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STMicroelectronics Reveals Smart-Meter ICs for the Low-Energy Age, Ensuring Most Accurate Billing

May 6, 2014

Geneva, May 5, 2014 – As today’s home electronics and appliances offer ever-lower standby power, new smart-meter chips from STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, enable utility companies to improve billing by measuring accurately down to extremely low power levels.

Meters featuring ST’s new STPM32, STPM33 and STPM34 ICs will help utilities minimize revenue losses and ensure consistent billing for even the most frugal customers. Although existing meters are highly accurate at current levels typically down to 50mA, … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Reveals Smart-Meter ICs for the Low-Energy Age, Ensuring Most Accurate Billing"

AVX Introduces 3DB, 90° Hybrid Coupler Series for Mobile Communications Applications

May 6, 2014

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 5, 2014) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has introduced two new wideband, 3dB, 90° hybrid couplers: a 2100MHz device for 1.5 – 2.1GHz performance and a 2700MHz device for 2.1 – 2.7GHz performance. Based on AVX’s patented MLO™ technology, which enables the integration of high Q passives in low cost, high density interconnect components, the new PC Series power couplers exhibit excellent isolation and high reliability per JEDEC and Mil standards. Expansion matched to PCBs and supplied in surface mountable 2025 size land grid array (LGA) packaging, the multifunctional, low profile PC Series couplers … Read More → "AVX Introduces 3DB, 90° Hybrid Coupler Series for Mobile Communications Applications"

Agilent Technologies Announces 1- and 2-kW Advanced Power Solutions for R&D

May 6, 2014

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 5, 2014 – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced an enhancement to the Agilent 14585A control and analysis software for advanced power supplies, adding support for the N7900 Advanced Power System (APS) dynamic DC power supplies.

The N7900 Series power supplies with VersaPower architecture offer industry-leading features and specifications for fast operation, advanced measurements, and integrated features to reduce development time and support costs. These 1- and 2-kW models, expandable to 10 … Read More → "Agilent Technologies Announces 1- and 2-kW Advanced Power Solutions for R&D"

Cost-Competitive Automotive Microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics Pack Smarter Body Electronics in Smaller Spaces

May 6, 2014

Geneva, May 6, 2014 – STMicroelectronics has expanded its 8-bit automotive-grade microcontroller portfolio by adding ultra-competitively priced new devices in compact packages, featuring 20 MIPS processing performance and a peripheral set optimized for automotive body electronics and comfort applications.

Based on ST’s efficient 24MHz STM8A 8-bit processor core, the new STM8AF6223 and STM8AF6226 feature an intelligent mix of connectivity, timing, and analog functions for space-constrained modules such as seat controllers, window lifters, HVAC … Read More → "Cost-Competitive Automotive Microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics Pack Smarter Body Electronics in Smaller Spaces"

ANSYS Debuts RedHawk Version 2014 for Power Noise and Realibility Sigh-off Platform for Finfet-Based Designs

May 6, 2014

PITTSBURGH – May 6, 2014 – ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSS) today introduced 2014 version of RedHawk^™, the industry-standard power noise and reliability sign-off platform ready for FinFET-based designs. The new release delivers greater performance, capacity and coverage, as well as sign-off accuracy to address the challenges faced by the increasing complexity of FinFET-based designs.

To meet the demands of lower power consumption and higher operating performance in today’s mobile, computing, consumer and automotive … Read More → "ANSYS Debuts RedHawk Version 2014 for Power Noise and Realibility Sigh-off Platform for Finfet-Based Designs"

Simple to Use Synchronous Forward Controller Shrinks 25W to 400W Power Supply Footprints

May 6, 2014

MILPITAS, CA – May 6, 2014 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3753, a primary side, current-mode PWM controller optimized for use in a synchronous forward converter with active clamp reset. The LT3753 operates over an input voltage range of 8.5V to 100V, delivers … Read More → "Simple to Use Synchronous Forward Controller Shrinks 25W to 400W Power Supply Footprints"

JLT Launches New Class of Rugged Vehicle Computers

May 5, 2014

Växjö, Sweden, May 5, 2014 * * * JLT Mobile Computers, developer of rugged computers for demanding environments, today launched the VERSO+ 10 computer with QuickLock, a new class of rugged vehicle terminals. Equipped with an Intel® Core™ i5 processor, the VERSO+ 10 computer provides leading performance in the industry’s smallest rugged form factor, making it a perfect choice for installations in tight cabins or other small areas. With a quick-mount feature, QuickLock, the computer can easily be attached and detached in a vehicle to simplify service, being moved between vehicles or prevent theft by … Read More → "JLT Launches New Class of Rugged Vehicle Computers"

Altera Customers Achieve Industry Milestone – Realizing 2X Core Performance Gain with Stratix 10 FPGAs and SoCs

May 5, 2014

San Jose, Calif., May 5, 2014– Altera Corporation (Nasdaq: ALTR) today announced Stratix® 10 FPGA and SoC customers are successfully achieving the anticipated 2X core performance gain in their designs compared to previous generation high-performance programmable devices. Altera is working closely with several early access customers in multiple markets to benchmark their next-generation designs using Stratix 10 FPGA performance evaluation tools. The breakthrough leap in FPGA core performance customers are experiencing is a result … Read More → "Altera Customers Achieve Industry Milestone – Realizing 2X Core Performance Gain with Stratix 10 FPGAs and SoCs"

Terahertz Imaging on the Cheap

May 5, 2014

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Terahertz imaging, which is already familiar from airport security checkpoints, has a number of other promising applications — from explosives detection to collision avoidance in cars. Like sonar or radar, terahertz imaging produces an image by comparing measurements across an array of sensors. Those arrays have to be very dense, since the distance between sensors is proportional to wavelength.

In the latest issue of IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, researchers in MIT’s Research Laboratory for Electronics describe a new technique that could reduce the number of sensors required for terahertz or millimeter-wave … Read More → "Terahertz Imaging on the Cheap"

Internet of Things World to be Held at the Heart of IoT Innovation

May 2, 2014

With an estimated $19 trillion market opportunity, Internet of Things (IoT) is fast becoming the stand out buzzword within Silicon Valley. From billion dollar international blue chips to college graduates, the opportunities are becoming almost unlimited for companies to grow and diversify revenues.

Set right at the heart of IoT innovation, in Palo Alto, just around the corner from the offices of Nest, will be Internet of Things World, a dedicated conference with over 80 leading visionaries, innovators and distruptors coming together to discuss technological developments and business strategies with delegates to present a unique insight into how companies … Read More → "Internet of Things World to be Held at the Heart of IoT Innovation"

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