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Microsemi’s New SiC Schottky Diodes Improve Electrical Power Conversion Efficiency

November 16, 2012

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Nov. 15, 2012 ? Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today introduced a new family of 1200 volt (V) Schottky diodes based on silicon carbide (SiC) material and technology. The new diodes are targeted at a wide range of industrial applications including solar inverters, welding, plasma cutters, fast vehicle charging, oil exploration, and other high power, high voltage applications where power density, higher performance and reliability are important.

SiC offers a number of benefits compared to silicon material (Si) including a higher breakdown field … Read More → "Microsemi’s New SiC Schottky Diodes Improve Electrical Power Conversion Efficiency"

Creonic Joins Aldec UNITE™ Partner Programme and Accelerates the Development of its IP Cores with Aldec Linting and Advanced Verification Tools

November 16, 2012

Basingstoke, United Kingdom – November 13th, 2012 – Aldec Europe is pleased to announce that fast-growing, Germany-based IP provider Creonic GmbH, active in the field of wired and wireless communications, has joined Aldec’s UNITE™ Programme as an IP Partner.

As a member of the programme, Creonic guarantees its customers interoperability with Aldec’s EDA tools – most notably Active-HDL™, Riviera-PRO™ and Read More → "Creonic Joins Aldec UNITE™ Partner Programme and Accelerates the Development of its IP Cores with Aldec Linting and Advanced Verification Tools"

Laird Technologies Launches New Version of AZTEC™ Thermoelectric Module Simulation Software

November 15, 2012

St. Louis, Missouri, USA – November 13, 2012 – Laird Technologies, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of customized, performance-critical components for wireless systems and other advanced electronics applications, today announced the launch of a new version of AZTEC™, a thermoelectric module (TEM) simulation software.

AZTEC™ allows users to specify a given set of input variables based on application attributes and the program will select the optimal TEM(s) for trial. The program also contains an analysis worksheet, which simulates how the TEM(s) will function under a specific set of operating conditions. Available only online, the … Read More → "Laird Technologies Launches New Version of AZTEC™ Thermoelectric Module Simulation Software"

Atmel Introduces Miniature LIN Family with Lowest Power Consumption for Automotive Switch Scan and Ambient Lighting Applications

November 15, 2012

Heilbronn, Germany, November 15, 2012 – Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the availability of a new LIN family for automotive switch scan applications and in-vehicle ambient lighting control. The new devices, Atmel’s ATA664151 and ATA664251, include a broad range of on-chip functionalities that competing solutions can achieve only by combining multiple devices.

Available in ultra-small packages measuring just 5x5mm and 7x7mm, these new LIN devices significantly reduce the end-application footprint, cutting down the overall cost and development time for automotive ambient lighting applications.
… Read More → "Atmel Introduces Miniature LIN Family with Lowest Power Consumption for Automotive Switch Scan and Ambient Lighting Applications"

Agilent Technologies and Notre Dame Team Up on MIMO Wireless Technologies

November 15, 2012

SANTA CLARA, Calif., and SOUTH BEND, Ind., Nov. 14, 2012 – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) and the Wireless Institute at the University of Notre Dame today announced that they will establish a collaborative research initiative aimed at developing the next generation of multiple-input, multiple-output wireless technologies.

MIMO technologies involve multiple antenna systems as well as advanced signal-processing techniques. Agilent and researchers at the Wireless Institute have established a core test facility with real-time, broadband signal generation and channel emulation for MIMO wireless systems with up to four transmitter antennas and four receiver antennas.

“We are extremely grateful … Read More → "Agilent Technologies and Notre Dame Team Up on MIMO Wireless Technologies"

SWS’s State of the Art ASIC Enables Tronics’ Gyroscope

November 15, 2012

AIRO, Egypt – November13, 2012 – Si-Ware Systems (SWS), a premier provider of IC- and MEMS-based solutions for industrial and consumer applications, has developed and is supplying the high performance conditioning ASIC for Tronics’ new GYPRO2300 gyroscope.

The SWS conditioning ASIC along with Tronics’ MEMS element produces a gyroscope that has best in class performance when compared with other gyroscopes in the market today. The GYRPO2300 has a bias instability (Allen variance) of 1 degree per hour, an ultra-low noise density of 10°/h/Sqrt(Hz), and an excellent thermal bias stability of +/- 0.05 degrees per second.

SWS supported Tronics … Read More → "SWS’s State of the Art ASIC Enables Tronics’ Gyroscope"

Microsemi Delivers S-Band RF Power Transistor for Air Traffic Control Radar Aviation Applications

November 15, 2012

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—Nov. 15, 2012—Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, has expanded its family of radio frequency (RF) transistors based on gallium nitride (GaN) on silicon carbide (SiC) technologies with a new S-band 500 watt (W) RF device. The 2729GN-500 is targeted at high-power air traffic control airport surveillance radar (ASR) applications. ASR is used to monitor and control aircrafts in the terminal within approximately 100 miles of an airport.

The 2729GN-500 transistor delivers unparalleled performance of 500W of peak power with 12 decibel (dB) of … Read More → "Microsemi Delivers S-Band RF Power Transistor for Air Traffic Control Radar Aviation Applications"

Mentor Graphics Nucleus Innovate Program Boosts Embedded Development for Start-up Companies

November 15, 2012

WILSONVILLE, Ore., November 15, 2012—Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced its Mentor® Embedded Nucleus® Innovate Program designed to help businesses with less than $1M in annual revenue kick start their embedded development projects. Qualified companies can accelerate their embedded system development with software provided at no cost, including the Nucleus Real Time Operating System (RTOS), the popular Sourcery™ CodeBench GNU toolchain, and an ARM-based board support package (BSP) supporting Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) Stellaris ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers.

“The Nucleus Innovate Program is another great offering for our customers and a valuable reason why they … Read More → "Mentor Graphics Nucleus Innovate Program Boosts Embedded Development for Start-up Companies"

LynuxWorks LynxOS-SE Deployed by ITT Exelis in New Line of Software-Defined Radios

November 14, 2012

SAN JOSE, CA–November 12, 2012–LynuxWorks, Inc., a world leader in the embedded software market, today announced LynuxWorks’ LynxOS-SE real-time operating system (RTOS) has been selected by ITT Exelis for their new line of software-defined radios (SDR) that includes Soldier Radio, Rifleman Radio and SideHat^® variants for the U.S. and International SDR markets.

SDR must be certified by the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Joint Program Executive Office to be compliant with … Read More → "LynuxWorks LynxOS-SE Deployed by ITT Exelis in New Line of Software-Defined Radios"

Microchip’s New GestIC® Technology Enables Mobile-Friendly 3D Gesture Interfaces

November 14, 2012

CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 13, 2012 [NASDAQ: MCHP] — Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced its patented GestIC^® technology, which enables the next dimension in intuitive, gesture-based, non-contact user interfaces for a broad range of end products. The configurable MGC3130 is the world’s first electrical-field (E-field)-based 3D gesture controller, offering low-power, precise, fast and robust hand position tracking with free-space gesture recognition.

Watch a short video demonstration: Read More → "Microchip’s New GestIC® Technology Enables Mobile-Friendly 3D Gesture Interfaces"

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