32-bit radar MCU targets ADAS, self-driving cars
The RH850/V1R-M MCU includes optimised, programmable digital signal processing, a dual core at 320MHz with 2MB flash and a 2MB…
Data platform steers connected car future
With an integrated X12 LTE modem offering up to Cat 12 speed, the Snapdragon 820Am delivers smarter and better mobile…
Understanding near-field probe scanning
Near-field measurements are easily misinterpreted and significant care is needed to ensure proper conclusions are drawn.
Single-channel power supply senses external temperature
A few lines of microcontroller code drive the LTC2970, read ADC measurements and calculate temperature to within better than ±2.5°C.
Digging into the Picard Loop
Patented in 1938, the Picard Loop is the basic sensor used in some anti-shoplifting systems.
Are LED aisle lights in theatres being pulsed?
In this blog post, John Dunn offers an answer as to why LEDs seem pulsing like automobile tail light LEDs…
TDK to buy iPhone supplier InvenSense for $1.3B
TDK plans to combine InvenSense's suit of sensors and software with its own portfolio of magnetic, pressure, temperature and microphone…
Flexible circuit bonds fine-pitch ICs to polyester film
By allowing smaller components with tighter pitches, the Solder on Polyester Substrate delivers higher yields and reduces costs, according to…
DSP-based SoC adds BLE to hearing aids
The module integrates an audio DSP, EEPROM memory and a radio IC into a single package, according to On Semiconductor.
Programmable FPGA features integrated 1.1Mb SRAM
Lattice Semi has introduced iCE40 UltraPlus FPGA with 1.1Mbit RAM, 8xDSPs and responsiveness needed in smartphones and audio-assisted devices.