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Compact, Plug-n-play Accelerometer from Measurement Specialties Available in Two Dynamic Ranges

November 21, 2013

Hampton, Va. November 2013 – Measurement Specialties (NASDAQ: MEAS), an expert in sensor design and manufacturing, offers the Model 8101, a compact, low-cost accelerometer designed for general purpose vibration measurement. 

The new plug-and-play piezoelectric linear accelerometer is available in two dynamic ranges, ±40 g and ±160 g, for use in a wide number of applications, as well as in … Read More → "Compact, Plug-n-play Accelerometer from Measurement Specialties Available in Two Dynamic Ranges"

Laird Expands EMI Shielding Portfolio with Edge Guide Clip-on Strip

November 21, 2013
November 20, 2013 – Laird, a global technology company and an industry leader in high-performance and cost-effective EMI Management solutions, today announced the release of a new Fingerstock product, the Edge Guide Clip-on Strip. Ideal for virtually every application where Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) need to be grounded and/or shielded, this new product reduces installation and labor costs and is available in custom lengths.  

A customer installing a 10cm, or 8 finger strip, could reduce installation time by up to 80% using the Edge Guide Clip-on Strip … Read More → "Laird Expands EMI Shielding Portfolio with Edge Guide Clip-on Strip"

Microchip’s New 2.4 GHz 50 ohm Matched RF Front End Module for 256-QAM, Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® Extends Mobile Device and Router Ranges

November 21, 2013

CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 21, 2013 [NASDAQ:  MCHP] — Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced its latest 2.4 GHz, 50 ohm Matched RF WLAN Front End Module (FEM)—the SST12LF09—for Bluetooth®connectivity, as well as 802.11b/g/n and 256-QAM Wi-Fi® applications.  The SST12LF09 integrates a transmitter power amplifier, a receiver low-noise amplifier, and a low-loss, single-pole three-throw antenna switch for Bluetooth connectivity into one compact 2.5×2.5×0.4 mm, 16 … Read More → "Microchip’s New 2.4 GHz 50 ohm Matched RF Front End Module for 256-QAM, Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® Extends Mobile Device and Router Ranges"

The OpenMP® 4.0 Standard API generates wide interest amongst HPC and DSP vendors

November 21, 2013

Champaign, IL – November 18, 2013 – The OpenMP Consortium has released OpenMP 4.0, a major upgrade of the OpenMP standard language specifications. OpenMP vendors in high-performance computing and digital signal processing industries show enthusiasm for the upgrade and develop new products for it. The OpenMP 4.0 standard API, showcased at SC13, offers an industry-first high-level support for SIMD programming, and support for the programming of accelerators. Intel, Texas Instruments and IBM have the following ebullient comments about the standard.

“Intel is pleased to see OpenMP 4.0 become a full standard. OpenMP continues to fulfill … Read More → "The OpenMP® 4.0 Standard API generates wide interest amongst HPC and DSP vendors"

Advanced Position Control now available on InstaSPIN™-MOTION

November 21, 2013

CLEVELAND, OH —November 21, 2013—LineStream Technologies is adding on-chip position control expertise to the InstaSPIN™-MOTION software suite. Launched in collaboration with Texas Instruments (TI) in April 2013, InstaSPIN-MOTION originally focused on improving performance and design simplicity of sensorless speed control applications by embedding motor control software expertise on chip. With the addition of advanced position control to InstaSPIN-MOTION, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can minimize time spent on … Read More → "Advanced Position Control now available on InstaSPIN™-MOTION"

Matrox and 3M Collaborate to Deliver Interactive Multi-Touch, Multi-Display Solutions

November 21, 2013

MONTREAL — Nov. 20, 2013 — Matrox® Graphics Inc. and 3M™ Touch Systems (subsidiary of the 3M Electronic Solutions Division) announced that both companies have validated a new 3M touch driver that will support multi-touch functionality across two, three or more 3M Multi-touch Displays powered by a variety of Matrox multi-monitor products. Integrators can now pair Matrox products with 3M Multi-touch Displays to create attention-grabbing, interactive digital signage and collaborative video walls that span multiple displays, without the need for touch overlays or licensing fees. Applications include interactive kiosks, way finding, retail and exhibit display walls, as well as collaborative multi-panel classroom, boardroom, … Read More → "Matrox and 3M Collaborate to Deliver Interactive Multi-Touch, Multi-Display Solutions"

Microsemi Announces PCI Express 2.0 SIG Certification for the Industry’s Lowest Power SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs and IGLOO2 FPGAs

November 21, 2013

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.–Nov. 20, 2013–Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced that its SmartFusion®2 SoC FPGAs and IGLOO®2 FPGAs have achieved PCI® Express (PCIe) 2.0 endpoint specification certification and are now included on the PCI SIG Integrators List. According to the company’s testing results, the newly certified devices are the industry’s lowest power PCIe 2.0 programmable logic solutions, providing a reduction of up to 10X static power consumption compared to other programmable logic devices with comparable mainstream features. Additionally, these innovative solutions deliver unparalleled security and … Read More → "Microsemi Announces PCI Express 2.0 SIG Certification for the Industry’s Lowest Power SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs and IGLOO2 FPGAs"

OneSpin Solutions, Plunify Join Forces to Deliver Cloud-Based FPGA Verification

November 21, 2013

SANTA CLARA, CALIF. –– November 21, 2013 –– OneSpin Solutions™ (www.onespin-solutions.com) and Plunify®Pte.Ltd. (www.plunify.com) today announced a close and far-reaching partnership to improve the methodology for Cloud-based verification solutions for the design of field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).

… Read More → "OneSpin Solutions, Plunify Join Forces to Deliver Cloud-Based FPGA Verification"

Holst Centre, imec and the East-Limburg Hospital join forces on wearable remote monitoring

November 21, 2013

Leuven (Belgium) – November 21, 2013 – Imec, Holst Centre and the East-Limburg Hospital (Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, ZOL) have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of wearable sensor technologies for remote healthcare and personal health applications. The agreement unites Holst Centre and imec’s technology expertise with ZOL’s clinical excellence to focus the development of remote monitoring where it is most relevant to the healthcare domain, and enable rapid validation of new technologies and applications.

Real-time, wearable remote healthcare monitoring could revolutionize the treatment … Read More → "Holst Centre, imec and the East-Limburg Hospital join forces on wearable remote monitoring"

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