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FCI’s new USB 3.1 Type C
Connectors boast a small form factor
design that is reversible for quick
and easy connection whichever way
it is inserted. The USB 3.1 Type C
Connector is a new standard plug
and receptacle which provides a
multi-function single cable solution
for USB, power, audio and video
and is specifically designed by FCI
to suit a wide range of emerging
and future product applications.
The FCI USB 3.1 Type C connector
provides outstanding performance
that minimizes user waiting time
– it supports SuperSpeed 10Gb/s
speeds in each direction and
power delivery up to 100W. It is
extremely robust for applications
such as laptop computers, tablets,
and portable game stations. Its
small form factor also suits very thin
platforms like mobile phones and
emerging devices such as smart
watches and wearables. In addition
to these consumer applications,
FCI’s USB 3.1 Type C connector is
also targeted at the industrial and
instrumentation markets.
Manufactured
with
a
high-
temperature thermoplastic housing,
stainless steel shell and with copper
alloy terminals, the devices have
low-level contact resistance and
deliver up to 5A maximum current,
with configurable voltage of up
to 20V. Operating temperature
is -55degC to +105degC. RoHS
compliant, lead-free and halogen-
free, the new USB 3.1 Type C
meets environmental, health and
safety requirements. Plugs and
receptacles are available with
vertical or right angle orientation
and are supplied packaged on tape
and reel for automated assembly.
LATTICE
SEMICONDUCTOR
LAUNCHES ICE40 ULTRA™
PLATFORM FOR WEARABLE
DEVICE DEVELOPMENT
Feature Rich, Low-Power Platform
in Compact Wrist Watch Form
Factor Supports Multiple Wearable
Applications
iCE40 Ultra FPGA featured in
platform is 60 percent smaller than
alternative microcontrollers
Broad range of hardware features
make platform a fit for almost any
consumer wearable device
Platform comes with user guide
and demos to help expedite device
design
PORTLAND, OR – December 1,
2015 – Lattice Semiconductor
Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC), the
leading provider of customizable
smart connectivity solutions, today
announced a development platform
for use in designing low-power
wearable devices for consumers.
Based on the iCE40 Ultra™ FPGA,
the platform features a large number
of sensors and peripherals, making
it a compelling platform for the
design of a wide array of wearable
devices.
The iCE40 Ultra FPGA uses a
package that is 60 percent smaller
than alternative microcontrollers.
The iCE40 Ultra FPGA also
supports a low power standby mode
for always-on functionality, making
it an ideal choice for consumer
wearables that need to operate for
days between charges.
Hardware features and sensors
supported by the iCE40 Ultra
Wearable Development Platform
include a 1.54-inch display, MEMS
microphone, high-brightness LED,
IR LED, BLE module and 32MB
of flash memory. The platform
also supports sensors capable of