VHX-7000 digital microscope examines semiconductor quality

The trend to miniaturise components to satisfy the ever-increasing demand for wearable and mobile devices has enabled a myriad of tiny yet functionality-packed ICs to be inserted onto a single PCB. However, one of the issues of working in these miniscule sizes has been the difficulty of research and development professionals checking prior to mass production whether on-board components meet the stringent quality requirements that ensure they will operate reliably and repetitively throughout the life of the device.

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Panasonic’s Bluetooth dual-mode module is available from Rutronik UK

The Panasonic HCI (host controlled interface) Bluetooth RF module, the PAN1326C2, is based on Texas Instruments’ CC2564C dual-mode Bluetooth controller that combines Bluetooth Basic Rate (BR), enhanced data rate (EDR) and Low Energy (LE). The module supports up to 10 Bluetooth LE connections simultaneously using independent buffering for LE without affecting the BR or EDR performance. The module is now available at Rutronik UK.

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Renesas provides support for Bluetooth 5 security

Support including long range and mesh network and single chip system control and wireless communication are provided by Renesas Electronics with the introduction of the RX23W a 32-bit microcontroller featuring Bluetooth 5.0 for IoT endpoint devices.

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Sounder driver shrinks audio user interface, says Diodes

An enhanced version of Diodes sounder driver, the PAM8904E, is designed for small and portable devices. It delivers higher performance at a lower voltage in a smaller package, says Diodes.

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