Based on Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52840 SoC, the MS88SF2 multi-protocol module can be operated with Bluetooth 5.0, ZigBee 3.0, Thread and ANT wireless protocols, as well as with proprietary 2.4GHz stacks. The module is the latest module from Minew and is available at Rutronik UK.
ICs & Semiconductors
NIR sensor saves power for mobile 3D optical sensing systems
3D optical sensing applications such as face recognition, payment authentication can operate at much lower power than alternative implementations, using the CGSS130, CMOS global shutter sensor (CGSS) near infra red (NIR) image sensor by ams.
Maxim makes a big noise in shrinking wireless ear buds
Form factor and cost of wireless ear buds can be reduced dramatically with the MAX20340 bi-directional DC powerline communications (PLC) device from Maxim Integrated Products. It can reduce the size of a power and communication interface to the charging dock by up to 80 per cent, says the company.
Bluetooth LE Audio codec is first for power-sensitive audio says Synopsys
Optimised for Synopsys’ ARC processor IP, a low complexity communication codec (LC3) has been developed by Synopsys with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS).
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