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Synopsys Announces Release 2013.12 of the RSoft Product Family

December 17, 2013

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

  • Enhanced modeling of optical surface scattering for subwavelength optical components
  • Faster photonic device simulations
  • Expanded Multi-Physics utility for analysis of physical effects on photonic devices
  • Flexible modeling and simulation of Reconfigurable Optical Add Drop (ROADM) networks
  • Compliance with latest Optical Transport Network (OTN) standards

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and … Read More → "Synopsys Announces Release 2013.12 of the RSoft Product Family"

Altium announces new release of TASKING C compiler for Power Architecture

December 17, 2013

Sydney, Australia, 17 December 2013 –  Altium Limited, a global leader in Smart System Design Automation, 3D PCB design (Altium Designer) and embedded software development (TASKING) announces a new major release of its TASKING C compiler solution for automotive application development, supporting the Power Architecture®  based microcontrollers from the Freescale Qorivva/5xxx series and STMicroelectronics SPC5 series.  

In addition to various improvements on code optimizations for speed and size, the new compiler brings device support for the MPC56xx and SPC56 … Read More → "Altium announces new release of TASKING C compiler for Power Architecture"

Qualcomm Announces Availability of its Gimbal Proximity Beacons to Enable Customer Engagement Based on Micro Location

December 16, 2013

SAN DIEGO – December 09, 2013 – Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Retail Solutions, Inc., has made its Gimbal™ proximity beacons commercially available as part of the Gimbal context aware, proximity platform. Gimbal proximity beacons, available in two models, are accurate down to one foot and work indoors and outdoors.

Gimbal is a comprehensive context aware, proximity platform for brands to engage their customers’ mobile devices with highly relevant communications using a powerful combination of physical location, activity, time and personal interests. Gimbal helps increase the relevance of content delivered to end … Read More → "Qualcomm Announces Availability of its Gimbal Proximity Beacons to Enable Customer Engagement Based on Micro Location"

Isola Expands Commercial Production of I-Speed(R) PCB Materials Into Asia

December 16, 2013

CHANDLER, Ariz., Dec. 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Isola Group S.a.r.l., a market leader in copper-clad laminates and dielectric prepreg materials used to fabricate advanced multilayer printed circuit boards, announced it had successfully transitioned the manufacturing of its low-loss, I-Speed material to Asia. The move was in response to an increased demand for I-Speed products. The cost benefits of manufacturing in Asia … Read More → "Isola Expands Commercial Production of I-Speed(R) PCB Materials Into Asia"

Qualcomm Technologies Introduces Snapdragon 410 Chipset with Integrated 4G LTE World Mode for High-Volume Smartphones

December 16, 2013

SAN DIEGO – December 09, 2013 – Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has introduced the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 410 chipset with integrated 4G LTE World Mode. The delivery of faster connections is important to the growth and adoption of smartphones in emerging regions, and Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets are poised to address the needs of consumers as 4G LTE begins to ramp in China. The new Snapdragon 410 chipsets are manufactured using 28nm process technology. They feature processors that are 64-bit capable along with superior graphics performance with the Adreno 306 GPU, 1080p video playback and … Read More → "Qualcomm Technologies Introduces Snapdragon 410 Chipset with Integrated 4G LTE World Mode for High-Volume Smartphones"

Sensor Platforms Adds Pedestrian Dead Reckoning to Its FreeMotion Library

December 16, 2013

SAN JOSE, CA  (Dec 16, 2013) – Sensor Platforms has added Pedestrian Dead Reckoning (PDR) to its FreeMotion™ Library, enabling applications such as indoor navigation, activity monitoring, and location-based services in mobile devices. 

The PDR algorithms allow accurate position results using only the mobile device sensors, without the aid of GPS, Wi-Fi, or maps.  Sensor Platforms’ PDR solution is sensor fusion-enabled to handle magnetic anomalies in real-world environments and context awareness-enhanced.  Employing context capabilities allows for naturalistic changes in device placement (in-hand front, at-side, in-pocket, etc.) without compromising performance.  With the FreeMotion PDR Library, typical position estimates stay accurate to … Read More → "Sensor Platforms Adds Pedestrian Dead Reckoning to Its FreeMotion Library"

One Million In-Stock Electronic Components Accessible via Digi-Key’s BOM Manager

December 16, 2013

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA – December 10, 2013 — Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation today announced that it has surpassed one million in-stock components available for immediate shipment, accessible via the new and improved Digi-Key Bill of Materials (BOM) Manager. The company also announced a new Scheduled Shipments feature and Shopping Cart enhancements as well as additional global website improvements designed to accelerate information access and simplify the ordering process.

“Digi-Key is dedicated to continually improving the user experience,” said Tony Harris, Chief Marketing Officer of Digi-Key. “Our customers tell us that they appreciate how fast … Read More → "One Million In-Stock Electronic Components Accessible via Digi-Key’s BOM Manager"

Latest Release of Synopsys’ LightTools Delivers Faster Performance and Superior Illumination Analysis Features

December 16, 2013

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

STMicroelectronics’ Award-Winning eCompass Modules Being Used in Xiaomi Mi1S Smartphones

December 16, 2013

Geneva, December 16, 2013 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, the world’s top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer, and the leading supplier of MEMS devices for consumer and mobile applications[1], has been an early bird in introducing its LSM303Daccelerometer and magnetometer combo module to Xiaomi (Mi1S) and other emerging mobile phone makers in China.

ST’s LSM303 eCompass family combines a 3-axis magnetic-field sensor and a 3-axis … Read More → "STMicroelectronics’ Award-Winning eCompass Modules Being Used in Xiaomi Mi1S Smartphones"

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