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Dual Output, Multiphase Step-Down DC/DC Controller Operates with Power Blocks & DrMOS Devices

February 7, 2012

MILPITAS, CA – February 7, 2012 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3861, a dual output synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with multiphase operation, differential output voltage sensing and high frequency operation. This controller works in conjunction with external power train devices such as power blocks and DrMOS, as well as discrete N-channel MOSFETs and associated gate drivers, enabling flexible … Read More → "Dual Output, Multiphase Step-Down DC/DC Controller Operates with Power Blocks & DrMOS Devices"

Green Hills Software Announces Comprehensive Software Development and Run-time Solutions for the IBM Cell Broadband Engine Architecture

February 7, 2012

SANTA BARBARA, CA — February 7, 2012 — Green Hills Software, the largest independent vendor of embedded software solutions, today announced the general availability of its comprehensive software development and run-time solutions for the IBM Cell Broadband Engine Architecture (CBEA). The Green Hills IBM Cell chip solutions have been in exclusive use by a select set of customers for the past six years.

The Cell Broadband Engine is a multicore chip that includes a 64-bit Power Architecture processor (PPE) core and eight synergistic processor (SPE) cores. Developers can utilize the eight co-processors for parallel vector processing, … Read More → "Green Hills Software Announces Comprehensive Software Development and Run-time Solutions for the IBM Cell Broadband Engine Architecture"

Microsemi Participates in New Research Project to Reduce CO Emissions

February 7, 2012

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—Feb. 7, 2012—Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced its participation in a multi-disciplinary consortium tasked with developing innovative CMOS-compatible, high-temperature sensors that help reduce carbon emissions and drive energy consumption savings. The European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme (FP7ICT) is funding the majority of the SOI-HITS (Silicon on Insulator High Temperature Systems) project, which is slated for completion by the end of August 2014.

Microsemi will lead and manage the SOI-HITS project, and be responsible for … Read More → "Microsemi Participates in New Research Project to Reduce CO Emissions"

IAR Systems announces its first starter kit for the Renesas RL78 family

February 7, 2012

Uppsala, Sweden—February 7, 2012—IAR KickStart Kit™ for Renesas RL78 is now available, IAR Systems® announced today.

The Renesas RL78 microcontrollers are advanced 16-bit MCUs that combine low power consumption and high performance. They are designed specifically for ultra-low-power applications, such as patient monitors, toothbrushes, smoke detectors, home appliances, industrial gauges, battery-operated power tools, computer peripherals, and audio equipment. The microcontroller family is based on the 78K0R architecture with integrated peripherals inherited from the R8C family. IAR Systems has substantial experience from developing tools for both these families.</ … Read More → "IAR Systems announces its first starter kit for the Renesas RL78 family"

Avnet Electronics Marketing Opens Registration for X-fest 2012 Technical Seminars

February 7, 2012

PHOENIX—February 7, 2012 — Continuing a 15-year legacy of innovation, Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Read More → "Avnet Electronics Marketing Opens Registration for X-fest 2012 Technical Seminars"

Altium and FTDI Chip collaborate on new board-level components

February 7, 2012

February 7th 2012 – Altium, developer of next-generation electronics design software and services, has announced the full range of board-level IC component solutions from Future Technology Devices International (FTDI Chip) is available for its electronics design software, Altium Designer, through the AltiumLive portal. Electronics designers using Altium Designer will now have direct access to new components that include a comprehensive range of FTDI Chip devices to meet their USB connectivity needs.

FTDI Chip specializes in total solutions for … Read More → "Altium and FTDI Chip collaborate on new board-level components"

VS1005 – All-In-One MP3 Audio System-on-a-Chip

February 6, 2012

Tampere, Finland; February 6th 2012 – VLSI Solution announces VS1005 SoC, a highly integrated all-in-one chip for audio processing applications. The VS1005 System-on-a-Chip contains an extensive set of peripheral interfaces. Included are controllers for Hi-speed USB host/slave, SD card, parallel NAND flash, SPI, Ethernet, S/PDIF, I2S master/slave and UART. VS1005 also contains 24-bit ADC’s and DAC’s, headphone and microphone amplifiers, linear regulators, a real-time clock, and an FM tuner with RDS. Controlled by a DSP, all these features allow for unprecedented flexibility in creating Hi-Fi stereo audio products.

IEDEC Announces Program, Focus on Excellence in Interdisciplinary Engineering Education

February 6, 2012

SANTA CLARA, Calif. –2 February, 2012 – The Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Education Conference (IEDEC) announced its 2012 program consisting of talks by experts from industry and academia that cover critical issues related to excellence in interdisciplinary engineering design education.

IEDEC convenes on Monday, March 19, 2012, at TechMart, Santa Clara, at 8:15am and concludes with a 7:00pm networking mixer.

Conference Highlights:

New Picor Hot Swap Controller Ensures Safe, Continuous System Operation with Advanced Digital Thermal Emulation

February 6, 2012

APEC 2012 – Orlando, FL – February 6, 2012 – Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR), today unveiled its new Picor Cool-Swap™ PI2211 hot swap controller and circuit breaker (operating range: +0.9 to +14V), featuring Picor’s advanced True-SOA™ and Glitch-Catcher technologies. The Picor Cool-Swap PI2211 provides superior backplane and system protection while reducing board space and design complexity.

The Cool-Swap PI2211’s programmable True-SOA feature ensures safe, reliable operation at both the system and MOSFET level during both circuit card insertion and steady state operation. The True-SOA feature provides MOSFET protection in the most ideal way possible by … Read More → "New Picor Hot Swap Controller Ensures Safe, Continuous System Operation with Advanced Digital Thermal Emulation"

Agilent Technologies Announces Industry’s First Eight-Channel RF Measurement Solution Addressing LTE and Beamforming

February 6, 2012

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 2, 2012 – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced industry-leading enhancements to its N7109A multi-channel signal analyzer for emerging multichannel LTE, LTE-Advanced and MIMO RF measurement requirements, including LTE antenna beamforming and LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation.

Building on the N7109A’s strengths for WiMAX^TM and LTE MIMO measurements, these new enhancements enable designers to stay one step ahead of rapidly evolving LTE and LTE-Advanced communication standards.