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NXP Expands Media Capabilities Available on a Single Chip with i.MX 8M Application Processors
by Joao Martins

NXP Expands Media Capabilities Available on a Single Chip with i.MX 8M Application Processors

During CES 2018, NXP Semiconductors had the most impressive presence among semiconductor manufacturers. To address the convergence of immersive sensory experiences fueled by voice, video and audio demands, NXP has launched the i.MX 8M family of applications processors, combining robust media capabilities on one single chip. Arkamys and MSC Technologies, already announced support for the new 64-bit processor family.
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STMicroelectronics and USound Confirm First Piezo-Actuated MEMS Microspeakers Are Now Ready for Production
by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics and USound Confirm First Piezo-Actuated MEMS Microspeakers Are Now Ready for Production

STMicroelectronics and USound, an innovative and fast-growing audio company from Austria, have delivered the first silicon micro-speakers resulting from their technology collaboration, announced early 2017. The two companies confirmed that they are ready to enter volume production, engineering samples are now with lead customers, and trade demonstrations will take place during CES 2018, in Las Vegas.
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Qorvo and HUMAX Provide Complete Zigbee-based Smart Home Voice Assistant System
by audioXpress Staff

Qorvo and HUMAX Provide Complete Zigbee-based Smart Home Voice Assistant System

RF solutions specialist Qorvo announced that its multi-stack, multi-protocol GP712 System-on-Chip was implemented in the new Zigbee-based HUMAX Chorus Voice Assistant. The pairing allows creating a turnkey ultra-compatible smart home system for IoT operators that integrates gateways, sensor devices, cloud platforms and mobile applications. The new Qorvo/HUMAX voice solution will be showcased during CES 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Corigine Unveils First Certified SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 Gen 2 IP with M31 28nm PHY
by Cristina Costa

Corigine Unveils First Certified SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 Gen 2 IP with M31 28nm PHY

Corigine and M31 Technology Corporation announced that the 28nm PHY from M31, with Corigine's USB 3.1 Gen 2 PC host and device controller intellectual property (IP) is certified by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) and compliant with USB SuperSpeed+, the fastest USB speed standard. With this USB-IF certification, Corigine's IP will enable deployment of millions of devices that need the fastest USB speed.
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PoE Texas and CoolGear Join Forces on USB Type-C With Power Delivery On Power Over Ethernet
by Cristina Costa

PoE Texas and CoolGear Join Forces on USB Type-C With Power Delivery On Power Over Ethernet

As many manufacturers including Apple, Google, and Samsung standardize on USB Type-C (USB-C) with the new Power Delivery (PD) protocol, CoolGear and PoE Texas have joined forces to combine USB-C with PD and Power Over Ethernet, significantly lowering the cost of adopting USB-C by eliminating the need for new electrical infrastructure. In early 2018, PoE Texas will launch the POE-USBC-Kit and the AT-USBC-Kit with everything needed to use USB-C PD over Ethernet.
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Intel Unveils Industry’s First FPGA Integrated with High Bandwidth Memory Built for Acceleration
by audioXpress Staff

Intel Unveils Industry’s First FPGA Integrated with High Bandwidth Memory Built for Acceleration

Intel today announced the availability of the Intel Stratix 10 MX FPGA, the industry’s first field programmable gate array (FPGA) with integrated High Bandwidth Memory DRAM (HBM2). By integrating the FPGA and the HBM2, Intel Stratix 10 MX FPGAs offer up to 10 times the memory bandwidth when compared with standalone standard DDR 2400 DIMM memory solutions.
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Pulse Electronics Releases New Nanocrystalline Common Mode Choke Series
by Cristina Costa

Pulse Electronics Releases New Nanocrystalline Common Mode Choke Series

Pulse Electronics Power BU, a leading provider of electronic components, announced the release of its new PH9455 series, the amorphous metal common mode choke. Expanding on the existing Pulse family of common mode chokes, the PH9455 series provide higher impedance per unit volume when compared to ferrite core solutions, and filters out common mode EMI noise while reducing size.
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Texas Instruments Announces New Zero-Drift Lowest-Power Op Amp
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Texas Instruments Announces New Zero-Drift Lowest-Power Op Amp

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the first operational amplifier (op amp) to combine ultra-high precision with the industry's lowest supply current. With exceptional power-to-precision performance, the LPV821 zero-drift, nanopower op amp enables engineers to attain the highest DC precision, while consuming 60 percent less power than competitive zero-drift devices. The LPV821 is designed for use in precision applications such as wireless sensing nodes, home and factory automation equipment, and portable electronics.
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Lattice Simplifies Audio Connectivity and Improves Performance with HDMI 2.1 Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) Solutions
by audioXpress Staff

Lattice Simplifies Audio Connectivity and Improves Performance with HDMI 2.1 Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) Solutions

Shortly after the publication of the new HDMI 2.1 specification by the HDMI Forum, Lattice Semiconductor announced the release of the SiI9437 and SiI9438, the first HDMI 2.1 Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) audio receiver and transmitter devices. This allows manufacturers to start implementing solutions that benefit from the self-discovering, self-configuring and fully automatic HDMI Audio Link for flawless home theater experiences.
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Rigado Edge Connectivity Tool Suite Supports Bluetooth 5
by audioXpress Staff

Rigado Edge Connectivity Tool Suite Supports Bluetooth 5

Rigado has announced its Edge Connectivity Suite with full support for Bluetooth 5. Designed for large-scale commercial connected deployments, Rigado’s Edge Connectivity solution is comprised of Bluetooth 5 end-device modules and the Vesta IoT Gateway, which includes cloud-based tools for secure deployment and updating. The solution is based on Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52840 Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE) advanced multiprotocol System-on-Chip (SoC).
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