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Fully Differential IF 15dB RF/IF Amplifier Achieves 50dBm OIP3

January 28, 2013

MILPITAS, CA – January 28, 2013 – Linear Technology announces the LTC6430-15, a 15dB amplifier, which achieves high dynamic range in a 100Ohm differential environment from 20MHz to 1GHz and beyond. Two performance grades are available: at 240MHz, the A-grade OIP3 is typically 50dBm and is fully tested and guaranteed to be a minimum of 47dBm. Noise Figure is 3dB, which corresponds to an input-referred amplifier noise of 1nV/? … Read More → "Fully Differential IF 15dB RF/IF Amplifier Achieves 50dBm OIP3"

Synopsys’ LightTools 8.0 Increases Designer Productivity with Faster Performance and Enhanced 3D Design

January 28, 2013

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

Introduces multi-threaded simulation support for dramatically faster illumination simulations
Supports new 3D objects for easier creation of complex lighting components
Simplifies construction of source arrays used in displays and luminaires
Broadens capabilities for street lighting design
Improves model data management
Expands tools for visualizing illuminance in lighting designs

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a global leader accelerating innovation in the design, verification, and manufacture of chips and systems, today announced the availability … Read More → "Synopsys’ LightTools 8.0 Increases Designer Productivity with Faster Performance and Enhanced 3D Design"

intoPIX Launches new compact JPEG2000 Encoder and Decoder FPGA IP-cores at ISE 2013

January 28, 2013

ISE 2013 Amsterdam, The Netherlands, January 28, 2013 — intoPIX, the leading JPEG 2000 IP core solution provider for Broadcast, Cinema and professional video applications, launches its customizable reference applications for JPEG 2000 targeting the smallest 28nm FPGA devices from Altera and Xilinx.

Mr. Jean-Baptiste Lorent- Product & Marketing Manager mentions “High quality compression is a key development area for intoPIX, these new compact cores emphasize our commitment towards proactive development, innovation being tuned to our customer’s needs”. At the show, intoPIX is … Read More → "intoPIX Launches new compact JPEG2000 Encoder and Decoder FPGA IP-cores at ISE 2013"

S2C Boasts Largest Prototype Ready™ Interfaces Library for Virtex-7 2000T FPGA based Rapid ASIC Prototyping

January 28, 2013

San Jose, CA – Jan 28, 2013 – S2C Inc., a leading rapid SoC prototyping solutions provider, announced today the addition of 13 new Prototype Ready interface cards and accessories to its growing library of pre-engineered hardware and software components aimed at accelerating the development of SoC prototypes. These new modules enable users to prototype SoC designs with a variety of interfaces such as PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, LCD and Dual A9 ARM Processor, and work out-of-box with the new S2 … Read More → "S2C Boasts Largest Prototype Ready™ Interfaces Library for Virtex-7 2000T FPGA based Rapid ASIC Prototyping"

Phoenix Systems ports Phoenix-RTOS to EnSilica’s eSi-RISC processor family

January 28, 2013

Wokingham, UK and Warsaw, Poland – 28^th January 2013. EnSilica and Phoenix Systems have announced that they have successfully ported the Phoenix-RTOS, designed specifically for both single and multicore embedded systems applications, to the eSi-RISC family of highly configurable soft processor cores. The collaboration between EnSilica and Phoenix Systems further expands the eSi-RISC ecosystem with an embedded RTOS capable of fully utilising eSi-RISC’s hardware MMU with memory protection and security features such as data execution protection. It also paves the way for embedded power line and wireless smart grid solutions with the combination of Phoenix Systems’ proposed smart … Read More → "Phoenix Systems ports Phoenix-RTOS to EnSilica’s eSi-RISC processor family"

Cadence Unveils New Virtuoso Advanced Node for 20nm Design

January 28, 2013

SANTA CLARA, CA–(Marketwire – January 28, 2013) – DESIGNCON — Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, today announced the availability of Virtuoso® Advanced Node, a new set of breakthrough custom/analog capabilities designed specifically for the advanced technology nodes of 20 nanometers and below. Built on the industry-leading Cadence® Virtuoso custom/analog technology, Virtuoso Advanced Node</ … Read More → "Cadence Unveils New Virtuoso Advanced Node for 20nm Design"

Pericom Launches HiFlex™ Clock Generator Family

January 28, 2013

SAN JOSE, CA January 28, 2013 – Pericom Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEM), a leading supplier of high-speed connectivity, signal-conditioning and timing solutions, today introduced a new family of HiFlex Clock Generators offering multiple frequency outputs with very low jitter, high integration, and high flexibility – perfect for use in networking, cloud computing, and other high performance platforms that require multiple frequencies and outputs. The new HiFlex clock generator family is designed to drive down the Bill of Materials (BOM) cost and to increase board space utilization of the timing tree. By integrating multiple components of a timing tree into a single clock generator … Read More → "Pericom Launches HiFlex™ Clock Generator Family"

Saelig Launches Low-cost High-performance Embedded PC

January 25, 2013

Pittsford, NY, USA: Saelig Company, Inc. announces the new Amplicon Impact-E 100 series of embedded PCs, a compact fanless system powered by the Intel Atom N2800 dual-core processor and featuring Intel NM10 Express Chipset and 2GB DDR3 SO-DIMM memory. Built using the Cedar Trail ATOM, N2800, and supporting Intel® GMA3600 graphics, the newImpact-E 100 series is compact, lightweight, and has a power consumption of less than 11W (+8 to +19VDC).

Impact-E 100 PCs have numerous expansion options, offering space for an additional 2.5″ hard drive/solid state drive and mSATA, as well as optional Wi-Fi modules.Impact-E 100 can deliver high end multimedia … Read More → "Saelig Launches Low-cost High-performance Embedded PC"

STMicroelectronics Unveils Ultra-Compact 3-Axis Accelerometer with Embedded Microcontroller for Advanced Motion-Recognition Capabilities and Sensor Hub

January 25, 2013

Geneva, January 22, 2013 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the world’s top manufacturer of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)^[1], today announced details of a miniature smart sensor that combines a 3-axis accelerometer with an embedded microcontroller together in an ultra-compact 3x3x1mm LGA package for advanced custom motion-recognition capabilities.

ST has combined the microcontroller, operating as a sensor hub that runs sensor-fusion algorithms, and a high-precision 3-axis digital accelerometer … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Unveils Ultra-Compact 3-Axis Accelerometer with Embedded Microcontroller for Advanced Motion-Recognition Capabilities and Sensor Hub"

Renesas Electronics Announces Low On-State Resistance Power MOSFETs for More Power Efficient and Compact Server Power Supplies

January 25, 2013

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced three new low on-state resistance [Note 1] MOSFET [Note 2] products, including the ?PA2766T1A, optimized for use as ORing [Note 3] FETs in power supply units for network servers and storage systems.

Featuring the industry’s lowest on-state resistance of 0.72 m? (typical value) for 30 V – about 50 percent lower resistance compared to Renesas’ earlier products – and a high-efficiency, small surface mount package (8-pin HVSON), the new products enable high-current control in a smaller package contributing to power savings and miniaturization … Read More → "Renesas Electronics Announces Low On-State Resistance Power MOSFETs for More Power Efficient and Compact Server Power Supplies"

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