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EnSilica launches eSi-32X0MP scalable, asymmetric multicore processor

June 4, 2015

Wokingham, UK – 4^th June 2015. EnSilica, a leading independent provider of semiconductor IP and services, has added to its family of eSi-RISC processor cores with the launch of the eSI-32X0MP scalable, asymmetric multicore processor.

The eSi-32X0MP targets applications requiring a high level of processing per MHz and low power consumption in a small footprint, such as low-power WiFi, LTE Cat-0 and other IoT standards as well as scalable sensor (touch screens and intelligent sensors), Gbit security protocol and solid state disk levelling algorithm processing.

A typical configuration of the eSi-32 … Read More → "EnSilica launches eSi-32X0MP scalable, asymmetric multicore processor"

Exar Introduces Industry’s Smallest 20A Power Module

June 4, 2015

Fremont, CA – June 4, 2015 – Exar Corporation (NYSE: EXAR), a leading supplier of high-performance integrated circuits and system solutions, introduces the XR79120 – a 20A single output, synchronous step-down power module in a compact, market leading 12mm x 14mm x 4mm footprint. Although small, the XR79120 still offers greater than 93% peak efficiency and leverages Exar’s patented advanced constant on-time (COT) control architecture across a 4.5V to 22V input voltage range.

The XR79120 provides an easy to use, fully integrated power converter integrating MOSFETs, inductors, … Read More → "Exar Introduces Industry’s Smallest 20A Power Module"

Synopsys to Showcase its Customers’ and Partners’ Innovations at DAC 2015

June 4, 2015

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) will host the Silicon to Software Theater and a number of special events at DAC 2015 that will feature industry experts from innovative companies sharing trends, insights and best practices on key topics in the age of “Smart Everything” including FinFET, IoT, Automotive, Mobile, Networking and Software Security.

WHEN & WHERE:

Sunday, June 7 through Thursday, June 11 at Moscone Center in San Francisco at booth 2133.

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Marvell and Microsemi Deliver Highly Integrated Solutions for Power over Ethernet

June 4, 2015

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and TAIPEI, Taiwan – (June 3, 2015) – Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) – a worldwide leader in providing complete silicon solutions from mobile communications to storage, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud infrastructure, digital entertainment, in-home content delivery and Kinoma® software enabling the “Smart Life and Smart Lifestyle” – today announced it will incorporate Microsemi Corporation’s (NASDAQ: MSCC) Power over Ethernet (PoE) power sourcing equipment (PSE) offering into its industry-leading turnkey manufacture-ready reference designs, bundled with software solutions. The combined technologies from Marvell and Microsemi will enable a large range of IoT and other connected network applications including wireless access points, 4G/ … Read More → "Marvell and Microsemi Deliver Highly Integrated Solutions for Power over Ethernet"

Cadence Introduces Genus Synthesis Solution, Delivering Up to 10X Improvement in RTL Design Productivity

June 4, 2015

SAN JOSE, Calif., 03 Jun 2015 — Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today unveiled the Cadence® Genus™ Synthesis Solution, its next-generation register-transfer level (RTL) synthesis and physical synthesis engine, to address the productivity challenges faced by RTL designers. Genus Synthesis Solution incorporates a multi-level massively parallel architecture that delivers up to 5X faster synthesis turnaround times and scales linearly beyond 10M instances. In addition, the tool’s new physically aware context-generation capability can reduce iterations between unit- and chip-level synthesis by 2X or more. This powerful combination enables up to 10X improvement in RTL design productivity.

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Atmel Showcases Complete System Solution for Wearables at Computex 2015

June 4, 2015

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, today announced its first-ever wearable solution integrating Atmel’s broad portfolio. Atmel designed a 7cm x 9cm demonstrator around a smart badge concept, combining low-power … Read More → "Atmel Showcases Complete System Solution for Wearables at Computex 2015"

New ARM IP Tooling Suite Reduces SoC Integration Time from Months to Days

June 3, 2015

ARM^® Socrates^™ DE for rapid IP configuration and SoC assembly
ARM CoreSight^™ Creator and ARM CoreLink^™ Creator enable fast configurations of debug and trace IP and system interconnect IP
ARM CoreLink … Read More → "New ARM IP Tooling Suite Reduces SoC Integration Time from Months to Days"

Quantum Interface Launches First User Interface Based on Motion Control and Predictive Navigation to Improve User Experience on Any Device or App

June 3, 2015

Austin, TX – June 2, 2015 – The next big thing in device interfaces has moved from science fiction to reality with the introduction today of Quantum Interface’s (Qi, pronounced “Q” “I”) one-of-a-kind predictive navigation interface. Based on its proprietary technology, the new interface is uniquely responsive to motion, analyzing the speed and direction of any input to determine user intent. When a user moves toward a menu selection with a finger on a touchpad, moves … Read More → "Quantum Interface Launches First User Interface Based on Motion Control and Predictive Navigation to Improve User Experience on Any Device or App"

Highly Integrated 2.5A Backup Power Manager Simplifies Li-Ion Battery Backup Systems

June 3, 2015

MILPITAS, CA – June 3, 2015 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4040, a complete lithium battery backup power management system for 3.5V to 5V supply rails that must be … Read More → "Highly Integrated 2.5A Backup Power Manager Simplifies Li-Ion Battery Backup Systems"

Cadence Collaborates with Imagination Technologies to Significantly Improve Designer Productivity on PowerVR Graphics Cores Using Genus Synthesis Solution

June 3, 2015

SAN JOSE, Calif., 03 Jun 2015 — Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced that it is collaborating with Imagination Technologies (IMG.L) to enhance RTL designer productivity and enable faster design convergence on Imagination graphics cores and other Imagination intellectual property (IP) using the Cadence® Genus™ Synthesis Solution. On the PowerVR GE7800 GPU, the Genus Synthesis Solution achieved a 5X improvement in turnaround time versus the previous Cadence synthesis solution with no impact on power, performance or area (PPA).

The Genus Synthesis Solution is able to synthesize a flat full graphics … Read More → "Cadence Collaborates with Imagination Technologies to Significantly Improve Designer Productivity on PowerVR Graphics Cores Using Genus Synthesis Solution"