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Texas Instruments demonstrates technical leadership with innovative system solutions for robust, intelligent and future-proof smart grid deployments

October 14, 2013

AMSTERDAM (Oct. 14, 2013) – Building on its commitment to bring more intelligence to the smart grid, Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN), the systems provider of choice for implementing and maintaining smart grids across in the globe, today announced new innovations at European Utility Week 2013 in Amsterdam. The new technologies allow smart grid developers to make the next generation of products for smart metering, grid infrastructure and communication systems, including smart homes and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Implementing an … Read More → "Texas Instruments demonstrates technical leadership with innovative system solutions for robust, intelligent and future-proof smart grid deployments"

Saelig Announces High Performance 6 1/2 Digit DMM

October 14, 2013

Fairport, NY, USA: Saelig Company, Inc. – (www.saelig.com) has introduced the GDM-8261A – a high precision 6 ½ digit Digital Multimeter with dual measurement displays, 11 measurement functions, and 10 highly accurate math functions (35ppm DC voltage accuracy) to accommodate the most frequently performed parameter measurements in many application fields. The GDM-8261A offers current measurement ranges as low as 100 microamps (100pA resolution) or as high as 10A, and … Read More → "Saelig Announces High Performance 6 1/2 Digit DMM"

Newark element14 Offers New Amphenol RF Connector Line

October 14, 2013

October 10, 2013 – CHICAGO – Newark element14 is stocking Amphenol RF’s new line of high-density (HD) BNC connectors. The products deliver true 50 and 75-ohm performance in a footprint 51 percent smaller than traditional BNC connectors with four times the density.

Engineered to enhance the performance of mechanical and electrical devices, the new line features the push-and-turn interface of a traditional BNC with positive locking … Read More → "Newark element14 Offers New Amphenol RF Connector Line"

Industry’s highest precision, fully differential programmable gain amplifier

October 14, 2013

DALLAS (Oct. 14, 2013) – Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced a fully differential, zero-drift, 36-V programmable gain amplifier (PGA). At 5uV, the PGA281 offers the lowest offset voltage in its class to improve accuracy and long-term stability. Its zero-drift architecture enables DC precision and long-term stability. It also reduces the need for future system calibration. Designers can use the PGA281 in industrial signal acquisition applications, including test and measurement, strain gauges, bridge amplifiers, and medical instrumentation. For more information or to order samples and an evaluation module (EVM), see Read More → "Industry’s highest precision, fully differential programmable gain amplifier"

We Take You From Kickstart through the Robotics Revolution. And that’s just Tuesday.

October 14, 2013

Framingham, MA – October 11, 2013 RoboBusiness 2013 is dedicated to spreading the word about the many ways robotic technology and robot entrepreneurs are transforming everyday life and commerce as we know it. On Wednesday, October 23, two expert workshops, “Robotics Solutions for Agile Manufacturing” and “Kickstart Your Robotics Startup” offer attendees … Read More → "We Take You From Kickstart through the Robotics Revolution. And that’s just Tuesday."

Renesas Electronics Bridges the Gap with New RX110 Microcontrollers Bringing True Low Power™ and 32-Bit Performance to the Internet of Things

October 14, 2013

SANTA CLARA, Calif., October 11, 2013 – Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, has expanded its popular 32-bit RX100 Series of microcontrollers (MCUs) with the RX110 Group. Designed to support a broad range of markets, the new MCUs deliver a combination of ultra low-power consumption and high performance at attractive price points for entry-level 32-bit embedded Internet of Things (IoT) applications, including mobile healthcare, environmental sensors/detectors, smart … Read More → "Renesas Electronics Bridges the Gap with New RX110 Microcontrollers Bringing True Low Power™ and 32-Bit Performance to the Internet of Things"

MWA Intelligence to Deliver INTEGRITY Trusted Smartphones to the Imaging Channel

October 14, 2013

SCOTTSDALE, AZ and SANTA BARBARA, CA — October 14, 2013 — MWA Intelligence, Inc. (MWAi), a SAP Gold Partner and leader in enterprise-class Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Machine-to-People (M2P) solutions, and Green Hills Software, the leading supplier of embedded and mobile virtualization solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to offer an integrated trusted mobile solution to the Imaging Channel dealer network. Under the agreement, MWAi will offer MWAi Mobile Trust, a family of trusted smartphones and tablets built with INTEGRITY® Multivisor™ virtualization technology for Android and enabled by MWAi … Read More → "MWA Intelligence to Deliver INTEGRITY Trusted Smartphones to the Imaging Channel"

STMicroelectronics Releases Unique HomePlug® Smart System-on-Chip for Smart-Home and Smart-Energy Innovation

October 14, 2013

Geneva, October 14, 2013 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has released its unique ST2100 STreamPlug System-on-Chip (SoC) targeting smart-home and smart-energy applications to the world market. The device is already powering a new portfolio of intelligent products developed jointly by ST and Tatung, a leading electronics company for smart-home solutions.

As the world’s first intelligent-gateway SoC, ST’s ST2100 STreamPlug combines a high-performance processing subsystem with Powerline Communication (PLC), security and peripheral features to support hybrid networks … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Releases Unique HomePlug® Smart System-on-Chip for Smart-Home and Smart-Energy Innovation"

Altera Extends Low-Cost Portfolio with Development Kits Starting at $49

October 14, 2013

San Jose, Calif., October 14, 2013 – Altera Corporation (Nasdaq: ALTR) today announced the addition of five new low-cost development kits based on its Cyclone V FPGAs. These new kits make it easy for designers to cost-effectively get started on FPGA development with an entry point of just $49. Altera provides the industry’s broadest portfolio of low-cost solutions that deliver optimal power and performance based on customer’s unique design requirements. … Read More → "Altera Extends Low-Cost Portfolio with Development Kits Starting at $49"

Synopsys and TSMC Collaborate to Deliver 16-nm Custom Design Reference Flow

October 14, 2013

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

HSPICE, Laker, and IC Validator enhanced to support voltage-dependent design rules (VDRC) from simulation through signoff verification
Laker custom design solution ready for TSMC 16-nm FinFET process requirements
HSPICE, CustomSim and FineSim bring accuracy for latest FinFET modeling standard
CustomSim included for electromigration and IR-drop analysis

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and … Read More → "Synopsys and TSMC Collaborate to Deliver 16-nm Custom Design Reference Flow"