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X-FAB and efabless Co-Sponsor a Design Challenge to Create Ultra-Low Power Voltage Reference

November 29, 2016

ERFURT, Germany, November 29, 2016 – In order to drive further ingenuity in IC development, X-FAB Silicon Foundries and efabless corporation have announced the launch of an open mixed-signal design challenge. The objective of this challenge is to give designers across the globe, of all levels of experience, the opportunity to deliver a completed design IP for an ultra-low power voltage reference. The IP will be developed in X-FAB’s 350nm mixed-signal process with designers being granted access to the required models, design files and technical documentation. The 3 winners will each receive an attractive monetary reward and their IP will subsequently be … Read More → "X-FAB and efabless Co-Sponsor a Design Challenge to Create Ultra-Low Power Voltage Reference"

Samtec Releases New Extended Temperature FireFly™ Active Optical Micro Flyover Cable Assembly

November 29, 2016

New Albany, IN: Samtec, a privately held $625MM global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, proudly announces the release of an extended temperature version of its FireFly™ Active Optical Micro Flyover Cable Assembly. The new ETUO series support temperature ranges of -40°C to +85°C.

The ETUO series shares the core features of Samtec’s existing ECUO series FireFly™ Active Optical Micro Flyover Cable Assembly. Both are designed for flexibility and are interchangeable with the FireFly™ Copper Micro Flyover Cable Assembly using the same connector system. However the extended temperature range of ETUO makes … Read More → "Samtec Releases New Extended Temperature FireFly™ Active Optical Micro Flyover Cable Assembly"

PowerbyProxi Announces World’s First Modular Wireless Power System

November 28, 2016

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Nov. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — PowerbyProxi, developer of the world’s safest and most advanced wireless power solutions, has created the world’s first modular wireless power system – set to be unveiled at SPS Drives this week in Nuremburg, Germany.

The Proxi-Module platform is the first of its kind – a modular and configurable system enabling customers to adapt and integrate wireless power effortlessly into … Read More → "PowerbyProxi Announces World’s First Modular Wireless Power System"

40A µModule Regulator with 3D Stacked-Inductor Packaging Enhances Thermal Conduction for Cooler Operation

November 28, 2016

MILPITAS, CA – November 28, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4636, a 40A step-down µModule® switching regulator with 3D construction for quicker heat dissipation and cooler operation in a small package. By stacking its inductor on top of a 16mm x 16mm BGA package, the LTM4636 benefits from the exposed inductor as a heat sink, permitting direct contact with airflow from any direction to cool the device. The LTM4636 delivers 40W (12VIN, 1VOUT, 40A, 200LFM) with only 40°C rise over ambient temperature. Full-power 40W is delivered up to 83°C ambient and half-power 20W is supported at 110°C ambient.

The … Read More → "40A µModule Regulator with 3D Stacked-Inductor Packaging Enhances Thermal Conduction for Cooler Operation"

SecureRF to Launch IoT Security Solution for Low-Resource RISC-V Devices at 5th RISC-V Workshop

November 28, 2016

Shelton, Conn. – November, 28, 2016.  Until now, design engineers working with low-resource variants of RISC-V processors have been unable to implement asymmetric (public-key) cryptography to secure these devices due to size and performance limitations. SecureRF today announced commercial availability of its WalnutDSATM digital signature algorithm and IronwoodTM key agreement protocol for processors based on the RISC-V instruction set, making it possible to secure even the smallest RISC-V-based devices.

“ECC and RSA provide suitable security against current attacks in resource-rich environments. But when you need to provide security on constrained devices using the 32-bit … Read More → "SecureRF to Launch IoT Security Solution for Low-Resource RISC-V Devices at 5th RISC-V Workshop"

Uniquify’s LPDDR4 Super Combo IP Delivers 3200Mbps Performance in 28nm Low-Power Process Node

November 28, 2016

SAN JOSE, CA – November 28, 2016 – Uniquify, a leading high-end System-On-Chip (SoC) fabless manufacturer and DDR memory IP provider, today announced the availability of a new LPDDR4 Super Combo IP for the 28-nanometer (nm) low-power semiconductor process node. The company’s silicon-proven IP breaks the performance barrier by delivering up to 3200Mbps per pin performance for mobile LPDDR4 DRAM. It is the industry’s first IP solution to achieve multi-GHz performance in the 28nm node, with the lowest-power footprint, while offering a flexible configuration to support other DDR combinations such as DDR3/4 as well as LPDDR2/3. Uniquify’s Super Combo DDR … Read More → "Uniquify’s LPDDR4 Super Combo IP Delivers 3200Mbps Performance in 28nm Low-Power Process Node"

STMicroelectronics Boosts Trusted Computing with New Advanced Security Modules

November 23, 2016
  • Expansion of STSAFE family with latest Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) extends support for state-of-the-art hardware-based online security
  • Largest on-chip memory in the market provides greater storage for sensitive data
  • Devices are certified to highest security-industry standards and supported by independent Certification Authority (CA) 

Geneva, November 23, 2016 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and an active member of the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) for more than a decade, has introduced two state-of-the-art security modules that provide an industry-validated shield to protect computers and smart … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Boosts Trusted Computing with New Advanced Security Modules"

USB µModule Transceiver Protects Systems with 7500VRMS of Galvanic Isolation

November 22, 2016

MILPITAS, CA – November 22, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM2894, a USB µModule® (micromodule) reinforced isolator that guards against ground-to-ground voltage differentials and large common mode transients. A rugged interface and internal isolation makes the LTM2894 ideal for systems implementing USB in harsh industrial or medical environments where protection from high voltages is required. The LTM2894 separates grounds by isolating a pair of USB signal transceivers using internal signal isolation, providing 7500VRMS isolation plus superior common mode transient rejection of greater than 50kV/µs. Able to withstand up to 1000VRMS continuously, the LTM2894 also provides 17.4mm of creepage, a separation … Read More → "USB µModule Transceiver Protects Systems with 7500VRMS of Galvanic Isolation"

Fujikura Europe adds a new suite of modular test products to its product offering

November 22, 2016

Chessington, UK. 22 November 2016: Fujikura Europe today announced it will add Rogue™ and aeRos™ – a suite of modular test products built completely around the way network operators build, operate, and maintain their networks – to its product offering. The patent pending architecture from sister company AFL enables technicians to control their test hardware directly from any Android smart device.

“By eliminating the baggage associated with legacy systems, AFL were able to leverage the latest and most powerful state-of-the-art technologies to create a flexible and scalable solution that addresses the business challenges of our customers,” said Neil Bessant, Fusion Splicer … Read More → "Fujikura Europe adds a new suite of modular test products to its product offering"

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