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Honeywell Introduces Quadrature Speed and Direction Sensor with Enhanced Reliability

MINNEAPOLIS, August 26, 2015 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today introduced its MagSpeed Quadrature output speed and direction sensor that combines high-performance accuracy with industry-leading reliability. The new sensor is designed and tested to perform within potentially harsh conditions that could cause malfunctions and system downtime from moisture, extreme temperatures and electrical noise.

“Machine downtime is costly for all manufacturers, and sensor failures can be especially difficult to identify and troubleshoot,” said Ted Tomita, product marketing manager, Honeywell Sensing & Productivity Solutions. “The Magspeed Quadrature Sensor is a solution that can reliably perform in nearly any condition, backed by Honeywell’s … Read More → "Honeywell Introduces Quadrature Speed and Direction Sensor with Enhanced Reliability"

Synopsys Announces Results of Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.Aug. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced that students from the University of Rochester and University of Arizona received awards for their entries in the 2015 Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition. The annual competition is open to students in North America working toward a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree who utilize Synopsys’ CODE V® or LightTools® software to perform optical design and engineering research. The awards are granted to students who have … Read More → "Synopsys Announces Results of Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition"

New Power MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics Approach “Perfect” Switching Performance

Geneva, August 26, 2015 – STMicroelectronics has extended its popular MDmesh™ M2 series of N-channel power MOSFETs with the introduction of  a new family of devices that offer the industry’s highest power efficiencies in power supplies for servers, laptops, telecom, and consumer applications, especially under light-load conditions.  With these new devices, designers can create switching power conversion solutions that are lighter and more compact, while more easily meeting increasingly stringent energy-efficiency targets.

The new 600V MDmesh M2 EP devices combine ST’s proven strip layout with a new improved vertical structure and an optimized diffusion process to … Read More → "New Power MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics Approach “Perfect” Switching Performance"

ANADIGICS WiFi Infrastructure Solution Enables Ubiquiti Networks’ Link Distance Milestone

WARREN, N.J., Aug. 26, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq:ANAD) (“ANADIGICS” or the “Company”), a world leader in radio frequency (RF) solutions, today announced that the Company is shipping production volumes of its AWL5910 power amplifier to Ubiquiti Networks in support of its airFiber(R) 5X Carrier Backhaul Radio. These point-to-point devices leveraged ANADIGICS’ power amplifiers to set a wireless connectivity milestone by linking Los Angeles and Las Vegas, a distance of 140 miles. The real-world applications of this radio address the challenges … Read More → "ANADIGICS WiFi Infrastructure Solution Enables Ubiquiti Networks’ Link Distance Milestone"

Keysight Technologies’ Webcast Series Helps Customers Overcome PCI Express® (PCIe) Design Validation, Test Challenges

Keysight is now offering a pre-recorded webcast series discussing techniques to help engineers overcome PCIe design validation and test challenges.

The webcast series will include the following topics:

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor to Present at the 2015 Drexel Hamilton TMT Conference

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (Nasdaq:AOSL) today announced that Mr. Yifan Liang, chief financial officer will be presenting at the 2015 Drexel Hamilton TMT Conference on Thursday, September 10th at 11:20 am (ET).

The conference will be held at the W New York Hotel in New York City. The company will also meet one-on-one with institutional investors during the day. A live and archived webcast of the presentation may be accessed at the Company’s website: Read More → "Alpha and Omega Semiconductor to Present at the 2015 Drexel Hamilton TMT Conference"

At-speed in-system programming of flash memory enhanced with ScanWorks FPGA-Controlled Test and IJTAG

Richardson, TX (August 25, 2015) – Programming memory in-system, or after the devices have been soldered to a circuit board, is the most efficient method, but the challenge for design and manufacturing engineers has always been the slow speeds of the process. Now, enhancements to ASSET® InterTech’s ScanWorks® platform for embedded instruments can speed up in-system programming by a factor of 1,000, reducing programming times from 10 or more minutes to one or two seconds. ASSET (www.asset-intertech.com) is a leading supplier of software and hardware debug, validation and test tools.

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Microchip Expands Industrial Ethernet Switch Portfolio With Enhanced Devices Featuring IEEE 1588-2008 Precision Time Protocol and Low-Power Options

CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 25 [NASDAQ: MCHP] — Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the addition of the LAN9353LAN9354 and LAN9355 Three-Port, 10/100 Industrial Ethernet Switches to its reliable, high-quality, and high-performance portfolio of Ethernet solutions, which includes Ethernet switches, controllers, bridges and PHYs.

Featuring the IEEE 1588-2008 Precision Time-stamp Protocol (PTP) standard for clock … Read More → "Microchip Expands Industrial Ethernet Switch Portfolio With Enhanced Devices Featuring IEEE 1588-2008 Precision Time Protocol and Low-Power Options"

Coilcraft Announces New 120 Watt Planar Transformers for Active Clamp Forward Topology

Cary, IL, USA – Coilcraft has introduced its new PoE120PL Series of high-efficiency planar transformers which are optimized for active clamp forward converters, including use in Power over Ethernet PSE and pre-standard PD devices. The PoE120PL Series is suitable for 60-120 Watt applications such as thin clients, monitors, industrial Ethernet, IPTV, building management, nurse call systems, point-of-sale terminals and information kiosks. They are ideal for 90 Watt PoE++ Powered Devices ( … Read More → "Coilcraft Announces New 120 Watt Planar Transformers for Active Clamp Forward Topology"

Keysight Technologies Demonstrates Latest Design, Test, Characterization Solutions at European Microwave Week

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2015 – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced it will demonstrate a wide range of design, test and characterization solutions at European Microwave Week 2015, Palais des Congrès, Booth E 110, Paris, Sept. 8–10.

Keysight, a twelve-year platinum sponsor of the event, will have technical experts on hand to discuss and demonstrate the latest high-performance hardware and software solutions. These are the tools that today’s engineers need to gain insight into designing, testing and characterizing components for radar systems, antennas and next-generation wireless devices.</ … Read More → "Keysight Technologies Demonstrates Latest Design, Test, Characterization Solutions at European Microwave Week"

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