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Tektronix Introduces New Keithley DMM and DAQ to Simplify and Enhance Test and Measurement
by audioXpress Staff

Tektronix Introduces New Keithley DMM and DAQ to Simplify and Enhance Test and Measurement

Tektronix introduced the Keithley DMM6510 6½-digit Bench/System Digital Multimeter and DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Logging Multimeter System. These new instruments combine the simplicity of a "pinch and zoom" touchscreen interface for easy and faster test setup and at-a-glance monitoring and display with the power of 15 different measurement functions, wide measurement ranges, multichannel measurements, and class-leading accuracy and sensitivity.
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SEGGER Introduces Audio Class for Embedded Development of USB Devices
by audioXpress Staff

SEGGER Introduces Audio Class for Embedded Development of USB Devices

German company SEGGER introduced audio class support for its emUSB-Device, a high-performance USB device stack specifically designed for embedded systems. Any audio application may now be realized, such as devices for conferencing systems, speakerphones, headphones or USB-to-audio adapters. If the target device incorporates or attaches to microphones, speakers, headsets, and/or musical instruments, the USB interface is often an ideal way to stream the audio data to or from the host.
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Maxim's Low-Power Microcontrollers Extend Battery Life for Wearables and Other Compact Devices
by Cristina Costa

Maxim's Low-Power Microcontrollers Extend Battery Life for Wearables and Other Compact Devices

Designers of IoT sensors, smartwatches, all types of wearables, and other size-constrained devices can now increase battery life and functionality using the ultra-low power MAX32660 and MAX32652 microcontrollers from Maxim Integrated Products. These microcontrollers (MCUs) are based on the Arm Cortex-M4 with FPU processor and provide designers the means to develop advanced applications under restrictive power constraints.
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Alexa Development Board Runs Linux on Raspberry Pi Compute Module
by LinuxGizmos Editor

Alexa Development Board Runs Linux on Raspberry Pi Compute Module

Gumstix has launched a version of its Linux-driven Chatterbox Alexa Voice Service development board designed for the RPi Compute Module. Designed by Gumstix in Geppetto, and following the Amazon AVS functional design guide, The Chatterbox for Raspberry Pi CM provides a feature rich development platform for Alexa Voice Service projects.
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Faster Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ To Inspire the World's Imagination
by LinuxGizmos Editor

Faster Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ To Inspire the World's Imagination

Two years after the arrival of the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, which brought wireless and 64-bit ARMv8 computing to what was already the most popular Linux hacking platform of all time, Raspberry Pi Trading and the Raspberry Pi Foundation have delivered a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ with a faster processor, WiFi, and Ethernet. The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ has gone on sale for $35, boosting the Model B’s quad -A53 SoC to 1.4GHz, speeding the WiFi to precertified, dual-band 802.11ac, and adding USB-based GbE with PoE support.
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Texas Instruments Announces New Low-Power Multi-Standard Multi-Band SimpleLink MCU Platform
by Cristina Costa

Texas Instruments Announces New Low-Power Multi-Standard Multi-Band SimpleLink MCU Platform

To meet growing connectivity needs, Texas Instruments (TI) introduced its newest SimpleLink wireless and wired microcontrollers (MCUs). These new devices offer industry-leading low power consumption and concurrent multi-standard and multi-band connectivity for Thread, Zigbee, Bluetooth 5 and Sub-1 GHz. With more memory and unlimited connectivity options, the expanded SimpleLink MCU platform offers 100 percent code reuse across TI’s Arm Cortex-M4-based MCUs to enhance and connect sensor networks to the cloud.
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CEVA Extends its IP Platforms for Bluetooth 5 and Wi-Fi Applications with RISC-V
by Joao Martins

CEVA Extends its IP Platforms for Bluetooth 5 and Wi-Fi Applications with RISC-V

Audio and voice signal processing specialists CEVA announced that the complete RivieraWaves suite of Bluetooth 5 (low energy and dual mode) and Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax intellectual property (IP) platforms are now offered with an optional integrated open-source RISC-V MCU. These integration-ready system solutions are ideal for those manufacturers seeking freedom from standard 3rd party processor architectures.
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XMOS Introduces Stereo-AEC Far-Field Linear Development kit for AVS, Qualified by Amazon
by Joao Martins

XMOS Introduces Stereo-AEC Far-Field Linear Development kit for AVS, Qualified by Amazon

XMOS announced its VocalFusion Stereo Dev Kit for Amazon AVS, the first linear mic array solution qualified by Amazon for far-field performance that supports stereo acoustic echo cancellation. This new voice processor development kit is designed for developers working in the growing Alexa-enabled smart TV, soundbar, set-top box, and digital media adapter market segments, all of which require true stereo-AEC support to deliver compelling “across the room” voice-interface solutions.
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STMicroelectronics Introduces Next-Generation Wireless Platform for Higher-Performing Bluetooth Devices
by Joao Martins

STMicroelectronics Introduces Next-Generation Wireless Platform for Higher-Performing Bluetooth Devices

Powering the next generation of smart connected objects like digital-home products and wearable electronics, STMicroelectronics has revealed an advanced dual-processor wireless chip that supports new features and enhanced performance with extended battery life. The fusion of 32-bit ultra-low-power microcontroller and highly integrated Bluetooth 5 (BLE) and IEEE 802.15.4 radio creates a high-performing wireless platform for feature-rich smart connected objects.
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Lattice Wants Manufacturers to Replace USB Connectors with its SiBEAM Snap 12 Gbps Wireless Technology
by Joao Martins

Lattice Wants Manufacturers to Replace USB Connectors with its SiBEAM Snap 12 Gbps Wireless Technology

Lattice Semiconductor announced the expansion of its Lattice Snap wireless connector product family to support broader adoption of 60 GHz wireless technology in consumer and embedded applications. The solution allows direct replacing of physical interfaces such as USB and HDMI in consumer devices using short-range wireless technology, allowing waterproof, thinner products that are less prone to mechanical failures.
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