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STMicroelectronics Launches Single-Chip Magnetometer, Extending Leading Sensor Portfolio for Mobile and Consumer Applications

February 21, 2013

Geneva, February 21, 2013 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronic applications, the world’s top MEMS manufacturer, and the leading supplier of MEMS sensors for consumer and portable applications^[1], has added a high-performance standalone 3-axis magnetometer to its MEMS sensor portfolio. The new sensor delivers high performance in a very small package.

Because of its small size and high … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Launches Single-Chip Magnetometer, Extending Leading Sensor Portfolio for Mobile and Consumer Applications"

Don’t Miss DVCon 2013 Next Week

February 21, 2013

Louisville, CO – February 21, 2013 – Beginning next week, the 2013 Design and Verification Conference (DVCon), sponsored by Accellera Systems Initiative, will be in full swing. DVCon 2013 will be held February 25 – 28 at the DoubleTree Hotel in San Jose, California.

Conversation Central, an online industry video program & podcast, featured DVCon 2013’s General Chair, Stan Krolikoski, Ph.D. and Technical Program Chair, Ambar Sarkar, Ph.D. last week to discuss the evolution of DVCon over the last 25 years and what makes it so special to attendees. To view … Read More → "Don’t Miss DVCon 2013 Next Week"

STMicroelectronics and Soundchip Introduce Components to Create Smart High-Definition Audio Accessories That Dazzle

February 21, 2013

Geneva, Switzerland, February 20, 2013 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of high-performance audio ICs, together with Soundchip, a Swiss-based innovator in audio-systems technology and originator of the High-Definition-Personal-Audio™ (HD-PA^®) Reference, today introduced two HD-PA audio engines, STANC0 and STANC1, and an HD-PA microphone, the MP34AB01H, which enable the creation of exciting, feature rich, software-controlled smart audio accessories.

STANC0 and STANC1 are HD-PA audio engines designed to regulate the sound performance of over-ear, on-ear and in-ear headsets. Designed for stereo and monaural … Read More → "STMicroelectronics and Soundchip Introduce Components to Create Smart High-Definition Audio Accessories That Dazzle"

IAR Systems supports the XMC1000 low-price ARM Cortex-M0 microcontrollers from Infineon

February 21, 2013

Uppsala, Sweden—February 21, 2013— Today, IAR Systems® announces comprehensive support for the XMC1000 family of 32-bit microcontrollers recently announced by Infineon Technologies. The support is available using IAR Embedded Workbench® for ARM®, which is a complete set of high-performance tools for embedded development.

The XMC1000 family is based on the ARM Cortex™-M0 core and features advanced peripheral functions. It is designed for use in low-end, cost-critical industrial applications, such as sensor and actuator applications, LED lighting, digital power conversion and simple motor drives used in for example household appliances, pumps, fans and e-bikes. … Read More → "IAR Systems supports the XMC1000 low-price ARM Cortex-M0 microcontrollers from Infineon"

Cadence to Showcase Latest Verification Tools and Methodologies at DVCon 2013

February 21, 2013

SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – February 21, 2013) – Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, today announced its participation at DVCon 2013, the seminal conference for functional design and verification.

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Visitors to the Cadence® booth (#1102) can learn about verification at the IC, SoC and system … Read More → "Cadence to Showcase Latest Verification Tools and Methodologies at DVCon 2013"

Telit to Showcase m2mAIR Remote Module Management (RMM) at 2013 Mobile World Congress

February 21, 2013

RALEIGH, N.C. and BARCELONA, Spain – February 21, 2013 – Telit Wireless Solutions, a global provider of high-quality machine-to-machine (M2M) solution, products and services, today announced the release of its Remote Module Management (RMM) cloud service, a global Mobile Device Management (MDM) service to manage, monitor and support M2M devices deployed across mobile operators, service providers and enterprises, as the company further leverages talent and expertise from over a decade in making machines talk. The company plans to continue expanding the value and functionality of m2mAIR in a number of … Read More → "Telit to Showcase m2mAIR Remote Module Management (RMM) at 2013 Mobile World Congress"

Imec and Holst Centre present an ultra-low power multi-standard 2.3/2.4GHz short range radio

February 21, 2013

San Francisco, USA (ISSCC 2013, International Solid State Circuits Conference) – February 20, 2013 – Imec and Holst Centre presented at ISSCC an ultra-low power multi-standard 2.3/2.4GHz short range radio. The 1.9nJ/b radio is compliant with three wireless standards: Bluetooth ® Low Energy (BLE), ZigBee (IEEE802.15.4) and Medical Body Area Networks (MBAN, IEEE802.15.6). A proprietary 2Mbps mode is also implemented to support data-streaming applications like hearing aids. The radio is 3-5 times more power-efficient than current Bluetooth Low Energy solutions.

“From health care to smart buildings, adding sensors to our environment will support and enhance our day-to-day life. Applications … Read More → "Imec and Holst Centre present an ultra-low power multi-standard 2.3/2.4GHz short range radio"

Xilinx Demonstrates 10 Leading Applications Showcasing ARM Processor-based Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoCs at Embedded World 2013

February 21, 2013

NUREMBERG, Germany, Feb. 21, 2013 – Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced that it will demonstrate applications utilizing its Zynq™-7000 All Programmable System-on-Chip (SoC) and its supporting ecosystem at Embedded World 2013 (Nuremberg, Germany, February 26-28, 2013 – Xilinx booth, H1-205). Multiple demonstrations will showcase advanced applications in automotive driver assistance systems, machine vision, biomedical sensing and industrial applications.

All Programmable Solutions Displayed throughout Embedded World

As part of the … Read More → "Xilinx Demonstrates 10 Leading Applications Showcasing ARM Processor-based Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoCs at Embedded World 2013"

Mentor Graphics Expands Automotive Linux Infotainment Business

February 21, 2013

WILSONVILLE, Ore., February 21, 2013—Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced that is has expanded its automotive business unit by purchasing certain assets from MontaVista, LLC. This establishes Mentor Graphics as the number one commercial provider of Linux®-based automotive in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) solutions. Once integration is complete, the Mentor Graphics® automotive infotainment solution will feature the combined capabilities of the MontaVista Automotive Technology Platform (ATP) and the Mentor® Embedded Infotainment Base Platform and will be paired with sophisticated development tools including Sourcery™ CodeBench and Sourcery Analyzer.

“The integration of the MontaVista Automotive assets and … Read More → "Mentor Graphics Expands Automotive Linux Infotainment Business"

Hillcrest Labs’ Freespace(R) Motion Augments VENTURI Project

February 21, 2013

Hillcrest’s MotionEngine(TM) Mobile Software Increases Accuracy and Usability of Groundbreaking VENTURI Augmented Reality Platform
Freespace(R)-enabled VENTURI Applications to be Demonstrated on ST-Ericsson’s NovaThor(TM) Platform at Mobile World Congress, February 25-28 in Barcelona

Rockville, MD and Barcelona, Spain — February 21, 2013 — Hillcrest Labs today announced the integration of its Freespace(R) MotionEngine(TM) Mobile motion control software with the VENTURI project, the scientific project developing a next-generation augmented reality (AR) paradigm. MotionEngine Mobile’s responsive and precise motion control enhances the VENTURI user experience with smoother images, quicker response, … Read More → "Hillcrest Labs’ Freespace(R) Motion Augments VENTURI Project"

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