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Linear Technology Acquisition of Dust Networks Extends Wireless Sensor Networking Capabilities

January 4, 2012

MILPITAS, CA – December 20, 2011 – Linear Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: LLTC), a leader in high performance analog integrated circuits, today announced the acquisition of Dust Networks, Inc., a leading provider of low power wireless sensor network (WSN) technology. The acquisition of Dust Networks, based in Hayward, CA, will enable Linear to offer a complete high performance wireless sensor networking solution. Dust Networks’ low power radio and software technology complements Linear’s strengths in industrial instrumentation, power management and energy harvesting technology.

Dust Networks’ proven, low power wireless sensor network technology extends Linear’s product … Read More → "Linear Technology Acquisition of Dust Networks Extends Wireless Sensor Networking Capabilities"

Cavium to Collaborate With Intel on Providing Best-in-Class Wireless Display Consumer Experience

January 4, 2012

SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – January 04, 2012) – “Intel® WiDi-based laptops have enjoyed a very rapid adoption in the market during the past two years, expected to pass the 20Mu mark by the end of 2011,” said Kerry Forell, Product Manager at Intel Corporation. “Through this collaboration with Cavium, we expect our customers to be able to offer products with a broader range of wireless display capabilities, which in turn should translate to more choices and enhanced experience for consumers.”Cavium, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAVM), a leading … Read More → "Cavium to Collaborate With Intel on Providing Best-in-Class Wireless Display Consumer Experience"

RFSA3013 and RFSA3023 CATV Voltage-Controlled Attenuators

January 4, 2012

RFMD’s new RFSA3013 and RFSA3023 are fully monolithic analog voltage-controlled attenuators (VCAs) featuring exceptional linearity over a 30dB minimum gain control range. These VCAs also feature internal temperature compensation that provides an attenuation profile highly insensitive to temperature changes. Each VCA is controlled by a single positive control voltage with on-chip DC conditioning circuitry. The slope of the control voltage versus gain is selectable. These VCAs have been characterized for 75Ω CATV applications over the full attenuation and frequency ranges with no external matching components required. The components are offered in a compact 3mm x 3mm QFN … Read More → "RFSA3013 and RFSA3023 CATV Voltage-Controlled Attenuators"

Green Hills Software Announces INTEGRITY 11

January 4, 2012

SANTA BARBARA, CA — JANUARY 4, 2012 — Green Hills Software, the largest independent vendor of embedded software solutions, today announces a major new release of its flagship INTEGRITY real-time operating system. INTEGRITY 11 includes performance, communication and ease-of-use features that address the demanding requirements of next-generation sophisticated embedded systems.

“Our research has shown that INTEGRITY has been a leading hard real-time operating system in terms of market share growth over the past several years,” commented Steve Balacco, Practice Director at VDC Research Group. “INTEGRITY 11 includes an array of technological advancements that device makers … Read More → "Green Hills Software Announces INTEGRITY 11"

Maxim’s Optical Sensor Combines Ambient Light and Proximity Sensors to Deliver Optical Fusion

January 3, 2012

Sunnyvale, CA–January 3, 2012–Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX44000, a digital ambient-light and infrared proximity sensor that detects light like a human eye. Designed using the company’s proprietary BiCMOS technology, this IC integrates three optical sensors, two ADCs, and digital functionality into a tiny 2mm x 2mm x 0.6mm package. This integration saves valuable board space while delivering optical fusion and unparalleled light-sensing performance.

The MAX44000 also consumes … Read More → "Maxim’s Optical Sensor Combines Ambient Light and Proximity Sensors to Deliver Optical Fusion"

Leading Memory Manufacturer Endorses Proteus LRC for Lithography Verification

January 3, 2012

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 3, 2012 /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 the endorsement of Proteus lithography rule check (LRC) at Nanya Technology Corporation, a member of the Formosa Plastics Group and a global leader in advanced memory semiconductors focusing on research and development, design, manufacturing and sales of DRAM products. Industry-leading accuracy is achieved through the combined use of production-proven Proteus compact models and the integrated Sentaurus Lithography rigorous simulation engine. Proteus LRC provides production tapeout departments at integrated circuit ( … Read More → "Leading Memory Manufacturer Endorses Proteus LRC for Lithography Verification"

GreenPeak Rolls out GP570 chip for Smart and low cost ZIGBEE RF4CE motion sense remote controls

January 3, 2012

Utrecht, 3 January 2012 – GreenPeak Technologies, (http://www.greenpeak.com) a leading fabless semiconductor company, today announced the launch of the new GP570 chip that will allow the development of low cost motion-enabled remote controls, addressing the growing demand for smarter and intuitive navigation of interactive entertainment services offered by operators.

Operators and consumer electronics manufacturers adopt motion sensing for their remote controls to enhance the consumer’s user experience with intuitive … Read More → "GreenPeak Rolls out GP570 chip for Smart and low cost ZIGBEE RF4CE motion sense remote controls"

Laird Technologies to Attend the 2012 International CES Company to Highlight its Wireless M2M Product Portfolio

January 3, 2012

St. Louis, Missouri, USA – December 29, 2011 – Laird Technologies, Inc., a global leader in the design and supply of customized performance-critical components and systems for advanced electronics and wireless products, today announced that will be attending the 2011 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show). The event is being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 10-13, 2012.

Laird Technologies will host meetings with customers, partners and suppliers in Hospitality Suite #571 at the Las Vegas Hilton. This venue provides guests with the opportunity to discuss M2M product and technology inquiries directly with Laird Technologies’ … Read More → "Laird Technologies to Attend the 2012 International CES Company to Highlight its Wireless M2M Product Portfolio"

VIA Announces Latest VB7009 Mini-ITX Embedded Board

January 3, 2012

Taipei, Taiwan, January 3, 2012 – VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced the VIA VB7009 embedded Mini-ITX board. Measuring only 17cm x 17cm, the VIA VB7009 Mini-ITX is an extremely flexible embedded board with top class functionality and performance for POS and kiosks.

The VIA VB7009 is a cost effective solution offering a broad range of power efficient VIA CPU choices, including the dual core VIA NanoTM X2 processor, providing superior flexibility to match customers’ embedded computing needs. Paired with the VIA VX900 unified all-in-one media system processor, the VIA … Read More → "VIA Announces Latest VB7009 Mini-ITX Embedded Board"

Lattice Announces Transfer Of Its Standard Military Drawing (SMD) Product Line To Arrow Electronics Inc.

January 3, 2012

HILLSBORO, OR – JANUARY 3, 2012 – Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced the transfer of its Standard Military Drawing (SMD) product portfolio to Arrow Electronics Inc., effective immediately. Lattice’s SMD products include the GAL^®family (GAL16V8, GAL20V8 and GAL22V10) of simple PLDs and the ispLSI^®1000 family (ispLSI 1016, ispLSI 1024, ispLSI 1032 and ispLSI 1048) of complex PLDs. Lattice’s SMD products were formally discontinued by Lattice via its Product Change Notification (PCN) process in 2011. A copy of PCN 05A-10 can be found < … Read More → "Lattice Announces Transfer Of Its Standard Military Drawing (SMD) Product Line To Arrow Electronics Inc."

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