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Tiny Balun-on-a-Chip from STMicroelectronics Simplifies Bluetooth Smart® Design

September 25, 2014

Geneva, September 22, 2014 – Designers building Bluetooth Smart^® devices or modules can accelerate project completion, maximize system performance, and minimize solution size using STMicroelectronics’ new integrated balun, the BALF-NRG-01D3.

As a companion chip to ST’s BlueNRG Bluetooth Smart wireless network processor, the BALF-NRG-01D3 integrates all the necessary external balancing and matching circuitry and ensures optimum performance: a challenge that usually demands considerable RF circuit-design skills. Its input impedance is matched to the BlueNRG device to maximize sensitivity and output power, with harmonic filtering to … Read More → "Tiny Balun-on-a-Chip from STMicroelectronics Simplifies Bluetooth Smart® Design"

Valencell Opens New State of the Art Sports Testing Lab to Support the Development and Validation of Highly Accurate, Precise Biometric Wearables

September 25, 2014

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Valencell, <http://valencell.com/> an expert and pioneer in precision biometric data sensor technology, has opened a new, state of the art sports performance lab within its Raleigh headquarters. The new facility has been built to meet the outstanding demand from existing and new licensee partners looking to develop and validate biometric wearable products that offer the most accurate assessment of aerobic fitness levels.

“The introduction of … Read More → "Valencell Opens New State of the Art Sports Testing Lab to Support the Development and Validation of Highly Accurate, Precise Biometric Wearables"

Zuse Institute Berlin reduces debugging time on enterprise software research projects with UndoDB

September 25, 2014

Cambridge, UK, 24 September 2014, Undo Software today announced that Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB) has purchased its UndoDB reversible debugging tool. ZIB is using UndoDB to debug C/C++ code for its Solving Constraint Integer Programs (SCIP) optimization framework and enterprise supply chain software research projects.

ZIB is a research institute for applied mathematics and computer science and provides solutions for complex problems in science, engineering, environment, and society. It works closely with partners from science, business, and … Read More → "Zuse Institute Berlin reduces debugging time on enterprise software research projects with UndoDB"

Telit Introduces Jupiter SL869-V2S GPS Module

September 25, 2014

London, UK – September 24, 2014 – Telit Wireless Solutions, a leading global provider of high-quality machine-to-machine (M2M) modules and services, today debuted the Jupiter SL869-V2S, GPS Module, designed for easy migration between a full-GNSS solution for top-ranked applications and a simple GPS-only solution for less demanding applications.

The Jupiter SL869 V2S supports GPS as well as QZSS constellations and is ROM based. Geo-location data is delivered using NMEA protocol through a standard UART port. It supports ephemeris file injection (A-GPS) as well as Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) for increased position accuracy. Its onboard software engine … Read More → "Telit Introduces Jupiter SL869-V2S GPS Module"

Grenoble Hosting SEMICON Europa Oct. 7-9, First Time Event Held in France

September 25, 2014

GRENOBLE, France – Sept.24, 2014 – Grenoble, the center of one of Europe’s key microelectronics ecosystems, is hosting SEMICON Europa 2014 Oct. 7-9.

This is the first time France has hosted the premier annual event for the European chip industry, which achieved a 7.9 percent market growth during the first semester of 2014, according to WSTS association. SEMI, the global trade organization that organizes the SEMICON gatherings, will alternate SEMICON Europa every other year between Dresden and Grenoble beginning this year.

The event in the ALPEXPO Congress Center is expected … Read More → "Grenoble Hosting SEMICON Europa Oct. 7-9, First Time Event Held in France"

Saelig Introduces Device For Safety Measuring High Voltage Power Transistors with Oscilloscopes

September 25, 2014

Fairport, NY: Saelig Company, Inc. announces the availability of the CLIPPER CLP1500V15A1 – a new, high technology oscilloscope adapter that allows small voltages to be measured in the presence of very high voltages, such as those present on switching MOSFETs or IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors). Making accurate measurements in the presence of very high voltages has previously been extremely challenging, but using the CLIPPER CLP1500V15A1, the VdsON or RdsON of a switching transistor can now be easily seen in high resolution (e.g. 100mV/div) on an ordinary digital oscilloscope. Determining the switching speeds, … Read More → "Saelig Introduces Device For Safety Measuring High Voltage Power Transistors with Oscilloscopes"

New development system includes real-time hardware debug, industrial Ethernet and Fieldbus capabilities

September 25, 2014

BRISTOL, UK, 25 September 2014 – XMOS today announces a new modular development system for its xCORE-XA™ range of eXtended Architecture xCORE devices. The system features a base processor board with real-time hardware debug facilities, xTIMEcomposer Studio tools for integrated code development, and a range of application specific daughter- and mother-cards, the first of which, for Industrial Ethernet and Fieldbus systems, is also announced today.

The new system allows embedded designers to develop, debug and prototype products based on the range … Read More → "New development system includes real-time hardware debug, industrial Ethernet and Fieldbus capabilities"

KLA-Tencor to Present on Intelligent Feed-Forward of Non-Litho Errors for 3D Patterning at the APC Conference

September 25, 2014

MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 23, 2014— KLA-Tencor Corporation, a leading provider of process control and yield management solutions, today announced that John Robinson, director of marketing in its Parametric Solutions Group, will present a paper on the topic of non-lithographic errors for 3D patterning at the APC Conference 2014. Held at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, the conference addresses the extremely complex manufacturing processes that the semiconductor, photovoltaic, display, MEMS, LED and other relevant industries are experiencing. Greater yield, quality, and cost objectives have placed a high importance on advanced process … Read More → "KLA-Tencor to Present on Intelligent Feed-Forward of Non-Litho Errors for 3D Patterning at the APC Conference"

Small Footprint Boost Controller from Diodes Incorporated Simplifies LED Backlighting

September 25, 2014

Plano, Texas – September 25th, 2014 – For TV and monitor manufacturers needing a cost-effective solution for driving LED backlights, Diodes Incorporated has introduced a constant-frequency, voltage-mode, external-compensation boost controller. The highly integrated AL3022 is supplied in the small footprint SO-8 package and significantly reduces the number of external components required for system design.

Operating at a fixed switching frequency of 140kHz, the controller handles up to 60W output power, and is suitable for a wide range of 14-inch to 42-inch LCD panel designs. The … Read More → "Small Footprint Boost Controller from Diodes Incorporated Simplifies LED Backlighting"

New Amplicon embedded PC offers maximum PCI/PCIe expansion flexibility in fanless compact design

September 25, 2014

Brighton, UK, 25^th September 2014 – The Impact-E 400 series brings the power of expansion to the Amplicon embedded family. Packaged in a lightweight aluminium chassis, designed for optimal heat dissipation, the Impact-E 400 series has been designed with card expansion at its heart.

The Impact-E 400 further improves on the Amplicon Impact-E series, delivering customisable expansion powered by the Ivy Bridge processor generation, packaged in a fanless compact chassis with options for expansion.

The Impact-E 400 series allows for easy access card expansion in an embedded fanless system. Capable of housing cards up to 220mm in either PCI … Read More → "New Amplicon embedded PC offers maximum PCI/PCIe expansion flexibility in fanless compact design"

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