Unterpremstaetten, Austria (August 3, 2010) – austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs, has announced the AS3676, a highly Integrated Lighting Management Unit (LMU) with ambient light sensing (ALS) and dynamic luminance scaling (DLS). The chip integrates 13 current sinks, a high-efficiency step-up DC-DC converter and high-power charge-pump, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and a programmable low drop-out regulator (LDO), all incorporated with advanced algorithms for high-efficiency display and keypad backlight, funlight, smartlight and other advanced portable illumination and indication effects.

The AS3676 LMU expands austriamicrosystems’ industry’s largest mobile LMU portfolio and provides the highest level of integration of any LMU on the market. With advanced technologies, austriamicrosystems’ LMU portfolio enables the smallest PCB (printed circuit board) solutions and the lowest system cost. The integration of the main illumination features facilitates controlling all mobile lighting with a single chip. This simplifies hardware and software development and shortens time to market. The features and flexibility of the AS3676 make it well suited for a number of portable consumer electronic products, including mobile phones, mobile TV’s, mobile DVD players, mobile GPS devices, and MP3 players.

With both ALS and DLS supported by the AS3676, power conservation thru automatic adjustment of backlighting and other LED functions is greatly simplified. In addition, built-in features like automatic dimming, pattern generation and audio sync function enable eye catching visual effects with minimum load on the baseband processor.

“The AS3676 LMU features, performance and high level of integration provide an all-in-one solution for mobile lighting. The AS3676 minimizes design effort and enablesoptimized performance with its rich feature set, product differentiating illumination, and power efficient algorithms”, commented Oliver Weber, austriamicrosystems’ Marketing Manager for Mobile Lighting Products. “As the next generation of austriamicrosystems’ LMU portfolio, with millions in production, the AS3676 is destined to help facilitate customers’ success in their markets.”

The AS3676 is available in a CS-WLP30, 3×2.5 mm package and is priced at $2.40 in 1000-piece quantities. It operates over a wide 3.0 to 5.5 V supply range, and over a temperature range of -30 to +85 °C.

For further information on the AS3676 LMU or to request samples, visit www.austriamicrosystems.com/LMU/AS3676

CONCORD, CA. AUGUST 3, 2010 – D-Tools, Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, today announced that Pakedge Device & Software has joined the D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) program. Pakedge is a U.S. based company and manufacturer of innovative networking products for people who demand performance, features, and reliability. 

Founded in 2003, Pakedge Device & Software was created to meet the demand for high performance home networking products. Before the company was founded, networking products for the home were too compromised, unreliable, and lack the “right” features. Pakedge Device & Software delivers the ultimate wireless and wired networking products for the uncompromising home owner. 

“In today’s market, it is imperative that integrators stand out from their competition and D-Tools System Integrator allows them to do just that by providing highly professional project documentation,” said Dusan Jankov, Executive Vice President for Pakedge. “We look forward to offering our product information to the D-Tools user base and anticipate a mutual rewarding partnership.” 

The D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) program is designed to help provide system integrators with the most up-to-date product information to over 2,500 companies using D-Tools System Integrator software. D-Tools MVP members are dedicated to helping companies streamline the design process and making it easier for system integrators and installers to provide accurate proposals to their clients. 

“Our users are continuously seeking innovative wireless and networking solutions and we look forward to offering them detailed Pakedge product information in the near future,” said Adam Stone, President of D-Tools. “Pakedge manufactures products that possess the qualities dealers want: reliability and efficiency. This addition to the MVP Program will benefit the D-Tools user base greatly.” 

About Pakedge Device & Software, Inc. 

Pakedge Device & Software creates innovative networking products for people who demand performance, features, and reliability. Our products use the most advanced wireless and networking technology. They are designed for professionals to install and consumers to enjoy. For more information and system specifications, visit www.pakedge.com. 

About D-Tools, Inc. 

D-Tools, founded in 1998 and based in Concord, California, is a worldwide leader in accessible, highly accurate system design and documentation software. The company’s flagship product, System Integrator™ (SI), is a total design solution that utilizes Autodesk® AutoCAD and Microsoft® Visio for comprehensive system design, documentation and project management. D-Tools SI allows commercial integrators to streamline their business processes to increase overall revenues while reducing the time and costs associated with the installation and integration of low-voltage systems. Over 2,000 leading companies use D-Tools software to reduce time and costs and streamline the system integration process. D-Tools is the recipient of the Consumer Electronics Association’s Mark of Excellence Award (2004, 2005, 2006), National Systems Contractors Association and Sound and Video Contractor’s Innovations in Technology for Business Productivity Award (2004, 2005) and CE Pro’s High Impact Award for Design Software. 

For more information, contact D-Tools at (866) 386-6571, e-mail at info@d-tools.com or visit D-Tools online at www.d-tools.com.