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Bosch Explores Strategic Options for its Akustica MEMS Microphone Business

November 21, 2016

Bosch offers MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) microphones for consumer electronics products through Akustica
In response to expression of interest Bosch will investigate strategic alternatives for the Akustica MEMS microphones business
Akustica is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bosch

November 18, 2016 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bosch, the leading global supplier for MEMS … Read More → "Bosch Explores Strategic Options for its Akustica MEMS Microphone Business"

Leti Announces H2020 Project to Develop Si-photonics-based Transceivers for Low-cost, High-speed Data Communications

November 21, 2016

GRENOBLE, France – Nov. 21, 2016 – Leti, an institute of CEA Tech, announced the launch of a European Commission Horizon 2020 project to enable mass commercialization of Si-photonics-based transceivers to meet future data-transmission requirements in data centers and super computing systems.

The Leti-coordinated COSMICC project will combine CMOS electronics and Si-photonics with innovative high-throughput, fiber-attachment techniques. These scalable solutions will provide performance improvement an order of … Read More → "Leti Announces H2020 Project to Develop Si-photonics-based Transceivers for Low-cost, High-speed Data Communications"

Mobileye Adopts Key Synopsys Automotive Functional Safety Verification Solution to Enable ISO 26262 Compliance of its Next-Generation ADAS SoCs

November 21, 2016

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced that Mobileye N.V. has selected Synopsys’ Z01X™ functional safety verification solution to meet ISO 26262 automotive safety compliance for Mobileye’s next generation of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) SoCs. Z01X’s industry-leading, high-performance fault simulation enables Mobileye to quickly perform practical fault injection flows to attain the most stringent ISO 26262 ASIL D certification for their advanced automotive SoCs.

“Our fourth-generation product, EyeQ4, is an extremely high performance and complex SoC, that must meet … Read More → "Mobileye Adopts Key Synopsys Automotive Functional Safety Verification Solution to Enable ISO 26262 Compliance of its Next-Generation ADAS SoCs"

Mouser Electronics and Grant Imahara Partner with Easy Aerial to Develop a Unique Search and Rescue Drone Platform

November 21, 2016

November 21, 2016 – Mouser Electronics Inc., together with Easy Aerial Inc. and celebrity engineer Grant Imahara today launched its … Read More → "Mouser Electronics and Grant Imahara Partner with Easy Aerial to Develop a Unique Search and Rescue Drone Platform"

100V, 600mA, Synchronous Step-Down Delivers Over 93% Efficiency

November 21, 2016

MILPITAS, CA – November 21, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8630, a 600mA, 100V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. Synchronous rectification delivers efficiency as high as 93% while Burst Mode® operation keeps quiescent current under 7µA in no-load standby conditions. Its 3V to 100V input voltage range makes it ideal for 48V automotive systems, dual battery transportation, industrial and 36V to 72V telecom applications. Its internal high efficiency switches can deliver up to 600mA of continuous output current to voltages as low as 0.8V. The LT8630’s Burst Mode operation offers ultralow quiescent current, making it well suited for applications such … Read More → "100V, 600mA, Synchronous Step-Down Delivers Over 93% Efficiency"

Keysight Technologies Demonstrates Flexible, Cost-Effective EW Test, Verification Solutions at AOC International Symposium

November 21, 2016

Highlights:

Scalable systems and angle of attack (AoA) capabilities create realistic EW threat environments
SystemVue software delivers phased-array beamforming modeling and analysis

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 21, 2016 – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced it will demonstrate flexible and cost-effective commercial-based electronic warfare (EW) test and verification solutions at the Read More → "Keysight Technologies Demonstrates Flexible, Cost-Effective EW Test, Verification Solutions at AOC International Symposium"

Printed Circuit Boards Offer Universal Supercapacitor Balancing with Ultra-Low Power

November 18, 2016

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Nov. 17, 2016 –Advanced Linear Devices Inc. (ALD), a design innovation leader in analog semiconductors, today announces the immediate availability of universal printed circuit boards(PCB) designed to automatically balance leakage currents and manages over voltage enabling ultra-low power usage in supercapacitors used in a series stack. The board uses ALD’s SAB MOSFETs to balance the leakage current in each individual supercapacitor cells, even for cell of 3000 Farad (F) or more.

The PCB is designed to allow system engineers to test, evaluate, prototype … Read More → "Printed Circuit Boards Offer Universal Supercapacitor Balancing with Ultra-Low Power"

Sierra Monitor Corporation Bridges BACnet to the Cloud

November 18, 2016

Milpitas, California – November 17, 2016 – Sierra Monitor Corporation (OTCQB: SRMC), a provider of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions that connect and protect high-value infrastructure assets, today announced that its industry-leading BACnet gateways, routers, and network explorers are now “IIoT-Empowered out-of-the-box” and are shipping with new software that allows customers to securely register, access, and manage their field-installed products from Sierra Monitor’s FieldPoP device cloud. By … Read More → "Sierra Monitor Corporation Bridges BACnet to the Cloud"

Cadence Releases XJTAG DFT Assistant for OrCAD Capture

November 18, 2016

SAN JOSE, Calif., 08 Nov 2016 – Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced that its OrCAD^® Capture has been enhanced to now include XJTAG^® DFT Assistant, an easy-to-use interface that significantly increases the design for test (DFT) and debug capabilities of the schematic capture and PCB design system. Developed by boundary-scan hardware and software tool supplier XJTAG, XJTAG DFT Assistant allows users to detect and correct JTAG errors at the design stage before the PCB is produced, preventing costly re-spins and project delays. For more information, visit Read More → "Cadence Releases XJTAG DFT Assistant for OrCAD Capture"

Mentor Graphics Announces New FloEFD Product with Unique Capabilities

November 18, 2016

WILSONVILLE, Ore., November 17, 2016 – Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the newest release of its leading frontloading computational fluid dynamics (CFD) FloEFD™ product targeting complex design challenges. Frontloading CFD refers to the practice of moving CFD simulation early into the design process, enabling design engineers to examine and evaluate design options, resulting in optimized product performance and reliability. The new FloEFD product provides the industry’s first simulation solution for water vapor absorption alongside several other lighting related functionalities.

With the latest version of FloEFD software, users can now simulate the sorption (when one substance permeates … Read More → "Mentor Graphics Announces New FloEFD Product with Unique Capabilities"