Test software for USB 3.1 Type-C designs ensures compliance
Keysight unveiled the U7243B USB 3.1 transmitter performance validation and compliance test software that promises accurate test results to cut development costs and ease measurement processes.
CPLD’s internal oscillator does autocalibration
Read about an autocalibration sequence that synchronises a CPLD's internal oscillator with an external crystal oscillator, enabling ±0.3% accuracy.
Parrot brings automotive infotainment to the next level
The Octopus 3+ embeds an ARM Cortex-A5 processor with a fully-featured Linux system, as well as Parrot connectivity middleware for Bluetooth and voice recognition for connected in-vehicle environments.
Molex debuts SST PB3-CPX modules for PROFIBUS controllers
The modules allow high-performance, low-cost solutions for industrial automation applications and are compatible with Master DP-V0 Class-1; Master DP-V1 Class-1 and Class-2; and Slave DP-V0 protocols.
Synchro/resolver input PCIe board promises accurate testing
DDC's the SB-3625XKX board claims to offer an easy and flexible solution for angular measurement testing in production screening and prototype evaluation.
Medical-grade MLCCs promise reliable life support apps
The MQ series MLCCs promise the reliability performance needed by electronic life support applications such as: pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators and neuromodulation devices.
Relays get rid of high-voltage noise
Here is a practical approach to reducing high-voltage-induced noise. A simple relay circuit cancels noise in the actuator stage of a scanning electron microscope.
Swapping bits boosts performance of FPGA-PWM counter
A simple change to the specification of an FPGA counter lowers the ripple of a PWM counter functioning as a DAC.
Minimally-invasive prototype device monitors fetal O2 levels
The WombOx team of Rice University engineering students worked with the Texas Children's Fetal Centre to create their device that could give real-time data of a fetus undergoing endoscopic fetal surgery.
Enable PCI-bus-arbiter core with VHDL program
In this article, we present a simple VHDL program that enables microprocessors or DSPs to act as PCI-bus masters.