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New VPX Mass Storage Module Boots over SATA/SAS and PCI Express for Use with Any CPU

October 12, 2012

WIXOM, Mich., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The new Xembedded XVPX-9756 is a SATA/SAS bootable storage module, in a 3U form factor, suitable for use with any CPU. It supports dual slim SATA drives or a single 2.5″ drive, either rotating or solid-state. The module connects directly to the CPU via SATA signals or by means of PCI Express signals through an on-board controller. Given its connectivity options, the XVPX-9756 is an unequaled bootable storage solution. The operating range is 0 to 70 degrees C or -40 to 85 degrees C, dependent upon thermal options. List price is $1,345.00 for air-cooled, $2,025.00 for conduction-cooled, and $2,590.00 for REDI … Read More → "New VPX Mass Storage Module Boots over SATA/SAS and PCI Express for Use with Any CPU"

Codethink Demonstrates Rapid Kernel Upgrades with Baserock Embedded Linux

October 11, 2012

Shanghai, China – 11th October 2012 – Codethink, a provider of software engineering services for mobile and embedded devices, has unveiled and demonstrated Baserock Embedded Linux at the GENIVI automotive industry trade association meeting for in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) standards in Shanghai, China. Codethink showed a full upgrade of a Linux system image kernel from version 3.2 to 3.6 in less than 10 minutes showing how the engineer tool saves vast amounts of developer time. The Linux 3.6 kernel is the latest stable kernel released on 1 October 2012.

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Atmel Launches MCU-Based RF Transceiver IC Family with Industry’s Lowest Power Consumption and Leading RF Performance

October 11, 2012

Heilbronn, Germany, October 10, 2012 – Atmel^® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced the availability of a new family of low-power, high-performance microcontroller-based RF transceivers designed specifically for the automotive and smart RF markets.

With the industry’s lowest power consumption, high sensitivity and high output power, the three new devices (ATA5831, ATA5832 and ATA5833) are ideal for automotive applications including remote keyless entry (RKE), passive entry go (PEG), remote start (RS) and tire pressure monitoring (TPMS) systems. This new RF family is also ideal for various smart RF applications including … Read More → "Atmel Launches MCU-Based RF Transceiver IC Family with Industry’s Lowest Power Consumption and Leading RF Performance"

Synopsys and TSMC Deliver 3D-IC Design Support

October 11, 2012

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

Supports multi-die integration using TSMC CoWoS™ technology
Includes enhanced versions of Synopsys’ Galaxy™ Implementation Platform tools
Increases productivity, accelerates time to market and speeds time to volume

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced that it is delivering a comprehensive 3D-IC design solution that is included in TSMC’s CoWoS™ (Chip on Wafer on Substrate) Reference Flow. The design flow is … Read More → "Synopsys and TSMC Deliver 3D-IC Design Support"

Xilinx Headlines All Programmable Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Integration at SAE Convergence 2012

October 11, 2012

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2012 – Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced it will spotlight how it is laying the foundation for implementing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in automobiles by accelerating system integration with its next-generation automotive solutions at SAE Convergence 2012, booth #909, October 16-17 at the Cobo Center.

What: SAE Convergence 2012

Where: Detroit, MI, Cobo Center, Booth #909

When: Conference & Exhibits – October 16-17, 2012

Mouser Quality Expert to Speak at SAE 2012 Counterfeit Avoidance Symposium

October 11, 2012

October 10, 2012 – Mouser Electronics, Inc. today announced it is participating in a symposium on the negative impact of counterfeit electronic parts and the processes to mitigate their effect on manufacturers.

The SAE 2012 Counterfeit Parts Avoidance Symposium, scheduled for Nov. 2 in … Read More → "Mouser Quality Expert to Speak at SAE 2012 Counterfeit Avoidance Symposium"

Kilopass’ Next-Generation Gusto-2™ Targets Instant-On Mobile Devices

October 11, 2012

SANTA CLARA, CALIF. — October 11, 2012 — Kilopass Technology, Inc., a leading provider of semiconductor logic non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP), today announced Gusto-2™, its second generation of code storage products, to serve the increasing numbers … Read More → "Kilopass’ Next-Generation Gusto-2™ Targets Instant-On Mobile Devices"

Jumpstart automotive and transportation designs with TI’s new Hercules™ TMS570 ARM® safety microcontrollers, power management IC (PMIC) and motor driver

October 10, 2012

Houston, TX (October 10, 2012) –Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) announces 12 new Hercules™ TMS570 ARM^® Cortex^™-R4 safety microcontrollers, complementary TPS65831-Q1 multi-rail safety power management integrated circuit (PMIC) and DRV3201-Q1 safety motor driver from TI. The Hercules TMS570 safety microcontrollers, along with TI’s first functional safety PMIC and the industry’s first functional safety motor driver, form a “safety … Read More → "Jumpstart automotive and transportation designs with TI’s new Hercules™ TMS570 ARM® safety microcontrollers, power management IC (PMIC) and motor driver"

Atmel Showcases World’s First ARM Cortex-M4 Processor-Based Single-Chip Solution for PRIME Smart Metering Applications

October 10, 2012

Metering Billing/CRMShow, Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 9, 2012 – Atmel^®Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today showcased the world’s first single-chip power line communications (PLC)-based solution using an ARM^® Cortex™-M4 processor-based microcontroller (MCU) targeting the rapidly growing PRIME smart metering market at the Metering Billing/CRM Show in Amsterdam.

Atmel’s SAM4SP32A is a new compact, highly integrated solution that combines a Cortex-M4 processor-based MCU, 2MB of dual-bank Flash, 160KB SRAM … Read More → "Atmel Showcases World’s First ARM Cortex-M4 Processor-Based Single-Chip Solution for PRIME Smart Metering Applications"

MunEDA Exhibits and Presents at TSMC OIP Ecosystem Forum 2012

October 10, 2012

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2012 – MunEDA, developer of the industry’s broadest family of advanced circuit analysis, modeling and optimization solutions, now supports TSMC 20nm process technology and will exhibit this capability at the TSMC OIP Open Innovation Platform Ecosystem Forum 2012 at the San Jose Convention Center, on October 16, 2012. MunEDA also will present in the Forum’s Technical Proceeding Book several circuit tutorial cases using the MunEDA WiCkeD^TM analysis and sizing environment targeting TSMC 20nm process technology. The … Read More → "MunEDA Exhibits and Presents at TSMC OIP Ecosystem Forum 2012"