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Takeoff Designing with the TI MSP-EXP432P401R-32 bit LaunchPad Evaluation Kit Now at Mouser

April 1, 2015

April 1, 2015 – Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the MSP-EXP432P401R LaunchPad Evaluation Kit from Texas Instruments (TI). This new TI LaunchPad is an easy-to-use rapid-prototyping kit for TI’s new MSP432P401R microcontrollers featuring 256KBytes of Flash and 64K of SRAM. The new TI MSP432™ microcontroller family is based on a low power ARM® Cortex-M4F and draws as little as 800nA in low power mode, with a run current of 95µA/MHz. The MSP432P401R 32-bit microcontroller supports speeds up to 48MHz and has integrated peripherals for communication, ADC, timers, and AES encryption.

Konekt Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Konekt Dash, an “Internet of Things” Cellular Development Kit that Works Without Wi-Fi

March 31, 2015

CHICAGO – March 24, 2015 – Konekt, developer of IoT toolkits, today launched a Kickstarter campaign for Konekt Dash, a cellular development kit for the Internet of Things (IoT). An expansion upon the original Konekt Toolkit, Dash includes the hardware developers need to connect and manage millions of devices via machine to machine (M2M) cellular connection. With unparalleled security features and over-the-air (OTA) access for firmware updates, Konekt Dash paves the way for IoT solutions that deliver reliability and privacy in the field. The Kickstarter campaign will run 35 days and aim to raise a minimum of $30,000 for production of the … Read More → "Konekt Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Konekt Dash, an “Internet of Things” Cellular Development Kit that Works Without Wi-Fi"

TI introduces industry’s first 18-V multi-channel synchronous buck converter with PMBus™ digital interface

March 31, 2015

DALLAS (March 30, 2015) – Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced a four-channel buck DC/DC converter with PMBus/I²C digital interface for applications in space-constrained equipment that experience high ambient operating temperature without cooling, such as small cell base stations, infotainment and solid state devices. The TPS65400 dual- or quad-output configurable DC/DC converter integrates eight power MOSFETs and features industry-leading … Read More → "TI introduces industry’s first 18-V multi-channel synchronous buck converter with PMBus™ digital interface"

EPSILON-24000™ 26-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Targets Rugged Networked Applications

March 31, 2015

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Today Diamond Systems Corporation, a leading global supplier of compact, rugged, I/O-rich embedded computing solutions for real-world applications in a broad range of markets, unveiled the Epsilon-24000 family of gigabit Ethernet switches. These rugged, managed Layer 2+ Ethernet switch modules offer up to 24 10/100/1000 Mbps copper twisted pair ports plus two small form factor pluggable (SFP) sockets in the compact PC/104 form factor measuring 4.5 x 3.8 inches (96 x 116 mm).

The new EPS-24000 family of switches operates standalone without any host computer interface. A microprocessor embedded directly into the switch manages all switch functions. The … Read More → "EPSILON-24000™ 26-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Targets Rugged Networked Applications"

Semtech Announces IP Collaboration with MorethanIP to Support Ethernet at Speeds of 25G, 50G, 100G and 400G

March 31, 2015

CAMARILLO, Calif., March 30, 2015 – Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced a collaboration with MorethanIP, a leading supplier of Ethernet controller intellectual property (IP), linking the IP from each party to produce a complete layer 1/layer 2, solution for IEEE 802.3bj, the recently ratified standard supporting 100G backplane applications.

In addition, the added capabilities provide solutions for new industry standard 25Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and 50GbE configurations, and for applications compliant with the developing 802.3bs 400GbE standards with CDAUI-16.

More customers are … Read More → "Semtech Announces IP Collaboration with MorethanIP to Support Ethernet at Speeds of 25G, 50G, 100G and 400G"

Tektronix Introduces Affordable Arbitrary/Function Generator for Education, Entry-Level Test

March 31, 2015

BEAVERTON, Ore., March 31, 2015 – Tektronix, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, has introduced the entry level AFG1022 <http://www.tek.com/signal-generator/afg1000-function-generator> Arbitrary/Function Generator featuring best-in-class performance and functionality to support a wide range of use cases and course subjects. The AFG1022 integrates seamlessly with the new TekSmartLab <http://news. … Read More → "Tektronix Introduces Affordable Arbitrary/Function Generator for Education, Entry-Level Test"

Dual Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller with Digital Power System Management & Fast 70ms Start-Up

March 31, 2015

MILPITAS, CA – March 30, 2015 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3887, a dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with I²C-based PMBus interface for digital power system management. The LTC3887 differs from the previously released LTC3880 with an enhanced feature set that includes a … Read More → "Dual Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller with Digital Power System Management & Fast 70ms Start-Up"

Test System from Teseq Meets New Immunity Testing Requirements

March 31, 2015

March 2015 – Teseq announces a test system that meets the new requirements for immunity testing to low frequency disturbances in the frequency range of 15 Hz to 150 kHz. The NSG 4060 complies with current testing standards including EN 61326-3-1, IEC 61850-3, IEC 60255-22-7, IEC 60533/IEC 60945, IEC 61000-4-16 and IEC 61000-4-19.

Ideal for use by manufacturers of smart electrical meters, industrial circuit breakers, industrial Ethernet and shipboard equipment, the NSG 4060 is a robust system with a host of features and a best in class user … Read More → "Test System from Teseq Meets New Immunity Testing Requirements"

IAR Embedded Workbench enables ultra-low-power development for new MSP432 MCUs from Texas Instruments

March 31, 2015

Uppsala, Sweden—March 31, 2015—IAR Systems® is proud to announce early support for the new ARM® Cortex®-M4F-based MSP432™ microcontrollers (MCUs) from Texas Instruments (TI). The support is available in the industry’s leading development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench® for ARM, which enables developers to take full advantage of the ultra-low-power features of MSP432 MCUs, as proven in recent ULPBench™ scores.¹

TI’s MSP432 MCUs are the company’s first high-performance 32-bit MSP MCUs and make it possible to develop ultra-low-power embedded applications such as industrial and … Read More → "IAR Embedded Workbench enables ultra-low-power development for new MSP432 MCUs from Texas Instruments"

Synopsys Introduces Innovative Visualization Capabilities in LucidShape for Automotive Lighting Design

March 31, 2015

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

The LucidShape Visualize Module provides photorealistic visualizations that help designers troubleshoot and improve automotive lighting designs at any stage in the development process
The Ray Data Viewer allows designers to preview vendor light sources before building model geometry
The Light Pipe Tool enables fast, robust creation of complete light pipe geometry
An expanded material library with measured BSDF data delivers unsurpassed accuracy for modeling automotive lighting surfaces