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Cadence Demonstrates Collaboration, Innovation and Technology Leadership at 49th DAC

May 22, 2012

SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – May 22, 2012) – Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, will demonstrate the latest innovations and solutions to key technology challenges, solved in collaboration with customers and partners, at DAC 2012.

WHERE:
DAC 2012 will take place at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco

WHEN:
Sunday, June 3 through Thursday, June 7, 2012

WHAT:
Connect with Cadence and its partners at DAC for a variety of … Read More → "Cadence Demonstrates Collaboration, Innovation and Technology Leadership at 49th DAC"

Digi-Key Corporation and Maxwell Technologies Sign Global Distribution Agreement

May 22, 2012

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., and SAN DIEGO, Calif., USA – Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s largest selection of electronic … Read More → "Digi-Key Corporation and Maxwell Technologies Sign Global Distribution Agreement"

congatec Unveils COM Express Type6 Module Based on AMD Embedded R-Series Platform With Unprecedented Graphics

May 22, 2012

San Diego, California * * * May 21, 2012 * * * congatec Inc., a leading manufacturer of embedded computer modules does it again with the AMD Embedded R-Series APU and introduces the new conga-TFS COM Express module based on Type6 Pin Out.

The integration of AMD Embedded R-Series APU expands the COM Express standard with a new module that combines power efficient high-performance x86 processing, unprecedented integrated graphics performance and high performance parallel processing support.

The conga-TFS enables multimedia advancements and an exceptional visual experience across applications.

“We expect AMD Embedded R-Series APUs to be a great addition to our … Read More → "congatec Unveils COM Express Type6 Module Based on AMD Embedded R-Series Platform With Unprecedented Graphics"

I-jet now shipping—gives new possibilities for debugging ARM applications

May 21, 2012

Uppsala, Sweden—May 21, 2012—IAR Systems® announces that I-jet™, the new high-performing in-circuit debugging probe, is now available for immediate delivery. Thanks to its advanced features and high performance, I-jet gives new possibilities for very fast, and stable, debugging. It is seamlessly integrated into the high-performing C/C++ compiler and debugger tool suite IAR Embedded Workbench® for ARM.

I-jet provides an exceptionally fast debugging platform, with download speeds of up to 1 MB per second, JTAG and Serial Wire Debug (SWD) clocking at up to 32 MHz, and Serial Wire Output (SWO) frequencies of up to 60 … Read More → "I-jet now shipping—gives new possibilities for debugging ARM applications"

Nufront’s Third-Generation Mobile Applications Processor Powered by Cadence DDR3/3L/LPDDR2 Memory Interface IP Solution

May 21, 2012

SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – May 21, 2012) – Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, today announced that Nufront’s NS115 chipset integrated the Cadence configurable DDR3/3L/LPDDR2 Memory Controller and Hard PHY IP core in its dual-core ARM® Cortex™-A9 based mobile applications processor. The TSMC 40nm LP 32-bit … Read More → "Nufront’s Third-Generation Mobile Applications Processor Powered by Cadence DDR3/3L/LPDDR2 Memory Interface IP Solution"

Eurocom Racer 2.0 scores P22111 in 3DMark Vantage powered by the world’s most powerful GPU AMD Radeon HD 7970M

May 21, 2012

Eurocom Corporation (www.eurocom.com), a developer of long lifespan, fully upgradable Notebooks and Mobile Workstations has been testing the AMD Radeon HD 7970M in its new line of 3^rd Generation Intel Core i7 (Ivy Bridge) powered notebooks. Eurocom technicians achieved a score of P22111 in 3DMark Vantage in the EUROCOM Racer and a score of P5848 in 3DMark 11.

The AMD Radeon HD 7970M is currently the highest performing mobile GPU by AMD, giving Eurocom customers a superior choice of video processor options to … Read More → "Eurocom Racer 2.0 scores P22111 in 3DMark Vantage powered by the world’s most powerful GPU AMD Radeon HD 7970M"

Plessey Semiconductors launches PS25203 EPIC sensor for automotive applications at Chicago Sensor Expo 2012

May 21, 2012

Plymouth, ENGLAND – 21 May 2012 – Plessey Semiconductors’ award winning EPIC™ sensor technology has been creating considerable interest with car manufacturers as it can be used to provide low cost, reliable detection systems for several automotive applications. Plessey will be launching a version, the PS25203, which is specifically aimed at this market at the Chicago Sensor Expo 2012. This has a lower gain and higher input impedance making it ideal for certain types of contactless ECG measurement such as driver fatigue monitoring or seat occupancy. The EPIC sensor is a completely new area of sensor technology and works by measuring tiny changes in … Read More → "Plessey Semiconductors launches PS25203 EPIC sensor for automotive applications at Chicago Sensor Expo 2012"

Atmel Showcases Latest Arduino Development Boards Using Atmel AVR and ARM Processor-Based MCUs

May 21, 2012

Maker Faire, San Mateo, CA, May 19, 2012 – Atmel^®Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch solutions, today announced the company will be demonstrating Arduino’s latest development boards based on Atmel AVR^® UC3, megaAVR^® and SAM3X8 ARM^®processor-based MCUs in booth #82 at the San Mateo Maker Faire May 19-20.

The three easy-to-use development boards that enable design engineers to quickly get their project or design started within the Arduino ecosystem include:

Arduino Due. Based on an Atmel ARM Cortex™-M3 processor-based … Read More → "Atmel Showcases Latest Arduino Development Boards Using Atmel AVR and ARM Processor-Based MCUs"

42V, 2.5A(IOUT), 2.2MHz Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter Delivers 96% Efficiency, Consumes Only 2.5µA of Quiescent Current

May 21, 2012

MILPITAS, CA – May 21, 2012 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT8610, a 2.5A, 42V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. Synchronous rectification delivers efficiency as high as 96% while Burst Mode® operation keeps quiescent current under 2.5µA in no-load standby conditions. The LT8610’s 3.4V to 42V input voltage range makes it ideal for automotive and industrial applications. Its internal 3.5A switches can deliver up to 2.5A of continuous output current to voltages … Read More → "42V, 2.5A(IOUT), 2.2MHz Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter Delivers 96% Efficiency, Consumes Only 2.5µA of Quiescent Current"

NLT Technologies Introduces Mid-Size, Full High-Definition LCD Module with Superior Viewing Performance for Portable Broadcasting Equipment

May 21, 2012

KAWASAKI, DUSSELDORF, Germany, May 21, 2012 — NLT Technologies, Ltd. (NLT), together with its sales and marketing channel in Europe, Renesas Electronics Europe GmbH, today announced the successful development of a new 9.0-inch (23 centimeters diagonal) full high-definition (FHD) LCD module that delivers superior viewing performance in a mid-size form factor. The new display module, part number NL192108AC10-01D, incorporates NLT’s proprietary Super Fine TFT (SFT) technology to achieve ultra-wide viewing angles without compromising brightness or color gamut, while providing FHD (1920×1080) resolution for portable broadcasting equipment and other for … Read More → "NLT Technologies Introduces Mid-Size, Full High-Definition LCD Module with Superior Viewing Performance for Portable Broadcasting Equipment"