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7-Channel I2C-Controlled PMIC for High Power 1-Cell Li-Ion Systems

MILPITAS, CA – August 25, 2010 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3675, a highly integrated general-purpose power management solution for high power single cell Lithium-Ion/Polymer cell systems. The device features seven independent rails, with I2C control, flexible sequencing and fault monitoring in a compact 28mm2 QFN package. The LTC3675 contains four high efficiency synchronous step-down regulators, a high current/high efficiency buck-boost regulator, a synchronous boost regulator, a dual-string 40V-LED driver and an always-on LDO. Pushbutton ON/OFF/RESET control, precision enable inputs and a power-on reset output provide flexible and reliable power-up … Read More → "7-Channel I2C-Controlled PMIC for High Power 1-Cell Li-Ion Systems"

7-Channel I2C-Controlled PMIC for High Power 1-Cell Li-Ion Systems

MILPITAS, CA – August 25, 2010 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3675, a highly integrated general-purpose power management solution for high power single cell Lithium-Ion/Polymer cell systems. The device features seven independent rails, with I2C control, flexible sequencing and fault monitoring in a compact 28mm2 QFN package. The LTC3675 contains four high efficiency synchronous step-down regulators, a high current/high efficiency buck-boost regulator, a synchronous boost regulator, a dual-string 40V-LED driver and an always-on LDO. Pushbutton ON/OFF/RESET control, precision enable inputs and a power-on reset output provide flexible and reliable power-up … Read More → "7-Channel I2C-Controlled PMIC for High Power 1-Cell Li-Ion Systems"

MPC Data Releases Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 Board Support Packages for Texas Instruments OMAP-L1x and Sitara AM1x Devices

SEATTLE, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ — MPC Data, a Gold-level member of the Microsoft Windows® Embedded Partner Program, announced the release to the market of a range of Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 Board Support Packages (BSPs). These new BSPs are available for Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) OMAP-L137, OMAP-L138, and Sitara™ ARM®9 AM18x and AM17x processors and evaluation modules (EVMs).

TI’s OMAP-L1x devices are a range of low-power applications processors based on an ARM926EJ-S™ and the TMS320C674x DSP core, which is significantly lower power than other members … Read More → "MPC Data Releases Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 Board Support Packages for Texas Instruments OMAP-L1x and Sitara AM1x Devices"

AdaCore Releases AWS for Wind River’s VxWorks

NEW YORK and PARIS, August 24, 2010  AdaCore, a leading supplier of Ada development tools and support services, today announced the launch of Ada Web Server (AWS) for Wind River’s VxWorks Real-Time Operating System (RTOS). When used in conjunction with the GNAT Pro development environment, AWS enables developers to embed an Ada-based web server within any application, accessible through web browsers. With AWS for VxWorks, users can connect through a direct TCP/IP link to board-level applications for a variety of purposes, such … Read More → "AdaCore Releases AWS for Wind River’s VxWorks"

AdaCore Releases AWS for Wind River’s VxWorks

NEW YORK and PARIS, August 24, 2010  AdaCore, a leading supplier of Ada development tools and support services, today announced the launch of Ada Web Server (AWS) for Wind River’s VxWorks Real-Time Operating System (RTOS). When used in conjunction with the GNAT Pro development environment, AWS enables developers to embed an Ada-based web server within any application, accessible through web browsers. With AWS for VxWorks, users can connect through a direct TCP/IP link to board-level applications for a variety of purposes, such … Read More → "AdaCore Releases AWS for Wind River’s VxWorks"

Middle Atlantic Product’s Product Line Now Updated In D-Tools System Integrator (SI) 5.5 Software

CONCORD, CA – AUGUST 24, 2010 — D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software today announced that detailed information on the entire family of Middle Atlantic products have been recently updated in D-Tools product database, better enabling D-Tools System Integrator™ users to specify their products for any size project. 

Middle Atlantic Products manufactures exceptional support and protection products to mount integrated electronics systems in Residential, Commercial, Broadcast, and Security applications. All Middle Atlantic products are engineered to maximize system reliability and to meet the needs of installers; from thermal considerations and built-in cable management … Read More → "Middle Atlantic Product’s Product Line Now Updated In D-Tools System Integrator (SI) 5.5 Software"

When Things Look Suspicious

“Somethin’ just ain’t right about that boy.”

She snuck a sideways glance at him sitting alone at the counter, nursing a cup of coffee, rumpled like he just woke up in those clothes, oblivious to the furtive comments of those sizing him up at the nearby table.

“Yep, I cain’t quite put my finger on it,” she continued, “but he ain’t from this county, that’s for sure. He don& … Read More → "When Things Look Suspicious"

AMD’s Bobcat Challenges Atom

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If that’s so, Intel must be feeling pretty good right about now. Advanced Micro Devices (better known as AMD) has been producing terrific “imitation Intel” chips for two decades. The company’s latest chip design, code-named Bobcat, is AMD’s spin on Intel’s successful Atom chip.

Like Atom, Bobcat is a low-power x86 processor. Or, more accurately, it’s a low-power CPU core design. The actual chip is code-named Ontario, and … Read More → "AMD’s Bobcat Challenges Atom"

2GB DDR2 SO-DIMM in COB Technology for Industrial PCs and Aggressive Environmental Conditions

Swissbit AG – August 2010

Bronschhofen, Switzerland – Swissbit is proud to announce an addition to its INDUSTRIAL family of high performance / high reliability SDRAM memory modules, the 2GB DDR2 Chip-On-Board (COB) SODIMM.  Built from 1Gb DDR2 dies with Winbond “buried wordline” process together with Swissbit’s COB manufacturing technology, this module … Read More → "2GB DDR2 SO-DIMM in COB Technology for Industrial PCs and Aggressive Environmental Conditions"

Magma’s Titan Qualified for TowerJazz Reference Flow

SAN JOSE, Calif., and MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel, August 24, 2010 — Magma® Design Automation (Nasdaq: LAVA), a provider of chip design software, today announced TowerJazz, the global specialty foundry leader, has qualified the Titan™ Mixed-Signal Design Platform for TowerJazz’s Power Management Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS) Reference Flow and process design kits (iPDKs) for its 180-nanometer (nm) technologies. Magma’s Titan software and TowerJazz’s foundry technology provide mutual customers with a comprehensive design and manufacturing solution that enables users to accelerate … Read More → "Magma’s Titan Qualified for TowerJazz Reference Flow"

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