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Synopsys Announces Results of Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc., a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced that four students, Xinda Hu of the University of Arizona, and Anthony Vella, Aaron Bauer, and Nicolas Brown, all of the University of Rochester, are the winners of the 2014 Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition. The competition was established in 2000 by Optical Research Associates (ORA®), now Synopsys’ Optical Solutions Group, and was named in honor of ORA’s former president and chief executive officer, Robert S. Hilbert. The annual competition is open … Read More → "Synopsys Announces Results of Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition"

Microchip’s New 2.4 GHz RF High-Power Amplifier Offers Low EVM and Current for 256-QAM and 802.11b/g/n; Extends Range of Ultra-High Data Rate WLANs

CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 25, 2014 [NASDAQ:  MCHP] — Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced its latest 2.4 GHz 256-QAM RF high-power amplifier—the SST12CP21—which offers ultra low EVM and current consumption for 256-QAM and IEEE 802.11n systems.  The SST12CP21 delivers high linear output power of up to 23 dBm at 1.75% dynamic EVM, with MCS9 HT40 MHz bandwidth modulation at 5V and 320 mA current consumption.  Additionally, the SST12CP21 … Read More → "Microchip’s New 2.4 GHz RF High-Power Amplifier Offers Low EVM and Current for 256-QAM and 802.11b/g/n; Extends Range of Ultra-High Data Rate WLANs"

Dongbu HiTek Streamlines Touch Control for Smart Phones

SEOUL, KOREA – August 26, 2014 – Dongbu HiTek today announced it has completed the development of an innovative Capacitive Touch Controller IC for smart phones. The proprietary chip design enables apps to be accessed and controlled via simple touch gestures while the smart phone is in the standby (screen-off) mode, thus streamlining apps access, control and extending battery life.

Current smart phones in the standby mode typically require the user to unlock the phone (activating the screen), navigate to the desired apps icon and then touching the icon to access the app. Next generation smart phones incorporating … Read More → "Dongbu HiTek Streamlines Touch Control for Smart Phones"

ProTek Devices’ Newest TVS Array Provides Overvoltage Protection in High Speed Applications

TEMPE, Ariz. – August 25, 2014 – ProTek Devices has introduced a new transient voltage suppressor array (TVS array) for overvoltage circuit protection in a variety of high speed applications such as Gigabit Ethernet, LAN / WAN equipment, notebooks and desktop computers, and more. The new PLR2512 is an ultra-low capacitance (3pF typical) TVS array with 100 watts peak pulse power per line (typical = 8/20 micro seconds).

The PLR2512 is also ideal for integrated magnetics / RJ-45 connectors, security cameras, and industrial controls applications. The device meets IEC standards requirements for 61000-4-2 covering electrostatic discharge (ESD) and 61000-4-4 covering electrical fast transients (EFT). … Read More → "ProTek Devices’ Newest TVS Array Provides Overvoltage Protection in High Speed Applications"

Nallatech Joins the OpenPOWER Foundation

AMARILLO, Calif., August 25, 2014 – Nallatech, a leading supplier of high-performance FPGA solutions, today announced the company has joined the OpenPOWER Foundation, an open development community based on the POWER microprocessor architecture. 

Nallatech joins a growing roster of technology organizations working collaboratively to build advanced server, networking, storage and acceleration technology as well as industry leading open source software aimed at delivering more choice, control and flexibility to developers of next-generation, hyperscale and cloud data centers.  The group makes POWER hardware and software available to open development for the first time, as well as making POWER intellectual property licensable … Read More → "Nallatech Joins the OpenPOWER Foundation"

Brainboxes introduces Ethernet module with independently configurable analogue inputs for remote monitoring applications

Liverpool, England – 22 August 2014: Brainboxes announces the launch of the ED-549, a new Ethernet networking device designed for remote monitoring of multiple analogue inputs in industrial environments. Aimed at test, measurement and process control engineers, it is designed to remotely gather analogue input signals over an Ethernet network, the ED-549 ‘Ethernet 8 AI’ product has eight analogue input channels and delivers remote access to real-time data for highly flexible and high-precision measurements of voltages and currents from instruments located on a process control factory floor or in a … Read More → "Brainboxes introduces Ethernet module with independently configurable analogue inputs for remote monitoring applications"

Startup Company, Intugine, Introduces Nimble: Gesture Control Technology To Enhance All Technology Interactions

Intugine, a company named as one of the top 15 startups at TechCrunch Beijing 2014, is excited to introduce its newest product. Nimble is a gesture control software and hardware that fits comfortably on the wearer’s fingertip. The company will launch a campaign on the popular crowdfunding website, Indiegogo, in late August. The campaign hopes to raise $100,000 for the further development and mass production of Nimble.

This gesture control technology turns a 15-foot area in front of any screen into a highly interactive control area. Nimble can be used to enhance any computer interaction, from gaming to simply … Read More → "Startup Company, Intugine, Introduces Nimble: Gesture Control Technology To Enhance All Technology Interactions"

Saelig Introduces 25MHz Digital Oscilloscope-In-A-Probe

Fairport, NY. Saelig Company Inc. announces the new Owon RDS1021 Wave Rambler – a new, USB pen scope that packs the features of a high performance bench top oscilloscope in a small, lightweight and ergonomic probe that fits perfectly in the hand. Used with the included PC software, the RDS1021 Wave Rambler converts any laptop or desktop PC into a powerful oscilloscope without the need for additional probes or power supplies. The Wave Rambler displays signals from 5mV to 50V. It features FFT capabilities, so it can be used for displaying the frequency characteristics of a signal. 

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