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STMicroelectronics Works with Hilscher to Provide Scalable Multi-Protocol Industrial Ethernet Platform

Geneva, May 3, 2017 The creation of cost-efficient and compact industrial slave devices that can connect to any Real-Time Ethernet network is now simplified through the combination of the STM32™ ecosystem with the multi-protocol flexibility of Hilscher’s netX control ICs.

The results of this collaboration are the Read More → "STMicroelectronics Works with Hilscher to Provide Scalable Multi-Protocol Industrial Ethernet Platform"

u‑blox announces world’s smallest quad‑band LTE Cat M1 module, ideal for multi‑regional IoT and M2M applications

Low‑power u‑blox SARA‑R410M hardware can be used in a broad range of markets including smart cities, connected healthcare and more.

Thalwil, Switzerland – May 2, 2017 – u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, today announced the world’s smallest quad-band LTE Cat M1 module, the Read More → "u‑blox announces world’s smallest quad‑band LTE Cat M1 module, ideal for multi‑regional IoT and M2M applications"

Synopsys and jNet ThingX Optimize JavaCard OS for Synopsys’ ARC SEM Security Processors

Combination of jNet ThingX JavaCard OS with Synopsys’ Anti-Tamper ARC SEM Cores Eases Development of Common Criteria Certified SoCs

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., and SAN JOSE, Calif., May 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/

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50V MOSFET Gate-Driver ICs from Diodes Incorporated Address Demand for Driving Battery-Powered BLDC Motors

Plano, Texas – May 2nd, 2017 – The DGD0506 and DGD0507 high-frequency gate-driver ICs introduced by Diodes Incorporated are designed for driving two external N-channel MOSFETs in a half-bridge configuration. A 50V rating suits a wide range of motor driving requirements, especially brushless DC (BLDC) motors, which are increasingly being used in battery-powered applications such as drones, fans, e-cigarettes, and cordless power tools including drills, handheld vacuum cleaners and blenders.

Logic level inputs (from 2.5V) allow the DGD0506 and DGD0507 drivers to be directly controlled from 3.3V MCUs, while … Read More → "50V MOSFET Gate-Driver ICs from Diodes Incorporated Address Demand for Driving Battery-Powered BLDC Motors"

Rohde & Schwarz T&M equipment adopted by Renesas for R&D, conformance test and production of IEEE 802.11p devices

The IEEE 802.11p standard is one of the main candidates for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications. Rohde & Schwarz T&M equipment enables semiconductor manufacturer Renesas to provide first class communications solutions for the 11p market.

Munich, May 2, 2017 — Development of wireless, automated communications between traffic participants will continue in order to improve road safety. At present, various wireless technologies are under discussion for implementing vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications. IEEE 802.11p (11p) is one of the promising candidates. Rohde & Schwarz already supports the automotive industry with … Read More → "Rohde & Schwarz T&M equipment adopted by Renesas for R&D, conformance test and production of IEEE 802.11p devices"

Mouser Electronics global distribution network picks up the Plessey ORION™ Beam Forming Module

Plymouth, ENGLAND – 2 May 2017: Plessey, a leading expert in the manufacture of lighting and sensing products and components announced today that Mouser Electronics Inc. is distributing Plessey’s ORION™ beam forming module.

The Plessey Orion PLWS3000 series module represented a size and performance breakthrough for LED lighting modules giving architectural and industrial lighting designers a new level of design freedom. By integrating the LED and optics into a tiny module, the Orion module delivers over 3000 lumens from a unit just 5.6mm thick and 82mm in diameter. The … Read More → "Mouser Electronics global distribution network picks up the Plessey ORION™ Beam Forming Module"

New Ultra Librarian Website Provides Easy Access To ECAD/MCAD Models and Part Pricing Information

The Ultra Librarian library continues to grow and currently offers symbols, footprints, and 3D models for over 9 million electronic components.

Rochester, NY (May 2, 2017) – EMA Design Automation® (www.ema-eda.com), a full-service provider and innovator of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) solutions, has created a … Read More → "New Ultra Librarian Website Provides Easy Access To ECAD/MCAD Models and Part Pricing Information"

ClioSoft® Creates the Secret Sauce to Make Design Reuse a Reality

desigHUB, a customizable ecosystem hosted within the company, enables easy sharing and reuse of design data including IPs, while mitigating the risk of unauthorized usage.

FREMONT, Calif., May 2, 2017 – ClioSoft today unveiled designHUBTM, a next generation ecosystem created primarily for design reuse to enable enterprises utilize existing design resources efficiently within the company. As leader in system-on-chip (SoC) design data and intellectual property ( … Read More → "ClioSoft® Creates the Secret Sauce to Make Design Reuse a Reality"

Cadence Unveils Industry’s First Neural Network DSP IP for Automotive, Surveillance, Drone and Mobile Markets

Complete, standalone DSP offers 1TMAC/sec computational capacity
EMBEDDED VISION SUMMIT, Santa Clara, Calif., May 1, 2017—

Highlights:

•       Complete, standalone DSP runs all neural network layers
•       1 TeraMAC (TMAC)/sec computational capacity fits in less than 1mm2 silicon area
•       General purpose, programmable and future proof to meet evolving requirements
•       Optimized for vision, radar/lidar and fused-sensor applications

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today unveiled the Cadence® Tensilica® Vision C5 DSP, the industry’s first standalone, self-contained neural network DSP IP core optimized for vision, radar/lidar and fused-sensor applications with high-availability … Read More → "Cadence Unveils Industry’s First Neural Network DSP IP for Automotive, Surveillance, Drone and Mobile Markets"

Artesyn Extends Industrial DC-DC Converter Range with New Six and Eight Watt Models in DIP-16 Package

Artesyn Embedded Technologies today extended its range of low power output industrial DC-DC converters, targeting a diverse range of applications, including instrumentation, data communication, telecommunication and computer peripheral equipment, and industrial automation. The new models in Artesyn’s ATA series isolated DC-DC converters cover 6 watt and 8 watt power outputs and comprise 14 variants per power output … Read More → "Artesyn Extends Industrial DC-DC Converter Range with New Six and Eight Watt Models in DIP-16 Package"

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