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Coilcraft Introduces New Family of High Current Inductors for High Frequency Applications

Cary, IL, USA – Coilcraft’s new SLR Family of high current, shielded power inductors is offered with current ratings up to 100 Amps and inductance values from 85 to 370 nH, making it suitable for high frequency applications such as multi-phase VRM/VRD/EVRD regulators, Intel™ IMVP compatible systems, and GPUs/video graphic cards. The inductors also feature a tight DCR tolerance (±5.4% to ±10%) for lossless, inductor DCR-based current sensing.

The … Read More → "Coilcraft Introduces New Family of High Current Inductors for High Frequency Applications"

IMS Announces Major Upgrade to the DriveSync Connected Car Platform

WATERLOO, ON, April 19, 2016 /CNW/ – Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), a leader in connected car technology, announced today a major upgrade to its DriveSync® platform. The upgrade is the culmination of years of research and development, introducing new innovations that address common industry challenges facing insurers around competitive differentiation, policyholder retention and program economics. DriveSync 5 enables customization without sacrificing speed to market; introduces engaging customer experiences that help ensure retention; and provides cost savings and increased value that further justify the business case for UBI.

DriveSync 5 represents a … Read More → "IMS Announces Major Upgrade to the DriveSync Connected Car Platform"

ADLINK Introduces New Products Based Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 Product Family for High Performance, Compute Intensive, Server Grade Solutions

San Jose, CA – April 19, 2016 – ADLINK Technology, Inc.,a leading global provider of cloud-based services, intelligent gateways, and embedded building blocks for edge devices that enable the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced two new solutions based on the Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 Product Family (codename Broadwell-EP). These latest ADLINK offerings are based on 14nm technology-based, server-class Intel® processors that bring intelligence to the edge for IoT applications, and include an AdvancedTCA® processor blade and network appliance from our Modular Industrial Cloud Architecture (MICA) offering. The new products target networking, communications, security … Read More → "ADLINK Introduces New Products Based Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 Product Family for High Performance, Compute Intensive, Server Grade Solutions"

1.5A Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter Delivers 93% Efficiency at 2MHz & Operates from 3.0V to 42V Inputs

MILPITAS, CA – April 19, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8608, a 1.5A, 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator. A unique synchronous rectification topology delivers 93% efficiency while switching at 2MHz enabling designers to avoid critical noise-sensitive frequency bands, such as AM radio, while using a very compact solution footprint. Burst Mode® operation keeps quiescent current under 2.5µA in no-load standby conditions making … Read More → "1.5A Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter Delivers 93% Efficiency at 2MHz & Operates from 3.0V to 42V Inputs"

NGCodec and Xilinx Demonstrate H.265/HEVC Video Encoder IP at NAB 2016

Las Vegas, April 18, 2016 – At the NAB Show – NGCodec and Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) will demonstrate H.265/HEVC video encoder IP at NAB 2016.  The NGCodec encoder IP, built with Vivado® High Level Synthesis (HLS) and Kintex® UltraScale™ FPGAs, targets Data Center, Broadcast and Pro A/V markets.  Xilinx and NGCodec also jointly announce an investment by Xilinx in NGCodec to help drive this technology to market. NGCodec will demonstrate its H.265 video encoding technology at NAB 2016, Booth #SU9615SUL, from April 16 – < … Read More → "NGCodec and Xilinx Demonstrate H.265/HEVC Video Encoder IP at NAB 2016"

IAR Systems boosts development for Silicon Labs’ Wireless Gecko SoCs targeting IoT connectivity

Uppsala, Sweden—April 18, 2016—IAR Systems® announces that the world-leading development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench® for ARM® now supports the Wireless Gecko SoCs from Silicon Labs. With its highly optimizing build tools, smart integrated profiling tools and comprehensive debugging capabilities, IAR Embedded Workbench enables developers to fully leverage the high performance and flexibility of the new portfolio.

Integrating a powerful ARM Cortex®-M4 core as well as advanced hardware cryptography, the Wireless Gecko SoCs provide scalable solutions and include Thread and ZigBee® stacks for mesh networks, intuitive radio … Read More → "IAR Systems boosts development for Silicon Labs’ Wireless Gecko SoCs targeting IoT connectivity"

PLS’ UDE 4.6.1 now supports NXP’s latest MPC5746R Power Architecture® microcontroller

Lauta,Germany /Irvine, CA , April 18, 2016 – PLS Programmierbare Logik & Systeme has now introduced version 4.6.1 of its Universal Debug Engine (UDE) including a specifically optimized testing and debugging environment for MPC5746R high end multi-core controller – the newest member of NXP’s Power Architecture® family.

The high performance dual-core MPC5746R System-on-Chip (SoC), optimized for automotive engine/transmission control as well as industrial applications, offers users comprehensive features to ensure the highest level of functional safety (ASIL-D). Two Power Architecture® z4 cores, running … Read More → "PLS’ UDE 4.6.1 now supports NXP’s latest MPC5746R Power Architecture® microcontroller"

Mouser Celebrates 20th Annual Microchip MASTERs Conference with Exclusive Global Sponsorship

On Thursday, August 18, Grant will share where he gets his inspiration, information, and innovative ideas. After Grant’s presentation, he will open the floor for a live Q&A where MASTERs attendees will get the opportunity to meet Grant personally and take photos.

The MASTERs Conference features four days of networking opportunities, fun activities, exhibitor booths, and over 100 lectures and hands-on classes for engineers of all skill levels. Engineers can choose from classes about Read More → "Mouser Celebrates 20th Annual Microchip MASTERs Conference with Exclusive Global Sponsorship"

Invensas Announces That Sandia National Laboratories Has Licensed ZiBond and DBI Technologies for Advanced 3D Semiconductor Applications

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 18th, 2016 – Invensas Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tessera Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSRA), announced today that Sandia National Laboratories signed a new license agreement for ZiBond® and Direct Bond Interconnect (DBI®) technologies. With this license Sandia will have access to the most advanced 3D integration technologies available, for use in a wide range of semiconductor applications.

For more than 60 years, Sandia National Laboratories has been the premier science and engineering laboratory in the United States for national security and innovation. Working closely with U.S. government agencies, private industry and academic institutions, Sandia … Read More → "Invensas Announces That Sandia National Laboratories Has Licensed ZiBond and DBI Technologies for Advanced 3D Semiconductor Applications"

STMicroelectronics Showcases Its Development Ecosystem and Smart Solutions for IoT at TECHNO-FRONTIER 2016

Tokyo, April 18, 2016 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, will exhibit its comprehensive development ecosystem and smart solutions that enable Internet-of-Things (IoT) and wearable applications at TECHNO-FRONTIER 2016.

An IoT world of Smart Houses, Cities, and Industries, in which important physical objects are connected to the Internet, is set to bring about revolutionary changes to industrial infrastructures and people’s lifestyles. Semiconductor technology is the key to realizing the promise of IoT.

ST offers one of the richest development ecosystems that enable the creation of IoT applications in … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Showcases Its Development Ecosystem and Smart Solutions for IoT at TECHNO-FRONTIER 2016"

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