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Tektronix Announces Membership to MOST Cooperation

March 7, 2012

Cologne, Germany. – March 6, 2012 – Tektronix, the world’s leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced its membership to the MOST Cooperation, which is the de-facto standard for multimedia and infotainment networking in the automotive industry (MOST – Media Oriented SystemsTransport –). By becoming a member of MOST Cooperation, Tektronix can now further help engineers who are faced with complex challenges in validating their designs under resource and time-to-market constraints.</ … Read More → "Tektronix Announces Membership to MOST Cooperation"

Maxim’s Overvoltage Protectors Use Reverse Bias Blocking to Protect a Portable Device with Multiple Power Sources

March 7, 2012

Sunnyvale, CA– March 6, 2012 – Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) today announced the MAX14606/MAX14607, advanced overvoltage protectors which handle up to 3A of continuous current for today’s high-power electronics. Reverse bias blocking protects a portable device from damage caused by multiple power sources supplied simultaneously. The MAX14606/MAX14607 are optimized to protect the internal components of portable electronics such as tablets, smartphones, and portable media players.

The MAX14606/MAX14607 feature reverse bias blocking capability … Read More → "Maxim’s Overvoltage Protectors Use Reverse Bias Blocking to Protect a Portable Device with Multiple Power Sources"

Cut Down Silicon Cost with SWORD – the Single Wire Debugging Solution from Evatronix

March 7, 2012

Bielsko-Biala/Poland, March 7th, 2012 – The silicon intellectual property (IP) provider Evatronix SA announced today a completely new addition for its 8051 microcontroller IP core. The Evatronix SWORD introduces a single wire connection between the microcontroller and the debugging interface as the least expensive and most effective application debugging solution.

The SWORD interface is designed for applications where 4 pads required by JTAG are not welcome. The SWORD makes no sacrifice as for functional completeness provided by a JTAG-based solution.

The SWORD is … Read More → "Cut Down Silicon Cost with SWORD – the Single Wire Debugging Solution from Evatronix"

Uniquify Extends Patented Timing Calibration Innovation to Solve Dynamic Variation in DDR Memory Subsystems

March 6, 2012

SANTA CLARA, CALIF. –– March 6, 2012 –– Uniquify, a leading semiconductor intellectual property (IP) and application specific integrated circuit (ASIC)/system-on-chip (SoC) design and manufacturing services provider, today announced that it has extended its patented self-calibrating logic IP for double data rate (DDR) memory subsystems to solve dynamic variation problems during system operation.

Dynamic Self-Calibrating Logic (DSCL) provides real-time calibration to accommodate dynamic variations in the system operating environment. It allows the memory subsystem timing calibration to be applied during system operation, critical to … Read More → "Uniquify Extends Patented Timing Calibration Innovation to Solve Dynamic Variation in DDR Memory Subsystems"

Cypress Introduces Easy-to-Use Graphical Software Tool For EZ-USB® FX3™ USB 3.0 Controller

March 6, 2012

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 06, 2012 – Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (Nasdaq: CY) announced today the immediate availability of its GPIF™ II Designer Software for EZ-USB^® FX3™ Controllers for SuperSpeed USB 3.0. GPIF (General Programmable Interface) II Designer provides designers with a powerful, easy-to-use graphical interface to configure EZ-USB FX3’s programmable GPIF II interface to communicate with any microcontroller, ASIC, FPGA, Image Sensor or similar devices that need USB connectivity. EZ-USB FX3 is the industry’s first and only certified programmable USB 3.0 device controller that … Read More → "Cypress Introduces Easy-to-Use Graphical Software Tool For EZ-USB® FX3™ USB 3.0 Controller"

New FMC Preserves Value of Legacy DSP Code for Developers

March 6, 2012

March 6, 2012, Austin, TX, USA – A new FPGA Mezzanine Card for Software Defined Radio applications has been launched by 4DSP LLC. The FMC645, based on the emerging FMC form factor and supported on Xilinx development kits, comprises a Texas Instrument TMS320C6455 digital signal processor (DSP), DRAM memory and peripherals. In addition to SDR and legacy DSP, the FMC645 is ideal for applications in video, telecom infrastructure, imaging, medical and wireless infrastructure.

With industry leading experience, 4 … Read More → "New FMC Preserves Value of Legacy DSP Code for Developers"

Tektronix to Provide First Automated Test Solution for MHL CTS 1.2

March 6, 2012

BEAVERTON, Ore., March 6, 2012 – Tektronix, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced availability of an automated test solution for the latest Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL™) Compliance Test Specification (CTS) 1.2 covering transmitter, receiver and dongle testing for both physical (PHY) and protocol layers. This unique one box solution features PHY and protocol testing for easier and faster debug and analysis and compliance testing, as used by MHL Authorized Test Centers (ATC) or anyone wanting to develop compliant MHL solutions.

Developed by the Read More → "Tektronix to Provide First Automated Test Solution for MHL CTS 1.2"

Cadence Offers IC Design Program for Start-Ups in Australia

March 6, 2012

SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – March 06, 2012) – “Being part of the program has enabled us to focus on designing our chip at a low burn rate, which is critical for a start-up,” said Pat Kelly, CEO of Nitero, a fabless semiconductor company that is working on next-generation 60 GHz WI-Fi solutions for portable platforms. “Accessing leading-edge Cadence EDA technology and solutions has provided us with a unique advantage in the marketplace.”Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design automation, announced today … Read More → "Cadence Offers IC Design Program for Start-Ups in Australia"

Microsemi Delivers New LED Driver for LCD Televisions

March 6, 2012

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.–Mar. 6, 2012–Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced a new, revolutionary non-dissipative LED backlight driver for LCD TV applications. The LX27901 features a proprietary non-dissipative architecture that dramatically increases power efficiency while enhancing backlight performance and lowering total solution cost. It is also the first device of its type to provide LED driving capabilities in televisions based on the LCD Integrated Power Supply (LIPS) architecture, which combines a television’s main power supply together with the LED driver on one lower cost and … Read More → "Microsemi Delivers New LED Driver for LCD Televisions"

Power modules without a baseplate: A reliable and cost-effective solution from Vincotech

March 6, 2012

March 6th 2012 – Power modules serve a wide and diverse range of purposes. For some applications, power density is a key factor. For others, efficiency or price may be the sticking point. But for all applications, reliability is a top priority.

Modules with solid baseplates made of copper or aluminum silicon carbide are commonplace. Cost concerns have also given rise to a new breed of module without a baseplate. Having examined different variants of modules, we can draw the following conclusions: The longest component life may be achieved by keeping temperature ripple low. … Read More → "Power modules without a baseplate: A reliable and cost-effective solution from Vincotech"