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MICROCHIP SOLVES TOUGH ANALOGUE DESIGN CHALLENGES WITH LATEST MICROCONTROLLERS
and multi- voltage operation with inter- peripheral connections for increased system integration and reduced signal acquisition times, and offer the convenience and efficiency of operating in a single design environment. Microchip is
bringing easy- to-use analogue
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ensor-based Internet of Things (IoT) applications rely on a combination of analogue
functionality and digital control capability to meet a challenging list of requirements including low cost, small size, performance and low power. Addressing this challenge through a focus on increased microcontroller (MCU) integration, Microchip Technology Inc. has announced the PIC18-Q41 and AVR DB MCU families that are the first to combine advanced analogue peripherals
capability to cost-effective PIC and AVR MCUs so designers can meet the requirements of large- scale IoT systems,” said Greg Robinson, associate vice president of marketing for Microchip’s 8-bit microcontroller business unit. “With a unified, seamless development tool experience, designers can use these MCUs as a single-chip controller, or as an intelligent analogue signal conditioning component in a larger system.” To address the need for signal conditioning in
space-constrained sensing and measuring applications such as IoT end nodes and industrial, medical devices, wearables, automotive and lighting systems, the PIC18-Q41 MCU has a configurable Operational Amplifier (Op Amp) and Analogue-to-Digital Converter (ADC) with computation and Digital-to-Analogue Converters (DACs). It is particularly well-suited for IoT and large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) at-the-edge, including predictive maintenance edge nodes in a smart factory. Offered in compact 14- and 20-pin packages, the PIC18-Q41 MCU also makes a good companion to Microchip’s 32-bit MCUs and other controllers that require analogue integration. Mixed-signal IoT systems often include multiple
power domains, and the AVR DB MCU simplifies the challenges of these designs while reducing cost by integrating true bi-directional level shifters. This feature lowers cost in a wide range of applications including automotive, appliances, HVAC and liquid measurement. The addition of three independent and highly configurable Op Amps, a 12-bit differential ADC, 10-bit DAC, three zero cross detectors and Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) makes the AVR DB MCU ideal for virtually any application involving analogue signal conditioning and processing functions.
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KYOCERA UNVEILS CONCEPT CAR MOEYE A FUTURISTIC SENSORY TAKE ON AUTONOMOUS DRIVING
technology). The high-performance liquid crystal display projects images clearly. In addition, the original character "Mobisuke" realistically emerges from the space above the dashboard to explain navigation directions, etc. to passengers. Through optical camouflage technology, the passenger sees a virtual 3D
image of the road ahead projected onto the dashboard, rendering it functionally transparent via optical camouflage technology. Kyocera's CERAPHIC LED overhead and door lights provide ambient
illumination using the company’s original CERAPHIC LED lighting, which allows better use of the colour spectrum with greater subtlty than conventional LED technology. The CERAPHIC technology closely matchs the spectrum of natural sunlight and freely adjusts light in the morning and evening for a more natural feel. To expand the visual environment the company’s Kyoto Opal is used in
Kyocera has developed the Concept Car II “Moeye,” integrating the human senses. In an attempt to stay ahead of the automotive curve, the company claims it is anticipating continued advances in autonomous driving and Mobility as a Service (MaaS). As a result Kyocera is focusing on the importance of the car’s interior space by developing a futuristic cockpit that offers fresh innovations in a completely original vehicle design. Through a collaboration with Prof. Masahiko Inami from University of
Tokyo’s Research Centre for Advanced Science and Technology, Kyocera applied optical camouflage technology to widen the passenger’s field of vision by making part of the cockpit functionally transparent. In addition, the Moeye concept is equipped with Kyocera’s latest
technologies for enhanced safety and comfort. Technology Highlights inlude an aerial display (Kyocera's original
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the interior door panels and a lab-grown gemstone is used in the centre console. The instrument panel and center console are equipped with Kyocera’s HAPTIVITY tactile feedback technology. When you touch the panel, your fingertip pressure generates a tiny vibration simulating the tactile feeling of a physical button. HAPTIVITY revolutionises the human- machine interface by allowing passengers to operate touch-panel instruments in a natural and intuitive manner that conventional touch- panel displays cannot emulate. The car features a vibration speaker using piezo elements, which
radiates sound throughout the cabin, creating a comfortable listening environment. The headrest is also equipped with a vibration speaker providing clear sound directly to the passenger. Five types of fragrances are sprayed into the cabin, creating a comfortable space where you can enjoy choosing the fragrance according to your mood.
www.kyocera.co.uk
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