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Cadence Characterization Solution for Complex Multi-Bit Cells Delivers Power and Performance Benefits for Yamaha

May 13, 2013

SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – May 13, 2013) – Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced that it helped Yamaha Corporation reduce power consumption for its mobile consumer chips with characterization tools that delivered a 10 percent reduction in dynamic power to the clock network required for Yamaha ASICs. In addition, the Cadence® characterization solution — composed of the Virtuoso® Read More → "Cadence Characterization Solution for Complex Multi-Bit Cells Delivers Power and Performance Benefits for Yamaha"

Ericsson Saves Board Space with Surface-Mount Advanced Bus Converter

May 13, 2013

Ericsson introduces a new surface-mounted version of its second generation of digital Advanced Bus Converter (ABC) products, called the BMR456-SI
High-efficiency, digitally controlled DC/DC converter compliant to full surface-mount manufacturing processes; high-precision tooled pins guarantee high co-planarity and robustness
Highly advanced firmware integrated in the BMR456-SI contributes towards significant reduction in energy consumption
Tightly regulated output voltage (±2%) over the full operational range of 36V to 75V
Output power up to 468W for datacom applications

The BMR456-SI is based upon the FRIDA II … Read More → "Ericsson Saves Board Space with Surface-Mount Advanced Bus Converter"

Achronix Tapes Out Industry’s First FinFET-based System-on-Chip Using Synopsys’ IC Compiler and IC Validator

May 13, 2013

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights

Achronix standardizes on Synopsys’ IC Complier for design, and IC Validator for verification
Synopsys tools used in production for first commercial FinFET-based design
Latest tool enhancements enable support for all emerging FinFET requirements

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced that Achronix Semiconductor has successfully used both Synopsys’ IC Compiler^{™</ … Read More → "Achronix Tapes Out Industry’s First FinFET-based System-on-Chip Using Synopsys’ IC Compiler and IC Validator"}

Agilent Technologies Introduces Automated Switching Solution for Testing Multilane Digital Bus Standards

May 10, 2013

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 9, 2013 – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced an automated switching solution for testing each lane of a multilane digital bus interface. The automated switching solution works with Infiniium Series oscilloscopes and is available on compliance applications for multilane buses, including DisplayPort, HDMI, PCI-Express® and MIPI™ D-PHY and M-PHY interfaces.

The solution includes switch matrix software options for Infiniium compliance applications and preconfigured switch matrix hardware models that work with the applications. Supported switch … Read More → "Agilent Technologies Introduces Automated Switching Solution for Testing Multilane Digital Bus Standards"

Renesas Electronics America Announces Expanded Ecosystem for RX100 Family of MCUs

May 10, 2013

Santa Clara, Calif. May 9, 2013– Renesas Electronics America, a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced an expanded portfolio of development tools and middleware solutions for use with the company’s RX100 family of entry-level 32bit microcontrollers (MCUs) with True Low Power^TM technology and on-chip connectivity. The tools and middleware solutions, from leading technology partners including IAR Systems, SEGGER Microcontroller, Micrium, Express Logic, CMX, RoweBots, and FreeRTOS, make it easier and faster to design products based on RX100 MCUs, including devices for mobile healthcare, internet of things, smart meters, sensors/detector, and industrial and building automation … Read More → "Renesas Electronics America Announces Expanded Ecosystem for RX100 Family of MCUs"

Modular Fast-On Terminal Blocks from Cliff Electronics

May 10, 2013

CLIFF Electronics, leaders in the design, development and manufacture of components and connectors for industrial, audio, instrumentation, medical, lighting and vending applications announce the availability of a range of highly versatile Fast-On terminal blocks and accessories for system and panel builders.

The modular construction of Cliff Fast-On terminal blocks allows users to simply configure multiple unit assemblies to suit a wide range of applications. The terminal blocks are available in red, blue and black to simplify identification and to cater for three-phase installations. Each terminal has a touch-proof cover which also offers indication of unauthorised tampering. It … Read More → "Modular Fast-On Terminal Blocks from Cliff Electronics"

QPX1200SP PowerFlex LXI 1200W Benchtop Power Supply

May 10, 2013

Fairport, NY, USA: Saelig Company, Inc. has introduced the QPX1200SP – a 1.2kW DC bench-top power supply featuring PowerFlex regulation, designed to meet the need for flexibility in the choice of voltage and current. It offers voltage and current combinations for a very wide range of applications between 60V/20A and 20V/50A. The QPX1200SP includes a linear output stage within its PowerFlex regulator, which gives it a very low output noise of less than 3 mV rms, and a transient recovery time typically ten times better than conventional switch mode units.

The QPX1200SP … Read More → "QPX1200SP PowerFlex LXI 1200W Benchtop Power Supply"

SMX RTOS Now Available to Ease Development on Sitara AM335x ARM Processors from Texas Instruments

May 10, 2013

Costa Mesa, California, May 9, 2013 – Micro Digital, Inc. is pleased to offer out-of-the-box SMX® real-time operating system (RTOS) support for the Sitara™ AM335x ARM® Cortex™-A8 processors from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI). This new SMX RTOS support allows developers to get their projects off to a quick start with the middleware and drivers needed for many of the on-chip peripherals, as well as an exceptional graphical debug tool that helps programmers solve problems quickly. Developers also benefit from extensive error checking and diagnostics in the software.

The Sitara AM335x ARM processor generation is based on the … Read More → "SMX RTOS Now Available to Ease Development on Sitara AM335x ARM Processors from Texas Instruments"

SWINDON Silicon Systems Announces Technology Partnership with ZPower

May 9, 2013

SWINDON Silicon Systems, a leading global provider of mixed signal ASICs announces a technology partnership with cutting edge silver-zinc battery manufacturer ZPower LLC. Under the agreement SWINDON will develop and manufacture a miniature power management ASIC that will allow hearing aid manufacturers to use ZPower battery technology without any modifications to their existing DSP systems.

“ZPower’s high energy rechargeable microbatteries are a major boon to hearing aid users. They deliver a full day of use with convenient charging at night while users sleep. They also generate significantly less waste compared to disposable batteries and are fully … Read More → "SWINDON Silicon Systems Announces Technology Partnership with ZPower"

Mouser and ADI Announce Global Distribution Agreement

May 9, 2013

May 6, 2013 – Mouser Electronics, Inc. today announced it has entered into a worldwide distribution agreement with Analog Devices, Inc., … Read More → "Mouser and ADI Announce Global Distribution Agreement"