Bielsko-Biala/Poland, March 10^th, 2010 – The silicon intellectual property (IP) provider, Evatronix SA, today announced a series of free technical seminars on two of the most popular IP technologies – 8051 and USB – taking place in the very hearts of Chinese and Taiwanese SoC development centers – Beijing (March 25^th) and Hsinchu (March 30^th), respectively.

“We are excited about this opportunity to share the 13 years of our IP design and integration experience with every engineer involved in the SoC development process,” said Michal Jedrak, Technical Marketing Manager at Evatronix. “Our seminars offer an excellent chance to discuss the hottest ASIC and FPGA design topics and get immediate answers to key questions.”

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Dates and locations:

March 25th, Park Plaza Science Park Hotel, Beijing, People’s Republic of China

March 30th, Kingdom Hotel, Hsinchu, Taiwan

Seminar topics:

10.00-12.00 AM: Even Better than the Perfect 8051 – Introducing the 16-bit 80251 Architecture

Speaker: Maciej Pyka, Microcontrollers Product Line Manager at Evatronix

Our main 8051 engineer will keep you focused on the 8051 microcontroller architecture by discussing some myths and comparing them to the undisputed facts. Later on Maciej will satisfy your curiosity about the performance of our latest kid on the block, the 80251 series microcontroller, and show you how it is able to meet future application challenges. Find out how to make the affordable 8051/80251 architecture skyrocket your SoC design!

1.00-3.00 PM: USB 3.0 – Going Superspeed with the Technology You Know

Speaker: Pawel Eichler, USB 3.0 Design Specialist at Evatronix

Over the years the USB protocol has become the truly universal communication standard among various devices. Right now, when multimedia applications are setting the required bandwidth bar higher than ever before, the expectations from the USB 3.0 spec are great. In this session you will learn about the hottest issues regarding the recently most discussed technology.

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About Evatronix

Evatronix SA, founded in 1991 in Poland, develops electronic virtual components (IP cores) along with complementary software and supporting development environments. The company also provides electronic design services. Product lines cover a multitude of solutions from interface controllers and microprocessors to integrated System-on-Chip development platforms.

Evatronix IP cores are available directly or through the sales network of its strategic distribution partner, CAST, Inc. (www.cast-inc.com).

Evatronix is headquartered in Bielsko-Biala, Poland, and employs over 75 engineers.

For more information about the company please visit the company’s web site at www.evatronix-ip.com or contact Jacek Duda at +48322311171 ext. 22 or jacek.duda(at) evatronix-ip.com

MILPITAS, CA – March 10, 2010 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2654, a quad voltage output 16- and 12-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC family) with internal reference and SPI interface. LTC2654 DACs achieve 16-bit performance of ±4LSB INL maximum over temperature, a factor of two better than the nearest 16-bit quad competitor with internal reference. LTC2654 has the lowest offset error ±2mV (max) and lowest gain error 0.1% (max), a combination that ensures that the LTC2654 remains accurate near the supply rails and provides users with a wider effective output range. LTC2654’s precision specifications make it ideal for multichannel, open loop and closed loop systems. Applications include mobile communication, process control and industrial automation, automated test equipment (ATE) and automotive systems.

The LTC2654’s integrated reference achieves 2ppm/ºC typical and 10ppm/ºC maximum temperature coefficient. It is offered in tiny 20-pin 4mm x 4mm QFN and 16-pin TSSOP packages, providing space savings densely packed circuit boards. AC performance stands out, as LTC2654 offers 8.9µs settling time for a half-scale step and 3nV•s crosstalk, resulting in minimal disturbance between DAC channels. The LTC2654 operates from a single 2.7V to 5.5V supply and communicates via a 4-wire SPI/Microwire compatible interface up to 50MHz.

The LTC2654 offers a wide range of options to meet application specific requirements. Designers can choose between 16- or 12-bit resolution and an internal 1.25V or 2.048V reference, which produce a full-scale output voltage of 2.5V or 4.096V. Alternatively, an external reference up to half the supply voltage can be used for rail-to-rail operation. The LTC2654 includes a hardware option to power up the DAC outputs at zero-scale or mid-scale, allowing more flexibility for designs that cannot be forced to ground when power is first applied. LTC2654 16-bit and 12-bit DACs and demo boards are now available. Pricing begins at $4.80 each for the 12-bit options and $11.70 each for the 16-bit options in 1,000-piece quantities. For more information, visit www.linear.com.

