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Allegro MicroSystems, LLC Announces New Silicon Carbide Schottky Barrier Diode FMCA Series

July 22, 2014

Worcester, MA – July 22, 2014 – Allegro MicroSystems, LLC announces the release of the next generation series of silicon carbide schottky barrier diodes. The FMCA series achieves low leakage current and high speed switching at high temperatures and is offered by Allegro and manufactured and developed by Sanken Electric Co., Ltd. in Japan. This new … Read More → "Allegro MicroSystems, LLC Announces New Silicon Carbide Schottky Barrier Diode FMCA Series"

Agilent Technologies’ PXIe Modular Vector Signal Test Solution Accelerates Smarter Micro’s Power Amplifier Development

July 22, 2014

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 22, 2014 – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that Smarter Micro has selected the Agilent PXIe modular vector signal test solution to accelerate the development of its latest reconfigurable multimode, multiband power amplifier. Smarter Micro is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and develops radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits for the communications industry. Smarter Micro is using Agilent’s test solutions in the design of its new S308 power amplifier, which significantly reduces the complexity of the fourth-generation mobile design.

To achieve multimode … Read More → "Agilent Technologies’ PXIe Modular Vector Signal Test Solution Accelerates Smarter Micro’s Power Amplifier Development"

Tektronix Showcases New and Enhanced Optical Test Solutions at ECOC 2014

July 21, 2014

BRACKNELL, UK – 21 July, 2014 – Tektronix, the world’s leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, announced today that the company will be showcasing a wide-range of optical test and measurement products at ECOC 2014 (Stand 495, Ground Floor), which takes place from 21.-25.09.2014 in Cannes, France. The Tektronix products on display will address a wide range of applications, from 40Gb/s stressed pattern generation for high speed datacom and telecom test and 40 Gb/ … Read More → "Tektronix Showcases New and Enhanced Optical Test Solutions at ECOC 2014"

Altera Joins the Embedded Vision Alliance

July 21, 2014

San Jose, Calif., – July 21, 2014 – Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR) today announced it has joined the Embedded Vision Alliance (EVA), an industry group that brings together providers of the technology used to create practical applications of computer vision. Altera will offer the group its insights on programmable logic technologies that enable systems designers to use FPGAs, SoCs, IP, and design tools for embedded vision applications in the industrial, surveillance, automotive, military, broadcasting and consumer sectors.

Altera FPGAs provide flexibility and performance benefits across the … Read More → "Altera Joins the Embedded Vision Alliance"

Vector Software Announces Support for MISRA C: 2012

July 21, 2014

Providence, RI – 7/21/2014 – Vector Software, the world’s leading provider of innovative software solutions for testing safety and mission critical embedded applications, announced today that the VectorCAST™ software test solution now supports the MISRA C: 2012 (MISRA C3) standard. The new benchmark offers improvements to earlier versions, and extends support for the MISRA C: 2012 C99 version of the C language (ISO/IEC 9899:1999).

The VectorCAST software test environment is widely deployed in safety-critical applications that utilize the MISRA C standard, and the regulation is the most widely used set of coding guidelines for C language development. … Read More → "Vector Software Announces Support for MISRA C: 2012"

Agilent Technologies Hosts 5G Test Summit at FuTURE MOBILE COMMUNICATION FORUM

July 17, 2014

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 15, 2014 – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that its 5G test summit with FuTURE MOBILE COMMUNICATION FORUM explored the status of next-generation 5G wireless communication systems. The June 24 forum in Beijing focused on the challenges test and measurement manufacturers face to support this rapidly evolving technology as well as the progress of research in the field.

During the event, which attracted some 300 engineers and business leaders, the technical experts and leaders shared their vision for next-generation 5G communication systems. Technical papers delivered at … Read More → "Agilent Technologies Hosts 5G Test Summit at FuTURE MOBILE COMMUNICATION FORUM"

Nutaq Announces Launch of MO1000 an 8/16 Channel, 1000MSPS, 16 bits, Phased Aligned D/A FMC

July 17, 2014

Kane Computing are pleased to announce Nutaq, a global provider of integrated hardware and software solutions for advanced wireless development, have launched its MO1000 FMC.

The MO1000 FMC offers multichannel application developers multiple clocks and trigger modes, low noise, and low intermodulation distortion. The MO1000 FPGA mezzanine card (FMC) is an 8/16 channel phased aligned D/A card designed around the high-performance ADI AD9148 quad DAC from Analog Devices. Offering multiple clocks and trigger modes, the MO1000 takes full advantage of the optimized features for direct conversion transmit applications, including gain, phase and offset compensation.

Additionally, … Read More → "Nutaq Announces Launch of MO1000 an 8/16 Channel, 1000MSPS, 16 bits, Phased Aligned D/A FMC"

Cadence Announces Protium Rapid Prototyping Platform and Expands System Development Suite Low-Power Verification

July 17, 2014

Protium rapid prototyping platform features flow compatibility with Palladium platform, shortening bring-up time by up to 70 percent versus competitive solutions
New Protium rapid prototyping platform increases capacity by 4X over the previous generation
Palladium XP II verification computing platform now features IEEE 1801 support for improved low-power verification

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 17, 2014—Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, today announced an expansion of its System Development Suite with the addition of the new Cadence® Protium™ rapid prototyping platform for improved software development productivity, and IEEE 1801 … Read More → "Cadence Announces Protium Rapid Prototyping Platform and Expands System Development Suite Low-Power Verification"

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

July 16, 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 Electronics Announces MK15-501 Reed Sensors for SMD Mounting"

VadaTech Announces Express Development Platforms

July 16, 2014

Henderson, NV – July 15, 2014 – VadaTech, a manufacturer of embedded boards and complete application-ready platforms, now offers Express Development Platforms. The system platforms are standard, high versatile configurations designed to meet a wide range of development needs.

The first two chassis in the series, the EXP100 and EXP200 feature 6 AMC slots and 2 AMC slots respectively in 1U enclosure height. Both versions have an integrated low-cost shelf manager and universal AC power. The 2-slot is a basic low-cost design with one Intel-based processor AMC (VadaTech’s AMC720). The routing across the backplane is point-to-point, allowing any fabric to be utilized (10 … Read More → "VadaTech Announces Express Development Platforms"

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