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Microchip Introduces Volatile Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)

August 28, 2012

CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug., 27, 2012 [NASDAQ: MCHP] — Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today introduced the volatile MCP47A1 Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). This low-power, low-cost DAC features a 1.8-5.5V wide operating voltage range, and is offered in a 6-pin SC70 package. The MCP47A1 is ideal for applications in the automotive, audio and industrial markets, such as portable, handheld battery-operated products, and applications such as set-point or offset trimming and sensitive mechanical-trim pot … Read More → "Microchip Introduces Volatile Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)"

MSC Embedded Announces Qseven Module with Media Processor for Imaging Applications

August 28, 2012

San Bruno, California – August 28, 2012 – MSC Embedded Inc., manufacturer of highly integrated standard board level products and customer-specific boards and systems, today announced their compact Qseven™ MSC Q7-TI8168 module in a new, higher-performance variant with a DaVinci DM8168 digital media processor by Texas Instruments (TI). The processor integrates an ARM^® Cortex-A8 RISC MPU (up to 1.5 GHz), the C674x Floating Point VLIW digital signal processor (DSP) with up to 8000 MIPS and 6000 MFLOPS, as well as video and graphics accelerators.

The DaVinci DM8168 digital media processor processes up to three 1080p 60 fps video streams simultaneously and … Read More → "MSC Embedded Announces Qseven Module with Media Processor for Imaging Applications"

High Voltage, Micropower Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator in ThinSOT Simplifies Design

August 28, 2012

MILPITAS, CA – August 28, 2012 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8300, a low quiescent current monolithic flyback regulator that significantly simplifies the design of an isolated DC/DC converter. No optocoupler, third winding or signal transformer are required for feedback since the output voltage is sensed from the primary-side flyback signal. The LT8300 operates over a 6V to 100V input voltage range, has a 260mA, 150 … Read More → "High Voltage, Micropower Isolated Monolithic Flyback Regulator in ThinSOT Simplifies Design"

STATS ChipPAC Advances Through Silicon Via Capabilities With the Qualification of 300mm Mid-End Processing and Low Volume Manufacturing

August 28, 2012

SINGAPORE–28/08/2012, UNITED STATES–(Marketwire – Aug 27, 2012) – STATS ChipPAC Ltd. (“STATS ChipPAC” or the “Company”) (SGX-ST: STATSChP), a leading semiconductor test and advanced packaging service provider, today announced that its Through Silicon Via (TSV)capabilities have achieved a new milestone with the qualification of its 300mm mid-end manufacturing operation and transition to low volume manufacturing.

STATS ChipPAC is firmly engaged with multiple strategic customers on TSV development programs which support the semiconductor industry’s … Read More → "STATS ChipPAC Advances Through Silicon Via Capabilities With the Qualification of 300mm Mid-End Processing and Low Volume Manufacturing"

NXP Releases Unique Class-D Amplifier Pushing Car Stereo Sound Into New Dimensions

August 28, 2012

EINDHOVEN, THE NETHERLANDS–(Marketwire – Aug 28, 2012) – NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced the TDF8599C, a new automotive stereo Class-D amplifier which targets sound systems in premium cars where high power output and efficiency are required. The device offers a supply voltage range up to 48V. This enables extremely high output power and the flexibility for sound designers to drive high-ohmic … Read More → "NXP Releases Unique Class-D Amplifier Pushing Car Stereo Sound Into New Dimensions"

Infinite Power Solutions Granted Key Encapsulation Patent

August 28, 2012

Littleton, Colo., August 28, 2012? – Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS), a U.S. clean-technology company and global leader in manufacturing solid-state, rechargeable batteries, today announced it has been granted a key battery encapsulation patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). U.S. Pat. No. 8,236,443 entitled, “Metal Film Encapsulation,” represents an ultra-thin, flexible encapsulation with a hermetic seal for use in manufacturing long-lasting, solid-state, thin-film batteries (TFBs). This high performance metal film encapsulation provides a significant competitive advantage for the company and is already in use to produce its Read More → "Infinite Power Solutions Granted Key Encapsulation Patent"

STMicroelectronics and FAW Group Establish Joint Laboratory to Drive Innovation in Automotive Electronics

August 28, 2012

BEIJING–(Marketwire – Aug 28, 2012) – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of automotive electronics, together with China FAW Group Corporation (FAW), one of the global leaders in the vehicle manufacturing industry, today announced the establishment of a joint laboratory in the FAW Group Research and Development Center emphasizing advanced research covering comprehensive cutting-edge solutions in power train, chassis, safety, car body, car infotainment, and new-energy technologies, as well as other automotive applications. FAW will adopt ST’ … Read More → "STMicroelectronics and FAW Group Establish Joint Laboratory to Drive Innovation in Automotive Electronics"

ARM and Synopsys Expand Collaboration to Optimize Power and Performance, and Accelerate Design and Verification for ARM Technology-based SoCs

August 28, 2012

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —

Highlights:

Industry leaders extend collaboration to benefit mutual customers across the broad ARM partner ecosystem
Synopsys licenses broad range of energy-efficient, high-performance ARM IP in multi-year agreement
Collaboration to deliver power and performance optimized methodologies for ARM® Cortex™ processors using Synopsys’ Galaxy™ Implementation Platform and ARM Artisan® physical IP and POP™ technology
Synopsys’ next-generation Discovery™ Verification IP (VIP) integrates new tests, checks and verification features to speed verification of AMBA® 4 ACE™-based System-on-Chips (SoCs)

Avnet Electronics Marketing Marks Third Year of Virtual Power Forum with Largest Technical Offering Yet

August 27, 2012

PHOENIX—August 22, 2012 — The stroke of midnight EDT on September 19, 2012 will mark the start of the third annual Power Forum, presented by Read More → "Avnet Electronics Marketing Marks Third Year of Virtual Power Forum with Largest Technical Offering Yet"

Lattice Announces Promotional Pricing For iCEblink40 Evaluation Kits

August 27, 2012

HILLSBORO, OR – August 27, 2012 – Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced promotional pricing for its recently released iCEblink40 Evaluation Kits. The iCE40™ mobileFPGA™ family, fabricated on non-volatile 40nm technology, is optimized for consumer and mobile applications that require low cost, low power and small footprint programmable logic devices.

Easy to Use Evaluation Kits

With two new iCEblink™ Evaluation Kits, engineers can easily evaluate and adopt non-volatile iCE40 technology. The iCEblink40-HX (High Performance) Evaluation Kit comes with an iCE40HX1K-VQ100 device (72 user … Read More → "Lattice Announces Promotional Pricing For iCEblink40 Evaluation Kits"