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STMicroelectronics Shows Life.Augmented at Electronica; Solutions to Enrich People’s Lives

November 10, 2014

Geneva, November 10, 2014 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and Europe’s largest semiconductor supplier is showcasing Life.Augmented this week (Nov 11-14) at Electronica in Munich, Hall A5 Booth 207. ST’s offerings aim to deploy microelectronics more widely, creatively, and cost-effectively to address key societal challenges while enriching people’s daily lives.

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ST is unveiling its STM32 Open Development Environment and Open.MEMS ecosystems. The STM32 Open Development Environment is an open, flexible, easy and affordable way to develop innovative devices and … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Shows Life.Augmented at Electronica; Solutions to Enrich People’s Lives"

Circuit Protection Diode from ProTek Devices Targets Industrial Equipment CAN Bus Lines

November 10, 2014

ELECTRONICA, MUNICH – Nov. 10, 2014 – At the Electronica trade fair in Munich November 11-14, ProTek Devices™ will debut a new electrostatic discharge (ESD) circuit protection diode for industrial applications such as assembly line automation, access control systems, machinery, and more. The new overvoltage protection component is the PESD2CAN. It’s designed to protect two industrial Controller Area Network (CAN) bus lines from ESD and other electrical fast transients (EFT). 

ProTek Devices’ PESD2CAN is also ideal for circuit protection in other industrial applications such as those using DeviceNet bus lines. ESD protection is > 25 kilovolts. The new component … Read More → "Circuit Protection Diode from ProTek Devices Targets Industrial Equipment CAN Bus Lines"

Telit Introduces Jupiter SL871-S GPS Module

November 10, 2014

London, UK – November 10, 2014 – Telit Wireless Solutions, a leading global provider of high-quality machine-to-machine (M2M) modules and services, today debuted the Jupiter SL871-S, designed for easy migration between a full-GNSS solution for top-ranked applications and a simple GPS-only solution for less demanding applications.

The Jupiter SL871-S is designed in to track and navigate GPS and QZSS constellations while ensuring pin-to-pin and protocol compatibility with its full constellation companion module SL871.

The SL871-S is packaged in a 9.7 x 10.1 mm LCC package with an ARM7 baseband processor, embedded ROM memory, integrated LNA and delivers … Read More → "Telit Introduces Jupiter SL871-S GPS Module"

Digi-Key Expands Portfolio of EDA Software Tools

November 10, 2014

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA — November 6, 2014 —  Digi-Key Corporation, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, today announced an expanded, comprehensive suite of EDA tools.  The new and updated software options enable design engineers to streamline the entire (PCB) design process – from prototype to production.  Ranging from Digi-Key’s free Scheme-It tool to new higher-end design options co-developed with Mentor Graphics, the global distributor is the first to offer a complete ecosystem of product design tools.

“We’re in the business of giving design engineers everything they need to simplify and accelerate … Read More → "Digi-Key Expands Portfolio of EDA Software Tools"

Silicon Designs Introduces MEMS Analog Surface Mount Accelerometers for OEM Vibration Measurements

November 7, 2014

November 6, 2014 — Kirkland, Washington, USA – Silicon Designs, Inc. (www.silicondesigns.com) (SDI), a global industry leader in the design and manufacture of industrial-grade MEMS variable capacitive accelerometer chips and modules, today announced the global market introduction of its Model 1510 Series.

The SDI Model 1510 Series is a lower cost family of analog surface mount (LCC) MEMS variable capacitive accelerometers. They offer reliable general purpose vibration measurements at OEM volumes, with excellent long-term stability, across a variety of aerospace, automotive, energy, industrial, oil & gas, and test & measurement applications.

< … Read More → "Silicon Designs Introduces MEMS Analog Surface Mount Accelerometers for OEM Vibration Measurements"

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.

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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"

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"

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