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Imec successfully evaluates replacement metal gate options for further transistor scaling

June 13, 2012

Leuven (Belgium), Honolulu, Hawaii (USA) – June 12, 2012 – Imec is successfully testing and evaluating various options for further transistor scaling using high-k dielectrics and metal gates in a replacement metal gate (RMG) integration schema. Although RMG technology is inherently more complex than gate-first integration, it has a number of advantages that allow increasing the device performance and that widen the choices in terms of high-k and metal gate materials. Testifying to its progress with RMG, imec presented a number of noted papers at the 2012 VLSI Technology Symposium (June 12-15, 2012, Honolulu, USA).

One of the current challenges to enable further … Read More → "Imec successfully evaluates replacement metal gate options for further transistor scaling"

RFVA0016 Analog Controlled Variable Gain Amplifier 400MHz to 2700MHz

June 13, 2012

RFMD’s new RFVA0016 is an integrated, analog-controlled, Variable Gain Amplifier (VGA) for broadband applications with external matching, allowing operation in all bands from 400MHz to 2700MHz with a single module. It features exceptional linearity, OIP3 > 40dBm, and provides a >30dB gain control range. A mode logic pin enables the VGA to be selected for either a 0V to +3V or a +3V to 0V analog-controlled attenuation slope. The RFVA0016 is packaged in a small 5.2mm x 5.2mm leadless laminate MCM with thermal vias for ultra-low thermal resistance, and is external matched to 50? at each individual band.</ … Read More → "RFVA0016 Analog Controlled Variable Gain Amplifier 400MHz to 2700MHz"

Green Hills Software Announces Support for Xilinx Zynq-7000 EPP

June 13, 2012

SANTA BARBARA, CA — June 13, 2012 — Green Hills Software, the largest independent vendor of embedded software solutions, today announces support for the Xilinx Zynq-7000 extensible processing platform (EPP) with its INTEGRITY® real-time operating system (RTOS) platforms, high speed JTAG and trace-enabled processor probes and its performance-leading MULTI® integrated development environment. The Xilinx Zynq-7000 EPP tightly integrates a complete ARM® dual-core Cortex™-A9 MPCore™ processor-based system with low-power programmable logic for system architects and embedded software developers to extend, customize, optimize, and differentiate their systems, by adding peripherals and accelerators into the programmable logic.

“Our customers are … Read More → "Green Hills Software Announces Support for Xilinx Zynq-7000 EPP"

TI enhances audio headset experience with detection and configuration switch IC

June 13, 2012

DALLAS (June 13, 2012) – Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced a new audio headset detection and configuration switch integrated circuit (IC) that enables universal headset support for audio applications in a single chip. By integrating the automatic detection and switching function in a single device, the TS3A225E eliminates detection, leakage and click-pop issues caused by using discrete components in end-equipment, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, audio docks and home audio applications. For more information and to order samples, visit www.ti.com/ts3a225e-pr.</ … Read More → "TI enhances audio headset experience with detection and configuration switch IC"

ITTIA DB JDBC Driver Brings Java to Embedded and Mobile Database Development

June 12, 2012

June 12, 2012 — Bellevue, WA — Java applications on mobile devices and other embedded systems can now leverage the robust shared access and data distribution features of ITTIA DB SQL with a new JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) driver released this week. This driver provides significant value for Java developers targeting embedded platforms such as QNX and Linux.

With support for J2SE 5.0 and greater, the ITTIA DB Type 2 JDBC Driver adds integrated SQL storage to Java applications. Database files can be opened directly by the Java Virtual Machine process or accessed remotely by connecting to an ITTIA DB Server. Since … Read More → "ITTIA DB JDBC Driver Brings Java to Embedded and Mobile Database Development"

Tektronix Further Strengthens Support for Automated MIPI® M-PHY Testing

June 12, 2012

BEAVERTON, Ore. and Berlin – June 12, 2012 – Tektronix, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced a series of enhancements to its automated MIPI Alliance M-PHY test solutions, offering new multi-lane transmitter test setup enablement and the widest test coverage – automation of approximately 1,000 tests – for this rapidly emerging mobile device standard.  

To showcase this comprehensive test coverage, Tektronix and ST-Ericsson are providing hands-on demonstrations during the MIPI Alliance All Member Meeting this week in Berlin. The demo setup features a Tektronix DPO/DSA/MSO70000 series oscilloscope   … Read More → "Tektronix Further Strengthens Support for Automated MIPI® M-PHY Testing"

CISSOID launches VOLGA, a High-Temperature, High-Speed, Rail-to-Rail Comparator in a Tiny TDFP Package

June 12, 2012

Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium – June 12, 2012. CISSOID, the leader in high-temperature semiconductor solutions, launches VOLGA, the first high-speed comparator guaranteed for operation from -55°C up to +225°C.

VOLGA is a comparator available in a tiny TDFP (thin dual flat pack) surface mount hermetically sealed ceramic package, with footprint of only 5 x 5.5mm. It requires a 5V (±10%) power supply and offers rail-to-rail input / output capability, as well as a shutdown mode that places the device in a low power consumption mode when the comparator function is not needed.  The comparator features internal hysteresis for improved noise immunity. Its output implements … Read More → "CISSOID launches VOLGA, a High-Temperature, High-Speed, Rail-to-Rail Comparator in a Tiny TDFP Package"

Green Hills Software to Present and Exhibit at Freescale Technology Forum 2012 in San Antonio

June 12, 2012

SANTA BARBARA, CA — June 12, 2012 — Green Hills Software, the largest independent vendor of embedded software solutions, will deliver technology presentations, participate on panels and demonstrate its latest embedded software solutions at the Freescale Technology Forum (FTF Americas), San Antonio, TX, June 18 – 21, 2012. For more information on Green Hills Software’s presence at FTF Americas, please visit http://www.ghs.com/events/FTFAmericas_2012.html.

Green Hills Software speaker presentations and panel participations include:

Topic: Panel: The Future of Power … Read More → "Green Hills Software to Present and Exhibit at Freescale Technology Forum 2012 in San Antonio"

Micron Boosts DDR3 Offering With 2Gb and 4Gb, 1GHz/DDR3-2133, Delivering Power Efficiency and Speed for High-Performance Networking and Graphics Segments

June 12, 2012

BOISE, Idaho, 2012-06-12 14:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:MU), one of the world’s leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced a new class of 1GHz, 2-gigabit (Gb) and 4Gb, 30-nanometer (nm) DDR3 devices, strengthening the company’s comprehensive DDR3 portfolio. Designed for the high- performance networking and discrete graphics markets, the new devices feature industry-leading low power use while delivering speeds up to 2133 megatransfers per second (MT/s).  

Micron supports its customers in highly competitive market segments with a broad portfolio of DRAM and nonvolatile memory devices that meet the demand for … Read More → "Micron Boosts DDR3 Offering With 2Gb and 4Gb, 1GHz/DDR3-2133, Delivering Power Efficiency and Speed for High-Performance Networking and Graphics Segments"

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