Semiconductors


New platform transforms development with 100% code reuse

The new Texas Instruments SimpleLink MCU platform is transforming the pace of product proliferation by uniting a robust set of hardware, software and tools under a single development environment. Built on a shared foundation of drivers, fra

Texas Instruments | 21-03-2017

New MCUs increase system throughput while lowering power consumption in embedded applications

Microchip has expansioned its AVR MCU portfolio with the addition of three new devices to the tinyAVR MCU family. The new ATtiny1617 series of MCUs expands the range of AVR devices that feature CIPs, which help to increase system throughpu

Microchip Technology | 17-03-2017

IoT-focused processors designed for value-conscious engineers and developers

Mouser now stocks the i.MX 6ULL applications processors from NXP Semiconductors. The processors deliver up to 30% more power efficiency than the family’s nearest competitors and are specifically designed for value-conscious engineers and de

Mouser Electronics | 16-03-2017

New wireless SoCs help developers tackle multiprotocol IoT challenges

Silicon Labs has had a major expansion of its Wireless Gecko SoC portfolio, making it easier for developers of all skill levels to add versatile multiprotocol switching capabilities to increasingly complex IoT applications. The new EFR32xG1

Silicon Labs | 16-03-2017

Thread networking solution for multi-protocol SoC supporting BLE and IEEE 802.15.4

Nordic Semiconductor has launched its first Thread networking solution with the release of its nRF5 SDK for Thread that is designed to utilize the IEEE 802.15.4 PHY support introduced on their latest nRF52840 multi-protocol Bluetooth low en

Nordic | 16-03-2017

High-speed gigabit ethernet switch with extension cards on CompactPCI serial

The MEN Micro G102 CompactPCI serial switch offers the user a 29Gbit/s switch matrix, and up to 25gb Ethernet ports for their high-speed applications. Three Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on X-coded M12 connectors, as well as a service access

MEN | 15-03-2017

Real-time industrial network protocols and network redundancy protocols on a single chip

Renesas Electronics has announced the new RZ/N Series of industrial networking communication MPUs that simplifies network-based application development. The series is ideal for use in industrial network devices such as network switches, gat

Renesas | 15-03-2017

Simplified development of smart, connected and secure solutions

Microchip has announced the CEC1702 hardware cryptography-enabled microcontroller which addresses the increasing need for security measures, such as secure boot, driven by the continual growth of IoT applications. The device is a full-f

Microchip Technology | 14-03-2017

New sensor-node development kit offers highly integrated MCU and sensor array

Avnet Silica has developed a new sensor node board that delivers the low power operation and connectivity required for IoT, smart sensing and cloud applications. The company has combined best-in-class processing, sensing and connectivity fr

Avnet | 14-03-2017

High-performance microcontrollers support a variety of applications

Microchip PIC18Fx K40 high-performance microcontrollers, available now from Mouser, combine large Flash/EE/RAM memory, rich peripheral integration, XLP and 5V support for a variety of general purpose applications. These 28/40/44-pin dev

Mouser Electronics | 10-03-2017

Bidirectional TVS diode arrays protects high-speed interfaces

Littelfuse has introduced a series of TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) designed to protect electronic equipment from destructive ESD. The SP3042 Series bidirectional discrete TVS diode arrays include robust back-to-back TVS diodes fabricated u

Littelfuse | 09-03-2017

New family of devices offer a versatile array of CIPs to simplify complex designs

The PIC18F “K42” family, which combines an extensive array of CIPs, high-resolution analog, on-chip DMA and vectored interrupts for fast processing, is now available from Microchip. The DMA controller enables data transfers between memory s

Microchip Technology | 07-03-2017

New CPU offers high computing power at comparable low power consumption

The new VMEbus SBC A23C is equipped with the Sitara ARM Cortex processor from MEN Mikro Elektronik and offers high computing power at comparable low power consumption. Together with two XMC/PMX slots, it combines low power and long-time ava

MEN Mikro | 07-03-2017

New Bluetooth chip with exceptional features in a very small size

World records are claimed to have been recorded in the "Swiss Silicon Valley". Swatch Group has introduced a new Bluetooth chip with exceptional features - claimed to be the smallest in the world. The new integrated circuit has been designe

EM Microelectronic | 07-03-2017

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