Cambridge, UK, 29 November 2010 – Nujira today announced the release of its first PA platform for military communications, halving the power dissipation for a transmitter covering an entire frequency octave. Such a transmitter can be built using just using just one PA device together with a Coolteq power modulator module.

Tim Haynes, CEO of Nujira said, “New military net-centric communications systems provide a secure rapid flow of voice, data and video information and  offer reliable, good quality coverage over wide bandwidths. This transmission environment is especially challenging, as the required operating frequency range … Read More → "Nujira releases first Military PA platform"

TAIPEI, Taiwan – 25 Nov. 2010 — Artila Electronics, the leading designer and manufacturer of Linux-ready ARM9 industrial PC, introduces Matrix-518 industrial Linux-ready ARM9 Box Computer equipped with 400MHZ/MMU ATMEL AT91SAM9G20 ARM Thumb Processor, which increases Matrix-518 system performance yet lowers the power consumption at least half compared to 180MHz ATMEL AT91RM9200, which is embedded in Artila’s first generation of industrial box computers.

By using 400MHZ/MMU ATMEL AT91SAM9G20 ARM9 processor, and carrying 64MB SDRAM, 128 … Read More → "Artila Box Computer Increases Performance with 400MHz ARM9 Pin-compatible Processor"

SAN JOSE, Calif., November 29, 2010 – Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (Nasdaq: CY) and Micrium, Inc. (Weston, FL) today announced that Micrium’s uC/OS-III RTOS (Real-Time Operating System) supports Cypress’s PSoC^® 5 development platform.

The unique programmable analog and digital peripherals in PSoC 5, along with the high performance 32-bit ARM® Cortex™-M3 processor, position PSoC 5 for demanding applications such as industrial, medical, automotive, and consumer equipment. PSoC 5 devices offer industry-leading integrated analog resources and … Read More → "Micrium RTOS Supports Cypress PSoC® 5 ARM® Cortex™-M3 Development Platform"

Oxford, UK, 29 November 2010 – RS Components is the first distributor to bring a new FTDI USB evaluation kit to market.  Now available on rswww.com, the MORPH-IC-II compact development module from FTDI Chip has been developed to ease the development of new designs combining Hi-Speed USB capability with an FPGA.

The MORPH-IC-II module combines FTDI’s FT2232H USB interface IC together with an Altera Cyclone-II FPGA and utilises the Multi Protocol Synchronous Serial Engine (MPSSE) interface of the FT2232H to quickly … Read More → "RS Introduces New FTDI USB Evaluation Kit"

HILLSBORO, OR–(Marketwire – November 29, 2010) – Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced the immediate availability of the HiGig™ MAC IP core for its award winning, low cost LatticeECP3™ FPGA family. Multiple individual devices interconnected via the HiGig protocol operate as one logical network, seamlessly providing features like quality of service (QoS), mirroring and link aggregation. The HiGig MAC ensures that the Media Access rules specified in the 802.3ae … Read More → "LatticeECP3 Device Is First Low Cost FPGA to Support Broadcom HiGigTM Protocol"

MILPITAS, CA – November 29, 2010 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4628, µModule^® regulator containing two step-down 8A DC/DC converter circuits with the inductors, MOSFETs and other necessary components in a 15mm x 15mm x 4.32mm LGA package. The low thermal impedance of the LGA package and high operating efficiency enable full output power … Read More → "Complete DC/DC µModule Regulator Delivers Dual 8A Outputs from up to 26.5VIN"

Nuremberg, Germany, SPS/IPC/DRIVES, November 23, 2010   * * * congatec AG, a leading manufacturer of embedded computer modules, presents the first Qseven Starter Kit for automation. Low power consumption makes the Qseven an ideal platform for building small computer units and terminals within the automation industry. To accelerate the development of such applications, congatec has introduced the Qseven Mobility Kit as a complete design solution.

In addition to low power consumption and a small footprint, most automation applications require a 24 volt power supply. The congatec Qseven Mobility Kit is designed for a voltage range of 12 to 32 … Read More → "congatec presents ultra compact embedded Qseven Starter Kit for industrial automation"

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

• Intel® Atom™ E600C processor series includes Altera* FPGA along with the processor in a single package for custom-made products.
• Configurable processor can be easily modified for a variety of market segments such as industrial machines and portable medical equipment.
• New Intel processor series simplifies design and offers greater flexibility for faster time-to-market with more differentiated products.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 22, 2010 – With the debut of six products based on the Intel® Atom™ processor, Intel Corporation is … Read More → "Intel Expands Customer Choice with First Configurable Intel® Atom™-based Processor"