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STMicroelectronics Makes State-of-the-Art BCD8sP Smart-Power Technology Available for Prototyping through CMP

Geneva, Switzerland, and Grenoble, France, 21 January 2015 — STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and CMP (Circuits Multi Projets®) have made ST’s BCD8sP technology platform for smart-power ICs available for prototyping to universities, research labs, and design companies through the silicon brokerage services provided by CMP.

This is the first time ST has released BCD design capability to third parties, which reflects the growing importance of state-of-the-art power integration in … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Makes State-of-the-Art BCD8sP Smart-Power Technology Available for Prototyping through CMP"

Synopsys Expands Memory Verification IP Portfolio with UFS, UniPro and eMMC to Accelerate Verification Closure for Mobile Designs

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced the expansion of its memory Verification IP (VIP) portfolio to include key titles for the mobile industry. Synopsys memory VIP is based on a native SystemVerilog architecture to enable enhanced ease of use, integration and configurability. With these advanced features, project teams using the JEDEC UFS, MIPI® UniProSM and JEDEC eMMC protocols can further accelerate verification closure of … Read More → "Synopsys Expands Memory Verification IP Portfolio with UFS, UniPro and eMMC to Accelerate Verification Closure for Mobile Designs"

Latest HDMI Protection Devices from STMicroelectronics Deliver Breakthrough Performance for Better Ultra-HD Viewing

Geneva, January 20, 2015 – STMicroelectronics has launched its latest single-chip HDMI™ signal-conditioning and protection ICs, designed for maximum performance up to today’s fastest 4K Ultra-HD data rates.

The new HDMI2C1 series feature active pull-ups on all DDC (Display Data Channel) lines to maintain Ultra-HD signal integrity and minimize dependence on HDMI cable quality. Moreover, the integrated ESD protection has increased bandwidth of 10GHz to pass high-speed 4K signals without distortion. On the other hand, low clamping voltage of 10V and fast response time of 30ns … Read More → "Latest HDMI Protection Devices from STMicroelectronics Deliver Breakthrough Performance for Better Ultra-HD Viewing"

Undo Software Redefines Customer Debug on Linux with New Live Recorder

Cambridge, UK, 20th January 2015 – Reversible debugging tools provider Undo Software (http://www.undo-software.com/) today launched Live Recorder. Embedded within complex software, Live Recorder allows Linux programs to make a detailed recording of themselves while they are running. The resulting Undo Recording enables developers to debug an exact copy of the original program’s execution, allowing them … Read More → "Undo Software Redefines Customer Debug on Linux with New Live Recorder"

New Microchip GestIC® Controller Enables One-step Design-in of 3D Gesture Recognition in Embedded Devices

CHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 20, 2015 [NASDAQ: MCHP] — Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the second member of its award-winning and patented GestIC® family. The new MGC3030 3D gesture controller features simplified user-interface options focused on gesture detection, enabling true one-step design-in of 3D gesture recognition in consumer and embedded devices. Housed in an easy-to-manufacture SSOP28 package, the MGC3030 expands the use of highly sought after 3D gesture … Read More → "New Microchip GestIC® Controller Enables One-step Design-in of 3D Gesture Recognition in Embedded Devices"

Flexible FPGA Chip with Integrated AFDX Protocol Available from MEN Micro

BLUE BELL, Pa. January 2015 – MEN Micro Inc., a world-renowned provider of embedded computing and I/O solutions for mission-critical industrial, mobile and harsh environment applications, has released the CS1, anFPGA chip with an integrated AFDX protocol that provides a flexible alternative for communication in airplanes. 

The customizable CS1 enables users to build AFDX-based communication systems independent of a form factor. The new FPGA can be installed directly on the boards of an AFDX end system.  This eliminates the need of an additional module to integrate the AFDX protocols, which send information between avionics subsystems in airborne applications. </ … Read More → "Flexible FPGA Chip with Integrated AFDX Protocol Available from MEN Micro"

Telesoft Technologies Selects Achronix Speedster22i FPGAs for Dual 100GbE MPAC6200

Santa Clara, Calif., Jan 20, 2015 – Achronix Semiconductor Corporation today announced that Telesoft Technologies has selected Achronix Speedster22i HD1000 FPGAs for the MPAC6200, industry’s first dual 100GbE PCIe card for cyber security, monitoring and analytics.

Based on Intel’s 22nm Tri-Gate technology, Speedster22i devices contain a wide range of embedded hard IP including 100G Ethernet, Interlaken, PCI Express Gen3 with integrated DMA engine and DDR3. This range of hard IP, combined with industry-leading density and cost, enables significant advantages in 100G optical networking applications. The combination of robust, hardened IP together with 86 Mbits of on-chip memory, … Read More → "Telesoft Technologies Selects Achronix Speedster22i FPGAs for Dual 100GbE MPAC6200"

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