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Open-Silicon Tapes Out Industry’s First High Bandwidth Memory (HBM2) IP Subsystem Solution for 2.5D ASICs in 16nm FF+

October 4, 2016

2Gbps per pin data rate at longer trace lengths
Available for 2.5D ASIC design starts and also as a licensable IP subsystem

Milpitas, CA, September 28, 2016 – Open-Silicon, a system-optimized ASIC solution provider, today announced it has successfully taped out the industry’s first High Bandwidth Memory (HBM2) IP subsystem in TSMC’s 16nm FF+ process in combination with TSMC’s CoWoS® 2.5D silicon interposer technology. This full IP subsystem … Read More → "Open-Silicon Tapes Out Industry’s First High Bandwidth Memory (HBM2) IP Subsystem Solution for 2.5D ASICs in 16nm FF+"

XJTAG Delivers Fast ISP Flash Configuration for ARM-Based FPGA SoCs

October 4, 2016

Key Points:

XJFlash now supports In-System Programming of Xilinx Zynq, Altera Cyclone V SoC and other Dual ARM Cortex-A9 based FPGA SoCs
Experience up to 20 times faster Flash programming cycles through a single JTAG port
Delivers programming times better than or comparable to Ethernet/SD Card based solutions without the need for any additional hardware
Significantly increases throughput at the production stage
Can be fully integrated with 3^rd Party Test Executives

Cambridge, England, 4 October, 2016</ … Read More → "XJTAG Delivers Fast ISP Flash Configuration for ARM-Based FPGA SoCs"

Imec and Holst Centre Present the World’s Most Energy-Efficient Biomedical Sensor Hub for Wearable Health Applications

October 4, 2016

LEUVEN, Belgium and EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands–Oct. 4, 2016– World-leading research and development center for nano-electronics and digital technology, imec, and Holst Centre (established by imec and TNO), today announced a new sensor hub integrated as a system-on-chip (SoC) intended for a broad range of wearable health devices and applications. The SoC combines an unprecedented number of biomedical analog interfaces into a single chip, on-board digital signal processing, high fidelity operation, and multi-day monitoring capability with a single battery. Thanks to its small form factor, the SoC can … Read More → "Imec and Holst Centre Present the World’s Most Energy-Efficient Biomedical Sensor Hub for Wearable Health Applications"

Mentor Graphics Announces 64-bit ARMv8-A Support for the Nucleus Real-Time Operating System

October 4, 2016

WILSONVILLE, Ore., October 4, 2016

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS:

Nucleus® real-time operating system (RTOS) now supports 64-bit processing on the latest ARM®v8-A System-on-Chip (SoC) processors.
Targets high-performance, real-time applications in automotive, industrial, medical, mil/aero, and networking systems.
Support is integrated in Nucleus ReadyStart, a platform package that includes the Sourcery™ CodeBench Eclipse-based IDE, Sourcery Analyzer visualization tools, integrated support for ARM DSTREAM, and complete Nucleus source code.
Initial support is on the NXP QorIQ™ LS208x processor family and … Read More → "Mentor Graphics Announces 64-bit ARMv8-A Support for the Nucleus Real-Time Operating System"

Economical Open Frame Ac-Dc Power Supplies Deliver up to 280 W in a Compact Package

October 4, 2016

TUALATIN, Ore. — October 4, 2016 — CUI Inc today announced the expansion of its VOF open frame ac-dc power supply family with the introduction of 185, 225 and 280 W models. The VOF?185, VOF?225 and VOF?280 series are higher-power additions to CUI’s latest-generation open frame ac-dc power portfolio ranging from 6 to 150 W. Designed to offer a combination of economy and performance in a compact, industry standard 3” x 5” footprint, the single output power supplies deliver efficiencies up to 91% and no-load power consumption as low as 0.5 W at 230 Vac for energy-conscious ITE, industrial … Read More → "Economical Open Frame Ac-Dc Power Supplies Deliver up to 280 W in a Compact Package"

FiberTower Launches Wireless Technology From CCS

October 4, 2016

4th October 2016 – Cambridge Communication Systems (CCS), a multipoint-to-multipoint wireless backhaul and transport systems provider, and FiberTower, the leading developer of licensed wide-area millimeter wave service solutions, today announced that FiberTower has received the CCS Metnet system which is intended for immediate deployment.

With CCS Metnet, FiberTower is delivering to its customers a wireless backhaul, transport and 5G infrastructure solution that provides both line-of-sight and non-line-of-sight connectivity. CCS Metnet is the only … Read More → "FiberTower Launches Wireless Technology From CCS"

CEL Launches Cortet IoT Industrial Wireless Connectivity Platform

October 4, 2016

October 4, Santa Clara, CA — CEL today announced that it has added new features for its Cortet Connectivity Suite – a turnkey wireless solution that bridges the gap between ‘things’ and the cloud. Cortet enables building automation, lighting control, smart home, industrial and machine to machine (M2M) product manufacturers to confidently link their physical ‘things’ to the digital world.

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IIoT and Industry 4.0 within easy reach thanks to simple solutions from RS Components

October 4, 2016

OXFORD, UK, 4 October, 2016 – RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, offers multiple solutions to help engineers exploit the numerous benefits of a smart, connected-factory approach.

By leveraging the capabilities underpinning the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 – two global megatrends that are revolutionising industry – users will be able to capture, collate, decipher and disburse vital, real-time manufacturing data, enabling them to make faster, better informed and immediately actionable business decisions.

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Dual Input, 2.5A Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter Delivers 95% Efficiency from 2.4V to 42V Inputs with Lossless PowerPath Control

October 4, 2016

MILPITAS, CA – October 4, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3126, a 2.5A, 42V synchronous step-down switching regulator with an integrated dual input PowerPath™ control. A unique power stage topology enables operation from either of two independent power sources, with seamless, internally controlled transitions between inputs to ensure a stable output voltage during hot-plug and power source disconnect events. Internal power switches and synchronous rectification combine to deliver 95% efficiency over a wide voltage range, enable a fast transient response and ensure excellent loop stability while switching at 2MHz. This allows designers to avoid critical noise-sensitive frequency bands such as AM radio, … Read More → "Dual Input, 2.5A Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter Delivers 95% Efficiency from 2.4V to 42V Inputs with Lossless PowerPath Control"

Excelsys Revolutionary New 600W Fanless Power Supply takes centre stage at Electronica 2016

October 3, 2016

The revolutionary CoolX600, convection-cooled modular power supply platform from Excelsys Technologies, will be the centrepiece of the market leading range of user configurable power supplies on display at Electronica this year.

The CoolX600 delivers an incredible 600W, without fan assisted cooling, from a very compact 8.5 x 4.5 x 1U package. The only fanless modular power supply … Read More → "Excelsys Revolutionary New 600W Fanless Power Supply takes centre stage at Electronica 2016"