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Quad Output Multiphase Step-Down DC/DC Controller Operates with DrMOS or Power Blocks to Deliver Up to 260A

February 8, 2016

MILPITAS, CA – February 8, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC7851/-1, a quad output multiphase synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with accurate current sharing between phases and differential output voltage sensing. This controller works in conjunction with external power train devices such as DrMOS and power blocks as well as discrete N-channel MOSFETs and associated gate drivers, enabling flexible design configurations. Up to 8 phases … Read More → "Quad Output Multiphase Step-Down DC/DC Controller Operates with DrMOS or Power Blocks to Deliver Up to 260A"

Ultra compact global 3G/2G cellular module ideal for tracking and IoT applications

February 5, 2016

Thalwil, Switzerland – February 4, 2016 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, today announced the ultra compact SARA-U201 3G/2G cellular module. Measuring just 16 x 26 x 3 mm, the 96-pin LGA-packaged SARA-U201 is the smallest cellular module supporting both 2G and 3G connectivity. It is also equipped with the latest 3G chipset for IoT applications.

Providing 5-band UMTS, quad-band GSM, and having global radio regulatory approvals, the voice and data capable SARA-U201 is the ideal solution for a wide range of industrial, automotive telematics, and consumer applications that must be able … Read More → "Ultra compact global 3G/2G cellular module ideal for tracking and IoT applications"

Keysight Technologies Announces ADS 2016, its Latest Advanced Design System Software Release

February 5, 2016

Highlights:

Improves layout performance, adds functionality to improve productivity for IC, laminate and RF PCB design
Introduces new circuit and EM simulation functionality
Advances Keysight’s commitment to improving design productivity and efficiency through design flow integration with signal and power integrity capabilities, technologies and other improvements

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Feb. 4, 2016 – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today introduced the latest release of its powerful Advanced Design System (ADS) software, ADS 2016. The software improves design productivity and … Read More → "Keysight Technologies Announces ADS 2016, its Latest Advanced Design System Software Release"

Mirabilis Design announces the industry-first Electronic System-Level Memory Model library to accelerate the trade-off memory architectures

February 5, 2016

Highlights:

Largest collection of Memory models to evaluate bandwidth, read and write latency, and power consumed for different user cases.
Can be combined with the extensive VisualSim architecture library to assemble the full system or SoC.

Sunnyvale, CA. — February 1st, 2016— Mirabilis Design Inc. today announced the release of the VisualSim Memory modeling library. This library contains all current and prior versions of DDR, LPDDR, HBM, SRAM, JEDEC-complaint memory controller and a generic memory controller. System designers and architects use this library to develop new memory sub-systems, explore new standards … Read More → "Mirabilis Design announces the industry-first Electronic System-Level Memory Model library to accelerate the trade-off memory architectures"

HRL Laboratories’ Breakthrough May Pave the Way for Gallium Nitride to Supplant Silicon in Integrated Circuits

February 5, 2016

MALIBU, Calif., February 4, 2016 — Researchers at HRL Laboratories, LLC, have achieved the first demonstration of gallium nitride (GaN) complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) field-effect-transistor (FET) technology, and in doing so have established that the semiconductor’s superior transistor performance can be harnessed in an integrated circuit. This breakthrough paves the way for GaN to become the technology of choice for power conversion circuits that are made in silicon today.

According to HRL Senior Staff Research Engineer and Principal Investigator Dr. Rongming Chu, GaN transistors have long excelled in both power switching and microwave/millimeter wave applications, but their potential for … Read More → "HRL Laboratories’ Breakthrough May Pave the Way for Gallium Nitride to Supplant Silicon in Integrated Circuits"

Keysight Technologies Introduces Industry’s First Hybrid Memory Cube Compliance Test Software

February 5, 2016

Highlights:

100 percent test coverage on voltage, jitter, signaling rate and return loss measurements
Supports the HMC 2.1 specification

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Feb. 4, 2016 – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today introduced the industry’s first compliance test software application for hybrid memory cube (HMC) device and system testing. The Keysight N8839A HMC test application helps memory design engineers accelerate turn-on and debug of HMC systems by automating the execution of transmitter physical-layer tests on Read More → "Keysight Technologies Introduces Industry’s First Hybrid Memory Cube Compliance Test Software"

Xilinx Announces Data Center Ecosystem Investment Program to Broaden Cloud Computing and NFV Acceleration Solutions

February 4, 2016

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced a new Data Center Ecosystem Investment Program to be administered through its corporate venture arm, Xilinx Technology Ventures. Investments made through this initiative will focus primarily on technologies that expand Xilinx’s data center products and offerings and ignite industry innovation, time to market advantage, and lower overall cost of ownership. The new program targets solutions for emerging workload applications such as machine learning, image and video processing, data analytics, storage … Read More → "Xilinx Announces Data Center Ecosystem Investment Program to Broaden Cloud Computing and NFV Acceleration Solutions"

Imec and Holst Centre Present Wi-Fi HaLow Low-Power Fully Digital Polar Transmitter for IoT Applications

February 4, 2016

Leuven (Belgium) and Eindhoven (the Netherlands) – Feb. 3, 2016 – At this week’s IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC 2016), nanoelectronics research center imec and Holst Centre (initiated by imec and TNO) presented a 1.3nJ/b fully digital polar transmitter optimized for IoT applications and the novel IEEE 802.11ah Wi-Fi protocol, with a ten-fold power reduction as compared to state-of-the-art OFDM transmitters.

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2016) in January 2016, the Wi-Fi Alliance® has introduced the HaLow (TM) designation for the new low power, long range Wi-Fi protocol IEEE802.11ah, developed by the IEEE standardization committee. This … Read More → "Imec and Holst Centre Present Wi-Fi HaLow Low-Power Fully Digital Polar Transmitter for IoT Applications"

36V, 800mA Robust Linear Regulator Has Extended SOA Plus Current & Temperature Monitor Outputs

February 4, 2016

MILPITAS, CA – February 4, 2016 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3089, a rugged 800mA wide input voltage range linear regulator with key usability, monitoring and protection features. The device has an extended safe operating area (SOA) compared to existing regulators, making it ideal for high input-to-output voltage and high output current applications where older regulators limit the output. The LT3089 uses a current source reference for single resistor output voltage settings and output adjustability down to 0V. Output current limit can be set externally with a single resistor. This regulator architecture, combined with low millivolt line and load regulation, enables multiple … Read More → "36V, 800mA Robust Linear Regulator Has Extended SOA Plus Current & Temperature Monitor Outputs"

Synopsys’ 10 Gbps USB 3.1 IP First to Pass USB-IF Certification

February 3, 2016

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

Synopsys’ 10 Gbps DesignWare USB 3.1 controller and PHY passed all protocol, electrical and interoperability tests to become the first IP to achieve USB-IF certification
DesignWare USB 3.1 PHYs consume less than 50 mW power at 10 Gbps speeds in 14/16-nm FinFET process technologies
DesignWare USB 3.1 Host, Device and Dual-Role Device Controllers are backward-compatible with DesignWare USB 3.0 software stacks and device class protocols, enabling designers to reuse code and save months of software development time</ … Read More → "Synopsys’ 10 Gbps USB 3.1 IP First to Pass USB-IF Certification"

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