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Imec produces high-quality EUV sensors for ASML’s next-generation lithography tools

October 11, 2011

Leuven, Belgium – October 11, 2011 – Imec announces that it has successfully qualified a chipset consisting of custom high-quality EUV sensor dies. These are now being integrated in ASML’s NXE:3100 EUV lithography tools in the field, improving the tools’ overlay and critical dimension (CD) tool performance. With this milestone achievement, imec confirms that its CMORE business line is ready to provide its partners with custom specialty chip solutions.

The sensors were processed according to ASML’s custom designs and specifications, with focus on superior lifetime and sensitivity to direct and high EUV … Read More → "Imec produces high-quality EUV sensors for ASML’s next-generation lithography tools"

Energy Micro awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification

October 11, 2011

Oslo, Norway, October 11th, 2011 – Energy Micro has announced it has gained ISO 9001:2008 registration of its quality management system for the design and manufacture of its range of energy friendly microcontrollers and RF radios. The certificate of registration to the quality standard was awarded to Energy Micro by the certification body Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

Zalina Shaher, Energy Micro’s VP of Operations said, “The process of ISO 9001:2008 certification gives us a great platform to comprehensively test out the way in which the existing Energy Micro Quality Management System had been designed, documented and … Read More → "Energy Micro awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification"

Altera Introduces SoC FPGAs: Integrating ARM Processor System and FPGA into 28-nm Single-Chip Solution

October 11, 2011

San Jose, Calif., October 11, 2011—Altera Corporation (Nasdaq: ALTR) today unveiled its family of ARM-based SoC FPGAs, integrating 28-nm Cyclone^® V and Read More → "Altera Introduces SoC FPGAs: Integrating ARM Processor System and FPGA into 28-nm Single-Chip Solution"

XP Power launches 50 – 150 Watt highly efficient waterproof LED drivers and power supplies

October 11, 2011

XP Power today announced the DLG series of constant voltage and constant current LED drivers aimed at a broad range of outdoor lighting, security and machine vision applications. These IP67-rated waterproof units are highly efficient, up to 90%, and generate less waste heat than competitor products resulting in an extended operating lifetime. Compliance against the IP67 specification guarantees no ingress of dust, total protection against contact with live parts and immersion in water to a depth of 1 metre.

The series covers the power ranges of 50, 75, 100 and 150 W. Across the range, models are available with constant voltage outputs … Read More → "XP Power launches 50 – 150 Watt highly efficient waterproof LED drivers and power supplies"

36VIN, ±5A Source/Sink Step-Down µModule Regulator Features Adjustable Output Current Limit

October 11, 2011

MILPITAS, CA – October 11, 2011 – Linear Technology introduces the LTM8052, a 36V input constant frequency step-down µModule® regulator with an adjustable output current limit up to 5A. The adjustable current limit helps system designers set the maximum power delivered to a load, minimizing the output rating of the upstream AC/DC or DC/DC power supply. … Read More → "36VIN, ±5A Source/Sink Step-Down µModule Regulator Features Adjustable Output Current Limit"

Pentek More Than Doubles Signal Bandwidth With Cobalt Model 71651 Software Radio Module

October 11, 2011

Dual-channel 500 MHz A/Ds capture 240 MHz of signal bandwidth
Digital up and down converters tune across a wide range of IF signals
Multiboard programmable summation circuitry simplifies real-time beamforming
On-board Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA comes preconfigured for turnkey operation

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ–October 11, 2011–Pentek, Inc., today announced its fastest ever multichannel data converter with digital down and up converters. With two channels each of 12-bit, 500 MHz A/D and 16-bit, 800 MHz D/A, the Model 71651 delivers more than twice the bandwidth of Pentek’s previous data … Read More → "Pentek More Than Doubles Signal Bandwidth With Cobalt Model 71651 Software Radio Module"

Crocus and IBM Sign Technology Development and Patent License Agreements

October 10, 2011

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – October 5, 2011 — Crocus Technology, a leading developer of magnetic memory today announced a joint technology development agreement and a patent license agreement with IBM (NYSE: IBM). The patent license provides mutual access to patents that will enable the companies to collaborate and integrate magnetic technology into semiconductor products.

Under the technology agreement, Crocus and IBM will jointly develop semiconductor technology that combines Crocus’ thermally assisted next generation Magnetic-Logic-Unit^TM (MLU) technology … Read More → "Crocus and IBM Sign Technology Development and Patent License Agreements"

Imec demonstrates CMOS integrated poly-SiGe piezoresistive pressure sensor

October 10, 2011

Leuven (Belgium) – October 10, 2011 – Imec realized an integrated poly-SiGe-based piezoresistive pressure sensor directly fabricated above 0.13 µm copper (Cu) -backend CMOS technology. This represents not only the first integrated poly-SiGe pressure sensor directly fabricated above its readout circuit, but also the first time that a poly-SiGe MEMS device is processed on top of Cu-backend CMOS.

Polycrystalline SiGe has emerged as a promising MEMS structural material since it provides the desired mechanical properties at lower temperatures compared to poly-Si, allowing the post-processing on top of CMOS. The MEMS-last approach is the most interesting approach for … Read More → "Imec demonstrates CMOS integrated poly-SiGe piezoresistive pressure sensor"

Atmel maXTouch mXT1386 Powers Touchscreen for Lenovo’s IdeaPad TabletK1

October 10, 2011

San Jose, CA, October 10, 2011 – Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced Lenovo has selected the Atmel maXTouch^® mXT1386 controller to power Lenovo’s IdeaPad TabletK1. The new Lenovo IdeaPad TabletK1 runs on Android’s 3.1 version operating system, a … Read More → "Atmel maXTouch mXT1386 Powers Touchscreen for Lenovo’s IdeaPad TabletK1"

austriamicrosystems expands configurable PMIC family with devices targeting Li-Ion battery based mobile products

October 10, 2011

Unterpremstaetten , Austria (October 10, 2011) – austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs, announced two new members of its Power Management IC (PMIC) family. These devices feature essential power management building blocks and flexibility to provide a complete power solution for the next generation of tablets, media players and portable gaming consoles. The versatile start-up configuration programming capability allows the AS3710/11 to be adapted to various processors. These features can also be used to adapt for last minute changes or fine tuning without a design re-spin.