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ITTIA DB SQL Rocks Android SDK

September 21, 2011

September 21, 2011 — Bellevue, WA — ITTIA, a global leader in data management software, announces the availability of its flagship database for embedded systems and intelligent devices, ITTIA DB SQL, on Android. With an enhanced alternative to Android’s built-in data storage now available, Android applications can benefit from high-throughput write operations, large data set scalability, in-memory table performance, and synchronize with other devices and back-end databases.

Android application developers will find the ITTIA DB SQL Java API familiar, and can easily migrate existing application code. The ITTIA DB SQL library is automatically added to … Read More → "ITTIA DB SQL Rocks Android SDK"

andersDX extends UI platforms with multi-OS, enclosed, ARM®-based panel PC

September 20, 2011

LONDON, UK – 20 September 2011. andersDX, market leader in the field of user interface (UI) technologies, has launched its first series of fully enclosed, ARM^®-based embedded display platforms. Bringing together an embedded computer and touch display, the new DX-E family features durable metal enclosures and supports Android, Linux and Microsoft^® Windows^® CE operating systems. Display sizes range from 6.5” to 15”, while a choice of flexible mounting options includes clamp, VESA and patented magnet-mount frames for visually stunning ‘in wall’ mounted displays without visible … Read More → "andersDX extends UI platforms with multi-OS, enclosed, ARM®-based panel PC"

Synopsys’ DesignWare STAR Memory System Shipped in 1 Billion Chips

September 20, 2011

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 20, 2011 /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 DesignWare® STAR Memory System® has shipped in one billion chips from semiconductor manufacturers worldwide, reinforcing its status as a trusted test and repair solution for embedded memories. The STAR Memory System is an advanced built-in-self-test (BIST) solution that provides automated pre- and post-silicon memory test, debug and diagnostic … Read More → "Synopsys’ DesignWare STAR Memory System Shipped in 1 Billion Chips"

Pickering Interfaces Introduces New Range of 6GHz PXI Solutions

September 20, 2011

Clacton on Sea, UK –September 19th, Pickering Interfaces is expanding its range of 3U PXI RF/Microwave solutions with the introduction of 4 new solutions with frequency coverage to 6GHz.

The 40-880 is a 10MHz to 6GHz solid state SPDT switch available as dual, quad, hex and octal configurations.

The 40-881 is a 10MHz to 6GHz solid state SP6T available as a single or dual version.

The 40-882 is a 10MHz to 6GHz solid state SP4T switch available in single, dual, triple or quad configurations.

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Agilent Technologies Announces Industry’s First 160-MHz Signal Analyzer for Wide Bandwidth Signal Analysis

September 20, 2011

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 19, 2011 – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced two solutions for analysis and generation of wide bandwidth signals. The solutions include the industry’s first 160-MHz analysis bandwidth option for the high-performance PXA signal analyzer and Signal Studio software for 802.11ac signal creation.

“The PXA’s 160-MHz bandwidth enables the wider bandwidth signal analysis that today& … Read More → "Agilent Technologies Announces Industry’s First 160-MHz Signal Analyzer for Wide Bandwidth Signal Analysis"

Maxim’s Secure RFID Keys Feature the 13.56MHz Interface Being Deployed for Access Control, e-Cash, and ID Cards Worldwide

September 20, 2011

SUNNYVALE, CA—September 19, 2011—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces a new line of RFID keys and cards designed for the two-billion-units-per-year automatic identification, access control, and electronic cash (e-cash) markets. This new contactless RFID product family (the MAX66000/020/040/100/120/140) leverages the expertise utilized in the company’s popular 1-Wire(R) secure authentication ICs, which protect intellectual property in embedded systems. With a 13.56MHz interface, these secure keys are ideally positioned to gain market share because 13.56MHz is becoming the worldwide standard for access control and e-payment applications. Some regions of the world have already begun deploying this RFID … Read More → "Maxim’s Secure RFID Keys Feature the 13.56MHz Interface Being Deployed for Access Control, e-Cash, and ID Cards Worldwide"

Cadence and Dassault Systèmes Expand Relationship for Greater Control and Management of Semiconductor Design Data

September 20, 2011

LOWELL, Mass. – Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today an expansion of its longstanding relationship with Cadence Design Systems. Designed to drive greater control and management of core product intellectual property (IP) during the development process, this collaboration enables integrated circuit (IC) designers within the Cadence Design Services team around the world to work more effectively.

“The delivery of high-quality IP requires close collaboration with design teams across geographies,” said Tim … Read More → "Cadence and Dassault Systèmes Expand Relationship for Greater Control and Management of Semiconductor Design Data"

Synopsys Enhances Volume Diagnostics Solution to Accelerate Yield Ramp

September 20, 2011

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, today announced new capabilities in TetraMAX® ATPG and Yield Explorer that decrease the time, effort and cost of deploying a volume diagnostics flow and speed-up yield ramp. When yield has not yet reached acceptable levels during initial manufacturing phases, IC product teams must quickly identify and fix the dominant causes of yield loss. Synopsys’ enhanced volume diagnostics solution cross-correlates large volumes of data from design, fab and manufacturing … Read More → "Synopsys Enhances Volume Diagnostics Solution to Accelerate Yield Ramp"

Avnet Embedded Adds Ultra-Small Form Factor Components from AOpen to Americas Offering

September 20, 2011

PHOENIX—September 20, 2011 — Avnet Embedded Americas, a division of Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announced today that it will now offer Read More → "Avnet Embedded Adds Ultra-Small Form Factor Components from AOpen to Americas Offering"

ESCATEC passes audit for ATEX qualification for the production of equipment for use in explosive environments

September 20, 2011

Heerbrugg, Switzerland – September 13, 2011 – ESCATEC, the EMS innovator, has passed the ATEX Production Quality Assurance audit for the production of equipment for use in explosive environments for the fifth year in a row. Using an ATEX accredited manufacturer means that customers only have to obtain product approval which reduces time to market and costs significantly as, without an ATEX accredited partner, each production lot needs to be ATEX approved. Also ESCATEC’s sophisticated component tracking systems covers the ATEX audit process for critical components.

“It is unusual for a contract … Read More → "ESCATEC passes audit for ATEX qualification for the production of equipment for use in explosive environments"