Press Releases

Infineon introduces USB PD 3.1 high-voltage microcontroller with higher wattage support

Infineon Technologies AG introduced the industry’s high-voltage microcontroller (MCU) with USB Power Delivery (USB PD) 3.1 support. The EZ-PD PMG1 (Power Delivery Microcontroller Gen1) is Infineon’s generation of USB PD MCUs targeting any embedded system that provides or consumes power with high-voltage up to 28 V (140 W). (more…)

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July 30, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Renesas and Syntiant develop voice-controlled multimodal AI solution combining advanced vision and voice technologies

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and Syntiant Corp., a deep learning chip technology company advancing low-power intelligent voice and sensor processing in edge devices, announced the joint development of a voice-controlled multimodal AI solution that enables low-power contactless operation for image processing in vision AI-based IoT and edge systems, such as self-checkout machines, security cameras, and video conference systems, and smart appliances such as robotic cleaning devices.

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July 28, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

NETSCOUT launches smart edge monitoring solution

NETSCOUT Systems, Inc, a provider of cybersecurity, service assurance, and business analytics solutions, introduced NETSCOUT Smart Edge Monitoring to give IT teams complete visibility and insights to assure the highest-quality end-user experience in any network or application regardless of where employees perform their job. (more…)

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Security of HCE strengthened by Calypso transport association to support android ticketing growth

Calypso Networks Association (CNA) has announced the launch and deployment of its HCE Calypso Interoperable Application (HCIA). The solution enables transport operators and authorities to deliver Calypso ticketing using host card emulation (HCE) technology on Android devices while maintaining robust Calypso security standards. (more…)

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July 27, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Consumers want connected packaging to help recycling, says new report

A report released by SharpEnd reveals why consumers engage with connected packaging using different technologies such as QR, NFC and AR. The report from the full-service partner to major brand owners across connected packaging and retail, unearths some surprising consumer trends and attitudes. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Innodisk releases industrial-grade 112-layer 3D TLC SSDs with capacity and complete product line

Innodisk, a global provider of industrial flash and memory solutions, announces its industrial-grade 112-Layer 3D TLC SSDs along with the capacity up to 8TB. (more…)

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July 23, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Smart grid technologies ensure maintenance and energy market changes are hand-in-hand

The European Commission has announced plans to finance a cross-border energy infrastructure by 2050 to support its goals for climate neutrality. But, achieving this will necessitate a significant scale-up of Europe’s infrastructure. Here, Etienne Hilgen, engineer and developer at Ovarro, explains why the right choice of telemetry unit, software, SCADA and simulation systems will be crucial to maintaining this infrastructure. (more…)

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PlasticArm: Realising the full potential of the IoT

Flexible electronics can seamlessly integrate with everyday objects through a combination of ultra-thin form-factor, conformability, extreme low-cost and potential for mass-scale production, enabling incredible innovation. (more…)

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July 22, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Softing expands IIoT gateway for industry 4.0 integration in process plants

SmartLink HW-DP from Softing Industrial Automation provides controller-independent access to PROFIBUS DP networks. Besides HART IP and FDT, data for optimising processes can now also be made available via an OPC UA interface. In addition, the new smartLink DTM enables FDT/DTM parameter setting for HART devices. (more…)

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July 16, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

New e-peas compact ultra-efficient battery chargers target wearable, medical and smart sensor products

Addressing the need for streamlined power management solutions for energy harvesting hardware, e-peas has unveiled a new family of battery charger devices. While the company’s existing power management ICs (PMICs) offer direct power delivery to the application, as well as the charging of energy storage elements (such as Li-Ion batteries or super-capacitors), the AEM10900, AEM10300 and AEM30300 are fully dedicated to the charging function. (more…)

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July 14, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello