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LAPIS Semiconductor Announces an Ultra-Low Power, Ultra-Compact Sensor Hub Microcontroller for Smartphones & Accessories

July 12, 2012

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – June 5, 2012 – LAPIS Semiconductor (formerly OKI Semiconductor), a ROHM Group company, announces the development of the ML610Q792 Sensor Hub Microcontroller—the industry’s smallest microcontroller designed for integrated, low-power control of multiple sensors in smartphones.

The ML610Q792 makes it possible to deploy new cloud-based features and services in smartphones that would otherwise … Read More → "LAPIS Semiconductor Announces an Ultra-Low Power, Ultra-Compact Sensor Hub Microcontroller for Smartphones & Accessories"

Renesas Electronics 7th-Generation 650V and 1250V IGBT Series Sets a New Technology Benchmark Enabling High-Efficiency Solutions in Industrial Applications such as Inverters for Solar Power and Industrial Motors

July 12, 2012

TOKYO, Japan, July 11, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced 13 new products in its 7th-generation Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) lineup with industry-leading high performance. The new IGBTs include the RJH/RJP65S series for 650V and RJP1CS series for 1250V. The new IGBTs are power semiconductor devices used in systems that convert DC into AC power, and are designed for applications that handle high voltages and large currents, such as power conditioners (power converters) for solar power generators and industrial motors. The 7th-generation technology, based on enhanced thin wafer process, sets … Read More → "Renesas Electronics 7th-Generation 650V and 1250V IGBT Series Sets a New Technology Benchmark Enabling High-Efficiency Solutions in Industrial Applications such as Inverters for Solar Power and Industrial Motors"

Zuken gathers innovative minds from more than 800 global companies

July 12, 2012

12 July, 2012 – Munich, Germany and Westford, MA, USA – Zuken announces the launch of a new annual conference for their user community. A technology leader in electrical and electronic design, and data management solutions, Zuken welcomes attendees from a diverse range of industries to eight locations worldwide. Users of Zuken’s tools, their managers and industry media alike will find sessions to interest, inform and inspire at each event.

Steve Chidester, Zuken’s Head of International Marketing, says: “We’ve listened to attendee feedback from all of our local events and incorporated new ideas to create Zuken Innovation … Read More → "Zuken gathers innovative minds from more than 800 global companies"

12.1-in Open-Frame Panel PC for Industrial Applications

July 12, 2012

July 12, 2012, Arlington, TX – Today WinSystems introduced a 12.1-inch open frame, color flat panel PC and 1.66GHz single board computer (SBC) based on the Intel^® Atom^™ processor. The PPC3-12 panel PC is a compact, ready-to-mount flat panel display subsystem that also includes a resistive touchscreen integrated into a chassis less than three inches deep. The open frame (i.e. without a front bezel) chassis permits flexible mounting of the system for OEMs and … Read More → "12.1-in Open-Frame Panel PC for Industrial Applications"

Cadence Adds Powerful New Capabilities to Its PCI Express Verification IP Including PIPE4 Support

July 11, 2012

PCI-SIG® DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE — Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, today announced powerful new capabilities in its PCI Express® Verification IP (PCIe® VIP) which result in more in-depth verification of the most current PCI Express specification at both the block and system-on-chip (SoC) levels. The comprehensive Cadence technology includes … Read More → "Cadence Adds Powerful New Capabilities to Its PCI Express Verification IP Including PIPE4 Support"

InvenSense Sets a New Industry Benchmark with the World’s Smallest Six-axis Integrated MotionTracking Device

July 11, 2012

SUNNYVALE, California, July 10, 2012 – InvenSense, Inc. (NYSE: INVN), the leading provider of MotionTracking^™ devices for consumer electronics, today introduced the MPU-6500, the company’s second-generation 6-axis MotionTracking device for smartphones, tablets, wearable sensors, and other consumer markets. The MPU-6500, delivered in … Read More → "InvenSense Sets a New Industry Benchmark with the World’s Smallest Six-axis Integrated MotionTracking Device"

Vicor Delivers First Direct 48V-to-Processor, Intel x86-compliant Solution for Datacenter and Telecom Applications

July 11, 2012

Tokyo, Japan – July 11, 2012 – Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) today announced at the Techno-Frontier conference in Tokyo its direct 48V-to-processor power conversion solution for the datacenter, cloud computing and telecom markets. Vicor’s Factorized Power solution complies with Intel’s x86 VR12.0 voltage regulation specification. Vicor’s current multiplication from 48V directly to a 1V microprocessor load enables more efficient power distribution and eliminates duplicate conversion stages found in traditional 48V to 12V to 1V power systems, yielding more than 5% greater overall efficiency in a package size that’s 3X smaller than competing offerings.

With increasing demands on datacenter … Read More → "Vicor Delivers First Direct 48V-to-Processor, Intel x86-compliant Solution for Datacenter and Telecom Applications"

Infinite Power Solutions Launches Self-Powered Wireless Environmental Sensor Eval Kit

July 11, 2012

Littleton, Colo., July 10, 2012? – (IPS), an industry leader in solid-state, rechargeable, thin-film battery solutions today announced the availability of the IPS-EVAL-EH-02 Wireless Environmental Sensor Energy Harvesting Evaluation Kit. The new evaluation kit is a complete wireless sensor reference design that includes a microcontroller and radio module from Microchip Technology and multiple indoor environmental sensors. … Read More → "Infinite Power Solutions Launches Self-Powered Wireless Environmental Sensor Eval Kit"

CUI’s ac-dc modules deliver up to 2 Watts from 0.8 in3 space-saving package

July 11, 2012

TUALATIN, Ore. – July 10, 2012 – CUI Inc announces 12 new ac-dc encapsulated power modules for space-constrained applications. The 1 W VSK-S1 series and 2 W VSK-S2 series feature ultra-compact 0.8 in3 packages measuring 1.32” x 0.87” x 0.70” (33.7 x 22.2 x 18 mm). With industry-leading no-load power consumption of 100 mW, the modules are ideal for primary or auxiliary power conversion in a variety of ITE, consumer electronics, and industrial control applications.

An input range of 85~305 Vac makes these ac-dc modules suitable for lighting and smart building systems that operate from 277 Vac. Up to 78% efficient, with an operating temperature range of -25 to 70 degrees C, the … Read More → "CUI’s ac-dc modules deliver up to 2 Watts from 0.8 in3 space-saving package"

Maxim‘s Highly Integrated Optical Sensors Measure RGB, Ambient Light, Proximity Motion, Infrared, and Temperature

July 11, 2012

San Jose, CA—July 10, 2012—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) announces four, new digital optical sensors that advance analog integration with sensor fusion.

The MAX44004/05/06/08 measure red/green/blue (RGB) light levels, ambient visible light (ALS), proximity to the sensor, ambient infrared (IR) levels, and temperature. As many as seven sensors are integrated into one … Read More → "Maxim‘s Highly Integrated Optical Sensors Measure RGB, Ambient Light, Proximity Motion, Infrared, and Temperature"