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mCube Launches GO2O Pedestrian Navigation Engine

SAN JOSE, Calif.June 5, 2013 — mCube, the leading supplier of single-chip MEMS motion sensors and software, today announced availability of the GO2OTM Pedestrian Navigation Engine, offering improved indoor navigation capabilities for motion sensor-equipped mobile devices. GO2O takes advantage of positioning information derived from the inertial-sensors available in virtually all current smartphones, and combines it with GPS and Wi-Fi positioning as well as indoor map information to synthesize a more accurate indoor location. Improving indoor location accuracy is a key component to creating a more seamless consumer retail … Read More → "mCube Launches GO2O Pedestrian Navigation Engine"

Tabula Releases 100G Ethernet Packet Parser Reference Design Kit

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 3, 2013 – Tabula Inc., advancing high-performance programmable logic solutions for network infrastructure systems, today announced the availability of the latest addition to its suite of high-performance packet processing solutions: the 100G Ethernet Packet Parser Reference Design Kit. This latest kit is based on its new ABAX2P1 3PLD and supported by its Stylus revision 2.6.2 compiler.

The new 100 GbE packet parser represents a novel approach to this class of network functions, delivering a unique combination of programmability and low latency currently not achievable on a programmable device. It provides support for multiple L2 accesses and trunk … Read More → "Tabula Releases 100G Ethernet Packet Parser Reference Design Kit"

InvenSense® Introduces World’s First Integrated Industrial 6-Axis MEMS SoC

SUNNYVALE, California, June 5, 2013 – InvenSense, Inc. (NYSE: INVN), the leading provider ofMotionTracking™ devices, announced a family of 6 Industrial MotionTracking solutions including 3-axis gyroscopes and integrated 6-axis gyroscopes plus accelerometers. With the introduction of ITG-31N1/N2/N3 and MPU-61N1/N2/N3 devices for Industrial markets, InvenSense is now providing the same level of high performance and reliability for these markets, that it is known for in the consumer market. The new family of MotionTracking solutions delivers industry leading gyroscope noise performance … Read More → "InvenSense® Introduces World’s First Integrated Industrial 6-Axis MEMS SoC"

Analog Devices’ MEMS Wireless Vibration Sensing System Enables Remote Monitoring of Industrial Machine Health

NORWOOD, Mass.– Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today introduced a wireless vibration sensing system that allows industrial systems operators to remotely monitor production equipment health, improve system performance, and reduce maintenance costs. The new networked system includes the Read More → "Analog Devices’ MEMS Wireless Vibration Sensing System Enables Remote Monitoring of Industrial Machine Health"

Atrenta Ships 5.1 Release of SpyGlass® Platform

SAN JOSE, Calif — Jun 5, 2013 — Atrenta Inc., the leading provider of SoC Realization solutions for the semiconductor and consumer electronics industries, announced today the 5.1 release of its SpyGlass® and GenSys® platforms. The release contains significant usability improvement and enhancements to address complexity, size and performance challenges for the next wave of SoC designs.  The release also offers unique new capabilities enabled by … Read More → "Atrenta Ships 5.1 Release of SpyGlass® Platform"

IAR Systems adds major new functionality to simplify development for Renesas V850 MCUs

Uppsala, Sweden – June 4, 2013 – Today, IAR Systems® launches a new version of its high-performance development tool suite IAR Embedded Workbench® for V850. In addition to improved optimizations and updated device support, version 4.10 adds plenty of user-friendly functionality. Further, the IAR C/C++ Compiler™ for V850 now supports the ISO/IEC 9899:1999 standard, known as C99.

Version 4.10 also adds IAR Systems’ new text editor and source browser. The new text editor include features such as auto-completion, parameter hints, code folding, block select, block indent, bracket matching, zoom and word/paragraph navigation, while the new source browser adds … Read More → "IAR Systems adds major new functionality to simplify development for Renesas V850 MCUs"

Atmel Licenses Sensinode’s 6LoWPAN Software Stack for Use in Ultra-Low Power Wireless Hardware Platforms

San Jose, CA, June 5, 2013 – Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, today announced the company has signed an agreement with Sensinode, a pioneer and world leader in technology and software solutions, to license 6LoWPAN software solutions that will enable the rapid development of smart, connected wireless products that help make up The Internet of Things.

In this agreement, Sensinode will license its 6LoWPAN stack and router solutions, the NanoStackTM 2.0 and NanoRouterTM 3.0, to be used with Atmel’ … Read More → "Atmel Licenses Sensinode’s 6LoWPAN Software Stack for Use in Ultra-Low Power Wireless Hardware Platforms"

MEMSIC Introduces High-Performance Two-Axis Magnetic Sensor at Sensors Expo 2013

ROSEMONT, Ill., June 5, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEMSIC Inc. (Nasdaq:MEMS), a leading sensor solution provider, announced today at Sensors Expo (Booth #417) the availability of its MMC246xMT Two-Axis Magnetic Sensor. This fully integrated high performance part is provided in a miniature 2.0 mm. x 2.0 mm. x 1.0 mm. Land Grid Array (LGA) package and is capable of operating from a single 1.8 V supply. It offers the industry’s best performance at the lowest power consumption for a two-axis magnetic sensor, making it ideal for portable applications. Applications include electronic compassing, in-vehicle GPS assist, GPS wristwatches and industrial field measurements including traffic control … Read More → "MEMSIC Introduces High-Performance Two-Axis Magnetic Sensor at Sensors Expo 2013"

Ayla Networks Raises $5.4 Million, Unveils Platform to Allow Manufacturers to Create a New Generation of Connected Devices

June 5, 2013—Sunnyvale, Calif.—Ayla Networks, a leader in technology and cloud-based services for the  Internet of Things, formally unveiled the Ayla Platform, which allows manufacturers and service providers to transform thermostats, appliances, lighting and other everyday products into interactive connected devices quickly, easily and economically.

SINA, the most recognized Internet brand name among Chinese communities globally with more 500 million registered users worldwide, has incorporated Ayla’s technology into its Wi-Fi Weather Station. The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company also announced that it has raised $5.4 million in Series A financing led by investors Voyager Capital and Crosslink Capital.

< … Read More → "Ayla Networks Raises $5.4 Million, Unveils Platform to Allow Manufacturers to Create a New Generation of Connected Devices"

GLOBALFOUNDRIES demonstrates 3D TSV capabilities on 20nm technology

GLOBALFOUNDRIES announced the accomplishment of a key milestone in its strategy to enable 3D stacking of chips for next-generation mobile and consumer applications. At its Fab 8 campus in Saratoga County, N.Y., the company has demonstrated its first functional 20nm silicon wafers with integrated Through-Silicon Vias (TSVs). Manufactured using GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ leading-edge 20nm-LPM process technology, the TSV capabilities will allow customers to stack multiple chips on top of each other, providing another avenue for delivering the demanding performance, power, and bandwidth requirements of today’s electronic devices.

TSVs are vertical vias etched in a silicon wafer that are … Read More → "GLOBALFOUNDRIES demonstrates 3D TSV capabilities on 20nm technology"

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