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Methodics Acquires Missing Link Tools To Expand Platform for Advanced SoC Design and IP Quality Management Solutions

May 31, 2012

San Francisco, Calif. – May 31, 2012 – Methodics, Inc., the leading provider of integrated solutions used in managing design data and semiconductor intellectual property (IP) for complex IC design, today announced it has acquired Missing Link Tools, LLC. Missing Link Tools (MLT) provides a frontend tool-suite to manage digital design and verification. These tools plug into the ProjectIC™ design data management system from Methodics. The resulting combination offers a complete solution for the task of managing analog and digital IP and assembling SoC designs. Terms of the acquisition were not announced. Missing Link Tools’ founders will join Methodics effective immediately.</ … Read More → "Methodics Acquires Missing Link Tools To Expand Platform for Advanced SoC Design and IP Quality Management Solutions"

ASTC and Tanner EDA Ink Partnership for EDA Development Tools and Services

May 31, 2012

MONROVIA, California – May 30, 2012–Tanner EDA, the catalyst for innovation for the design, layout, and verification of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs), and Australian Semiconductor Technology Corporation (ASTC), providing global consulting services for semiconductors, software and systems, are collaborating to deliver analog /mixed signal ASIC design services and solutions globally.

ASTC with its manufacturing partners will deliver A/MS IP and Custom ASIC turnkey design services with Tanner EDA tools and flows. ASTC has invested in IP enablement and infrastructure readiness with Tanner EDA tools and flows to deliver low cost A/MS design service solutions to … Read More → "ASTC and Tanner EDA Ink Partnership for EDA Development Tools and Services"

Agilent Technologies Introduces Lower-Priced, Yet Powerful Oscilloscopes

May 31, 2012

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 31, 2012 – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced the 1000B Series oscilloscopes. The four new two-channel models, with bandwidths from 50 MHz to 150 MHz, offer powerful capabilities at an attractive price for engineers, technicians and educators.

“Customers have told us they love our oscilloscopes, but sometimes they are beyond their budgets,” said Jay Alexander, vice president and general manager of Agilent’s Oscilloscope Products Division. “That is why we are so excited about our new 1000B family. We are delivering advanced scope features at a starting price 30 percent lower than we’ve ever offered before.”</ … Read More → "Agilent Technologies Introduces Lower-Priced, Yet Powerful Oscilloscopes"

XMOS and UMAN Provide Complete AVB Solutions

May 31, 2012

Bristol, UK and Burlingame, Calif. (May 31, 2012) – XMOS®, developer of the industry’s first event-driven 32-bit embedded processor, announced its partnership with UMAN, the global leader in digital AV media transport and network connectivity, to deliver end-to-end Ethernet Audio Video Bridging (AVB) solutions.

AVB is an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)-driven standard for reliable and low latency transport of media over mixed-use Ethernet networks. Read More → "XMOS and UMAN Provide Complete AVB Solutions"

Meggitt Sensing Systems to Showcase Latest MEMS Sensor and Transducer Offerings at Sensors Expo 2012

May 31, 2012

May 31, 2012, San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division, today announced that it will be showcasing its latest MEMS-based sensor and transducer technologies, among other items, at Sensors Expo & Conference, June 6 and 7, 2012, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

Held annually for more than 25 years, the Sensors Expo & Conference is the only North American industry event that is exclusively focused on sensors and related integrated systems, technical innovation and leadership. Sensors Expo & Conference identifies cutting-edge trends; explores them in an informative conference program; and reflects … Read More → "Meggitt Sensing Systems to Showcase Latest MEMS Sensor and Transducer Offerings at Sensors Expo 2012"

Wide Operating Range Ideal Diode Controller Provides Negative Input Protection & Low Current Operation

May 31, 2012

MILPITAS, CA – May 31, 2012 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4359 high voltage ideal diode controller that offers a simple low loss replacement to Schottky diodes, along with key features targeted for automotive, avionics as well as solar applications. The LTC4359 operates over a wide 4V to 80V supply range and withstands input voltages between -40V to 100V without damage. Operating current is a low 150µA, and … Read More → "Wide Operating Range Ideal Diode Controller Provides Negative Input Protection & Low Current Operation"

Cadence Announces STMicroelectronics Has Taped Out 20-Nanometer Test Chip Using Cadence Tools

May 31, 2012

SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – May 31, 2012) – Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, today announced that it has contributed to STMicroelectronics having taped out a 20-nanometer test chip, incorporating custom analog and digital methodologies to enable mixed-signal SoC design at this advanced process node. Engineers from the two companies collaborated closely to develop technologies and deploy methodologies using the Cadence Read More → "Cadence Announces STMicroelectronics Has Taped Out 20-Nanometer Test Chip Using Cadence Tools"

LDRA Committed to Support All Aerospace Platforms for Certification

May 31, 2012

Wirral, UK, May 30, 2012. LDRA, the leader in standards compliance, automated software verification, source code analysis and test tools, has automated the interface between the LDRA tool suite and Atmel’s AVR Studio. This interface ensures that aerospace applications developed using Atmel’s AVR ATmega128 are certifiable to Read More → "LDRA Committed to Support All Aerospace Platforms for Certification"

TRENDnetŽ Sets New Standard for Free IP Camera Software

May 31, 2012

TORRANCE, Calif. -May 30, 2012- TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, today announces the availability of new industry leading SecurView Pro IP camera management software.

SecurView Pro software will be included with every new TRENDnet IP camera launched to market. It is compatible with all existing TRENDnet IP camera models, and will be phased into existing IP camera packaging in the coming months. Customers who own an existing compatible camera, or who have recently purchased a camera with older software are invited to download the new … Read More → "TRENDnetŽ Sets New Standard for Free IP Camera Software"

Synopsys Design Implementation Tools Receive TSMC 20nm Phase I Certification

May 31, 2012

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today announced that TSMC has given Phase I Certification to Synopsys design implementation tools for its 20-nm process. TSMC certified the tools for its 20-nm design rule manuals (DRMs) and SPICE models. Certified products include Synopsys’ IC Compiler™ for physical design; IC Validator for DRC and LVS; StarRC™ for extraction; and Galaxy Custom Designer® for custom implementation. Certification of PrimeTime® for static timing analysis is in progress. Certification covers all the … Read More → "Synopsys Design Implementation Tools Receive TSMC 20nm Phase I Certification"