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ADLINK Launches Industry’s First 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor-based Fanless Embedded Computer for High-performance Embedded Solutions

January 10, 2013

San Jose, CA – January 9, 2013 – ADLINK Technology, Inc., a leading global provider of trusted I/O platforms, announces the release of its latest fanless embedded computer, the MXC-6300. Equipped with 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processors and a QM77 chipset, the MXC-6300 solidly delivers top-of-the-line computing power and superior graphics performance on up to three high-resolution independent displays, with versatile expansion capability from three PCI/PCIe expansion slots accommodating a variety of I/O cards. The MXC-6300’s combined features make it the best choice for applications requiring a compact profile, maximum computing … Read More → "ADLINK Launches Industry’s First 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor-based Fanless Embedded Computer for High-performance Embedded Solutions"

PLS’ Universal Debug Engine 4.0 sets new standards in the development of multicore targets

January 10, 2013

Lauta (Germany), January 08, 2013 – PLS Programmierbare Logik & Systeme presents its new Universal Debug Engine (UDE) 4.0. The UDE 4.0 features greatly enhanced debug capabilities for multicore targets, optimized visualization options during system test and dedicated support for a wide range of the latest 32-bit multicore System-On-Chips (SOCs) from various manufacturers.

With help of the newly developed target manager for the UDE 4.0, among other things, cores and functional units can now be specifically selected for debugging. In order to also be able to retain an overview with several cores, debugger window tabs and toolbars are core-specifically colored. The concept is … Read More → "PLS’ Universal Debug Engine 4.0 sets new standards in the development of multicore targets"

Nordic and MediaTek collaborate to realize vision of smart TV as the entertainment and monitoring hub of the home

January 10, 2013

Oslo, Norway – January 10, 2013 – Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSE: NOD) today announces a collaboration with MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The collaboration focuses on employing Bluetooth® v4.0 (which includes Bluetooth low energy as a hallmark element) to wirelessly link smart TVs to remote controls, game controllers, sports & fitness monitors, and home monitoring/control devices.

Smart TVs are characterized by the integration of computing power, Internet, and Web 2.0 features. The appliances currently allow the user to access online interactive media, … Read More → "Nordic and MediaTek collaborate to realize vision of smart TV as the entertainment and monitoring hub of the home"

New GigE Switches from MEN Micro Fit CompactPCI Serial Applications

January 10, 2013

AMBLER, Pa. January 2013 – MEN Micro Inc., a world-renowned provider of embedded computing and I/O solutions for mission-critical industrial, mobile and harsh environment applications, now offer two 3U CompactPCI Serial-based Gigabit Ethernet switches for high data processing and versatile I/O implementations. Each switch provides up to 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports on the back or three ports on the front panel and 13 on the rear.

Both the managed G302 and the unmanaged G303 switches support full or half duplex operation, fast non-blocking store-and-forward switching and auto-negotiation as well as Layer 2 switching.

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SMK Electronics and Hillcrest Labs to Unveil New “Scoop Pointer” Remote Control at International CES 2013

January 9, 2013

Las Vegas, NV; Rockville, MD; and Chula Vista, CA — January 9, 2013 — To meet the growing need for cost effective, power efficient pointing in Smart TVs, set-top boxes, streaming media players, and PCs, SMK Electronics and Hillcrest Labs have teamed up to create a new consumer remote control solution. The new remote, to be manufactured and marketed by SMK Electronics, enables in-air pointing and cursor control by combining Hillcrest’s Freespace(R) MotionEngine(TM) Lite software with Bluetooth(R) low energy RF technology in Hillcrest Labs’ award-winning Scoop(TM) pointer. The remote uses Bluetooth low energy wireless connectivity technology from … Read More → "SMK Electronics and Hillcrest Labs to Unveil New “Scoop Pointer” Remote Control at International CES 2013"

Microchip Launches World’s First Wireless Audio Platform for iOS, Android™, Windows® 8 and Mac®—the New JukeBlox® 3.2 SDK

January 9, 2013

CHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2013 [NASDAQ:  MCHP] — Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the first and only Wi-Fi® audio connectivity platform—featuring the new JukeBlox® 3.2 platform and software development kit—to support all of the major mobile and PC operating systems along with the DLNA® standard.  This includes seamless support for iOS/AirPlay®, Android™, Windows® 8 (mobile and PC), and Mac® in one solution.  JukeBlox 3.2 operates on all of Microchip’ … Read More → "Microchip Launches World’s First Wireless Audio Platform for iOS, Android™, Windows® 8 and Mac®—the New JukeBlox® 3.2 SDK"

New Cypress CapSense® Devices Features Ultra-Low-Power Proximity Detection, Unmatched Water Tolerance and QuietZone™ Technology to Overcome Noise

January 9, 2013

SAN JOSE, Calif., January 9, 2013 – Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: CY) the market leader in touch sensing, today introduced the CY8C20xx7/S CapSense® and CapSense Plus™ controllers with Cypress’s new QuietZone™ technology to combat noise. The new devices offer a number of industry-leading features, including ultra-low power consumption, high Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) and high immunity to noise. They also offer the industry’s best solution for proximity and water tolerance. More information on the new products is available at www.cypress.com/go/capsense</ … Read More → "New Cypress CapSense® Devices Features Ultra-Low-Power Proximity Detection, Unmatched Water Tolerance and QuietZone™ Technology to Overcome Noise"

Kionix Launches Industry’s Thinnest Accelerometer for Consumer Electronics Applications

January 8, 2013

ITHACA, NY—Kionix, Inc. today announced the KXCJA, a new low-power, high-performance accelerometer in an ultra-thin 3x3x0.7mm package – the thinnest available on the market today.

The KXCJA offers a rich feature set including embedded motion wake-up functionality, power as low as 1µA and exceptional stability. The 0.7mm thin package is perfectly suited for high-volume handset and tablet applications, offering manufacturers an unmatched combination of quality, performance and size.

“As mobile devices … Read More → "Kionix Launches Industry’s Thinnest Accelerometer for Consumer Electronics Applications"

New WiFi PA Modules

January 8, 2013

RFMD’s new RFPA520x series of three-stage WiFi PA modules are designed for 802.11b/g/n applications. Each is a high-performance, highly integrated solution with minimal external components, eliminating the need for any external matching components and greatly reducing layout area, bill of materials (BOM), and manufacturing costs for the customer application. Built with an advanced InGaP HBT process, these PAs have high linear output power while maintaining excellent power added efficiency (PAE). RFPA5200 comes in a 4mm x 4mm x 1mm, 10-pin laminate package, while RFPA5201 comes in a 14-pin, 7mm x 7mm Multi-Chip Module (MCM)

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