Microchip debuts industry’s first LoRa® technology evaluation kits for Low-Power Wide-Area Networks (LPWAN) Key Facts: Turnkey kits include LoRaWAN gateway, two sensors and a local server application Supports network development in the 915 MHz band in the US and 868 MHz band in Europe Simplifies FCC Certification or compliance to the European R&TTE Directive Enables range…
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Our friend and colleague for many years, Terry Andrews of Giga Devices has recently completed the London Marathon and wants to share his story with us all. With almost 80% of his target reached, he’s so close to raising £1000 for Breast Cancer Care. Here’s Terry’s story: “I have decided to run the marathon again…
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Microchip introduces hardware cryptography-enabled 32-Bit microcontroller for Internet of Things (IoT) applications Key Facts: CEC1302 offers significant performance improvement over firmware-based security solutions Pre-boot authentication of system firmware protects against security attacks Can be used as a standalone security coprocessor or to replace an existing microcontroller Single-package solution uses an ARM® Cortex®-M4-based MCU with added…
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MKRUFC Summer Fundraiser: London to Paris Bike Ride We’re proud to be supporting a brave team of MKRUFC faithful who are embarking on a sponsored bike ride from London to Paris (taking in both National Rugby Stadia : Twickenham and Stade de France). Our very own Gary Spinks will be leading the 250 mile trip over…
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Microchip Solutions: Design in the Cloud Are you ready to get a quick and easy start with PIC® microcontrollers? In an exciting new development, Microchip recently released the cloud-based MPLAB® Xpress IDE. Requiring zero downloads, no sign in, and no setup to get started with developing code, this free, online development platform brings the best and most…
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Ricoh launches the R1580, a Constant Current LED Driver Controller for LED lighting applications. A solution with a new concept for a wide range of applications using LED driver control gear such as residential and office lighting, industrial lighting for machine vision purposes, automotive lighting and art and museum lighting. The multi-purpose device R1580 has…
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Microchip’s MOST150 Technology with Proven, Automotive-Ready, In-Car Ethernet Physical Layer Implemented in Volvo V90 MOST150 Technology Implemented in Third Volvo Model Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), today announced that MOST150 technology has been implemented in the new Volvo V90. Volvo Cars has been utilizing Microchip’s technology for many years and recently began utilizing MOST150, the…
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Microchip announces two new digitally enhanced power analogue controllers designed for next-generation LED lighting applications Key Facts: MCP19116 and MCP19117 enable intelligent, configurable, and accurate LED lighting Integrates an intelligent PWM controller with a PIC® MCU core Combines cost savings combined with reliability, efficiency, and light quality Digital interface supports communication and configuration and remote…
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Energy efficient LCD displays that you can depend on. LCDs have many characteristics that cause their demand to increase year on year. They are lightweight, aesthetically appealing, energy efficient and a long-term, low-cost product suitable for a variety of display applications. LCDs are the preferred display for an increasing number of applications, from military to…
DetailsASIX Electronics Corp, a leading fabless semiconductor company for embedded networking/bridging solutions, today announced the expansion of its I/O Connectivity ICs product portfolio with three new additions to ASIX’s MCS78x0 and MCS99xx series, including AX78120/AX78140 USB 2.0 to Multi I/O controller and AX99100 PCIe to Multi I/O controller. For chip-to-chip or system-to-system connections, these controllers…
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