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Xilinx Tapes-Out Industry’s First All Programmable Multi-Processor SoC Using TSMC’s 16nm FF+ for Embedded Vision, ADAS, I-IoT, and 5G Systems

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 01, 2015 –Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX) today announced it has taped out the industry’s first All Programmable Multi-Processor SoC (MPSoC) using TSMC’s 16FF+ process, targeting embedded vision, including ADAS and the path to autonomous vehicles, Industrial Internet of Things (I-IoT), and 5G wireless systems. The All Programmable Zynq® UltraScale+TM MPSoC enables the development of flexible, standards-based platforms by providing 5X system level performance/watt and any-to-any connectivity with … Read More → "Xilinx Tapes-Out Industry’s First All Programmable Multi-Processor SoC Using TSMC’s 16nm FF+ for Embedded Vision, ADAS, I-IoT, and 5G Systems"

Nallatech 510T FPGA Accelerator Disrupts the Datacenter

Camarillo, CA – Nallatech, a leading supplier of high-performance FPGA solutions, announces the introduction of the 510T™ – an FPGA co-processor designed to deliver ultimate performance per watt for compute-intensive datacenter applications.

The 510T is a GPU-sized 16-lane PCIe 3.0 card featuring two of Altera’s new floating-point enabled Arria 10 FPGAs delivering up to sixteen times the performance of the previous generation. Applications can achieve a total sustained performance of up to 3 TFlops.

Deliverables include an optimized Board Support Package compatible with the Altera Software Development Kit (SDK) for OpenCL. This allows the card to be programmed at … Read More → "Nallatech 510T FPGA Accelerator Disrupts the Datacenter"

Excelsys Technologies’ New powerMod Plug-in DC Modules are Optimised for Reactive Loads

Cork, Ireland—July 1, 2015 —Excelsys Technologies  today introduced the Reactive Load powerMod series of plug-in DC output modules that are optimized for driving DC motors and other reactive loads. Backed by a five-year warranty, the new XgR and XgT powerMods offer design engineers increased system robustness and reliability by providing complete protection where loads can generate high levels of reverse energy, such as in industrial and medical applications.

Frequently, 24 volt and 48 volt rails are used to power pumps, motors, fans, compressors, capacitor banks, batteries, or … Read More → "Excelsys Technologies’ New powerMod Plug-in DC Modules are Optimised for Reactive Loads"

GreenPeak’s new multi-channel chipset simultaneously supports ZigBee and Thread networks

Utrecht, The Netherlands – June 30, 2015 – GreenPeak Technologies, the industry leading Smart Home semiconductor/system company, today announced the GP712, the industry’s first single radio multi-protocol chipset with multi-channel receive capability for set-top boxes, gateways, and other advanced IoT devices.

As ZigBee is the dominant communication technology for wireless sensor networks and Thread will quickly become a prevailing player in the same IoT communication space, application developers and device manufacturers need a … Read More → "GreenPeak’s new multi-channel chipset simultaneously supports ZigBee and Thread networks"

Avalue introduces new BSW series Embedded Boards – EBM-BSW, EQM-BSW and ESM-BSW, based on Intel® Pentium®/Celeron® processor N3000 family

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, July 1st, 2015 – Avalue Technology Inc. (TAIEX: 3479-TW), a global embedded solution provider and an associate member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, is introducing the 5.25-inch Read More → "Avalue introduces new BSW series Embedded Boards – EBM-BSW, EQM-BSW and ESM-BSW, based on Intel® Pentium®/Celeron® processor N3000 family"

Super-Fast Switching Diodes from Diodes Incorporated Deliver Ultra-Low Leakage

Plano, Texas – July 1st, 2015 – Aimed at designers who require ultra-low leakage and super-fast switching speeds, the DLLFSD01x switching diodes introduced by Diodes Incorporated target LCD displays, portable electronics and numerous computer and consumer products. These devices are particularly applicable to systems that require high power efficiency and low switching loss.

The DLLFSD01x series of switching diodes features a typical 5nA ultra-low leakage current that significantly reduces system power consumption and increases energy efficiency. The devices feature a super-fast switching speed … Read More → "Super-Fast Switching Diodes from Diodes Incorporated Deliver Ultra-Low Leakage"

Wind River Simics Advances Agile Practices for IoT Development

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
     •  New features include increased simulation performance and expanded capabilities for enhanced access, collaboration, automation, and ease of use.
     •  Simics makes it possible and practical to design, develop, and thoroughly test large and complex IoT systems.
     •  Simics facilitates Agile practices to help customers unlock transformative development processes.

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Jun. 30, 2015 – Wind River®, a world leader in delivering software for the Internet of Things (IoT), has introduced the latest version of Wind River … Read More → "Wind River Simics Advances Agile Practices for IoT Development"

Zuken Offers Improved Productivity and Enhanced Collaboration with Latest E³.series Release

30 June 2015 – Munich, Germany and Westford, MA, USA – Zuken announces improved overall productivity for electrical design, plus sector-specific enhancements for automotive and manufacturing. The latest version of E³.series – Zuken’s industry-leading electrical and fluid CAD software – contains enhanced automotive design collaboration with Read More → "Zuken Offers Improved Productivity and Enhanced Collaboration with Latest E³.series Release"

XP Power leads the industry with 95% efficient 225 Watt AC-DC supply in a 2” x 4” package

XP Power today announced the EPL225 series of high efficiency open frame AC-DC power supplies approved for industrial, IT and medical applications. The series comprises seven single-output models that offer a range of standard output voltages from +12 VDC to +48 VDC.  A secondary 12 VDC / 0.5 A fan output is provided across the range. Packaged in an extremely compact low profile 2 x 4 inch industry standard ‘1U’ footprint (2 x 4 x 1.26”) the series has a convection cooled output power rating of 150 Watts which is believed to be “best in the industry” for a power supply of this footprint. Output power of up to 225 … Read More → "XP Power leads the industry with 95% efficient 225 Watt AC-DC supply in a 2” x 4” package"

Sensory Releases Embedded Speaker Verification SDK – Enables Devices to Switch User Profiles Based on Who’s Talking

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Sensory Inc., a Silicon Valley based company focused on machine learning techniques to improve the user experience and security of consumer electronics through state-of-the-art embedded voice and vision technologies, today announced the release of an a la carte SDK for the company’s exciting new embedded speaker verification component of its TrulySecure technology platform. By embedding Sensory’s new speaker verification component into a device, OEMs will be able to deliver new experiences in which a user’s voice can be used to switch … Read More → "Sensory Releases Embedded Speaker Verification SDK – Enables Devices to Switch User Profiles Based on Who’s Talking"

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