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Eurotech Announces Plans for the Latest Embedded Module in the Catalyst Family

December 28, 2011

COLUMBIA, Md., Dec. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Eurotech, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products, and systems, today announces plans to launch the next generation of modules in the Catalyst series of embedded computers. The Catalyst CV, based on the Intel® Atom™ processor N2000 series, will offer significant benefits to customers looking for dual-core performance capabilities with enhanced multimedia, and a greater choice of operating environments, all while still maintaining very low … Read More → "Eurotech Announces Plans for the Latest Embedded Module in the Catalyst Family"

NXP Launches Next-Generation FM Car Radio Receivers for Background Scanning and Data Services

December 28, 2011

EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS–(Marketwire – Dec 27, 2011) – NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) today introduced the TEF7006 and TEF7007, its next-generation high-performance FM car radio receivers for background scanning and data services. These advanced receivers are able to … Read More → "NXP Launches Next-Generation FM Car Radio Receivers for Background Scanning and Data Services"

Mercury Computer Systems to Acquire KOR Electronics and Paragon Dynamics

December 23, 2011

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – December 23, 2011 – Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mc.com), a trusted provider of commercially developed application-ready ISR subsystems for defense prime contractors, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire KOR Electronics, Inc. (KOR) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Paragon Dynamics, Inc. (PDI).

Based in Cypress, California, KOR designs and develops digital radio frequency memory (DRFM) units for a variety of modern Electronic Warfare (EW) applications, as well as radar environment simulation and test systems for … Read More → "Mercury Computer Systems to Acquire KOR Electronics and Paragon Dynamics"

Software Porting to Tensilica-based Multicore SOC Designs Now Aided by PolyCore Software’s

December 23, 2011

BURLINGAME, Calif. and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — PolyCore Software, Inc. (PSI) and Tensilica®, Inc. today announced a partnership to make it easier and faster for developers to port their software to, or design software for, integrated circuits with multiple Tensilica dataplane processors (DPUs). PSI’s Poly-Platform™ toolset now comprehends Tensilica’s entire DPU family, which ranges from small footprint controllers to the industry’s highest-performance DSP (digital signal processor) IP core, with many variations in between.

ZMDI launches highly efficient boost converter to drive multiple high-brightness LEDs in low-voltage lighting applications

December 22, 2011

Dresden, Germany – December 21, 2011 – ZMD AG, a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, is introducing its first step-up converter with integrated 35 V power switch for high brightness LEDs. It is optimal for driving multiple white LEDs connected in series from a low voltage supply. The ZLED7015 can also drive devices that require a constant voltage and the wide input voltage range of 6V to 30V supports applications with input voltage from multi-cell batteries or regulated 12V and 24V power rails. Alow voltage feedback mechanism helps maximize the operating … Read More → "ZMDI launches highly efficient boost converter to drive multiple high-brightness LEDs in low-voltage lighting applications"

Flamac and imec combine expertise to develop new materials for solar cells

December 21, 2011

Leuven, Belgium – December 21, 2011 – Imec, a leading nanoelectronics research center based in Leuven (Belgium) is working together with Flamac, a division of SIM vzw (Strategisch Initiatief Materialen in Vlaanderen or Strategic Initiative Materials in Flanders) to develop novel semiconductor materials for solar cell applications. Within this collaboration novel materials are screened as an alternative for the standard solar cells made of copper indium gallium and selenium (CIGS).

Flamac’s recently installed PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) / PE-CVD (Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition) coater allows the automated deposition of a variety of thin film materials. … Read More → "Flamac and imec combine expertise to develop new materials for solar cells"

SPIRIT DSP Announces Significant Upgrade to Voice & Video Engines for Service Providers, Application Developers and OEMs/ODMs

December 21, 2011

MOSCOW, Russia – Dec. 21, 2011 – SPIRIT DSP, the world’s top voice and video over IP engines provider, today announced a significant upgrade to its TeamSpirit^® cross-platform voice and video engines, a set of sophisticated SDKs (Software Development Kit) for service providers, software application developers and OEMs/ODMs to quickly launch HD (High Definition) voice and video calling applications and services across all popular desktop and mobile devices.

A global study of the broadband market by Point Topic has … Read More → "SPIRIT DSP Announces Significant Upgrade to Voice & Video Engines for Service Providers, Application Developers and OEMs/ODMs"

LDRA Supports National Instruments LabVIEW for Early Development and Test of DO-178 Systems

December 21, 2011

Wirral, UK, December 21, 2011. LDRA, the leader in standards compliance, automated software verification, source code analysis and test tools, has integrated the LDRA tool suite with National Instruments LabVIEW Virtual Instruments. The LDRA-NI … Read More → "LDRA Supports National Instruments LabVIEW for Early Development and Test of DO-178 Systems"

±60V Fault Protected Full-/Half-Duplex 3V to 5.5V RS485 Transceivers Achieve 20Mbps

December 21, 2011

MILPITAS, CA – December 21, 2011 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2862-2865, a family of exceptionally rugged, high voltage tolerant RS485/RS422 transceivers for elimination of field failures without the need of costly external protection devices. In practical RS485 systems, installation cross-wiring faults, ground voltage faults or lightning induced surge voltages can cause overvoltage conditions … Read More → "±60V Fault Protected Full-/Half-Duplex 3V to 5.5V RS485 Transceivers Achieve 20Mbps"

Latest Release of Android™ ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ Comes to the MIPS® Architecture

December 21, 2011

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – December 21, 2011 – MIPS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIPS), a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital home, networking and mobile applications, today announced that Android™ 4.0.3, the latest release of the Android 4.0 platform also known as “Ice Cream Sandwich,” is now available for the MIPS® architecture. The MIPS port was completed within 24 hours of being released by Google into open source on December 16th. The Android 4.0.3 code for MIPS is available for download at http://developer.mips.com.