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GrammaTech Helps EEMBC Ensure Robustness of Processor Benchmarks

ITHACA, NY–April 8, 2013–GrammaTech, Inc., a leading manufacturer of software analysis tools, today announced that the Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium (EEMBC) has adopted GrammaTech’s static analysis tool, CodeSonar®, to analyze, review and test the robustness of code-based benchmark suites.

The first EEMBC benchmark examined with CodeSonar is the upcoming FPMark™, a comprehensive suite of Floating-Point (FP) benchmarks designed to provide a standardized, industry-wide accepted measure for floating-point performance. FPMark is used to evaluate the capabilities of embedded processors in a wide variety of embedded applications, including audio, automotive and motor control. 

The EEMBC workgroup’ … Read More → "GrammaTech Helps EEMBC Ensure Robustness of Processor Benchmarks"

Fox Electronics Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Arrow Electronics

Fort Myers, Fla. April 8, 2013- Fox Electronics, a leading global supplier of frequency control solutions, has signed a worldwide distribution agreement with Arrow Electronics, a global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions.

Arrow will now offer Fox’s industry-leading range of crystals and XpressO configurable oscillators, through its worldwide network of 120,000 OEMs, contract manufacturers and commercial customers via almost 400 locations in 53 countries as well as its extensive online product marketplace.

E.L. Fox, Jr. president of Fox … Read More → "Fox Electronics Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Arrow Electronics"

Dual Output Sine Wave to Logic Converter Utilizes Selectable Input Filtering for Lowest Additive Jitter

MILPITAS, CA – April 8, 2013 – MILPITAS, CA – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC6957, a DC to 300MHz dual output buffer/driver/logic translator, ideal for converting sine waves into low phase noise logic level signals. Prior solutions were unable to perform this conversion without introducing a significant amount of jitter. The LTC6957 converts any DC to 300MHz reference frequency into dual LVPECL, LVDS or CMOS outputs with exceptionally low additive jitter … Read More → "Dual Output Sine Wave to Logic Converter Utilizes Selectable Input Filtering for Lowest Additive Jitter"

Semtech Enables the Future of Video Transport with Launch of the Industry’s Smallest 3G-SDI Configurable Input/Output Platform at NAB 2013

CAMARILLO, Calif., April 3, 2013 — Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced its newGS3490 configurable 3G-SDI I/O device with class-leading performance.? The device is the latest addition to Semtech’s comprehensive, end-to-end platform of broadcast serial digital interface (SDI) solutions.

Semtech’s Gennum Product Group will be showcasing their latest SDI solutions at the National Association of Broadcasters show … Read More → "Semtech Enables the Future of Video Transport with Launch of the Industry’s Smallest 3G-SDI Configurable Input/Output Platform at NAB 2013"

Cost-Effectively Stream 1080p60 Video over IP Networks with Matrox Maevex and PowerStream

MONTREAL — April 3, 2013 — Matrox Graphics today announced the Maevex 5100 Series video over IP solution will be shipping mid-April and priced for unprecedented price-performance value. Samples are currently available upon request to qualified AV/IT resellers and system integrators. Maevex enables the extension of Full HD quality video over standard IP networks for digital signage, collaborative video walls, manufacturing and automation, process control, and many other applications. Maevex Encoders and Decoders capture, stream, and decode video from a variety of sources, and even allow … Read More → "Cost-Effectively Stream 1080p60 Video over IP Networks with Matrox Maevex and PowerStream"

Phase Modulated Full-Bridge Controller Features -40°C to 150°C Operating Junction Temperature Range

MILPITAS, CA – April 3, 2013 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the H-grade version of the LTC3722-1, a phase-modulated full bridge DC/DC controller with adaptive or manual zero voltage switching (ZVS). The device’s ZVS delay control and adjustable synchronous rectification timing optimize efficiency while reducing transformer size and electromagnetic interference, making it well suited for isolated high power applications of up to several … Read More → "Phase Modulated Full-Bridge Controller Features -40°C to 150°C Operating Junction Temperature Range"

Compact low profile “green” 225 W power supply targets IT, industrial and medical applications

XP Power today announced availability of the ECP225 series of highly efficient low profile AC-DC power supplies. Delivering up to 150 W by convection cooling alone, the units deliver a maximum of 225 W when a forced air flow of only 10 CFM is applied. With a typical efficiency of 94% and a no-load power consumption of less than 0.5 Watt, the series helps engineers ensure their end product comply with the latest energy efficiency standards.

With a very low profile of just 1.0 inch (25.4mm) and a footprint measuring just 2.5 x 5.0 inches (63.5 x 127 mm), these ultra compact power supplies … Read More → "Compact low profile “green” 225 W power supply targets IT, industrial and medical applications"

Micro Digital Announces smx++ v4.1

Costa Mesa, California, April 3, 2013 – Micro Digital is pleased to announce smx++ v4.1. First released 20 years ago, smx++ has received a facelift to make it simpler and easier for first-time C++ users, as well as more useful for experienced C++ users. The new smx++ is a thin layer over smx; it provides a base from which developers can easily derive their own application classes. smx++ capitalizes upon underlying C++ strengths of smx such as:

TI introduces industry’s first Full HD image sensor receiver

DALLAS (April 3, 2013) – Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry’s first image sensor receiver IC to serve as a dedicated LVDS bridge between image sensors and processors. Compared to existing FPGA-based solutions, the SN65LVDS324 lowers the bill-of-materials (BOM) by 20 percent, reduces system power consumption by more than 10 percent and shrinks package size by 50 percent. It provides full HD, 1080p60 image quality in a host of video capture applications, including surveillance IP cameras and video conferencing systems, as well as industrial, consumer and professional video recording equipment. For more information and to order samples, visit Read More → "TI introduces industry’s first Full HD image sensor receiver"

Xilinx Vivado Design Suite Accelerates Time to Integration and System-Level Design to Stay a Generation Ahead

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 3, 2012 – Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced two major advances in productivity as part of a new major release of the Vivado™ Design Suite, the programmable industry’s first SoC-strength design suite. The Vivado Design Suite 2013.1 release includes a new IP-centric design environment for accelerating the time to system integration, and a comprehensive set of libraries to accelerate C/C++ system-level design and high-level synthesis (HLS).

Accelerated Time to IP Creation … Read More → "Xilinx Vivado Design Suite Accelerates Time to Integration and System-Level Design to Stay a Generation Ahead"

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