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BiTMICRO Selects Synopsys for Chip Design Automation

February 28, 2012

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 28, 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, today announced that BiTMICRO Networks, a manufacturer of high-end enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD) technologies, has chosen Synopsys as its electronic design automation (EDA) provider for system-on-chip (SoC) design. BiTMICRO recently announced the successful tapeout of two third-generation SSD controllers, which are the foundation of its next-generation products, using Synopsys’ Galaxy™ Implementation and Discovery™ Verification Platforms to speed SSD controller development.

BiTMICRO’s pioneering TALINO-DE (Translation and … Read More → "BiTMICRO Selects Synopsys for Chip Design Automation"

congatec’s smart cooling pipes pave the way for unlimited performance growth for COM Express modules

February 28, 2012

Nuremberg, Embedded World, 28 February 2012 * * * congatec AG, a leading manufacturer of embedded computer modules, announces a new cooling system based on cooling pipes which are integrated in the standardized heatspreader of the COM Express specification. With this solution it becomes possible to cool next generation high-performance processors with a power dissipation of well over 35W TDP.

“The real problem lies with hot spots around the processor and chipset,” states congatec product manager Martin Danzer. “Our improved cooling concept results in a lower processor temperature, which is essential for a more frequent activation of Turbo Boost 2 … Read More → "congatec’s smart cooling pipes pave the way for unlimited performance growth for COM Express modules"

Silicon Labs Launches Industry’s Most Flexible And Developer-Friendly 32-BIT Mixed-Signal MCUS

February 28, 2012

NUREMBERG, Germany (Embedded World) – Feb. 28, 2012 – Bringing unprecedented design flexibility to the 32-bit market, Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced the Precision32™ microcontroller (MCU) family. Based on the ARM® Cortex™-M3 processor, the new Precision32 family includes 32 SiM3U1xx and SiM3C1xx MCU products with footprint-compatible USB and non-USB options. Offering a highly integrated, flexible architecture, a rich peripheral set, ultra-low power and Eclipse-based development tools that are downloadable at no charge, the Precision32 family is suitable for a wide range of applications including … Read More → "Silicon Labs Launches Industry’s Most Flexible And Developer-Friendly 32-BIT Mixed-Signal MCUS"

eASIC Surpasses 3 Million Chips Shipped And Is Set To Double This in 2012

February 28, 2012

SANTA CLARA, CA, – February 27, 2012 – eASIC Corporation, a provider of NEW ASIC devices, today announced that it has shipped in excess of three million chips and achieving this shipment milestone firmly solidifies eASIC’s position as a high volume supplier of custom integrated circuits. eASIC expects to be at more than double that number of shipments by the end of 2012.

“eASIC’s disruptive NEW ASIC devices are enabling OEMs and ASSP companies to get to market up to six months earlier than with traditional cell-based technology,” commented Jasbinder Bhoot, eASIC … Read More → "eASIC Surpasses 3 Million Chips Shipped And Is Set To Double This in 2012"

Avnet Electronics Marketing Introduces Mini-Module Plus Development Kit Supporting the Xilinx Kintex™-7 FPGA Family

February 28, 2012

Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), introduced today the Xilinx Kintex™-7 FPGA Mini-Module Plus Development Kit – a completely customizable development kit, perfect for system architects and field programmable gate array (FPGA) designers looking for a flexible, high performance and upgradable platform. The Avnet Mini-Module Plus system consists of a modular baseboard with three slots supporting a FPGA module, a power supply module and an optional FPGA mezzanine card (FMC) application module. The Xilinx Kintex™-7 FPGA version of the kit is the first of three planned kit offerings, with future … Read More → "Avnet Electronics Marketing Introduces Mini-Module Plus Development Kit Supporting the Xilinx Kintex™-7 FPGA Family"

Infineon XMC4500 Industrial Microcontrollers and Comprehensive Range of Development Tools Now Available

February 28, 2012

Neubiberg and Nuremberg, Germany – February 28, 2012 – Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) has launched itsXMC4500 series, the company’s first 32-bit industrial microcontrollers using the Cortex™ M4 processor from ARM®. Samples of the XMC4500 microcontrollers, which will go into high-volume production in May 2012, are presented at the … Read More → "Infineon XMC4500 Industrial Microcontrollers and Comprehensive Range of Development Tools Now Available"

Xilinx Unveils Linux OS-Based Asymmetric Multi-Processing Solution Supporting Zynq-7000 EPP at Embedded World 2012

February 28, 2012

NUREMBERG, Germany, Embedded World 2012, Feb. 28, 2012 – Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced open-source Linux Asymmetric Multi-Processing (AMP) support for its extensible processing platform (EPP), enabling developers to put Zynq™-7000 devices to work on applications that need to deliver deterministic, real-time responsiveness for markets such as automotive, industrial and others with similar requirements. Using open-source Linux and FreeRTOS operating systems and the RPMsg Inter Processor Communication (IPC) framework between the Zynq EPP’s two high-performance ARM® Cortex™ … Read More → "Xilinx Unveils Linux OS-Based Asymmetric Multi-Processing Solution Supporting Zynq-7000 EPP at Embedded World 2012"

Atmel Simplifies MCU Design with New Atmel Studio 6, Expands ARM Cortex-M Series Processor Portfolio

February 28, 2012

San Jose, CA, February 28, 2012 – Atmel^® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today continued its commitment to deliver innovative new solutions to the ARM market with the introduction of Atmel Studio 6, the latest version of its popular integrated development environment (IDE) that now supports both Atmel 32-bit ARM^® Cortex™-M series processor-based and Atmel 8/32-bit AVR^® based microcontrollers (MCUs). For the first time, the extensive AVR customer base of … Read More → "Atmel Simplifies MCU Design with New Atmel Studio 6, Expands ARM Cortex-M Series Processor Portfolio"

Freescale and Green Hills Software Announce Optimized Tools for Freescale’s Next-Generation Automotive Microcontrollers

February 28, 2012

NUREMBERG, GERMANY — February 28, 2012 — Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL) and Green Hills Software today announced their commitment to an aligned product roadmap for the new Freescale MPC57xx family of Qorivva automotive microcontrollers (MCU). Green Hills Software’s MULTI® multicore debugger, optimizing compiler, TimeMachine™ suite and processor probes will leverage Qorivva’s powerful Power Architecture® core and enhanced peripherals, multicore debug and high-speed processor trace interfaces. Through the collaboration, automotive carmakers and Tier 1 developers of powertrain, hybrid, body and instrument cluster applications will enjoy early access and global software support for the MPC57 … Read More → "Freescale and Green Hills Software Announce Optimized Tools for Freescale’s Next-Generation Automotive Microcontrollers"

IAR Systems® launches extended technology platform with new product portfolio

February 28, 2012

Embedded World, Nuremberg, Germany—February 28, 2012—Today, IAR Systems® launches an extended technology platform as an outcome of the strategic acquisition of Signum Systems Corporation in September of 2011.

An immediate deliverable of the extended technology is a product portfolio of in-circuit debugging probes, targeted for simplified, seamless and more flexible development workflows.

All products within the new portfolio complement and add to each other’s technical functionality, covering different needs from initial to more advanced development. The new line of products is developed in-house by IAR … Read More → "IAR Systems® launches extended technology platform with new product portfolio"

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