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Avnet Expands Commitment to Technology Innovation with First Americas-Based Design Center of Excellence

State-of-the-art facility focuses on design and engineering, bringing continued support to all stages of the product lifecycle
November 20, 2017

 PHOENIX — November 20, 2017 — Avnet (NYSE:AVT), a leading global technology distributor, unveiled its first Design Center of Excellence in the Americas during a grand opening ceremony at the facility in San Jose, Calif. last week. The Design Center of Excellence is focused on design, engineering and on-boarding new products, underscoring Avnet’s commitment to helping customers bring new products to market anywhere in the world.

The Design Center of Excellence brings Avnet expertise directly to its customers and will help drive innovation among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and independent software vendors (ISVs) … Read More → "Avnet Expands Commitment to Technology Innovation with First Americas-Based Design Center of Excellence"

Open-Silicon Expands Networking IP Portfolio to Address High-Bandwidth Ethernet Endpoint and Ethernet Transport Applications

Comprehensive IP subsystem includes Interlaken, Ethernet PCS, Flex Ethernet and Forward Error Correction IPs
November 20, 2017

MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Open-Silicon today announced the availability of a comprehensive IP subsystem targeted at high-bandwidth networking applications. The subsystem expands on Open-Silicon’s existing high speed chip-to-chip Interlaken interface IP to include Ethernet Physical Coding Sublayer (PCS), Flex Ethernet (FlexE) and multi-channel multi-rate Forward Error Correction (FEC) IPs targeted for Ethernet endpoint and Ethernet transport applications. These IPs support a variety of industry standards, multiple data rates and multiple channels, thus eliminating the need for multiple IPs, all while reducing area and integration risk, and increasing performance. These highly flexible niche IPs can be easily tailored … Read More → "Open-Silicon Expands Networking IP Portfolio to Address High-Bandwidth Ethernet Endpoint and Ethernet Transport Applications"

New 3U VITA 62-compliant PSU Meets Power and Reliability Demands of Rugged, High Density Embedded Systems

Aitech’s P233 provides up to 500 W output; integrated protection features enhance reliability
November 17, 2017

Technical Specifications:

  • 3U, VITA 62 PSU
  • Up to 500 W output capacity; wide input voltage 18-32 VDC
  • Comprehensive input and output protection
  • Input power line filter
  • Extensive BIT and Fault Log
  • Temperature Monitor and Elapsed Time Recorder
  • Six output supplies with independent current limiting on each

Chatsworth, Calif. November 2017 – Aitech Defense Systems Inc. has expanded its line of power supply units (PSUs) with the P233, designed to meet the demands of highly integrated embedded systems.  The Read More → "New 3U VITA 62-compliant PSU Meets Power and Reliability Demands of Rugged, High Density Embedded Systems"

Global Unichip Successfully Tapes Out 16nm TCAM Compiler

Similar 7nm IP expected out in March, 2018
November 17, 2017

Hsinchu, Taiwan, November 16, 2017 – Global Unichip Corp. (GUC), the Custom ASIC Leader,  successfully taped its newest high speed TCAM compiler, specifically designed for high speed networking applications, that targets TSMC’s 16FFC process technology.  The company also said that it will conduct a similar tape out to TSMC’s 7-nanometer process in March, 2018.

The latest TCAM builds on production-successful IP targeting switch/router applications. The new compiler features 1GHz performance with reasonable power consumption and is design- friendly for a multitude of high speed network products.  It is a key piece … Read More → "Global Unichip Successfully Tapes Out 16nm TCAM Compiler"

Huawei and Gemalto team up to accelerate NarrowBand IoT deployments

Gemalto and Huawei create a cost-effective solution for mass market IoT
November 17, 2017

Amsterdam, 14 November,  2017 – To help device manufacturers meet a growing demand for long-lasting low-power NarrowBand (NB) IoT modules, Gemalto and Huawei – via its semiconductor arm, HiSilicon – are working together to develop the next generation of modules that combine an extra level of security and consume very low power. By combining the expertise from both companies, these Read More → "Huawei and Gemalto team up to accelerate NarrowBand IoT deployments"

RS Components takes affordable thermal imaging to the next level with new FLIR ONE® Pro

Third generation of popular mobile-based thermal-imaging instrument captures sharper images, simplifies sharing
November 17, 2017

LONDON, UK, 16 November, 2017 – RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, is among the first in the world to stock the newly launched FLIR ONE® Pro thermal-imaging system for mobile devices.

With increased sensor resolution of 160×120, innovative VividIR™ processing for greater image sharpness, and new features added to the user-interface app, this third generation of the FLIR ONE family delivers even better value for professional and DIY users. The app can load captured thermal images directly to the smartphone’s camera roll, to simplify sharing with colleagues or posting … Read More → "RS Components takes affordable thermal imaging to the next level with new FLIR ONE® Pro"

Pentek Introduces Cost-Effective Sentinel Intelligent Signal Scanning Recorder

November 16, 2017
  • Scan and search from 20 MHz to 3 GHz at 30 GHz/sec scan rate
  • Intelligent signal monitoring and detection for real-time recording
  • Automatically tune, detect and record signals of interest
  • Capture instantaneous RF signal bandwidths up to 40 MHz
  • Portable and rugged system for mobile applications

SAN DIEGO, CA, WInnComm 2017─November 15, 2017─Pentek, Inc., today announced an addition to its popular family of Talon®Sentinel™ signal recording systems, the RTR 2613, whichcombines Pentek’s intelligent signal scanning softwarewith real-time recording in a lightweight,portable and rugged package.The RTR 2613 allows SIGINT engineers … Read More → "Pentek Introduces Cost-Effective Sentinel Intelligent Signal Scanning Recorder"

eSOL RTOS-Based Platform Now Supports Renesas Starter Kits Equipped with RZ/A1H and RZ/T1 MPUs

Provides a High Level of Real-Time Performance and Reliability and Supports Efficient Development with Reuse of Existing TRON Software
November 16, 2017

Tokyo, Japan. November 16, 2017 – eSOL, a leading developer of real-time embedded software solutions, today announced that its software platform based around eT-Kernel, eSOL’s real-time operating system (RTOS), now supports the Renesas Starter Kit+ for RZ/A1H and Renesas Starter Kit+ for RZ/T1 from Renesas Electronics Corporation. The use of eT-Kernel for software development on Renesas Starter Kit+ facilitates rapid, low-cost development that reuses existing μITRON software while also ensuring high real-time performance and reliability. eT-Kernel’s compliance with relevant safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 26262, and IEC 62304) makes … Read More → "eSOL RTOS-Based Platform Now Supports Renesas Starter Kits Equipped with RZ/A1H and RZ/T1 MPUs"

Saelig Intros New Economical 500MHz Dual-Channel AWGs From Siglent

2.4GSa/s 16-bit signal generators produce accurate, modulated waveforms at up to 20Vpp.
November 15, 2017
Fairport, NY, USA:  Saelig Company, Inc. has introduced Siglent’s SDG6000X series of Dual-Channel Pulse/Arbitrary Waveform Generators that create test signals up to 500MHz using a sample rate of 2.4GSa/s and 16-bit vertical resolution for an 80dB dynamic range. This series features Siglent’s proprietary TrueArb and EasyPulse technologies that solve the weaknesses inherent in traditional DDS waveform creation.  TrueArb technology generates arbitrary waveforms “point-by-point” to produce a very low jitter (< 150ps) output signal from stored memory.   Rapid rise and falling edges are enabled with the EasyPulse design, unaffected by frequency setting, extreme … Read More → "Saelig Intros New Economical 500MHz Dual-Channel AWGs From Siglent"
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