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iCatch Technology Selects Synopsys’ DesignWare IP Portfolio for Digital Video and Image SoCs

December 17, 2015

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

Broad portfolio of widely used Synopsys DesignWare IP, including USB, DDR, HDMI, Data Converter and Audio Analog Codec IP lowers integration risk
Synopsys’ HAPS-70 FPGA-based prototyping system accelerates software development, hardware/software integration and system validation
Trusted, experienced design consultants and DDR hardening services help meet aggressive area, power and time-to-market goals

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), today announced that iCatch Technology has selected Synopsys’ portfolio of silicon-proven … Read More → "iCatch Technology Selects Synopsys’ DesignWare IP Portfolio for Digital Video and Image SoCs"

CES 2016: 3D Image Sensor Chips REAL3™ of Infineon Bring Virtual Reality to the Smartphone

December 17, 2015

Munich and Siegen, Germany – December 17, 2015 – In the future, mobile devices will be able to quickly and realistically detect their surroundings in three dimensions (3D). When they do, it will be thanks to the 3D image sensor chips from Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) and pmdtechnologies gmbh. REAL3™ will enable extremely realistic virtual and augmented reality game experiences that involve the interaction of the gamer’s own hands and his living environment within the game via head-mounted devices. Other image sensor chip applications include the spatial measurement … Read More → "CES 2016: 3D Image Sensor Chips REAL3™ of Infineon Bring Virtual Reality to the Smartphone"

6A Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter with Digital Power System Management Enables ±25% Voltage Margining with 0.1% Resolution

December 17, 2015

MILPITAS, CA – December 17, 2015 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3815, a high efficiency 6A monolithic synchronous step-down DC/DC converter with an I^²C-based PMBus interface for digital power system management (PSM). The LTC3815’s simplified and intuitive PMBus “Lite” command set makes it simple to use. The digital interface provides programming and read back of voltage, current, temperature and faults; all … Read More → "6A Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter with Digital Power System Management Enables ±25% Voltage Margining with 0.1% Resolution"

Mentor Graphics Announces New Release of FloEFD Computational Fluid Dynamics Product

December 17, 2015

WILSONVILLE, Ore., Dec.17, 2015 – Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the latest release of its leading general purpose, front-loading computational fluid dynamics (CFD) FloEFD solution offering greater accuracy and user productivity. Updated features in this new version include improved mesh handling, an enhanced transient solver, a robust EDA interface, and an interface to Abaqus Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software for stress analysis. Engineers and specialists in the automotive, aerospace and electronics markets will directly benefit from the improved accuracy and productivity.

Weightless redefines LPWAN performance

December 17, 2015

Cambridge, UK, Taipei City, Taiwan – December 15, 2015 – The Weightless SIG today announced availability of feature-rich Weightless-P technology tailored to deliver on the promises of premium ubiquitous wide area IoT connectivity: fully acknowledged 2-way wireless link, adaptive data rates up to 100kbps, scalable cellular-inspired network technology to deliver higher capacity than existing LPWAN technologies and on unique features.

Across all key parameters that define IoT connectivity Weightless-P delivers the best compromise for the widest range of IoT applications. Weightless-P offers low complexity, long battery life, world-class reliability, long range and robust security in an open standard technology.

Teledyne LeCroy Introduces Most Flexible Vector Signal Analysis for Oscilloscopes

December 16, 2015

Chestnut Ridge, NY, December 8, 2015 — Teledyne LeCroy today expands the capabilities of its industry-leading oscilloscope products with the introduction of the VectorLinQ vector signal analysis software option. VectorLinQ enables sophisticated visualization and analysis of standard modulation schemes including n-PSK, n-QAM, circular QAM, ASK, and FSK, as well as custom signal types and symbol positions. The VectorLinQ software includes functionality to either demodulate RF signals for analysis, or directly acquire and analyze baseband I and Q signals.

VectorLinQ operates through a unique, intuitive model, passing the signal through a chain … Read More → "Teledyne LeCroy Introduces Most Flexible Vector Signal Analysis for Oscilloscopes"

ADLINK Launches Smart Touch Computers with Future-Proof Design

December 16, 2015

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 introduced its latest panel PC for industrial applications, the Smart Touch Computer (STC). Designed using the Smart Mobility Architecture (SMARC) computer-on-module concept to offer maximum flexibility and scalability when developing and upgrading end solutions, the STC is available with 10.4”, 12.1” and 15” touchscreen displays (STC-1005/1205/1505) and is powered by a quad-core Intel® Atom™ processor E3845. The STC features an IP65-rated front panel to withstand harsh environmental conditions, is designed for … Read More → "ADLINK Launches Smart Touch Computers with Future-Proof Design"

Single-Cell Lithium Battery Protection IC from Diodes Incorporated Delivers High-Precision Low-Power Performance

December 16, 2015

Plano, Texas – December 15th, 2015 – The AP9101C IC introduced by Diodes Incorporated provides protection for single-cell lithium-ion (Li+) or lithium-polymer battery packs. The device can turn off external MOSFET switches when detecting over-charge voltage, over-discharge voltage, over-charge current, over-discharge current and other abnormalities. This capability is particularly important in consumer markets for products such as smart phones, cameras and similar portable devices.

High-precision voltage detection over the full -40°C to +85°C temperature range promotes maximum cell lifetime and safe operation during charge and discharge cycles. The AP9101C also features a built-in time … Read More → "Single-Cell Lithium Battery Protection IC from Diodes Incorporated Delivers High-Precision Low-Power Performance"

New 16-channel LED backlight controller from ams improves TV picture quality and saves power

December 16, 2015

Unterpremstaetten, Austria (December 16, 2015), ams AG (SIX: AMS), a leading provider of high performance sensors and analog ICs, today introduced the AS3824, a 16-channel LED TV backlight controller which performs local dimming of sections of a display screen to provide both improved picture quality and valuable power savings of up to 20-30%.

The new backlight controller is intended for use in the latest high-definition (HD) and ultra high-definition (UHD, or ‘4K’) televisions, as well as high dynamic range (HDR) monitors and displays.

The AS3824 includes a … Read More → "New 16-channel LED backlight controller from ams improves TV picture quality and saves power"

Hoffmann- Krippner Launches Miniature Displacement and Position Sensors for Extremely Confined Spaces

December 16, 2015

December 16, 2015 – Frisco, Texas — Hoffmann + Krippner, Inc. now provides extremely slim, inductive displacement Inelta IZAL series sensors. Utilizing differential sensing technology, these innovative sensors ensure precise path length measurements in applications with highly confined spaces. Although the 4mm diameter housing of these Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) sensors are barely larger than a matchstick, their interior provides a complete and powerful differential transformer measuring system with a core and coils.

“The production of such a tiny sensor requires utmost precision. The small coils are wound with a special winding machine,” explained Michael Fiala, … Read More → "Hoffmann- Krippner Launches Miniature Displacement and Position Sensors for Extremely Confined Spaces"

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