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GreenPeak Launches Smart PIR Sensor for Smart Home Applications

March 25, 2015

Utrecht, The Netherlands – March 24, 2015 – GreenPeak Technologies, the industry leading Smart Home semi-conductor/system company, today announced a new addition to its Smart Home portfolio with the launch of a reference design for a low cost Passive Infra-Red (PIR) sensor with outstanding performance.

The reference design of the PIR motion detector can enable application developers to quickly build a ZigBee enabled motion sensor that is ready to be produced with GreenPeak’s qualified ODMs and can be integrated in Smart Home applications like home monitoring, senior lifestyle, smart HVAC or smart lighting.

“The motion detector is … Read More → "GreenPeak Launches Smart PIR Sensor for Smart Home Applications"

100V Micropower Voltage Monitors Provide 1.4% Measurement Accuracy for High Voltage Designs

March 25, 2015

MILPITAS, CA – March 25, 2015 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2965 and LTC2966, 3.5V to 100V, single and dual channel voltage monitors that draw only 6µA of quiescent current. Alternative voltage monitoring solutions typically call for a low power comparator, a high input voltage LDO to power the comparator and a high value resistive divider to level translate the monitored rail, all of which increase board space and power consumption, and decrease monitoring accuracy. The LTC2965/LTC2966 avoid the major pitfalls of a discrete solution by integrating all components required to directly interface with high voltage rails in space-efficient 3mm x 3 … Read More → "100V Micropower Voltage Monitors Provide 1.4% Measurement Accuracy for High Voltage Designs"

Imec Demonstrates 50GHz Ge Waveguide Electro-Absorption Modulator

March 25, 2015

LOS ANGELES —March, 25, 2015—At this week’s OFC 2015, the largest global conference and exposition for optical communications, nanoelectronics research center imec, its associated lab at Ghent University (Intec), and Stanford University have demonstrated a compact germanium (Ge) waveguide electro-absorption modulator (EAM) with a modulation bandwidth beyond 50GHz. Combining state-of-the-art extinction ratio and low insertion loss with an ultra-low capacitance of just 10fF, the demonstrated EAM marks an important milestone for the realization of next-generation silicon integrated optical interconnects at 50Gb/s and beyond.

Future chip-level optical interconnects require integrated optical modulators with stringent requirements … Read More → "Imec Demonstrates 50GHz Ge Waveguide Electro-Absorption Modulator"

Renesas Electronics Europe is the First Semiconductor Supplier to Achieve Full Certification of G3-PLC Modem Solutions for Worldwide Frequency Bands

March 25, 2015

Düsseldorf, 25 March 2015 – Renesas Electronics Europe, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the certification of the second generation of its market leading OFDM powerline (PLC) modem for the FCC frequency band. This makes Renesas the first supplier worldwide to achieve certifications for all frequency bands as defined by the G3-PLC Alliance specifications, including ARIB (Japan Route B), Cenelec A and FCC. As a result, Renesas is again demonstrating its leadership and commitment to developing state of the art and future proof PLC solutions, contributing to … Read More →

New Synopsys ASIP Designer Tool Speeds Development of Application-Specific Instruction-Set Processors by 5X

March 25, 2015

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ —

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) today announced availability of its new ASIP Designer tool that speeds the design of application-specific instruction-set processors (ASIPs) and programmable accelerators. ASIP Designer’s language-based approach allows the automatic generation of synthesizable RTL and software development kits (SDKs) from a single input specification, accelerating the processor design and verification effort by up to 5X compared to traditional manual approaches. ASIPs are deployed in a wide range of signal-processing intensive applications, including wireless base stations, mobile handsets, audio processing, image processing and cloud computing.

“Using Synopsys’ ASIP … Read More → "New Synopsys ASIP Designer Tool Speeds Development of Application-Specific Instruction-Set Processors by 5X"

60V/4A & 36V/8A Buck-Boost µModule Regulators In 15mm x 15mm BGA Package

March 24, 2015

MILPITAS, CA – March 24, 2015 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces a new family of buck-boost µModule^®(micromodule) regulators. The LTM8055 and LTM8056 seamlessly regulate an output voltage equal to, greater or less than the input voltage. Housed in 15mm x 15mm x 4.92mm BGA package, these devices include the inductor, DC/DC regulator, MOSFETs and the supporting components. The LTM8055 operates from input voltages ranging from 5V to 36V, delivering a load current up to 8A. The LTM8056 has a higher input voltage, up to 60V with 4A load current capability. The compact … Read More → "60V/4A & 36V/8A Buck-Boost µModule Regulators In 15mm x 15mm BGA Package"

Altera and Eutecus Single-chip, FPGA-based Solutions “See” and Provide Intelligent Vision for Smart Cities

March 24, 2015

San Jose, Calif., —March 23, 2015—Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR) and strategic IP partner Eutecus are announcing the availability of the ReCo™-Pro Multi-channel High Definition (HD) Video Analytics platform based on Eutecus MVE™ video and fusion analytics technology and Altera’s Cyclone® V SoC and Enpirion® PowerSoC devices.

Available from Eutecus, the ReCo™ platform has been chosen by Sensity Systems as the foundation for adding intelligent vision processing to its high-speed, Light Sensory Network (LSN), which is currently being installed in several US metropolitan areas. The Sensity open, multiservice NetSense platform enables industrial lighting owners … Read More → "Altera and Eutecus Single-chip, FPGA-based Solutions “See” and Provide Intelligent Vision for Smart Cities"

Teseq adds 8-channel Arbitrary Waveform Generator to Transient System for All-in-One Automotive Immunity Testing

March 24, 2015

March 2015 – Teseq introduces an eight-channel arbitrary waveform generator designed for automotive testing. The ARB 5500 fits inside the transient generator and features memory for over 64,000 standard waveform segments as well as 1 GB of Clone memory for user-defined shapes. This is enough memory for several thousand hours of simulations.

Now available for both new systems, or as an upgrade for existing NSG 5500 units, the ARB 5500 provides the necessary control for all battery simulation tests and advanced functions including power magnetics and continuous wave (ripple) simulations.

According to Teseq, the ARB 5500 supports waveforms that may be difficult to … Read More → "Teseq adds 8-channel Arbitrary Waveform Generator to Transient System for All-in-One Automotive Immunity Testing"

Tokyo Electron Device Announces the Release of TB-7Z-ISDK, a Development Kit for Industrial Grade SoM That Shortens the Development Time of FA Devices Such As Machine Vision

March 24, 2015

YOKOHAMA, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Tokyo Electron Device Limited (TED) announces the launch of the new TB-7Z-ISDK, a development kit for the industrial grade system on module (SoM) TB-7Z-IAE.

Background of development
In recent years, for the development of industrial equipment, such as production facilities and inspection equipment, the flexible support of multiple industrial networks and high system performance is required to further support the enhancement of data throughput via networked equipment. More than ever before, more complicated and high-performance system development with minimum risks and reduced costs is required.

Silicon Labs and Digi-Key Challenge Developer Innovation With “Your IoT” Design Competition

March 24, 2015

AUSTIN, Texas and THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota – March 24, 2015 – Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) and Digi-Key have launched an IoT design contest for pioneering developers who want to create connected “things” that will help make the world a smarter, more connected and energy friendly place. Co-sponsored by Silicon Labs and Digi-Key, the “Your IoT Connected World” design contest is open to inventors of all skill levels.

The contest runs now through July 17, with three winners to be announced on August 3, 2015. Visitors to the www.YourIoTContest.com< … Read More → "Silicon Labs and Digi-Key Challenge Developer Innovation With “Your IoT” Design Competition"

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