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Mentor Graphics Nucleus RTOS with Qt Application Framework Eases Embedded User Interface (UI) Development

February 11, 2014

WILSONVILLE, Ore., February 11, 2014 — Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced a new version of the Mentor® Embedded Nucleus® real time operating system (RTOS) that includes the open source Qt® application framework for easier development of embedded graphical user interface (GUI) applications. The integration of the Qt application framework with the Nucleus RTOS enables embedded user interface (UI) developers to access the full benefits of the extensive Qt application framework open source development community. This includes cross-platform support, wide market penetration, and wide availability of Qt application … Read More → "Mentor Graphics Nucleus RTOS with Qt Application Framework Eases Embedded User Interface (UI) Development"

Altium and Rosenberger Partner to Help PCB Designers save Time and Reduce Design Rework

February 11, 2014

Sydney, Australia, February 11, 2014 – Altium Limited <http://www.altium.com/> , a global leader in Smart System Design Automation and provider of solutions for 3D PCB design (Altium Designer <http://products.live.altium.com/> ) and embedded software development (TASKING <http://www.tasking.com/> ), today released a new range … Read More → "Altium and Rosenberger Partner to Help PCB Designers save Time and Reduce Design Rework"

Microsemi Enables FPGA-Based Root-of-Trust Solution for Embedded Systems with Introduction of Secure Boot Reference Design

February 11, 2014

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—Feb. 11, 2014—Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today unveiled its new FPGA-based Secure Boot Reference Design for embedded microprocessors. This new reference design uses the advanced security features in its mainstream SmartFusion®2 SoC FPGAs to securely boot any application processor in an embedded system, and ensures that processor code can be trusted during execution. This allows applications running on the securely booted processor to extend that trust to their system and to … Read More → "Microsemi Enables FPGA-Based Root-of-Trust Solution for Embedded Systems with Introduction of Secure Boot Reference Design"

Lime Microsystems launches CMOS multi-standard / frequency single chip MIMO transceiver

February 11, 2014

11 February 2014, Guildford, UK: Lime Microsystems the inventor of the field programmable RF (FPRF) concept announces its second-generation device, the LMS7002M.

The new device, which has already been taped out and will be demonstrated at Mobile World Congress, uses 65nm CMOS technology to significantly reduce the cost of FPRF transceiver technology and significantly reduces the power consumption too.

The chip also integrates 2×2 MIMO functionality and significantly extends the spectrum coverage. This makes LMS7002M ideal for a host of consumer … Read More → "Lime Microsystems launches CMOS multi-standard / frequency single chip MIMO transceiver"

Next generation SoC for ultrasonic water meter lowers the total costs significantly

February 10, 2014

Stutensee, Feb. 10, 2014 – The new System-on-Chip (SoC) TDC-30 of acam-messelectronic GmbH Stutensee near Karlsruhe shines with power consumption that is two-thirds lower than that of its predecessor. The GP30 offers ultra-low current consumption for water meters while adding increased measurement rates.

Leading manufacturers of water and heat meters worldwide are already using the acam messelectronic system-on-chip (SoC) TDC-GP22 in their ultrasonic water and heat meters. The advantages of the acam TDC measurement technology are high precision measurement and very low power consumption. Acam evaluates the successor GP30-beta … Read More → "Next generation SoC for ultrasonic water meter lowers the total costs significantly"

Silicon Labs Introduces Industry’s First Digital Ultraviolet Index Sensors

February 10, 2014

AUSTIN, Texas – Feb. 10, 2014 – Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced the industry’s first single-chip digital ultraviolet (UV) index sensor ICs designed to track UV sun exposure, heart/pulse rate and blood oximetry and provide proximity/gesture control for smartphone and wearable computing products. The latest additions to Silicon Labs’ optical sensor family, the Si1132 and Si114x sensor ICs are ideal for activity-tracking wrist and arm bands, smart watches and smartphone handsets. In addition to enabling UV index sensing, … Read More → "Silicon Labs Introduces Industry’s First Digital Ultraviolet Index Sensors"

Exar Introduces Smallest Multiprotocol Transceiver

February 10, 2014

Fremont, CA, February 10, 2014 – Exar Corporation (NYSE: EXAR), a leading supplier of high performance analog mixed-signal components and data management solutions, today announced the SP335 advanced multiprotocol transceiver supporting RS-232, RS-485, and RS-422 serial standards. At 5x5mm2, the SP335 is less than half the size of a comparable discrete design, doubling the number of serial interface channels that can be assembled in the same board space and allowing system designers to easily combine multiple serial protocols over the same connector. Programmable end-of-line termination and multiple configuration … Read More → "Exar Introduces Smallest Multiprotocol Transceiver"

ST’s Motion Sensors and Microcontrollers Propel Category-Creating Sports Watches from Swimovate

February 10, 2014

Geneva, Switzerland, Wraysbury, UK, February 10, 2014 — Miniature motion-sensing and data-processing chips from STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, form the brain and senses of a brand new swimming computer from Swimovate, a world leader in developing innovative electronic training products for sports.

The latest model in the award-winning range of Swimovate’s sports watches, the PoolMateLive is a fully automatic training aid for professional and recreational swimmers. This intelligent water-proof watch helps users concentrate and enjoy the exercise, while providing all the information about their swim and storing the data for … Read More → "ST’s Motion Sensors and Microcontrollers Propel Category-Creating Sports Watches from Swimovate"

INVEA-TECH Presents FPGA Adapters for 40G and 100G Ethernet

February 10, 2014

INVEA-TECH extends its portfolio of successful products for 10G traffic processing with a new generation of adapters supporting 40G and 100G Ethernet technologies. The progress enables to deploy solutions based on these adapters in the latest high-speed networks and efficiently process traffic using hardware acceleration. The adapters thanks to their advanced features for traffic filtering, monitoring and generating can be used in broad spectrum of applications.

Increasing demands on throughput of high-speed network appliances and backbone links very often drives replacement of physical infrastructure with a new one using more advanced technologies. Nowadays, 10G Ethernet … Read More → "INVEA-TECH Presents FPGA Adapters for 40G and 100G Ethernet"

SWS’ MEMS FT-IR Spectrometer Wins Prism Award

February 7, 2014

CAIRO, Egypt – February 6, 2014 – Si-Ware Systems (SWS), a premier provider of IC- and MEMS-based solutions for industrial and consumer applications, has won the prestigious Prism award for its MEMS FT-IR spectrometer in the category of Test, Measurement, Metrology.

With a single-chip MEMS based monolithic Michelson interferometer, innovative dedicated circuitry, and versatile software, SWS’ MEMS FT-IR spectrometer is the world’s first single-chip FT-IR spectrometer. The miniaturized, low cost module can be integrated into a wide variety of systems for applications that require qualitative and/or quantitative material … Read More → "SWS’ MEMS FT-IR Spectrometer Wins Prism Award"

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