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STMicroelectronics Launches Automotive Audio Processor to Shrink Design Cycle and Time-to-Market

November 7, 2014

Geneva, November 7, 2014 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for car infotainment, has introduced a new generation of processors for Car-Radio and Display-Audio applications. Building on the success of the popular STA1052 audio System-on-Chip, the new Accordo2 family (STA1095 and variations) offers an unprecedented level of hardware and software integration, thereby enabling the industry’s fastest time-to-market solutions at the greatest value.

MEMS Industry Group Announces First Open-Source Algorithm Community

November 7, 2014

Scottsdale, Ariz. — (November 6, 2014) — MEMS Executive Congress — Karen Lightman, executive director of MEMS Industry Group(MIG), today announced the first open-source algorithm cooperative, Accelerated Innovation Community (AIC), during her opening remarks at MEMS Executive Congress US 2014.

Facilitated by MIG with support and innovation from inaugural AIC member, Freescale Semiconductor, the purpose of AIC is to reduce time-to-market, startup costs, risk and barriers-to-entry by encouraging inputs and collaboration from across the MEMS/ … Read More → "MEMS Industry Group Announces First Open-Source Algorithm Community"

Mouser’s MultiSIM BLUE Offers Free All-in-One Tool and Support Site to Quickly Unleash Your ‘Next Great Thing’

November 7, 2014

November 6, 2014 – Mouser Electronics, Inc., … Read More → "Mouser’s MultiSIM BLUE Offers Free All-in-One Tool and Support Site to Quickly Unleash Your ‘Next Great Thing’"

mCube Unveils World’s Smallest eCompass and iGyro Sensors Featuring Industry’s Lowest Power Consumption

November 7, 2014

SAN JOSE, CA – November 6, 2014 – Expanding its portfolio of the world’s smallest MEMS motion sensors, mCube today announced the availability of its third generation electronic compass (eCompass) and second generation iGyro™ motion sensors. Ideally suited for wearables, gaming devices, tablets and smart phones, the new MC6470 eCompass and MC7030 iGyro inertial motion sensors are more than 50 percent smaller than previous generations, while delivering the industry’s best performance and lowest power consumption.

“With more than 70 million accelerometers shipped to date, mCube is committed to providing leading-edge technology solutions … Read More → "mCube Unveils World’s Smallest eCompass and iGyro Sensors Featuring Industry’s Lowest Power Consumption"

New Virtualization Platform from Artesyn Embedded Technologies Enables Faster and More Cost-Effective Service Provider SDN/NFV Deployments

November 7, 2014

Artesyn Embedded Technologies today announced the Centellis™ Virtualization Platform (Centellis VP), an open hardware and software solution that enables network equipment and service providers to save time-to-market and cost when implementing virtualized applications in next-generation networks. It includes the industry standard OpenFlow and OpenStack software stacks for software defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV). The Centellis VP enables service providers to run multiple virtualized applications such as firewall, deep packet inspection (DPI), security, or session border controller on a single hardware platform – thus eliminating … Read More → "New Virtualization Platform from Artesyn Embedded Technologies Enables Faster and More Cost-Effective Service Provider SDN/NFV Deployments"

ProPlus Design Solutions Strengthens Leadership Position with Re-Innovated, Long-Lived BSIMProPlus SPICE Modeling Platform

November 7, 2014

SAN JOSE, CALIF. –– November 5, 2014 –– ProPlus Design Solutions Inc., the SPICE modeling solutions leader and provider of the first giga-scale SPICE simulator and unique Design-for-Yield (DFY) solutions, today introduced the latest release (2014.2) of the re-innovated BSIMProPlus™, the leading SPICE modeling platform for nanometer devices.

“Our goal was to continue our long-term commitment to our 100+ worldwide customers and strengthen BSIMProPlus’ leadership position with several key projects started a few years ago,” remarks Dr. Zhihong Liu, chairman and chief executive officer of ProPlus Design Solutions. “We achieved our goal, the result of our … Read More → "ProPlus Design Solutions Strengthens Leadership Position with Re-Innovated, Long-Lived BSIMProPlus SPICE Modeling Platform"

RGS Adds Campus Security System to Growing Education Portfolio

November 6, 2014

PHOENIX—November 3, 2014—RGS, a business unit of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT</ … Read More → "RGS Adds Campus Security System to Growing Education Portfolio"

Keysight Technologies Introduces Oscilloscope Probes for High-Voltage Signal Measurements

November 6, 2014

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 4, 2014 – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today introduced 200-, 300- and 500-MHz, high-voltage probing solutions with a wider input range, higher common-mode rejection ratio and optimized accessories. The probes are ideal for testing today’s switching power supplies or power devices and for measuring motor drives and vehicle buses.

The Keysight N2804A differential probe offers up to 300-MHz bandwidth and ±300-Vdc + peak AC of the maximum differential input range, allowing engineers to use it for a broad range of power applications. Read More → "Keysight Technologies Introduces Oscilloscope Probes for High-Voltage Signal Measurements"

Atmel Extends Automotive Leadership, Launches New CAN Transceiver Family

November 6, 2014

San Jose, CA, November 5, 2014 – Atmel^® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, today announced a new family of control area network (CAN) transceivers for the automotive and industrial markets. Supporting the new CAN FD (flexible data rate) standard with data rates up to 5Mbits/s, Atmel’s new ATA6560 and ATA6561 provide an interface between a CAN protocol controller and the physical two-wire CAN bus.

Compliant … Read More → "Atmel Extends Automotive Leadership, Launches New CAN Transceiver Family"

New Industrial 2.4GHz Wireless Transceiver now available from LPRS

November 6, 2014

LPRS, Europe’s leading manufacturer of short-range wireless devices, now offers the Circuit Design STD-503 2.4GHZ wireless transceiver for integrating into industrial equipment.

There is growing demand for industrial wireless connectivity and the STD-503 operates in the globally recognised 2.4GHZ band. Designed to be embedded into OEM equipment this compact radio transceiver module was developed for industrial applications that require stable and reliable operation.

To ensure reliable radio communication in the congested 2.4GHz ISM band the STD-503 uses highly noise resistant direct-sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) modulation which improves transmission speed and provides a true diversity … Read More → "New Industrial 2.4GHz Wireless Transceiver now available from LPRS"