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Spectrum’s Multi-channel LXI Digitizers Deliver High Resolution Measurements

January 16, 2017

Grosshansdorf, Germany — January 16th, 2017. Spectrum GmbH has released a range of high-speed 14- and 16-bit LXI-based digitizer products for applications where multiple electronic signals need to be acquired and analyzed.

Twelve new instruments with up to 24, fully synchronized channels extend Spectrum’s digitizerNETBOX family. The 16-bit ADC models offer sampling rates of either 130 MS/s or 250 MS/s, while the 14-bit units feature sampling rates of 500 MS/s.

The high sampling rates and resolutions make the DN6.44x series perfect for wide-band signal capture. The … Read More → "Spectrum’s Multi-channel LXI Digitizers Deliver High Resolution Measurements"

Socionext Accelerates Test Generation and Lowers Test Cost Using Synopsys TetraMAX II

January 16, 2017

Highlights:

TetraMAX II ATPG demonstrated an order-of-magnitude reduction in test generation time from more than a week to days while producing 50% fewer patterns
Socionext confirmed low-power tests from TetraMAX II ATPG on their upcoming SoC design
TetraMAX II ATPG ran in Socionext’s flow with minimal effort due to compatibility with the previous TetraMAX ATPG solution

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced that Socionext is achieving substantial reduction in test generation time from more than a week to days with TetraMAX^® II ATPG, … Read More → "Socionext Accelerates Test Generation and Lowers Test Cost Using Synopsys TetraMAX II"

Ventec’s Martin Cotton to unveil industry’s most advanced Ultra-Low Dk PCB Materials for High-Speed Low-Loss Applications at DesignCon 2017

January 13, 2017

Ventec International, a world leader in the production of polyimide & high reliability epoxy laminates and prepregs, is participating at the 2017 DesignCon show in Santa Clara, CA, USA from 31st January to 2nd February as both an exhibitor on booth #118 and technical presenter. The presentation will unveil the industry’s most advanced ultra-low Dk PCB materials for high-speed low-loss applications.

Ventec will be participating at DesignCon 2017, the premier conference for chip, board, and systems design engineers, on booth #118 and has specifically chosen the event as the ideal platform to unveil the industry’s latest advances in PCB … Read More → "Ventec’s Martin Cotton to unveil industry’s most advanced Ultra-Low Dk PCB Materials for High-Speed Low-Loss Applications at DesignCon 2017"

Macronix Memory Incorporated in New Qualcomm Technologies’ LTE IoT Chipset Reference Design

January 13, 2017

Hsinchu, Taiwan, 12 January, 2017 – Macronix International Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2337), a leading integrated device manufacturer in the Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) market, today announced that the NAND MCP memory solution has been adopted and incorporated by Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated as a part of the reference design for a Qualcomm Technologies’ LTE Cat. M1/NB-1 chipset, the MDM9206 modem.
Macronix’s industry-standard multichip packages (MCPs) combine RAM and Flash memories into one package, satisfying the demands of today’s consumers on their mobile and connected devices. The NAND MCP is co-developed with our strategic … Read More → "Macronix Memory Incorporated in New Qualcomm Technologies’ LTE IoT Chipset Reference Design"

Extended System Functionality in Safe, Modular Train Control from MEN Micro

January 13, 2017

Four new boards offer various I/O to meet specific requirements
Significant system extension in remote or complex railway applications
Safe, reliable operation ensured with EN 50155-compliant boards and systems

BLUE BELL, Pa. January 2017 – MEN Micro now offers a series of rugged I/O boards for use with the menTCS (MEN Train Control System), designed for Read More → "Extended System Functionality in Safe, Modular Train Control from MEN Micro"

AECQ100-Qualified Hall Effect IC Family from Diodes Incorporated Offers Wide Choice of Switching Sensitivities

January 12, 2017

Plano, Texas – January 11th, 2017 – Targeting automotive applications, Diodes Incorporated has introduced a new family of high-voltage, unipolar Hall effect switch ICs that are qualified to AECQ100 Grade 0 and offer a range of operating sensitivities. Designed for position and proximity sensing in applications such as seat buckle fastening, door and trunk open, close and lock function detection, and the position of gear stick, wipers, mirrors and valves, the AH336xQ and AH339xQ series contactless switches meet end-use requirements both within the vehicle cabin and engine compartment.

The AH336xQ and AH339xQ are activated … Read More → "AECQ100-Qualified Hall Effect IC Family from Diodes Incorporated Offers Wide Choice of Switching Sensitivities"

Mentor Graphics Expands Comprehensive ISO 26262 Qualification Program

January 12, 2017

Wilsonville, Ore., Jan. 12, 2017 – Building on its extensive portfolio of electrical and electronic design automation solutions for automotive markets, Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today introduced Mentor Safe – one of the industry’s broadest and most comprehensive ISO 26262 qualification programs.

The program includes the Nucleus® SafetyCert™ real time operating system, the Volcano™ VSTAR AUTOSAR operating system and BSW stack, and a growing array of ISO 26262 certified documentation and qualification reports for Mentor tools supporting design and verification of system-on-chip (SoC), system, mechanical and thermal applications. The Mentor Safe … Read More → "Mentor Graphics Expands Comprehensive ISO 26262 Qualification Program"

Altium Releases New Version of Leading PCB Design Software Committed to Passionate Design

January 11, 2017

Altium LLC, the Global Provider of Innovative Electronic Design Solutions, Announces the Release of Their Latest Update to Leading PCB Design Software with Altium Designer 17, Furthering Their Commitment to Passionate Design.

After experiencing record user growth in the past year, Altium has launched the latest version of their leading PCB design software with Altium Designer 17. This release further embodies Altium’s commitment to passionate design by significantly reducing the time spent on non-design related tasks. Designers can leverage several advanced … Read More → "Altium Releases New Version of Leading PCB Design Software Committed to Passionate Design"

Macnica Completes Integration of Networked Media Interface Media Transport

January 11, 2017

SOLANA BEACH, Calif. — Jan. 11, 2017 — Through its ongoing partnership with Sony, Macnica has implemented an intellectual property core that is fully compliant to the Networked Media Interface (NMI) media transport (SMPTE RDD40: Essence-independent IP Live Networked Media Transport) specification. Its interoperability has been validated by Sony and is now available.

Macnica can offer the NMI solution alongside its existing ST2022-1/2/5/6/7 and TR-03 (draft ST2110) solutions. Third-party manufacturers of broadcast equipment can now license Macnica’s intellectual property to enable their standards-based IP products to integrate seamlessly with NMI solutions.

Macnica is a member of the … Read More → "Macnica Completes Integration of Networked Media Interface Media Transport"

TT Electronics’ sensors heading for Mars in 2020!

January 11, 2017

Woking, UK, 11 January 2017 – TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, has today announced that its sensors will be used in the NASA mission to the planet Mars in 2020. The robustness of the company’s Hall-effect sensors enables them to withstand the harsh environments found on Mars.

The Hall-effect sensors from TT Electronics are key components in NASA’s new Mars 2020 Rover that will be landing on the surface of the red planet in 2021. These sensors detect magnetic … Read More → "TT Electronics’ sensors heading for Mars in 2020!"

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