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Mentor Graphics and NetLogic Microsystems Establish Strategic Multi-Core Collaboration for Embedded Linux

WILSONVILLE, Ore., May 19, 2010 – Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT), a leader in electronic design automation and embedded software solutions, today announced a collaborative agreement with NetLogic Microsystems, Inc., a leader in high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions for next-generation Internet networks. Under the agreement, Mentor Graphics Embedded Software Division will provide its Linux® technology on NetLogic Microsystems’ XLP™, XLR® and XLS® multi-core, multi-threaded processors. This collaboration furthers the recent announcement of both NetLogic Microsystems and Mentor Graphics as founding members of the eNsemble™ Multi-Core Alliance, an industry organization aimed at driving best-in-class innovations in multi-core … Read More → "Mentor Graphics and NetLogic Microsystems Establish Strategic Multi-Core Collaboration for Embedded Linux"

Mentor Graphics and NetLogic Microsystems Establish Strategic Multi-Core Collaboration for Embedded Linux

WILSONVILLE, Ore., May 19, 2010 – Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT), a leader in electronic design automation and embedded software solutions, today announced a collaborative agreement with NetLogic Microsystems, Inc., a leader in high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions for next-generation Internet networks. Under the agreement, Mentor Graphics Embedded Software Division will provide its Linux® technology on NetLogic Microsystems’ XLP™, XLR® and XLS® multi-core, multi-threaded processors. This collaboration furthers the recent announcement of both NetLogic Microsystems and Mentor Graphics as founding members of the eNsemble™ Multi-Core Alliance, an industry organization aimed at driving best-in-class innovations in multi-core … Read More → "Mentor Graphics and NetLogic Microsystems Establish Strategic Multi-Core Collaboration for Embedded Linux"

Cypress Introduces World’s First 32-Mbit and 64-Mbit Fast Asynchronous SRAMs

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 19, 2010 – Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (Nasdaq: CY) today introduced 32-Mbit and 64-Mbit fast asynchronous SRAMs, the industry’s first such devices.  The new SRAMs offer very fast response times and smallest footprint at these densities. They target applications such as storage servers, switches and routers, testing equipment, high-end security systems and military systems.

The CY7C1071DV33 32-Mbit 3V and CY7C1081DV33 64-Mbit 3V … Read More → "Cypress Introduces World’s First 32-Mbit and 64-Mbit Fast Asynchronous SRAMs"

Mercury Computer Systems Extends Open Innovations for Electronic Warfare Applications

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – May 19, 2010 – Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY), a leading provider of open, embedded, high-performance computing systems, software, and services for image, sensor, and signal processing applications, announced the latest round of enhancements for Electronic Warfare (EW) applications in the form of three new components for its Echotek® Series product line, designed according to the VME, VXS, and XMC open industry standards.

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Mercury Computer Systems Extends Open Innovations for Electronic Warfare Applications

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – May 19, 2010 – Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY), a leading provider of open, embedded, high-performance computing systems, software, and services for image, sensor, and signal processing applications, announced the latest round of enhancements for Electronic Warfare (EW) applications in the form of three new components for its Echotek® Series product line, designed according to the VME, VXS, and XMC open industry standards.

Now available are (1) a … Read More → "Mercury Computer Systems Extends Open Innovations for Electronic Warfare Applications"

MIPS Technologies Announces Support for WebM Project

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – May 19, 2010 – MIPS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIPS), a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital consumer, home networking, wireless, communications and business applications, today announced support for the new WebM open web media project and the open source VP8, a high performance video codec that will bring high-quality video content and experiences to … Read More → "MIPS Technologies Announces Support for WebM Project"

Atmel maXTouch Now Enabling the Big Screen

San Jose, CA, May 19, 2010 – Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced its maXTouch(TM) technology can enable advanced capacitive touch functionality for large format touchscreens. Rapidly becoming the favored touch technology solution for smartphones, Atmel’s maXTouch solutions now support large touchscreens up to 15 inches for emerging products including touch-enabled tablets, smartbooks, mobile Internet devices (MIDs), Netbooks, PC notebooks, and a range of industrial applications.

With true unlimited touch functionality and stylus support, the maXTouch technology will enable exciting new applications and user interactions on one screen. The chip technology, … Read More → "Atmel maXTouch Now Enabling the Big Screen"

The Big Dog

Dogs need to know who’s on top. They don’t always have to be on top, but they get completely stressed out when they don’t know who is. When a dog with naturally aggressive (or at least assertive) tendencies enters a strange situation, it will act as if it’s in charge. And if nobody objects, then, by gum, it is in charge. If someone objects, well, then a score must be settled, and the newcomer may just have to back down.

And this is often how … Read More → "The Big Dog"

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