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Texas Instruments Expands Portfolio of Wireless Connectivity Modules with SimpleLink Bluetooth LE
by audioXpress Staff

Texas Instruments Expands Portfolio of Wireless Connectivity Modules with SimpleLink Bluetooth LE

Texas Instruments (TI) announced an expansion of its wireless connectivity module portfolio with the availability of new SimpleLink Bluetooth low energy certified modules with integrated antenna which provide the longest range with ultra-low power consumption. Wireless connectivity modules have become increasingly popular among developers because advanced integration helps lower development costs, eases burden on RF design, reduces time to market and simplifies procurement and certification.
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STMicroelectronics Introduces STM32H7 MCU Series with Increased Performance for Smart Devices
by Cristina Costa

STMicroelectronics Introduces STM32H7 MCU Series with Increased Performance for Smart Devices

STMicroelectronics is paving the way to even more intelligent smart devices everywhere with its new record-breaking STM32H7 series of microcontrollers, which embeds the highest SRAM memory (1Mbytes), Flash memory up to 2MB, and the richest connectivity peripheral set ever seen in the STM32 platform. Apart from extremely high on-chip memory density, the new STM32H7 series features state-of-the-art security for connected objects.
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New I2C EERAM Memory from Microchip Allows Safe Data Storage at Power Loss
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New I2C EERAM Memory from Microchip Allows Safe Data Storage at Power Loss

A new low-cost, low-risk memory solution offering unlimited endurance and safe data storage at power loss is now available from Microchip Technology. This new I2C EERAM memory is an easy-to-implement, low-cost non-volatile SRAM (NVSRAM) that eliminates the need for an external battery to retain data. The new EERAM memory is ideal for applications that need to constantly or instantaneously record, update or monitor data including metering, automotive and industrial applications.
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New Schurter Waterproof Push/Pull IEC Connectors with IP67 and IP69K Protection
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New Schurter Waterproof Push/Pull IEC Connectors with IP67 and IP69K Protection

Schurter introduced a new waterproof IEC connector consisting of the appliance inlet type 4761 and the rewireable cord connector type 4762. With its high protection class IP67 or IP69K connected or unconnected with cover, this appliance coupler is perfect for supplying power to appliances used in harsh environments such as industrial, marine, laboratories or any type of outdoor appliances.
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Microchip Introduces Industry’s Smallest Package and Lowest Power MEMS Oscillators in DSC6000 Family
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Microchip Introduces Industry’s Smallest Package and Lowest Power MEMS Oscillators in DSC6000 Family

The new DSC6000 family of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) oscillators from Microchip provides semiconductor-grade reliability and frequency stability over a wide temperature range. Clock reference applications include wearables, IoT and under-bonnet automotive products, allowing less than half the current consumption of the lowest-power quartz-based oscillators. The new devices are able to withstand x500 more shock and x5 more vibration than a quartz oscillator.
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SilentSwitcher Mains-Free Low-Noise Power Supply Launches on Kickstarter
by audioXpress Staff

SilentSwitcher Mains-Free Low-Noise Power Supply Launches on Kickstarter

Here’s something close to our hearts. This project from our own technical editor and renowned publisher of the famous Linear Audio bookzine collection, Jan Didden, is now campaigning on Kickstarter. With audio projects steadily getting smaller, the SilentSwitcher is an ideal low-noise +/-15V & 5V power supply board for mixed analog/digital projects with no audible noise, no mains hum, no RFI and minimal heat.
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Bluetooth SIG Introduces Updated Line of Developer Toolkits
by Cristina Costa

Bluetooth SIG Introduces Updated Line of Developer Toolkits

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) released several updates to its developer toolkit line-up, introducing news tools for Bluetooth beacons, home automation, and wearables. The latest Bluetooth toolkits empower developers to build faster and smarter when creating things like mobile apps and low-cost beacons, as well as gateways that control IoT sensors, with security and interoperability in mind.
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New Microchip Development Board for Designing with 16-bit and 32-bit PIC Microcontrollers
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New Microchip Development Board for Designing with 16-bit and 32-bit PIC Microcontrollers

Microchip Technology announced the new Explorer 16/32 Development Board for designing with 16-bit and 32-bit PIC microcontrollers. This new board is offered at a reduced cost from Microchip’s popular Explorer 16 Development Board and comes with an integrated programmer/debugger and several new features that address the latest embedded systems design needs. The board provides a flexible, convenient and easy-to-start tool while being backwards compatible to the classic Explorer 16 Board.
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New USB Type-C Docking System Design from Texas Instruments Cuts Solution Size in Half
by Cristina Costa

New USB Type-C Docking System Design from Texas Instruments Cuts Solution Size in Half

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a multiport USB Type-C and Power Delivery (PD) minidock reference design that provides audio, USB data, power and video support. This new TI Designs reference design can be powered by a traditional power adapter, USB Type-C adapter or notebook computer, offering end users flexible, intelligent functionality. The reference design provides a fully tested, verified plan for a 2- by 4-inch dock, at least 50 percent smaller than existing docking solutions.
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New USBXpress Controller from Silicon Labs Simplifies USB Connectivity for Embedded Designs
by Cristina Costa

New USBXpress Controller from Silicon Labs Simplifies USB Connectivity for Embedded Designs

Silicon Labs has added a smaller, lower-power member to its family of USBXpress bridge devices, providing a simpler, faster way to add Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity to new and legacy embedded designs. Silicon Labs’ new CP2102N USB controller eliminates complex, time-consuming firmware development and provides advanced functionality in QFN packages as small as 3 mm x 3 mm. The CP2102N device simplifies USB-to-UART connectivity and speeds time to market for a wide range of portable, power-sensitive and space-constrained applications.
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