Humidity/temperature sensor works with MCU in deep-sleep mode

TI’s  HDC2080 humidity and temperature digital sensor is a capacitive-based device that uses an integrated heating element to dissipate moisture and condensation. The sensor allows for the use of programmable input thresholds to deliver system wake-ups and alerts without needing to rely on a microcontroller to monitor the system. Developers can place their MCUs  in ...

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IBC: Densitron adds mechanical touch alongside displays

Aiming at broadcast racks, Densitron has will be showing its UReady range of high-resolution rack-mount displays at IBC in Amsterdam (14-18 September, Hall 8, Stand C07). Intended to bring phone-like quality to rack displays, there are options with up to 212ppi resolution and IPS technology for wide viewing angles. With versions for 1U and 2U ...

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Warwick lab moots Formula 1 technology for certifying autonomous vehicles

Formula 1 training simulation technology could be used for testing and certifying autonomous vehicles, according to the University of Warwick which has funding from the Government’s Innovate UK agency to examine the potential. “Several manufacturers are already testing their vehicles on public roads, with mixed results,” said the University. “One of the problems is the ...

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Arm discloses two-year roadmap for CPUs

Breaking with tradition, Arm has announced a roadmap for its client CPUs, and plans for a new CPU later this year and the company’s plans to meet the demands of 5G and always-connected devices. Following the release of Cortex-A76 in May this year, Arm will deliver a CPU, codenamed Deimos to partners later this year, ...

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Apple to launch car in 2023-5, says analyst

Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects Apple to launch a car between 2023 and 2025. “We expect that Apple Car, which will likely be launched in 2023–2025, will be the next star product,” says Kuo, “the reasons for this are as follows:  Potentially huge replacement demands are emerging in the auto sector because it is being ...

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Infineon enables open source TSS ESAPI layer

Infineon  has enabled a new open source software stack which aims to make work easier for developers who want to use the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 – a standardized hardware-based security solution for securing industrial, automotive and other applications such as network equipment. This is the first open source TPM middleware that complies with ...

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Applied outlook gloomy

Applied Materials grew net sales by 19% to $4.47 billion in the quarter to the end of July. On a GAAP basis, the company recorded gross margin of 45.4% and grew operating income by 23%  to $1.26 billion or 28.1% of net sales. GAAP EPS) grew 38% to $1.17. On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, over the ...

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Mouser adds Microchip’s dual-core DSCs for motor control

dual-core digital signal controllers (DSCs) for motor control applications. The  dual-core DSCs combine two dsPIC DSC cores in a single chip, with optional support for the control area network flexible data rate (CAN-FD) protocol. The communications characteristics with increased bandwidth make the DSCs suitable for embedded applications with algorithms, such as  motor control, server power supplies, automotive sensors, industrial ...

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Keysight offers its smallest solder-in scope probe

Keysight has introduced its smallest solder-in probe head for use with high-end oscilloscopes. Designated the MX0100A InfiniiMax, the micro probe head is a micro solder-in head for use with the company’s InfiniiMax I/II probe amplifiers. With the small scale of devices in mind, the lead wires can be adjusted to accommodate targets from 0 mm ...

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