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EDA Solutions at Image Sensors 2013

EDA Solutions, sole representative in Europe for Tanner EDA and Incentia Design Systems, is exhibiting at Image Sensors 2013, which is being held on 19-21 March 2013 at the Park Plaza Victoria hotel in London, UK.

The development of silicon for leading-edge image sensors and imaging technology is a key strategic focus for the company. At the event, EDA Solutions will be presenting the latest version of the HiPer Silicon™ full-flow analog and mixed-signal design suite from Tanner EDA. The new Version 16 of HiPer Silicon with OpenAccess is the most comprehensive and productive tool on the … Read More → "EDA Solutions at Image Sensors 2013"

Fairchild Semiconductor’s Smart Gate Driver Optocoupler Enables Simpler Design and Increased Reliability for Reduced System Costs

SAN JOSE, Calif. – March 13, 2013 – For today’s high-power industrial applications, designers have traditionally used discrete components for the IGBT drivers, resulting in higher overall design complexity and increased system costs. To help designers overcome this, Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) has launched theFOD8318 Smart Gate Driver Optocoupler with Active Miller Clamp. The device is an advanced 2.5A output current IGBT drive optocoupler capable of driving most 1200V / 150A IGBTs.

The FOD8318 consists of … Read More → "Fairchild Semiconductor’s Smart Gate Driver Optocoupler Enables Simpler Design and Increased Reliability for Reduced System Costs"

EMA Introduces Team Design Capability for OrCAD

Rochester, NY (March 12, 2013) – EMA Design Automation (ema-eda.com), one of the world’s largest Electronic Design Automation Value Added Resellers (VARs), today announced Team Design for OrCAD facilitating schematic design in a team environment. “Our engineers saw first-hand the challenges design teams were facing when trying to work collaboratively on schematic projects using traditional methods like shared drives and email threads. We decided there had to be a better way,” said Manny Marcano, president and CEO of EMA. “Team Design for OrCAD is the result, providing a truly collaborative and … Read More → "EMA Introduces Team Design Capability for OrCAD"

Connect One Delivers Versatile, Industrial-Grade SMT 802.11 b/g/n WiFi

Kfar Saba, Israel, March 12, 2013 — Connect One™, the Device Networking Authority™, has released Nano WiReach MAX-SMT module to support b/g/n WiFi over an industrial temperature range of -30°C to +85°C. Nano WiReach MAX-SMT offers 3G routing, WiFi client and access-point capabilities. Like its popular predecessor, Nano WiReach MAX-SMT measures 2.0 x 3.7 centimeters (0.8” x 1.45”), allowing for a quick and simple upgrade from WiFi b/g … Read More → "Connect One Delivers Versatile, Industrial-Grade SMT 802.11 b/g/n WiFi"

TI introduces industry’s first complete high-speed data converter system evaluation kit

DALLAS (March 13, 2013) – Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) introduced the industry’s first complete high-speed data converter system evaluation kit (HSDC-SEK), which significantly reduces system evaluation costs and enables designers to get their system running in minutes. The HSDC-SEK-10 includes a pattern capture card, pattern generator card, low-jitter clock source, clean 10-MHz signal source and a multi-output regulated power supply. For more information and to purchase the kit, visit Read More → "TI introduces industry’s first complete high-speed data converter system evaluation kit"

EDA Solutions at DATE 2013: Demonstrating New HiPer Silicon™ from Tanner EDA

EDA Solutions, sole representative in Europe for Tanner EDA and Incentia Design Systems, is exhibiting at the DATE 2013 conference and exhibition. This year’s DATE (Design, Automation and Test in Europe) is being held between 18-22 March 2013, in Grenoble, France at the Alpexpo Espace Alpes Congres.

At the event, EDA Solutions will be presenting its complete analogue, digital and mixed-signal design flow, which includes the latest version of the HiPer Silicon™ analogue and mixed-signal full-flow design suite from Tanner EDA. Importantly, the new Version 16 of HiPer Silicon with OpenAccess provides users with unprecedented interoperability … Read More → "EDA Solutions at DATE 2013: Demonstrating New HiPer Silicon™ from Tanner EDA"

World’s first Arduino-compatible micro-computer with Bluetooth low energy allows electronics makers to add smartphones and tablets to their projects

Oslo, Norway – March 13, 2013 – Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSE: NOD) today announces from wireless startup ‘Open Source RF’ – launched on KickStarter.com – the world’s first ‘Arduino’ compatible open-source micro-computer that can communicate wirelessly with any Bluetooth® v4.0 (which includes Bluetooth low energy as a hallmark feature) compatible smartphone (including the iPhone® 4S/5) or tablet (such as the 3rd and 4th generation iPad® or the iPad mini) and is based on a new RFD51822 module that is based on the multiple-award winning Nordic nRF51822 SoC (‘System-on-Chip’) developed by Nordic’s long … Read More → "World’s first Arduino-compatible micro-computer with Bluetooth low energy allows electronics makers to add smartphones and tablets to their projects"

EM Microelectronic’s EM4124 UHF Gen2 Chip Earns EPCglobal® Interoperability Certification

Marin, Switzerland – March 13th, 2013 – Today, EM Microelectronic, the semiconductor company of the Swatch Group and a world-leading supplier for RFID circuits, announced that EPCglobal®, Inc. has granted Electronic Product Code™ (EPC) Certification to the EM4124, its … Read More → "EM Microelectronic’s EM4124 UHF Gen2 Chip Earns EPCglobal® Interoperability Certification"

New compact universal sink/source transmitters from amplicon

Brighton, UK, 13th March 2013 – Amplicon announces the launch of the new TT230 series compact isolated transmitters, designed to accommodate any process measurement/control application.

The Amplicon Measurement & Control division has announced the launch of new TT230 series. The TT230 series of compact two-wire transmitters provide isolation and convert thermocouple, RTD, voltage or current sensor inputs into a proportional 4-20mA output signal. This series are loop-powered and support both source or sink output wiring connections with a 12-32V DC supply.

The TT230 series comprises of different models designed to accommodate a … Read More → "New compact universal sink/source transmitters from amplicon"

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