Intelliconnect adds solderless interconnect for semi-rigid cables

Precision RF and microwave adapters available from Intelliconnect (Europe) now include a solderless interconnect for semi-rigid cables. The company has added to its range of RF and microwave precision connector and adapters. The company now offers a wide range of high specification stainless steel connectors as well as in-series and between-series adapters.

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Smart health sensor provides premium cardiovascular check

Ams has launched the AS7026, an optical sensor for continuous cardiovascular health monitoring which performs blood pressure measurement to medical-grade1 accuracy.

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Skyworks and Intel create 5G comms engines

Partnering with Intel, Skyworks Solutions has announced the creation of 5G communications engines for a broad array of end markets. Leveraging Intel’s modem, transceiver, power management and envelope tracking chip expertise and Skyworks’ connectivity portfolio, the new platforms will deliver an integrated and optimised suite of wireless system solutions available for the open market, explains Skyworks.

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Low power Bluetooth microcontrollers support mesh networking

Two low power, dual-mode Bluetooth 5.0 and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) microcontrollers introduced by Cypress include support for Bluetooth mesh networking for the IoT. The CYW20819 and CYW20820 each provide simultaneous Bluetooth 5.0 audio and BLE connections, delivering low-power wireless management that enable music and voice commands for battery-powered fitness bands, health monitoring devices, and voice remotes. Designers can also use the microcontrollers to develop low-cost, low power Bluetooth mesh network devices that can communicate with each other and with smartphones, tablets and voice-controlled home assistants via simple, ubiquitous, and hub-free Bluetooth connectivity.

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