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Advanced Semiconductor Technology from STMicroelectronics Underlies Tomorrow’s Mobile Network Infrastructures

July 28, 2015

Geneva, July 28, 2015 – STMicroelectronics‘ advanced BiCMOS55 SiGe^{^[1]} technology has been selected by the European E3NETWORK R&D initiative for developing energy-efficient, high-capacity transmission systems in next-generation mobile networks.

Skyrocketing mobile-data usage requires networks to support greater capacity and higher data rates. This places new challenges on the backhaul infrastructure, accelerating the transition to advanced network architectures, such as Heterogeneous Network and Cloud RAN (Radio Access Network), and higher frequency bands (such as the E-bandRead More → "Advanced Semiconductor Technology from STMicroelectronics Underlies Tomorrow’s Mobile Network Infrastructures"

TEWS TECHNOLOGIES Introduces XMC Module Family with User-Programmable FPGA

July 28, 2015

Halstenbek, Germany – July 28th, 2015 TEWS TECHNOLOGIES announced today two Switched Mezzanine Card (XMC) compatible modules providing a user programmable FPGA Xilinx XC6SLX45T-2 or Xilinx XC6SLX100T-2 Spartan6 FPGA. The TXMC633 and TXMC635 are designed for industrial, COTS, and transportation applications, where specialized I/O or long-term availability is required. They provide a number of advantages including a customizable interface for unique customer applications and a FPGA-based design for long-term product lifecycle management.

The TXMC633 module versions are available with 64 ESD-protected TTL lines or 32 differential I/ … Read More → "TEWS TECHNOLOGIES Introduces XMC Module Family with User-Programmable FPGA"

Fairview Microwave Debuts a Complete Family of High Reliability RF & Microwave Power Amplifiers

July 28, 2015

Allen, TX – Fairview Microwave Inc., a supplier of on-demand microwave and RF components, has released a complete portfolio of coaxial high reliability power amplifiers with broadband frequencies ranging from 0.5 MHz to 20 GHz that can operate over extreme temperatures across -55°C to +85°C. These high-rel amplifiers are commonly used in demanding environments for applications involved with electronic warfare, instrumentation, military communications, radar, point-to-point radio, telecom, test & measurement, medical, and SATCOM industries.

The new families of hi-rel power amplifiers from Fairview are designed to overcome the electrical and mechanical stresses that are seen with … Read More → "Fairview Microwave Debuts a Complete Family of High Reliability RF & Microwave Power Amplifiers"

Synopsys Announces Industry’s First USB Type-C IP Solutions

July 28, 2015

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

USB Type-C standard enables reversible connectors and 10 Gbps data transfer speeds with support for new bi-directional USB power delivery
DesignWare USB-C IP supports USB 3.1, 3.0 and 2.0 specifications for a range of application needs
Optimized DesignWare USB-C PHY IP uses up to 40 percent fewer pins, enabling smaller PHY area and lower overall silicon cost
Complete DesignWare USB solutions for USB Type-C, 3.1, 3.0 and 2.0 consist of controllers, PHYs, verification IP, IP Prototyping … Read More → "Synopsys Announces Industry’s First USB Type-C IP Solutions"

Wind River Drives IoT Device Development with Real-Time Virtualization Offering

July 28, 2015

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

• Virtualization Profile for VxWorks integrates real-time embedded, Type 1 hypervisor into the core of the real-time operating system.
• Wind River real-time virtualization offering update includes storage virtualization capabilities, enhanced security capabilities, and expanded processor support.
• VxWorks continues to help customers develop scalable, future-proof, safer, and more secure operating environments for connected devices in the IoT.

ALAMEDA, Calif. – July 28, 2015 – Wind River®, ( … Read More → "Wind River Drives IoT Device Development with Real-Time Virtualization Offering"

Avnet Electronics Marketing Leverages Open Source Prototyping Platform in New MicroZed Carrier Card Kit for Arduino

July 28, 2015

PHOENIX—July 28, 2015—Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Read More → "Avnet Electronics Marketing Leverages Open Source Prototyping Platform in New MicroZed Carrier Card Kit for Arduino"

New FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) products in compliance with the VITA 57 standard

July 27, 2015

WARWICK, RI – Pentair announces several new products to support FMCs, in compliance with the VITA 57 standard. Since the specification for FPGA Mezzanine Cards (VITA 57) was ratified in 2010 it has seen growing market acceptance. To satisfy this increasing market demand, Pentair now offers Schroff FMC front panel kits and components which allow for seamless integration of FMCs into standard 19” subracks.

Schroff FMC kits are available in two sizes – 3 U and 6 U – and are comprised of a “U” shaped front panel with FMC cutout(s), bezel(s), IEL handle(s), EMC gaskets for both front panel … Read More → "New FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) products in compliance with the VITA 57 standard"

Spectrum publishes a free Digitizer Handbook

July 27, 2015

Grosshansdorf, Germany — July 27, 2015 — To keep engineers and scientists up to date with the latest developments in PC-based digitizer technology, Spectrum has published a handbook that covers the major product features of this powerful class of instrument and also explains when a digitizer can replace an oscilloscope. The 120-page booklet is printed in full color and includes a number of graphical images that highlight and explain key digitizer concepts and their application.

Topics covered include how and when to select a digitizer, understanding the various terms and comparing … Read More → "Spectrum publishes a free Digitizer Handbook"

Plessey expands dotLED product range for wearables CSP versions available in September 2015

July 27, 2015

PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND — 27th July 2015 – Plessey announced today that its dotLED range, designed specifically for wearable applications, has been expanded with a wider selection of colours, including red, green and blue. The extremely small LED die have a footprint of only 0.2mm x 0.2mm, which makes them a perfect fit for low profile electronic wearable applications.

Plessey’s VP of Sales, Giuliano Cassataro, said, “We continue to win designs in the growing market for wearables and are now producing millions of LEDs every month. Our dotLED product range … Read More → "Plessey expands dotLED product range for wearables CSP versions available in September 2015"

UCLA researchers create smartphone-based device that reads medical diagnostic tests quickly and accurately

July 27, 2015

Ezyme-linked immunosorbant assay, or ELISA, is a diagnostic tool that identifies antigens such as viruses and bacteria in blood samples. ELISA can detect a number of diseases, including HIV, West Nile virus and hepatitis B, and it is widely used in hospitals. It can also be used to identify potential allergens in food, among other applications.

A team of researchers from the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA has developed a new mobile phone-based device that can read ELISA plates in the field with the same level of accuracy as the large machines normally found in clinical laboratories.</ … Read More → "UCLA researchers create smartphone-based device that reads medical diagnostic tests quickly and accurately"