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IAR Systems launches tools for developing powerful automotive applications based on Renesas’ RH850 core

March 22, 2013

Uppsala, Sweden—March 22, 2013—Today, IAR Systems® releases a suite of tools for developing embedded applications based on Renesas Electronics’ new RH850 core. IAR Embedded Workbench® for RH850 includes user-friendly features and powerful optimizations that enable developers to fully benefit from the high performance offered by the new RH850 core.

The RH850 microcontrollers are targeted for automotive applications and are the industry’s first with embedded 40nm flash technology. The series addresses functional safety and security requirements, while combining high performance and low power consumption. It offers features such as ultra-low power, high temperature tolerance, … Read More → "IAR Systems launches tools for developing powerful automotive applications based on Renesas’ RH850 core"

ARM and Synopsys Collaborate to Deliver Optimized Reference Implementations for ARM Processors

March 21, 2013

CAMBRIDGE, England and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

Processor-specific methodologies accelerate optimized implementation of ARM® Cortex®-A15 MPCore™ and Cortex-A7 MPCore processor clusters as well as CoreLink™ CCI-400 interconnect, which together can be integrated into a big.LITTLE™ processing system
Optimized scripts for TSMC 28HPM process technology use Synopsys® Galaxy™ Implementation Platform with ARM Artisan® standard cells and embedded memories, including ARM POP™ technology
Reference Implementations are available today and include optimized scripts, floorplan, constraints and documentation
Synopsys reference verification platform for Discovery … Read More → "ARM and Synopsys Collaborate to Deliver Optimized Reference Implementations for ARM Processors"

Innovasic Announces Production Availability of Pin Compatible Am186™ER and Am188™ER Embedded Processors

March 21, 2013

Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 2013 – Production units are now available for the IA18xER embedded processor. These devices are form, fit, and function compatible with the Am186™ER and Am188™ER devices. The IA18xER is capable of operating as a 186 or 188 processor (16-bit or 8-bit) and is available in 100-lead PQFP and 100-lead LQFP RoHS-compliant packages.

Innovasic’s version of the Am186™ER and Am188™ER has the same instruction set as the original and provides full software compatibility – no special software tools or re-compile steps are required. The same 1 Mbyte memory … Read More → "Innovasic Announces Production Availability of Pin Compatible Am186™ER and Am188™ER Embedded Processors"

Agilent Technologies Introduces Industry’s First MIPI RFFE Protocol-Decoding Software for Oscilloscopes

March 21, 2013

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 19, 2013 – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced the industry’s first software for decoding MIPI Radio Frequency Front-End (RFFE) protocol packets on oscilloscopes. The new protocol decoder provides design and validation engineers with a fast, easy way to validate and debug their RFFE interfaces.

RFFE is a specification that offers a common method for controlling RF front-end devices, namely power amplifiers, switches, power management modules, antenna tuners and sensors. RFFE provides point-to-multipoint connectivity for control of the RF front-end and is … Read More → "Agilent Technologies Introduces Industry’s First MIPI RFFE Protocol-Decoding Software for Oscilloscopes"

Movea Teams up with Set-Top-Box Chip Leader STMicroelectronics to Recognize Advanced Gestures For a Better Home Entertainment Experience

March 21, 2013

GRENOBLE, France – March 21, 2013 – Movea (www.movea.com), the leading provider of data-fusion and motion-processing technologies for consumer electronics, today announced its collaboration with STMicroelectronics (ST), a leader both in silicon-based sensing solutions and systems-on-chips for home entertainment, on the integration of Movea’s SmartMotion Server with ST’s Orly set-top box system-on-chip, enabling the easy and rapid deployment of motion-based user interfaces for next-generation connected home systems.

“Consumers’ increasing desire for more natural user interfaces has propelled motion-sensing technologies to become the path to simpler and more immersive … Read More → "Movea Teams up with Set-Top-Box Chip Leader STMicroelectronics to Recognize Advanced Gestures For a Better Home Entertainment Experience"

Tektronix Continues Expansion of Gold Care Service Plans

March 21, 2013

BEAVERTON, Ore., March 2013 – Tektronix Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, has announced the continued expansion of its successful Gold Care Service Plans. This latest expansion allows current customers to apply Gold Care to a broader range of installed products and introduces the plan to Tektronix’ popular lines of probes and BERTScopes. Customers can now apply Gold Care to over 150 different Tektronix products.

“Existing customers who have experienced the benefits of Gold Care with their purchased products are continually … Read More → "Tektronix Continues Expansion of Gold Care Service Plans"

TI speeds and simplifies design of automotive emergency call systemswith new reference design

March 21, 2013

DALLAS (March 20, 2013) – Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced a complete reference design that provides designers all the analog and embedded processing integrated circuits (ICs) required for automotive emergency call (eCall) systems. Vehicles equipped with eCall systems will automatically place calls to an emergency service center in the event of an accident. Customers can accelerate the design of their eCall systems by taking advantage of this reference solution comprised of AEC-Q100 qualified analog ICs from TI.

Featuring the TPA3111D1-Q1 high efficiency mono Class D audio amplifier and the TPS43330-Q1, single-boost, dual synchronous buck … Read More → "TI speeds and simplifies design of automotive emergency call systemswith new reference design"

NXP Unveils GreenChip for Compact, Energy-Efficient Mobile Charging

March 21, 2013

Eindhoven, Netherlands and Long Beach, California, March 20, 2013 – While the line between “smartphones” and “tablets” becomes increasingly blurry, it’s clear that the charger for either device needs to be as small, lightweight and efficient as possible. At APEC 2013 today, NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) introduced its new GreenChip™ solution designed to make smartphone and tablet chargers more compact, energy-efficient and cost-effective – without sacrificing reliability. Used together, the GreenChip TEA1720A and TEA1705 are high-performance, … Read More → "NXP Unveils GreenChip for Compact, Energy-Efficient Mobile Charging"

QuickLogic’s ArcticLink III VX6 Supports Embedded and External Displays from a Single Processor Display Output

March 20, 2013

Drive on-board display and HDMI/MHL transmitters from a single Application Processor display signal
Includes display bridging functions for seamless connectivity of varying interfaces
Integrated VEE and DPO technologies allow for sunlight viewability & system-level power savings

Sunnyvale, CA – March 20, 2013 – QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), the innovator in low-power Customer Specific Standard Products (CSSPs), announced today the immediate availability of its new ArcticLink® III VX6 solution platform device. This product integrates … Read More → "QuickLogic’s ArcticLink III VX6 Supports Embedded and External Displays from a Single Processor Display Output"

IAR Systems makes major updates to leading tools for low-power Renesas MCUs

March 20, 2013

Uppsala, Sweden—March 19, 2013—Today, IAR Systems® releases a new version of its development tool suite IAR Embedded Workbench for Renesas RL78. The new version 1.30 adds a large amount of new functionality for code writing and debugging.

For simplified code writing, the new version uses IAR Systems’ new text editor and source browser, which includes user-friendly features such as auto-completion, parameter hints, code folding, block select and indent, bracket matching, zooming and word/paragraph navigation. Also added is project connections functionality for automated integration with device configuration tools. This makes it possible to import … Read More → "IAR Systems makes major updates to leading tools for low-power Renesas MCUs"

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