Oxbotica links with ZF

Oxbotica, the Oxford University autonomous driving spin-out,  has signed an MoU with global automotive technology company, ZF, to integrate its autonomous driving software with ZF’s automotive-grade ProAI compute platform and sensor sets. As a first milestone, Oxbotica has completed integration and demonstration of its autonomous vehicle software with ZF’s ProAI, AI capable automotive-grade compute platform and ...

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ADI introduces quad-output dc-dc µModule regulators

Analog Devices has introduced the LTM4668 and LTM4668A µModule regulators, quad-output dc-dc regulators with up to 4.8A output capability. The devices integrate switching controllers, power FETs, inductors and support components, reducing power consumption and board space, ADI says. They are designed for telecom, networking and industrial applications. Operating over an input voltage range of 2.7V ...

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Christmas prezzies for engineers

As part of its annual Engineer and Maker’s Wish List for those seeking last-minute gift ideas, the element14 Community has selected a mix of products. The list is created for engineers, by engineers, and has gifts they’re sure to love. ·       All Purpose Bit Set: This all-purpose kit has everything needed for quick repairs at home ...

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Renesas launches 2.1mm high photocouplers for automation and inverters

Renesas has announced five 8.2mm creepage photocouplers, the RV1S92xxA and RV1S22xxA photocouplers. The devices feature a package width of 2.5mm, and are suitable for dc-ac power inverters, ac servo motors, PLCs, robotic arms, solar inverters, and battery storage and charging systems. The RV1S9260A 15Mbps communications coupler and RV1S9213A intelligent power module driver use LSSO5 packages ...

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Dialog licenses FlexLogix eFPGA

Dialog is to license FlexLogix’ eFPGA technology for use in high volume ICs, and the EFLX Compiler to programme these eFPGAs. EFLX is a low-power fully functional FPGA that is integrated into SoCs, microcontrollers and other standard or custom ICs, rather than serving as a standalone chip. EFLX cores can be used to upgrade I/O ...

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US fabless companies take trade war hit

Thanks to the trade war, Qualcomm’s revenues were down 22% y-o-y in Q3, Broadcom’s were down 12.3% – a third consecutive quarter of losses, and. Nvidia’s were down 9.5%, reports TrendForce.   AMD and Xilinx were the only two among all U.S.-based fabless companies to display revenue increases. As a result of the continuing shortage of ...

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Imec route to sub-3nm logic

Imec has  presented  first standard cell simulation results of its forksheet device designed for sub-3nm logic technology nodes. Compared to nanosheet devices, the reduced n-to-p spacing results in a 10% performance increase. When combined with scaling boosters, the new device architecture will bring logic standard cell height down to 4.3 tracks, which combined with cell ...

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UK 4th in camera-to-citizen density

The US has nearly the same ratio of security cameras to citizens as China, according to IHS Markit. China in 2018 maintained its global lead in surveillance camera penetration, with 1 camera installed for each 4.1 people in the country. However, the U.S. was close behind, with a people-to-camera ratio of 4.6-to-1. Taiwan came in ...

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