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Imagination Technologies and Express Logic Partner to Expand Already Broad ThreadX RTOS Support for MIPS CPUs

December 6, 2013

LONDON, Dec. 5, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Imagination Technologies (IMG.L) and Express Logic announce expanded support of Express Logic’s popular ThreadX(R) RTOS (real time operating system) for Imagination’s MIPS CPUs. Adoption of the MIPS interAptiv CPU extends ThreadX support of multiple generations of MIPS CPUs, which range from deeply embedded cores to high-performance applications processors. To provide support for the interAptiv family of multi-threaded multicore CPUs, Express Logic worked closely with Imagination and its partners to add new features to the … Read More → "Imagination Technologies and Express Logic Partner to Expand Already Broad ThreadX RTOS Support for MIPS CPUs"

Accelerate Firmware Development Time for Linear Technology ICs with the Linduino Platform

December 5, 2013

MILPITAS, CA – December 3, 2013 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the Linduino™ One development tool, an Arduino-compatible platform for developing and distributing firmware libraries and code for Linear Technology’s SPI and I²C-compatible integrated circuits. The Linduino One board interfaces to more than 300 QuikEval™ demonstration cards, … Read More → "Accelerate Firmware Development Time for Linear Technology ICs with the Linduino Platform"

Nordic Semiconductor teams with design partners and new world chess champion for business and fun at International CES

December 5, 2013

Oslo, Norway – December 4, 2013 – Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSE: NOD) today announces preliminary details of exhibits, demonstrations, and partner companies that it will be hosting on its booth (MP25277 in South Hall 2) at International CES 2014. CES is the world’s leading consumer electronics exhibition and is organized by the U.S.-based Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). The event will be held in Las Vegas, NV, from January 7 to 10, 2014.

Nordic has teamed up with companies from North America, Europe, and Asia which are using … Read More → "Nordic Semiconductor teams with design partners and new world chess champion for business and fun at International CES"

STMicroelectronics Announces Winners of 2013 iNEMO Design Contest in Taiwan

December 5, 2013

Taipei, Taiwan, December 5, 2013 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronic applications and the world’s top manufacturer of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)^{^[1]}, announced today that the Best Doughnut Team from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) has won first place at the 2013 iNEMO™ Design Contest. The winning project, titled “Laparoscopic Operation Simulation Training”, successfully applied the latest MEMS innovations to the healthcare industry. The second and third place awardshave gone … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Announces Winners of 2013 iNEMO Design Contest in Taiwan"

Tektronix Extends Mid-Range Oscilloscope Leadership

December 5, 2013

BEAVERTON, Ore., Dec. 3, 2013 – Tektronix, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced that it has extended its leadership in the mid-range oscilloscope <http://www.tek.com/oscilloscope#all> segment with the introduction of the MSO/DPO5000B <http://www.tek.com/oscilloscope/mso5000-dpo5000> Series offering bandwidth up to 2 GHz with10 GS/s sample rate and 50M standard record length. This best-in-class acquisition performance together … Read More → "Tektronix Extends Mid-Range Oscilloscope Leadership"

XP Power release low cost 6 Watt DC-DC converters in DIP-24 package

December 5, 2013

XP Power today announced the JCE06 and JTE06 series of low cost compact 6 Watt DC-DC converters aimed at a broad range of mobile communications, industrial and transportation applications. Constructed in a plastic industry standard 24-pin DIP through hole mounting package, and measuring 1.25 x 0.80 x 0.40 inches (31.75 x 20.32 x 10.40 mm), the single and dual output units achieve a power density of 15 Watts per cubic inch and an efficiency of up to 84%.

Single output models are available with +3.3, +5, +12, +15 or +24 VDC outputs. Duals provide +/-3.3, +/-5, +/-12, +/-15 or +/-24 VDC outputs. The JCE06 accommodates a wide 2:1 input … Read More → "XP Power release low cost 6 Watt DC-DC converters in DIP-24 package"

Updated Bluetooth® 4.1 Extends the Foundation of Bluetooth Technology for the Internet of Things

December 5, 2013

Kirkland, Washington – December 04, 2013 – The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) today announced the adoption of updates to the Bluetooth Core Specification. Bluetooth 4.1 is an important evolutionary update to the wireless specification, which experienced a revolutionary update in July 2010 with Bluetooth Smart, the intelligent, low-energy technology enabling the Internet of Things (IoT).The updates will improve consumer usability with increased co-existence support for LTE, bulk data exchange rates, and aid developer innovation by allowing devices to support multiple roles simultaneously. The new release also lays the groundwork for IP-based connections, extending Bluetooth technology’s role as the essential wireless link for … Read More → "Updated Bluetooth® 4.1 Extends the Foundation of Bluetooth Technology for the Internet of Things"

PSMA Announces Free College-Level Nanotechnology E-Learning Colloquium and Cash Awards Competition for Best Power Sources Concept Papers

December 5, 2013

MENDHAM, N.J.—December 5, 2013—The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) announces the immediate availability of an e-learning colloquium, PSMA Nano 300, which is being offered exclusively and without charge to college students worldwide. The colloquium is designed to further the education and application of nanotechnology to the power sources industry. Students enrolled in the colloquium are encouraged to write and submit nanotechnology power sources concept papers. Each year, PSMA will award a first prize of $1,500 for the best paper … Read More → "PSMA Announces Free College-Level Nanotechnology E-Learning Colloquium and Cash Awards Competition for Best Power Sources Concept Papers"

Lowest-Power Always-On 6-Axis Inertial Motion Sensors from STMicroelectronics Make Portable Devices More Sensitive and Long-Lasting

December 4, 2013

Geneva, December 2, 2013 — STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the worldwide technology leader for motion, environmental, audio and micro-fluidic MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems), announced today a new family of always-on 6-axis inertial motion sensors with industry-lowest power requirements, ultra-compact packaging and unprecedented design flexibility. The new family features a unique 6-axis inertial motion-sensing device that can run all sensor-related functions as well as customer-specific application software onboard while consuming up to 40% less power than existing solutions.

ST’s new 6-axis sensors deliver best-in-class motion sensing that can detect orientation … Read More → "Lowest-Power Always-On 6-Axis Inertial Motion Sensors from STMicroelectronics Make Portable Devices More Sensitive and Long-Lasting"

Next-generation power factor correction controller improves energy efficiency

December 4, 2013

DALLAS (Nov. 25, 2013) – Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ:TXN) today introduced a power factor correction (PFC) controller with the industry’s widest range programmable frequency operating in continuous conduction mode. The UCC28180 8-pin PFC controller cuts power consumption in half and delivers power factor correction greater than 0.95, compared to existing solutions to support many universal-input AC/DC applications, such as industrial, server power supplies, air-conditioners, lighting, consumer appliances and home office electronics. For samples, visit: www.ti.com/ucc28180-pr

The UCC28180’s adjustable switching frequency helps … Read More → "Next-generation power factor correction controller improves energy efficiency"

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