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SVTC Technologies Partners with Process Relations to Streamline Process Development

May 2, 2012

As part of its continuing effort to offer customers access to world-class solutions, SVTC Technologies, the premier innovation partner for accelerating nanotechnology innovation, announced today it has adopted XperiDesk® — a comprehensive solution for the efficient management of high-tech process development — from the Dortmund, Germany based company, Process Relations, GmbH, a world leader in the area of semiconductor process management software.

XperiDesk, a Process Development Execution System (PDES), improves planning and assists in the preparation of experimental process development by providing easy access to existing knowledge and allowing users to utilize past process experimental data to its fullest … Read More → "SVTC Technologies Partners with Process Relations to Streamline Process Development"

Fully Differential Amplifier Drives 18-bit ADCs & Consumes only 5mW

May 2, 2012

MILPITAS, CA – May 2, 2012 – Linear Technology announces the LTC6362, a low power fully differential amplifier that can drive high precision 16- and 18-bit SAR ADCs at only 1mA supply current. With 200µV max input offset voltage and 3.9nV/?Hz input-referred noise, it is well suited for precision industrial and data acquisition applications.

The LTC6362 has an output common-mode pin with … Read More → "Fully Differential Amplifier Drives 18-bit ADCs & Consumes only 5mW"

Wurldtech Provides Testing Accreditation for Siemens CERT Lab

May 1, 2012

VANCOUVER, BC – May 1, 2012 – Wurldtech Security Technologies, leaders in cyber security solutions for embedded devices and critical infrastructure, and Siemens ProductCERT (Cyber Emergency Readiness Team) Lab, as part of Siemens Corporate Technology, today announced that Siemens has been accredited by Wurldtech to perform Achilles® Communication Certification testing.

Achilles Communication Certification, an internationally recognized certification, provides a robustness and security benchmark for embedded device used in critical industrial infrastructure. This program assesses the network robustness of industrial devices and certifies that they meet a formal and comprehensive set of requirements and conformance.

Ember’s ZigBee platform achieves Golden Unit certification for new ZigBee Light Link standard

May 1, 2012

Ember, a leading provider of low-power wireless mesh networking technology, announced its ZigBee platform – chips, software and tools – has achieved Golden Unit certification from the ZigBee Alliance for the newly ratified ZigBee Light Link™ standard.

ZigBee Light Link is a wireless interoperability standard for consumer LED lighting and control products. It allows consumers to wirelessly gain control over all their LED fixtures, light bulbs, timers, remotes and switches. … Read More → "Ember’s ZigBee platform achieves Golden Unit certification for new ZigBee Light Link standard"

New Empress SDK for Android Gets SQLite API

May 1, 2012

Beltsville, MD, May 1, 2012 – Empress Software, developers of the robust, agile Empress Embedded Database, announces its latest Empress SDK for the development of advanced database applications running on Android. As applications for mobile devices get more sophisticated, Empress SDK for Android helps apps keep up with heavier data demands. The new Empress API for SQLite makes it even easier to convert SQLite databases to faster, more reliable Empress databases.

Empress SDK for Android helps developers create new database applications or migrate existing database applications to Android quickly. To minimize modification to an existing application, the … Read More → "New Empress SDK for Android Gets SQLite API"

Advantech selects Innovasic’s RapID Platform for Profinet I/O Modules

May 1, 2012

ALBUQUERQUE, NM, USA – Innovasic is pleased to announce that Advantech has selected the Innovasic RapID Platform solution with the fido1100 Communication Controller to provide Profinet Class B connectivity in their new ADAM-6100PN series of real-time Profinet I/O modules for factory automation.

“Innovasic’s fido1100-based RapID Platform for Industrial Ethernet enables customers to quickly and cost-effectively get new products to market,” said Jordon Woods, Innovasic CTO. “By utilizing the flexible architecture and programmability of the platform, customers can rapidly release a series of compatible industrial Ethernet products,” he concluded.

“Innovasic’s platform provided … Read More → "Advantech selects Innovasic’s RapID Platform for Profinet I/O Modules"

Cree Introduces the Industry’s Most Comprehensive LED Luminaire Test

May 1, 2012

DURHAM, N.C.–LED lighting leader Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) announces the addition of TEMPO 24 to its comprehensive suite of Cree Services for LED luminaires. The new TEMPO (Thermal Electrical Mechanical Photometric Optical) 24 service combines IES LM-79-08 photometric testing with an extensive set of LED performance tests that surpasses all industry testing parameters and can help ensure total system design and quality. The Cree Durham Technology Center has been accredited by The National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) and furthers Cree’s commitment … Read More → "Cree Introduces the Industry’s Most Comprehensive LED Luminaire Test"

Maxim to Demo Newest Technology for Lighting Control and Optical Sensing at Lightfair 2012

May 1, 2012

Sunnyvale, CA—May 1, 2012—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) will attend Lightfair® International in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 9 to 11, 2012, and will debut a new reference design that is a complete solution for the control and power measurement of two outdoor luminaires.

Lightfair International is the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting tradeshow and conference. Maxim will also demonstrate integrated circuit (IC) solutions for optical sensing, LED drivers/controllers, and powerline communications (PLC).

Maxim Demonstrations Will Showcase

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Libelium unveils the top 50 Internet of Things Applications

May 1, 2012

Zaragoza, Spain – May 1st, 2012 – The exponentially growing number of objects connected to the Internet is completely changing our world. What new business models will appear? Which processes can be optimized? How many vertical markets will benefit? Libelium, a wireless sensor networks platform provider, has released the document “50 Sensor Applications for a Smarter World. Get Inspired!” covering the most disruptive sensor and Internet of Things applications.

The list is grouped in 12 different verticals, showing how the Internet of Things is becoming the next technological revolution. It … Read More → "Libelium unveils the top 50 Internet of Things Applications"

XMOS Simplifies Audio System Design with Real-time Debugging Tools

May 1, 2012

Bristol, UK and Burlingame, Calif. (May 1, 2012) – XMOS®, developer of the industry’s first event-driven 32-bit embedded processor, announces the release of its new XMOS Development Environment (XDE) tool suite with enhanced support for real-time system design.

Audio interfacing and signal processing systems require low-latency transport and predictable processing of data. To address this need, XMOS development tools incorporate the unique XScope and XMOS Timing Analyzer (XTA), which allow designers to verify functionality, meet timing and tune audio processing. The tools also include updated compilers for C, C++ and XC, … Read More → "XMOS Simplifies Audio System Design with Real-time Debugging Tools"

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