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FishTail Design Automation Joins Cadence Connections Program

May 9, 2013

Portland, Oregon, May 8, 2013 – FishTail Design Automation, Inc. today announced that it has joined the Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ: CDNS) Connections® program. Through its membership in the Connections program, FishTail has developed a flow that allows engineers to use Cadence® Encounter® Timing System to verify the quality of manual or automatically generated merged-mode constraints relative to multi-mode signoff constraints.

The Connections program promotes interoperability among Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. As a Connections member, FishTail Design Automation has access to Cadence software and support to ensure interoperability between its constraint generation, verification and management products and the Encounter … Read More → "FishTail Design Automation Joins Cadence Connections Program"

Fairchild Semiconductor’s High-Speed Logic Gate Optocoupler Meets Higher Isolation Requirements in a New Wide Body 5-Pin SOP

May 9, 2013

SAN JOSE, Calif. – May 8, 2013 – Designers working with industrial applications need to transmit high speed data reliably in environments where noise – in the form of voltage transients and ground loop currents – is common. They also need to meet stringent new safety standards, such as IEC-62109, the international standard for solar inverters. At the same time, designers need solutions that are flexible, and that take up less board space while reducing bill of material costs.

To meet this challenge, Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high-performance power and mobile semiconductor solutions, developed the FOD8160, a Read More → "Fairchild Semiconductor’s High-Speed Logic Gate Optocoupler Meets Higher Isolation Requirements in a New Wide Body 5-Pin SOP"

STMicroelectronics and Quantenna Enter Strategic Licensing Agreement

May 9, 2013

Fremont, Calif. and Geneva – May 7, 2013 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Quantenna Communications, Inc., a leader in ultra-reliable Wi-Fi networking for whole-home entertainment, announced today that they have signed a non-exclusive worldwide licensing agreement giving ST the ability to integrate Quantenna IP into its broad array of systems-on-chips and giving Quantenna the ability to leverage the entire ecosystem of ST’s entertainment, networking and security products.

“Wi-Fi is becoming … Read More → "STMicroelectronics and Quantenna Enter Strategic Licensing Agreement"

PLS’ Universal Debug Engine now also available for Texas Instruments’ Hercules™ security MCU platform

May 9, 2013

Lauta (Germany), May 08, 2013 – With their Universal Debug Engine (UDE) 4.0.4, PLS Programmierbare Logik & Systeme have introduced an optimized test and debug solution for Texas Instruments’ Hercules™ microcontroller platform which has been developed especially for security-critical applications in compliance with IEC 61508 SIL-3 or ISO 26262 ASIL D.

The Hercules™ TMS570LS and RM4x product families, which are both optimized for applications in the automotive, railway and aviation fields and also for industrial automation and medical and energy technology, not only feature distinctive integrated security functions but also scalable performance, connectivity and storage options. The core in each case … Read More → "PLS’ Universal Debug Engine now also available for Texas Instruments’ Hercules™ security MCU platform"

Supertex Announces A New HIGH Voltage MEMS Driver and Its Strategy Of Expanding Focus On MEMS Interface Solutions

May 8, 2013

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 24, 2013 – Supertex (Nasdaq GS: SUPX), a recognized leader in high voltage analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs), today announced, as a part of its future business strategy, the intent to provide greater focus and support to the Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) marketplace. The Company considers the growing MEMS market and its applications to be a critical focus for application of the Company’s unique system and processing expertise. As part of this new strategy, Supertex released the new HV264 Quad High Voltage Amplifier Array.

MEMS applications continue to evolve and have an ever increasing impact … Read More → "Supertex Announces A New HIGH Voltage MEMS Driver and Its Strategy Of Expanding Focus On MEMS Interface Solutions"

Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas to Distribute Identive Group’s RFID and Near Field Communications Products

May 8, 2013

PHOENIX—May 7, 2013 — Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Read More → "Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas to Distribute Identive Group’s RFID and Near Field Communications Products"

Protecode Announces Major Enhancements to System 4 Product Suite

May 8, 2013

OTTAWA, CANADA – May 7, 2013 – Protecode Inc., a leading provider of open source software adoption and obligation management solutions, today announced major enhancements to its Protecode System 4^TM product suite. Upgrades include a 40% increase in performance speed, support for additional languages, user interface upgrades, expanded reporting capabilities, and enhanced support for SPDX 1.1.

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20A µModule Regulator with Guaranteed 1.5% Total VOUT Accuracy from -40°C to 125°C Is Housed in Low Profile LGA Package

May 8, 2013

MILPITAS, CA – May 7, 2013 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM4637, a 20A DC/DC step-down µModule® (micromodule) regulator with onboard precision differential remote sense amplifier. This enables automatic correction of voltage errors caused by droop across PCB traces, which is valuable for powering loads such as FPGAs requiring high currents at low voltages. Total output DC voltage accuracy is guaranteed at +/-1.5% from -40° … Read More → "20A µModule Regulator with Guaranteed 1.5% Total VOUT Accuracy from -40°C to 125°C Is Housed in Low Profile LGA Package"

Digital Temperature Sensor IC from SDIC

May 8, 2013

Hangzhou SDIC Microelectronics recently launched a series of digital temperature sensor ICs: SD5020, SD5075, and SD5003. They have very low power consumption, high accuracy, and wide operation range. Typical power consumption is only 170uA during temperature measurement. Measurement inaccuracy is less than ± 0.5°C from -40°C to 85°C. Resolution is 0.0625°C. Measurement range is -55°C to +125°C.

SD5020 employs single wire communication. Over-temperature and hysteresis … Read More → "Digital Temperature Sensor IC from SDIC"

New Triple-Play Platform Connects Raspberry Pi, Arduino and 32-bit Embedded ARM

May 8, 2013

May 7, 2013, Chicago – element14 today launched the low cost triple-play Embedded Piplatform that bridges the massively popular design worlds of Raspberry Pi, Arduino and 32 bit embedded ARM.

One of a strong pipeline of exclusive Raspberry Pi accessories to be launched this year, Embedded Pi is available through Read More → "New Triple-Play Platform Connects Raspberry Pi, Arduino and 32-bit Embedded ARM"