DETROIT, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ — Xilinx, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLNX) today announced at SAE Convergence 2010 three automotive Targeted Design Platforms that enable automotive system designers to use Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology to meet the advanced performance and integration requirements of driver assistance, driver information and infotainment systems. With Xilinx® Automotive (XA) Spartan®-6 FPGAs providing the parallel-processing and real-time performance needed to drive complex multi-camera systems and a widening array of onboard devices focused on the driver and passenger experience, the platforms reduce development risk by providing a … Read More → "Xilinx FPGA Development Platforms Jump Start Innovation for Smarter Automotive System Designs at SAE Convergence 2010"

Detroit, Mich., SAE Convergence Conference–October 19, 2010–Today at SAE Convergence 2010, Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, introduced a new System-in-Package (SiP) solution for LIN automotive networking applications. As a committed supplier to the automotive industry, the ATA6614 solution is an extension of the existing Atmel LIN SiP family with maximum integration. The new family member combines the Atmel LIN System Basis Chip (SBC) ATA6630 including a LIN transceiver and 5V voltage regulator, and the Atmel ATmega328P with 32k Flash memory in a single package. With this highly integrated solution, customers can create … Read More → "Atmel Rolls Out Highly Integrated SiP Device for Automotive LIN Networking Applications"

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ — Xilinx, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLNX) today announced it is transforming its ecosystem by opening the Xilinx platform and supporting key industry standards to establish an FPGA marketplace that extends the breadth and depth of its Alliance Program. As part of this effort, Xilinx is making it easier for FPGA users to quickly find the right partner for their specific design and development needs, while also enabling greater customer satisfaction and quality of results when working with Xilinx Alliance Program members.

“Customers are increasingly … Read More → "Xilinx Transforms Ecosystem to Accelerate Mainstream Adoption of Programmable Platforms"

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.– Conexant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNXT), a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor solutions for imaging, audio, embedded modem, and video surveillance applications, today introduced a new power-efficient stereo audio codec targeted at consumer electronics products including mobile Internet devices, smartbooks, and Web tablets. The low-power CX20745 codec is the first in a family of high-performance audio solutions for compact mobile devices. It is shipping to customers in sample quantities now. To reduce engineering costs and product-development cycles, a complete evaluation kit (EVK) based on the new audio codec is also available.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ — Reducing development time for industrial networking designers, Altera Corporation (Nasdaq: ALTR) today announced the expansion of its Industrial Networking Partner Program (INPP) with a new Industrial Networking Kit (INK) from Terasic. Through one convenient online site at altera.com, designers can now access the kit and Altera’s industrial intellectual property (IP) … Read More → "Altera Expands Industrial Networking Partner Program to Include IP and Terasic’s Industrial Networking Kit Featuring Altera’s Cyclone IV E FPGA"

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ — Xilinx, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLNX) today announced it is transforming its ecosystem by opening the Xilinx platform and supporting key industry standards to establish an FPGA marketplace that extends the breadth and depth of its Alliance Program. As part of this effort, Xilinx is making it easier for FPGA users to quickly find the right partner for their specific design and development needs, while also enabling greater customer satisfaction and quality of results when working with Xilinx Alliance Program members.

“Customers are increasingly … Read More → "Xilinx Transforms Ecosystem to Accelerate Mainstream Adoption of Programmable Platforms"

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ — Reducing development time for industrial networking designers, Altera Corporation (Nasdaq: ALTR) today announced the expansion of its Industrial Networking Partner Program (INPP) with a new Industrial Networking Kit (INK) from Terasic. Through one convenient online site at altera.com, designers can now access the kit and Altera’s industrial intellectual property (IP) … Read More → "Altera Cuts Development Time and Increases Industrial Design Flexibility With a Kit and a Click"