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16-Bit, 210Msps ADC Delivers 80dB SNR for High Performance Communications & Instrumentation Systems

April 28, 2014

MILPITAS, CA – April 28, 2014 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC2107, a 16-bit 210Msps high performance high-speed analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for high-end communications receivers and instrumentation applications. The LTC2107 has superior AC performance specifications, achieving 80dB … Read More → "16-Bit, 210Msps ADC Delivers 80dB SNR for High Performance Communications & Instrumentation Systems"

Xilinx Demonstrates FPGA-Based Acceleration Technology for Next-Generation Data Centers at IBM Impact 2014

April 25, 2014

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced it will demonstrate the industry’s first key value store acceleration demo based on the IBM CAPI protocol at the IBM Impact 2014 Conference. As a member of the IBM OpenPOWER Foundation, Xilinx is delivering FPGA-based acceleration technologies for use in next-generation data centers and is among the growing open development community dedicated to accelerating innovation using IBM’s POWER microprocessor.

Through close collaboration with IBM and the OpenPOWER Foundation, … Read More → "Xilinx Demonstrates FPGA-Based Acceleration Technology for Next-Generation Data Centers at IBM Impact 2014"

Embedded Vision Alliance Announces Program for Embedded Vision Summit West

April 25, 2014

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., April 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Embedded Vision Alliance (www.Embedded-Vision.com) today announced the full program for the Embedded Vision Summit West 2014, an event for system, software, and chip design engineers. The Embedded Vision Summit West 2014 will be held Thursday, May 29, 2014, at the Santa Clara (California) Convention Center. The Summit is a full day of “how-to” presentations and demonstrations of technology and products in one of the hottest areas of technological innovation today: practical computer vision, which enables “machines … Read More → "Embedded Vision Alliance Announces Program for Embedded Vision Summit West"

ILS Technology, a Telit Company, and Jasper Collaborate to help Mobile Operators Deliver Innovative IoT Applications

April 25, 2014

London, UK, April 24, 2014 – ILS Technology, a Telit company, and Jasper today announced their expanded collaboration to help mobile operators deploy successful IoT initiatives on the Cloud-based Jasper Platform and the deviceWISE Application Enablement Platform (AEP) from ILS Technology.

“IoT is transforming industries, enabling companies to build stronger relationships with their customers, deliver rich service models, and generate new and sustainable sources of revenue. Having the right software and systems to capitalize on these opportunities is critical,” said Ken Laversin, Global VP Sales, Jasper. “Today more than 1,000 companies manage millions of connected products and devices on the Jasper … Read More → "ILS Technology, a Telit Company, and Jasper Collaborate to help Mobile Operators Deliver Innovative IoT Applications"

IAR Systems adds stack usage analysis to its popular development tools for Renesas RX

April 25, 2014

Uppsala, Sweden—April 25, 2014—IAR Systems® is today proud to announce a new version of its development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench® for RX. Version 2.60 contains stack usage analysis functionality and several other new features that make the world-leading toolchain for Renesas RX microcontrollers even more powerful.

“The stack is a fundamental property of an embedded system and incorrectly used it may damage your system and cause it to perform in the strangest ways,” says Micael Borgefeldt, Product Manager at IAR Systems. “With stack usage analysis … Read More → "IAR Systems adds stack usage analysis to its popular development tools for Renesas RX"

PCB Piezotronics Introduces New Load Cell Handbook

April 24, 2014

April 23, 2014, Depew, N.Y., USA – Depew, N.Y., USA – PCB Load & Torque, a division of PCB Piezotronics, Inc., introduces a new technical handbook covering strain gage load cell applications and technology. The PCB Load Cell Handbook provides engineers with a guide for selecting the right load cell for their test.

The handbook is a repository of technical expertise gathered over the past 30 years during which PCB® has been designing and manufacturing load cells. Topics like strain gage basics, load cell classifications, applications, error analysis, and shunt calibration are covered.

Visit the PCB® website at < … Read More → "PCB Piezotronics Introduces New Load Cell Handbook"

Exar Offers Wide Frequency Universal Clocks with Ultra-Low Jitter

April 24, 2014

Fremont, CA, April 24, 2014 – Exar Corporation (NYSE: EXAR), a leading supplier of high performance analog mixed-signal components and video and data management solutions, today announced an addition to its range of telecommunications timing products with a new family of Universal Clocks. The XR811xx series offers a wide range of output frequencies from 10MHz to 1.5GHz, with ultra-low phase noise jitter of less than 200fs. Designed for communications, audio/video and industrial applications, the QFN-10 and TSSOP-8 packaged devices are footprint compatible with industry standard synthesizers, providing … Read More → "Exar Offers Wide Frequency Universal Clocks with Ultra-Low Jitter"

Spansion Strengthens Automotive Flash Memory Portfolio

April 24, 2014

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Spansion Inc. (NYSE: CODE), a global leader in embedded systems solutions, today strengthened the company’s automotive flash memory portfolio by introducing six automotive-grade devices to the company’s flash memory portfolio. Spansion is adding three new Serial NOR and three new NAND memory densities specifically qualified to meet the extended temperature ranges and stringent quality requirements of the automotive industry.

Spansion is complementing the Spansion FL1-K Serial NOR flash family with automotive devices qualified for extended temperature ranges (from -40 degrees Celsius … Read More → "Spansion Strengthens Automotive Flash Memory Portfolio"

UMC Certifies Synopsys IC Validator Physical Verification Tool for 28 nm

April 23, 2014

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and HSINCHU, Taiwan, April 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

UMC extends existing support for Synopsys^® IC Validator physical verification to 28 nm
UMC support includes In-Design physical verification within Synopsys’ IC Compiler^™ place-and-route tool, enabling advanced design techniques
IC Validator DRC and LVS decks are available for immediate download from UMC’s foundry website

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation … Read More → "UMC Certifies Synopsys IC Validator Physical Verification Tool for 28 nm"

Buck Converter from Diodes Incorporated Handles Fast-Changing Loads

April 23, 2014

Plano, Texas – April 23, 2014 – Diodes Incorporated has announced a synchronous buck converter designed to optimize transient response in low-voltage TV and monitor applications. Based on an adaptive constant on-time control algorithm, the 5A-rated AP65550 quickly reacts to rapid changes in load conditions, guaranteeing a minimal drop in output voltage.

Handling wide variations in input/output voltage ratios, the device control algorithm also helps minimize external component count and enables the use of both low and ultra-low equivalent series resistance capacitors. The converter is … Read More → "Buck Converter from Diodes Incorporated Handles Fast-Changing Loads"