Release 2.0 of Augumenta's AIP SDK is the first developer toolkit to allow integration of both gesture control and smart surfaces, providing the basis for a greatly enhanced and more productive user interface for augmented reality work spaces. The SDK, which supports application development on all camera-equipped smartglasses, now provides several types of virtual surfaces. Smart controls include buttons, switches and sliders that can be used in applications that control either virtual or real-world devices, such as machines on a shop floor. Virtual keyboards in numeric pad, qwerty and special alphanumeric configurations allow ‘in the air’ entry of data and commands. With the new release, developers can now combine application navigation and control using eight dynamic gestures, as well as gesture combinations, with powerful virtual controls and data entry features. The SDK provides a free hand drawing tool, and both gesture control and smart surface functionality using single camera, 2D machine vision. Development is supported on any smartglass platform running Android, Linux and POSIX operating systems. Augumenta also provides APIs for C/C++, Java and Unity3D, as well as sample code for implementation on the Metaio, Unity and Vuforia platforms.

Conexant's CX8200 ultra-low power, high-performance HD Audio CODEC intelligently drives speakers to optimize sound pressure level while protecting the speaker and eliminating background noise. Part of the AudioSmart 2.0 product family, the device features a fully integrated Class-D smart amplifier and interfaces directly with Conexant’s software, boasting flawless speech recognition and audio output up to several times louder than existing PC/tablet speakers. Allowing for crystal clear playback, the CODEC helps users hear what others are saying, listen to multimedia content at higher volume, and make use of Automatic Speech Recognition for dictation and virtual assistant applications (such as Cortana).

A single-chip solution optimized for use on any platform with an integrated speaker, the CODEC uses a proprietary “SoftAware” link to interconnect amplifier hardware sensors with software algorithms. The dataflow between hardware sensors and software enables dynamic updates to the algorithms performing speaker control and Acoustic Echo Cancellation functions. The CX8200 features a ProCoustic capless stereo headphone output that includes offset calibration to eliminate pops and clicks. Integrated headset support includes CTIA/OMTP auto-detect and switch functionality. Up to four digital microphones can be connected with integrated boost and dc offset removal, and smart microphone interfaces are supported for Wake-on-Voice applications.

The latest addition to congatec's Qseven family, the conga-QA4 features the new Intel Pentium and Celeron processors based on 14 nm technology. The module comes in three different processor versions for high scalability. These range from the entry-level dual-core Intel Celeron N3050 with 1.6/2.08 GHz to the quad-core Intel Pentium N3700 with 1.6/2.4 GHz, each with a power consumption of 4 W for standard applications. The Qseven module is equipped with up to 8 GB dual channel DDR3L memory and up to 64 GB eMMC 5.0 for mass storage. Enhanced integrated Intel Gen8 graphics, with up to 16 Eus, supports DirectX 11.1, OpenGL 4.2 and OpenCL 1.2. High-performance, hardware-accelerated video decoding of H.265/HEVC requires a 50% lower data rate compared to H.264/AVC, making it possible to stream 4 K videos in real time. Up to 4 K resolution is supported by either DisplayPort or HDMI interfaces and a default 24 bit LVDS interface has been added.

The module is equipped for digital signage and medical applications, as well as technical diagnostics based on optical information, retail monitoring, occupancy or collision detection, authentication and access control, face recognition, optical measuring and counting, and intelligent lighting. A total of six USB 2.0 ports are provided, one of which is executed as USB 3.0 SuperSpeed.

A family of SBC modules from Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions', VPX3-1259, VPX6-1959 and VME-1909, based on the recently introduced 5th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, are esigned for use in aerospace and defense applications. The VPX3-1259 is a 3U OpenVPX module designed for the highest performance in the smallest package and features a high speed PCIe Gen3 interface to the backplane. The VPX6-1959 is a 6U OpenVPX delivering 10G/40G Ethernet or InfiniBand Data Plane interfaces in addition to its PCIe Gen3 Expansion Plane interface. Up to 128 GB of SATA NAND flash memory make the VPX6-1959 suitable for handling applications with demanding storage, data logging and sensor processing requirements.The VME-1909 is a 6U VME module that includes full support for legacy VME bus systems. The COTS modules enable designers of rugged embedded systems to take full advantage of the enhanced capabilities of the 5th Gen Intel Core i7 processor architecture.

Designed for use in demanding defense and aerospace rugged deployed systems, the SBCs are pinpointed for use in mission computers, radar processing and imaging systems, and a range of C4ISR applications. Offered in a range of ruggedized configurations, including air-cooled, conduction-cooled and air flow-through versions, the 3U/6U OpenVPX and 6U VME are scheduled for availability in Q4 2015.

A EZ-PD CCG1-based Type-C to DisplayPort Cable solution from Cypress Semiconductor enables connectivity between a USB Type-C receptacle and a DP or mDP receptacle, allowing emerging Type-C notebooks and monitors to be interoperable with older products. The Type-C to DP solution includes USB Billboard Device Class, which allows the adapter to communicate status to a host that does not support DP, and uses Cypress’s EZ-PD CCG1 Type-C Port Controller to support DP as one of its alternate modes and the CY7C65210 full-speed USB 2.0 controller to support the USB Billboard Device Class. The solution is interoperable with the Apple MacBook, the Google Chromebook Pixel and multiple other systems. The USB Type-C standard enables slim industrial designs, easy-to-use connectors and cables, the ability to transmit multiple protocols, and 100 W power delivery. The 2.4 mm-high connector plug is significantly smaller than current 4.5 mm USB Type-A standard connectors, and also allows for transport of USB signals and PCIe or DP signals on the same connector. A CCG1 product video at the company's website demonstrates the transmission of DisplayPort signals over a Type-C connection.

