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New Synaptics and NXP Alexa Development Kit Available at Arrow Electronics
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New Synaptics and NXP Alexa Development Kit Available at Arrow Electronics

NXP has teamed up with Arrow Electronics, Synaptics and Amazon to develop the Synaptics AudioSmart 2-Mic and NXP Pico i.MX7Dual Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS). This newly available development kit is one of the first to be qualified with production-ready system-on-chip (SoC), voice processor, and the AVS Device SDK. It enables device makers to quickly and cost-effectively integrate Alexa into a fully functioning prototype and then take that work into design for manufacturing and production.
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TDK InvenSense MEMS Microphones Available with Synaptics AudioSmart Solution
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TDK InvenSense MEMS Microphones Available with Synaptics AudioSmart Solution

TDK Corporation showcased a Synaptics AudioSmart solution for voice recognition, using InvenSense high performance MEMS microphones. The ICS-40212 and ICS-40720 analog output and the ICS-41350 PDM digital output MEMS microphones are approved for use with Synaptics AudioSmart Amazon Voice Services (AVS) solution. TDK also announced the worldwide availability of its SmartMotion Platform encompassing 4 unique development kits with multiple sensors.
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A New Low in Standby Power with Texas Instruments' new LLC Controller
by Cristina Costa

A New Low in Standby Power with Texas Instruments' new LLC Controller

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new inductor-inductor-capacitor (LLC) resonant controller with an integrated high-voltage gate driver that enables the industry's lowest standby power, as well as longer system lifetimes. The UCC256301 provides a cost-effective system solution that helps meet stringent energy-efficiency standards for a wide range of AC/DC applications in consumer electronics.
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Microchip Updates MPLAB Mindi Analog Simulator to Include Over 300 Device Models and Schematics
by Cristina Costa

Microchip Updates MPLAB Mindi Analog Simulator to Include Over 300 Device Models and Schematics

Microchip Technology announced availability of its updated MPLAB Mindi analog simulation software, now including more models and features. The circuit simulation tool now supports more than 300 Microchip analog products, with SIMetrix’s enhanced SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) and SIMPLIS Technologies’ SIMPLIS (SIMulation of Piecewise LInear Systems) simulation environments.
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Knowles Introduces Analog MEMS Microphone with 70 dB SNR for Voice and ANC Applications
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Knowles Introduces Analog MEMS Microphone with 70 dB SNR for Voice and ANC Applications

Knowles continues to expand its audio input technology product portfolio, as voice increasingly becomes the primary user interface for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and hearable applications. The company announced its new SPM0687LR5H-1 analog MEMS microphone with 70 dB Signal-to-Noise (SNR), for far-field connected audio solutions, such as voice recognition, and active noise cancelling (ANC) headphone applications.
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Sierra Wireless Announces the Most Secure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Combo Module with Integrated Cloud Services
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Sierra Wireless Announces the Most Secure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Combo Module with Integrated Cloud Services

Sierra Wireless announced the BX Series Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo modules with built-in cloud services and security features. With Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support on a single common flexible form factor (CF3) module, the BX Series provides manufacturers the flexibility to migrate between short-range and cellular technologies, as well as future-proof their product designs, optimized for connected applications.
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Toshiba Expands U-MOS IX-H MOSFET Family with 40V N-Channel Devices
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Toshiba Expands U-MOS IX-H MOSFET Family with 40V N-Channel Devices

Toshiba America Electronic Components, announced the addition of two new N-channel devices to its U-MOS IX-H family of high-efficiency, high-speed switching MOSFETs. Delivering best-in-class efficiency across a range of load conditions, Toshiba’s new MOSFETs feature U-MOS IX-H technology, which ensures stable operation also over a wide range of temperatures.
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Synopsys Delivers Industry's First USB 3.2 Verification IP and Test Suite for Higher Performance USB Designs
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Synopsys Delivers Industry's First USB 3.2 Verification IP and Test Suite for Higher Performance USB Designs

Synopsys announced the availability of the industry's first verification IP (VIP) and UVM source code test suite to support the latest USB 3.2 specification. USB 3.2 enables new hosts and devices with USB Type-C to be designed as multi-lane solutions, allowing for up to two lanes of 5 Gbps or two lanes of 10 Gbps operation, doubling the data rate over the existing USB Type-C cables. It also supports re-timer enhancements.
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u‑blox Launches NINA-B3 Full-featured Bluetooth 5 Modules
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u‑blox Launches NINA-B3 Full-featured Bluetooth 5 Modules

Swiss company, u‑blox, specializing in wireless and positioning modules and chips, announced the launch of its full Bluetooth 5 compliant NINA-B3 wireless MCU (microcontroller unit) module. Featuring Bluetooth low energy long range connectivity, high data transfer rates and supporting Bluetooth mesh and 802.15.4, NINA‑B3 caters to applications in smart buildings, smart cities, and the Industry 4.0, including home automation systems, sensor networks, and high-quality wireless audio applications.
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Arduino Unveils Two New Development Boards for Low Power Connected Devices
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Arduino Unveils Two New Development Boards for Low Power Connected Devices

Arduino has unveiled the new Arduino MKR WAN 1300 (LoRa) and the Arduino MKR GSM 1400, two new boards that are designed to offer a practical and cost-effective solution for developers, enabling them to quickly add connectivity to their battery-powered applications. Designed to make connectivity seamless, the two latest Arduino boards deliver embedded LoRa and GSM wireless standards, enabling quick development of devices and applications.
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