To facilitate the fast-growing electronics industry, the semiconductor companies and component manufacturers constantly improve their designs and announce new products and components that are smaller, more efficient and powerful than the exiting ones. This section covers all the latest electronic components introduced in the market to enable design engineers to be aware about the latest options and helping them to keep their designs up-to-date for competing in the ever-evolving market.
u-blox has announced two new LTE-M cellular module series, the SARA-R52 and LEXI-R52. These modules designed for industrial applications, are based on the u-blox UBX-R52 cellular chip and are tailored for integrated and concurrent positioning and wireless communication needs. Typical IoT use cases include fixed and mobile applications such as…
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA - DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced today that it expanded its portfolio in 2023 by adding more than 450 new suppliers across their core business, DigiKey Marketplace and Fulfilled by DigiKey program…
German company Calliope has launched a compact and versatile educational computer designed to give children an age-appropriate and creative introduction to digital technologies by teaching them electronics and programming skills. The ‘Calliope mini 3’ microcontroller board is an upgrade to the original Calliope mini with enhanced features and…
The RA8T1 microcontroller (MCU) group by Renesas Electronics features the Arm Cortex-M85 processor. Targeted at real-time control applications in industrial, building automation, and smart homes, these devices are part of the RA8 Series, known for its performance of 6.39 CoreMark/MHz. With the Arm Cortex-M85 processor and Helium™ technology, RA8 MCUs offer a…
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RAA279974, a 4-channel AHL video decoder, as part of its Automotive HD Link (AHL) portfolio. This device efficiently processes four input sources simultaneously, providing a cost-effective solution for surround-view and multi-camera applications in automotive settings. AHL technology utilizes a modulated analog signal…
Qorvo has unveiled an automotive-qualified silicon carbide (SiC) field effect transistor (FET) UJ4SC075009B7S that offers 9mΩ RDS(on) in a compact D2PAK-7L package. This 750V SiC FET is the first in a new family of pin-compatible SiC FETs from Qorvo with RDS(on) options up to 60mΩ, making them well suited for electric vehicle (EV) applications,…
In the electronics and DIY industry, there are many types of X-Y machines we use every day, including 3D printers, printers, plotters and many other such devices. Typically, these devices operate on a standard mechanism: each axis glides along rails, driven by belts that are manoeuvred by stationary motors. This system is also a common feature in pen plotters.…
Renesas Electronics Corporation has unveiled the RZ/G3S, a 64-bit general-purpose microprocessor designed for IoT edge and gateway devices, characterized by notably low power consumption, with standby mode operating at as little as 10µW. Forming part of the RZ/G Series, this microprocessor ensures fast Linux startup and features a PCI Express interface for high-speed…
Murata has introduced the new SCH16T-K01 inertial sensor in the realm of inertial 6DoF XYZ-axis sensors, incorporating both gyroscope and accelerometer functionalities. The initial release from the SCH16T 6DoF family utilized the 3D MEMS process. The SCH16T-K01 boasts unparalleled precision, the gyro component exhibits a typical bias instability of 0.5dph and a…
Nexperia has introduced a new series of space-saving, high-efficiency, dual-output LCD bias power supplies that are designed to extend the lifetime of thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels used in various applications including smartphones, tablets, virtual reality (VR) headsets, and LCD modules. The new NEX10000 is an 80 mA dual…
u-blox has announced the new JODY-W6, a concurrent dual-band Wi-Fi 6E module with Bluetooth 5.3, including LE Audio, in a compact size (13.8 x 19.8 x 2.5 mm). This new module targets automotive use cases in infotainment and navigation, advanced telematics, and OEM telematics. The JODY-W6 module delivers the benefits of Wi-Fi 6E, and also features dual-…
The Vaaman is an open-source edge computing board said to be a game-changer in edge computing because of its reconfigurability. Developed by Vicharak, this advanced computing board stands out with its six-core ARM CPU and an onboard FPGA with 112,128 logic cells, delivering unparalleled hardware acceleration and parallel computing performance. Vaaman's design is…
