SAN JOSE, Calif., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA) ; , the leading licensor of silicon intellectual property (SIP) platform solutions and DSP cores, today announced the availability of the CEVA-SATA3.0 Device Controller IP. Building on extensive experience with SSD customers, CEVA has upgraded its SATA Device Controller IP to provide 6Gbps line rate for faster data transfers, doubling the throughput from the previous generation. The IP has already been licensed to a leading FLASH memory semiconductor manufacturer for use in their future SSD designs.

The CEVA-SATA3.0 IP incorporates the latest Native Command Queuing (NCQ) specifications for Isochronous data transfers and queue management which in turn enables prioritized transfers of streaming audio and video data. In addition, CEVA has further developed the unique CPU off-loading features of the Controller IP, resulting in significantly improved overall system performance. With an option to embed an advanced encryption engine and retaining software compatibility against the previous SATA 2.6 Controller, the CEVA-SATA3.0 Device Controller IP offers a compelling SATA solution for both existing and new licensees.

“Solid State Drives, with their rapid evolution in terms of capacity, reliability and performance, are becoming the lead adopter for 6Gbps SATA,” said Aviv Malinovitch, vice president, Operations at CEVA. “Our CEVA-SATA3.0 unleashes the full performance potential of next-generation SSD products while also offering the added benefit of offloading the CPU by assisting in the processing of the 6Gbps transactions.”

CEVA-SATA3.0 Device Controller IP is a licensable RTP IP package, accompanied by a complete set of deliverables including a comprehensive simulation environment, example C source code and an FPGA-based demonstration platform. The latter runs at full 6Gbps line rate and employs the embedded SerDes functions of the latest generation FPGA products. In addition, example integration reference designs can be provided for leading 3rd party 6Gbps Phy technology providers. Suitable for ASIC, ASSP and FPGA deployment, the CEVA-SATA3.0 Controller IP is ideal for designers looking to implement 6Gbps SATA on next-generation SSD and other high performance storage products.

Information and further details are available from the CEVA at www.ceva-dsp.com/products/platforms/sata.php

About CEVA, Inc.

CEVA is the leading licensor of silicon intellectual property (SIP) DSP Cores and platform solutions for the mobile handset, portable and consumer electronics markets. CEVA’s IP portfolio includes comprehensive technologies for cellular baseband (2G / 3G / 4G), HD video and audio, voice over packet (VoP), Bluetooth, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA). In 2009, CEVA’s IP was shipped in over 330 million devices, including handsets from all top five handset OEMs – Nokia, Samsung, LG, Motorola and Sony Ericsson. Today, more than one in every four handsets shipped worldwide is powered by a CEVA DSP core. For more information, visit www.ceva-dsp.com 

XP Power today announced its ECP40 series of ultra low profile compact open frame 40 Watt AC/DC power supplies for industrial or medical applications. Within the range a total of 14 models are available comprising single, dual and triple output models. Measuring just 3 x 2 x 0.9 inches (76.2 x 50.8 x 23.0 mm) for the single output models and 3.5 x 2 x 1.02 inches (88.9 x 50.8 x 26.0 mm) for the multi output models, the low profile units provide a high power density starting at 7.4 Watts per cubic inch. This power density rating is believed to be the best in class compared to similar units in this power range. In addition, the ECP40 is highly efficient, up to 90%, and has a no load power consumption of less than 0.3W, aiding designers ensure their end equipment meets the stringent criteria required by leading energy efficiency standards such as Energy Star and the EU’s ErP directive.*1

Single output models provide all the popular output voltages from +5 to + 48 VDC. Dual output units offer combinations of +5 VDC and + 12, + 15 or 24 VDC outputs. Triple output units add +12, -12 or -15 VDC options. All models accommodate the wide universal input range of 85 – 264 VAC. The ECP40 also features a peak load capability that allows the power supply to deliver up to 130% of rated power for a maximum of 30 seconds. This makes the series ideal for designs that require a high power output for a short duration, such as starting a motor, without having a specify a higher rated, larger and more costly power supply. Suiting most operating temperature environments, from -10 to +70 degrees C, the convection cooled units require no additional heat sinking or a forced air flow making them ideal for designs where space is at a premium. Full output power is available up to +50 degrees C.

The ECP40 series meet medical safety standard IEC60601-1 and the IEC60950 specification for IT and industrial equipment. The units also comply with the EN55022 level B standard for both conducted and radiated emissions without the need for additional filtering components. Overvoltage, overload and short-circuit protection features are included as standard across the whole range.

The units are available from Newark or direct from XP Power, with pricing starting at $35.88 in production quantities. The range comes with a 3 year warranty.