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Nallatech Packs Altera Stratix V FPGA, Dual SFP+ and DDR3 SDRAM into Low-Profile, PCIe Gen 3 Network Processing Card

Camarillo, Calif. — March 29, 2012 – Nallatech, a leading supplier of high-performance FPGA solutions, announces the availability of the PCIe-385N. This FPGA network processing card delivers Altera Stratix V Series performance with PCI Express 8-lane Gen3 bandwidth in a ‘low profile’ half-height, half-length PCIe card.

The Nallatech PCIe-385N features a simple yet powerful architecture ideally suited for real-time network processing and algorithm-acceleration applications, including network monitoring, analytics, filtering, and data retention.

“The use of FPGA technology to accelerate network processing applications is a high growth area,” said Allan Cantle, president … Read More → "Nallatech Packs Altera Stratix V FPGA, Dual SFP+ and DDR3 SDRAM into Low-Profile, PCIe Gen 3 Network Processing Card"

LynuxWorks Announces Safety Critical RTOS Support for Curtiss-Wright SVME/DMV-183 Platform

SAN JOSE, CA, Design West/ESC–March 28, 2012–LynuxWorks, Inc., a world leader in the embedded safetyand security software market, today announced the availability of its board support package (BSP) and corresponding DO178B Level C Artifacts for the Curtiss-Wright SVME/DMV-183 rugged single-board computer.The new BSP is a part of LynxOS-178 2.2.2, the latest release of the safety critical RTOS (real-time operating system) from LynuxWorks. The BSP brings this FAA Level A certifiable RTOS to the Curtiss-Wright SMVE/ … Read More → "LynuxWorks Announces Safety Critical RTOS Support for Curtiss-Wright SVME/DMV-183 Platform"

NXP Introduces Longevity Program for ARM Cortex-M Microcontrollers

Eindhoven, Netherlands and San Jose, California, March 27, 2012 – NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today launched a Product Longevity Program for its ARM® Cortex™-M microcontrollers with a minimum available period of 10 years. This program assures continuity and stability of supply for NXP customers, especially those that design industrial control applications and require long-term product availability.

“NXP already has a long-standing reputation as a reliable microcontroller supplier for periods of 10 years or more,” said Jan Jaap Bezemer, director … Read More → "NXP Introduces Longevity Program for ARM Cortex-M Microcontrollers"

Express Logic Introduces ThreadX-Lite™ for IAR Embedded Workbench Users

Design West, ESC Summit, San Jose, CA, March 27, 2012 – Express Logic, Inc., the worldwide leader in royalty-free, real-time operating systems (RTOS), today announced the IAR Systems exclusively offered ThreadX-Lite™ RTOS, a new, single-user license targeting the ARM Cortex-M series microcontrollers. A subset of the popular ThreadX® RTOS, ThreadX-Lite contains many ThreadX features and capabilities packaged in a … Read More → "Express Logic Introduces ThreadX-Lite™ for IAR Embedded Workbench Users"

Energy Micro adds new ultra-compact BGA48 package to Gecko range for space-constrained applications

Oslo, Norway, 29 March 2012 – Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller and radio company, today announced that it has extended its EFM32 Gecko range of microcontrollers with the addition of products supplied in a very thin, fine-pitch BGA48 packaging.

The new Tiny Gecko devices require a current of just 150µA/MHz when active. Based on the ARM® Cortex™-M3 processor, they suit applications with extreme space constraints, such as wireless sensing nodes, home automation systems and portable health and fitness products. Despite their exceptionally small size (4mm x 4mm x 1mm high), … Read More → "Energy Micro adds new ultra-compact BGA48 package to Gecko range for space-constrained applications"

Synopsys’ Collaboration with Industry Consortium Yields Double Patterning Technology Models for Parasitic Extraction

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 28, 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 its collaboration with the members of the Interconnect Modeling Technical Advisory Board (IMTAB) of the IEEE Industry Standards and Technology Organization (IEEE-ISTO) has resulted in a parasitic variation modeling solution to address the effects of double patterning technology (DPT), targeted for use in 20-nanometer (nm) IC manufacturing. The new DPT model extensions will be available to the EDA and semiconductor industries through the open source licensed Interconnect Technology … Read More → "Synopsys’ Collaboration with Industry Consortium Yields Double Patterning Technology Models for Parasitic Extraction"

60V Input, Dual 3A(IOUT), 2.25MHz Step-Down DC/DC Converter

MILPITAS, CA – March 29, 2012 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3992, a monolithic, dual output step-down switching regulator that delivers up to 3A of continuous output current from each channel. It operates from an input voltage range of 3V to 60V, ideal for applications requiring continuous output voltage regulation through load dump and cold-crank conditions found in automotive … Read More → "60V Input, Dual 3A(IOUT), 2.25MHz Step-Down DC/DC Converter"

Microsemi Announces SmartFusion cSoC Reference Design for Industrial and Medical LCD Displays

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—March 29, 2012—Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the availability of an LCD display reference design for industrial and medical applications based on the company’s SmartFusion® customizable system-on-chip (cSoC). The flexible cSoC architecture allows product developers to support a wide variety of LCD panel configurability options, as well as the ability to change LCD driver functionality to support product upgrades on a cost-effective, remote basis. In addition, the new platform supports Open Graphic Library Safety Critical (OpenGL SC), … Read More → "Microsemi Announces SmartFusion cSoC Reference Design for Industrial and Medical LCD Displays"

The EM4325 is ideal for real-time monitoring of perishables or as an EPC™ Gen2 RFID interface or modem for embedded applications

Marin, Switzerland – March 28th, 2012 – Today, EM Microelectronic, the semiconductor company of the Swatch Group and a world-leading supplier for RFID circuits, announced the EM4325, a versatile and multipurpose, battery-assisted passive (BAP) RFID chip with integrated temperature sensor. This facilitates the expansion of established UHF RFID applications by offering longer read range, increased communication robustness and more configuration options and interface capabilities for auxiliary functions. EM Microelectronic designed the EM4325 with an advanced feature set which leads to performance and functionality well beyond that of ordinary Gen2 chips.

Operating in the UHF frequency range, the … Read More → "The EM4325 is ideal for real-time monitoring of perishables or as an EPC™ Gen2 RFID interface or modem for embedded applications"

Synopsys’ StarRC Extraction Solution Enables More Than 150 Successful 28nm Tapeouts

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 28, 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 its StarRC™ parasitic extraction solution has enabled more than 150 successful 28-nanometer (nm) tapeouts, delivering fast turnaround time and the signoff accuracy required for next-generation designs across computer, consumer, mobile and wireless communications applications. StarRC’s advanced modeling of complex process effects at the 28-nm silicon process technology node and its leading qualification by major foundries provides lower design risk and improved opportunity for one-pass tapeout success. StarRC … Read More → "Synopsys’ StarRC Extraction Solution Enables More Than 150 Successful 28nm Tapeouts"

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