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Peratech’s “3D multi-touch” matrix sensors deliver next-generation HMI experience in Automotive cockpits

September 11, 2015
Peratech, innovators in force touch technology, has announced that, in response to increasing customer enquiries from the automotive industry, it has expanded resources in its UK headquarters to service demand for its multi-touch and single-touch solutions in automotive electronics applications.
 
Peratech’s Opaque QTC® force touch sensors unlock a new generation of HMI possibilities for automotive designers and engineers. The slimline, infinitely customisable sensor system and complementary firmware address the failings in capacitive sensing whilst enabling next generation design themes, user experience, packaging benefits, and above … Read More → "Peratech’s “3D multi-touch” matrix sensors deliver next-generation HMI experience in Automotive cockpits"

Microsemi Aims to Solve Most Challenging Cyber Security Issues with Formation of a Security Center of Excellence

September 10, 2015

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—Sept. 9, 2015—Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the formation of a Security Center of Excellence in response to rapidly evolving cyber security threats in the connected world. Staffed with a team of security and systems analysts, as well as cryptography, hardware and software engineers, the Security Center of Excellence proactively addresses the most critical security issues across multiple vertical markets to provide additional value for its customers, while also taking a leadership role to create a safer, more secure world.

“Our … Read More → "Microsemi Aims to Solve Most Challenging Cyber Security Issues with Formation of a Security Center of Excellence"

Light-Load Algorithm Improves Efficiency of DC-DC Buck Converters from Diodes Incorporated

September 10, 2015

Plano, Texas – September 10, 2015 – Efficient operation combined with the standard pinout, space saving TSOT26 package are key features of the new 1.5A AP65101 and 2A AP65201 synchronous DC-DC buck converters introduced by Diodes Incorporated. Targeted toward consumer electronics, such as TVs, set-top boxes, computer monitors and home audio, these devices achieve maximum continuous current efficiencies up to 97% with improved efficiency at lower loads ensured by an automatic light-load algorithm.

The AP65101/201 buck converters are designed for low-voltage regulation, especially in distributed power architectures, and operate from 4.5V to 16V inputs while delivering adjustable output voltage … Read More → "Light-Load Algorithm Improves Efficiency of DC-DC Buck Converters from Diodes Incorporated"

Imagination to Address Collaborative Development of Advanced IP Subsystems at the TSMC 2015 Open Innovation Platform Ecosystem Forum

September 10, 2015

LONDON, Sept. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Imagination Technologies (IMG.L) announces that its experts will present details of advanced collaborations with TSMC at the company’s Open Innovation Platform(R) (OIP) Ecosystem Forum to be held on September 17th in Santa Clara, CA. The day-long event will bring together the semiconductor design chain community and over a thousand director-level and above TSMC customer executives. The OIP Forum will feature a three-track technical conference along with an Ecosystem Pavilion.

 Who:    Imagination, a global … Read More → "Imagination to Address Collaborative Development of Advanced IP Subsystems at the TSMC 2015 Open Innovation Platform Ecosystem Forum"

groov industrial appliance for remote control and monitoring of automation systems in stock at RS Components

September 10, 2015

OXFORD, UK, 10 September, 2015 – RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, today announced availability of the new groov Box industrial appliance, which enables maintenance engineers, facility and automation managers, as well as service companies, to easily and securely monitor and control just about any automation system or equipment from devices such as smartphones, tablets, PCs or smart TVs.

Developed by Opto 22, groov  http://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=i/opto22< … Read More → "groov industrial appliance for remote control and monitoring of automation systems in stock at RS Components"

New DesignWare ARC EM Processors Deliver Up to 3X Higher DSP Performance

September 10, 2015

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced availability of the DesignWare® ARC® EM9D and EM11D Processors, the newest additions to the power-efficient ARC EM Family of processors. The EM9D and EM11D cores implement an enhanced version of the ARCv2DSP instruction set architecture (ISA), combining RISC and DSP processing with support for an XY memory system to boost digital signal processing performance while minimizing power consumption. The cores maximize processing throughput by retrieving instructions and data from memories that are tightly coupled to the processor pipeline, reducing the number of accesses to … Read More → "New DesignWare ARC EM Processors Deliver Up to 3X Higher DSP Performance"

Mentor Graphics Announces New Version of Open ODB++ Intelligent Product Model for PCB Manufacturing

September 10, 2015

WILSONVILLE, Ore., Sept. 10, 2015 — Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced its newest version of the industry-leading ODB++ intelligent product model, a single and open data structure for transferring printed circuit board (PCB) designs into data for fabrication, assembly and test. The version 8.1 of the ODB++ product model format provides a unique virtual documentation capability which seamlessly translates all data files, drawings, and documents from PCB design through the manufacturing flow. 

This open product model format eliminates the need to create and validate disparate documentation content, supporting all electronic design automation (EDA) tool flows. Users … Read More → "Mentor Graphics Announces New Version of Open ODB++ Intelligent Product Model for PCB Manufacturing"

Excelsys Xsolo Ultra-Compact 1,000W Power Supply now available with 36VDC output

September 10, 2015

Excelsys Technologies, has extended its XSolo family of 1U high, ultra-compact single output modular power supplies to include a 36VDC output version. This extends the applications for the Xsolo series to include a wide range of industrial, medical and hi-rel applications including battery charging, motors drives, displays, signage, ATMs and test and measurement.

The high efficiency Excelsys Xsolo power supply is available in 2 package types, delivering a market leading convection cooled 504W in an open-frame U-channel form-factor and up to 1008W in an enclosed fan cooled chassis. Both models carry a 5 year warranty.

The XSolo … Read More → "Excelsys Xsolo Ultra-Compact 1,000W Power Supply now available with 36VDC output"

RFEL announces updates to its flagship “Video Fusion” high definition video processing IP core

September 10, 2015
Newport, Isle of Wight, UK – 10 September 2015 – RFEL has announced updates to its flagshipVideo Fusion™ high definition, video processing IP core for FPGA and System-on-Chip systems, that now has sophisticated enhancement and customisable pseudo-colour mapping features to help product designers add a competitive edge to their systems and to aid the user overcome the challenges of Degraded Visual Environments (DVEs).  It will be launched at the DSEI show on booth SA-152 in the UK Pavilion at ExCel, London on 15-18 September 2015.
 
< … Read More → "RFEL announces updates to its flagship “Video Fusion” high definition video processing IP core"

Avnet Releases ONIX-VU440 Kit Based on Largest Xilinx Virtex UltraScale FPGA

September 10, 2015

PHOENIX – September 9, 2015 –Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today released the ONIX-VU440, a flexible platform based on the Xilinx Virtex® UltraScaleTM XCVU440 FPGA – the largest FPGA currently available on the market. The board is designed for rapid prototyping and ASIC emulation of high-performance, high-complexity systems.

The ONIX ASIC prototyping platform is a collaborative effort between Dgtronix Ltd., Xilinx, Inc. and Avnet. The scalable design of the ONIX–VU440 supports three modes of operation, including: “desktop” standalone mode, PCIe plug-in card mode?and mezzanine module mode, where the ONIX-VU440 is … Read More → "Avnet Releases ONIX-VU440 Kit Based on Largest Xilinx Virtex UltraScale FPGA"

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