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VadaTech launches MTCA chassis for processing-rich and high-bandwidth applications

VadaTech, a leading manufacturer of integrated systems, embedded boards, enabling software and application-ready platforms, announces the VT884, a 3U 12-slot MicroTCA chassis. The VT884 is targeted at ASIC emulation, network processing, medical imaging and other processing-rich and high-bandwidth applications.  Power and cooling are sized to allow the chassis to be fully populated with high-end FPGA up to Virtex UltraScale™ XCVU440, while the Extended Options and PinoutPlusTM can be used to support tightly-coupled networks of FPGAs.  Backplane connectivity can be customized, on request, to meet specific emulation architecture requirements.  The chassis includes redundant power supplies and dual … Read More → "VadaTech launches MTCA chassis for processing-rich and high-bandwidth applications"

Intrinsic ID Introduces CITADEL, the SRAM PUF-based Key Provisioning System that Breaks the Barriers of IoT Security

SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwired – February 13, 2017) – RSA CONFERENCE — Intrinsic ID, a leading provider of authentication technology, announced today the availability of CITADEL™, an SRAM Physical Unclonable Function (PUF)-based Key Provisioning System. CITADEL provides unparalleled strength, flexibility and affordability in a package that includes hardware or software IP, manufacturing tools and an OEM management suite. … Read More → "Intrinsic ID Introduces CITADEL, the SRAM PUF-based Key Provisioning System that Breaks the Barriers of IoT Security"

Coventor Unveils New Scientific Findings on Lithography Processing For Improved Semiconductor Scalability and Performance

CARY, NC– February 13, 2017 – Coventor®, Inc., the leading supplier of virtual fabrication solutions for semiconductor devices and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), will present findings from its research on advanced semiconductor fabrication processes at SPIE Advanced Lithography 2017.  The results of these studies provide insight into techniques for advancing the state-of-the-art in semiconductor technology through use of new and emerging photomask,  lithography and process technologies.   

“The semiconductor industry is continually striving to scale device performance and density up while driving costs down,” said Dr. David Fried, CTO of Coventor.   “With advances in lithography, processing … Read More → "Coventor Unveils New Scientific Findings on Lithography Processing For Improved Semiconductor Scalability and Performance"

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Expands to Meet Worldwide Customer Demand

Santa Clara, Calif., February 9, 2017 — GLOBALFOUNDRIES today announced plans to expand its global manufacturing footprint in response to growing customer demand for its comprehensive and differentiated technology portfolio. The company is investing in its existing leading-edge fabs in the United States and Germany, expanding its footprint in China with a fab in Chengdu, and adding capacity for mainstream technologies in Singapore.

“We continue to invest in capacity and technology to meet the needs of our worldwide customer base,” said GF CEO Sanjay Jha. “We are seeing strong demand for both our mainstream and advanced technologies, from our world-class … Read More → "GLOBALFOUNDRIES Expands to Meet Worldwide Customer Demand"

Exar Launches AEC-Q100 Qualified Family of 40V PoL Regulators

  • 3A/5A/8A DC/DC buck regulators simplify system design in automotive applications
  • Pin compatible regulators allow one PCB to fulfill multiple load requirements
  • 5mm x 5mm QFN package with wettable flanks meets optical inspection standards for automotive applications

Fremont, CA – February 13, 2017 – Exar Corporation (NYSE: EXAR), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal application specific technology solutions serving the industrial, infrastructure, automotive and audio/video markets, today announced a new AEC-Q100 qualified family of 40V switching regulators for … Read More → "Exar Launches AEC-Q100 Qualified Family of 40V PoL Regulators"

Intersil Announces Industry’s Smallest Isolated RS-485 Transceiver

MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 13, 2017 – Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ: ISIL), a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, today announced the industry’s smallest isolated RS-485 differential bus transceiver designed to provide 4Mbps bidirectional data transmission for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) networks. The high-speed ISL32704E delivers industry-leading electromagnetic interference (EMI) and common-mode transient immunity (CMTI) in a small 4mm x 5 … Read More → "Intersil Announces Industry’s Smallest Isolated RS-485 Transceiver"

Intrinsic ID’s BROADKEY™ Secures IoT with Key Management Software Powered by SRAM PUF

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2017 – Intrinsic ID, a leading provider of authentication technology, announced today the availability of BROADKEY, key management software powered by its award-winning SRAM Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) technology. BROADKEY allows device manufacturers and OEMS to secure their products with a unique secret key and/or identity without having to add security-dedicated silicon. BROADKEY does not have to be loaded at silicon production but can be installed later in the supply chain or even retrofitted on deployed devices.

Additionally, BROADKEY can wrap and manage other system keys that form … Read More → "Intrinsic ID’s BROADKEY™ Secures IoT with Key Management Software Powered by SRAM PUF"

Handheld oscilloscope from Rohde & Schwarz now offers the functionality of eight test instruments

The robust, handheld R&S Scope Rider now combines the functionality of eight instruments, making it the most versatile oscilloscope in its class. New features include a spectrum analyzer, a frequency counter and a harmonic analyzer for evaluating the quality of power supplies. The right tool is always available, both in the lab and when on the road performing installation, service and maintenance activities. Since the fully insulated, handheld instrument meets measurement category CAT IV requirements, it can be used to perform measurements at the source of low-voltage installations up to 600 V.

Munich, … Read More → "Handheld oscilloscope from Rohde & Schwarz now offers the functionality of eight test instruments"

Renesas Electronics Delivers Next-Generation Emulator That Contributes to Reduced Embedded Software Development Time

Düsseldorf, February 9, 2017 – Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the E2 Emulator, a new-generation on-chip debugging emulator. The E2 is intended as a development environment for the latest devices in the Renesas RH850, RX, and RL78 Families of microcontrollers (MCUs), and for a selection of automotive system(s)-on-chip (SoCs). The new emulator supports the extended debugging functionality of the … Read More → "Renesas Electronics Delivers Next-Generation Emulator That Contributes to Reduced Embedded Software Development Time"

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