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Full Compliance with Military Temperature Specification Planned for Altera 20nm FPGA and SoC Devices

August 27, 2014

San Jose, Calif., – August 26, 2014 – Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR) today announced military temperature (Mil Temp) qualification plans for its newest 20 nm Arria® 10 FPGAs and SoCs, which will be qualified for extreme temperature environments (-55C to 125C ambient). In addition to the ratings, Altera can provide guidelines on speed grades, protocols, and external memory interfaces best suited to specific applications. All devices will be characterized, qualified and tested by Altera, providing reduced and reliable lead times. Customers can receive notifications, access ratings, and the Military Temperature brochure by setting up an account through the myAltera Military Portal.

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TI introduces first fully integrated mono, Class-D audio amplifier for eCall, instrument cluster and telematics

August 26, 2014

DALLAS (Aug. 25, 2014) – Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry’s first automotive Class-D audio amplifier to integrate load-dump protection and diagnostics in a single device for emergency call (eCall) and instrument cluster systems. Designers can eliminate multiple discrete components, simplify automotive-grade diagnostic design and extend battery back-up power with the mono-channel, analog differential input TAS5421-Q1. For more information and to order samples, visit www.ti.com/tas5421q1-pr.

Demand for eCall systems in cars is increasing. In case of a crash, … Read More → "TI introduces first fully integrated mono, Class-D audio amplifier for eCall, instrument cluster and telematics"

Synopsys Announces Results of Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition

August 26, 2014

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc., a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced that four students, Xinda Hu of the University of Arizona, and Anthony Vella, Aaron Bauer, and Nicolas Brown, all of the University of Rochester, are the winners of the 2014 Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition. The competition was established in 2000 by Optical Research Associates (ORA®), now Synopsys’ Optical Solutions Group, and was named in honor of ORA’s former president and chief executive officer, Robert S. Hilbert. The annual competition is open … Read More → "Synopsys Announces Results of Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition"

Microchip’s New 2.4 GHz RF High-Power Amplifier Offers Low EVM and Current for 256-QAM and 802.11b/g/n; Extends Range of Ultra-High Data Rate WLANs

August 26, 2014

CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 25, 2014 [NASDAQ:  MCHP] — Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced its latest 2.4 GHz 256-QAM RF high-power amplifier—the SST12CP21—which offers ultra low EVM and current consumption for 256-QAM and IEEE 802.11n systems.  The SST12CP21 delivers high linear output power of up to 23 dBm at 1.75% dynamic EVM, with MCS9 HT40 MHz bandwidth modulation at 5V and 320 mA current consumption.  Additionally, the SST12CP21 … Read More → "Microchip’s New 2.4 GHz RF High-Power Amplifier Offers Low EVM and Current for 256-QAM and 802.11b/g/n; Extends Range of Ultra-High Data Rate WLANs"

Dongbu HiTek Streamlines Touch Control for Smart Phones

August 26, 2014

SEOUL, KOREA – August 26, 2014 – Dongbu HiTek today announced it has completed the development of an innovative Capacitive Touch Controller IC for smart phones. The proprietary chip design enables apps to be accessed and controlled via simple touch gestures while the smart phone is in the standby (screen-off) mode, thus streamlining apps access, control and extending battery life.

Current smart phones in the standby mode typically require the user to unlock the phone (activating the screen), navigate to the desired apps icon and then touching the icon to access the app. Next generation smart phones incorporating … Read More → "Dongbu HiTek Streamlines Touch Control for Smart Phones"

ProTek Devices’ Newest TVS Array Provides Overvoltage Protection in High Speed Applications

August 25, 2014

TEMPE, Ariz. – August 25, 2014 – ProTek Devices has introduced a new transient voltage suppressor array (TVS array) for overvoltage circuit protection in a variety of high speed applications such as Gigabit Ethernet, LAN / WAN equipment, notebooks and desktop computers, and more. The new PLR2512 is an ultra-low capacitance (3pF typical) TVS array with 100 watts peak pulse power per line (typical = 8/20 micro seconds).

The PLR2512 is also ideal for integrated magnetics / RJ-45 connectors, security cameras, and industrial controls applications. The device meets IEC standards requirements for 61000-4-2 covering electrostatic discharge (ESD) and 61000-4-4 covering electrical fast transients (EFT). … Read More → "ProTek Devices’ Newest TVS Array Provides Overvoltage Protection in High Speed Applications"

Nallatech Joins the OpenPOWER Foundation

August 25, 2014

AMARILLO, Calif., August 25, 2014 – Nallatech, a leading supplier of high-performance FPGA solutions, today announced the company has joined the OpenPOWER Foundation, an open development community based on the POWER microprocessor architecture. 

Nallatech joins a growing roster of technology organizations working collaboratively to build advanced server, networking, storage and acceleration technology as well as industry leading open source software aimed at delivering more choice, control and flexibility to developers of next-generation, hyperscale and cloud data centers.  The group makes POWER hardware and software available to open development for the first time, as well as making POWER intellectual property licensable … Read More → "Nallatech Joins the OpenPOWER Foundation"

Brainboxes introduces Ethernet module with independently configurable analogue inputs for remote monitoring applications

August 22, 2014

Liverpool, England – 22 August 2014: Brainboxes announces the launch of the ED-549, a new Ethernet networking device designed for remote monitoring of multiple analogue inputs in industrial environments. Aimed at test, measurement and process control engineers, it is designed to remotely gather analogue input signals over an Ethernet network, the ED-549 ‘Ethernet 8 AI’ product has eight analogue input channels and delivers remote access to real-time data for highly flexible and high-precision measurements of voltages and currents from instruments located on a process control factory floor or in a … Read More → "Brainboxes introduces Ethernet module with independently configurable analogue inputs for remote monitoring applications"

Startup Company, Intugine, Introduces Nimble: Gesture Control Technology To Enhance All Technology Interactions

August 21, 2014

Intugine, a company named as one of the top 15 startups at TechCrunch Beijing 2014, is excited to introduce its newest product. Nimble is a gesture control software and hardware that fits comfortably on the wearer’s fingertip. The company will launch a campaign on the popular crowdfunding website, Indiegogo, in late August. The campaign hopes to raise $100,000 for the further development and mass production of Nimble.

This gesture control technology turns a 15-foot area in front of any screen into a highly interactive control area. Nimble can be used to enhance any computer interaction, from gaming to simply … Read More → "Startup Company, Intugine, Introduces Nimble: Gesture Control Technology To Enhance All Technology Interactions"

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