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Keysight Technologies Introduces Cost-Effective Reference Solution for Realistic Multi-Emitter Signal Simulation Calibrated Hardware, Software Solution for Receiver Test

Highlights:

  • Simulate realistic and dynamic radar threat-emitter signal environments consisting of thousands of emitters and millions of pulses-per-second
  • Make Angle of Arrival (AoA) measurements in changing signal environments for real-time radar threat-emitter sorting and direction finding
  • Quickly and easily set up complex AoA signal scenarios with Signal Studio software

SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 3, 2016 – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced a cost-effective reference solution for creating multi-emitter signal environments used for electronic warfare (EW) simulation and test. The Multi-Emitter Scenario Generator Reference Solution, another in a series of Keysight … Read More → "Keysight Technologies Introduces Cost-Effective Reference Solution for Realistic Multi-Emitter Signal Simulation Calibrated Hardware, Software Solution for Receiver Test"

ZigBee Alliance Names New Executive Board Members and Hits Certification Milestone as Momentum Grows Behind New Initiatives

News Highlights:

  • Alliance names two new board leadership members as it expands its focus on key initiatives in the smart building, lighting and retail solutions markets.
  • Organization announces certification milestone of more than 1500 products from more than 200 manufacturers.
  • ZigBee Alliance also completes its 2016 U.S. member meeting with numerous work sessions, presentations from partners EnOcean Alliance and the Thread Group, and industry outlook from research firm IHS and industry analyst Deloitte Consulting.

Davis, Calif. – March 4, 2016 – The ZigBee Alliance, a non-profit association of companies creating, maintaining and delivering … Read More → "ZigBee Alliance Names New Executive Board Members and Hits Certification Milestone as Momentum Grows Behind New Initiatives"

Zeidman Technologies Recognized by Microchip to Deliver Multitasking, Real-Time Embedded Systems on Baseline PIC Microcontrollers

CUPERTINO, Calif. – March 1, 2016 –Zeidman Technologies, a leading provider of tools enabling developers to quickly build custom software systems, today announced that Zeidman Technologies has become a Microchip Recognized Tool Provider.

The partnership will allow joint customers to embed a custom, multitasking, real-time operating system (RTOS) on Microchip’smicrocontrollers  … Read More → "Zeidman Technologies Recognized by Microchip to Deliver Multitasking, Real-Time Embedded Systems on Baseline PIC Microcontrollers"

Wubby Launches New Device-Level Software Platform for Everyday Objects

March 2, 2016 – Palo Alto, CA — The new Wubby (http://www.wubby.io) platform simplifies the development of IoT and Smart Home devices and systems by providing a programming environment that supports Python code execution directly in the microcontroller of the device. This allows a broader developer audience to create new everyday objects because of the popularity of Python. 

Wubby (pronounced Wha-bee) is the first platform that truly separates hardware from software, abstracting the hardware and allowing the developers to contribute by writing simple python scripts, rather having to deploy … Read More → "Wubby Launches New Device-Level Software Platform for Everyday Objects"

Synopsys Extends Leadership in Functional Safety and Security Verification with Addition of Key Technology for ISO 26262 Compliance

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) has acquired WinterLogic, the technology leader in fault simulation used in automotive, safety and security environments for the design and verification of advanced system on chips (SoCs). Fault simulation is a key technology for compliance testing of the ISO 26262 functional safety standard and its Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) classification. The addition of WinterLogic’s leading fault simulation capability extends Synopsys’ large and growing solutions for safety and security in the areas of functional verification, hardware-software verification, software quality and cyber security, and automotive grade IP.

“As the … Read More → "Synopsys Extends Leadership in Functional Safety and Security Verification with Addition of Key Technology for ISO 26262 Compliance"

Plessey expands production capacity with AIX G5+C cluster from AIXTRON

Herzogenrath/Germany, 02 March, 2016 – AIXTRON SE (FSE: AIXA; NASDAQ: AIXG), a worldwide leading provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry, today announced that Plessey Semiconductors Ltd. has ordered an AIX G5+ C cluster system for the production capacity expansion of gallium nitride LEDs manufactured on silicon wafers (GaN-on-Si). The tool is scheduled for delivery in the third quarter 2016.

The AIX G5+ C cluster for Plessey consists of two multi-wafer AIX G5+ reactors, which are supplemented by AIXTRON’s next generation cassette-to cassette handler for large-scale, fully automated epitaxy production. Plessey purchased the AIXTRON planetary system … Read More → "Plessey expands production capacity with AIX G5+C cluster from AIXTRON"

STMicroelectronics Redefines Power-Conversion Efficiency with New Technology/Packaging Solution for MOSFET Transistors

Geneva, March 3, 2016 — The latest MDmesh™ DM2 N-channel Power MOSFET transistors from STMicroelectronics create new opportunities for power-supply designers to achieve greater efficiency in low-voltage power supplies for computers, telecom networks, industrial, and consumer devices.

As people around the world acquire, store, and share a rapidly increasing amount of digital data such as e-books, videos, photographs, and music files, the need to minimize energy consumption in the huge server farms that host the cloud, in the telecom networks that provide the means to connect anyone to anything, … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Redefines Power-Conversion Efficiency with New Technology/Packaging Solution for MOSFET Transistors"

Semtech Wireless Charging Evaluation Platforms Now Available Through Worldwide Distribution

CAMARILLO, Calif., March 3, 2016—Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced that its Wireless Charging Evaluation platforms are now available directly through online distributors Digi-Key and Mouser Electronics. The Transmitter and Receiver platforms are available in a variety of power configurations and provide the tools design engineers need to quickly prototype and demonstrate their wireless … Read More → "Semtech Wireless Charging Evaluation Platforms Now Available Through Worldwide Distribution"

Synopsys Galaxy Design Platform Certified for Samsung Foundry 14LPP FinFET Process

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

  • 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 processor used for QoR optimization and flow validation
  • Certification includes reference flow compatibility with Synopsys’ Lynx Design System
  • Advanced Waveform Propagation (AWP) technology in the Galaxy Design Platform enables ultra-low voltage designs

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced that Samsung Foundry has certified the Synopsys Galaxy™ Design Platform for Samsung’s 14LPP FinFET process. The process delivers high performance for compute-intensive designs and lower … Read More → "Synopsys Galaxy Design Platform Certified for Samsung Foundry 14LPP FinFET Process"

Semtech Launches Online Support Community Platform to Help Engineers Quickly Find and Share Answers to Common Design Challenges

CAMARILLO, Calif., March 1, 2016 — Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced it has launched an online support community platform to help design engineers quickly find and share answers to their application and design questions via simple to use online tools, such as discussion groups, document knowledge base, training modules and partner catalogs.

The community platform consists of five communities covering the following … Read More → "Semtech Launches Online Support Community Platform to Help Engineers Quickly Find and Share Answers to Common Design Challenges"

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