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Microchip to Continue Manufacturing 8051/80C51 Microcontrollers That Are 100% Compatible With NXP’s End-of-Life MCUs

February 22, 2012

CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb. 21, 2012 [NASDAQ: MCHP] — Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced that it will continue to manufacture legacy 8051/80C51 MCUs that provide pin-for-pin-compatible replacements for most of those recently placed under “End-of-Life” (EOL) notification by NXP. Included are drop-in replacements for NXP’s P89LV51RB2/C2/D2 and P89V51RB2/C2/D2 EOL series of 80C51 8-bit microcontrollers. Microchip’s April 2010 acquisition of Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. ( … Read More → "Microchip to Continue Manufacturing 8051/80C51 Microcontrollers That Are 100% Compatible With NXP’s End-of-Life MCUs"

Energy Micro introduces first energy friendly ARM Cortex-M4 products

February 22, 2012

Embedded World 2012, Nuremberg & Oslo, Norway, February 22nd, 2012 –Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, today announced that it will extend its EFM32 Gecko range of microcontrollers with the addition of products based on the ARM Cortex™-M4F core.

The addition of 60 new EFM32 Wonder Gecko devices brings the total number of variants within the Gecko range to over 240 – the industry’s most comprehensive range of pin- and code-compatible devices for low-energy embedded applications. The new controllers incorporate highly differentiated Gecko technology to minimize energy consumption, including … Read More → "Energy Micro introduces first energy friendly ARM Cortex-M4 products"

Accellera Systems Initiative Announces IEEE 1666™ SystemC™ Language Standard for Electronic System-Level Design Is Available for Download at No Charge

February 22, 2012

Napa, Calif., USA, 21 February 2012—The Accellera Systems Initiative™ announced today that the IEEE Standards Association(IEEE-SA), a globally recognized standards-setting body within the IEEE, now offers the latest version of the IEEE 1666™ “Standard SystemC Language Reference Manual,” for download at no charge, as part of the IEEE Get … Read More → "Accellera Systems Initiative Announces IEEE 1666™ SystemC™ Language Standard for Electronic System-Level Design Is Available for Download at No Charge"

Cadence to Showcase Advanced Verification at DVCon 2012

February 22, 2012

SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – February 22, 2012) –

WHEN: Feb. 27 to March 1

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, will showcase its advanced verification technologies and methodologies at DVCon 2012.

WHERE: DoubleTree Hotel, San Jose

WHAT: Cadence will demonstrate its technology, deliver … Read More → "Cadence to Showcase Advanced Verification at DVCon 2012"

LSI Introduces Highly Integrated Axxia Communication Processor to Accelerate Mobile Broadband

February 21, 2012

MILPITAS, Calif., February 21, 2012 – LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) today announced the AXM2500, the latest addition to its Axxia™ Communication Processor family. Designed for wireless access and mobile backhaul applications, the highly integrated AXM2500 combines traffic management, security and packet processing capabilities, the bridging function of an Ethernet switch, and the transport and internetworking functions of a multiservice processor in a single device.

As mobile broadband use driven by tablets and smartphones continues to grow and networks transition from 2G/3G to LTE and LTE-Advanced, operators need cost- and power-efficient solutions to migrate backhaul … Read More → "LSI Introduces Highly Integrated Axxia Communication Processor to Accelerate Mobile Broadband"

Honeywell Expands Hall-Effect Rotary Position Sensor Portfolio With New RTY Series

February 21, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS, February 21, 2012 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today introduces its RTY Series Hall-Effect Rotary Position Sensors that provide a cost-effective rotary position sensor solution with a variety of options (e.g., sensing range, pinout, voltage) that allow customers to customize the sensor configuration to meet their specific application needs, especially those in harsh environments.

“Design engineers need an absolute position sensing solution … Read More → "Honeywell Expands Hall-Effect Rotary Position Sensor Portfolio With New RTY Series"

EMA Automates the Library Creation Process For Engineers and PCB Designers

February 21, 2012

Rochester, NY (February 21, 2012) – EMA Design Automation™ (www.ema-eda.com), one of the world’s largest Electronic Design Automation Value Added Resellers, announced the release of EDABuilder, an application automating the creation of both schematic symbols and the corresponding PCB footprints / land patterns, reducing library creation to a fraction of the time.

“Creating schematic symbols and PCB footprints is a constant challenge,” said Manny Marcano, president and CEO of EMA. “ … Read More → "EMA Automates the Library Creation Process For Engineers and PCB Designers"

Saelig’s New Range of PCIe Digital I/O Cards

February 21, 2012

Pittsford, NY, USA: Saelig Company, Inc. announces the launch of the newest addition to its digital I/O data acquisition product range, the PCIe-200 series. These new high performance PCIe-format digital I/O data acquisition cards implement the high-bandwidth advantage of the PCI Express x1 interface for large scale data transfer, low latency, and … Read More → "Saelig’s New Range of PCIe Digital I/O Cards"

Quad Digital Power Supply Manager with Powerful GUI Speeds Development

February 21, 2012

MILPITAS, CA – February 21, 2012 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2974 power supply manager with EEPROM for complete digital management of power supply systems with four or more power rails. The LTC2974 utilizes an I²C interface and PMBus command set to monitor and control positive or negative supplies, providing rapid troubleshooting and debug capabilities during power system design, development, production … Read More → "Quad Digital Power Supply Manager with Powerful GUI Speeds Development"

Molex Presents Global Distributor of the Year Award to Avnet Electronics Marketing

February 21, 2012

Molex Incorporated today announced that it has awarded the 2011 Global Distributor of the Year award to Avnet Electronics Marketing, a leading global distributor of electronic parts and embedded subsystems. Avnet Electronics Marketing is an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT – News), The Phoenix, Arizona-based firm accepted the award at a meeting in Phoenix. The Molex Global Distributor of the Year award recognizes valued partners demonstrating financial, operational and executive management excellence.

“We are proud to recognize Avnet’s significant contribution to our global distribution results in 2011,” stated Graham Brock, president, sales and … Read More → "Molex Presents Global Distributor of the Year Award to Avnet Electronics Marketing"