Press Releases

Renesas introduces RA6T2 MCUs for next-generation motor control in inverter appliances

Dusseldorf, 8 December 2021 ― Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA6T2 Group MCUs featuring a rich set of peripheral functions and hardware accelerator designed specifically for motor control. The new RA6T2 Group MCUs deliver an unmatched combination of performance, features, and cost-efficiency for motor control designs in home appliances, smart home, industrial and building automation, as well as inverter co ntrol. (more…)

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December 8, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Infineon joins the Connectivity Standards Alliance board of directors

18 November, 2021 –The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), an organisation with over 400 companies working together to simplify and harmonise the Internet of Things (IoT) through technology standards, and Infineon Technologies AG, a world specialist in semiconductor solutions, announced Infineon will be joining the Alliance’s board of directors as a promoter member. Infineon will be represented on CSA’s board of directors by Skip Ashton, a longtime champion of standards in IoT having served in leadership roles with the Zigbee Alliance and Thread Group, and who currently serves as distinguished engineer for the company. (more…)

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November 19, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Sustainable AI computing for IoT

AI and Computing can, if not properly planned, be extremely heavy and wasteful of CPU resources. To put it in perspective, the computing power required for AI landmarks, such as recognising images or defeating humans at Go, increased 300,000-fold from 2012 to 2018. (more…)

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October 21, 2021

Posted by: Mattias Bergstrom

Smart TV voice assistant transactions to approach $500mn in 2023

A new study from Juniper Research has found that spend through voice assistant-enabled smart TVs will reach nearly $500 million (€432.02 million) in 2023; a sharp increase from the $126 million (€108.87 million) expected in 2021. This growth reflects how voice assistants are becoming context‑dependent sales portals, as well as information and control systems, and smart TVs will bring an important visual element to voice assistant purchases. (more…)

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October 11, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

LEDVANCE introduces complete package for road and parking lighting

LEDVANCE has extended its range of LED luminaires, advanced LED lamps, intelligent Smart Home and Smart Building solutions, introducing a complete package for road and parking lighting. (more…)

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September 21, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Amazon, Google, IKEA, Schneider Electric, Tencent Cloud and more join Silicon Labs’ ‘Works With 2021’

Silicon Labs, a provider of secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, announced that Amazon, Google, IKEA, Schneider Electric, Konke, Lifesmart, Tencent Cloud and Tuya will be delivering keynotes at Works With 2021, the defining Internet of Things (IoT) conference livestreaming for free to thousands of engineers, developers and technologists worldwide on September 14-15. (more…)

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September 3, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Smart surfaces create smarter HMIs, finds Strategy Analytics

Strategy Analytics Smart surfaces and materials are the building blocks to smart buildings, smart transportation and smart cities. By integrating technology directly into the fabric of everyday objects such as walls, clothing and vehicles, the environment in which consumers operate will become inherently intelligent. While applications of smart technology can be far reaching, most focus is currently found within transportation, construction and healthcare industries.

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August 20, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

STL launches NetXs, new-age structured cabling solutions

STL, an integrator of digital networks, launched NetXs, a new-age suite of structured cabling solutions. With NetXs, STL continues to deliver superior performance in data transmission for advanced networks across the globe. (more…)

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July 29, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Global smart home market roaring back in 2021 says, Strategy Analytics

Global consumer spending on smart home solutions is set to grow to $123 billion (€104.04 billion) in 2021 after declining in 2020 due to the economic impact of COVID-19 according to new research published in Strategy Analytics2021 Global Smart Home Forecast”. (more…)

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July 7, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

700V buck regulators offer new feature set for smart homes, power meters and industrial controls

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, unveiled a family of new 700V buck regulators that offers designers numerous advantages over competitive solutions.

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June 25, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello