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Excelsys Technologies’ Adds PMBus Protocol to Xsolo Power Supply Platform

August 13, 2015

Cork, Ireland—August 13, 2015 —Excelsys Technologies, recognized as a leader in modular power supply design, announces the availability of PMBus communications on its Xsolo series of 1U, single output power supply units (PSUs). Xsolo units equipped with an optional I2C digital interface can be remotely monitored by system supervisory equipment utilizing industry standard PMBus protocols.

The XSolo family is offered in a both convection-cooled 504W open-frame U-channel form-factor model (6.8 W/cu.in.) and an enclosed, fan-cooled chassis model that delivers up to 1008W (13.6 W/cu.in.). Capable of achieving 92% … Read More → "Excelsys Technologies’ Adds PMBus Protocol to Xsolo Power Supply Platform"

ASSET InterTech’s SourcePoint is first debugger to take full advantage of Intel Trace Hub

August 13, 2015

Richardson, TX (August 13, 2015) – SourcePoint™ from ASSET® InterTech (www.asset-intertech.com), the leading supplier of software and hardware debug, trace, validation and test tools, is the first debug platform to provide real insight from Intel® Trace Hub to debug the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that initializes system hardware and software.

Only SourcePoint can tap into both hardware and software sources of trace information to show engineers the exact code execution flow and system message execution information. SourcePoint extracts information from hardware sources, including Intel Processor Trace ( … Read More → "ASSET InterTech’s SourcePoint is first debugger to take full advantage of Intel Trace Hub"

Microsemi Strengthens its Space Leadership with Availability of RTG4 FPGA Development Kit for High-bandwidth Space Applications

August 12, 2015

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Aug. 11, 2015 — Microsemi Corporation (MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the availability of its RTG4™ FPGA Development Kit. The first kit of its kind provides space designers with an evaluation and development platform for applications such as data transmission, serial connectivity, bus interface and high-speed designs using Microsemi’s RTG4 high-speed signal processing radiation-tolerant field programmable gate array (FPGA) device.</ … Read More → "Microsemi Strengthens its Space Leadership with Availability of RTG4 FPGA Development Kit for High-bandwidth Space Applications"

Amplicon introduce new Grant SQ2020 universal datalogger

August 12, 2015

Brighton, UK, 12^th August 2015 – The SQ2020 is a universal datalogger that can be used as a standalone or PC-based data acquisition solution, able to support several different analogue inputs.

The SQ2020 has a number of features and functions that make it an extremely versatile datalogger. Features include multiple analogue inputs, such as thermistors, thermocouples, voltage and current, with 8 true differential or 16 single-ended analogue inputs. The unit has logging rates of up to 100Hz on up to 2 channels and is able to store up to 14 million readings with a built-in large non-volatile memory. A removable MMC / … Read More → "Amplicon introduce new Grant SQ2020 universal datalogger"

Audi Selects Microchip’s MOST150 Technology for New Audi Q7 SUV’s Virtual Cockpit Infotainment System

August 12, 2015

CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 11, 2015 [NASDAQ: MCHP] — Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced that AUDI AG is networking the Audi virtual cockpit system in its new high-class Q7 SUV Models using MOST^®technology, following a similar deployment in its TT Coupe Models. Specifically, Audi is utilizing Microchip’s OS81110 and OS81118 MOST150 Intelligent Network Interface Controllers (INICs), which provide 150 Mbps performance and support all MOST network data types. … Read More → "Audi Selects Microchip’s MOST150 Technology for New Audi Q7 SUV’s Virtual Cockpit Infotainment System"

Innodisk Launches New 16GB DDR4 Memory Modules for Embedded Systems and Servers

August 12, 2015

August 12, 2015 — Fremont, CA – Innodisk, the service-driven flash and DRAM provider, announces higher capacity 16GB versions of its DDR4 embedded and server unbuffered DRAM series. These 2133MHz UDIMMs and SODIMMS now come in industry-leading 16GB capacities, allowing more memory to be installed within space constrained embedded systems, industrial PCs and servers. Offering higher performance with lower power consumption compared to DDR3, the new DRAM modules have ECC available for reliability, as well as industrial strength features from Innodisk such as 30µ” Gold Finger connectors, thermal sensors, and protective conformal coatings. The new 16GB modules make Innodisk’ … Read More → "Innodisk Launches New 16GB DDR4 Memory Modules for Embedded Systems and Servers"

Imagination Technologies unveils Vulkan demo on Android with Google at SIGGRAPH

August 11, 2015

SIGGRAPH, Los Angeles, 10th August 2015 – Imagination Technologies (IMG.L) announces that on 12th August 2015 at SIGGRAPH, it will demo an advanced prototype of the new Vulkan* graphics API on the PowerVR GPU enabled Nexus Player by Google running Android. The demo application uses Imagination’s PowerVR GPU and is designed to showcase the capability of Vulkan to meet the needs of the Android graphics developer community.

Vulkan, which is not yet publically available, will mark the entry of open standards consortium Khronos into the … Read More → "Imagination Technologies unveils Vulkan demo on Android with Google at SIGGRAPH"

New Military Standard, Low Profile, Non-Isolated, Low Voltage Input Converter from Stadium Power

August 11, 2015

Stadium Power, the leading UK based provider of power supply solutions, has added a new low profile, non-isolated, low voltage input converter for use on military and non-tactical vehicles to their range of Military COTS power products.

The low voltage input capability prevents the converter from turning off when the vehicle’s engine is cranking, ensuring continuous operation of electronic equipment connected to its output. Measuring just 19 x 45 x 83mm the KCOBRA150 converter operates from 6 to 32VDC input range, provides a DC output over the range 0.8 to 28VDC at 150W and has an operating temperature range of … Read More → "New Military Standard, Low Profile, Non-Isolated, Low Voltage Input Converter from Stadium Power"

Xilinx Showcases All Programmable Solutions for Cloud and Data Center Flash Storage at Flash Memory Summit 2015

August 11, 2015

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced it will showcase All Programmable solutions for Cloud and Data Center flash storage at the Flash Memory Summit 2015. Through a series of presentations and demonstrations, Xilinx will spotlight high-performance flash storage solutions for use in current and next-generation data centers. These solutions are based on Xilinx’s All Programmable silicon which delivers industry leading performance at lower power for the flash storage market. To learn more, visit Xilinx at booth #721, Read More → "Xilinx Showcases All Programmable Solutions for Cloud and Data Center Flash Storage at Flash Memory Summit 2015"

AVX Releases COTS+ Polymer Tantalum Capacitor Series for Critical Military Systems

August 11, 2015

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (August 11, 2015) – AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released a new COTS+ version of its TCR Professional Series polymer tantalum chip capacitors. Designed for use in critical military systems, the new TCB Series COTS+ polymer tantalum capacitors feature conductive polymer electrodes, which enable extremely low ESR and reduce the potential for ignition failure. Additionally, each batch undergoes lot conformance testing and additional reliability level verification in order to provide higher reliability than standard polymer tantalum capacitors. Life tested to 0.1% per 1,000 … Read More → "AVX Releases COTS+ Polymer Tantalum Capacitor Series for Critical Military Systems"

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