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ams introduces first LIN slave companion IC to support automotive ISO26262 requirements

August 13, 2013

Unterpremstaetten, Austria (13 August, 2013), ams AG (SIX: AMS), a leading provider of high performance analog ICs and sensors, today announced that the AS8530 is the world’s first miniature power/transceiver IC to support LIN slave applications, which complies with the ISO26262 functional safety standard.

The AS8530 is a power management and communication device that includes a LIN 2.1 transceiver, a 50mA LDO to supply a local micro and a reset generator in an 8-pin SOIC 8 package. As a differentiator, the AS8530 offers a series of system management functions through a shared pin serial interface, all within the same … Read More → "ams introduces first LIN slave companion IC to support automotive ISO26262 requirements"

Vector Software Achieves TÜV SÜD Re-Certification for Safety Related Software Development

August 12, 2013

Providence, RI – 12 AUG 2013 – Vector Software, the world’s leading provider of innovative software solutions for testing safety and mission critical embedded applications, today announced that it has re-certified its VectorCAST embedded software test platform and expanded its safety certification support to include railway applications certifiable to SIL 4 (safety integrity level).

TÜV SÜD Rail GmbH assessed VectorCAST as suitable for development processes that must comply with the stringent CENELEC EN 50128 standard. TÜV SÜD also confirmed the re-certification of the latest VectorCAST release to IEC 61508-3 (general industrial) and ISO 26262-8 (automotive). VectorCAST was first … Read More → "Vector Software Achieves TÜV SÜD Re-Certification for Safety Related Software Development"

Adapteva Introduces Parallella University Program

August 12, 2013

Lexington, Mass., August 12, 2013– Advanced semiconductor and computer manufacturer Adapteva today introduced its Parallella University Program (PUP) for academic institutions that conduct leading parallel programing research and/or education. The program is designed so universities can access inexpensive and open parallel computing hardware. Institutions participating in the PUP program will receive free hardware and developmental software specifically focused on parallel computing. The first offering via the PUP program will be the Parallella-16 computer, Adapteva’s breakthrough credit-card sized multicore processing platform.

To kick off the program, Adapteva … Read More → "Adapteva Introduces Parallella University Program"

Fairchild Semiconductor Highlights Energy Efficient, Easy-to-Use Power Solutions at Electronica India 2013

August 12, 2013

SAN JOSE, Calif. – August 12, 2013 – At Electronica India 2013, 4-6 September 2013, in booth 7E42 (Hall 7E) in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India, Read More → "Fairchild Semiconductor Highlights Energy Efficient, Easy-to-Use Power Solutions at Electronica India 2013"

Synopsys Introduces Dolby MS11 Decoder for DesignWare ARC Audio Processors

August 12, 2013

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

Dolby MS11 decoder certified by Dolby Laboratories to run on single- and dual-core ARC audio processors
Supplies full Dolby metadata support and decodes all audio formats required to match global and local broadcast standards including Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pulse
Allows pass-through of the main audio directly for output over HDMI® interfaces. Extends broad portfolio of fully certified and thoroughly tested audio codecs optimized for use with … Read More → "Synopsys Introduces Dolby MS11 Decoder for DesignWare ARC Audio Processors"

HDL Design House Introduces JESD204B PCS Rx IP Core – HIP 610

August 9, 2013

Belgrade, Serbia – August 8^th, 2013 – HDL Design House, provider of high performance digital and analog IP cores and SoC design and verification services, has announced the availability of its JESD204B PCS Rx IP core (HIP610). The JESD204B interface defines high-speed serial interconnections and provides a method to connect one or multiple data converters to a digital signal processing device. The interface, which runs at up to 12.5 Gbps per lane, uses a framed serial data link with embedded clock and alignment characters.

The JESD204B PCS Rx IP … Read More → "HDL Design House Introduces JESD204B PCS Rx IP Core – HIP 610"

Saelig Introduces Low Cost 10MHz DDS Function Generator With Quasi-Analog Control

August 9, 2013

Fairport, NY, USA: Saelig Company, Inc.(www.saelig.com) has introduced the TG1006 – a DDS-based 1mHz to 10MHz function generator that, unlike other digital generators, can be operated over any frequency range using analog control in addition to numeric or spin-wheel frequency entry. The quasi-analog frequency control can rapidly sweep the frequency between preset limits, which is difficult to do with most digital function generators. This is particularly useful … Read More → "Saelig Introduces Low Cost 10MHz DDS Function Generator With Quasi-Analog Control"

Temperature Controller Provides User-Friendly Accessibility and Data Retrieval

August 9, 2013

The 5R7-570(A) RoHS compliant is a open board temperature controller is specifically de-signed with a proportional integral control algorithm to pro-vide the most precise control to thermoelectric (Peltier effect) modules at the most economical price. The H bridge control provides a seamless transition between heating and cooling eliminating dead spots. Green LED for heat and blue LED for cooling indicate mode and simultaneous illumination indicates the load circuit is off due to an open sensor. Pulse Width Modulation controls the power level in the thermoelectric module at a base frequency of 1Khz. Power resolution is one … Read More → "Temperature Controller Provides User-Friendly Accessibility and Data Retrieval"

Lantronix Announces Global Availability of xPico® Wi-Fi®

August 9, 2013

IRVINE, CA–(Marketwired – Aug 7, 2013) – Lantronix, Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a leading global provider of smart M2M (machine-to-machine) connectivity solutions, today announced the global availability of the new xPico® Wi-Fi® module, a compact, embedded wireless device server designed for easy and fast machine-to-Wi-Fi … Read More → "Lantronix Announces Global Availability of xPico® Wi-Fi®"

Microsemi Unveils Highest Density Combination SynchE/IEEE1588-2008 Timing Devices for Wireless Infrastructure and Mobile Backhaul Applications

August 9, 2013

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—Aug. 8, 2013—Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the highest density family of single-chip timing card devices with support for both Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) and IEEE 1588-2008 packet networks including 4G and LTE applications. The highly integrated ZL30361, ZL30362 and ZL30363 provide all of the key elements required for wireless network synchronization including support for phase and frequency. The market-leading devices are available today and are currently being designed into wireless backhaul products where phase synchronization performance is crucial.