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AppliedMicro Revitalizes the Cloud with World’s First 64-bit ARM Architecture Compliant Processor Converging Compute Performance with Power Efficiency

October 28, 2011

UNNYVALE, Calif. – Oct. 27, 2011 – Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (NASDAQ:AMCC), or AppliedMicro, today announced “X-Gene™,” the world’s first 64-bit ARM architecture compliant processor for next-generation cloud computing, wireless infrastructure, enterprise networking, storage and security applications. X-Gene multi-core processors based on high-performance ARMv8 compliant cores operating at up to 3.0 GHz will offer compelling performance at a fraction of the power and cost of existing solutions. With unparalleled single-thread performance, full CPU and I/O virtualization, and System-on-a-Chip (SoC) enabled glueless multi-processing, X-Gene will enable AppliedMicro to define the next generation … Read More → "AppliedMicro Revitalizes the Cloud with World’s First 64-bit ARM Architecture Compliant Processor Converging Compute Performance with Power Efficiency"

MIPS Technologies’ Processor IP at the Heart of Sequans’ New LTE SoCs for Handsets and Tablets

October 28, 2011

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – October 27, 2011 – MIPS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIPS), a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital home, networking and mobile applications, announced today that the new LTE (Long Term Evolution) SoC (System-on-Chip) from 4G chipmaker Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) is powered by MIPS® industry-standard processors. Targeted at smartphones and tablets, the SQN3110 SoC is Sequans’ second generation LTE baseband chip. It incorporates dual MIPS32® 24Kc® processor cores, and is the first of a planned series of MIPS-Based LTE chips from Sequans.

LTE is a 4 … Read More → "MIPS Technologies’ Processor IP at the Heart of Sequans’ New LTE SoCs for Handsets and Tablets"

Imagination launches HelloSoft 4G VoLTE platform and SDK

October 28, 2011

4G World, Chicago, USA: Imagination Technologies, a leading multimedia and communications technologies company, is launching its HelloSoft 4G VoLTE solution for smartphones, tablets, and mobile computing devices at 4G World 2011 in Chicago (24-27 October, stand 1430).

Imagination’s HelloSoft V.VoIP (voice and video over IP) SDK’s enable the most comprehensive multiplatform mobile device solutions in the world for delivering the full range of two-way real time communications including Voice over LTE (VoLTE), Voice Call Continuity (VCC) Video and Voice over IP (V.VoIP) and SMS over IP.

Imagination’s VoLTE solution … Read More → "Imagination launches HelloSoft 4G VoLTE platform and SDK"

austriamicrosystems announces new Active Noise Cancelling ICs for improved hearing in both Bluetooth and wired mono headsets

October 27, 2011

Unterpremstaetten, Austria (October 27, 2011) – austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs, today announced two new additions to its active noise cancellation (ANC) IC family for improved hearing in noisy environments. Both the AS3400 and AS3420 feature the lowest power available, resulting in at least 20 % longer battery life than other ANC solutions. They also improve audio performance [BUL1] over competing solutions with a 10 dB positive SNR — no matter the environment — improving intelligibility in wired or wireless mono communication headsets.

The AS3420 is … Read More → "austriamicrosystems announces new Active Noise Cancelling ICs for improved hearing in both Bluetooth and wired mono headsets"

Xilinx MicroBlaze Model Provided by Imperas and OVP

October 27, 2011

OXFORD, United Kingdom, October 24, 2011 – Imperas™ today announced that a model of the Xilinx MicroBlaze™ soft processor core has been developed, and is being provided through the Open Virtual Platforms™ (OVP™) website. The OVP Fast Processor Model™ and example virtual platforms including the MicroBlaze core are available from the Open Virtual Platforms website, www.OVPworld.org/XILINX. Imperas also announced that they have joined the Xilinx Alliance Program, helping to expand the Xilinx embedded ecosystem with the … Read More → "Xilinx MicroBlaze Model Provided by Imperas and OVP"

Cavium Partners With Aricent to Provide Comprehensive 4G Mobile Evolved Packet Core and Radio Access Solutions for OCTEON(R) II and OCTEON Fusion Processor Families

October 27, 2011

SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – October 25, 2011) – Cavium (NASDAQ: CAVM), a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications and the digital home today announced an extensive collaboration on 4G/LTE Radio Access and Evolved Packet Core (EPC) solutions with Aricent, a global innovation and technology services company. Through this collaboration, the companies are providing performance-enhanced and highly-scalable EPC Frameworks and LTE eNodeB base station protocol software stacks for Cavium’s OCTEON® II Multi-core and the OCTEON Fusion™ “Base-station-on-a-chip” … Read More → "Cavium Partners With Aricent to Provide Comprehensive 4G Mobile Evolved Packet Core and Radio Access Solutions for OCTEON(R) II and OCTEON Fusion Processor Families"

New Magillem Verification Scenarii (MVS) Environment Configures Validation of IP & Sub-systems, and Automates Test Bench Generation

October 27, 2011

Supports ARM cores integration and verification
Single access mechanism to all resources of the design database for concurrent validation strategies
Functional validation of large SOCs by multiple teams is significantly improved with IP XACT (IEEE1685) standard

Paris, 25 October 2011, MVS, Magillem Verification Scenarii, is the latest software proudly launched by Magillem, the leader of IP XACT based solutions for improved flow methodology :

Complex SoCs require three layers of partitioning : functional sub systems with configurable parameters for architects, logical blocks (hierarchical assembly for implementation) used by designers and integrators, and … Read More → "New Magillem Verification Scenarii (MVS) Environment Configures Validation of IP & Sub-systems, and Automates Test Bench Generation"

Imperas Validates OVP Fast Processor Models and Embedded Software Development Tools Interoperability With Cadence® Virtual System Platform

October 27, 2011

OXFORD, United Kingdom, October 24, 2011 – Imperas™ today announced that its Open Virtual Platforms™ (OVP™) Fast Processor Models have been validated with the Cadence® Virtual System Platform for creation of high performance software development platforms. In addition, the Imperas tools for Multiprocessor/Multicore/Multithread Verification, Analysis and Profiling (M*VAP™) operate with Virtual System Platform, together providing a robust set of tools for embedded software development as part of the Cadence System Development Suite.

The Fast Processor Models are available from the Open Virtual Platforms website, www.OVPworld.org. Models available … Read More → "Imperas Validates OVP Fast Processor Models and Embedded Software Development Tools Interoperability With Cadence® Virtual System Platform"

element14 reaches new heights in innovation with the launch of ‘The Drawer’– a new customisable storage tool for online content

October 27, 2011

26 October 2011 – London: element14, Premier Farnell’s online community for design engineers, today announced the launch of The Drawer, an innovative content storage tool for users to capture and collect information as they navigate through the element14 community. The Drawer functionality also extends to the Knode on element14, enabling design engineers to collect and save technical information, parts data and content references from the entire community. This will help to speed up design research and pull together comprehensive solutions to hardware and software design challenges.

QuickLogic Announces Kyocera’s 1st Smartphone for the Japan Market Incorporates VEE & DPO Technologies

October 27, 2011

Sunnyvale, CA – October 27, 2011 — QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), the leader in low-power Customer Specific Standard Products (CSSPs), is proud to announce that Kyocera Corporation, a leading supplier of wireless products and accessories in Japan and North America, is the first smartphone OEM to bring a product to the Japan market using a CSSP that includes QuickLogic’s Visual Enhancement Engine (VEE) and Display Power Optimizer (DPO) technologies, and an integrated Mobile Display Digital Interface (MDDI) to RGB bridge. Kyocera … Read More →

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