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Spansion Introduces Breakthrough Interface and World’s Fastest NOR Flash Memory

February 19, 2014

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Spansion Inc. (NYSE: CODE), a global leader in embedded systems solutions, today announcedSpansion® HyperBus™ Interface, a breakthrough that dramatically improves read performance while reducing the number of pins. The SpansionHyperBus Interface is being implemented broadly by leading system-on-chip (SoC) manufacturers.

Spansion is also introducing today the first family of products based on this new interface, Spansion HyperFlash™ NOR Memory devices, with read throughput of up … Read More → "Spansion Introduces Breakthrough Interface and World’s Fastest NOR Flash Memory"

Honeywell Expands Portfolio of Pressure Switches with Three New Series Providing Long Life, High Productivity and Reliable Switching

February 19, 2014

Up to 2 Million Life Cycle Rating
IP67 Sealing Rating Allows for use in Harsh Environments
Platform Design Lowers Total Cost of Ownership and Implementation Expenses
Global Supply Chain Expertise Provides Fast Delivery

MINNEAPOLIS – February 18, 2014 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) announced today the addition of three new series to its pressure switch portfolio: the HP Series, HE Series and LE Series. The new Pressure Switches from Honeywell Sensing and Control provide high burst pressure ranges, a long life cycle rating and IP67 sealing, enhancing durability and reliability.

Pressure switches are … Read More → "Honeywell Expands Portfolio of Pressure Switches with Three New Series Providing Long Life, High Productivity and Reliable Switching"

World first 79 GHz radar transmitter in 28nm CMOS

February 19, 2014

Leuven (Belgium) — February 18, 2014 —Imec, in collaboration with Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium, presents the world’s first 79 GHz radar transmitter implemented in plain digital 28nm CMOS. With an output power above 10dBm, the transmitter front-end paves the way towards full radar-on-chip solutions for automotive and smart environment applications.

Mm-wave radar systems, featuring a range resolution finer than 10cm and an angular resolution finer than 10 degrees, will be used in next-generation driver assistance systems to improve safety in blurry conditions (dust, fog, and darkness) where image-based driver assistance systems fail. However, the high bandwidth and carrier frequency needed … Read More → "World first 79 GHz radar transmitter in 28nm CMOS"

Quantum Materials Secures Los Alamos Thick-Shell Quantum Dot Technology to Increase Brightness and Stability in Consumer Electronics

February 19, 2014

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Quantum Materials Corporation (OTCQB:QTMM) and Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL)today announce Quantum Materials optioning Thick-Shell ‘Giant’ Quantum Dot patented technology with the potential of 10 to 100-fold improvement in solid-state brightness over conventional nanocrystal quantum dots (QD). High brightness leads to efficient use of materials and increased performance in electronic displays and solid state (LED) lighting.

“Blinking” is a … Read More → "Quantum Materials Secures Los Alamos Thick-Shell Quantum Dot Technology to Increase Brightness and Stability in Consumer Electronics"

STMicroelectronics Reveals Advanced Security Module for Smart-Grid Fortification and Reliability

February 19, 2014

Geneva, February 19, 2014 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leader in digital security, has introduced KERKEY™: an advanced security module that prevents malicious attacks on smart-grid gateways, concentrators, and smart meters. While meeting very high industry-security standards, KERKEY can be personalized to meet individual customer requirements.

In creating KERKEY, ST is building on its successful track record in e-government, transportation, banking, and consumer sectors, with … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Reveals Advanced Security Module for Smart-Grid Fortification and Reliability"

New 35nA RTC with Integrated EnerChip Battery

February 19, 2014

Cymbet announced today the commercial release of the EnerChip™ RTC product family that combines an ultra-low power Real Time Clock with a rechargeable solid state battery and power management IC in a single 5mm x 5mm plastic package. The EnerChip RTC is the world’s smallest RTC with integrated power holdover. This is accomplished by utilizing bare die RTC, EnerChip battery and PMIC devices combined into a single package that uses Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and reflow solder processes. EnerChip RTCs provide from 30 to over 100 hours of RTC power back-up per charge with thousands of recharge cycles. The … Read More → "New 35nA RTC with Integrated EnerChip Battery"

Altium Wins DesignVision Award at DesignCon 2014

February 18, 2014

Sydney, Australia – February 18, 2014 – <http://www.altium.com/> Altium Limited <http://www.altium.com/> , a global leader in Smart System Design Automation, 3D PCB design (Altium Designer <http://products.live.altium.com/>) and embedded software development (TASKING <http://www.tasking.com/</ … Read More → "Altium Wins DesignVision Award at DesignCon 2014"

Sage-DA announces a new tool to verify DRC decks

February 18, 2014

February 18, 2014, Santa Clara CA – Sage Design Automation, Inc. (Santa Clara CA) today announced DRVerify, a new tool that verifies design rule check (DRC) decks – the latest product in the iDRM design rule compiler platform. Used by process design kit (PDK) teams and DRC deck developers, DRVerify addresses the problem of DRC deck errors, especially in leading edge process nodes of 20nm and below. DRC deck errors that are found late in the design or after tapeout are very costly, and can cause yield issues, incur additional redesign and mask costs, and ultimately hinder the production … Read More → "Sage-DA announces a new tool to verify DRC decks"

Industry’s fastest 12-bit ADC races to 4 GSPS

February 18, 2014

DALLAS (Feb. 18, 2014) – Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry’s fastest 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The RF-sampling ADC12J4000 clocks in at 4 GSPS and supports the JEDEC JESD204B serial interface standard for data converters up to 8 Gbps, while consuming 50 percent less power than competitive devices. Measuring 10-mm by 10-mm, it is also the smallest IC in its class. The ADC12J4000 can be used in test and measurement, wireless, and defense applications, such as spectrum analyzers, munitions, digital pre-distortion feedback and radar. For more information about … Read More → "Industry’s fastest 12-bit ADC races to 4 GSPS"

Altera Announces 5 Gbps Microwave Backhaul Solution to Maximize Throughput Capacity and Spectrum Efficiency of 4G Networks

February 18, 2014

San Jose, Calif., February 18, 2014 – Altera Corporation (Nasdaq: ALTR) today announced the availability of high-performance, cost-effective and scalable microwave backhaul solutions based on the company’s industry-leading FPGAs and QAM modem IP cores from Escape Communications, a leading provider of design and product solutions for wireless communications electronics for telecom and aerospace applications. The offerings address traditional microwave backhaul markets (6 – 42 GHz) and emerging applications in the E-band (70/80 GHz) and V-band (60 GHz) all-outdoor radio (ODR) markets. The solutions are easily scaled to meet individual link capacity requirements between cell sites and the core network, allowing mobile operators to maximize throughput capacity … Read More → "Altera Announces 5 Gbps Microwave Backhaul Solution to Maximize Throughput Capacity and Spectrum Efficiency of 4G Networks"