Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the EZ-USB™ FX20 programmable USB peripheral controller, the latest addition to its EZ-USB product family. This new controller is designed for USB devices used in AI, image processing, and other applications that require high data transfer rates. The EZ-USB FX20 features USB 20 Gbps and LVDS interfaces, offering a total […]
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ARM MCU-with-NFC combo targets smart actuator uses
With integrated H-Bridge and energy harvesting modules, a smart actuator can be implemented in a single-chip solution with minimum components required. Infineon Technologies AG has developed a new programmable 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0 microcontroller (MCU) with embedded near-field communication (NFC) frontend to enable cost effective development of smart actuators, such as passive locks. Using the NFC […]
2 Mb density F-RAM rad-hardened for extreme environments
Infineon Technologies LLC announced the availability of the space industry’s first radiation-hardened (rad-hard), serial interface Ferroelectric RAM (F-RAM) for extreme environments. The new devices deliver unsurpassed reliability and data retention and are more energy-efficient than non-volatile EEPROM and serial NOR Flash devices for space applications. The addition of a QML-V qualified F-RAM to Infineon’s memory […]
BLE SoC includes power amp, high-sensitivity receiver
Infineon Technologies AG is launching the AIROC CYW20829 Bluetooth LE system on chip (SoC). The AIROC CYW20829 Bluetooth LE SoC is a Bluetooth 5.3 core spec-compliant device for IoT, smart home, and industrial applications. With the right combination of low power and high performance, AIROC CYW20829 is designed to support the entire spectrum of Bluetooth Low […]
nvSRAM qualified to QML-Q and high-reliability industrial specifications
Infineon Technologies LLC announced the availability of its second-generation non-volatile Static RAMs (nvSRAM). The new generation of devices are qualified for QML-Q and high-reliability industrial specifications to support demanding non-volatile code storage and data-logging applications in harsh environments, including aerospace and industrial applications. The 256 kb STK14C88C and 1 Mb STK14CA8C nvSRAMs are qualified in […]
3D image sensor uses Time of Flight, targets consumer electronics
Reliable face authentication, improved photo functions and authentic augmented reality experiences: 3D depth sensors assume a key role in smartphones and for applications that rely on accurate 3D image data. Infineon Technologies AG has collaborated with software and 3D Time of Flight system specialist pmdtechnologies ag to develop the world’s smallest and at the same […]
Security cryptocontroller targets contactless payment apps
Infineon Technologies AG new 40nm generation of security chip solutions – the SLC3x – is based on a design concept that provides performance and scalability for a vast array of smart card applications and beyond. Smart card manufacturers and payment solution providers will benefit from a family architecture based on the de-facto industry standard Arm. […]
MCUs optimized for 77-GHz auto-radar tasks
Infineon Technologies AG will add a new member to its automotive microcontroller family AURIX to address new automotive 77 GHz radar applications such as high-end corner radar systems for advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving. New features include a new signal-processing unit, a large SRAM memory dedicated to radar and four TriCore™ processors running […]
Single-chip security IC securely stores device credentials, speeds cloud connections by 10x
Hardware-based trust anchors are key for connected applications and smart services, whether for a robotic arm in the smart factory or automated air conditioning in a private home. The new OPTIGA Trust M solution from Infineon Technologies AG helps manufacturers to enhance the security of their devices while at the same time improving overall system […]
Key factors to consider when choosing a microcontroller
When designing an embedded system with an MCU, which one should you pick? This guide provides you with a quick overview to help you narrow down your choices. A microcontroller (MCU), is the smallest and most basic computer. Running on a single chip, it has a CPU, memories (RAM and ROM), and interfaces (input/output ports) […]
