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Tektronix Expands Integrated Instrument Portfolio with MDO4000C Mixed Domain Oscilloscope

BEAVERTON, Ore., Dec. 8, 2015 – Tektronix, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today introduced the MDO4000C Series of Mixed Domain Oscilloscopes <http://uk.tek.com/oscilloscope/mdo4000c>  that can be configured with up to six instruments in a single unit including a full spectrum analyzer. Starting with the highest-performance oscilloscope of any 6-in-1 instrument from Tektronix, engineers can upgrade their MDO4000C instruments over time to meet their most demanding challenges and add functionality as needs change or … Read More → "Tektronix Expands Integrated Instrument Portfolio with MDO4000C Mixed Domain Oscilloscope"

TI delivers first 16-cell integrated Li-ion monitor and protector for hybrids, electric vehicles and grid storage

DALLAS (December 10, 2015) – Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry’s first integrated battery monitor and protector to measure 16 battery cells at one time. The bq76PL455A-Q1 provides highly accurate cell-voltage monitoring for large batteries with up to 256 cells in a series and can enable a more intelligent battery management in electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and grid energy storage systems. For more details, visit www.ti.com/bq76pl455a-pr.

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80V Synchronous Four Quadrant DC/DC Controller with Bipolar Output Seamlessly Sources or Sinks up to 5A

MILPITAS, CA – December 10, 2015 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8714, an 80V input synchronous PWM four quadrant output DC/DC controller. This device cleanly transitions the output voltage through zero volts with up to 5A sourcing and sinking current capability, regardless of the output voltage polarity, making it ideal for regulating to positive, negative, or zero volts. The bipolar output enables the LT8714 … Read More → "80V Synchronous Four Quadrant DC/DC Controller with Bipolar Output Seamlessly Sources or Sinks up to 5A"

VadaTech and Seven Solutions Collaborate to Integrate White Rabbit and MicroTCA Technologies

Henderson, NV – December 10, 2015 – VadaTech, a leading manufacturer of embedded boards, enabling software and application-ready platforms, today announced an exclusive agreement to integrate Seven Solutions’ White Rabbit technology into its MicroTCA (µTCA) products. White Rabbit is an Ethernet extension protocol that provides sub-nanosecond accuracy synchronization, originally developed by the high energy physics community but now being adopted by companies developing military, aerospace, communications and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. This agreement will marry the best-of-breed White Rabbit technology with the best-of-breed MicroTCA products to enable customers to rapidly implement ultra-precise … Read More → "VadaTech and Seven Solutions Collaborate to Integrate White Rabbit and MicroTCA Technologies"

Semtech LoRa® Technology Used in Japan to Monitor its Most Active Volcanoes Around the Clock

CAMARILLO, Calif., December 8, 2015 – Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced that a LoRa®-based sensor network will provide 24-hour a day monitoring of Japan’s 47 most active volcanoes. The data collected by the network is used to provide volcanic forecasts ranging from alerts of recent volcanic activity, to early warnings of potential eruptions, to immediate evacuations of threatened areas.

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LSR Introduces New Wi-Fi Module and Wi-Fi Development Tool based on Broadcom Technologies to Expand Industry-Leading Suite of Solutions for Designing Wirelessly-Connected Products

CEDARBURG, Wis., Dec. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — LSR, a global leader in wireless modules and design services for the next generation of connected smart products, is introducing two new solutions that help companies design and certify wirelessly-connected products quickly and successfully. These two Broadcom-enabled solutions speed time to market, while also minimizing design risks, reducing implementation costs, and achieving certification for the widest range of international standards. The two new solutions are:

Microchip Ethernet PHY Transceiver Enables Unshielded Twisted Pair Cables While Meeting Automotive and Industrial EMC Requirements

CHANDLER, Ariz., Dec. 8, 2015 — Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the KSZ8061 single-chip 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX automotive- and industrial-grade Ethernet physical-layer transceiver, which is designed for data communication over low-cost Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables.  It is the first of a new family based on the patented and programmable Quiet-WIRE® enhanced EMC technology, providing reduced line emissions and superior receiver immunity performance.  System reliability is … Read More → "Microchip Ethernet PHY Transceiver Enables Unshielded Twisted Pair Cables While Meeting Automotive and Industrial EMC Requirements"

Xilinx Announces Publicly Available Tools and Documentation for 16nm UltraScale+ Devices

SAN JOSE, Calif.Dec. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX) today announced public access support for 16nm UltraScale+™ families, including the Vivado® Design Suite HLx Editions, embedded software development tools, Xilinx Power Estimator, and technical documentation for Zynq® UltraScale+ MPSoC and Kintex® UltraScale+ devices. Designers can now validate the UltraScale+ portfolio’s 2-5X performance/watt improvement over 28nm offerings for their specific designs. This announcement marks the industry’s first publicly available tools for 16nm devices, enabling broad market adoption. The Vivado … Read More → "Xilinx Announces Publicly Available Tools and Documentation for 16nm UltraScale+ Devices"

Renesas Electronics Announces Development of an On-Chip SRAM to Enable Real-Time Image Processing Required in the Autonomous-Driving Cars Era

Düsseldorf, December 9, 2015 – Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced its successful development of a new dual-port on-chip static random access memory (SRAM) for in-vehicle infotainment system-on-chips (SoCs) in the 16 nanometer (nm) and later generations. The new SRAM is optimized for use as video buffer memory in automotive infotainment SoCs to realize the real-time image processing capabilities necessary for future autonomous-driving vehicle technologies. When testing the new SRAM in a state-of-the-art 16 nm process, it achieved both 688-picosecond (ps) high-speed operation under the low-voltage condition of 0.7 V … Read More → "Renesas Electronics Announces Development of an On-Chip SRAM to Enable Real-Time Image Processing Required in the Autonomous-Driving Cars Era"

Latest Release of Synopsys’ CODE V Enhances Design of High-Performance Asymmetric and Freeform Optical Systems

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

  • Enhanced computations of first-order properties enable superior optimization and analysis of asymmetric and freeform optical systems
  • Extended aspheric surface formulations provide improved manufacturability
  • Macro-PLUS enhancements extend workflow customizations
  • Expanded materials library includes NHG glass catalog

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced the release of its CODE V® version 10.8 solution, the company’s industry-leading software application for the design of imaging optical systems. The CODE V … Read More → "Latest Release of Synopsys’ CODE V Enhances Design of High-Performance Asymmetric and Freeform Optical Systems"

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