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congatec presents reference board for powerful video wall system design

November 13, 2012

Munich, electronica, 13 November 2012 * * * congatec AG, a leading manufacturer of embedded computer modules, introduces a new reference board for video wall system design. Video wall systems increasingly rely on high-quality videos and (3D) graphics and therefore require a maximum number of graphics interfaces. The congatec reference board offers up to nine independent DisplayPort connectors in combination with an MXM graphics module and a COM Express CPU module. Both are equipped with AMD technology and provide concentrated graphics and computing power.

The video wall baseboard reference platform is based on the new COM Express™ specification 2.1 for Pin-out Type 6 making … Read More → "congatec presents reference board for powerful video wall system design"

Elliptic Labs Launches First Commercial Touchless Gesturing Technology Using Ultrasound, Designed for Electronic Devices and Windows 8

November 13, 2012

PALO ALTO, Calif. – November 13, 2012 – Science fiction and futuristic movies stepped into reality today as a result of powerful new touchless gesturing technology from Elliptic Labs (www.ellipticlabs.com) based on ultrasound. Enabling consumer electronic devices to respond to natural hand movementsall around a screen, Elliptic’s breakthrough technology is the first of its kind commercially available and has been incorporated in the Windows 8 Gesture Suite, introduced today. Video:

Micron Automotive e-MMC Products Fuel Innovative Embedded Applications for the Automotive Market

November 13, 2012

MUNICH, Germany, 2012-11-13 08:00 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electronica International Trade Fair 2012 — Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:MU), one of the world’s leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced embedded multimedia card (e-MMC™)solutions optimized for the automotive segment</ … Read More → "Micron Automotive e-MMC Products Fuel Innovative Embedded Applications for the Automotive Market"

Atmel Launches Industry’s First Integrated App Store And Collaboration Workspace

November 13, 2012

Electronica 2012, Munich, Germany, November 13, 2012 – Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, today further simplified the software design process for embedded MCU designers with the introduction of Atmel Gallery, an app store for development tools and embedded software that evolves Atmel Studio 6 into a comprehensive integrated development platform (IDP). Atmel is the first company to bring the convenience of an app store to the embedded MCU community.

While MCU designers are under increasing pressure to develop highly differentiated, innovative and complex products in far less time than ever before, … Read More → "Atmel Launches Industry’s First Integrated App Store And Collaboration Workspace"

RS Components unveils world’s first demonstration of the Raspberry Pi camera module at Electronica 2012

November 13, 2012

OXFORD, UK, & MUNICH, GERMANY, 13 November, 2012 – RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, is showcasing the only working demonstration of the upcoming Raspberry Pi camera module at Electronica 2012, Munich, November 13-16, 2012.

Visitors to the RS stand can view the world’s first public demonstration of the Raspberry Pi camera module, which contains a 5 megapixel camera phone sensor. The camera module interfaces to the Raspberry Pi via the existing camera connector, using CSI for data and I2C for … Read More → "RS Components unveils world’s first demonstration of the Raspberry Pi camera module at Electronica 2012"

Altium Designer update integrates new functionality based on customer feedback

November 13, 2012

electronica, Munich – 13 November 2012 – Altium <http://www.live.altium.com/> , developer of next generation electronics design software and services, announced the 22nd update for Altium Designer since the release of Altium Designer 10 in March 2011.

This update delivers additional enhancements to Altium Designer as well as specific improvements and new functionality based on Altium Subscription customer feedback. It includes updated FPGA device and vendor tools support for Xilinx ISE 14.2 and Lattice Diamond 2.0 plus a new module for IDF export. The latter can … Read More → "Altium Designer update integrates new functionality based on customer feedback"

Pentek Introduces Newest Multichannel, Virtex-7 Software Radio Module for UAV, Radar and Communications Applications

November 13, 2012

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ–November 12, 2012–Pentek, Inc., today announced the newest member of its highly popular Onyx^® family of multichannel, high-speed software radio XMC FPGA modules: the Onyx Model 71720 3-channel, 200 MHz A/D, 2-channel 800 MHz D/A module based on the high density Xilinx Virtex-7 FPGA. Pentek is among the first board suppliers to leverage the high-performance, low-power … Read More → "Pentek Introduces Newest Multichannel, Virtex-7 Software Radio Module for UAV, Radar and Communications Applications"

Atmel Delivers Industry’s Lowest Power Wireless MCU for 2.4GHz ISM Band Applications

November 13, 2012

Electronica 2012 Munich, Germany, November 13, 2012 – Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced the Atmel ATmegaRFR2 AVR® family of devices, its next-generation ultra-low power single-chip wireless solution for the 2.4GHz industrial, scientific, medical band (ISM) applications worldwide.

Expanding on Atmel’s existing ATmega128RFA1, the new family consists of several devices including the ATmega64RFR2, ATmega128RFR2 and ATmega256RFR2 with new memory derivatives, offering a smaller 64K to a larger 256K device.

The ATmegaRFR2 family integrates a number of industry-leading features including the lowest … Read More → "Atmel Delivers Industry’s Lowest Power Wireless MCU for 2.4GHz ISM Band Applications"

Xilinx 20nm All Programmable Portfolio Builds on 28nm Breakthroughs to Stay a Generation Ahead

November 13, 2012

SAN JOSE, Nov. 13, 2012 – Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced its strategy for its 20nm portfolio, including the next-generation 8 series All Programmable FPGAs and second generation of 3D ICs and SoCs. The 20nm portfolio builds upon the breakthroughs proven at 28nm to provide an extra generation of system performance, lower power and programmable system integration. Co-optimized with Xilinx’s Vivado™ Design Suite for the highest productivity and quality of results, the 20nm portfolio will address a wide range of next- generation systems and provide … Read More → "Xilinx 20nm All Programmable Portfolio Builds on 28nm Breakthroughs to Stay a Generation Ahead"

congatec Qseven Starter Kit – the quickest way to ARM-based designs

November 13, 2012

Munich, electronica, 13 November 2012 * * * congatec AG, a leading manufacturer of embedded computer modules, announces a new Qseven Starter Kit providing developers with a complete package to rapidly prototype embedded systems for ARM designs.

Thanks to their compact size and extremely low power, Qseven embedded computer modules based on ARM architectures are an ideal solution for virtually any low-power or ultra mobile embedded PC application. To minimize the development costs of such systems, congatec has combined all the necessary components in a comprehensive starter kit. The kit’s centrepiece is the new conga-QMX6 Qseven module, based on the Freescale … Read More → "congatec Qseven Starter Kit – the quickest way to ARM-based designs"

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