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Ultra Slim, Palm-size Fanless Embedded Box PC Features Intel® Atom™ N455 Processor

February 22, 2012

February 21, 2012, Irvine, California –Advantech, a global leader in the embedded computing market, is happy to announce the ARK-1120, an ultra-compact and price-competitive fanless embedded system powered by an Intel^® Atom™ N455 processor. Its compact size, affordable price, robust performance and support for both HDD and CompactFlash memory make the ARK-1120 attractive for a range of embedded usages. This product is well-suited for applications that need a simple but dependable controller. ARK-1120 is ideal for thin client and factory automation applications with space limited or low-power-consumption designs.

Agilent Technologies Completes Acquisition of Accelicon Technologies’ Solutions for Semiconductor Device Modeling

February 22, 2012

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 21, 2012 – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that Accelicon Technologies’ software solutions and technology for device-level modeling and validation in the electronics industry are now part of Agilent. The two companies had announced an acquisition agreement on Dec. 1, 2011. Financial details were not disclosed.

The acquisition, led by Agilent’s EEsof EDA organization, further enhances Agilent’s leadership in semiconductor device modeling. Accurate, verified device models are critical to reduce R&D design cycles as higher frequencies, smaller technology nodes, new materials and device layouts call for … Read More → "Agilent Technologies Completes Acquisition of Accelicon Technologies’ Solutions for Semiconductor Device Modeling"

Cambridge Wireless wins funding for Technology Strategy Board Internet of Things Initiative

February 22, 2012

22 February 2012: Cambridge Wireless – the leading independent wireless business and technology community – has been awarded an initial £50k funding for a multi-company research project under the government-backed Technology Strategy Board’s Internet of Things (IoT) Convergence initiative.

Designed to move towards an IoT application and services marketplace, the work will explore how data collected from environments, buildings, vehicles, clothing, portable devices and other objects can be shared over the internet to transform how people manage their lives and travel … Read More → "Cambridge Wireless wins funding for Technology Strategy Board Internet of Things Initiative"

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"

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