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STMicroelectronics Introduces BlueNRG-2 Next-Generation Bluetooth Low Energy Chip for Wireless Connected Smart Devices
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STMicroelectronics Introduces BlueNRG-2 Next-Generation Bluetooth Low Energy Chip for Wireless Connected Smart Devices

STMicroelectronics announced its new BlueNRG-2 Bluetooth Low Energy Chip, combining small size, and high performance, as currently required by the widespread deployment of energy-conscious, space-constrained applications with BLE connectivity. According to the company, the new solution provides state-of-the-art security and is Bluetooth 5.0-certified to ensure interoperability with the latest mobiles and tablets.
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Microchip Extends eXtreme Low Power PIC32MM Microcontroller Family with USB Support
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Microchip Extends eXtreme Low Power PIC32MM Microcontroller Family with USB Support

Microchip announced that new PIC32MM “GPM” MCUs are now available. The eXtreme Low Power (XLP) devices feature large memory in small packages, providing ample battery life for space-constrained applications. With the inclusion of USB support, I2S and several other connectivity options, Core Independent Peripherals and feature-rich development boards, the “GPM” MCUs are well suited for digital audio applications, and entertainment devices.
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Pico Technology Introduces PicoVNA 106 Low-Cost Vector Network Analyzer
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Pico Technology Introduces PicoVNA 106 Low-Cost Vector Network Analyzer

British company Pico Technology has applied its expertise in compact USB instrumentation, combined with its experience with high-performance sampling oscilloscopes and time domain reflectometry, to create a new high-quality, low-cost vector network analyzer. The PicoVNA 106 is an all-new, USB-controlled, professional and laboratory-grade 300 kHz to 6 GHz vector network analyzer of unprecedented performance, portability and affordability.
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Tektronix Redefines Mid-Range Oscilloscopes Again with New 5 Series MSO
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Tektronix Redefines Mid-Range Oscilloscopes Again with New 5 Series MSO

Tektronix announced the introduction of its new 5 Series MSO mixed signal oscilloscope. To better meet modern electronics design challenges, the 5 Series MSO redefines the midrange oscilloscope with a host of innovations including the industry’s first FlexChannel technology that allows 4, 6 or 8 analog channels and up to 64 digital channels, integrated protocol analysis and signal generator, a new 12-bit signal acquisition system, and a massive high-definition capacitive touch display.
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Cypress Announces First Two-port USB-C Controller with Thunderbolt 3 Support
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Cypress Announces First Two-port USB-C Controller with Thunderbolt 3 Support

Cypress Semiconductor announced availability of a new USB-C controller with Power Delivery (PD) optimized for Thunderbolt notebook and desktop PCs, as well as docking stations. The EZ-PD CCG5 controller is the industry's first two-port USB-C controller that supports the Thunderbolt alternate mode with Intel's Thunderbolt 3 (Alpine Ridge) controllers. This is a programmable, highly-integrated controller that allows designers to easily add Thunderbolt alternate mode and USB Power Delivery 3.0 to USB-C ports in the PC ecosystem.
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MediaTek Launches 4x4 802.11n/Bluetooth 5.0 System-on-Chip with Dedicated Wi-Fi Accelerator
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MediaTek Launches 4x4 802.11n/Bluetooth 5.0 System-on-Chip with Dedicated Wi-Fi Accelerator

MediaTek announced the world's first 4x4 802.11n and Bluetooth 5.0 system-on-chip featuring a dedicated Wi-Fi network accelerator. The MediaTek MT7622 was created for premium networking devices including routers and repeaters, whole home Wi-Fi, and home automation gateways that pre-integrates audio and storage features. MediaTek also announced its next generation Wi-Fi low power chipset portfolio for connected smart home devices.
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New Cadence Virtuoso System Design Platform Provides Seamless Design Flow Between IC, Package and Board
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New Cadence Virtuoso System Design Platform Provides Seamless Design Flow Between IC, Package and Board

Cadence Design Systems announced the Cadence Virtuoso System Design Platform, a formal, streamlined and automated co-design and verification flow between the Cadence Virtuoso platform and Allegro PCB design and Sigrity modelling technologies. This higher level of integration enables engineers to design concurrently across the chip, package and board, automating what has until now been a manual process to minimize errors and save time.
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Cypress Announces Highly-Integrated Programmable EZ-PD CCG3PA USB-C Controller with Power Delivery 3.0 and Quick Charge 4.0 Support
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Cypress Announces Highly-Integrated Programmable EZ-PD CCG3PA USB-C Controller with Power Delivery 3.0 and Quick Charge 4.0 Support

During Computex 2017, Cypress Semiconductor announced availability of a new USB-C controller with Power Delivery (PD) that streamlines the design of power adapters, chargers, and power banks. The EZ-PD CCG3PA controller supports the PD 3.0 standard with programmable power supply (PPS) and Qualcomm's Quick Charge (QC) 4.0 protocol, which enable new power source product designs to provide an improved fast charging user experience.
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Renesas New R9J02G012 Controller Enables Device-to-Device Authentication in Support of Safer USB Power Delivery Ecosystem
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Renesas New R9J02G012 Controller Enables Device-to-Device Authentication in Support of Safer USB Power Delivery Ecosystem

Renesas Electronics announced its new R9J02G012 USB Power Delivery (USB PD) controller intended for use in a wide range of USB Power Delivery products employing direct current (DC) power including AC adapters, PCs, smartphones, other consumer and office equipment, and toys. The new R9J02G012 supports both USB Power Delivery Rev. 3.0 (USB PD 3.0) and USB Type-C Authentication Rev 1.0, which enables device-to-device authentication.
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Diodes Introduces Power Switch to Fully Support USB Type-C Power Delivery and Fast-Role Swap
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Diodes Introduces Power Switch to Fully Support USB Type-C Power Delivery and Fast-Role Swap

Diodes introduced the DPS1133, a single-channel power switch that the company says is the world’s first high-voltage power switch designed to meet all the demanding protection and fast-role swap requirements of USB Type-C ports. As such, it addresses the full gamut of mobile and desktop computing devices and peripherals, and numerous other applications in the consumer electronics.
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