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Brite Semiconductor, SMIC and Synopsys Collaborate to Deliver Low Power Platform for the Internet of Things

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ —

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$99 LimeSDR Mini software defined radio launches on Crowd Supply

  • Open source LimeSDR backed by Ubuntu, Vodafone and BT/EE
  • Smaller, less expensive LimeSDR packs same LMS7002M transceiver as big sibling
  • September 18, 2017 – Lime Microsystems yesterday launched its open source Lime SDR Mini – a smaller, less expensive version of the hugely-popular LimeSDR software defined radio prototyping boards.

    The LimeSDR Mini is available for pre-order immediately through Crowd Supply at $139 (£100, €115). (https://www.crowdsupply.com/lime-micro/limesdr-mini)

    It launched with an early bird price of $99 (£75, €83) and sold all 500 of these in the first 24 hours, making it one of the fastest-selling software defined … Read More → "$99 LimeSDR Mini software defined radio launches on Crowd Supply"

MaxLinear Debuts Breakthrough AirPHY™ Wireless Technology Delivering Multi-Gigabit Data Rates Through Concrete Walls and Non-Metallic Barriers Up to 12-Inches Thick

  • IBC technology demo will deliver 1Gbps and 25 Watts of power through a
    Low-E glass window
  • AirPHYTM ideal for GPON and 5G fixed wireless broadband access applications

Amsterdam, IBC EXHIBITION, September 18, 2017 – MaxLinear Inc. (NYSE: MXL), a leading provider of radio frequency (RF), analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for the connected home, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multimarket applications, today announced its innovative, new AirPHY™ technology that enables data to be transferred wirelessly through typical building materials with an aggregate throughput of up to 2.5 Gbps.

The company … Read More → "MaxLinear Debuts Breakthrough AirPHY™ Wireless Technology Delivering Multi-Gigabit Data Rates Through Concrete Walls and Non-Metallic Barriers Up to 12-Inches Thick"

Unique DC/DC converter combines true fixed frequency and ultra-fast transient response with integrated compensation

DALLAS (Sept. 18, 2017) – Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry’s first 16-V input, 40-A synchronous DC/DC buck converter with an internally compensated advanced-current-mode (ACM) control topology supporting frequency synchronization. TI’s Read More → "Unique DC/DC converter combines true fixed frequency and ultra-fast transient response with integrated compensation"

Altium to Preview Upcoming Altium Designer 18 Release and More at Electronic Design Show

San Diego, CA, September 18, 2017 — Altium has announced a special glimpse at the next generation of leading PCB design software, Altium Designer® 18, and more, at the 2017 Engineering Design Show. The annual trade show – the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom – is the UK’s must-attend design event showcasing the latest innovations in engineering, electronics and embedded design. The 2017 Engineering Design Show will feature an exciting display of keynote presentations by senior trade experts, educational workshops exploring a variety of design-centric topics, and a unique look at emerging design technology and concepts by first-class exhibitors.

Read More → "Altium to Preview Upcoming Altium Designer 18 Release and More at Electronic Design Show"

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announces Enhanced RF SOI Process Design Kit For Use with CWS’ SiPEX™ Design Solution

Santa Clara, Calif., September 18, 2017 – GLOBALFOUNDRIES today announced the availability of a new set of enhanced RF SOI process design kits (PDKs) to help designers improve their designs of RF switches and deliver differentiated RF front-end solutions for a wide range of markets including front-end modules for mobile devices, mmWave, 5G and other high-frequency applications.

GF’s advanced RF technology platform, 7SW SOI, is optimized for multi-band RF switching in next-generation smartphones and poised to drive innovation in Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Designed for use with Coupling Wave Solutions’ (CWS) simulation tool, SiPEX™, GF’s 7SW SOI … Read More → "GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announces Enhanced RF SOI Process Design Kit For Use with CWS’ SiPEX™ Design Solution"

Cadence Collaborates with TSMC to Advance 7nm FinFET Plus Design Innovation

SAN JOSE, Calif., 11 Sep 2017

Highlights:

  • Cadence tools optimized for mobile and HPC platforms
  • Cadence achieves certification for custom/analog and digital tool suites for TSMC’s 7nm FinFET Plus process and adds new capabilities in support of both the 7nm FinFET Plus and 7nm process technologies
  • Cadence library characterization tool flow supports 7nm FinFET Plus and 7nm processes

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced its collaboration with TSMC to advance 7nm FinFET Plus … Read More → "Cadence Collaborates with TSMC to Advance 7nm FinFET Plus Design Innovation"

RTI Announces First Connectivity Software Designed for Architecting IIoT Systems of Systems

SUNNYVALE, Calif.—September 12, 2017— Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity company, today announced the first connectivity software designed to build layered-databus architectures for IIoT systems of systems: RTI … Read More → "RTI Announces First Connectivity Software Designed for Architecting IIoT Systems of Systems"

Dual Input Prioritizer Provides Low Quiescent Current Backup Supply Switchover Solution

MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA – September 14, 2017 – Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC4418, a dual input power prioritizer for 2.5V to 40V systems. To enable portability, preserve memory during brownouts, and ensure a graceful shutdown on power loss, electronic systems employ batteries and capacitors for backup power. The LTC4418 normally powers the load from the higher priority main supply such as a wall adapter or main battery, switching to the backup supply—typically a battery or large value capacitor—during primary brownout or power loss conditions. With up to 40V operating capability, the LTC4418 … Read More → "Dual Input Prioritizer Provides Low Quiescent Current Backup Supply Switchover Solution"

Mobiveil Inc. and Crossbar Inc. Announce Partnership to Apply Mobiveil’s NVMe Solid State Drive IP to Crossbar’s ReRAM IP blocks

MILPITAS, CALIF. –– September 12, 2017 –– Mobiveil, Inc., a fast-growing supplier of silicon intellectual property (IP), platforms and IP-enabled design services and  Crossbar, Inc., the ReRAM (Resistive Random Access Memory) technology leader, today announced a partnership to apply Mobiveil complete PCIe to NVMe set of solid state drive (SSD) IP to support the Crossbar, Inc., ReRAM IP blocks.

The companies will work together on a … Read More → "Mobiveil Inc. and Crossbar Inc. Announce Partnership to Apply Mobiveil’s NVMe Solid State Drive IP to Crossbar’s ReRAM IP blocks"

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