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STMicroelectronics Introduces First Automotive CAN ESD Protection Devices Compliant with All Key Interface Protocols

July 7, 2015

Geneva, July 7, 2015 – The continual introduction of new electronics-based features in cars, including various Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), has led to a proliferation of communications protocols that offer different combinations of speed, cost, and flexibility. Now, STMicroelectronics has introduced two new devices that combine superior protection of CAN (Controller Area Network) bus lines against electrostatic discharges and other transients and market-unique compliance with all key automotive interfaces.

The ESDCAN02-2BWY and ESDCAN03-2BWY are automotive-grade dual-line Transil™ devices that leverage ST’s long-term leadership in transient protection devices^{^[1]}and … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Introduces First Automotive CAN ESD Protection Devices Compliant with All Key Interface Protocols"

High Efficiency LTPoE++ PD Controllers Integrate Forward/Flyback Controller

July 7, 2015

MILPITAS, CA – July 7, 2015 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LT4276 LTPoE++^™, PoE+ and PoE-compliant powered device (PD) interface controllers for applications requiring 2W to 90W of delivered power. The LT4276 integrates a PD controller and an isolated switching regulator controller, capable … Read More → "High Efficiency LTPoE++ PD Controllers Integrate Forward/Flyback Controller"

Sonics and AlphaChips Collaborate to Develop Advanced SoC Design Platforms

July 7, 2015

Milpitas, Calif. – July 7, 2015 – Sonics, Inc., the world’s foremost supplier of on-chip network (NoC) technologies and services, today announced that it is collaborating with AlphaChips, a Korean semiconductor design services company, on the development of advanced SoC design platforms. Sonics will provide the SonicsGN^® NoC for integration of semiconductor IP and consult with AlphaChips on the front-end RTL design flow for the SoC platforms. In addition, Sonics will work closely with AlphaChips on power management specification and implementation for the SoC platforms based on its recently introduced ICE-Grain™ Power Architecture.

“We are excited … Read More → "Sonics and AlphaChips Collaborate to Develop Advanced SoC Design Platforms"

AUTOSAR Integrated With MOST® Infotainment and Advanced Driver Assistance Networking Technology

July 7, 2015

CHANDLER, Ariz., July 7, 2015 — Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced that designers using the Automotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR) to develop and reuse their in-vehicle software can now connect their systems to not only networking technologies such as CAN and LIN, but also to the MOST^® Cooperation’s automotive-proven MOST networking technology. This means that Microchip’s MOST Intelligent Network Interface Controllers (INICs) can be used for cross-domain communication in an AUTOSAR system, such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), which simplifies automotive networking and diagnostics.

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New Lightweight Terminations for Aerospace Reduce Weight up to 60 Percent

July 7, 2015

HARRISBURG, Pa. – July 7, 2015 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, announces its new COPALUM Lite sealed terminals and splices that provide up to 60 percent in weight savings versus copper terminal alternatives, and up to 53 percent weight savings versus drop-forged aluminum terminals. The new terminals feature the time-tested dry crimp technology that has provided three decades of reliable connectivity to the commercial aerospace industry.

“Saving weight is always critical when designing interconnect solutions for aerospace applications,” said Steve McIntire, product manager, Global Aerospace, Defense & Marine, TE. “We’ve taken the time-tested COPALUM design and … Read More → "New Lightweight Terminations for Aerospace Reduce Weight up to 60 Percent"

Tektronix Showcases New and Enhanced Coherent Optical Test Solutions at ECOC 2015

July 7, 2015

BRACKNELL, UK – 6 July 2015 – Tektronix, the world’s leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, announced today that the company will be showcasing a wide range of optical test and measurement products and solutions at ECOC 2015 (Stand 435) which takes place from 28 – 30 September 2015 in Valencia, Spain.

Tektronix will showcase a wide range of applications to test the world’s most complex components for coherent optical and communication design which include the following:

40 Gb/s stressed pattern generation for high speed datacom and telecom … Read More → "Tektronix Showcases New and Enhanced Coherent Optical Test Solutions at ECOC 2015"

IAR Systems extends industry-leading Renesas RX tools with static code analysis

July 7, 2015

Uppsala, Sweden—July 7, 2015—IAR Systems presents version 2.80 of the complete C/C++ compiler and debugger toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench for RX. The new version adds integrated static code analysis through C-STAT, which makes it possible for RX developers to take full control of their code and enables companies to save valuable time and money in their development projects.

Static analysis finds potential issues in code by doing an analysis on the source code level. Such errors as memory leaks, access violations, arithmetic errors and array and string overruns can cause security issues and affect the performance and … Read More → "IAR Systems extends industry-leading Renesas RX tools with static code analysis"

New ZestET2-NJ Gigabit Ethernet FPGA Module Launches

July 7, 2015

Oxford, UK company Orange Tree Technologies has just announced the launch of a compact new addition to its product family, the ZestET2-NJ, a high performance Gigabit Ethernet FPGA module. Comprising Gigabit Ethernet processing engine, Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA, DDR3 memory and general purpose I/O, it is aimed at data acquisition and control applications in markets such as industrial vision, radar, sonar and medical imaging.

The small size of the new addition makes it ideal for integration into customers’ end products and as you would expect from Orange Tree boards, it concentrates on high performance without the … Read More → "New ZestET2-NJ Gigabit Ethernet FPGA Module Launches"

Bosch Security Systems Relies on Wind River Android Expertise for Foundation of the DCN multimedia Conference System

July 7, 2015

ALAMEDA, Calif. – July 7, 2015 – Wind River®, a world leader in delivering software for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced that Bosch Security Systems B. V. is using Android expertise from Wind River for the development of their next generation DCN multimedia Conference System.

Bosch Security Systems has released the DCN multimedia Conference System which utilizes OMNEO, an IP-based media networking architecture and includes user-friendly touch-screen Multimedia Devices. Wind River provided an optimized Android software platform and comprehensive software integration services, helping Bosch to concentrate on delivering innovative features and shortening time-to-market. For more … Read More → "Bosch Security Systems Relies on Wind River Android Expertise for Foundation of the DCN multimedia Conference System"

Sundance adds low-cost Artix-7 FPGA to PC/104

July 6, 2015

Kane Computing are pleased to announce that Sundance Multiprocessor Technology, an established supplier and manufacturer of Embedded Computing Modules for the PC/104 compatible format, has taken full advantage of the current generation of lowest-cost Xilinx Artix-7 family, integrating four-lanes of Gen2 PCI-Express and re-programmable logic using the free Xilinx Vivado 2015 tools and designed it onto the latest PC/104® form-factor, called OneBank™

The EMC2-7A can use commercial, … Read More → "Sundance adds low-cost Artix-7 FPGA to PC/104"

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