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Cavium’s OCTEON Fusion™ to Power SK Telecom’s Mass Deployment of Small Cell LTE Infrastructure

August 6, 2012

SAN JOSE, California, August 1, 2012 – Cavium, Inc.(NASDAQ: CAVM), a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications and the digital home, today announced that its OCTEON Fusion™ platform will be powering the 4G/LTE small cell deployment for SK Telecom, (NYSE: SKM), the largest mobile service provider in Korea. This collaboration between SK Telecom and Cavium extends from the initial development phase into the broad mass market deployment in 2012.

Rapid adoption of smartphones, tablets and media rich wireless devices, coupled with social networking, IP video and internet applications are driving the … Read More → "Cavium’s OCTEON Fusion™ to Power SK Telecom’s Mass Deployment of Small Cell LTE Infrastructure"

Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces Sensorex Harsh Environment

August 6, 2012

August 6, 2012, San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, has announced the North American market introduction of its Sensorex SX41200 and SX41400 series, two families of rugged, gravity referenced closed-loop servo inclinometers/accelerometers, designed to provide high-reliability tilt or acceleration measurements within harsh environments, and particularly, those characterized by high shock and vibration inputs.

Available in 12 individual models per series, with angular measurement ranges from ±3° to ±90°, and choices of single axis (SX41200) and twin axis (SX41400) versions, their highly rugged design incorporates a galvanometric pendulum sensing element with hydromechanical damping, combined with an … Read More → "Meggitt Sensing Systems Introduces Sensorex Harsh Environment"

Kilopass Expands XPM™ Non-Volatile Memory IP Enablement On Two 180nm Dongbu HiTek BCD Process to Serve Increased Customer Demand

August 6, 2012

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – August 6, 2012 – Kilopass Technology, Inc., a leading provider of semiconductor non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP), announced today that it has successfully expanded enablement of its XPM (eXtra Permanent Memory) NVM IP on the Dongbu HiTek AN180 and BD180 BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) processes. Kilopass has also begun enablement of its XPM solutions at additional 180nm BCD foundries due to customer demand. Power management designs targeting mobile devices, hard drives, and the wide range of electronic systems being designed into automobiles, smart cities, and homes are driving increased demand for JEDEC-qualified Kilopass embedded NVM IP to store analog trim, … Read More → "Kilopass Expands XPM™ Non-Volatile Memory IP Enablement On Two 180nm Dongbu HiTek BCD Process to Serve Increased Customer Demand"

High Accuracy Temperature Monitor Provides Adjustable Alerts

August 6, 2012

MILPITAS, CA – August 6, 2012 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2996 high accuracy temperature sensor for 2.25V to 5.5V systems. The LTC2996 measures a remote diode’s temperature with ±1°C accuracy and its own die temperature with ±2°C accuracy while rejecting errors due to noise and series resistance. The device provides a voltage-proportional-to-absolute-temperature (VPTAT) output, as well as individual undertemperature and overtemperature alert outputs, defined by user-adjustable thresholds. No … Read More → "High Accuracy Temperature Monitor Provides Adjustable Alerts"

Arrow Electronics Announces Distribution Agreement With Microchip Technology

August 6, 2012

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 6, 2012 – Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) today announced that Microchip Technology Inc.’s (NASDAQ: MCHP) broad range of embedded semiconductors and solutions is now available through Arrow’s components portfolio, under a global distribution agreement between the companies. Microchip’s offerings will also be available through Nu Horizons Electronics, an Arrow company.

This agreement includes Microchip’s complete line of 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit PIC^® microcontrollers, analog and interface semiconductors, wireless solutions, and memory devices, along with related development tools.

Arrow is also a principal distributor for SMSC products, which was … Read More → "Arrow Electronics Announces Distribution Agreement With Microchip Technology"

Redline Launches Nomadic Virtual Fiber™ System

August 6, 2012

TORONTO – MobilityWire^® – August 6, 2012 – Redline Communications Group Inc. (TSX: RDL), a leading provider of broadband wireless solutions for industrial machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, today announced the availability of the RAS Smart Antenna System. The solid state RAS is the first wireless broadband networking system that instantly locates, steers toward and connects … Read More → "Redline Launches Nomadic Virtual Fiber™ System"

congatec introduces the new conga-BP77 COM Express Type 2 module with 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors

August 3, 2012

San Diego, California, August 1st, 2012 *** congatec, Inc., a leading manufacturer of embedded computer modules, adds the conga-BP77 to its portfolio of 3rd generation Intel® Core™ modules. This version is based on the COM Express Type 2 connector pin-out and supports the PCI Express graphics port for high-performance external graphics.

The conga-BP77 module is well suited to medical, gaming and multimedia applications needing high end graphics performance where the internal graphics support from the chip set does not suffice. The crucial innovations of the 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors relate to the use of 3D trigate transistor technology, 22 nanometer … Read More → "congatec introduces the new conga-BP77 COM Express Type 2 module with 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors"

Synopsys to Acquire SpringSoft

August 3, 2012

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, through its Taiwan subsidiary, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SpringSoft (TAIEX:2473), a global supplier of specialized IC design software headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The SpringSoft acquisition supports Synopsys’ strategy to quickly and effectively deliver the advanced capabilities that will help semiconductor customers solve their toughest design challenges, including verification and custom implementation.

Under the terms of the agreement, Synopsys Taiwan will commence a tender offer to acquire … Read More → "Synopsys to Acquire SpringSoft"

Mouser Collaborates with Texas Instruments to Offer TI FRAM for Dummies

August 2, 2012

August 2, 2012 – Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced that it worked with Read More → "Mouser Collaborates with Texas Instruments to Offer TI FRAM for Dummies"

60V Battery Charging Controller & Power Manager Features Input Maximum Power Point Control

August 2, 2012

MILPITAS, CA – August 2, 2012 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4000-1, a high voltage controller and power manager with input maximum power point control (MPPC) that converts virtually any externally compensated DC/DC power supply into a full-featured battery charger. The LTC4000-1 is capable of driving typical DC/DC converter topologies, including buck, boost, buck-boost, SEPIC, flyback and forward. The device offers precision input … Read More → "60V Battery Charging Controller & Power Manager Features Input Maximum Power Point Control"

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