Omnivision has announced the launch of three CMOS global shutter (GS) image sensors for machine vision applications and its Machine Vision Unit, which will develop solutions for industrial automation, robotics, logistics barcode scanners and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). The new unit was created to meet increased demand for 3D cameras and CMOS image sensors in machine vision applications. (Source: Omnivision) Delivering high shutter efficiency and low-light performance for vision-guided robotics, logistics barcodes, high-speed inspection and intelligent transportation systems, t ..read more

Prophesee SA has announced that its event-based Metavision HD sensor and AI are now available for use with the AMD Kria KV260 Vision AI Starter Kit for advanced edge machine-vision applications. It is the industry’s first event-based vision development kit compatible with an AMD platform, the company said. The Prophesee-enabled AMD Kria KV260 Starter Kit provides a platform for evaluation and production of industrial-grade solutions for applications such as smart city, machine vision, security cameras and retail analytics. Prophesee will showcase the new starter kit at Automate 2024, Chicago ..read more

Rambus Inc. has introduced its family of DDR5 server power management ICs (PMICs), including an extreme current device for high-performance applications. These new server PMICs join the company’s memory interface chipset for DDR5 server memory modules, comprised of registering clock drivers (RCDs), serial presence detect (SPD) hubs and temperature sensors, to support a broad range of data-center applications. As a critical component in the DDR5 memory architecture, the PMIC enables more memory channels, higher capacity modules and greater bandwidth, Rambus said. The new family of DDR5 PMICs i ..read more

Tektronix, Inc. has released its SignalVu spectrum analyzer software, Version 5.4, for multi-channel modulation analysis of up to eight signals in parallel. The package works with the Tektronix 5 Series MSO, 6 Series MSO or DPO70000 oscilloscopes. The latest 5.4 software version is designed to meet the requirements of today’s wireless systems, including phased array antennas, RF transmitters and mixed-signal ICs, offering multi-channel digital modulation analysis. The software can turn existing oscilloscopes into comprehensive wireless system testers, said Tektronix, instead of purchasing a d ..read more

THine Solutions, Inc. has introduced its THEIA-CAM 13-MP PDAF camera kit, the THSCJ101, for Jetson Orin NX and Jetson Orin Nano platforms. The THSCJ101 is a camera reference design kit for embedded camera applications that use the Nvidia platforms. Making it easier for users of Nvidia’s Jetson Orin NX/Nano platforms to add advanced imaging capabilities to their systems, the camera kit is based on THine’s THP7312-P image signal processor (ISP) and Sony’s IMX258 13-MP CMOS PDAF image sensor, along with pre-optimized ISP firmware and Video4Linux2 (V4L2) driver to control various video functions ..read more

Bourns, Inc. has developed two new AEC-Q200 compliant, automotive-grade common-mode chip inductor model series. The Model SRF4532TA and Model SRF3225TABG are designed for noise suppression solutions in a range of automotive applications, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment and body electronics. (Source: Bourns Inc.) The Model SRF4532TA, housed in a 4.5 × 3.2 × 2.8-mm footprint, withstands current up to 4 A, and the Model SRF3225TABG, in a 3.3 × 2.5 × 2.5 mm package size, is designed for noise suppression in 1000Base-T1 Et ..read more

Startup Trident IoT has launched its new Taurus Z-Wave series of silicon solutions.  The series will be comprised of system-on-chip (SoC) and modules that support the latest Z-Wave capabilities, including Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) in the U.S. and the ZWLR European specification. The Taurus Z-Wave Series will ship with a software development kit (SDK) based on Open Z-Wave Specification Release 2024A. Trident IoT, founded in 2023, is a silicon provider and RF technology company. Headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, the company recently announced the completion of a $10-million fundraising round ..read more

Green Watt Power, a division of Powerland Technology, Inc. has introduced eight new models in its Diamond Series of ruggedized, fully-potted AC chargers, now ranging from 750 W to 1800 W. The new 1-kW EVC1000 Diamond Series provides a universal AC input and supports charging of 72-V and 48-V lithium-ion batteries in electric-vehicle (EV) applications, such as material handling, motorcycles, scooters, forklifts, golf and e-carts and recreational vehicles. (Source: Green Watt Power) The 1-kW charger series offers a universal input range of 90-264 VAC and can handle standard wall outlet voltag ..read more

Insight SiP has launched its ISP5261 Wi-Fi 6 combo module that acts as a fully functioning Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi radio node, with the capability of long autonomous operation on battery power. This miniature combo module can form the core of an autonomous IoT device that requires Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi connectivity, said the company. (Source: Insight SiP) The miniature module, measuring 12 × 12 × 1.8 mm, offers high integration and miniaturization of RF technologies based on system-in-package technology and the company’s proprietary antenna-in-package techniques. Based on NXP Semicondu ..read more

Microchip Technology Inc. has launched the AVR DU family of USB microcontrollers (MCUs) to deliver enhanced security features and higher power delivery compared with earlier solutions. These next-generation 8-bit USB MCUs enable embedded system designers to accommodate the addition of USB features at any stage of design. (Source: Microchip Technology Inc.) The MCUs use core independent peripherals (CIPs), USB 2.0, an event system and configurable custom logic (CCL) for efficient data transfer and noise immunity for industrial control applications. For safety-critical industri ..read more