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Coventor Strengthens Industry’s Only Integrated MEMS + IC Co-Design Solution With Advanced 3D Modeling In Newest Version Of MEMS+ Platform

November 9, 2012

CARY, North Carolina – November 7, 2012 – Coventor^®, Inc., the leading supplier of design automation software for developing micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), today introduced the MEMS+^® 3.0 design platform, the latest version of its unique MEMS+IC co-design platform aimed at accelerating development of complex 3D systems with state-of-the-art actuators, accelerometers and gyroscopes, microphones and other types of MEMS devices.

With the new … Read More → "Coventor Strengthens Industry’s Only Integrated MEMS + IC Co-Design Solution With Advanced 3D Modeling In Newest Version Of MEMS+ Platform"

A.M. Fitzgerald & Associates Selects Silex Microsystems’ SmartBlocks™ for Rapid Development of Semi-Custom MEMS Sensors

November 8, 2012

Järfälla, Sweden and Burlingame, California, November 7, 2012 – Silex Microsystems <http://www.silexmicrosystems.com> , the world’s largest pure-play MEMS foundry, announced today that A.M. Fitzgerald & Associates <http://www.amfitzgerald.com> (“AMFitzgerald”), a MEMS product development firm, has selected Silex’s SmartBlocks™ technology for its RocketMEMS™ program, a new model for designer-foundry collaboration that enables rapid and cost-effective development of MEMS sensors. Initially targeted for the pressure sensor market, AMFitzgerald’s new program leverages decades … Read More → "A.M. Fitzgerald & Associates Selects Silex Microsystems’ SmartBlocks™ for Rapid Development of Semi-Custom MEMS Sensors"

Xsens and STMicroelectronics Demonstrate Wearable Wireless 3D Body Motion Tracking

November 8, 2012

Enschede, the Netherlands, and Geneva, Switzerland, November 8, 2012 – Xsens, the leading innovator in 3D motion tracking technology and products, and STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the world’s top manufacturer of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)¹</ … Read More → "Xsens and STMicroelectronics Demonstrate Wearable Wireless 3D Body Motion Tracking"

IAR Systems improves 8051 development with new user-friendly features

November 8, 2012

Uppsala, Sweden—November 8, 2012—IAR Systems® has announced a new version of its compiler and debugger development tool suite IAR Embedded Workbench® for 8051. Version 8.20 adds a new editor and source browser, Subversion integration and enhanced debugger drivers.

By including a new … Read More → "IAR Systems improves 8051 development with new user-friendly features"

Hillcrest Labs Introduces 9-Axis Freespace(R) Sensor Module

November 8, 2012

Rockville, MD — November 8, 2012 — Hillcrest Labs, a market leader in multiplatform motion software and products, today announced the newest addition to its family of Freespace(R) Sensor Modules: the FSM-9, a fully-integrated 9-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU). The FSM-9 is a turnkey solution that combines MEMS sensor hardware with Hillcrest’s Freespace MotionEngine(TM) Universal sensor fusion software and a 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) in a compact surface-mount package. The FSM-9 is designed to enable fast development of high quality motion controlled products.

“The FSM-9 is an off-the-shelf motion solution that delivers ultimate performance for the … Read More → "Hillcrest Labs Introduces 9-Axis Freespace(R) Sensor Module"

Nextreme Offers New Thermoelectric Series for Energy Harvesting

November 7, 2012

DURHAM, N.C. (November 7, 2012) — Nextreme Thermal Solutions, the leader in micro-scale thermal management and power generation solutions, today announced a new series of thin-film thermoelectric power generators that offer higher power, more robust mechanical design and ease of integration with common sources of thermal energy. The eTEG™ PG8000 Series harvests waste heat from thermal sources, converting it into electricity for a variety of self-powered applications in the wireless sensor, automotive, aerospace, industrial and medical device markets.

The eTEG PG8000 Series includes five new modules that can produce between 2.7mW to 21.6 mW … Read More → "Nextreme Offers New Thermoelectric Series for Energy Harvesting"

Atollic announces Code Time RTOS support into TrueSTUDIO

November 7, 2012

Jonkoping, Sweden, 6 November 2012 – Atollic® today announced that the Abassi RTOS from Code Time Technologies can be used with their award-winning integrated development environment TrueSTUDIO®. In addition, Atollic have added trial RTOS project code into their online example projects repository, TrueSTORE®, greatly simplifying getting started using the Abassi RTOS.

“In the past few years, microcontrollers have increased in performance at a remarkable pace yet memory and CPU utilization are still at a premium.” comments Magnus Unemyr, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Atollic. “Code Time Technologies have addressed … Read More → "Atollic announces Code Time RTOS support into TrueSTUDIO"

Lattice To Showcase FPGA-Based Security & Surveillance Solutions At China Security Exop

November 7, 2012

HILLSBORO, OR – NOVEMBER 7, 2012 – Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced it will demonstrate several new FPGA-based camera designs at the China Security Expo in Beijing, China, from December 3 through December 6. Several of the camera solutions that will be featured were developed with Lattice partner organizations. The Lattice booth will be in Hall E1 at location Y13-14. More information about the China Security Expo is available at http://www.securitychina.com.cn/ … Read More → "Lattice To Showcase FPGA-Based Security & Surveillance Solutions At China Security Exop"

Rail-to-Rail 80V Power Monitor Measures Current & Voltage with +/-0.75% Accuracy

November 7, 2012

MILPITAS, CA – November 7, 2012 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2945, a wide range I²C system monitor that monitors the current, voltage and power of any 0V to 80V rail. In many cases, prior power monitoring solutions are limited to 3V to 5V supplies and monitor voltages less than 36V, requiring additional circuitry to monitor higher voltages. The LTC2945 has flexible power supply options, deriving power from a 4V … Read More → "Rail-to-Rail 80V Power Monitor Measures Current & Voltage with +/-0.75% Accuracy"

Altera’s Functional Safety Data Package for Industrial Applications Accelerates Design Time and Reduces Certification Risks

November 7, 2012

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Altera Corporation (Nasdaq: ALTR) today announced the availability of an updated version of its functional safety data package for automotive, industrial, medical and defense applications. Altera’s 2012 functional safety data package includes additional device support and enhanced software support, allowing customers using Cyclone® IV FPGAs to reduce risks and adhere to the latest safety regulations when developing safety-critical designs. The updated functional safety data package accelerates customer’ … Read More → "Altera’s Functional Safety Data Package for Industrial Applications Accelerates Design Time and Reduces Certification Risks"