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SABIC Announces Large Format Touch Sensor Capability with 2.5 and 3D Formability

January 6, 2016

Pittsfield, MA January 5, 2016 — With large format interactive displays becoming more ubiquitous – from large indoor and outdoor displays to electronic whiteboards – the need has increased for advanced materials that are highly sensitive, quick to respond to touch, and capable of achieving a variety of complex forms and shapes.

At the Consumer Electronics Show, January 6-9, 2016 in Las Vegas, SABIC will introduce a transparent, conductive polycarbonate (PC) film that represents a completely new class of display materials with outstanding transmittance and resistance, especially in large formats, with exceptional 2.5 and 3D formability. In addition to its potential performance capabilities in … Read More → "SABIC Announces Large Format Touch Sensor Capability with 2.5 and 3D Formability"

Renesas Electronics and TTTech to Collaborate on New ADAS-ECU Development Platform with High Computing Performance and State of the Art Functional Safety

January 6, 2016

Düsseldorf, January 6, 2016 – Renesas Electronics (“Renesas”), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and TTTech Computertechnik AG (“TTTech”), a global leader in robust networking and safety controls, today announced their agreement on collaborating on a development of a new automotive platform solution, aimed at providing a future proof, high-performance advanced electronic control unit (ECU) development platform for driver assistance systems (ADAS). The automotive platform solution will integrate Renesas’ automotive control microcontroller (MCU), the RH850/P1x, and high-performance R-Car system-on-chips (SoCs) … Read More → "Renesas Electronics and TTTech to Collaborate on New ADAS-ECU Development Platform with High Computing Performance and State of the Art Functional Safety"

Groundbreaking Radiation Detector developed by Irish Researchers to Protect Astronauts will be space bound by June 2016

January 6, 2016

06 January 2016, Netherlands – In the harsh environment of space, astronauts are exposed to many dangers – including the possibly harmful health effects of radiation exposure. Previous radiation detectors have only revealed how much exposure an astronaut has received after their return to Earth. However, a team of European researchers has developed an active and wearable radiation monitor that can measure radiation in real time and instantly warn astronauts of increased and dangerous radiation levels. It was announced that the radiation monitor will be placed permanently on the International Space Station ( … Read More → "Groundbreaking Radiation Detector developed by Irish Researchers to Protect Astronauts will be space bound by June 2016"

u-blox releases u-blox 8, a new GPS/GLONASS receiver platform for low-power devices

January 6, 2016

Thalwil, Switzerland – January 6, 2016 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, announces the release of the u-blox 8 GPS/GLONASS receiver platform. It complements the u-blox GNSS platform portfolio by addressing power sensitive usage, whereas the existing u-blox M8 platform continues to serve applications where navigation performance and highest accuracy are paramount.

u-blox 8 offers significant improvements, compared with its predecessor u-blox 7. The tracking sensitivity has been increased by 4 dBm, and is now -166 dBm. The enhanced odometer functionality, … Read More → "u-blox releases u-blox 8, a new GPS/GLONASS receiver platform for low-power devices"

Battery-Protection Circuit from Diodes Incorporated Features Precision Voltage Detection to Achieve Longer Cell Life

January 6, 2016

Plano, Texas – January 6th, 2016 – Providing single-chip protection for 1-cell lithium-ion (Li+) and lithium-polymer batteries, the AP9214L introduced by Diodes Incorporated is specifically designed for use in rechargeable Li+ battery packs, as found in smart phones, cameras and similar portable electronic equipment. Targeted at the manufacturers of battery protection modules, the device’s accurate monitoring capability delivers safe charging and discharging, prolonging cell lifetime and minimizing energy losses.

The AP9214L co-packages a Li+ protection circuit with a dual N-channel, common-drain MOSFET … Read More → "Battery-Protection Circuit from Diodes Incorporated Features Precision Voltage Detection to Achieve Longer Cell Life"

Patriot Announces Release of new Viper USB and Mega USB

January 6, 2016

FREMONT, CALIF., USA – January 6, 2016 – Patriot, a leading manufacturer of flash storage solutions, computer memory, SSDs, mobile accessories and gaming peripherals, today announced the release of their latest additions to company’s steadily growing line of consumer flash drives, the Viper and Mega USB.

Viper USB

The Viper USB joins the rapidly expanding lines of Patriot’s tried-and-true brands of computer memory and now gaming peripherals. With USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectivity and backwards compatibility with USB 2.0, the Viper USB will be available in three capacities … Read More → "Patriot Announces Release of new Viper USB and Mega USB"

Synopsys DesignWare IP Enables First-Pass Silicon Success for SK Hynix Universal Flash Storage Device

January 6, 2016

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

SK Hynix delivered a more energy-efficient product using ultra-low standby power and fast exit/entry latency features in the IP
Increased performance by utilizing the MIPI M-PHY high-speed, Gear 3 mode with dual data lanes
Accelerated design schedule by six months with Synopsys’ silicon-proven UFS, UniPro and M-PHY IP
Achieved interoperability by using Synopsys IP that is compliant with the latest JEDEC UFS, MIPI UniPro and MIPI M-PHY standard-specifications</ … Read More → "Synopsys DesignWare IP Enables First-Pass Silicon Success for SK Hynix Universal Flash Storage Device"

Smart-Thing Technologies from STMicroelectronics Power PIQ Multi-Sport Wearable Sensor

January 6, 2016

Geneva, January 6, 2016 – The lightweight and low-power PIQ sports wearable device for performance measurement and coaching, launched to golf and tennis communities during 2015, relies on key sense, control, and communication technologies from STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications.

By tracking hand and wrist movement in multiple axes for accurate 3D analysis, the PIQ multi-sport sensor helps improve performance and technique. The 44mm x 39mm x 5mm device, weighing just 10 grams, is worn easily in a wristband, clipped to a golf glove, or integrated into a strap.

Cadence Tensilica HiFi Audio DSP Becomes First IP Core Approved for Dolby MS12 Multistream Decoder

January 6, 2016

SAN JOSE, Calif., January 6, 2016?Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced that its audio core for system-on-chip (SoC) designs has been approved for using the Dolby® MS12 Multistream Decoder, an all-in-one audio solution for TVs with universal decoding, that supports Dolby Digital Plus?, Dolby®, Digita, HE-AAC decoding, Dolby Audio Processing (DAP) post-processing, system sound mixing and speaker tuning.

The Dolby MS12 Multistream Decoder is critical to next-generation designs because it enables viewers to receive content not only from traditional broadcast and operator sources, but also from the Internet and USB devices,. This array of source content … Read More → "Cadence Tensilica HiFi Audio DSP Becomes First IP Core Approved for Dolby MS12 Multistream Decoder"

Ideal Diode-OR & Hot Swap Controller Provides Current Monitoring Output

January 6, 2016

MILPITAS, CA – January 6, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4236, a dual ideal diode-OR and single Hot Swap controller with a load current monitoring output. High availability systems-servers, network routers, and solid-state drives-power circuit boards with multiple power supply feeds. The LTC4236 combines (diode-ORs) two power supplies while providing inrush current control, overcurrent protection, and current monitoring, all in a compact footprint. For supply … Read More → "Ideal Diode-OR & Hot Swap Controller Provides Current Monitoring Output"

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