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ProTek Devices’ SRV05-4-A Offers Circuit Protection in Smartphones, Computing Interfaces and More

TEMPE, Ariz. – Sept. 14, 2015 – ProTek Devices™ today introduced a new ultra-low capacitance steering diode / transient voltage suppressor array (TVS array) targeting circuit protection in a variety of applications that include Gigabit Ethernet; smartphones and other portable electronics; and video card, USB and DVI interfaces. The SRV05-4-A is designed for electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection of > 25 kilovolts and offers protection for up to four lines. 

ProTek Devices’ SRV05-4-A meets several IEC standards including: 61000-4-2 (ESD): air 15kV, contact 8kV; 61000-4-4 (EFT): 40A, 5/50ns; and 61000-4-5 (surge): 12A, 8/20 micro seconds – level 2 (line-GND) and … Read More → "ProTek Devices’ SRV05-4-A Offers Circuit Protection in Smartphones, Computing Interfaces and More"

Altera Launches Worldwide SoC FPGA Developers Forums

San Jose, Calif., September 14, 2015 – Altera Corporation (Nasdaq: ALTR) today announced the launch of the Altera SoC Developers Forum (ASDF). These inaugural events in Silicon Valley; Frankfurt, Germany; and Shenzhen, China bring together partners, developers and engineers who are focused on using the fine-grained heterogeneous computing technology in ARM-based SoC FPGAs to address next-generation embedded computing applications. The ASDF provides an environment where system architects, hardware engineers, software developers and firmware engineers can collaborate, discuss ideas and challenges, and learn the latest technology and SoC FPGA product news from Altera and its partners.

ASDF includes … Read More → "Altera Launches Worldwide SoC FPGA Developers Forums"

Imec Continues International Leadership in Photovoltaic Research

Hamburg (Germany) – EU PVSEC 2015 –Sept. 14, 2015—At this week’s European PV Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) nano-electronics research center imec will present achievements covering the broad spectrum of imec’s comprehensive photovoltaic-related research. Imec’s scientists and researchers will present its latest results in n-PERT solar cells, perovskite solar cell technology and its emerging PV energy yield prediction modeling.
Presenting a total of 19 papers, 12 of which are oral presentations, imec will highlight its new record conversion efficiency of 22.5 percent for a six inch n-PERT solar cell, resulting from material and architectural optimizations. N-type … Read More → "Imec Continues International Leadership in Photovoltaic Research"

Peratech’s “3D multi-touch” matrix sensors deliver next-generation HMI experience in Automotive cockpits

Peratech, innovators in force touch technology, has announced that, in response to increasing customer enquiries from the automotive industry, it has expanded resources in its UK headquarters to service demand for its multi-touch and single-touch solutions in automotive electronics applications.
 
Peratech’s Opaque QTC® force touch sensors unlock a new generation of HMI possibilities for automotive designers and engineers. The slimline, infinitely customisable sensor system and complementary firmware address the failings in capacitive sensing whilst enabling next generation design themes, user experience, packaging benefits, and above … Read More → "Peratech’s “3D multi-touch” matrix sensors deliver next-generation HMI experience in Automotive cockpits"

Microsemi Aims to Solve Most Challenging Cyber Security Issues with Formation of a Security Center of Excellence

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—Sept. 9, 2015—Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the formation of a Security Center of Excellence in response to rapidly evolving cyber security threats in the connected world. Staffed with a team of security and systems analysts, as well as cryptography, hardware and software engineers, the Security Center of Excellence proactively addresses the most critical security issues across multiple vertical markets to provide additional value for its customers, while also taking a leadership role to create a safer, more secure world.

“Our … Read More → "Microsemi Aims to Solve Most Challenging Cyber Security Issues with Formation of a Security Center of Excellence"

Light-Load Algorithm Improves Efficiency of DC-DC Buck Converters from Diodes Incorporated

Plano, Texas – September 10, 2015 – Efficient operation combined with the standard pinout, space saving TSOT26 package are key features of the new 1.5A AP65101 and 2A AP65201 synchronous DC-DC buck converters introduced by Diodes Incorporated. Targeted toward consumer electronics, such as TVs, set-top boxes, computer monitors and home audio, these devices achieve maximum continuous current efficiencies up to 97% with improved efficiency at lower loads ensured by an automatic light-load algorithm.

The AP65101/201 buck converters are designed for low-voltage regulation, especially in distributed power architectures, and operate from 4.5V to 16V inputs while delivering adjustable output voltage … Read More → "Light-Load Algorithm Improves Efficiency of DC-DC Buck Converters from Diodes Incorporated"

Imagination to Address Collaborative Development of Advanced IP Subsystems at the TSMC 2015 Open Innovation Platform Ecosystem Forum

LONDON, Sept. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Imagination Technologies (IMG.L) announces that its experts will present details of advanced collaborations with TSMC at the company’s Open Innovation Platform(R) (OIP) Ecosystem Forum to be held on September 17th in Santa Clara, CA. The day-long event will bring together the semiconductor design chain community and over a thousand director-level and above TSMC customer executives. The OIP Forum will feature a three-track technical conference along with an Ecosystem Pavilion.

 Who:    Imagination, a global … Read More → "Imagination to Address Collaborative Development of Advanced IP Subsystems at the TSMC 2015 Open Innovation Platform Ecosystem Forum"

groov industrial appliance for remote control and monitoring of automation systems in stock at RS Components

OXFORD, UK, 10 September, 2015 – RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, today announced availability of the new groov Box industrial appliance, which enables maintenance engineers, facility and automation managers, as well as service companies, to easily and securely monitor and control just about any automation system or equipment from devices such as smartphones, tablets, PCs or smart TVs.

Developed by Opto 22, groov  http://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=i/opto22< … Read More → "groov industrial appliance for remote control and monitoring of automation systems in stock at RS Components"

New DesignWare ARC EM Processors Deliver Up to 3X Higher DSP Performance

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced availability of the DesignWare® ARC® EM9D and EM11D Processors, the newest additions to the power-efficient ARC EM Family of processors. The EM9D and EM11D cores implement an enhanced version of the ARCv2DSP instruction set architecture (ISA), combining RISC and DSP processing with support for an XY memory system to boost digital signal processing performance while minimizing power consumption. The cores maximize processing throughput by retrieving instructions and data from memories that are tightly coupled to the processor pipeline, reducing the number of accesses to … Read More → "New DesignWare ARC EM Processors Deliver Up to 3X Higher DSP Performance"

Mentor Graphics Announces New Version of Open ODB++ Intelligent Product Model for PCB Manufacturing

WILSONVILLE, Ore., Sept. 10, 2015 — Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced its newest version of the industry-leading ODB++ intelligent product model, a single and open data structure for transferring printed circuit board (PCB) designs into data for fabrication, assembly and test. The version 8.1 of the ODB++ product model format provides a unique virtual documentation capability which seamlessly translates all data files, drawings, and documents from PCB design through the manufacturing flow. 

This open product model format eliminates the need to create and validate disparate documentation content, supporting all electronic design automation (EDA) tool flows. Users … Read More → "Mentor Graphics Announces New Version of Open ODB++ Intelligent Product Model for PCB Manufacturing"

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