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Global Unichip Achieves Gigahertz+ Frequency on ARM Cortex-A9 Processor with Synopsys IC Compiler

December 14, 2011

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, and Global Unichip Corporation (GUC; TW: 3443), the Flexible ASIC Leader™, today announced that GUC has achieved more than one gigahertz frequency on a dual-core ARM® Cortex™-A9 MPCore™ processor with Synopsys IC Compiler, a key component of Synopsys’ Galaxy™ Implementation Platform. Synopsys’ high-performance Galaxy implementation methodology was instrumental in achieving more than one gigahertz frequency with minimum power, while reducing schedule risk.

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Mitrionics Announces Partnership with Russian FPGA-Card Manufacturer Rosta

December 14, 2011

Lund, Sweden, December 2011 – Mitrionics AB, developer of the Mitrion Virtual Processor, the Mitrion-C programming language and the Mitrion Software Development Kit for FPGA-based reconfigurable computing, today announced a new partnership with the leading Russian FPGA-card manufacturer Rosta.  The collaboration introduces a new generation of PCIe boards based on the large Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGAs for use with the Mitrion Virtual Processor and Mitrion-C programming language.  Mitrionics recently re-launched its company in November 2011 under new ownership, after receiving new funding sufficient for a two-year start-up period and long-term investor support.

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Movidius enables high definition multimedia features in MyVu visual communications system

December 14, 2011

Dublin, Ireland – 14 December 2011  – Movidius, the mobile multimedia processor company, today announces that its leading Myriad media processing platform has been selected by ViewLink for its MyVu visual communications (VizCom) system. Movidius and ViewLink will demo the MyVu VizCom system at CES Las Vegas, January 10-13th 2012.

Aimed at the growing outdoor and adventure markets, the MyVu VizCom has advanced multimedia capabilities powered by Movidius’ Myriad platform. The MyVu VizCom system includes a wearable heads-up display with integrated 720p, 110° FOV camera and a fully functional, WiFi enabled Android controller which enables streaming … Read More → "Movidius enables high definition multimedia features in MyVu visual communications system"

Renesas Electronics Develops Industry’s First 40nm Embedded Flash Memory Technology IP for Automotive Real-Time Applications

December 14, 2011

Dusseldorf, December 14, 2011  – Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, with expertise in leading-edge flash design, today announced that it has developed the industry’s first 40-nanometer (nm) memory intellectual property (IP) for automotive real-time applications. Renesas will also be the first to launch 40nm embedded flash microcontrollers (MCUs) for automotive applications using this 40nm flash technology with samples available by the beginning of autumn 2012.

Renesas has proven experience in developing flash MONOS (metal oxide nitride oxide silicon) technology with … Read More → "Renesas Electronics Develops Industry’s First 40nm Embedded Flash Memory Technology IP for Automotive Real-Time Applications"

Quickly and easily navigate through microcontroller development with TI’s MSP430Ware software and resource package for MSP430™ microcontrollers

December 14, 2011

DALLAS (December 13, 2011) — Providing a comprehensive software ecosystem for simplified microcontroller development, Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE: TXN) (TI) today announced the new MSP430Ware software and resource package. MSP430Ware offers a sleek and intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) where developers can immediately access and easily filter through all MSP430 microcontroller design resources by device, tool or software library. With automatic web updates, MSP430Ware ensures developers always have the … Read More → "Quickly and easily navigate through microcontroller development with TI’s MSP430Ware software and resource package for MSP430™ microcontrollers"

Touchstone Semiconductor’s Free Demo Board Program Extended For the Year 2012

December 13, 2011

MILPITAS, Calif. — Tues., Dec. 11, 2011 – Touchstone Semiconductor, a developer of high-performance analog integrated circuit solutions, today announced that its free demo board program will be extended through Dec. 31, 2012.

The offer includes all demo boards in Touchstone’s growing portfolio of high-performance analog products, including:

  • TS1001 operational amplifier offering 0.8V and 0.6μA,
  • TS9001-1 and TS9001-2 ultra low-power voltage monitor ICs, and
  • TS1100, the newly announced 1μA current-sense amplifiers that cut offset to 30µV.

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CadSoft launches EAGLE version 6

December 13, 2011

12 December 2011 – London, CadSoft Computer GmbH, a part of Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl), today announces the launch of version 6 of its easy-to-use ‘EAGLE’ PCB software for professional board design.

CadSoft EAGLE Version 6 is available to buy from today and focuses on flexibility and enabling users to save time by optimizing and integrating new features such as BGA escape routing, differential pair routing, automatic meanders and undo/redo logs. Additionally this latest software provides automatic layout dimension, assembly variants, cut out polygons, and the … Read More → "CadSoft launches EAGLE version 6"

All Members Of Lattice’s Award-Winning MachXO2 PLD Family Released To Production

December 13, 2011

HILLSBORO, OR – DECEMBER 13, 2011- Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced that all members of its award-winning MachXO2™ family of PLDs (Programmable Logic Devices) have been fully qualified and released to volume production. Recently named a 2011 “Hot 100” product by EDN magazine, the MachXO2 PLD family consists of nine devices in 29 device/package combinations to satisfy a broad range of customer requirements. 

“We are very pleased to have reached this production release milestone for the entire MachXO2 family,” said … Read More → "All Members Of Lattice’s Award-Winning MachXO2 PLD Family Released To Production"

D-Tools New Online Store Now Open

December 13, 2011

CONCORD, CA. – DECEMBER 13, 2011 — D-Tools recently launched a new online store for users of D-Tools’ award-winning System Integrator software. This new online resource will provide D-Tools’ new and existing customers with an additional channel for purchasing products and services. 

D-Tools online store provides users with easy access to purchase D-Tools software and services such as Estimator, training, data subscription, and per-incident support. With these products now available online, users can now make purchases without having to contact sales, saving them time. The store facilitates an effortless checkout process and accepts PayPal as … Read More → "D-Tools New Online Store Now Open"

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