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Powerful STM32F4 Microcontrollers Launch New Generation of STM32 Dynamic Efficiency™ Devices from STMicroelectronics

Geneva, January 29, 2014 – STMicroelectronics’ latest STM32F401 microcontrollers are the first in a new line of STM32 Dynamic Efficiency™ devices that combine multiple technologies to offer the best balance of dynamic power consumption and execution performance, while boosting feature integration.

Combining high energy efficiency and over 100DMIPS processing capability, STM32F401 Dynamic Efficiency microcontrollers extend battery life and support innovative new features in mobiles, tablets, and smart watches. They are ideal for managing MEMS sensors in smart connected devices, and are used in Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications and fieldbus-powered … Read More → "Powerful STM32F4 Microcontrollers Launch New Generation of STM32 Dynamic Efficiency™ Devices from STMicroelectronics"

Synopsys Announces Immediate Availability of Multiprotocol DesignWare Enterprise 12G PHY IP

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

  • Support for 1.25 Gbps to 12.5 Gbps data rates covers a broad range of protocols, including PCI Express® 3.0, SATA 6G, 10GBASE-KR, 10GBASE-KX4, 1000BASE-KX, CEI-6G/11G, SGMII, QSGMII, SFF-8431, CPRI, OBSAI and JESD204B
  • Superior signal integrity across lossy backplanes and port side interfaces enabled by a high-performance analog front-end
  • Up to 20 percent lower active and standby power consumption compared to competing solutions due to L1 sub-states support, novel transmitter design, DFE bypass and half-rate architecture
  • Separate Refclk Independent SSC ( … Read More → "Synopsys Announces Immediate Availability of Multiprotocol DesignWare Enterprise 12G PHY IP"

80V Synchronous SEPIC/Inverting/Boost DC/DC Controller Delivers up to 10A Output Current

MILPITAS, CA – January 28, 2014 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8710, our first synchronous SEPIC, inverting, boost and flyback multi-topology DC/DC controller. This synchronous device replaces the output diode with a high efficiency P-channel MOSFET, increasing efficiency, maximum output current (up to 10A) and eliminating the heat … Read More → "80V Synchronous SEPIC/Inverting/Boost DC/DC Controller Delivers up to 10A Output Current"

INSIDE Secure Selects Berkeley Design Automation Analog FastSPICE™ Platform for Security Applications IP

SANTA CLARA, CA, — January 28, 2014— Berkeley Design Automation, Inc., provider of the world’s fastest nanometer circuit verification, today announced that INSIDE Secure (NYSE Euronext Paris: INSD), a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices has selected the Analog FastSPICE (AFS) Platform for verification of semiconductor IP for security applications.

“Our security IP for SoC and ASIC applications has stringent circuit verification requirements,” said Dr. Dimitrios Karayiannis, Executive VP of Research & Development at INSIDE Secure. “We selected the AFS Platform because it fully addresses our requirements for circuit verification accuracy, performance, and capacity. The … Read More → "INSIDE Secure Selects Berkeley Design Automation Analog FastSPICE™ Platform for Security Applications IP"

Tektronix Rolls Out Automated HDMI 2.0 Compliance Test, Debug Solution

BEAVERTON, Ore., 28 January 2014 – Tektronix, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced a fully automated compliance test and debug solution for the recently released <http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_2_0/index.aspx>  HDMI 2.0 specification. The solution covers the HDMI 2.0 transmitter tests and Direct Synthesis based receiver tests, and cable test requirements for fast, consistent and … Read More → "Tektronix Rolls Out Automated HDMI 2.0 Compliance Test, Debug Solution"

Texas Instruments collaborates with Triangle MicroWorks on optimized solution for smart grid substation automation

SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 28, 2014) – As smart grid substation automation deployments adopt Ethernet-based industrial networking, Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today announced a low-cost solution at DistribuTECH 2014 that eases the learning curve for developers needing to implement the IEC 61850 standard. The substation automation solution is a collaboration between TI and Triangle MicroWorks(TMW), which uses TMW’s IEC 61850 Stack, optimized for TI’s Sitara™ AM335x processors and other TI system-on-chips (SoCs). The optimized substation automation solution shortens the development cycle, … Read More → "Texas Instruments collaborates with Triangle MicroWorks on optimized solution for smart grid substation automation"

Laird’s New Tlam OptoTEC Series Moves Heat in a Different Direction

January 28, 2014 – Laird, a global technology company, has announced a new series of miniature thermoelectric modules (TEMs) built using Laird Tlam thermally conductive circuit boards instead of traditional ceramic-based circuit boards. The Tlam OptoTEC® series is designed for applications where temperature stabilization of sensitive optical components in photonics, telecom, medical and consumer markets is critical. The use of the circuit board improves the heat pumping capabilities of the device while providing excellent heat spreading, improved reliability and lower cost in high volume when compared to traditional heat removal systems.

Tlam is used in applications where the components in … Read More → "Laird’s New Tlam OptoTEC Series Moves Heat in a Different Direction"

Exar’s New LPC UARTs Reduce Footprint in Industrial PCs

Fremont, Calif., January 27, 2014 – Exar Corporation (NYSE: EXAR), a leading supplier of high performance analog mixed-signal components and data management solutions, today announced the XR28V382 and XR28V384 UARTs for the Intel Low Pin Count (LPC) motherboard bus. The new LPC UARTs reduce footprint while increasing data integrity and throughput by providing industry leading 128 byte FIFOs.  These devices are targeted towards industrial PCs, factory automation, process controllers, network routers, and single board embedded computers.

The XR28V382 is packaged in a small 5 … Read More → "Exar’s New LPC UARTs Reduce Footprint in Industrial PCs"

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