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QualiSystems TestShell now maximizes test lab resource management

QualiSystems today announced the release of TestShell Resource Manager, an advanced application for lab resource reservation, scheduling and management. Resource Manager is the latest module in the award-winning TestShell end-to-end test automation framework.

TestShell Resource Manager is a significant solution for optimized and efficient testing processes that can minimize cost and efforts in networking and electronic test labs. Designed to improve test lab efficiency including in complex networking labs or distributed organizations, Resource Manager maximizes all lab resource utilization and significantly accelerates testing team performance.

The solution enables multiple users to load, create, lock … Read More → "QualiSystems TestShell now maximizes test lab resource management"

Hella Aglaia Mobile Vision Designs 3D Passenger Counting ASIC, Using Impulse C High Level Synthesis Tools and Xilinx FPGAs

Kirkland, WA – 15 January, 2010 – Impulse Accelerated Technologies today announced that Hella Aglaia has completed a design for a computer vision 3D automatic passenger counting system using Impulse tools and Xilinx FPGAs in an ASIC prototyping flow.

Based on 3D- Sense Technology Hella Aglaia’s self contained Automatic Passenger Counting System AVC 1 offers a counting accuracy greater than 98%. It is possible to verify all results at any time, through the comparison with video recordings. The AVC1 can be used in any environment which … Read More → "Hella Aglaia Mobile Vision Designs 3D Passenger Counting ASIC, Using Impulse C High Level Synthesis Tools and Xilinx FPGAs"

Advantech Announces a Comprehensive Range of Atom-based Embedded Boards

Irvine, California, January. 14, 2010 – Advantech, a leading provider of embedded platform and integration services, announces today its new full range of embedded boards based on the new generation of Intel® Atom™ N450/D510 processors. The Advantech Atom processor-based platforms range from Computer-On-Modules and 3.5”/5.25” Single Board Computers to Industrial Motherboards. These low-power platforms provide targeted performance for energy-efficient and environmentally responsible solutions, serving a … Read More → "Advantech Announces a Comprehensive Range of Atom-based Embedded Boards"

16-Bit, 1Msps SAR ADC Achieves 94dB SNR, Measures Wide ±4.096V Input Range

MILPITAS, CA – January 14, 2010 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2393-16, a 16-bit SAR ADC that achieves an excellent 94dB SNR at sample rates up to 1Msps with no cycle latency. Operating from a single 5V supply and supporting a wide ±4.096V input range, the LTC2393-16 is well suited for many general purpose designs that require maximum signal swings to overcome background noise levels in demanding industrial environments.

The LTC2393-16 features excellent AC performance, achieving 94dB SNR and 105dB THD. DC performance is equally impressive, featuring ±2LSB INL (max) and 16 bits no missing codes … Read More → "16-Bit, 1Msps SAR ADC Achieves 94dB SNR, Measures Wide ±4.096V Input Range"

16-Bit, 1Msps SAR ADC Achieves 94dB SNR, Measures Wide ±4.096V Input Range

MILPITAS, CA – January 14, 2010 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2393-16, a 16-bit SAR ADC that achieves an excellent 94dB SNR at sample rates up to 1Msps with no cycle latency. Operating from a single 5V supply and supporting a wide ±4.096V input range, the LTC2393-16 is well suited for many general purpose designs that require maximum signal swings to overcome background noise levels in demanding industrial environments.

The LTC2393-16 features excellent AC performance, achieving 94dB SNR and 105dB THD. DC performance is equally impressive, featuring ±2LSB INL (max) and 16 bits no missing codes … Read More → "16-Bit, 1Msps SAR ADC Achieves 94dB SNR, Measures Wide ±4.096V Input Range"

Wolfson launches high-performance multi-channel audio codec

Edinburgh, UK, January 14th 2010 – Wolfson Microelectronics (LSE:WLF.L), today announces the introduction of the WM8595, a world-leading multi-channel audio codec, designed to offer a complete high performance audio solution in an ultra thin package for consumer products, including high definition digital televisions, DVD recorders and Blu-ray players.

The WM8595 is a new addition to Wolfson’s Pure Sound audio portfolio and features flexible routing options, six stereo input selectors and two stereo output selectors, as well as both digital and analog volume control. … Read More → "Wolfson launches high-performance multi-channel audio codec"

NEC Electronics Europe Releases New 78K0 Lighting Communications Demonstration Kit

DÜSSELDORF (Germany), January 14, 2010 — NEC Electronics Europe today announced the release of the 78K0 Lighting Communications demonstration kit, enabling lighting ballast designers to adopt lighting specific communications such as DALI and DMX512. The kit includes a master communication controller board which provides interfaces and supports communications to lighting slave devices by DMX512, DALI and even IrDA for remote lighting controls including dimming. The board populates connectors for the … Read More → "NEC Electronics Europe Releases New 78K0 Lighting Communications Demonstration Kit"

VIA Debuts World’s First USB 2.0 Audio Controller

Taipei, Taiwan, January 14, 2010 – VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of PC and prosumer audio silicon, today unveiled the VIA Vinyl Envy VT1730 USB 2.0 Audio Controller, the industry’s first highly-integrated single chip solution that leverages the broad USB 2.0 bandwidth (480 Mb/s) to deliver uncompromised audio quality.

The VIA Envy VT1730 is an 8-channel, 24-bit/192kHz audio controller specifically designed to achieve cinema-quality audio recording and playback in high fidelity USB and MIDI system applications. Whether it’s using the bandwidth capacity of USB 2.0 to simultaneously support audio streams from a guitar, bass, keyboard … Read More → "VIA Debuts World’s First USB 2.0 Audio Controller"

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