodes Launches Active Switch with ReDriver to Support HDMI 2.1 Standard

Diodes announced the PI3HDX12221, an HDMI 2.1 active switch with linear ReDriver that enables manufacturers of TVs, PCs, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes to adopt the latest 12Gbps HDMI standard. The device supports dual inputs with a signal cleaning function that enables extending channel lengths. Optimizing function integration into a single package reduces system BOM and power consumption, particularly when compared to an equivalent discrete solution.
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Qualcomm Announces New Ultra-Efficient NB2 IoT Chipset for Connected Applications
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Qualcomm Announces New Ultra-Efficient NB2 IoT Chipset for Connected Applications

According to data from the GSMA, the world will see 3.2 billion cellular Internet-of-Things (IoT) connections in 2024. That is, billions of connected devices of all types in homes, companies, and cities. Qualcomm Technologies is already a leading supplier of wireless connectivity chipsets and they now announced a breakthrough new product to drive the growth of cellular IoT: the Qualcomm 212 LTE IoT Modem, introduced as the world’s most power-efficient single-mode NB2 (NB-IoT) chipset.
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Next-Generation SIMO Power Management IC from Maxim Integrated Extends Battery Life for Wearables and Hearables
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Next-Generation SIMO Power Management IC from Maxim Integrated Extends Battery Life for Wearables and Hearables

Designers of compact consumer devices like hearables can now slash solution size by half and extend battery life by 20 percent with the MAX77654 single inductor, multiple output (SIMO) power management IC (PMIC) from Maxim Integrated Products. The breakthrough new SIMO technology replaces traditional power management architectures for the most demanding designs in wearables and personal audio devices, reducing BOM count by up to 40 percent, with 23 percent lower BOM cost compared to discrete solutions.
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USB Type-C Linear Mux/DeMux ReDriver with Integrated USB-C Detector from Diodes Restores Signal Integrity and Reduces Latency
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USB Type-C Linear Mux/DeMux ReDriver with Integrated USB-C Detector from Diodes Restores Signal Integrity and Reduces Latency

Diodes announced the PI3EQX10612/PI3EQX10312 2-port 10Gbps linear ReDriver devices with integrated USB-C detection for equipment implementing a USB Type-C interface. Offering 1:2/2:1 mux/demux functionality, the ReDrivers can be used to extend the reach of USB signals running across rigid or flexible PCBs in gaming consoles, laptops, desktop computers, tablets, and other consumer applications.
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