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Enhanced data encryption added to comprehensive battery-less wireless portfolio

EnOcean has added encrypted data communication to its complete range of energy-harvesting wireless sensor modules. The enhanced security mechanisms can optionally be activated and prevent different types of attacks, including replay and

EnOcean | 05-03-2015

Split-second interaction touchless gesturing works up to 2 metres

Elliptic Labs has announced another first in its latest technology advances - ‘Ultra-fast Ultra-far Interaction’ - split-second speed and a remarkably large field of response for touchless gesturing. The breakthrough enable OEMs to make

Elliptic Labs | 03-03-2015

Innovative GNS system integrates clock-master technology for indoor small cells

Microsemi has announced its Integrated GNSS Master (IGM) solution for small cell synchronization. The IGM is the company's first solution that fully integrates a 1588v2 PTP grandmaster with a GNSS receiver and antenna in a small, fully-c

MicroSemi | 27-02-2015

Upcoming APU will deliver increased performance and power efficiency

AMD has revealed that the upcoming A-Series Accelerated Processing Unit (APU), codenamed Carrizo, for notebooks and low-power desktops will deliver a wealth of new, advanced power management technologies while achieving substantial perfo

AMD | 25-02-2015

First surface-mount current sensor with reinforced isolation rating

New from Allegro MicroSystems Europe are two new current sensor ICs, the first of their kind to offer economical high-isolation solutions for AC or DC current sensing in industrial, commercial and communications systems. The new ACS717

Allegro | 25-02-2015

World’s highest areal density in a 2.5-Inch HDD reached at one terabit per square inch

Toshiba has announced it has achieved an areal density of one terabit per square inch (1Tbit/ in2) within a 2.5-inch client hard disk drive (HDD). This newest disk drive innovation delivers 3TB capacity using a 750GB per platter in a 15mm

Toshiba | 25-02-2015

World’s most precise SM rotary position sensors targets automotive applications

Announced as the world’s most precise surface-mount rotary position sensor of its type, the compact and low-profile new SVK3 series has been developed by Murata. Delivering an exceptional linearity of ±1%, the sensors achieve twice the pre

Murata | 19-02-2015

Fingerprint technology for data centre security - at the cabinet handle

The EMKA BioLock system provides for the first time 'unique fingerprint technology' stored and processed in the handle on the cabinet with an 'Indisputable Audit Trail' to protect valuable data and is compliant with the various data privacy

Emka | 19-02-2015

Ultra-secure crypto element first to integrate ECDH security protocol

Atmel has launched its next-generation CryptoAuthentication product. The ATECC508A is the first device to integrate ECDH (Elliptic Curve Diffie–Hellman) security protocol - an ultra-secure method to provide key agreement for encryption

Atmel | 18-02-2015

Smallest and lowest profile sub-millimetre MLCC tantalum capacitor

Introduced as the world's smallest and lowest profile tantalum capacitor, the new sub-millimetre 0201 MLCC TACmicrochip has been introduced by AVX. Measuring only 0.6mm x 0.35mm x 0.35mm, the new 0201 E case TACmicrochip Series SMD tan

AVX | 12-02-2015

World's first twelve-throw RF MEMS ohmic switch developed

DelfMEMS, a leading developer of innovative RF MEMS switching solutions, has announced the development of what it believes is the world's first twelve-throw RF MEMS ohmic switch. The SP12T switch, made using FreeFlex MEMS technology, will

DelfMEMS | 09-02-2015

New colour sensor for display-equipped devices such as smartphones and tablets

Capable of detecting the colour temperature, brightness, and RGB components of ambient light - a new colour sensor for display-equipped devices such as smartphones and tablets has been developed by Rohm. The BH1745NUC exploits original

ROHM Semiconductor | 06-02-2015

New IP suite will enable a new standard for premium experiences on future mobile devices

ARM has announced a suite of IP that will enable a new standard for premium experiences on 2016 mobile devices. At the heart of the suite is the ARM Cortex-A72 processor, which is the highest performing CPU technology available for devel

ARM | 04-02-2015

World's smallest and lowest profile tantalum capacitor comes in 0201 package

Introduced as the world's smallest and lowest profile tantalum capacitor, the new sub-millimetre 0201 TACmicrochip has been unveiled by AVX. Measuring only 0.6mm x 0.35mm x 0.35mm, the new 0201 E case TACmicrochip Series SMD tantalum cap

AVX | 02-02-2015

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