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Acromag’s New Rugged COM Express Type 6 Modules Feature Intel Core i7/i5 4th-Gen CPUs and Removable Memory

May 20, 2014

WIXOM, Mich., May 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Acromag’s XCOM-6400 COM Express Module provides a high-performance processor in a package that is small, light, and very power-efficient. The XCOM-6400 is a Type 6 Basic COM Express module that is available with a choice of Intel’s 4th-generation Core i7 or i5 Haswell CPU and Intel’s 8-Series QM87 PCH chipset, formerly known as Lynx Point. The XCOM-6400 provides heat sink capabilities not available … Read More → "Acromag’s New Rugged COM Express Type 6 Modules Feature Intel Core i7/i5 4th-Gen CPUs and Removable Memory"

Augmented World Expo Releases New Details on Hackathon

May 20, 2014

Santa Clara, CA, May 12, 2014– Augmented World Expo Hackathon 2014. Augmented World Expo has released further details on the highly anticipated wearable Hackathon, which is a new addition to AWE, taking place May 26-27, 2014. The challenge is attracting hundreds of developers to compete for fun and prizes as they meet other developers and learn more about wearable devices.

This free event – produced in partnership with Augmate and sponsored by Epson and Arqetype – is open to all developers, both novice and advanced, and takes place at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa … Read More → "Augmented World Expo Releases New Details on Hackathon"

Cadence Extends Spectre XPS to Support Mixed-Signal Designs

May 20, 2014

Cadence Design Systems, Inc., a leader in global electronic design innovation, today announced that its high-performance FastSPICE simulator, Spectre® XPS (eXtensive Partitioning Simulator) now supports transistor-level mixed-signal design. Delivering up to 10X faster throughput versus previous advanced-SPICE solutions, Spectre XPS enables faster and more comprehensive simulation for large, complex designs including mixed-signal designs.

Built on the leading Cadence® Spectre simulation platform, Spectre XPS enables the easy re-use of models, stimulus, analysis and overall methodology, thereby reducing support costs while improving time to production. The unified Spectre simulation platform spans SPICE, advanced SPICE, RF and FastSPICE technologies, enabling … Read More → "Cadence Extends Spectre XPS to Support Mixed-Signal Designs"

New ConnexLink Setup Wizard Delivers Direct Path to Wireless Connectivity

May 20, 2014

May 19, 2014 – Laird, a global technology company, announced the release of the new ConnexLink Setup Wizard. The Wizard provides a user-friendly and intuitive experience for first time configuration of Read More → "New ConnexLink Setup Wizard Delivers Direct Path to Wireless Connectivity"

XP Power extends range of low power AC input LED drivers

May 20, 2014

XP Power today announced additions to the DLE series of AC input LED drivers. Adding to the extensive range of 15 – 60 Watt LED drivers, the DLE25 & 35 series of AC input LED drivers incorporate universal input with active power factor correction in a two power stage design, eliminating flicker while providing a high efficiency solution. Designed as a class II isolation product, without the need for a safety earth, DLE series LED drivers are also approved as a class 2 limited power source, making them suitable for a wide range of LED applications. Dimmable constant current versions are available with … Read More → "XP Power extends range of low power AC input LED drivers"

Mentor Graphics Delivers Embedded Linux Software and Development Tools Solutions for 2nd Generation AMD Embedded R-Series APU Customers

May 20, 2014

WILSONVILLE, Ore., May 20, 2014 – Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the availability of Mentor® Embedded software for the new 2nd Generation AMD Embedded R-Series APU (previously codenamed: “Bald Eagle”). As gold-level members of The Linux Foundation’s Yocto Project, both AMD and Mentor Graphics have entered into a multi-year agreement to provide embedded developers with a comprehensive embedded Linux® and development tools solution.

Embedded developers are able to immediately begin their evaluation, prototyping, and development today by downloading Mentor Embedded Linux Lite … Read More → "Mentor Graphics Delivers Embedded Linux Software and Development Tools Solutions for 2nd Generation AMD Embedded R-Series APU Customers"

Imagination Delivers One-Click Virtual Photos Inside of SketchUp

May 20, 2014

SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Imagination Technologies (IMG.L) has released Visualizer for SketchUp, a revolutionary new app which allows anybody to take virtual photos of their 3D designs with a ‘real life look’ in SketchUp(R) with only one click.

With no confusing settings and no need for high-end hardware, Visualizer for SketchUp is designed for all of SketchUp’s users. A free seven-day trial of Visualizer for SketchUp … Read More → "Imagination Delivers One-Click Virtual Photos Inside of SketchUp"

Multi-cell battery monitors increase safety, protection for 12-V to 48-V industrial Li-ion batteries

May 20, 2014

DALLAS (May 20, 2014) – Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the first scalable, multi-cell battery monitors that significantly improve battery pack safety and reduce design time of 12-V to 48-V lithium-ion and lithium-iron phosphate batteries used in e-bikes, power tools and energy storage systems. The new bq76920, bq76930 and bq76940 circuits efficiently protect and control 3- to 15-cell batteries when charging or operating in harsh environment conditions. To order samples and reference boards, visit: www.ti.com/bmsindustrial-pr.

10Amp Backup Power Controller IC Provides Uninterrupted Power & Charges/Monitors 1 to 4 Supercapacitor Series Stacks

May 19, 2014

MILPITAS, CA – May 19, 2014 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3350, a supercapacitor charger and backup controller IC that includes all of the features necessary to provide a complete, standalone capacitor-based backup power solution. … Read More → "10Amp Backup Power Controller IC Provides Uninterrupted Power & Charges/Monitors 1 to 4 Supercapacitor Series Stacks"

Tektronix Announces Winner of Europe’s Oldest Working Oscilloscope Contest

May 19, 2014

BRACKNELL, UK – May 2014 – Tektronix, a leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, announced the winner of their competition to find the oldest working oscilloscope in Europe – the winner, chosen from 240 entries, was Alan Ainslie, from Farnham in the UK, with his Model 511AD manufactured in 1951. He won an MDO4000 Series Mixed Domain Oscilloscope worth €20,700, one of the newest oscilloscopes in the Tektronix portfolio.

Alan is a lifelong user and enthusiastic collector of Tektronix oscilloscopes, and currently numbers around 400 in his collection, believed to be the largest outside the USA. “The great thing about Tektronix”, he said, “is … Read More → "Tektronix Announces Winner of Europe’s Oldest Working Oscilloscope Contest"

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