Atwo-pin power and communications connection between earbuds and cradle has been developed by ams. The company introduces POW:COM, an interface technology which enables power and communication between a true wireless earbud and a charging cradle over a two-wire connection. A true wireless earbud previously required as many as six pins to provide both power transfer and communication between the charging cradle and the earbud, compromising the mechanical design of a small form factor that fits comfortably in the user’s ear.
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Rapid IoT prototyping kit accelerates edge node development
Developers can take internet of things (IoT) projects from initial idea to proof of concept quickly, with the NXP Rapid IoT prototyping kit, now available from Mouser Electronics.
CML Microcircuits helps fast track digital radio development
CML Microcircuits is supporting the global market digital mobile radio with a development kit to help designers develop dual-mode (digital/analogue) radios for wearable and personal radio formats operating at up to 2.0 and 5.0W, for short- and medium-range transmissions respectively.
Miniature logic package can be used without a step-down mask
Offering reduced assembly costs and increased reliability, Nexperia has developed a four-pin X2SON4 package. It is claimed to be the smallest logic package that can be used without requiring an expensive and fragile step-down mask. As a result, PCB assembly is quicker, easier, more reliable and more cost-effective, says Nexperia.
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