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Full HD over USB: Demo by DisplayLink connecting four 4K HD monitors
HDMI is more or less ubiquitous display interface in notebook computers, monitors, modern televisions and also in some of the smart phones. The well accepted HDMI interface lacks from ability to connect multiple monitors to single connector. DisplayPort is another equally good video display interfa
3 min readSensor hub chip, a trending component in latest smart phone design
Sensor hubs, dedicated processing elements used for low-power sensor processing tasks, is booming, according to the latest market research by IHS. IHS reports the overall market for all types of sensor hubs exceeded 1.0 billion units in 2015, rising to nearly 2.0 billion in 2018. Samsung, Apple a
3 min readCAN FD and programmability featured Leaf CAN interfaces
Swedish CAN hardware specialist Kvaser AB added two new products to its Leaf CAN to USB interface family, the Kvaser Leaf Pro HS v2 and Kvaser Leaf Pro HS v2 OBDII. Kvaser’s Leaf interface family is a tool for connecting any CAN network to a PC or mobile computer in applications such as automot
2 min readUSB Type-C device makers can now get their products SlimPort certified
USB Type-C device manufacturer can now get their devices SlimPort certified to ensure that their devices work with the USB-C accessories available in the market such as Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and the Google USB Type-C to HDMI Adapter. Analogix Semiconductor and Granite River Labs (
2 min readDisplayPort to HDMI 2.0a converter ICs with on-chip jitter cleaning
Parade Technologies has added two new ICs PS175 and PS176 to convert the video output data format from DisplayPort 1.2a or DisplayPort 1.3 to HDMI 2.0a interface standard. The PS175 converter chip is for use in mother board applications in portable and desktop systems, where as PS176 is designed for
3 min readDeserializer and Power ICs from Maxim for ADAS systems in automotives
Maxim has announced a quad deserializer for automotive camera applications used in advanced driver assistance systems. MAX9286 quad deserializer is suggested for designing surround-view systems for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). MAX9286 gigabit multimedia serial link (GMSL) deserializer
3 min readMegaChips shipping its MCDP28 DisplayPort1.2 and HDMI2.0a bridge device
MegaChips has started shipping its MCDP28 family of DisplayPort1.2 and HDMI2.0a bridge devices in computer and consumer electronics applications. MCDP28 integrate high-speed level-shifter and active-protocol converter (LSPCON) in a single chip supporting 4K premium content streaming with HDCP2.2 e
2 min readRS Components shipping FTDI’s latest USB3.0-to-FIFO
RS Components said it is now shipping FTDI’s latest USB3.0-to-FIFO solutions, including ICs and development boards, for projects that demand SuperSpeed data transfer. The FT600Q and FT601Q USB-to-FIFO bridge Ics target applications such as multi-function printers, high-speed/high-resolution vide
2 min readARINC 429 Line Driver in 8-pin SOIC from DDC
Data Device Corporation introduces a new ARINC 429 Line Driver, in an 8-pin, SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) package, with exposed pad for thermal enhancement. The DD-4107X Line Drivers convert TTL/CMOS serial input data to ARINC specified amplitudes, and are a direct drop-in replacement for
1 min readSolution connects USB Type-C receptacle and DisplayPort
EZ-PD CCG1-based Type-C to DisplayPort Cable solution from Cypress Semiconductor connects a USB Type-C receptacle and a DisplayPort (DP) or Mini DisplayPort (mDP) receptacle, allowing emerging Type-C notebooks and monitors to be interoperable with older products. The Cypress Type-C to DP solut
3 min readEtherCAT and OPC defining common interfaces for Industrie 4.0 and IoT
The EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) and the OPC Foundation to define and develop common interfaces for Industrie 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT) in close cooperation. The objective is to support Industrie 4.0 and IoT to have a seamless and continuous communication through all layers and levels
2 min readLowest power programmable sensor hub in the market, by QuickLogic
The newly added ArcticLink 3 S2 LP from QuickLogic consumes 75uWatts (68uA @ 1.1V) of active power consumption, a lowest programmable sensor hub on the market, according to QuickLogic. QuickLogic says ArcticLink 3 S2 LP solution consumes 50% less power by the host system and it is lesser than mi
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