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Synopsys’ IC Validator Signoff Physical Verification Delivers 2X Memory Reduction in Latest Release

August 31, 2015

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) today announced the 2015.06 release of its comprehensive physical verification signoff product, IC Validator. The 2015.06 release focuses on refinements to the core engines to deliver a 2X memory footprint reduction. With IC Validator 2015.06, designers can extend the use of their current workstations and manage multiple concurrent jobs with greater ease. The new release delivers 20 percent faster signoff DRC performance on average and is as much as 2X faster in many cases. IC Validator extends support for emerging process nodes and FinFET technology with new four-color patterning decomposition and verification support. Certified signoff runsets at 28 nanometers (nm) … Read More → "Synopsys’ IC Validator Signoff Physical Verification Delivers 2X Memory Reduction in Latest Release"

Synopsys Initiates $100 Million Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement

August 28, 2015

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced that it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (ASR) with Bank of America Merrill Lynch to repurchase an aggregate of $100 million of Synopsys stock. This is the second ASR launched during the current fiscal year – the first being a $180 million ASR that was instituted in December 2014.

Under the terms of the ASR, Synopsys will receive an initial share delivery of approximately 1.7 million shares, with the remainder to be settled on or before December 7, 2015, upon completion of the repurchase. The specific number of shares that … Read More → "Synopsys Initiates $100 Million Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement"

Proven Power Solutions for Altera Arria 10 FPGA

August 28, 2015

MILPITAS, CA – August 27, 2015 – Linear Technology Corporation announces power management solutions for the Altera® Arria® 10 FPGA Development Kit. Technical details of this board can be found at linear.com/altera. Linear Technology’s solutions address key power requirements of the Arria 10 FPGA Development Kit and its supporting system blocks. For example, the LTC3877 VID Controller plus LTC3874 Phase Extender DC/DC Regulator provide 105A at 0.95V for the core rail … Read More → "Proven Power Solutions for Altera Arria 10 FPGA"

ETC Simulation Contracted by Concordia University to Expand ADMS Training System with Utilities Capabilities

August 27, 2015

SOUTHAMPTON, PA, USA, August 27, 2015 – Environmental Tectonics Corporation’s (OTC Pink: ETCC) (“ETC” or the “Company”) Simulation Division (“ETC Simulation”), located in Orlando, Fla., has announced the signing of a contract with Concordia University Portland to expand their Advanced Disaster Management Simulator (“ADMS”) training suite to include additional capabilities to support the training of utility companies in emergency management.

The partnership between Concordia University and the Western Energy Institute, in cooperation with Portland General Electric will be the first of its … Read More → "ETC Simulation Contracted by Concordia University to Expand ADMS Training System with Utilities Capabilities"

Neonode Will Showcase zForce DRIVE at the 66th Frankfurt Motor Show IAA

August 27, 2015

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug. 27, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Neonode Inc. (NASDAQ:NEON), the leading optical touch and proximity technology company for automotive Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems, will in cooperation with Autoliv Inc.(NYSE:ALV) (SSE:ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, showcase the innovative zForce(R) DRIVE(TM) MultiSensing(R) steering wheel at the 66th Frankfurt Motor Show IAA.

zForce DRIVE steering wheel is already in testing with a number of large automotive OEMs. The gesture and touch enabled steering … Read More → "Neonode Will Showcase zForce DRIVE at the 66th Frankfurt Motor Show IAA"

Fairview Microwave Expands Waveguide Portfolio with New Family of Waveguide Directional Couplers

August 27, 2015

Allen, TX – Fairview Microwave Inc., a supplier of on-demand microwave and RF components, introduces their new family of precision waveguide directional couplers. This release consists of 28 models covering a frequency range from 18 GHz to 110 GHz in seven popular frequency bands including K, Ka, Q, U, V, E and W bands.

Fairview Microwave’s waveguide couplers are available in waveguide sizes from WR-42 up to 18 GHz all the way to WR-10 up to 110 GHz. These directional couplers are offered with 10 dB or 20 dB coupling values and have high directivity of 30 dB typical with insertion loss … Read More → "Fairview Microwave Expands Waveguide Portfolio with New Family of Waveguide Directional Couplers"

STMicroelectronics Pushes MEMS Innovation in Smart Things, Smart Environments, and Smart Driving

August 27, 2015

Taipei, Taiwan, August 27, 2015 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, a top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer and the world’s leading supplier of MEMS for consumer and mobile applications, and a top-three supplier of automotive ICs, today announced that two of its executives will deliver keynote speeches at the SEMICON Taiwan 2015 MEMS Forum.

Benedetto Vigna, Executive Vice President and General Manager of ST’s Analog, MEMS and Sensors Group will talk about the enabling role of MEMS and Sensors in bringing to life Smart Things (Internet of … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Pushes MEMS Innovation in Smart Things, Smart Environments, and Smart Driving"

Honeywell Introduces Quadrature Speed and Direction Sensor with Enhanced Reliability

August 26, 2015

MINNEAPOLIS, August 26, 2015 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today introduced its MagSpeed Quadrature output speed and direction sensor that combines high-performance accuracy with industry-leading reliability. The new sensor is designed and tested to perform within potentially harsh conditions that could cause malfunctions and system downtime from moisture, extreme temperatures and electrical noise.

“Machine downtime is costly for all manufacturers, and sensor failures can be especially difficult to identify and troubleshoot,” said Ted Tomita, product marketing manager, Honeywell Sensing & Productivity Solutions. “The Magspeed Quadrature Sensor is a solution that can reliably perform in nearly any condition, backed by Honeywell’s … Read More → "Honeywell Introduces Quadrature Speed and Direction Sensor with Enhanced Reliability"

Synopsys Announces Results of Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition

August 26, 2015

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced that students from the University of Rochester and University of Arizona received awards for their entries in the 2015 Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition. The annual competition is open to students in North America working toward a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree who utilize Synopsys’ CODE V® or LightTools® software to perform optical design and engineering research. The awards are granted to students who have … Read More → "Synopsys Announces Results of Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition"

New Power MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics Approach “Perfect” Switching Performance

August 26, 2015

Geneva, August 26, 2015 – STMicroelectronics has extended its popular MDmesh™ M2 series of N-channel power MOSFETs with the introduction of a new family of devices that offer the industry’s highest power efficiencies in power supplies for servers, laptops, telecom, and consumer applications, especially under light-load conditions. With these new devices, designers can create switching power conversion solutions that are lighter and more compact, while more easily meeting increasingly stringent energy-efficiency targets.

The new 600V MDmesh M2 EP devices combine ST’s proven strip layout with a new improved vertical structure and an optimized diffusion process to … Read More → "New Power MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics Approach “Perfect” Switching Performance"

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