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CAST Offers H.264 High-Profile Encoder IP Core for FPGAs and ASICs

November 28, 2012

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, November 27, 2012 — An H.264 High Profile video encoder IP core is now available from semiconductor intellectual property provider CAST, Inc.

Intended for demanding high-definition applications like HD broadcast, professional video cameras, and video storage, the new High Profile H.264/AVC Video Encoder Core offers exceptional video quality, competitive performance, and easy system integration. An intra-only version features extremely low latency for real-time applications, and is suitable for AVC-Intra 50 and 100 implementations.

The hardware video encoder accepts standard … Read More → "CAST Offers H.264 High-Profile Encoder IP Core for FPGAs and ASICs"

STMicroelectronics and PNI Sensors Are Selected for Nintendo’s Wii U

November 28, 2012

Geneva and Santa Rosa, November 27, 2012 –STMicroelectronics (STM), the world`s leading MEMS manufacturer, and PNI Sensor Corporation, the U.S.- based geomagnetic-sensor manufacturer, today announced that Nintendo Co., Ltd. has adopted an advanced sensor solution for Nintendo`s newly launched Wii U^TM that includes sensors from ST and PNI. PNI`s 3-axis geomagnetic sensor, based on proprietary magneto-inductive technology and driven by ST`s ASIC, together with … Read More → "STMicroelectronics and PNI Sensors Are Selected for Nintendo’s Wii U"

AMD Announces Global Distribution Agreement with Symmetry Electronics for Embedded Products

November 28, 2012

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – November 27, 2012 – AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced a new global distribution agreement with Symmetry Electronics, a distribution leader in the embedded market. This includes digital signage, industrial control, automotive, manufacturing and machine-to-machine technologies. Symmetry Electronics will immediately begin to promote, sell and support the full line of AMD embedded products including the newest family of AMD Embedded R-Series accelerated processing units (APUs). This new development underscores AMD’s commitment to expanding its presence and penetration … Read More → "AMD Announces Global Distribution Agreement with Symmetry Electronics for Embedded Products"

TI introduces 3.5-A SWIFT™ buck regulators with tightest reference accuracy

November 28, 2012

DALLAS (Nov. 27, 2012) – Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced two 3.5-A step-down DC/DC converters with an integrated MOSFET and industry-leading reference accuracy of one percent. The SWIFT™ 60-V TPS54360 and 42-V TPS54340 buck regulators operate over a wide input voltage range and the industry’s widest temperature range for high-performance industrial, consumer, computing, communication and automotive applications. Using these new products together with TI’s WEBENCH^® online design tool can simplify and speed the design process. For more information and samples, visit < … Read More → "TI introduces 3.5-A SWIFT™ buck regulators with tightest reference accuracy"

Silicon Designs Introduces MEMS Variable Capacitive Accelerometers with Eight-Pin Connector’

November 28, 2012

November 25, 2012 – Kirkland, Washington, USA – Silicon Designs, Inc. (www.silicondesigns.com), a global industry leader in the design and manufacture of highly rugged industrial-grade MEMS variable capacitive accelerometer chips and modules, has announced the global market launch of the model 2466 series. The 2466 series is a family of low-cost industrial grade triaxial universal MEMS capacitive accelerometer modules with eight-pin connector, designed to provide high-precision shock, vibration and acceleration measurements in three orthogonal directions across a broad range of applications. Units are available for pre-order now, with product shipments beginning in January 2013.

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IAR Systems introduces new product edition for the smaller memory versions of Renesas RX MCUs

November 28, 2012

Uppsala, Sweden—November 27, 2012—IAR Systems® today announced the availability of a new product edition tailored for small applications development using IAR Embedded Workbench® for RX. The Baseline edition is targeted at developers working with smaller memory Renesas RX MCUs and is offered at a price substantially reduced from that of the full edition. The Baseline edition is limited to a code … Read More → "IAR Systems introduces new product edition for the smaller memory versions of Renesas RX MCUs"

Tensilica and mimoOn Partner to Provide the Only Comprehensive LTE and LTE-Advanced Hardware-Software PHY IP Solution

November 28, 2012

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – November 27, 2012 – Tensilica®, Inc., and mimoOn today announced a tight partnership to provide designers with the only comprehensive hardware/software licensable IP solution for LTE (Long-term evolution) and LTE-Advanced chip designs. Through an agreement between mimoOn and Tensilica, Tensilica is now the exclusive DSP IP vendor for mimoOn’s LTE UE (user equipment) and eNodeB (base station) physical layer (PHY) software products.

The two companies have been working together and demonstrated joint LTE solutions at the Mobile World Congress show for the past three years. mimoOn’s mi!SmallCellPHY™, mi!MobilePHY™, and … Read More → "Tensilica and mimoOn Partner to Provide the Only Comprehensive LTE and LTE-Advanced Hardware-Software PHY IP Solution"

Tektronix Boosts Arbitrary/Function Generator Usability with AFG3000C Series

November 27, 2012

BEAVERTON, Ore., Nov. 27, 2012 – Tektronix, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced a new, easier-to-use family of arbitrary/function generators <http://www.tek.com/signal-generator/afg3000> , the AFG3000C Series, and added two new 50 MHz models to the line-up. All models in the AFG3000C Series now feature active LCD displays that allow users to more easily see waveform parameters and wave shapes.

With the addition of the 50 MHz models, Tektronix offers the broadest and most complete … Read More → "Tektronix Boosts Arbitrary/Function Generator Usability with AFG3000C Series"

Cadence Announces Availability of Industry’s First Design IP and Verification IP for Ethernet-Based Automotive Connectivity

November 27, 2012

SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – November 27, 2012) – Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, today announced the immediate availability of the industry’s first Automotive Ethernet Design IP and Read More → "Cadence Announces Availability of Industry’s First Design IP and Verification IP for Ethernet-Based Automotive Connectivity"

LynuxWorks LynxOS-178 Deployed by Rockwell Collins in Pro Line Fusion Series of Flight Deck Systems

November 27, 2012

SAN JOSE, CA–November 27, 2012–LynuxWorks, Inc., a world leader in the embedded software market, today announced the certification by Rockwell Collins of LynuxWorks’ LynxOS-178 Version 2.2.2 real-time operating system (RTOS) for use in their Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics system.

Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion was granted certification in spring 2012, from Transport Canada (TC) on the Bombardier Vision* Flight Deck. This marked the first certification of Pro Line Fusion on a customer aircraft. The Bombardier Vision Flight Deck with Pro Line Fusion is featured on Bombardier’s Global 5000* and Global 6000* business jets and will be … Read More → "LynuxWorks LynxOS-178 Deployed by Rockwell Collins in Pro Line Fusion Series of Flight Deck Systems"