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Forte Rolls Out Latest Version of High-Level Synthesis Software

October 29, 2012

SAN JOSE, CALIF. –– October 29, 2012 –– Forte Design Systems™, a leading provider of software products that enable design at a higher level of abstraction and improve design results, today announced immediate availability of the latest version of its Cynthesizer™ SystemC high-level synthesis (HLS).

Enhancements, including increases to Cynthesizer’s performance and capacity, have been made across the entire tool suite to enable designs to be done faster and with better results. The latest features include new modeling … Read More → "Forte Rolls Out Latest Version of High-Level Synthesis Software"

Atmel Delivers World’s First Single-chip Solution that Integrates Touch And Sensor Hub Functionality to Enhance Users’ Experience

October 29, 2012

Single-chip Solutions Integrate maXTouch Controllers with maXFusion Technology
Enhances Gaming, Navigation and Virtual Reality Experiences for the User
Solutions Compatible with Both Windows 8 and Android-based Mobile Devices

San Jose, CA, October 29, 2012 – Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, today announced a range of microcontroller-based solutions that integrate touch and sensor hub functionality to enable superior user experience for a variety of mobile devices including smartphones, tablets, Ultrabooks and convertible PCs.

The new solutions build on Atmel’s leading maXTouch® controllers … Read More → "Atmel Delivers World’s First Single-chip Solution that Integrates Touch And Sensor Hub Functionality to Enhance Users’ Experience"

Cadence Highlights Customer Solutions at ARM TechCon 2012

October 26, 2012

SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – October 25, 2012) – Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, will demonstrate Cadence technologies and solutions for ARM-based designs throughout the three-day ARM TechCon 2012 conference.

Cadence and ARM have collaborated on the design and verification of high-performance SoCs and Systems using an optimized solution of tools and methodologies from Cadence with processors and physical IP from ARM. These will be featured during paper presentations and sponsored sessions during the event.Cadence … Read More → "Cadence Highlights Customer Solutions at ARM TechCon 2012"

Mentor Graphics Sourcery CodeBench Supports Qualcomm Technologies Hexagon Architecture for Embedded Software Development

October 26, 2012

WILSONVILLE, Ore., October 25, 2012—Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced that its Mentor® Embedded Sourcery™ CodeBench product supports code generation for the Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI) Hexagon™ DSP architecture for control and signal processing. Mentor Graphics is the first vendor to provide a commercially supported GNU toolchain for the Hexagon DSP architecture, supporting a wide range of embedded applications, including microcontroller, signal processing and control applications, along with commercial services to support this product offering.

With thousands of downloads a month, the Mentor Sourcery CodeBench technology is the industry’s most popular embedded development … Read More → "Mentor Graphics Sourcery CodeBench Supports Qualcomm Technologies Hexagon Architecture for Embedded Software Development"

RFEL now member of Altera Design Service Network

October 26, 2012

Newport, Isle of Wight, UK – 26 October 2012 – RFEL, who specializes in high performance electronic signal processing solutions, is now a member of the recently-launched, Altera Design Service Network (DSN) of Altera-qualified design experts.

“With ever shortening product development times and increasing product complexity, customers need to be able to engage with design service providers with the relevant expertise,” explained Michael Sharpless, Worldwide DSN Program Manager at Altera. “With RFEL’s experience designing with Altera FPGA’s, they are able to expedite customers’ product development and time-to-market. We … Read More → "RFEL now member of Altera Design Service Network"

STMicroelectronics Starts High-Volume Production of Motion and Orientation Sensor Solutions for Windows 8-Based Tablets

October 26, 2012

Geneva, October 26, 2012 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the world’s top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer^[1], has collaborated with Microsoft Corp. to develop a motion and orientation Human Interface Device (HID) sensor solution for the Windows 8 operating system. ST’s MEMS sensors and the sensor-hub solution are now ready to ship in high volumes with the release of Windows 8. Several major worldwide OEMs and ODMs have selected ST’s sensor solutions … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Starts High-Volume Production of Motion and Orientation Sensor Solutions for Windows 8-Based Tablets"

Telit Introduces LTE Module Expanding Automotive Product Line with 4G for North American and European Markets

October 25, 2012

Raleigh, October, 25, 2012 – Telit Wireless Solutions, a leading global vendor of high-quality machine-to-machine (M2M) modules and value-added services, today announced the introduction of the LE920 LTE module for European and North American OEM automotive and aftermarket segments. The new 920 form factor measures 34x40x2.8mm on a 198-pad LGA automotive-grade package. The product delivers 100Mbps-down and 50Mbps-up data rates on LTE networks and is fully fallback compatible with DC-HSPA+ delivering up to 42Mbs-down and 5.76Mbps-up where available. Quad-band GSM/GPRS and EDGE performance ensure the module connects even in remote … Read More → "Telit Introduces LTE Module Expanding Automotive Product Line with 4G for North American and European Markets"

Xilinx Addresses System Integration with All Programmable SoCs at ARM TechCon 2012

October 25, 2012

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 25, 2012 – Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced its participation at ARM® TechCon 2012, booth #515, October 30 – November 1, 2012. Xilinx

will spotlight its All Programmable SoC hardware development platforms, IP and software solutions for ARM system developers and demonstrate how its solutions enable developers to reach new levels of programmable system integration, design productivity, security and performance. In-booth demonstrations and technical sessions will highlight the broad base of end applications and design solutions enabled by Zynq™-7000 All Programmable SoCs. Xilinx will also host a panel of experts on the pressing need for … Read More → "Xilinx Addresses System Integration with All Programmable SoCs at ARM TechCon 2012"

TI’s new 28-V, 500-mA step-down converter provides highest efficiency at light loads

October 25, 2012

DALLAS (Oct. 24, 2012) – Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ:TXN) today introduced a synchronous, 28-V, 500-mA step-down DC/DC converter that can operate at less than 5 uA during “sleep” mode. The new TPS62175 maintains high efficiency during light load operation, while supporting ultra-low power microcontrollers that operate in 12-V, 15-V and 24-V applications, such as industrial sensor, smart meter, Read More → "TI’s new 28-V, 500-mA step-down converter provides highest efficiency at light loads"

Semtech Introduces Next-Generation Capacitive Touch Platform with High Resolution Sensing

October 25, 2012

CAMARILLO, California – Oct 25, 2012 – Semtech Corporation. (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced the SX95xx platform of capacitive touch ICs for a wide range of home appliances and consumer electronics. The feature-rich touch button family enhances the ECO mode present in many green home electronics by integrating an IR decoder for system wake up. This enables the host to go into sleep mode during system standby and minimizes the overall power consumption.

The analog sensor front end in … Read More → "Semtech Introduces Next-Generation Capacitive Touch Platform with High Resolution Sensing"

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