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Small, Energy-Efficient Health Patch from imec and Holst Centre Lays the Foundation for Better Mobile Health Solutions

November 8, 2016

LEUVEN (Belgium) and EINDHOVEN (The Netherlands), Nov. 8, 2016 – At electronica, the premier international electronics tradeshow (Munich, Nov. 8-11, 2016), imec – the world-leading research and innovation center in nanoelectronics and digital technologies – Holst Centre (set up by imec and TNO), and TNO have introduced their next-generation health patch. The small form-factor comfortable to wear health patch has been optimized for low power consumption and is … Read More → "Small, Energy-Efficient Health Patch from imec and Holst Centre Lays the Foundation for Better Mobile Health Solutions"

Melexis Announces Two Advanced Sensor Technologies for Next-Generation Temperature Measurement

November 8, 2016

Tessenderlo, Belgium, 8th November 2016 – Melexis, the global microelectronics company enabling future innovation through a philosophy of inspired engineering, has announced two new sensing technologies for simplified integration of temperature measurement into applications that enhance safety, efficiency and convenience.

Combining high resolution and the ability to operate reliably in harsh environments, the MLX90640 infrared (IR) sensor array offers a cost-effective alternative to more expensive high-end thermal cameras. This 32 x 24 pixel device is suited to safety and convenience applications that include fire prevention systems, smart buildings, intelligent lighting, IP/surveillance cameras, HVAC equipment and vehicle seat occupancy detection. It … Read More → "Melexis Announces Two Advanced Sensor Technologies for Next-Generation Temperature Measurement"

Renesas Electronics Delivers All-in-One ADAS View Solution Kit for Surround View, Electronic Mirrors and Driver Monitoring for Autonomous Driving

November 8, 2016

Düsseldorf, Germany, November 8, 2016 — Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced a new all-in-one Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) view solution kit. Expanding the success of the first-generation ADAS surround view kit that was launched on October 8, 2015, Renesas’ second-generation ADAS view solution … Read More → "Renesas Electronics Delivers All-in-One ADAS View Solution Kit for Surround View, Electronic Mirrors and Driver Monitoring for Autonomous Driving"

EM9304 brings Bluetooth® 4.2 with high-performance and tiny chip

November 7, 2016

Marin, Switzerland, 7 November 2016 – EM Microelectronic, the semiconductor company of the Swatch Group, announces the EM9304, a tiny, low-power, system-on-chip (SoC) optimized for Bluetooth® v4.2 low energy enabled IoT, wearable and smart electronics products.

The EM9304 is architected for flexible usage in a variety of Bluetooth low energy (BLE) applications. For simple applications such as beacons or smart sensing wearables, the EM9304 can be used standalone, or connected to a variety of sensors with standard serial interfaces. Users can also take advantage of a … Read More → "EM9304 brings Bluetooth® 4.2 with high-performance and tiny chip"

miDIAGNOSTICS Selects emocha Platform to Embed Miniaturized Diagnostics into Mobile Health Solution

November 7, 2016

Leuven (Belgium)— November, 07 2016—miDIAGNOSTICS, global developer of integrated diagnostic solutions for the point-of-need, announces that it has established a collaboration with emocha Mobile Health Inc from Baltimore, MD, USA. A Johns Hopkins startup company, emocha has developed a platform of digital mobile applications that streamline the continuum of care. The goal of the collaboration is to enable mobile health solutions based on the miniaturized products for point-of-need under development by miDIAGNOSTICS.

miDIAGNOSTICS aims to develop diagnostic tests integrated in silicon chips. These … Read More → "miDIAGNOSTICS Selects emocha Platform to Embed Miniaturized Diagnostics into Mobile Health Solution"

38V Input Synchronous Boost Controller Operates at 150°C with up to 98% Efficiency

November 7, 2016

MILPITAS, CA – November 7, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the H-grade versions of the LTC3786, a synchronous step-up DC/DC controller with guaranteed operation for junction temperatures up to 150°C. The LTC3786 replaces the boost diode with an N-channel MOSFET for higher efficiency and reduced power loss. This controller can produce 24V at 5A output from a 12V input with up to 98% efficiency, ideal for automotive, industrial, and medical applications.

The LTC3786 operates from an input voltage ranging from 4.5V to 38V during start-up, maintains operation down to 2.5V after start-up and can regulate an output voltage as high … Read More → "38V Input Synchronous Boost Controller Operates at 150°C with up to 98% Efficiency"

ON Semiconductor Expands Support for IoT with Modular Development Platform for Industrial, Medical and Smart Home Markets

November 7, 2016

Electronica – MUNICH, Germany – Nov. 7, 2016 – ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: Read More → "ON Semiconductor Expands Support for IoT with Modular Development Platform for Industrial, Medical and Smart Home Markets"

Xilinx Demonstrates Reconfigurable Acceleration for Cloud Scale Applications at SC16

November 7, 2016

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced it will demonstrate reconfigurable acceleration for cloud scale applications at SC16. Through a series of demonstrations and presentations, Xilinx and its ecosystem will highlight how Xilinx® All Programmable technologies are ideally suited to handle computationally intensive data center workloads including machine learning, data analytics, video transcoding, storage and networking – enabling the world’s largest cloud service providers to develop and deploy reconfigurable acceleration platforms at cloud scale. To learn more, visit … Read More → "Xilinx Demonstrates Reconfigurable Acceleration for Cloud Scale Applications at SC16"

Seica to Distribute Mentor Graphics Process Preparation Tool for Flying Probe Test Systems

November 7, 2016

WILSONVILLE, Ore., Nov 8, 2016 – Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced that Seica, a leading supplier of automated test equipment for the electronics manufacturing industry, will offer the Valor® Process Preparation tool to users of its Pilot® Flying Probe Testers (FPT). The Valor Process Preparation product will help streamline the input of printed circuit board (PCB) design data and generation of test programs for Seica’s flying probe testers, thereby accelerating new product introduction (NPI) cycles.

The Valor Process Preparation software offers a complete solution for PCB electrical … Read More → "Seica to Distribute Mentor Graphics Process Preparation Tool for Flying Probe Test Systems"

Altium Announces New Landmark PCB Design and Data Management Technologies Following Record User Growth

November 7, 2016

San Diego, CA – Munich, electronica 2016, 2 November 2016 – In the midst of record user growth, Altium has announced the upcoming release of new landmark PCB design and data management technologies in Altium Designer 17 and Altium Vault 3.0. These new technologies will continue to drive the company’s goal of becoming the leader in PCB design software by 2020, with over 5000 engineers having already switched to Altium Designer in FY2016. Altium Designer 17 and Altium Vault 3.0 are both scheduled to release in November as a free upgrade to all Altium Subscription customers. Engineers can explore the new technologies on the Altium Designer 17 << … Read More → "Altium Announces New Landmark PCB Design and Data Management Technologies Following Record User Growth"