Providing a reduction in memory footprint, Imagination Technologies has announced PowerVR PVRIC4 technology which provides cost savings for memory and bandwidth-constrained devices such as DTVs, smartphones and tablets.
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Proximity sensor has range of 200mm for VR/AR headsets
Combining ahigh power vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL), a photodiode, a signal processing IC, and a 12bit ADC in a single package, Vishay Intertechnology has developed the VCNL36687S to be used in smartphones, tablets, virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR) headsets, and other battery-operated devices.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 has low power architecture for smartwatches
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform for smartwatches is based on a new low power system architecture designed to deliver a rich interactive mode, says Qualcomm, and to extend battery life.
ON Semiconductor adds SiP module to Bluetooth 5 radio family
Extending the RSL10 family of Bluetooth 5 certified radio system on chips (SoCs), ON Semiconductor has developed a ready-to-use 6.0 x 8 x 1.46mm system in package (SiP) module. The RSL10 devices support Bluetooth low energy wireless profiles and can be designed into any connected application including sports/fitness or mHealth wearables, smart locks and appliances.
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