Single board computer gets dual Cortex-A72, quad Cortex-A53 and Mali-T860MP4 for digital signage

Kontron has used a six-core Rockchip RK3399K processor with graphics to create a SMARC 2.1 single-board computer for non-critical applications such as digital signage, point-of-sale and point-of-information use. Called the SMARC-fA3399 module, it has dual Arm Cortex-A72 cores and a quad-core Cortex-A53. “An integrated Arm Mali-T860MP4 GPU provides high performance 2D and 3D graphics capability. A ...

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Bridge chip family connects USB to JTAG, SPI, I2C, GPIO or UART

Gowin GoBridge is a family of bridging chips that convert a USB interface to different serial and parallel busses. “The GWU2X family enables conversion between USB and four peripheral interfaces: JTAG, SPI, I2C and GPIO; while the GWU2U series is suitable for conversion between USB and UART,” according to distributor Rutronik, which is stocking the ...

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7ppm/°C voltage ref is automotive qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 1

Microchip has announced an automotive voltage reference with 7ppm/°C maximum temperature coefficient. Called MCP1502, it works over -40 to +125°C and is qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 1. The company is keen to mention the parts lineage: “MCP1502 is based on the already-proven MCP1501 Vref architecture, which has been in the market for more than five years.” ...

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Siemens Digital Industries upgrades Solid Edge

Siemens Digital Industries Software has released the 2022 version of Solid Edge software, which brings embedded rules-based design automation, greater capabilities to work with point-cloud, mesh and imported data without the need for translation alongside new tools to for 2.5 axis machining and ultra-efficient upfront fluid flow simulation. Part of Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio of products, ...

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Raspberry Pi Pico-compatible UDOO KEY hits Kickstarter goal

Described by SECO as the world’s most flexible AI platform, the UDOO KEY is a single-board based on the Raspberry Pi RP2040 and ESP32, and is aimed at Edge AI projects. It enables machine learning applications using TinyML, TensorFlow Lite, MicroPython, C add C++. The board comes in two versions: UDOO KEY and UDOO KEY ...

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SkyWater and NanoDX to ramp nanoscale sensor production

  SkyWater, the Minnesota specialist foundry, and medical company  NanoDx are preparing to ramp production of nanoscale sensors. Recently, NanoDx announced a licensing agreement with IBM Research for integration of its CMOS-compatible technology design with NanoDx’s  nanosensor platform to accelerate the ability to bring an array of diagnostic solutions to market. The company has built ...

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Top actuated reverse through-hole mounted tact switch

The RT1105 series is a top actuated reverse through-hole mounted tact switch. It provides up to 100,000 cycle life expectancy in a 6.80mm x 6.80mm footprint. This switch series features a soft silicon actuator 4.40mm high and provides multiple gram force options identified by different color actuators – 160gf (red), 260gf (dark gray) and 350gf ...

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GaAs amplifier IC works from 6GHz to 14GHz

ADL8150 is a low noise self-biased GaAs amplifier that operates from 6 to 14GHz. Made using heterojunction bipolar transistors, phase noise is -172dBc/Hz at 10kHz offset and it typically provides 12dB of signal gain and +30dBm output third-order intercept, according to component distributor Richardson RFPD which has the part and can provide design support for ...

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BrightVolt raises $16m Series B

BrightVolt, the li-ion battery developer,  has closed a $16 million Series B financing round with  investments by New Science Ventures (NSV) and Caterpillar Venture Capital. Fresh funds will be utilised for development of larger form factor products targeting industrial electrification and e-mobility markets. Caterpillar is supporting customers during the energy transition to a reduced-carbon future through ...

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