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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"

Cadence Verification IP Significantly Reduces Verification Turnaround Time for ARM AMBA 4 Protocols

October 25, 2012

SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – October 25, 2012) – Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, today announced multiple successful verification projects using Cadence® Verification IP (VIP) for ARM® AMBA® protocols, one of the industry’s most widely used verification solutions for the AMBA protocol family. Leading customers, including CEVA, Inc., Faraday Technology Corporation, … Read More → "Cadence Verification IP Significantly Reduces Verification Turnaround Time for ARM AMBA 4 Protocols"

IBM Rational Rhapsody and LDRA tool suite streamline model to verification process

October 25, 2012

Wirral, UK. October 25, 2012 – LDRA, the leading provider of automated software verification, source code analysis and test tools, has fully integrated the LDRA tool suite® with IBM® Rational® Rhapsody® ensuring a seamless workflow from model-driven development to test and verification. IBM Rational Rhapsody, a UML-based modeling and code-generation tool, speeds the design of complex systems that often must meet industry certification standards.

Mouser Electronics Introduces New RF Technology Site

October 25, 2012

October 24, 2012 – Mouser Electronics, Inc. today announces its newest technology site on Mouser.com covering radio frequency Read More → "Mouser Electronics Introduces New RF Technology Site"

Poly-Platform 2.0 now available for Texas Instruments’ TMS320C6678

October 25, 2012

BURLINGAME, CA (October 25, 2012) — PolyCore Software, Inc. (PSI), leader in multicore software development solutions, today announced that Version 2.0 of its Poly-Platform&#153 multicore software platform, is available for Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) TMS320C6678 digital signal processor (DSP), based on the KeyStone multicore architecture. Poly-Platform is a bundle of productivity tools and runtime communications engine that simplifies the process of migrating to and developing applications for multicore platforms. With version 2.0, users have enhanced memory organization and increased functionality to take full advantage of the performance capabilities of TI’s multicore DSPs.

Applications can be streamlined … Read More → "Poly-Platform 2.0 now available for Texas Instruments’ TMS320C6678"

Ericsson Reveals Ability of Dynamic-Bus-Voltage Architecture to Save Power in Datacenters

October 25, 2012

Advanced board-power-consumption monitoring and control technologies enable significant energy savings, between 3 and 10 percent at board level
FRIDA II platform Advanced Bus Converters offer high efficiency and optimized mode of operation to adjust bus voltage for low- and high-traffic scenarios
BMR456-DBV and BMR457-DBV only products in their category able to deliver voltages as low as 4V to power ‘Sleep Mode’

A long-term pioneer in delivering leading-edge digital power solutions to reduce board power consumption, … Read More → "Ericsson Reveals Ability of Dynamic-Bus-Voltage Architecture to Save Power in Datacenters"