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Avnet Introduces Cost-Optimized MiniZed Platform for Embedded Vision and Industrial IoT Systems

Single-Core Zynq-7000 SoC-based board delivers performance in small form factor for entry-level application development
June 13, 2017

PHOENIX—June 13, 2017—Avnet , a leading global technology distributor, today introduced the compact and cost-effective MiniZed™ Zynq SoC development platform. MiniZed provides an entry-level development and demonstration platform for single-core Xilinx® Zynq®-7000 All Programmable SoC devices. This cost-optimized solution supports cloud connectivity and industrial IoT applications such as motor control and embedded vision. The $89 starter kit is now available for ordering, with shipments starting in early July. A video demonstration of the MiniZed technology can be viewed here.

Showcasing the power of the Zynq-7000S SoC device family, which features a single-core ARM® Cortex™-A9 processor paired … Read More → "Avnet Introduces Cost-Optimized MiniZed Platform for Embedded Vision and Industrial IoT Systems"

Rambus and Synopsys Collaborate to Deliver Provisioning Services for Hardware Secure Modules

Solution enables secure, remote lifecycle management for automotive, IoT and mobile applications
June 12, 2017

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – June 5, 2017 – Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS) and Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) today announced a new collaboration to accelerate the adoption of advanced security platforms and technologies to protect valuable assets during key and device provisioning. As part of this collaboration, Rambus will provide its CryptoManager infrastructure and key provisioning services to support Synopsys DesignWare® tRoot™ Hardware Secure Modules (HSMs) with Root of Trust, enabling secure remote lifecycle management of connected devices.

“Rambus is pleased to offer secure provisioning for the Synopsys DesignWare tRoot HSMs to ensure customer data is protected,” said Dr. Martin Scott, senior vice … Read More → "Rambus and Synopsys Collaborate to Deliver Provisioning Services for Hardware Secure Modules"

u‑blox delivers new series of secure LTE advanced automotive telematics modules with powerful embedded CPU

TOBY-L4 LTE advanced modules provide a secure, fully integrated gateway solution for automotive OEMs enabling data, voice, positioning, eCall and advanced telematics.
June 12, 2017

Thalwil, Switzerland – June 7, 2017 – u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, today announces the TOBY-L4 series of Automotive Grade telematics modules. The series integrates LTE, UMTS and GSM connectivity with a powerful embedded processor, enabling a wide range of applications on a single device.

Connectivity is at the heart of the TOBY‑L4 LTE Cat 6 modules, providing full gateway capabilities in a single device capable of delivering up to 300Mbit/s data rates with carrier aggregation capability. Its extremely small 248-pin Land Grid Array (LGA) format measuring just 24.8mm by 35.6mm … Read More → "u‑blox delivers new series of secure LTE advanced automotive telematics modules with powerful embedded CPU"

Telit and Zucchetti Ambrogio Robot Deliver Cutting Edge Technology to Your Lawn

Telit’s end-to-end IoT solution enables an eco-friendly, fully-electric, zero-emissions autonomous lawn mower
June 12, 2017

London, June 9, 2017 – Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced that Zucchetti Centro Sistemi (ZCS), an Italian multi-business company, is using Telit’s IoT platform, embedded SIMs and GE910-GNSS cloud-ready cellular module in … Read More → "Telit and Zucchetti Ambrogio Robot Deliver Cutting Edge Technology to Your Lawn"

Spectrum’s AWGs tackle cost effective multi-channel signal generation and offer up to 24 fully synchronous channels

June 12, 2017
Grosshansdorf, Germany, June 2017. Advanced electronic systems are increasingly turning to parallel design architecture to increase their overall performance in applications such as MIMO, radar, quantum computing and multi-lane serial bus testing. To develop these systems, and those with similar multi-receiver/emitter or multi-sensor technology, it is helpful to have the ability to generate multiple synchronized waveforms. Fast Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs) have become the instruments of choice as they allow easy and flexible signal generation.  However, most high-performance AWGs only provide a limited channel count (1 to 4), which can make creating larger test systems quite expensive. In addition, these AWGs … Read More → "Spectrum’s AWGs tackle cost effective multi-channel signal generation and offer up to 24 fully synchronous channels"

Anritsu Company Enhances VectorStar® VNAs to Support High Data Rate Requirements of 5G and Data Center Cloud Systems

New De-embedding Capabilities Allow for More Accurate High-frequency DUT Performance Validation
June 12, 2017

Morgan Hill, CA – May 23, 2017 – Anritsu Company introduces the Universal Fixture Extraction (UFX) option for its VectorStar® vector network analyzers (VNAs) to provide signal integrity and on-wafer engineers with an increased range of on-wafer and fixture calibration choices, even when a full set of calibration standards is not available. Developed to address the design challenges associated with the high-frequency, high data rate requirements of 4G and emerging 5G systems, as well as backhaul and data centers, UFX features unique analysis tools so engineers can more accurately and efficiently evaluate designs.

VectorStar VectorStar VNAs configured with UFX provide signal … Read More → "Anritsu Company Enhances VectorStar® VNAs to Support High Data Rate Requirements of 5G and Data Center Cloud Systems"

Surface-Mount Intelligent Low-Power Modules from STMicroelectronics Save Space in Energy-Efficient Motor Drives

June 12, 2017

Geneva, June 12, 2017 – STMicroelectronics has added five space-saving surface-mount intelligent power modules (IPM) to its SLLIMM™-nano family, giving the choice of IGBT or MOSFET outputs for in-motor or other space-constrained drives all the way from very low power ratings up to 100W.

The new modules deliver high conduction and switching efficiency, especially in hard-switching circuits at frequencies up to 20kHz. The integrated gate-driver circuitry is engineered to minimize electromagnetic emissions (EMI) by managing switching voltage and current slopes (dV/dt, di/dt). The thermally efficient package enhances reliability and allows heatsink-free design, while 2.7mm creepage and 2.0mm … Read More → "Surface-Mount Intelligent Low-Power Modules from STMicroelectronics Save Space in Energy-Efficient Motor Drives"

Micro Crystal and Mouser Electronics Sign Global Agreement

Mouser to Stock Micro Crystal's RTC Modules and Eval Boards
June 12, 2017

June 6, 2017 — Micro Crystal is pleased to announce a global distribution agreeement with Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components.

Mouser is now stocking Micro Crystal’s Real-Time Clock modules, which combine a 32.768 kHz tuning fork crystal resonator with a CMOS-based oscillator and RTC integrated circuit, perfectly factory calibrated inside a miniature ceramic SMD package. Each module is designed to address the demand for high accuracy, temperature compensation, and ultra-low current consumption. The modules provide standard clock and calendar functions and are available in tolerances from 2ppm to 20ppm with options … Read More → "Micro Crystal and Mouser Electronics Sign Global Agreement"

Imec demonstrates for the first time sub-10nm germanium gate-all-around devices

June 9, 2017

KYOTO (Japan) – June 08, 2017 – At this week’s 2017 Symposia on VLSI Technology and Circuits, imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nano-electronics and digital technology unveiled new process improvements for next-generation devices. For the first time, scaled strained germanium p-channel Gate-All-Around (GAA) FETs are shown with sub-10nm diameter, integrated on a 300mm platform. In addition, the research center has obtained a significant improvement in device performance and electrostatic control with high-pressure anneal (HPA) for both strained germanium p-channel FinFET and GAA devices.

High-mobility materials such … Read More → "Imec demonstrates for the first time sub-10nm germanium gate-all-around devices"

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