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Mentor Graphics Delivers Embedded Linux Software and Development Tools Solutions for 2nd Generation AMD Embedded R-Series APU Customers

May 20, 2014

WILSONVILLE, Ore., May 20, 2014 – Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the availability of Mentor® Embedded software for the new 2nd Generation AMD Embedded R-Series APU (previously codenamed: “Bald Eagle”). As gold-level members of The Linux Foundation’s Yocto Project, both AMD and Mentor Graphics have entered into a multi-year agreement to provide embedded developers with a comprehensive embedded Linux® and development tools solution.

Embedded developers are able to immediately begin their evaluation, prototyping, and development today by downloading Mentor Embedded Linux Lite … Read More → "Mentor Graphics Delivers Embedded Linux Software and Development Tools Solutions for 2nd Generation AMD Embedded R-Series APU Customers"

Imagination Delivers One-Click Virtual Photos Inside of SketchUp

May 20, 2014

SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Imagination Technologies (IMG.L) has released Visualizer for SketchUp, a revolutionary new app which allows anybody to take virtual photos of their 3D designs with a ‘real life look’ in SketchUp(R) with only one click.

With no confusing settings and no need for high-end hardware, Visualizer for SketchUp is designed for all of SketchUp’s users. A free seven-day trial of Visualizer for SketchUp … Read More → "Imagination Delivers One-Click Virtual Photos Inside of SketchUp"

Multi-cell battery monitors increase safety, protection for 12-V to 48-V industrial Li-ion batteries

May 20, 2014

DALLAS (May 20, 2014) – Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the first scalable, multi-cell battery monitors that significantly improve battery pack safety and reduce design time of 12-V to 48-V lithium-ion and lithium-iron phosphate batteries used in e-bikes, power tools and energy storage systems. The new bq76920, bq76930 and bq76940 circuits efficiently protect and control 3- to 15-cell batteries when charging or operating in harsh environment conditions. To order samples and reference boards, visit: www.ti.com/bmsindustrial-pr.    

< … Read More → "Multi-cell battery monitors increase safety, protection for 12-V to 48-V industrial Li-ion batteries"

10Amp Backup Power Controller IC Provides Uninterrupted Power & Charges/Monitors 1 to 4 Supercapacitor Series Stacks

May 19, 2014

MILPITAS, CA – May 19, 2014 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3350, a supercapacitor charger and backup controller IC that includes all of the features necessary to provide a complete, standalone capacitor-based backup power solution. … Read More → "10Amp Backup Power Controller IC Provides Uninterrupted Power & Charges/Monitors 1 to 4 Supercapacitor Series Stacks"

Tektronix Announces Winner of Europe’s Oldest Working Oscilloscope Contest

May 19, 2014

BRACKNELL, UK – May 2014 – Tektronix, a leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, announced the winner of their competition to find the oldest working oscilloscope in Europe – the winner, chosen from 240 entries, was Alan Ainslie, from Farnham in the UK, with his Model 511AD manufactured in 1951. He won an MDO4000 Series Mixed Domain Oscilloscope worth €20,700, one of the newest oscilloscopes in the Tektronix portfolio.

Alan is a lifelong user and enthusiastic collector of Tektronix oscilloscopes, and currently numbers around 400 in his collection, believed to be the largest outside the USA. “The great thing about Tektronix”, he said, “is … Read More → "Tektronix Announces Winner of Europe’s Oldest Working Oscilloscope Contest"

Jumpstart High-Performance Digital-Lighting Designs with STLUXTM Development Platform from STMicroelectronics

May 19, 2014

Geneva, May 19, 2014 – The STLUX™ development environment, consisting of demonstration boards, a graphical configurator, software libraries, and compiler, provides everything needed to start designing high-performance LED lighting with STLUX385A, the first in a new family of lighting controllers featuring a breakthrough digital control technique from STMicroelectronics.

ST will unveil the STLUX development environment at PCIM Europe 2014 in Nuremberg with a plug-and-play demonstration board featuring all STLUX385A functionalities and a user-friendly ecosystem for programming PWM waveforms using the six on-chip SMED (State Machines Event Driven) digital controllers. The SMED is an advanced hardware-configurable state machine where state … Read More → "Jumpstart High-Performance Digital-Lighting Designs with STLUXTM Development Platform from STMicroelectronics"

Honeywell Introduces the Industry’s First Nanopower Anisotropic Magnetoresistive Sensor Integrated Circuits

May 19, 2014

 

  • High sensitivity allows design engineers to reduce system costs
  • Nanopower allows for use in battery operated equipment with extremely low power requirements
  • Solid state, non-contact design provides a reliable, durable alternative to reed switches  

MINNEAPOLIS – May 19, 2014 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today introduced the industry’s first Nanopower Anisotropic Magnetoresistive Sensor ICs that provide the highest level of magnetic sensitivity (as low as 7 Gauss typical) while requiring nanopower (360 nA).  When compared to other widely used magnetic technologies, these sensors offer design engineers … Read More → "Honeywell Introduces the Industry’s First Nanopower Anisotropic Magnetoresistive Sensor Integrated Circuits"

TI expands sensing portfolio with Hall effect magnetic sensors

May 19, 2014

DALLAS (May 19, 2014) – Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today strengthened its motor solutions and sensing portfolio with the addition of a new family of Hall effect magnetic sensors designed for use in industrial applications ranging from position detection to motor control. The rugged and fully protected DRV5000 sensor products include digital latch, digital switch and analog bipolar output options for such diverse applications as brushless DC (BLDC) motor control, home security, industrial valve and damper position sensors, speed and position control loops, and flow meters. For more information on the … Read More → "TI expands sensing portfolio with Hall effect magnetic sensors"

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