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Realtek Licenses Cadence’s Tensilica HiFi Audio/Voice DSP IP Core

August 21, 2013

SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – August 21, 2013) – Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, today announced that Realtek Semiconductor Corp. licensed the Cadence® Tensilica® HiFi Audio/Voice DSP(digital signal processor) IP core for use with the TrulyHandsFree™ always-on voice activation and recognition technology from Read More → "Realtek Licenses Cadence’s Tensilica HiFi Audio/Voice DSP IP Core"

Nano-power system timers slash power consumption up to 80 percent

August 21, 2013

DALLAS (August 21, 2013) –Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced two programmable system timers that significantly reduce system standby power consumption. The TPL5000 with watchdog timer and TPL5100 with MOS driver draw only 30 nA of current, a reduction of 90 percent compared to competitive solutions. They also replace a microcontroller’s (MCU’s) internal timer, allowing the MCU to remain in low-power sleep mode. As a result, these programmable devices allow designers to achieve system standby power savings of up to 80 percent over existing solutions. For more information on the TPL5000, … Read More → "Nano-power system timers slash power consumption up to 80 percent"

GainSpan Announces Sampling of GS2000 Family of Wi-Fi/ZigBee IP Chips and Modules

August 21, 2013

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — GainSpan^® Corporation, a leader in ultra-low power Wi-Fi connectivity for the Internet of Things, announced it is sampling its new family of GS2000 chips and modules. The … Read More → "GainSpan Announces Sampling of GS2000 Family of Wi-Fi/ZigBee IP Chips and Modules"

2A µModule Regulator Configurable as a Step-Down or an Inverter Is Safe up to 60VIN

August 21, 2013

MILPITAS, CA – August 21, 2013 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM8050, 2A µModule® regulator that is protected against input surges up to 60V and can be configured as a step-down or an inverting (i.e., negative output) converter. With 60V input voltage protection, the LTM8050 can be used safely in applications where the main power bus may be susceptible to large … Read More → "2A µModule Regulator Configurable as a Step-Down or an Inverter Is Safe up to 60VIN"

AMD Expands Embedded Computing Offerings with New Multi-Core R-Series CPUs and Discrete AMD Radeon GPU Bundle

August 20, 2013

SUNNYVALE, Calif.—August 20, 2013—AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced new CPU offerings for the AMD Embedded R-Series high performance computing platform, along with the introduction of a discrete GPU promotional program to provide embedded designers more choices for meeting demanding performance requirements. The new options include quad-core and dual-core CPUs scaling from 2.2 GHz to 3.2 GHz with Thermal Design Power (TDP) ranging from 17 to 35 watts for applications that require high performance x86 compute such as network attached storage (NAS). To address high-end visual needs for applications like digital gaming and signage that require high-performance x86 compute coupled with industry leading discrete … Read More → "AMD Expands Embedded Computing Offerings with New Multi-Core R-Series CPUs and Discrete AMD Radeon GPU Bundle"

250mA Wide VIN Range Buck-Boost Charge Pump with Low Noise Now Offered in High Reliability, MP-Grade Temperature Range

August 20, 2013

MILPITAS, CA – August 20, 2013 – Linear Technology Corporation announces a new high reliability MP-grade, wider temperature range version of the LTC3245, a versatile 250mA high voltage buck-boost charge pump. The MP grade has an operating junction temperature range of -55°C to +150°C. The LTC3245 uses switched capacitor fractional conversion to maintain regulation over a wide range of input voltage … Read More → "250mA Wide VIN Range Buck-Boost Charge Pump with Low Noise Now Offered in High Reliability, MP-Grade Temperature Range"

Zuken eases implementation and manufacturability of high-speed PCB designs

August 20, 2013

20 August 2013 – Munich, Germany and Westford, MA, USA – Zuken, a leader in electronic systems design, today announces the latest release of its CR-5000 enterprise PCB design software.

CR-5000 Version 15 features enhanced collaboration with electronic manufacturing services (EMS) and simplified implementation of high-speed interfaces. Other new functionality includes routing with impedance control for improved signal integrity management, and day-to-day productivity enhancements.

Steve Chidester, Head of International Marketing, comments: “We continue to provide significant support and development for our CR-5000 product line, the … Read More → "Zuken eases implementation and manufacturability of high-speed PCB designs"

Delving into Design and Development at RoboBusiness 2013

August 19, 2013

(Framingham, MA – August 19, 2013) At the intersection of robotic technology and business development are the smart engineering decisions that transform a robot from a concept into a tangible commercial product. That’s why we’re seeing some of the most exciting new robotics developments reflected in innovative embedded devices. At RoboBusiness, the leading robotics industry event taking place this October 23-25 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA, attendees will discover just how these new technologies are driving cost-effective production and new application areas for robots.

RoboBusiness’ Design and Development Track explores all of the … Read More → "Delving into Design and Development at RoboBusiness 2013"

TRINAMIC Offers World?s Lowest Cost Single-Axis Motion Controller IC

August 19, 2013

Hamburg, Germany (19 August 2013)?TRINAMIC Motion Control, a leading global developer of motor and motion control technologies, today announced the world?s lowest cost single-axis motion control IC. The new TMC4210 motion controller performs all real-time position and velocity stepper motor calculations, relieving a host microcontroller from the software design complexity required to implement a motor control system.

The TMC4210 is compatible with a wide selection of TRINAMIC and third-party motor drive ICs that use an S/D (step/direction) interface. The IC also incorporates an SPI interface to communicate with a host microcontroller, which issues high-level motion … Read More → "TRINAMIC Offers World?s Lowest Cost Single-Axis Motion Controller IC"

Fairchild Semiconductor’s Automotive Qualified High-Speed, Low-Side Driver Family Increases Efficiency, Simplifies Design

August 19, 2013

SAN JOSE, Calif. – August 19, 2013 – Automotive applications using power MOSFETs require gate drivers with high peak drive current and low output impedance. The FAN31xx_F085 and FAN32xx_F085 series of high-speed, low-side Read More → "Fairchild Semiconductor’s Automotive Qualified High-Speed, Low-Side Driver Family Increases Efficiency, Simplifies Design"