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AVX Releases New SMPS Capacitor Simulation Software

November 18, 2014

GREENVILLE, S.C. (November 17, 2014) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released a new version of its SpiCalci simulation software, an engineering tool that calculates performance characteristics and parameters for its switch mode power supply (SMPS) capacitors. Featuring enhanced part selection and including nearly all of the new SMPS devices that AVX has introduced over the past two years, many of which are sole-sourced, SpiCalci 9.0 allows engineers to input raw data and generate output information and graphs that will help them choose which of AVX’s advanced multilayer ceramic (MLC) SMPS capacitors will … Read More → "AVX Releases New SMPS Capacitor Simulation Software"

Xilinx Demonstrates All Programmable Solutions for Industrial Automation Applications at SPS/IPC/Drives 2014

November 18, 2014

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) will demonstrate All Programmable solutions for industrial automation applications at SPS/IPC/Drives 2014. Xilinx, systems companies and ecosystem partners will demonstrate how Xilinx All Programmable FPGAs and SoCs enable differentiated, highly integrated, and system cost optimized solutions for Industry 4.0 factories. Applications include motor control, multilevel inverters, industrial networking, machine vision and functional safety. Visit the Xilinx Stand in Hall 4 #169 at SPS/IPC/Drives 2014, November 25-27, at Nuremberg Messe.

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IAR Systems reveals support for RZ/T1 factory automation network solution from Renesas Electronics

November 18, 2014

Tokyo, Japan / Uppsala, Sweden—November 18, 2014—IAR Systems® announces support for the new RZ/T1 group from Renesas® Electronics Corporation. The RZ/T1 group is a factory automation solution with built-in industrial network functionality for use in industrial control equipment. Thanks to a close relationship with Renesas, IAR Systems supports RZ/T1 on an early stage through the world-leading C/C++ compiler and debugger toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench®.

IAR Systems is the only tools vendor to provide development tools for the entire line-up of … Read More → "IAR Systems reveals support for RZ/T1 factory automation network solution from Renesas Electronics"

MegaChips Joins Imec and Holst Centre’s R&D program on Ultra-low Power Radio

November 18, 2014

Imec Technology Forum Japan (Tokyo, Japan)—Nov. 17, 2014—Nanoelectronics research center imec/Holst Centre and MegaChips, a fabless company focusing on the development of system LSIs and products that incorporate original algorithms and architecture, announced today that they have signed a strategic partnership for joint R&D on ultra-low power (ULP) short radio technology for smart homes and buildings.

Following the growth of mobile devices the rapidly upcoming Internet-of-Things (IoT), the market for connected devices will know an impressive growth in the coming years, with small, battery-operated sensors devices integrated everywhere—from homes and … Read More → "MegaChips Joins Imec and Holst Centre’s R&D program on Ultra-low Power Radio"

STMicroelectronics Supports Drive for Inverters in Smaller Boxes Everywhere, from PHEV Battery Chargers to Solar Generators

November 18, 2014

Geneva, November 18, 2014 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a top-ranking supplier of power components, has revealed new automotive-qualified silicon-carbide (SiC) diodes for advanced on-board battery chargers (OBCs) in electric vehicles such as Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) that demand high power-handing capability within a confined space.

These diodes allow designers to build smaller power modules, which is good for automotive applications and makes them also a strong choice for tackling the Little Box Challenge presented by Google and IEEE. … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Supports Drive for Inverters in Smaller Boxes Everywhere, from PHEV Battery Chargers to Solar Generators"

Oticon Standardizes on Synopsys’ Design Compiler Graphical

November 18, 2014

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

Oticon has widely deployed Design Compiler Graphical for implementation of its hearing solutions ICs
Multi-corner multi-mode (MCMM) synthesis results in lower leakage and faster convergence
Congestion reduction in Design Compiler Graphical enables Oticon to achieve faster design performance within shorter schedules

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced that Oticon, Inc., … Read More → "Oticon Standardizes on Synopsys’ Design Compiler Graphical"

7-GHz ADC drivers bring AC performance to DC-coupled applications

November 18, 2014

DALLAS (Nov. 18, 2014) – Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today announced two new fully differential amplifiers (FDAs) that provide DC-coupled applications with best-in-class AC performance to improve system capabilities and performance. The LMH3401 and LMH5401 FDAs provide higher bandwidth and slew rate, and lower distortion than existing ADC drivers. The performance of the LMH3401 and LMH5401 can enable radar systems that help keep populations safer and wireless base stations that drop fewer calls, while providing faster upload speeds. For more information about the LMH3401 and LMH5401, visit Read More → "7-GHz ADC drivers bring AC performance to DC-coupled applications"

Buck Converters from Diodes Incorporated Enable Smarter Power Regulation

November 18, 2014

Plano, Texas – November 18th, 2014 – For low output voltage power regulation in digital TV, monitor and other high density, fast changing point-of-load system architectures, Diodes Incorporated has introduced a series of synchronous buck converters. Employing adaptive constant on-time (AdCOT) control, the AP65450, AP65452 and AP65552 ensure high DC output accuracy, high efficiency and fast transient response.

For the 4A rated AP65450 converter, the AdCOT control supports seamless transition between a continuous conduction mode (CCM) at high loads to a discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) … Read More → "Buck Converters from Diodes Incorporated Enable Smarter Power Regulation"

New Dual Wideband Transceiver from VadaTech in FMC Format

November 17, 2014

Henderson, NV – Nov 17, 2014 – VadaTech, a manufacturer of embedded boards and complete application-ready platforms, has announced a dual wideband transceiver in the FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) format. The board has a frequency range of 70 MHz to 6 GHz and is ideal for LTE, SDR, and other advanced RF applications.

The FMC214 utilizes eight SSMC connectors for the input/output. It combines RF front end, frequency synthesizers for Rx and Tx, mixed-signal baseband section, and a flexible digital interface to host the processor through the LPC connector. The board provides an instantaneous bandwidth programmable from 200 KHz to 56 MHz. The clocking … Read More → "New Dual Wideband Transceiver from VadaTech in FMC Format"

Nallatech Collaborates with OpenPOWER Foundation Members IBM and Altera to Launch Innovative CAPI FPGA Accelerator Platform

November 17, 2014

Camarillo, Calif. — November 17, 2014 – Nallatech, a leading supplier of high-performance FPGA solutions, announces the availability of the OpenPOWER CAPI Developer Kit for IBM POWER8, enabling system acceleration and performance that is well beyond what has been previously available. The system enables Nallatech’s 385 FPGA accelerator to attach to the IBM POWER8 processor’s coherency fabric and coherently access up to 1TB of system memory.

The Coherent Accelerator Processor Interface (CAPI) on POWER8 systems provides a high-performance solution for the implementation of client-specific, computation-heavy algorithms on an FPGA. This innovation can replace either application programs running on a core … Read More → "Nallatech Collaborates with OpenPOWER Foundation Members IBM and Altera to Launch Innovative CAPI FPGA Accelerator Platform"

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