Summary Features LTC2654

• Precision Reference 10ppm/°C Max
• Maximum INL Error: ±4LSB at 16-Bits
• Guaranteed Monotonic Over Temperature
• Selectable Internal or External Reference
• Low ±2mV (Max) Offset Error
• 2.7V to 5.5V Supply Range (LTC2654-L)
• Integrated Reference Buffers
• Ultralow Crosstalk Between DACs (<3nV•s)
• Power-on-Reset to Zero-Scale/Mid-Scale
• Asynchronous DAC Update Pin
• Tiny 20-Lead 4mm × 4mm QFN & 16-Lead Narrow SSOP Packages

About Linear Technology

Linear Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of high performance linear integrated circuits, was founded in 1981, became a public company in 1986 and joined the S&P 500 index of major public companies in 2000. Linear Technology products include high performance amplifiers, comparators, voltage references, monolithic filters, linear regulators, DC-DC converters, battery chargers, data converters, communications interface circuits, RF signal conditioning circuits, µModule® products, and many other analog functions. Applications for Linear Technology’s high performance circuits include telecommunications, cellular telephones, networking products such as optical switches, notebook and desktop computers, computer peripherals, video/multimedia, industrial instrumentation, security monitoring devices, high-end consumer products such as digital cameras and MP3 players, complex medical devices, automotive electronics, factory automation, process control, and military and space systems.

MILPITAS, CA – March 10, 2010 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2654, a quad voltage output 16- and 12-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC family) with internal reference and SPI interface. LTC2654 DACs achieve 16-bit performance of ±4LSB INL maximum over temperature, a factor of two better than the nearest 16-bit quad competitor with internal reference. LTC2654 has the lowest offset error ±2mV (max) and lowest gain error 0.1% (max), a combination that ensures that the LTC2654 remains accurate near the supply rails and provides users with a wider effective output range. LTC2654’s precision specifications make it ideal for multichannel, open loop and closed loop systems. Applications include mobile communication, process control and industrial automation, automated test equipment (ATE) and automotive systems.

The LTC2654’s integrated reference achieves 2ppm/ºC typical and 10ppm/ºC maximum temperature coefficient. It is offered in tiny 20-pin 4mm x 4mm QFN and 16-pin TSSOP packages, providing space savings densely packed circuit boards. AC performance stands out, as LTC2654 offers 8.9µs settling time for a half-scale step and 3nV•s crosstalk, resulting in minimal disturbance between DAC channels. The LTC2654 operates from a single 2.7V to 5.5V supply and communicates via a 4-wire SPI/Microwire compatible interface up to 50MHz.

The LTC2654 offers a wide range of options to meet application specific requirements. Designers can choose between 16- or 12-bit resolution and an internal 1.25V or 2.048V reference, which produce a full-scale output voltage of 2.5V or 4.096V. Alternatively, an external reference up to half the supply voltage can be used for rail-to-rail operation. The LTC2654 includes a hardware option to power up the DAC outputs at zero-scale or mid-scale, allowing more flexibility for designs that cannot be forced to ground when power is first applied. LTC2654 16-bit and 12-bit DACs and demo boards are now available. Pricing begins at $4.80 each for the 12-bit options and $11.70 each for the 16-bit options in 1,000-piece quantities. For more information, visit www.linear.com.

Summary Features LTC2654

• Precision Reference 10ppm/°C Max
• Maximum INL Error: ±4LSB at 16-Bits
• Guaranteed Monotonic Over Temperature
• Selectable Internal or External Reference
• Low ±2mV (Max) Offset Error
• 2.7V to 5.5V Supply Range (LTC2654-L)
• Integrated Reference Buffers
• Ultralow Crosstalk Between DACs (<3nV•s)
• Power-on-Reset to Zero-Scale/Mid-Scale
• Asynchronous DAC Update Pin
• Tiny 20-Lead 4mm × 4mm QFN & 16-Lead Narrow SSOP Packages

About Linear Technology

Linear Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of high performance linear integrated circuits, was founded in 1981, became a public company in 1986 and joined the S&P 500 index of major public companies in 2000. Linear Technology products include high performance amplifiers, comparators, voltage references, monolithic filters, linear regulators, DC-DC converters, battery chargers, data converters, communications interface circuits, RF signal conditioning circuits, µModule® products, and many other analog functions. Applications for Linear Technology’s high performance circuits include telecommunications, cellular telephones, networking products such as optical switches, notebook and desktop computers, computer peripherals, video/multimedia, industrial instrumentation, security monitoring devices, high-end consumer products such as digital cameras and MP3 players, complex medical devices, automotive electronics, factory automation, process control, and military and space systems.