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Sidense 1T-OTP NVM Qualified in Second-Generation TSMC 180nm BCD Process

April 30, 2014

Ottawa, Canada – (April 30, 2014) – Sidense Corp., a leading developer of non-volatile memory OTP IP cores, today announced that the Company’s 1T-OTP macros for TSMC’s 180nm BCD 1.8/5.0V Gen 2 process have met all TSMC9000 Assessment program requirements. Sidense OTP macros, at this process node, support applications such as automotive and industrial electronics that require reliable operation and long-life data retention in high-temperature environments. Customers are using Sidense Automotive Grade OTP in a wide range of devices, including power-management ICs, sensors and microcontrollers for applications in automotive, industrial, mobile and consumer devices and systems.

“In April … Read More → "Sidense 1T-OTP NVM Qualified in Second-Generation TSMC 180nm BCD Process"

Atmel ATPL230A Modem Simplifies Integration of Power Line Communication in Smart Energy Applications

April 30, 2014

San Jose, CA, April 29, 2014 – AtmelCorporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a global leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch solutions, today announced the release of the Atmel ATPL230A, a Power Line Communications (PLC) modem, implementing the physical layer of PRIME (power line intelligent metrology evolution) standard. ATPL230A offers OEMs a seamless and cost-efficient solution for smart metering platforms, providing best-in-class modem features.

Expanding on Atmel’s unique and highly flexible SAM4Cx platform, ATPL230A addresses the fifth pillar of the Atmel’s existing platform, the physical communication … Read More → "Atmel ATPL230A Modem Simplifies Integration of Power Line Communication in Smart Energy Applications"

Sonic Emotion Absolute 3D Sound Software Now Available on Cadence Tensilica HiFi Low-Power Audio/Voice Processors

April 30, 2014

SAN JOSE, CA, April 30, 2014—Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, and Sonic Emotion, a world leader in 3D sound entertainment, today announced that an optimized port of Sonic Emotion’s Absolute 3D™ sound software is now available on the Cadence® Tensilica® HiFi Audio/Voice digital signal processing (DSP) family. This is the first time Absolute 3D sound software has been ported to a licensable IP DSP core.

“We targeted the Cadence HiFi DSP cores for … Read More → "Sonic Emotion Absolute 3D Sound Software Now Available on Cadence Tensilica HiFi Low-Power Audio/Voice Processors"

CEVA Unveils Bluetooth Solution for CEVA-TeakLite-4 DSP Targeting Low Power, Always-on, Smart Connected Devices

April 30, 2014

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Linley Mobile Conference – April 30, 2014 – CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon intellectual property (SIP) platform solutions and DSP cores today announced that the CEVA-TeakLite-4 DSP is now handling the processing load of Bluetooth, in addition to audio, voice and sensing technologies, thereby dramatically lowering the cost, complexity and power consumption of chip designs targeting smartphones, the Internet of Things (IoT), wearables and wireless audio devices. Leveraging new instructions and interfaces added to the recently introduced multifunctional Read More → "CEVA Unveils Bluetooth Solution for CEVA-TeakLite-4 DSP Targeting Low Power, Always-on, Smart Connected Devices"

New STM32 Ultra-Low-Power Microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics Deliver Industry’s Best Solution for Energy-Sensitive Designs

April 30, 2014

Geneva, April 30, 2014 – The latest STM32L0 microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics, now fully qualified and in stock at ST and at appointed distributors, enable customers’ applications to achieve record low power consumption, The micros leverage a combination of the energy-efficient ARM^® Cortex^®-M0+ core, optimized architecture, power-management modes, ultra-low-power peripherals, support for energy-saving USB features, and proprietary ultra-low-power process technology to keep applications running.

With run consumption down to 87µA/MHz, 440nA stop mode with full RAM data retention, a low-power time counter, … Read More → "New STM32 Ultra-Low-Power Microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics Deliver Industry’s Best Solution for Energy-Sensitive Designs"

Synopsys DFTMAX Ultra Deployed By Dialog Semiconductor to Successfully Test Silicon Parts

April 30, 2014

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

Dialog deployed DFTMAX Ultra on a mixed-signal IC in less than a day
The device was manufactured and successfully tested for silicon defects
Test time reduced by more than 3X

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced that Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management, audio, AC/DC and … Read More → "Synopsys DFTMAX Ultra Deployed By Dialog Semiconductor to Successfully Test Silicon Parts"

4DSP Brings Extreme Performance and Scalable Data Acquisition to PCI Express with the PC760

April 30, 2014

AUSTIN, TX – 4DSP today announced the release of a new PCI Express product featuring the Xilinx Kintex-7 combined with the highest performance analog I/O card available in the marketplace. With a single-channel 3.6Gsps A/D and single-channel 5.6Gsps D/A combined with state-of-the-art FPGA technology, the PC760 is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) card that features advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) capabilities. It is designed for a variety of applications, including Software Defined Radio and Baseband Communication Transceivers. The PC760 is an excellent choice for applications that require large-band signal digitization or generation through the use of accelerated frequency-domain … Read More → "4DSP Brings Extreme Performance and Scalable Data Acquisition to PCI Express with the PC760"

Semtech Expands TransClamp® Platform with TClamp1202P 12V, High-Surge Transient Protection Array for Safeguarding Industrial and Telecom Applications

April 30, 2014

CAMARILLO, Calif., April 30, 2014 — Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced theTClamp1202P, the smallest low-cap, high-surge, 12V (Vrwm) transient voltage protection array in its class. The TClamp1202P offers an impressive 100A (8×20µs waveform) of surge immunity in an ultra-small 2mm x 2mm package.

The TClamp1202P can be used in a wide range of industrial … Read More → "Semtech Expands TransClamp® Platform with TClamp1202P 12V, High-Surge Transient Protection Array for Safeguarding Industrial and Telecom Applications"

Allegro MicroSystems, LLC Announces New Dual Output Differential Speed and Direction Sensor IC

April 30, 2014

Worcester, MA – April 2014 – Allegro MicroSystems, LLC announces the release of a unique dual-output sensor solution that provides a single IC to rotational position sensing applications with a ferrous gear target. Providing a single IC allows for uncomplicated mechanical design and installation and provides the capability to sense much smaller or higher resolution teeth for added accuracy. Allegro’sATS605 is targeted at … Read More → "Allegro MicroSystems, LLC Announces New Dual Output Differential Speed and Direction Sensor IC"

PMBus Power System Manager Controls & Monitors 16 Power Supplies to ±0.25% Voltage Accuracy

April 30, 2014

MILPITAS, CA – April 30, 2014 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM2987, a highly integrated 16-channel µModule® (micromodule) PMBus power system manager, which adds extensive digital control and monitoring to … Read More → "PMBus Power System Manager Controls & Monitors 16 Power Supplies to ±0.25% Voltage Accuracy"