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Introducing the industry leading HDAV2000 for advanced video and audio capture

September 26, 2012

New York, USA and Cambridge, England, September 25 2012 – Advanced Micro Peripherals (AMP), a world leader in the design and development of high quality embedded video solutions, is delighted to announce the introduction of the HDAV2000, an ultra-low latency, high definition H264 codec.

Built on established and trusted AMP technology, the HDAV2000 encodes video to industry standard H.264 format and delivers high video compression ratios together with unprecedented ultra-low latency performance.

The HDAV2000 is completely reliable, rugged and robust and performs consistently across a wide spectrum of demanding applications including remote moving platforms, remotely guided vehicles, UAVs, … Read More → "Introducing the industry leading HDAV2000 for advanced video and audio capture"

Free EMA App Links Components between Digi-Key and OrCAD Capture

September 26, 2012

Rochester, NY (September 26, 2012) – EMA Design Automation™ (ema-eda.com), one of the world’s largest Electronic Design Automation Value Added Resellers, today announced the release of EMA Part Link™, a Cadence® OrCAD® Capture app that connects parts on the schematic to the vast Digi-Key® database of immediately available components.

“Many of our customers experience difficulties generating complete and correct BOMS for ordering parts,” said Manny Marcano, president and CEO of EMA. “The problem is often as simple as having an incorrect part number that’s either not orderable or … Read More → "Free EMA App Links Components between Digi-Key and OrCAD Capture"

Zuken’s PCB Design Suites Add Support for Xilinx’s Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoCs

September 26, 2012

26 September 2012 – Munich, Germany and Westford, MA, USA – Zuken, a leader in PCB Systems and IC Package design, has announced support for Xilinx’s Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoCs within its CR-8000 and CR-5000 PCB design suites.

Zuken’s Graphical Pin Manager (GPM) FPGA and PCB co-design environment now includes Xilinx’s Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoCs, and 7 series FPGAs, within its device library.

This allows designers working with Read More → "Zuken’s PCB Design Suites Add Support for Xilinx’s Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoCs"

X-FAB to Invest More than $50M in MEMS Operations

September 26, 2012

Erfurt, Germany – Sept. 26, 2012 – X-FAB Silicon Foundries today announced it will invest more than $50M during the next three years in cleanroom space, new equipment, R&D and staff for its MEMS operations. These investments reflect X-FAB’s significant focus on MEMS to support the expected growth in MEMS services. The new brand X-FAB MEMS Foundry on X-FAB’s campus in Erfurt focuses solely on advanced MEMS manufacturing and developments, and will consolidate all of X-FAB’s MEMS … Read More → "X-FAB to Invest More than $50M in MEMS Operations"

NMI launch UK automotive electronics innovation network to drive change and global competitiveness

September 26, 2012

Warwick University, 26th September 2012: The UK electronic systems trade association NMI has today launched the Automotive Electronic Systems Innovation Network (AESIN). The creation of the network is supported by many of the country’s largest car manufacturers and supply chain partners, including Jaguar LandRover, Lotus, Nissan, McLaren Electronic Systems, Freescale, Infineon, Renesas and Visteon.

“Vehicle design has changed dramatically in recent times and cars are no longer simple mechanical machines; they are now dependent on electronic systems that make them greener, safer and more comfortable,” said Derek Boyd, CEO of NMI. “A further revolution … Read More → "NMI launch UK automotive electronics innovation network to drive change and global competitiveness"

Himax Imaging Adopts Cypress’s EZ-USB® FX3™ Peripheral Controller For Its USB 3.0 5M Sensor Evaluation Board

September 26, 2012

SAN JOSE, Calif., September 26, 2012, – Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: CY) today announced that Himax Imaging, Inc. (“Himax Imaging”), a leading CMOS image sensor manufacturer, has selected Cypress’s EZ-USB® FX3™ peripheral controller for its USB 3.0 5M Sensor Evaluation Board. This evaluation board can be used with a variety of imaging sensors, including the popular HM5065(5M), HM3451(3.4M), HM2056/2057(2M), HM1375 (1.3M) and HM1055(HD) models, which are widely used in application such as PC cameras, document scanners and industrial cameras.

FX3 is the industry’s first … Read More → "Himax Imaging Adopts Cypress’s EZ-USB® FX3™ Peripheral Controller For Its USB 3.0 5M Sensor Evaluation Board"

Microchip’s New Embedded Wi-Fi® Development Boards Integrate TCP/IP Stack; Enable Internet of Things Via Simple Serial Connection

September 26, 2012

CHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 25, 2012 [NASDAQ: MCHP] — Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the integration of its Wi-Fi^® modules from the recent Roving Networks acquisition into its flexible, modular Explorer development systems supporting all of Microchip’s 8, 16 and 32-bit PIC^® microcontrollers. The RN-131 and RN-171 PICtail™/PICtail Plus daughter boards are the first two products developed by Microchip based on Roving Networks modules. These modules use a simple serial interface to connect with any PIC microcontroller, and expand < … Read More → "Microchip’s New Embedded Wi-Fi® Development Boards Integrate TCP/IP Stack; Enable Internet of Things Via Simple Serial Connection"

Cadence Allegro Accelerates Product Creation Through Efficient Collaborative ECAD Environment Using Microsoft SharePoint

September 25, 2012

SANTA CLARA, CA–(Marketwire – September 25, 2012) – PCB WEST — Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, today announced the newest release of its Allegro® printed circuit board (PCB) technology, addressing customer need for a streamlined solution for efficient product creation. Allegro 16.6 accelerates timing closure for high-speed interfaces by 30-50 percent, through timing-aware … Read More → "Cadence Allegro Accelerates Product Creation Through Efficient Collaborative ECAD Environment Using Microsoft SharePoint"

Semtech’s 30V Micropower Buck Regulator Platform Improves Battery Life and Reduces Standby Power in Consumer Applications

September 25, 2012

CAMARILLO, Calif., Sept 25, 2012 — Semtech Corporation. (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today launched the first device in its platform of high-efficiency micropower step-down switching regulators. The SC4530 is a 30V micropower buck regulator that provides light-load efficiency greater than 80% at 650µA output and an ultra-small, 50mm² solution footprint. This combination of features addresses the key requirements for long battery life, small size and design simplicity in notebook PCs … Read More → "Semtech’s 30V Micropower Buck Regulator Platform Improves Battery Life and Reduces Standby Power in Consumer Applications"

Altium to demonstrate the power of Altium Designer at electronica 2012

September 25, 2012

Karlsruhe, Germany – 25 September 2012 – Altium <http://www.live.altium.com/> , provider of design software and services for the development of electronic and mechatronic systems, will showcase the award-winning Altium Designer software at electronica 2012 <http://www.electronica.de/en/home> in Munich. From 13 – 16 November the company will present the latest product innovations and services to the industry.

Visitors to Stand 659 in Hall A1 can discover the capabilities … Read More → "Altium to demonstrate the power of Altium Designer at electronica 2012"

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