Secure Bluetooth LE adoption on rise in automotive applications
With a developed ecosystem, an ultra-low-power consumption profile, and an established presence in mobile phones, it is understandable why Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE) technology has emerged as the preferred wireless protocol for new…
RISC-V’s embedded foray with a 32-bit MCU development
One of the largest vendors of embedded processors has independently developed a CPU core for the 32-bit general-purpose RISC-V market; it can be used as the main CPU or on-chip subsystem and can even be embedded in an application-specific standard…
D-band power sensor is NMI-traceable
The NRP170TWG(N) thermal waveguide power sensor from Rohde & Schwarz enables power level measurements from 110 GHz to 170 GHz. It provides full traceability to national metrology institute (NMI) standards in this frequency range, an important…
8-bit MCUs strengthen code protection
Microchip’s PIC18-Q24 MCUs employ a programming and debugging interface disable (PDID) function that enhances chip-level security. When enabled, this enhanced code protection feature disables the programming/debugging interface and blocks…
32-bit MCU packs fast AFE sensor interface
With its precision analog front end, the Renesas RX23E-B 32-bit MCU is well-suited for high-end industrial sensor systems and measuring instruments. The part’s 24-bit delta-sigma ADC achieves a conversion speed of up to 125 ksamples/s, which…
Silicon nitride light source suits FTIR spectrometry
Kyocera has developed a silicon nitride (SN) light source for Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometers using its SN heater and glow plug portfolio. The company’s SN heaters are robust and fast ramping, serving as glow plugs for diesel…
Hall sensors minimize stray-field impact
Hall-effect position sensors from TDK-Micronas reduce interference from stray magnetic fields in automotive and industrial applications. The HAL 3930-4100 (single die) and HAR 3930-4100 (dual die) sensors offer robust stray-field compensation…
