BAW-based chips for comms infrastructure
30 April 2019
Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
Texas Instruments débuted new bulk acoustic wave (BAW)-based embedded processing and analog chips for the next generation of connectivity and communications infrastructure.
Communications and industrial automation systems with discrete clocking and quartz-crystal devices can be costly, time-consuming and complicated to develop and are often susceptible to environmental stress. The first two devices developed with TI BAW technology – the SimpleLink CC2652RB wireless microcontroller (MCU) and the LMK05318 network synchroniser clock – integrate reference clocking resonators to provide the highest frequency in a small form factor.
This higher level of integration improves performance and increases resistance to mechanical stresses, such as vibration and shock. As a result of stable data transmission enabled by this BAW technology, data synchronisation of wired and wireless signals is more precise and allows for continuous transmission, which means data can be processed more efficiently.
The CC2652RB integrates a BAW resonator within the quad flat no-lead (QFN) package, eliminating the need for an external high-speed 48 MHz crystal. It supports Zigbee, Thread, Bluetooth low energy and proprietary 2,4 GHz connectivity solutions on a single chip, and works across the full -40°C to 85°C temperature range.
The LMK05318 single-channel network synchroniser clock for 400 Gbps links helps systems transmit more data faster while also providing higher margin for system jitter budgets. By delivering very low bit errors for 56 Gbps and emerging 112 Gbps pulse-amplitude modulation-4 links, it enables overall better network performance.
For more information contact Shane Padayachee, Avnet South Africa, +27 11 319 8600, [email protected], www.avnet.co.za
Further reading:
Smart IMU for high/low-g acceleration
Altron Arrow
Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
The ISM6HG256X is a 6-axis intelligent inertial measurement unit that enables smart motion sensing, edge computing, and real-time awareness.
Read more...
Compact Schottky diodes increase efficiency
RS South Africa
Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
Gen 3 SiC Schottky diodes from Vishay in the compact SlimSMA HV package increase efficiency while enhancing electrical insulation.
Read more...
Silanna launches Plural ADC EVKs
Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
Silanna Semiconductor has released its first evaluation kits for the Plural data converter family to offer the fastest, most cost-effective way to evaluate and deploy high-performance ADCs.
Read more...
High speed, low noise 2 A driver
iCorp Technologies
Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
The SGM8423-2A from SGMICRO is a high efficiency, class AB, low distortion power line driver optimised to accept a signal from a Power Line Carrier modem.
Read more...
Online sensor technology hub
Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
Mouser’s sensor content hub offers an extensive collection of articles, blogs, eBooks, and product information from its technical experts and leading manufacturing partners.
Read more...
Ultra-low power MEMS accelerometer
Altron Arrow
Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
Analog Devices’ ADXL366 is an ultra-low power, 3-axis MEMS accelerometer that consumes only 0,96 µA at a 100 Hz output data rate and 191 nA when in motion-triggered wake-up mode.
Read more...
BT Audio 4 Click board
Dizzy Enterprises
Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
The BT Audio 4 Click board from MIKROE provides high-quality wireless audio streaming and data comms over Bluetooth.
Read more...
Precision MEMS IMU modules
Altron Arrow
Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
The ADIS16575/ADIS16576/ADIS16577 from Analog Devices are precision, MEMS IMUs that includes a triaxial gyroscope and a triaxial accelerometer.
Read more...
MEMS with embedded AI processing
Altron Arrow
Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
STMicroelectronics has announced an inertial measurement unit that combines sensors tuned for activity tracking and high-g impact measurement into a single, space-saving package.
Read more...
High-performance IMU
RS South Africa
Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
TDK Corporation has announced availability of the new InvenSense SmartMotion ICM-536xx family of high-performance 6-axis IMUs.
Read more...
printer friendly version