New dimension of brightness: Osram heralds a new chapter for LED projection
https://www.electronics-lab.com/new-dimension-brightness-osram-heralds-new-chapter-led-projection/
As projectors grow more and more popular in home entertainment systems, so have the expectations of users. In addition to ever-higher resolutions, the focus is also on richer colors, contrasts and, of course, higher brightness. With the Ostar Projection Power family, Osram has succeeded for the first time in achieving projector brightness levels beyond the […]
MYIR Introduces $29 ARM SoM Powered by ST STM32MP1
https://www.electronics-lab.com/myir-introduces-29-arm-som-powered-st-stm32mp1/
MYIR introduces a cost-effective MYC-YA157C CPU Module powered by ST’s STM32MP1 microprocessor which features dual-core Arm Cortex-A7 operating at up to 650MHz and an embedded Cortex-M4 core operating at up to 209MHz. The module is ready to run Linux OS and targets a wide variety of applications like industrial control, consumer electronics, smart home, medical and more other […]
PICKitAutoWatch: A new application for both the PICKit2 and PICKit3 Programmers
https://www.electronics-lab.com/pickitautowatch-new-application-pickit2-pickit3-programmers/
PICKitAutoWatch is a new application and a new approach to programming microcontrollers. PICKitAutoWatch supports both PICkit2 and PICkit3 programmers. The software is feature rich and easy to use via a simple user interface. PICKitAutowatch is the best value for money products if you are simply programming your part as it supports the PICkit2 and PICkit3 […]
Sonar-on-a-chip provides up to 5 metres ToF range
https://www.electronics-lab.com/sonar-chip-provides-5-metres-tof-range/
Shipping to strategic customers, the CH-201 MEMS-based ultrasonic Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor offers an extended sensing range of 5 metres. [via] This ToF sensor uses a tiny ultrasonic transducer chip that sends a pulse of ultrasound and then listens for echoes returning from targets in the sensor’s field-of-view. TDK’s MEMS ultrasonic technology leverages a proprietary ToF […]
NEXCOM NDiS V1000: The 4K Digital Signage Player
https://www.electronics-lab.com/nexcom-ndis-v1000-4k-digital-signage-player/
Vibrant, 4k resolution multi-displays come to life with NEXCOM’s new NDiS V1000 digital signage player. Powered by AMD’s APU microprocessor, the seamlessly integrated CPU and GPU result in a high performance yet lower-power device perfect for retail environments – and even private use. The value-added and scalable NDiS V1000’s compact design is the result of customer feedback, […]
Ultra-Low Dropout Linear LED Driver from Diodes Incorporated Extends Lighting Strips
https://www.electronics-lab.com/ultra-low-dropout-linear-led-driver-diodes-incorporated-extends-lighting-strips/
Diodes Incorporated today announced the BCR430UW6 linear LED driver with ultra-low dropout voltage and constant current regulation between 5mA and 100mA. This combination allows more LEDs to be driven from a low supply voltage, making the BCR430UW6 suitable for applications that require multiple LEDs to operate together, such as signage illumination and architectural lighting for […]
650 V half-bridge SOI driver families with integrated bootstrap diodes offers superior robustness
https://www.electronics-lab.com/650-v-half-bridge-soi-driver-families-integrated-bootstrap-diodes-offers-superior-robustness/
Infineon Technologies AG broadens its EiceDRIVER™ portfolio with the 650 V half-bridge gate drivers based on Infineon’s unique silicon on insulator (SOI) technology. The products provide leading negative transient voltage immunity, monolithic integration of a real bootstrap diode, and superior latch-up immunity for MOSFET and IGBT based inverter applications. These unique features enable more robust […]
3D Image Sensor REAL3 for Face Authentication announced at CES 2020
https://www.electronics-lab.com/3d-image-sensor-real3-face-authentication-announced-ces-2020/
Infineon Technologies AG has collaborated with software and 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) system specialist pmdtechnologies ag to develop reportedly the world’s smallest, most powerful 3D image sensor. Designated the REAL3, the single-chip solution measures just 4.4 x 5.1 mm and is the fifth generation of time-of-flight deep sensors from Infineon. The sensor can be incorporated into […]
Meet the Arduino Portenta!
https://www.electronics-lab.com/meet-arduino-portenta/
CES 2020 has been full of the usual intrigue and amazing display of technological advancements across different industries. As usual, it has featured the release/launch of several new products by different companies and one of such announcements we know will interest the community, is the launch of the Arduino Portenta Family of Boards, with the […]
SAMD21G18A Development Board
https://www.electronics-lab.com/samd21g18a-development-board/
An Open Source SAMD21 Development Board by sirmylesavery @ hackaday.io This project started after my first introduction to PCB design at my 2019 summer internship. At that internship, I designed a board that used a SAMD21 to control a GPS and LoRa module. This was my first introduction to the SAMD21 MCU and I immediately […]