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New AudioSmart Solution from Conexant Enhances Listening Experience from Built-In TV Speakers; LG First to Adopt

January 11, 2016

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Jan 6, 2016) – Audio is a critical component of, and often sets the tone for, the entire television viewing experience. Today, Conexant Systems, Inc.announced its new RoomAware Optimizer™ processing solution that delivers a drastically improved listening experience from the existing speakers in a TV. Part of the Conexant AudioSmart™ … Read More → "New AudioSmart Solution from Conexant Enhances Listening Experience from Built-In TV Speakers; LG First to Adopt"

Keysight Technologies Introduces USB 3.1 Gen 2 Protocol Trigger and Decode Software

January 11, 2016
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SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 8, 2016 – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today introduced the industry’s first oscilloscope-based USB 3.1 Gen 2 10 Gbps protocol decode software with real-time triggering and protocol decode performance. The Keysight N8821A USB 3.1 protocol trigger and decode software provides unique protocol decoder performance that enables engineers to verify and debug their Gen 2 10 Gbps interfaces.

Gen 2 … Read More → "Keysight Technologies Introduces USB 3.1 Gen 2 Protocol Trigger and Decode Software"

Semtech and MultiPhy Enter into a Strategic Agreement to Bring to Market a Complete Chipset for 100G Single Wavelength Optical Module Solutions

January 11, 2016

CAMARILLO, Calif., January 11, 2016 – Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, and MultiPhy Ltd., a leader in DSP-based solutions focused on 100Gbps per wavelength PAM4 technology, announced today that they have entered into a strategic agreement aimed at accelerating the introduction of a 100Gbps single wavelength optical module solution. As part of the agreement, Semtech is now one of the largest shareholders of MultiPhy. With … Read More → "Semtech and MultiPhy Enter into a Strategic Agreement to Bring to Market a Complete Chipset for 100G Single Wavelength Optical Module Solutions"

Spinning motors just got simpler with TI’s latest stepper technologies

January 11, 2016

DALLAS (Jan. 11, 2015) – Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today enhanced its high-performance stepper motor-driver family with three new devices for 24-V stepper motors. Two devices offer TI’s patented AutoTune™ technology to eliminate stepper motor tuning and two integrate current sensing to support differentiated 3D printers, robotics, factory automation equipment, currency-counting machines and more. Learn more or order samples at www.ti.com/drv8880-pr.

AutoTune technology on the DRV8880 and DRV8881 devices eliminates the time-consuming, iterative process of manual tuning, saving weeks or even months of … Read More → "Spinning motors just got simpler with TI’s latest stepper technologies"

±270V Common Mode Difference Amplifier Features 97dB Min CMRR, ±35ppm Max Gain Error

January 11, 2016

MILPITAS, CA – January 11, 2016 – Linear Technology introduces the LT6375, a unity-gain difference amplifier with integrated precision matched resistors, which precisely level shifts and buffers small difference signals while rejecting up to ±270V common mode. The A-grade version achieves unprecedented performance: CMRR is 97dB (min), initial gain error is 35ppm (max), gain drift is 1ppm/°C (max) and gain nonlinearity is 2ppm (max) … Read More → "±270V Common Mode Difference Amplifier Features 97dB Min CMRR, ±35ppm Max Gain Error"

STMicroelectronics Launches USB Type-C™ and Power-Delivery Interfaces, Focused on Architectural Flexibility and Highly Integrated Protection

January 11, 2016

Geneva, January 11, 2016 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced a new solution for USB Type-C™ and Power Delivery with an interface IC aimed at clearing the “Rat’s Nest” of cables in the office and living room currently used to charge and connect computers, smartphones, tablets, TVs, set-top boxes, gaming platforms, and a broad range of consumer, industrial, and IoT smart devices.

The USB Type-C connector and new … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Launches USB Type-C™ and Power-Delivery Interfaces, Focused on Architectural Flexibility and Highly Integrated Protection"

Green Hills Software Enables Safe, Secure CarPlay and Android Auto in the Connected Car

January 7, 2016

LAS VEGAS, NV — January 5, 2016 — Consumer Electronics Show 2016 — Green Hills Software, the worldwide leader in high assurance operating systems, today announced the integration of AllGo Systems RACE Smartphone Connectivity technology with the INTEGRITY® Multivisor™ virtualization platform for managed access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto services. Based on the trusted INTEGRITY real-time operating system, INTEGRITY Multivisor provides a flexible software architecture to consolidate safety- and security-critical automotive functions with consumer operating systems like Linux, QNX, Android or Windows. As a result, carmakers can seamlessly consolidate CarPlay and Android Audio services into the connected car while meeting demanding market-specific requirements … Read More → "Green Hills Software Enables Safe, Secure CarPlay and Android Auto in the Connected Car"

Spectrum releases two 1.25 GS/s, 16-bit Arbitrary Waveform Generators

January 7, 2016

Spectrum has announced the release of two Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs) that set new standards for speed, precision and size.  The single channel M4i.6630-x8 and dual channel M4i.6631-x8 AWG cards are capable of outputting electronic signals at rates of up to 1.25 Giga Samples/second (GS/s) with 16-bit vertical resolution.  The combination makes these new AWGs ideal for generating high frequency signals up to 400 MHz with the best possible accuracy and fidelity.

The frequency range and dynamic performance of the AWGs makes them of interest to engineers and scientists working in areas such … Read More → "Spectrum releases two 1.25 GS/s, 16-bit Arbitrary Waveform Generators"

STMicroelectronics and Quantenna Unveil Highly Compact 4K Wi-Fi Client Reference Design

January 7, 2016

Geneva, Switzerland, and Fremont, Calif. – January 7, 2016 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Quantenna Communications, Inc., the leader of ultra-high performance Wi-Fi, today announced the availability of a reference design enabling premium 4K video quality over home Wi-Fi networks, demonstrated in a highly compact, fan-less box. The reference design offers superior indoor coverage, better portability, and multi-room usage. 

“This new collaboration between ST and Quantenna is a natural step to address the 4K Ultra HD market after the announcement … Read More → "STMicroelectronics and Quantenna Unveil Highly Compact 4K Wi-Fi Client Reference Design"

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