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Atmel Introduces Next Generation System-on-Chip Solution for Smart Metering

August 12, 2014

SAN JOSE, CALIF, Aug.12, 2014 — Atmel^®Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a global leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced the introduction of its latest Power Line Communication System-on-Chip (SoC) solution designed for smart metering applications.

The Atmel SAM4CP16B is an extension of Atmel’s SAM4Cx smart energy platform built on a dual-core 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M4 architecture. Fully compatible with Atmel’s ATPL230A OFDM physical layer (PHY) device compliant with PRIME standard specification, this highly flexible solution addresses OEM’s requirements for various system partitioning, BOM reduction and time-to-market requirements by … Read More → "Atmel Introduces Next Generation System-on-Chip Solution for Smart Metering"

CMOSIS Acquires AWAIBA, Maker of Innovative Industrial and Medical Image Sensors

August 11, 2014

Antwerp, Belgium / Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, 11 August 2014 – CMOSIS, a leading independent supplier of advanced CMOS image sensors for industrial, scientific and professional markets, has acquired all outstanding shares of the Swiss AWAIBA Group. AWAIBA develops and markets innovative line-scan CMOS imagers for industrial web inspection, sub-mm CMOS camera modules for endoscopy, and on-board automotive cameras. The transaction was closed August 4, 2014.

“The acquisition of AWAIBA is a natural fit for CMOSIS. It strengthens our presence in existing markets and expands our activities in adjacent segments … Read More → "CMOSIS Acquires AWAIBA, Maker of Innovative Industrial and Medical Image Sensors"

92mW Direct Conversion I/Q Modulator Has Better than 50dB Sideband & Carrier Suppression

August 11, 2014

MILPITAS, CA – August 11, 2014 – A new low power I/Q modulator from Linear Technology enables battery-powered transmitters operating in the 30MHz to 1.3GHz frequency bands, breaking new ground in power consumption, sideband suppression, carrier leakage and dynamic range performance.

Standex-Meder Electronics Announces MK15-501 Reed Sensors for SMD Mounting

August 8, 2014

Standex-Meder Electronics, a leading manufacturer of precise, reliable, and long-lasting sensors and magnetic components worldwide, announces its MK15-501 magnetically operated reed proximity sensors for surface-mount device (SMD) mounting. With its simple internal structure, the MK15-501 is ideal for position-detecting in surface-mounted PCB assemblies, meter anti-tampering sensors, and lid-detectors in household appliances, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning components.

With its small dimension, only 16 x 2.8 x 2.8 millimeters, the MK15-501 is excellent for low-power operations, requiring no external power for sensor operation. … Read More → "Standex-Meder Electronics Announces MK15-501 Reed Sensors for SMD Mounting"

Fairview Unveils Complete Family of Low, Medium and High Power Attenuators

August 8, 2014

August 8, 2014 – Allen, TX – Fairview Microwave, Inc. a preeminent supplier of on-demand microwave and RF products, announces the release of their new family of 25, 50 and 100 Watt attenuators with operating frequencies up to 18 GHz depending on the configuration.

There is a total of 236 new part numbers in this attenuator release from Fairview Microwave. Attenuation options include 3 dB, 6 dB, 10 dB, 20 dB, 30 dB, 40 dB, 50 dB and 60 dB models for most connector styles. These attenuators can be ordered with in-series connector configurations including SMA, TNC, Type-N and 7/16 DIN and … Read More → "Fairview Unveils Complete Family of Low, Medium and High Power Attenuators"

Unique MEMS-Based Tracking Tag from Bluechiip and STMicroelectronics Steps Up to High-Volume Production

August 8, 2014

Melbourne, Australia; Geneva, Switzerland, August 8, 2014 – Australian technology company, Bluechiip Limited (ASX:BCT) and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, the world’s top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer and the leading supplier of MEMS for devices in consumer and mobile applications^{^[1]}, today announced the transition to high-volume production for their jointly developed, unique MEMS-based tracking tags with the ability to meet demand in excess of 1 million tags a year.

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Diablo Technologies Unveils Second-Generation Platform at Flash Memory Summit, Santa Clara

August 7, 2014

OTTAWA, Canada – Aug 6, 2014 – Diablo Technologies today announced Carbon2, the second-generation of their award-winning Memory Channel Storage™ (MCS™) platform. The company’s latest memory-based architecture is purpose-built for seamless integration with the new, industry-standard DDR4 interface. Diablo’s DDR4-compatible design complements its existing support for DDR3, and expands the reach of MCS to include next-generation server architectures. The Carbon2 platform provides additional performance enhancements to further accelerate new software innovations, such as Diablo’s NanoCommit™ technology.

“Memory Channel Storage DDR4 solutions represent the next evolution of Server Acceleration technology,” said Riccardo Badalone, CEO and … Read More → "Diablo Technologies Unveils Second-Generation Platform at Flash Memory Summit, Santa Clara"

Renesas Electronics Announces Availability of Reference Design Solution for Industrial Remote I/O Devices

August 7, 2014

Dusseldorf, August 7, 2014 – As part of its lineup expansion of platform solutions for the R-IN32M3 Series of industrial Ethernet communication system-on-chips (SoCs), Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of its new Remote I/O Trial Kit – a complete hardware and software reference solution for development of Remote I/O devices typically used for I/O monitoring, communication and industrial process control. The new solution supports the EtherCAT(R) protocol and is now available.

The new reference design solution presents a … Read More → "Renesas Electronics Announces Availability of Reference Design Solution for Industrial Remote I/O Devices"

Tool Qualification Packages (TQPs) available for various architectures and cross compilers:

August 7, 2014

Lauta (Germany), August 07, 2014 – PLS Programmierbare Logik & Systeme and Razorcat now present a whole range of optimized, so-called Tool Qualification Packages (TQPs) for the TESSY test platform for various architectures and cross compilers. These TQPs will in future allow embedded system developers even easier and more reliable automated testing of application software written in the programming language C.

Razorcat’s TESSY platform contains all necessary functions for automated testing, starting from automatic analysis of the source code of the software for identification … Read More → "Tool Qualification Packages (TQPs) available for various architectures and cross compilers:"

High Quality Test Lead Sets from Cliff Electronics now available from Major Electrical Wholesalers and Distributors

August 7, 2014

CLIFF Electronics has been manufacturing test leads for a number of market-leading electrical test equipment OEMs for many years and is now making a wide range of test leads available direct to end users via major electrical wholesalers nationwide.

In response to increasing numbers of enquiries for replacement test leads and enquiries for types of lead sets not available from other suppliers Cliff will be offering a very comprehensive range of standard test lead sets and are happy to provide custom solutions where required. More information is available at Read More → "High Quality Test Lead Sets from Cliff Electronics now available from Major Electrical Wholesalers and Distributors"

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