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Strategic Test announces low-cost i.MX283 Computer on Module for fanless applications

January 12, 2012

Woburn, USA – January 12, 2012. Strategic Test has announced a new low-cost addition to its line of Freescale-based i.MX Computer-on-Modules. Called the TX-28S, it measures just 68 x 25 mm (2.6” x 1”) and contains a 454 MHz i.MX283 processor coupled with 64 MB DDR SDRAM, 128 MB NAND flash memory and a 200-pin SODIMM connector. The TX-28S is targeted at embedded fanless applications where low-price, small-size and low-power consumption are critical factors. In addition, the Freescale Longevity Program guarantees a long-term availability of 7 years.

The TX-28S is pin compatible with all Strategic … Read More → "Strategic Test announces low-cost i.MX283 Computer on Module for fanless applications"

Real Intent Solidifies Leadership in Clock Domain Crossing

January 12, 2012

SAN JOSE, California – January 11, 2012 – Real Intent, Inc., the leading provider of software products that accelerate Early Functional Verification and Advanced Sign-Off of electronic designs, announced it is now shipping Meridian™ Clock Domain Crossing (CDC) verification software Version 4.0.

Its latest enhancements and innovations make it the only software solution that enables complete CDC sign-off for over 100M gate SoC designs.

“Meridian CDC is our flag ship product,” remarked … Read More → "Real Intent Solidifies Leadership in Clock Domain Crossing"

42V Input with 55V Transient Protection, 2MHz Dual Step-Down Regulator with Power-On Reset & Watchdog Timer with 150°C Maximum Junction Temperature

January 12, 2012

MILPITAS, CA – January 12, 2012 – Linear Technology announces the H-grade version of the LT3641, a dual channel, current mode step-down switching regulator with power-on reset and a watchdog timer. Its 4V to 42V input voltage range, with 55V transient capability, makes it ideal for load dump and cold crank conditions commonly found in automotive applications, which require constant output regulation even with input transients … Read More → "42V Input with 55V Transient Protection, 2MHz Dual Step-Down Regulator with Power-On Reset & Watchdog Timer with 150°C Maximum Junction Temperature"

Cree Introduces The Next Generation Of Lighting-Class LEDs

January 12, 2012

DURHAM, N.C., January 11, 2012 — Driving the next generation of mainstream LED lighting adoption, Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) introduces the breakthrough XLamp® XB-D LED. The first LED based on an innovative new Cree technology platform, the XLamp XB-D LED ushers in a new era of price-performance for lighting-class LEDs. This LED can further simplify designs, ultimately removing a key barrier to widespread LED implementation—up-front system cost.

The XB-D LED delivers twice the lumens-per-dollar … Read More → "Cree Introduces The Next Generation Of Lighting-Class LEDs"

Agilent Technologies Announces Availability of Mitsubishi Electric’s Nonlinear RF Model Library for Advanced Design System

January 12, 2012

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 12, 2012 – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that the latest model library for Mitsubishi Electric’s nonlinear GaAs and GaN RF devices is now available for use with Agilent’s Advanced Design System.

The upgraded library works seamlessly with ADS 2009 Update 1, as well as prior ADS releases. ADS2011 and future versions will also be supported. The model can be obtained by contacting Mitsubishi Electric.

The new ADS model library includes high-power& … Read More → "Agilent Technologies Announces Availability of Mitsubishi Electric’s Nonlinear RF Model Library for Advanced Design System"

Avnet Announces Brilliant Digital Signage Suite of Services for Embedded and Data Center Vertical Market Applications

January 12, 2012

PHOENIX— January 12, 2012 — Today, Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas and Read More → "Avnet Announces Brilliant Digital Signage Suite of Services for Embedded and Data Center Vertical Market Applications"

TI introduces ZigBee® RF4CE remote control solution for more advanced interactions with consumer electronics such as TVs, set-top boxes and game consoles

January 11, 2012

AS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire — Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN), the industry leader in highly integrated wireless connectivity solutions, today introduced its latest ZigBee® RF4CE remote control solution with support for the upcoming ZigBee Input Device (ZID) profile, which enables mouse-like pointing functionality, keyboard and gesture- and touch-based input controls for consumer electronics such as TVs, set-top boxes and game consoles. TI’s ZigBee RF4CE solution includes the royalty-free RemoTI™ 1.3 protocol stack with sample application software, an ETSI-compliant and FCC-certified nano USB module, and an associated Advanced … Read More → "TI introduces ZigBee® RF4CE remote control solution for more advanced interactions with consumer electronics such as TVs, set-top boxes and game consoles"

LCD TV Association Announces Two New Sustaining Members: Atmel Corporation and Linde

January 11, 2012

LAS VEGAS, Nev., January 11, 2012 – The LCD TV Association, a global, not-for-profit marketing trade association chartered to inform, promote, improve and connect the entire LCD TV supply chain, today announced that two new sustaining members have joined the organization to help advance LCD TV-related products and strengthen the global LCD TV supply chain. Specifically, ATMEL Corporation, a leader in advanced IC’s and solutions from microcontrollers to mixed signal and RF components, and Linde, a world-wide supplier of gas products and engineering for global manufacturing, have … Read More → "LCD TV Association Announces Two New Sustaining Members: Atmel Corporation and Linde"

Kawasaki Microelectronics Licenses CAST 8051 IP Core for New Design Platform

January 11, 2012

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, January 11, 2012 — Kawasaki Microelectronics, Inc. (K-micro) in Japan has selected an 8051-compatible microcontroller core from CAST, Inc. for its new digital and mixed-signal control platform.

Focused on “Advanced Yet Affordable ASIC Technology™,” K-micro is a fabless semiconductor company that offers full-custom ASIC development and production for consumer electronics, computer systems, networking, and data storage customers worldwide. The new 8051-based platform will join K-micro’s already-wide array of advanced, proven, ASIC IP.

RF3928B 380W GaN Wideband Pulsed Power Amplifier

January 11, 2012

RFMD’s new RF3928B is a 65V 380W high power discrete amplifier designed for S-Band pulsed radar, Air Traffic Control and Surveillance, and general purpose broadband amplifier applications. The RF3928B is a matched GaN transistor in a hermetic, flanged ceramic package. This package provides thermal stability through the use of advanced heat sink and power dissipation technologies. Ease of integration is accomplished through the incorporation of simple, optimized matching networks external to the package that provide wideband gain and power performance in a single amplifier.

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