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Exar Corporation Unveils Next-Generation Compression and Security Coprocessors

Fremont, CA, October 15, 2013 – Exar Corporation (NYSE: EXAR), a leading supplier of high performance analog mixed-signal components and data management solutions, today expanded its portfolio of compression and security solutions with the announcement of the market-leading XR9200 Coprocessor family. The XR9200 addresses requirements in high performance applications for the data analytics, storage, and cloud security markets, which include Data Warehouses, Hadoop Clusters, Storage Arrays, Application Delivery Controllers (ADC), WAN Optimization Appliances, and Security Gateways.

Exar’s new coprocessors provide leading-edge compression to remove … Read More → "Exar Corporation Unveils Next-Generation Compression and Security Coprocessors"

connectBlue® Releases New WLAN Security Feature

Today, connectBlue® made available the Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS) as a Wireless LAN (WLAN) security feature. EAP-TLS is particularly beneficial in mission critical applications when there is a need to increase security and / or to centrally authorize individual wireless units.

In small embedded systems, WLAN security features applied are usually various forms of encryption such as WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK. Typically, the assigned authentication key is the same for all distributed wireless units. However, with EAP-TLS, each wireless client is assigned a unique authentication certificate.

“Applying EAP-TLS in small embedded systems is unusual as … Read More → "connectBlue® Releases New WLAN Security Feature"

Atmel Showcases New Smart Energy Solutions at European Utility Week

  • First-to-Market with Scalable Smart Energy Platform Solutions
  • Offers Lower Bill of Materials and Provides Best-in-Class Connectivity, Metrology and Advanced Security for Residential, Poly-phase Metering and Smart Metering Communications

Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 15, 2013 – Today at the European Utility Week Conference, Atmel Corporation< … Read More → "Atmel Showcases New Smart Energy Solutions at European Utility Week"

Vector Software Announces New Android-Specific Testing Capabilities

Providence, RI – 10/15/2013 – Vector Software, the leading provider of dynamic software testing solutions for embedded systems, today announced support for the Android Development environment within the VectorCAST™ tool suite. These capabilities help developers who want to quickly port legacy C and C++ applications to an Android platform.  The integration of VectorCAST/Cover™, VectorCAST/C++™, and VectorCAST/RSP™, with the Android Native Development Kit (NDK) and Android Developer Tools (ADT) provides a turn-key solution for testing on either the Android mobile device emulator, or on Android-based hardware devices.

The Android-specific … Read More → "Vector Software Announces New Android-Specific Testing Capabilities"

Imagination reveals first MIPS ‘Warrior P-class’ CPU core

London, UK – 14 October, 2013 – Imagination Technologies (IMG.L), a leading multimedia, processor, communications and cloud technologies company, announces the first MIPS Series5 ‘Warrior P-class’ CPU, representing a major step forward in feature set for high-performance MIPS CPU IP cores. The new MIPS P5600 core delivers industry-leading 32-bit performance together with class-leading low power characteristics in a silicon footprint up to 30% smaller than comparable CPU cores, making it ideal for a wide range of mobile, consumer and embedded applications.

The MIPS P5600 incorporates key features needed for today’s leading-edge … Read More → "Imagination reveals first MIPS ‘Warrior P-class’ CPU core"

ARM and eyeSight bring robust gesture recognition to the world of ARM-based devices

  • ARM partners with eyeSight to offer gesture control on ARM® Mali™ GPUs
  • The Mali + eyeSight combination delivers gesture with leading performance, efficiency and robustness
  • This industry first provides a flawless Natural User Interface for a huge range of device types

Tel Aviv, Israel, 14th October, 2013 – eyeSight, producer of the world’s most intuitive gesture control, today announces that it has completed extensive work in partnership with ARM to optimize its leading gesture recognition solution for use on ARM’s Mali T600 Graphics Processing Units. Manufacturers using ARM Mali GPUs … Read More → "ARM and eyeSight bring robust gesture recognition to the world of ARM-based devices"

Micropower Hall Switches from Diodes Raise Detection Circuit Performance

Plano, Texas – October 15th, 2013 –– Diodes has extended its family of Hall effect switches with the introduction of a pair of high sensitivity, micropower devices.  Bringing greater design flexibility and savings in both power and space, the AH1902 and AH1903 help raise the performance bar of a wide range of contact-less switch applications in consumer, domestic, office and industrial products.

The AH1902 is an omnipolar device, detecting both north and south pole magnets.  In default mode, the programmable AH1903 operates as a unipolar … Read More → "Micropower Hall Switches from Diodes Raise Detection Circuit Performance"

Telit 3G-ONLY Module to Deliver Compact, High-speed Data for U.S. Connected Devices

LONDON and SAN JOSE, California – October 15, 2013 – Telit Wireless Solutions, a global provider of high-quality machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, products and services, today announced the introduction of the market’s first and smallest 3G-only-cellular module. The product which also incorporates a Python Script Language interpreter is capable of running customer applications internally without the need for additional electronics. The new 3G-only UL865 data-only module series delivers HSPA data rates of 7.2Mbps down and 5.76 Mbps up and will be available in a variant compliant with band and operator requirements for the North … Read More → "Telit 3G-ONLY Module to Deliver Compact, High-speed Data for U.S. Connected Devices"

STMicroelectronics Brings Smart-Grid Benefits to Life with Industry’s First Smart-Meter System-on-Chip

Geneva, October 15, 2013 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has revealed the industry’s first complete smart-meter System-on-Chip (SoC) that combines precision metering with flexible, programmable processing and PLC (Power-Line Communication) subsystems along with advanced security in a single device.

The STCOMET10 SoC delivers unprecedented integration, leveraging ST’s expertise in PLC and smart-meter ICs gained over 20 years and via more than 90 million devices delivered. OEMs can use this unique future-proof platform to simplify smart-meter design, reduce time-to-market, and … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Brings Smart-Grid Benefits to Life with Industry’s First Smart-Meter System-on-Chip"

Synopsys Introduces DesignWare ARC EM SEP Processor for Safety-Compliant Automotive Systems

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

  • Optimized for high-efficiency, low-power embedded automotive applications
  • Automotive Safety Integrity Level D (ASIL D)-ready DesignWare ARC MetaWare Compiler streamlines development of ISO 26262-compliant software
  • Integrated safety features include parity support and error-correcting code (ECC) technology
  • Detailed IP safety documentation eases certification of ARC EM SEP-based systems

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips … Read More → "Synopsys Introduces DesignWare ARC EM SEP Processor for Safety-Compliant Automotive Systems"

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