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STMicroelectronics Reveals World’s Smallest Motor Drivers to Streamline Design and Boost Runtime of Battery-Powered Devices for the Internet of Things

  • World’s smallest full-featured motor drivers simplify design and save space in battery-powered and portable applications with unprecedented accuracy and smoothness of motion
  • Superior energy efficiency including zero-power mode with best-in-class standby power consumption extends battery life

Geneva, July 6, 2016 – With the expansion of portable technology in everyday life, new tiny, low-power electric-motor drivers from STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, are enabling sophisticated battery-powered equipment to become smaller and more mobile with extended runtime.

Controlling the motors at the heart of devices … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Reveals World’s Smallest Motor Drivers to Streamline Design and Boost Runtime of Battery-Powered Devices for the Internet of Things"

Synopsys’ New HAPS Adaptor for Juno ARM Development Platform Accelerates Software Bring-up

Highlights:

  • HAPS Prototyping System with Juno ARM Development Platform accelerates software development, hardware/software integration and system validation for ARMv8-A SoCs
  • Juno ARM Development Platform enables early porting of OS kernel or driver code for ARMv8-A processors
  • HAPS integrated hardware and software system enables rapid prototyping with automated features for design planning, FPGA synthesis and debug
  • DesignWare® IP Prototyping Kits for Juno ARM Development Platform speeds IP prototyping and integration into ARMv8-A based systems

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) today announced a new … Read More → "Synopsys’ New HAPS Adaptor for Juno ARM Development Platform Accelerates Software Bring-up"

INTEGRITY Security Services to Present and Exhibit at IoT Technology West in Osaka, Japan, July 7-8

SANTA BARBARA, CA — June 30, 2016 — INTEGRITY Security Services (ISS), a Green Hills Software company, will present its scalable security management solutions during IoT Technology West at the Knowledge Capital Congrès Convention Center inside the Grand Front in Osaka, Japan from July 7-8 at booth E-19. The ISS Device Lifecycle Management (DLM) system provides organizations with all infrastructure key management services critical for IoT device security development. In addition, services such as digital signing and supply chain key management will protect critical IoT devices throughout the supply chain.

< … Read More → "INTEGRITY Security Services to Present and Exhibit at IoT Technology West in Osaka, Japan, July 7-8"

C&K Introduces Industry’s Only Subminiature DP3T Vertically Actuated On-On-Momentary Slide Switch Series with J-Bend SMT Lead Option

Part of a major series extension that added space saving J-Bend SMT lead options to each of C&K’s proven JS Series slide switches, the new JS207 Series subminiature slide switches provide an economical alternative to on-on-mom toggle & rocker switches, & are ideal for headsets, consumer audio & video systems, smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, thermostats, & test & measurement equipment

NEWTON, MA (July 5, 2016) — C&K Components, a leading global manufacturer of electromechanical switches, has introduced the industry’ … Read More → "C&K Introduces Industry’s Only Subminiature DP3T Vertically Actuated On-On-Momentary Slide Switch Series with J-Bend SMT Lead Option"

TI’s synchronous DC/DC buck regulators eliminate switch-node ringing in automotive applications

DALLAS (June 27, 2016) – Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced two 36-V, 2.1-MHz synchronous buck regulators that eliminate switch-node ringing to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI), improve power density, and operate in deep drop-out conditions. The 2.5-A LM53625-Q1 and 3.5-A LM53635-Q1 regulators are designed for high-voltage DC/DC step-down applications such as automotive infotainment, high-end cluster, advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and body power-supply systems. Wettable flank packaging enables optical inspection to reduce manufacturing costs. By using these step-down regulators together with TI’s WEBENCH® Automotive Design tool, engineers can get their automotive designs to market faster. … Read More → "TI’s synchronous DC/DC buck regulators eliminate switch-node ringing in automotive applications"

Matrox Mura IPX 4K Capture and IP Decoder Cards Now Available to Feed the Most Dynamic and Informative Video Walls

MONTREAL — July 5, 2016 — Matrox® Graphics Inc. today announced that Matrox Mura™ IPX 4K capture and IP decoder cards are now available to OEMs and AV system builders. Available in models with and without fans, they are an integral part of advanced video wall controllers featuring high-quality, low-bitrate, multi-channel 4K or HD decoding over standard IP.

Designed to work with Matrox Mura MPX video wall capture and display cards and Matrox … Read More → "Matrox Mura IPX 4K Capture and IP Decoder Cards Now Available to Feed the Most Dynamic and Informative Video Walls"

congatec fully supports SMARC 2.0 specification

San Diego, CA, June 30, 2016  * * *  congatec – a leading technology company for embedded computer modules, single board computers (SBCs) and embedded design and manufacturing (EDM) services – has announced its full support of the new SMARC 2.0 specification, which was released by the Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies e.V. (SGET) just a few days ago. This major technology adaption extends congatec’s leading and extensive Computer-on-Module portfolio to include a brand new solution which is perfectly positioned between Qseven and COM Express. First congatec SMARC 2.0 modules as well as carrier boards and starter kits including extensive software, driver and BIOS support will … Read More → "congatec fully supports SMARC 2.0 specification"

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