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Avnet Introduces Kintex UltraScale All Programmable FPGA Development Kit

PHOENIX—December 22, 2015—Embedded system designers looking for a fully configurable, high performance hardware platform for engineering and verifying applications based on the Kintex® UltraScale FPGA family from Xilinx will find the functionality they need in the new Kintex®UltraScale FPGA Development Kit released today by Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: < … Read More → "Avnet Introduces Kintex UltraScale All Programmable FPGA Development Kit"

Avalue introduces Intel® Pentium®/Celeron® processor N3000 family Embedded Board – ECM-BSW and tiny embedded system – EPC-BSW

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, December 22nd, 2015 – Avalue Technology Inc. (TAIEX: 3479-TW), a global embedded solution provider and an associate member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, is introducing the Intel® Pentium®/Celeron® processor N3000 family Embedded Board –Read More → "Avalue introduces Intel® Pentium®/Celeron® processor N3000 family Embedded Board – ECM-BSW and tiny embedded system – EPC-BSW"

GreenPeak Family@Home Solution transforms the Smart House into a Smart Home

Las Vegas, Nevada – December 22, 2015 – At CES 2016 GreenPeak Technologies, the world leading low power RF semiconductor company for Smart Home and IoT connectivity, will unveil and demonstrate the new Family@Home application.

The Family@Home system, currently being tested by the world’s largest service providers, combines cloud intelligence, wireless connectivity and battery-powered sensors to keep an eye on your home – your most valuable asset – and your family and loved ones, providing peace of mind, comfort and security for today’ … Read More → "GreenPeak Family@Home Solution transforms the Smart House into a Smart Home"

STMicroelectronics’ New Digital Power Amplifiers for Car Audio Deliver Cleaner Sound and Simplify System Design

  • Second-generation digital audio amplifiers coming to market after world first in 2012, bringing increased performance
  • New components simplify system design and lower cost for car-radio suppliers while delivering purer, clearer sound to drivers and passengers

Geneva, December 21, 2015 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is extending its lead in digital automotive-audio technologies by launching a second generation of power amplifiers that simplify design for car-radio system suppliers and deliver better listening experiences to drivers and passengers – even in smaller cars.

ST’s new, second-generation < … Read More → "STMicroelectronics’ New Digital Power Amplifiers for Car Audio Deliver Cleaner Sound and Simplify System Design"

Nordic Semiconductor demonstrates smart home technologies and hosts design partners’ innovative wireless products at International CES 2016

Oslo, Norway – December 17, 2015 – Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSE: NOD) today announces it will demonstrate Bluetooth® Smart-enabled smart home technologies at International CES 2016. The company is also confirming details of exhibits, demonstrations, and design partner companies it will be hosting on its booth (Booth 73566 at the Sands Exhibition hall) at CES. CES is the world’s leading consumer electronics exhibition and is organized by the U.S.-based Consumer Technology Association (CTA). The event will be held in Las Vegas, NV, from January 6 to 9, 2016</ … Read More → "Nordic Semiconductor demonstrates smart home technologies and hosts design partners’ innovative wireless products at International CES 2016"

Imec, KU Leuven and NERF Combine Electronics and Photonics in Neural Probes

Leuven (Belgium)—Dec. 18, 2015—At last week’s IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting 2015, world-leading nanoelectronics research center imec, KU Leuven, and Neuro-Electronics Research Flanders (NERF, set up by VIB/KU Leuven and imec) presented a set of silicon neural probes that combine 12 monolithically integrated optrodes using a CMOS compatible process. The probes enable optical stimulation and electronic detection of individual neurons, based on optogenetics techniques. They pave the way to a greater understanding of the brain and towards novel treatments for brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, autism, and … Read More → "Imec, KU Leuven and NERF Combine Electronics and Photonics in Neural Probes"

Keysight Technologies Expands UXM Multi-Format Test Capabilities with GSM, TD-SCDMA

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Dec. 18, 2015 – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced the addition of GSM, GPRS, EGPRS and TD-SCDMA, HSPA test capabilities to the E7515A UXM wireless test set. With these enhancements, UE developers can validate their multi-format LTE devices within a single UXM test set.

The new GSM and TD-SCDMA test applications allow fast-switching between W-CDMA, GSM and TD-SCDMA formats in a single UXM with just one transceiver hardware set. The new test applications also include the powerful … Read More → "Keysight Technologies Expands UXM Multi-Format Test Capabilities with GSM, TD-SCDMA"

Microchip’s LoRa® Wireless Module is World’s First to Pass LoRa Alliance Certification; Ensures Interoperation of Long-Range, Low-Power IoT Networks

CHANDLER, Ariz., Dec. 17, 2015 [NASDAQ:  MCHP] — Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced that its RN2483 LoRa® module is the world’s first to pass the LoRa Alliance’s LoRaWAN™ Certification Program. The RN2483 module was independently tested by Espotel’s accredited test laboratory to meet the functional requirements of the latest LoRaWAN 1.0 protocol specification, for operation … Read More → "Microchip’s LoRa® Wireless Module is World’s First to Pass LoRa Alliance Certification; Ensures Interoperation of Long-Range, Low-Power IoT Networks"

Semtech to Demonstrate Breakthrough Technology Platforms for the Internet of Things (IoT), Wireless Charging, and Intelligent Power Switching at CES 2016

CAMARILLO, Calif., December 17, 2015 — Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, will showcase LoRa® Wireless IoT solutions, as well as demonstrate its power management portfolio, including its tri-mode wireless charging solution,Neo-Iso™ intelligent power switch platform and other Read More → "Semtech to Demonstrate Breakthrough Technology Platforms for the Internet of Things (IoT), Wireless Charging, and Intelligent Power Switching at CES 2016"

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