Exar's new line of 40 V switching regulators, the XR76203, XR76205 and XR76208 are synchronous step-down regulators supporting point-of-load supplies of 3 A, 5 A and 8 A, respectively. Adding to the PowerBlox family of dc/dc converter products, the latest devices are suited for delivering power to a range of industrial and networking equipment typically powered by well regulated 24 Vdc, classical telecom 18 V to 36 V or 24 Vac supplies. The regulators are designed for a 5 V to 40 V input voltage range while boasting excellent transient response and output accuracy over the entire voltage range using a proprietary emulated current mode COT control loop. The control loop provides 0.07% load and 0.15% line regulation and maintains constant operating frequency. A selectable power saving mode allows the user to operate in discontinuous mode at light current loads. A host of protection features, including over-current, over-temperature, short-circuit and UVLO, helps achieve safe operation under abnormal operating conditions.

Available in RoHS compliant, green/halogen free, 30-pin 5 x 5 mm QFN packages, the XR76203, XR76205 and XR76208 are priced at $1.85, $2.30 and $2.90 each/1,000, respectively.

Freescale's new highly integrated valve controller SoCs, the SB0410 and SB0800 offer high precision current measurement, SPI connectivity and sophisticated functional safety management features for hydraulic and pneumatic systems control. The SoCs are single-chip analog controllers engineered to simultaneously manage up to eight valves, regulating current in real-time and running the motor. The devices are suitable for loads with high inrush current and allow driving to high frequency (up to 5 kHz). Target applications include hydraulic and pneumatic systems, oxygen concentrators, medical equipment, 3D printers, drink dispensers, farming and factory equipment as well as water control for irrigation. When connected to a network, the integrated SoCs enable predictive maintenance and diagnostics designed specifically for harsh environments, allowing operators in industrial, medical and agricultural applications to know when maintenance is needed and where. The diagnostic capability also allows the controllers to detect bad connections, high temperatures or other safety concerns, and then shut down automatically. The devices incorporate both motor pump and valve control functionalities, and include self-recovery features.

The SB0410 and the SB0800 are available now for suggested resale prices of $4.65 and $6.90 each/10,000, respectively. Demonstrating the key features of the SoCs through a USB connection, the KITVALVECNTLEVM evaluation board minimizes software development cycles and is also available now for $265.00.

Murata's new SCC2000 series of combined accelerometer and gyroscope sensors is aimed at use in tough environment automotive and industrial applications. Boasting best-in-class temperature dependency, shock sensitivity and bias stability characteristics, the combined sensors consist of a low-g 3-axis accelerometer with two angular rate sensor options of either X or Z-axis detection, combined with a -32 bit digital SPI interface. A software selectable 10 or 60 Hz low pass filter is configurable via SPI. Gyro range is +/- 125° per second with 50 LSB per degree per second sensitivity. Typical accelerometer offset temperature drift is +/- 6 mg for the 2 g sensor and +/-12 mg for the 6 g version. Gyroscope offset temperature drift is typically in the range +/-0.5°/s for the 125°/s X & Z -axis product versions. The gyroscope has a typical offset short-term bias stability of 1°/h for the 125°/s X-axis device and 2°/h for the 125°/s Z-axis product. A combined sensor with a gyro with a range of up to 300°/s is also available upon request.

Samples of the SCC2000 combined sensor series are available now with in a 24-pin pre-molded plastic RoHS compliant SOIC housing measuring 15.00 x 8.50 x 4.35 mm.

Four new products from Super Micro Computer expand the range of server, storage and networking solutions for enterprise, data Center and cloud computing. The MBI-6118D-T2H and MBI-6118D-T4H MicroBlade servers support the new Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v4 product family with Intel Iris Pro graphics P6300. The systems are optimized for running graphics rich applications from any remote device as well as applications in virtual hosted desktops, cloud gaming, workstation in the cloud, video search indexing, and automated ad insertion.

The SYS-2048U-RTR4 SuperServer quad processor supports the latest Intel Xeon processor E5-4600 v3 product family, which supports up to 3 TB memory in 48x DDR4 DIMMs, 24x 2.5" hot-swap SAS3 12 Gb/s HDD/SSD bays (4x hybrid ports with NVMe option), 8x SATA3 + 2x SATA3 DOM, up to 11x PCI-E 3.0 expansion slots and redundant (1+1) 1000 W (2000 W option) Titanium Level, 96% efficiency, and digital power supplies.

The CSE-946ED-R2KJBOD 90x 3.5" HDD top-load hot-swap JBOD provides 720 TB in 4U with SAS3 12 Gb/s performance via redundant hot-swappable expander modules, offering a high density, high availability storage solution in a tool-less time saving modular design for service and maintenance.