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Energous Partner with Identiv to Enable Real-Time Asset Tracking for Logistics and Supply Chain Applications

Mobile Devices, Player, Wearable Devices / By Ross Denyer / January 16, 2024 / Energous Corporation, High End Smartphone, Identiv, Low Cost Smartphone, Mid Range Smartphone, Tablet, Wireless Charging TWS Case

Energous Corporation (Energous), a pioneer and industry leader in RF-based wireless power transfer specializing in long-range technology for diverse applications such as IoT sensors and electronic devices, has partnered with Identiv. Identiv is a global leader in digital security and IoT identification, offering solutions for RFID, NFC, and physical access. Together, they aim to introduce …

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Cirrus Logic Helps Ease PC Industry Transition to New MIPI SoundWire® Interface

Computing, Mobile Devices, Technology / By Peter Cooney / August 4, 2023 / Cirrus Logic, Desktop PC, Intel, Laptop, Microsoft, Soundwire, Tablet

Soundwire, initially launched in 2014, serves as a common interface to facilitate audio features and functions across diverse devices. It underwent an update in 2022 to extend its reach in the market by supporting more sophisticated audio components. The PC space is seen as fertile ground for audio improvement. Several vendors are seeking to rejuvenate a …

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Haptics Touchpad Ecosystem Continues to Grow

Computing, Mobile Devices, Technology / By Peter Cooney / April 26, 2023 / Aito, High End Smartphone, Laptop, LG, Low Cost Smartphone, Mid Range Smartphone, Sensel, Synaptics, Tablet, Taifang

The usage of haptic touchpads in laptops continues to surge forward, with new devices launched regularly and an increasing number of suppliers to the market. This recent press release highlights the use of Taifang’s ForcePad 2.0 solution in LG’s new gram laptops. Taifang is one of many touchpad module vendors that have been advancing the …

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Transphorm and Weltrend Semiconductor Partner to Release Integrated GaN System-in-Package

Charging, Computing, Mobile Devices, Player, Technology / By Ross Denyer / March 3, 2023 / High End Smartphone, Laptop, Low Cost Smartphone, Mid Range Smartphone, Navitas, Power Integrations, Tablet, Transphorm, USB Wall Socket, Weltrend

Transphorm has partnered with Weltrend to release a GaN based system in package (SiP), the WT7162RHUG24A. This SiP is designed for use in 45 to 100 watt USB-C PD power adapters charging smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other smart devices. This SiP is another step forward for Transphorm who so far have been focussed on discrete …

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HP Adopt Transphorm’s SuperGaN into New 65W Adapter

Charging, Computing, Mobile Devices, Technology / By Ross Denyer / February 28, 2023 / Chargerlab, High End Smartphone, HP, Laptop, Low Cost Smartphone, Mid Range Smartphone, Tablet, Transphorm, USB Wall Socket

Chargerlab have released a teardown of the HP 65W Dual USB-C GaN Power Adapter that revealing that HP have designed the SuperGaN Gen IV TP65H300G4LSG 650V GaN FET from Transphorm into the adapter. This GaN power adapter is compatible with both laptops and smartphones. Adoption by a tier one company is a good indicator of Transform’s …

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Zeus the world’s smallest 270w GaN USB-C charger

Computing, Mobile Devices, Technology, Wearable Devices / By Ross Denyer / November 25, 2022 / High End Smartphone, Laptop, Low Cost Smartphone, Mid Range Smartphone, Navitas, Smart Watch, Tablet

A new GaN based charger from asap Technologies is said to be the world’s first and smallest 270W USB charger. The Zeus features 3 USB type-C ports and one USB type-A port alongside a small screen showing the real time output power of each port. The Zeus has a maximum output of 270W and a …

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Patent published for piezo MEMS microphone by AAC Technologies 

Computing, Home, Mobile Devices, Technology, Wearable Devices / By Peter Cooney / March 9, 2022 / AAC Technologies, DTC Over The Counter Hearing Aid, High End Smartphone, Laptop, Low Cost Smartphone, Medical Hearing Aid, Mid Range Smartphone, Smart Speaker, Tablet, True Wireless Stereo Earbuds

This piezo MEMS Microphone patent was filed back in 2020 and was granted 1 March 2022. “The invention provides a piezoelectric micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) microphone includes a base with a cavity and a piezoelectric diaphragm arranged on the base.” Right now, this appears to be the only significant competitor device to Vesper MEMS products. Whether …

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