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Enhanced Electromagnetic Analysis Software Accelerates RF And Microwave Design

September 7, 2011

Aurora, IL, September 7, 2011 — Cobham Technical Services has announced a new release of the Concerto electromagnetic design software for RF and microwave applications from its Vector Fields Software product line. Concerto provides developers with a very cost-effective means of achieving the best solution in the shortest possible time. The latest version – Concerto v7.5R1 – incorporates numerous enhancements to accelerate further every aspect of design, simulation, analysis and optimization.

Many of the enhancements in this release centre on the powerful 3D geometric Modeler that forms an integral part of all Concerto configurations. This has new meshing … Read More → "Enhanced Electromagnetic Analysis Software Accelerates RF And Microwave Design"

Honeywell Test & Measurement Introduces New Torque Measurement System with Modern Digital Telemetry Technology

September 7, 2011

The need for a more accurate and versatile non-contact rotary torque sensor has evolved the industry from technology defined by slip rings and bearings into the digital age. Leading the way is Honeywell’s new TMS 9250 Torque Measurement System, which offers true torque measurements with a non-contact, digital telemetry design.

MINNEAPOLIS, September 7, 2011 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) one of the world’s leading suppliers of test and measurement sensor solutions, has introduced the new TMS 9250 Torque Measurement System. … Read More → "Honeywell Test & Measurement Introduces New Torque Measurement System with Modern Digital Telemetry Technology"

TI helps developers make the world safer with its new Hercules™ safety microcontroller platform for medical, industrial & transportation applications

September 7, 2011

Houston, TX (September 6, 2011) – Designed to help developers obtain safety certifications, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced its new Hercules safety microcontroller platform for medical, industrial and transportation applications. The platform consists of three ARM Cortex-based microcontroller families that deliver scalable performance, connectivity, memory and safety features for applications that require a high level of reliability. Unlike many microcontrollers that rely heavily on software for safety capabilities, Hercules microcontrollers implement safeguards in hardware to maximize performance and reduce software overhead. Coupled with robust tools, software … Read More → "TI helps developers make the world safer with its new Hercules™ safety microcontroller platform for medical, industrial & transportation applications"

Agilent Technologies Introduces 2.4-GHz Dual-Core PXIe Embedded Controller for Functional Test Systems

September 7, 2011

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2011 – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the M9036A modular PXIe embedded controller. The M9036A is a compact, three-slot controller designed to take advantage of the x8 PCI Express® links when using the Agilent M9018A PXIe chassis

Together, the M9036A controller and M9018A chassis provide customers with … Read More → "Agilent Technologies Introduces 2.4-GHz Dual-Core PXIe Embedded Controller for Functional Test Systems"

Atmel Launches Industry’s First LIN Transceivers in DFN Packages to Enable Smaller Footprint

September 7, 2011

Heilbronn, Germany, September 7, 2011 — Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the availability of two stand-alone LIN (local interconnect network) transceiver ICs in DFN packages. Compared to standard SO8 packages at 5mm x 6.5mm, the DFN14 package for the ATA6670 measures at 3mm x 4.5mm, while the DFN8 package for the ATA6663 measures at 3mm x 3mm, saving about 75 percent of the overall PCB area. Space and cost savings are critical for LIN bus networking applications such as automotive body electronic systems, including door modules, seat control, intelligent sensors or powertrain applications. Since … Read More → "Atmel Launches Industry’s First LIN Transceivers in DFN Packages to Enable Smaller Footprint"

Artila Releases DIN-Rail Linux ARM9 Programmable Automation Controller

September 7, 2011

Taipei, Taiwan – September, 2011 — Artila Electronics, the leading designer and manufacturer of Linux-ready ARM9 industrial PC, is proud to announce the launch of PAC-4010, Artila’s DIN-Rail Industrial ARM9 Linux-based Programmable Automation Controller.

PAC-4010 has robust metal casing with a DIN-Rail mounting kit attached to its back side. PAC-4010 is powered by 400MHz AT91SAM9G20 ARM9 Processor with memory management unit, and equipped with 64MB SDRAM, 128MB NAND Flash, and 2MB DATAFlash. PAC-4010 is also equipped with 8 x 2500 … Read More → "Artila Releases DIN-Rail Linux ARM9 Programmable Automation Controller"

Xilinx Leads Broadcast Innovation Through Video Over IP and Broadcast Development Platform Demonstrations at IBC 2011

September 6, 2011

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2011 – Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced its participation at IBC 2011 in Amsterdam, from September 8-13, at the RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre, Stand #10.D25, Hall 10. Xilinx will demonstrate programmable platforms that assist broadcast equipment makers in building systems capable of delivering content over traditional SD/HD/3G-SDI and AES3 connections as well as bridging to video over IP networks whilst maintaining highest possible video quality. In-stand demonstrations will highlight the implementation and adoption of emerging IP network technologies, the removal of external Voltage-Controlled Crystal Oscillators (VCXOs) for SDI reference clocks, low power consumption 28 … Read More → "Xilinx Leads Broadcast Innovation Through Video Over IP and Broadcast Development Platform Demonstrations at IBC 2011"

Renesas Electronics Announces the RL78/F12 Microcontrollers, the First Integrated Products for Automotive Applications in the New RL78 Family

September 6, 2011

Dusseldorf, September 6, 2011 – Renesas Electronics , a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of 32 new RL78/F12 16-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). These contribute to reduced system power consumption and higher performance for automotive control systems, including keyless entry, power … Read More → "Renesas Electronics Announces the RL78/F12 Microcontrollers, the First Integrated Products for Automotive Applications in the New RL78 Family"

IAR Systems launches major upgrade of software tools for 8- and 32-bit AVR

September 6, 2011

Uppsala, Sweden—September 6, 2011—IAR Systems today announced a major upgrade of its reliable and powerful software development tools for both 8- and 32-bit AVR. Joint together by a common development environment and technology platform, both tool sets benefit from the same innovative improvements in the IDE, compiler and debugger.

The IAR Embedded Workbench IDE benefits from integration with one of the most popular version control systems on the market, Subversion. The integration allows users to perform Subversion commands from within the IAR Embedded Workbench IDE, and to see the current status … Read More → "IAR Systems launches major upgrade of software tools for 8- and 32-bit AVR"

Green Hills Software to Exhibit at Intel Developer Forum at Moscone Center, San Francisco

September 6, 2011

SANTA BARBARA, CA — September 6, 2011 — Green Hills Software, the largest independent vendor of embedded software solutions, will demonstrate its latest embedded software solutions in booth #136 at the Intel Developer Forum, September 13 – 15, 2011.

Green Hills Software will demonstrate:

Intel Atom-Based Embedded Virtualization

Green Hills Software will demonstrate the industry’s only embedded virtualization for Intel Atom processors founded on a multi-industry proven security and reliability architecture. Based on the INTEGRITY® Multivisor™, this technology allows for seamless combination of a wide range of general-purpose operating systems on the same … Read More → "Green Hills Software to Exhibit at Intel Developer Forum at Moscone Center, San Francisco"

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