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Synopsys Interface IP Portfolio on 16-nm FinFET Process Meets Stringent Automotive AEC-Q100 Grade 1 Temperature Requirements

DesignWare PHY IP for LPDDR4, MIPI, PCI Express and Ethernet Delivers High Reliability for ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle SoCs

August 1, 2017

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

AEC-Q100 designed and tested DesignWare IP includes LPDDR4, MIPI D-PHY, PCI Express 3.1 and Ethernet on 16-nm FinFET process technologies
IP with available test reports meets Grade 1 temperature (-40C to 125C ambient) and … Read More → "Synopsys Interface IP Portfolio on 16-nm FinFET Process Meets Stringent Automotive AEC-Q100 Grade 1 Temperature Requirements"

A new era for Arduino begins today

July 31, 2017

Chiasso, Italy, July 28th 2017: BCMI, the company founded by Massimo Banzi, David Cuartielles, David Mellis and Tom Igoe, co-founders of Arduino, announces that today it has acquired 100% ownership of Arduino AG, the corporation which owns all of the Arduino trademarks.

Following the acquisition, Mr. Massimo Banzi becomes the new Chairman and CTO of Arduino. Dr. Fabio Violante will be appointed as the new CEO, replacing Mr. Federico Musto who will pursue other opportunities outside Arduino AG.

“This is the beginning of a new era for Arduino in which we will strengthen and renew our commitment … Read More → "A new era for Arduino begins today"

Two New ProTek Devices TVS Arrays Guard Against ESD Strikes in High-Speed Interfaces

July 31, 2017

TEMPE, Ariz. – July 31, 2017 – ProTek Devices™ has introduced two new steering diode / transient voltage suppressor arrays (TVS array) designed for electrostatic discharge (ESD) circuit protection in various popular high-speed interfaces. Such interfaces include USB, DVI and HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 1394 FireWire, and SATA and PCIe.

The first new combo steering diode TVS array is the PLR0502-6, which has an ultra-low capacitance of 0.7pF typical (max I/O to I/O). It meets IEC standards 61000-4-2 (ESD), air ±15kV, contact ±8kV; 61000-4-4 (EFT), and 61000-4-5 (surge): 3A, 50W, 8/20 micro seconds. The … Read More → "Two New ProTek Devices TVS Arrays Guard Against ESD Strikes in High-Speed Interfaces"

Second-generation wireless network tester from Netscout now available from RS Components

Handheld AirCheck G2 wireless communications tester provides rugged portable testing for network issues

July 28, 2017

OXFORD, UK, 27 July, 2017 – RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has announced availability of a wireless network tester from Netscout, (http://uk.rs-online.com/web/b/netscout/) which provides fast, simple and accurate isolation and troubleshooting of wireless issues. Supporting a large variety of … Read More → "Second-generation wireless network tester from Netscout now available from RS Components"

Fairview Microwave Launches High-Reliability Voltage-Controlled Oscillators in Hermetically Sealed SMT Packages

New Voltage-Controlled Oscillators Cover Frequency Bands Ranging From 10 MHz to 4350 MHz

July 28, 2017

ALLEN, Texas – Fairview Microwave Inc., a supplier of on-demand microwave and RF components, has released 16 new voltage-controlled oscillator(VCO) models covering bands from 10 MHz to 4350 MHz. Unlike traditional oscillators with a single fixed frequency, VCOs allow the frequency of the output signal to be varied by adjusting the amplitude of the input tuning voltage. These products are used in military electronics, SATCOM, test … Read More → "Fairview Microwave Launches High-Reliability Voltage-Controlled Oscillators in Hermetically Sealed SMT Packages"

New congatec quick starter set simplifies evaluation of COM Express Type 7 server-on-modules

congatec lays foundation for modular micro server designs

July 28, 2017

San Diego, CA, July 27, 2017 * * * congatec – a leading technology company for embedded computer modules, single board computers and embedded design and manufacturing services – launches the new COM Express Type 7 quick starter set as the fundamental basis for OEM’s modular micro server designs. The new quick starter set simplifies the evaluation of the first server-on-modules designed in accordance to PICMG’s COM Express Type 7 standard, poised to be globally deployed in cloud, edge, and fog server applications. Engineers further benefit from reduced validation efforts of their own carrier board layouts, as they can re-use the proposed best practice components and … Read More →

Enhanced Connector Series from Amphenol Distributes High Current DC Power in Compact Design

Amphe-PD series transmits more power with less heat for high performance industrial and datacom equipment

July 27, 2017

Technical Specifications

Uses proven RADSOK technology
UL listed at 69A
CSA listed at 55A
Power contacts available up to 120

Sidney, N.Y. July 2017 – Amphenol Industrial Products Group, a global leader in interconnect systems, now offers a versatile connection system that distributes … Read More → "Enhanced Connector Series from Amphenol Distributes High Current DC Power in Compact Design"

Avnet Expands Rapid Prototyping Support with MikroElektronika Agreement in the Americas

July 27, 2017

PHOENIX, AZ and BELGRADE, SERBIA — July 26, 2017– Avnet (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced a distribution agreement in the Americas with MikroElektronika, a leading provider of hardware and software tools supporting rapid prototype and … Read More → "Avnet Expands Rapid Prototyping Support with MikroElektronika Agreement in the Americas"

Pixus Offers New Protective Covers for PCBs

July 27, 2017

Waterloo, Ontario — July 25, 2017 – Pixus Technologies, a provider of embedded computing and enclosure solutions, now offers protective solder-side covers for 3U and 6U Eurocard PCBs. The covers come in version that mount to OpenVPX, CompactPCI, and VME/64x boards.

The Pixus PCB covers mount to Eurocard-based boards and provide mechanical protection of the component side of the modules during storage and transportation. The attachment holes are per the respective OpenVPX, CompactPCI, and VME/64x specifications. The covers come in solid or perforated options.

Standard sizes are 3U x 160mm and 6U x 160mm. There are also … Read More → "Pixus Offers New Protective Covers for PCBs"

Maxim’s PMICs Offer Hearables Lowest Standby Power and High Efficiency at Less Than 1/2 the Size

MAX77650 and MAX77651 with single inductor multi-output regulator and charger are optimized for small Li-ion batteries

July 27, 2017

San Jose, CA—July 26, 2017—Designers of Bluetooth^® headphones, activity monitors, smart garments, smartwatches, and other size-constrained devices can now increase battery life and efficiency using the MAX77650/MAX77651 power management ICs (PMICs) from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM).