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Avalue introduces new BSW series Embedded Boards – EBM-BSW, EQM-BSW and ESM-BSW, based on Intel® Pentium®/Celeron® processor N3000 family

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, July 1st, 2015 – Avalue Technology Inc. (TAIEX: 3479-TW), a global embedded solution provider and an associate member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, is introducing the 5.25-inch Read More → "Avalue introduces new BSW series Embedded Boards – EBM-BSW, EQM-BSW and ESM-BSW, based on Intel® Pentium®/Celeron® processor N3000 family"

Super-Fast Switching Diodes from Diodes Incorporated Deliver Ultra-Low Leakage

Plano, Texas – July 1st, 2015 – Aimed at designers who require ultra-low leakage and super-fast switching speeds, the DLLFSD01x switching diodes introduced by Diodes Incorporated target LCD displays, portable electronics and numerous computer and consumer products. These devices are particularly applicable to systems that require high power efficiency and low switching loss.

The DLLFSD01x series of switching diodes features a typical 5nA ultra-low leakage current that significantly reduces system power consumption and increases energy efficiency. The devices feature a super-fast switching speed … Read More → "Super-Fast Switching Diodes from Diodes Incorporated Deliver Ultra-Low Leakage"

Wind River Simics Advances Agile Practices for IoT Development

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
     •  New features include increased simulation performance and expanded capabilities for enhanced access, collaboration, automation, and ease of use.
     •  Simics makes it possible and practical to design, develop, and thoroughly test large and complex IoT systems.
     •  Simics facilitates Agile practices to help customers unlock transformative development processes.

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Jun. 30, 2015 – Wind River®, a world leader in delivering software for the Internet of Things (IoT), has introduced the latest version of Wind River … Read More → "Wind River Simics Advances Agile Practices for IoT Development"

Zuken Offers Improved Productivity and Enhanced Collaboration with Latest E³.series Release

30 June 2015 – Munich, Germany and Westford, MA, USA – Zuken announces improved overall productivity for electrical design, plus sector-specific enhancements for automotive and manufacturing. The latest version of E³.series – Zuken’s industry-leading electrical and fluid CAD software – contains enhanced automotive design collaboration with Read More → "Zuken Offers Improved Productivity and Enhanced Collaboration with Latest E³.series Release"

XP Power leads the industry with 95% efficient 225 Watt AC-DC supply in a 2” x 4” package

XP Power today announced the EPL225 series of high efficiency open frame AC-DC power supplies approved for industrial, IT and medical applications. The series comprises seven single-output models that offer a range of standard output voltages from +12 VDC to +48 VDC.  A secondary 12 VDC / 0.5 A fan output is provided across the range. Packaged in an extremely compact low profile 2 x 4 inch industry standard ‘1U’ footprint (2 x 4 x 1.26”) the series has a convection cooled output power rating of 150 Watts which is believed to be “best in the industry” for a power supply of this footprint. Output power of up to 225 … Read More → "XP Power leads the industry with 95% efficient 225 Watt AC-DC supply in a 2” x 4” package"

Sensory Releases Embedded Speaker Verification SDK – Enables Devices to Switch User Profiles Based on Who’s Talking

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Sensory Inc., a Silicon Valley based company focused on machine learning techniques to improve the user experience and security of consumer electronics through state-of-the-art embedded voice and vision technologies, today announced the release of an a la carte SDK for the company’s exciting new embedded speaker verification component of its TrulySecure technology platform. By embedding Sensory’s new speaker verification component into a device, OEMs will be able to deliver new experiences in which a user’s voice can be used to switch … Read More → "Sensory Releases Embedded Speaker Verification SDK – Enables Devices to Switch User Profiles Based on Who’s Talking"

TE Connectivity’s Micro Circular Connectors Now Available Globally

HARRISBURG, Pa. – June 30, 2015 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, announces its metal-shell micro circular connectors are now available globally. The new connector family is a complete line of small circular connectors ideal for rugged military and commercial applications. The metal-shell micro circular connectors are versatile, tested for harsh environments and offer multiple coupling styles, contacts and mounting options. New additions to the original product line include inline receptacles, a new band strap for termination of braided metallic shielding, and a new 30-position, size M22 shell.</ … Read More → "TE Connectivity’s Micro Circular Connectors Now Available Globally"

TI introduces the first brushed DC gate driver with adjustable current drive capability for scalable designs

DALLAS (June 30, 2015) – Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced an integrated gate driver that offers adjustable gate drive settings with the flexibility to drive a wide range of external field-effect transistors (FETs), supporting multiple motors, speeds or varying loads. The DRV8701 enables designers to scale their platforms using a single gate driver across various brushed DC motor models in equipment such as white goods, household appliances, robotics, home automation, power tools, and industrial pumps and valves.

With its adjustable gate drive, advanced protection features and other integrated … Read More → "TI introduces the first brushed DC gate driver with adjustable current drive capability for scalable designs"

Renesas Electronics Delivers Industry-Leading Power Efficiency and Digital Filtering Capabilities for Industrial Sensor and Healthcare Design with RX231 Microcontrollers

Düsseldorf, June 30, 2015 – Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the development of the RX231 Group of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), which offers industrial and healthcare designers an optimal combination of high performance with digital signal processing (DSP) and floating point unit (FPU), and low power consumption. The RX231 Group is ideal for applications that require high processing performance in environments with low current supply capacity, such as industrial sensors, healthcare devices, and wearable devices, and building automation devices such as thermostats.

With industrial sensors … Read More → "Renesas Electronics Delivers Industry-Leading Power Efficiency and Digital Filtering Capabilities for Industrial Sensor and Healthcare Design with RX231 Microcontrollers"

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