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36VIN, ±5A Source/Sink Step-Down µModule Regulator Features Adjustable Output Current Limit

October 11, 2011

MILPITAS, CA – October 11, 2011 – Linear Technology introduces the LTM8052, a 36V input constant frequency step-down µModule® regulator with an adjustable output current limit up to 5A. The adjustable current limit helps system designers set the maximum power delivered to a load, minimizing the output rating of the upstream AC/DC or DC/DC power supply. … Read More → "36VIN, ±5A Source/Sink Step-Down µModule Regulator Features Adjustable Output Current Limit"

Pentek More Than Doubles Signal Bandwidth With Cobalt Model 71651 Software Radio Module

October 11, 2011

Dual-channel 500 MHz A/Ds capture 240 MHz of signal bandwidth
Digital up and down converters tune across a wide range of IF signals
Multiboard programmable summation circuitry simplifies real-time beamforming
On-board Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA comes preconfigured for turnkey operation

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ–October 11, 2011–Pentek, Inc., today announced its fastest ever multichannel data converter with digital down and up converters. With two channels each of 12-bit, 500 MHz A/D and 16-bit, 800 MHz D/A, the Model 71651 delivers more than twice the bandwidth of Pentek’s previous data … Read More → "Pentek More Than Doubles Signal Bandwidth With Cobalt Model 71651 Software Radio Module"

Crocus and IBM Sign Technology Development and Patent License Agreements

October 10, 2011

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – October 5, 2011 — Crocus Technology, a leading developer of magnetic memory today announced a joint technology development agreement and a patent license agreement with IBM (NYSE: IBM). The patent license provides mutual access to patents that will enable the companies to collaborate and integrate magnetic technology into semiconductor products.

Under the technology agreement, Crocus and IBM will jointly develop semiconductor technology that combines Crocus’ thermally assisted next generation Magnetic-Logic-Unit^TM (MLU) technology … Read More → "Crocus and IBM Sign Technology Development and Patent License Agreements"

Imec demonstrates CMOS integrated poly-SiGe piezoresistive pressure sensor

October 10, 2011

Leuven (Belgium) – October 10, 2011 – Imec realized an integrated poly-SiGe-based piezoresistive pressure sensor directly fabricated above 0.13 µm copper (Cu) -backend CMOS technology. This represents not only the first integrated poly-SiGe pressure sensor directly fabricated above its readout circuit, but also the first time that a poly-SiGe MEMS device is processed on top of Cu-backend CMOS.

Polycrystalline SiGe has emerged as a promising MEMS structural material since it provides the desired mechanical properties at lower temperatures compared to poly-Si, allowing the post-processing on top of CMOS. The MEMS-last approach is the most interesting approach for … Read More → "Imec demonstrates CMOS integrated poly-SiGe piezoresistive pressure sensor"

Atmel maXTouch mXT1386 Powers Touchscreen for Lenovo’s IdeaPad TabletK1

October 10, 2011

San Jose, CA, October 10, 2011 – Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced Lenovo has selected the Atmel maXTouch^® mXT1386 controller to power Lenovo’s IdeaPad TabletK1. The new Lenovo IdeaPad TabletK1 runs on Android’s 3.1 version operating system, a … Read More → "Atmel maXTouch mXT1386 Powers Touchscreen for Lenovo’s IdeaPad TabletK1"

austriamicrosystems expands configurable PMIC family with devices targeting Li-Ion battery based mobile products

October 10, 2011

Unterpremstaetten , Austria (October 10, 2011) – austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs, announced two new members of its Power Management IC (PMIC) family. These devices feature essential power management building blocks and flexibility to provide a complete power solution for the next generation of tablets, media players and portable gaming consoles. The versatile start-up configuration programming capability allows the AS3710/11 to be adapted to various processors. These features can also be used to adapt for last minute changes or fine tuning without a design re-spin.

HCC-Embedded Middleware Adds Complete Support for Green Hills Software’s µ-velOSity Microkernel

October 10, 2011

SANTA BARBARA, CA — October 10, 2011 — Green Hills Software, the largest independent vendor of embedded software solutions, today announced that HCC-Embedded has introduced an abstraction layer that allows all of its embedded middleware to operate seamlessly with Green Hills Software’s µ-velOSity™ microkernel. Developers using the µ-velOSity microkernel now have access to an unrivaled selection of networking and storage software from both companies.

HCC middleware products are supplied fully integrated with the µ-velOSity microkernel and include sample projects running on standard development boards. This approach to delivery significantly reduces the time required … Read More → "HCC-Embedded Middleware Adds Complete Support for Green Hills Software’s µ-velOSity Microkernel"

6WIND Announces Availability of Packet Processing Software Optimized for Cavium’s Market-Leading OCTEON® II CN68XX Processor Family

October 10, 2011

PARIS, France, October 10, 2011 — 6WIND, the industry standard for commercial multicore packet processing software, today announced the availability of its 6WINDGate™ software with optimized support for the 32-core OCTEON® II CN68XX processor family from Cavium, Inc. [NASDAQ: CAVM], a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications, and the digital home. Already used by OEMs in a wide range of products based on earlier OCTEON and OCTEON Plus processors, 6WINDGate enables the development of … Read More → "6WIND Announces Availability of Packet Processing Software Optimized for Cavium’s Market-Leading OCTEON® II CN68XX Processor Family"

Evatronix Develops MIPI SLIMbus IP To Help LnK Introduce their New Product – I2S to SLIMbus Audio Bridge

October 10, 2011

Bielsko-Biala/Poland and Romsée/Belgium, October 10^th, 2011 – Evatronix SA, the provider of robust memory controller IP, and LnK, the leading provider of test and verification solutions for SLIMbus, have announced today the successful implementation of MIPI SLIMbus and I2S IP cores in the new I2S-SLIMbus Audio Bridge from LnK. The LnK’s SLIMbus Audio Bridge is the essential link between any SLIMbus audio components and traditional audio analyzers like Audio Precision, Rohde&Schwartz and others.

The SLIMbus Audio Bridge from LnK features S/PDIF and multichannel I2 … Read More → "Evatronix Develops MIPI SLIMbus IP To Help LnK Introduce their New Product – I2S to SLIMbus Audio Bridge"

Plessey EPIC sensor samples now available

October 10, 2011

Plymouth, ENGLAND – 10 October 2011 – Plessey Semiconductors announced today that commercial samples of its award winning Electric Potential Integrated Circuit (EPIC) sensors are now available. The first products are optimised for use as an ECG sensor and provide a resolution as good as or better than conventional electrodes.

The EPIC sensors offer several advantages that save money and speed up taking readings. First, the EPIC sensors are dry contact so that no gels or similar fluids are required to make contact. Second, the sensors can be simply cleaned between uses – unlike conventional … Read More → "Plessey EPIC sensor samples now available"