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TI adds more memory, flexible package options and general purpose IO pins to its MSP430™ Value Line microcontrollers

March 26, 2013

Dallas, TX (March 26, 2013) – Further advancing its low-cost portfolio, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today announces the expansion of theMSP430 Value Line microcontroller series with new G2xx4 and G2xx5 devices. These new devices offer a code-compatible upgrade path for TI’s MSP430 Value Line series, expanding memory from 16kB up to 56kB Flash and up to 4kB SRAM, enabling customers to migrate existing solutions and support connectivity protocols such as wireless MBUS and near field communications (NFC). By combining the increased memory resources and integrated … Read More → "TI adds more memory, flexible package options and general purpose IO pins to its MSP430™ Value Line microcontrollers"

Modular 2U 19-inch industrial computer with intelligent design

March 25, 2013

Munich, March 2013 – DSM Computer’s robust 2-U 19-inch 96I2380-MBQ67 system has an installation depth of only 380 mm. Despite its compact construction, the flexible Infinity^® industrial computer provides one 5.25 inch slimline bay and two 3.5 inch bays. This allows, for example, the installation of four 2.5 inch hard disks in two 3.5 inch removable frames. A 500 GB 3.5 inch SATA II 300 hard disk (or larger) is integrated as standard. A DVD-RW drive (slimline) or a 2.5 inch SSD drive can be installed as an option. Two PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 slots, one of which with four lanes, and two PCI … Read More → "Modular 2U 19-inch industrial computer with intelligent design"

Sidense Qualifies 1T-OTP Non-Volatile Memory for MagnaChip 180nm Mixed-Signal and HV CMOS Process

March 25, 2013

Ottawa, Canada, Seoul, South Korea and Cupertino, Calif. – March 25, 2013 – MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (“MagnaChip”) (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, and Sidense Corp., a leading developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP cores today announced that Sidense’s SLP 1T-OTP macros have been fully qualified for MagnaChip’s 180nm 1.8/3.3/18V high-voltage CMOS and mixed-signal process. Semiconductor devices fabricated in these processes are used in applications such as LED lighting controllers, display controllers and power-management ICs (PMICs) for mobile and other high-volume applications.

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Xilinx Extends Leadership in Avionics with Certifiable, All Programmable Design Solutions and Dedicated Support

March 25, 2013

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced its comprehensive solutions and support to address complex avionics certification challenges. Xilinx’s DO-254, DO-178, and SEU mitigation solutions build upon its long history of leadership in military avionics and secure solutions to extend support for certification of commercial, military and dual-use avionics systems. These solutions are now enabling the latest advancements in avionics applications with Xilinx’s generation-ahead 28nm devices, including 7 series FPGAs and < … Read More → "Xilinx Extends Leadership in Avionics with Certifiable, All Programmable Design Solutions and Dedicated Support"

Synopsys Introduces Galaxy Custom Router

March 25, 2013

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 25, 2013 –

Highlights:

IC Compiler Custom Co-Design solution adds new mixed–signal routing technology
Automates routing for custom nets, such as shielded buses, differential pairs and more
Supports 20–< … Read More → "Synopsys Introduces Galaxy Custom Router"

COWIN helps Sensaris certify the ZAO biomedical sensor

March 25, 2013

Crolles, France – 25 March 2012. Sensaris has announced that it has developed a novel, multi-sensor device for monitoring vital signs. Called the ZAO™, it is currently going through the certification process and will be available mid 2013. Roughly the same size as a thick paperback book, it is designed to provide professional level diagnostic data so that it can be used by medical professionals and yet its low target volume price point of around €550 means that it can also be used by the home health market. This compact, battery-powered device measures glucose level, body temperature, oximetry (saturation level of a patient’s … Read More → "COWIN helps Sensaris certify the ZAO biomedical sensor"

Texas Instruments 4.5-A Li-Ion battery chargersdeliver faster, cooler charging

March 25, 2013

DALLAS (March 25, 2013) – Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced lithium-ion battery charger integrated circuits (ICs) that reduce charge time by 50 percent in smartphones and tablets compared to other charger solutions. The bq2419x family of 4.5-A output, 20-V input-rated switch-mode chargers with I2C interface and USB On-the-Go (OTG) support delivers faster and cooler charging to a wide array of applications ranging … Read More → "Texas Instruments 4.5-A Li-Ion battery chargersdeliver faster, cooler charging"

Synopsys Speeds Timing Closure with Advanced Signoff-driven ECO Guidance

March 25, 2013

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced the immediate availability of its PrimeTime® ADV solution, a new configuration of its market-leading PrimeTime static timing analysis and signoff product. PrimeTime ADV includes advanced leakage recovery and will incorporate physical-aware signoff-driven engineering change order (ECO) guidance technology, which work in conjunction with the latest innovations for Synopsys’ IC Compiler™ solution to enable the fastest path to timing closure and the lowest leakage power for gigahertz IC design implementation.

Raspberry Pi prototypers can now make durable connections using Adafruit’s new kits at Newark element14

March 22, 2013

CHICAGO- March 22, 2013 Making permanent connections is as easy as pie for fans of the credit-card size computer sensation known as Raspberry Pi. Available in full, half and quarter sizes at leading electronics distributor Newark element14, Adafruit’s Perma-Proto for Pi Breadboard PCB kits feature the same labelled breakouts as their Pi Cobbler, assuring a seamless transition.

The boards also offer the same familiar 5-hole pad design that matches a classic breadboard, with 4 power bus lines on … Read More → "Raspberry Pi prototypers can now make durable connections using Adafruit’s new kits at Newark element14"

Hillcrest Labs Brings Motion Control to Intel’s New Set-Top Box Reference Kit

March 22, 2013

Rockville, MD — March 19, 2013 — Hillcrest Labs today announced that Intel’s newest reference design kit for IPTV set-top boxes (STBs) and media servers will use Hillcrest’s patented Freespace(R) in-air pointing and motion control technology. With the Freespace Motion Engine(TM) software embedded on the Intel(R) Media Server Reference Design (MSRD) kit and controlled by a handheld remote control, TV operators can provide subscribers the ability to control TV with mouse-like navigation, and point-and-click simplicity.

“Computers and smartphones have used motion-based, point-and-click interfaces for years because they are the most efficient way to navigate large volumes … Read More → "Hillcrest Labs Brings Motion Control to Intel’s New Set-Top Box Reference Kit"