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Touchstone Semiconductor and Future Electronics Announce ‘TS1001 Coolest Op Amp’ Design Competition Winner

Milpitas, Calif. – Aug. 18, 2011 – Touchstone Semiconductor, Inc., a developer of high-performance analog integrated circuit solutions, and Future Electronics, a leader in the distribution and marketing of semiconductors and electronic components, today announced the winner of their ‘TS1001 Coolest Op Amp’ Design Competition.

Eric John Holland, a senior electronics design engineer at Avery Weigh-Tronix, was awarded the top prize of $1,000 for his design of a working, low-power 555 timer using Touchstone’s TS1001 op amp. The TS1001 is the industry’s first 0.8V, 0.6µA op amp cutting power requirements at … Read More → "Touchstone Semiconductor and Future Electronics Announce ‘TS1001 Coolest Op Amp’ Design Competition Winner"

Fritz Technologies Uses LynxSecure to Develop Assured Sharing Platform Services – Server Separation Development (ASPS-SSD)

SAN DIEGO, CA, NDIA Navy Gold Coast Conference−August 19, 2011−Fritz Technologies Corporation has completed work for the Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. intelligence community to develop a trusted computing solution using state-of-the-art, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) LynxSecure software from LynuxWorks, Inc. This Multiple Independent Levels of Security (MILS) solution allows access to unclassified, secret and top secret applications and data to be maintained in separate domains on a single server, or workstation, and supports strictly controlled sharing between those domains.

Fritz designed and delivered the prototype system that demonstrates the consolidation of multiple physical servers … Read More → "Fritz Technologies Uses LynxSecure to Develop Assured Sharing Platform Services – Server Separation Development (ASPS-SSD)"

Ericsson Power Modules introduces new application for Android smartphones

  • New application for Android smartphones connects Power Modules’ customers to the latest information on advanced power module technologies
  • Delivers the latest news on Power Modules products, technology and special events, in addition to providing sales office contact details and locations

Ericsson Power Modules has launched a new application, or ‘app’, for Android smartphones that delivers easy access to real-time strategic information on the latest advanced power technologies available from the company.

The new Power Modules app has been designed to keep Power Modules’ customers informed, in real time, about the latest … Read More → "Ericsson Power Modules introduces new application for Android smartphones"

RTI Introduces Limited-Bandwidth Plug-Ins to Address the Challenges of Constrained Network Communication

SUNNYVALE, Calif.—August 16, 2011—Real-Time Innovations (RTI), The Global Leader in DDS, today announced the availability of Limited-Bandwidth Plug-Ins for RTI Data Distribution Service, designed to overcome situations where a network is constrained by low or limited bandwidth, intermittent connections or related issues. RTI is unveiling Limited-Bandwidth Plug-Ins at the AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America Meeting in Washington, D.C., this week in booth #1030.

Network bandwidth constraints are commonly found in a wide range of applications. Examples include unmanned vehicles, advanced combat net radio (CNR) systems, asset tracking systems, air-traffic management systems and systems using … Read More → "RTI Introduces Limited-Bandwidth Plug-Ins to Address the Challenges of Constrained Network Communication"

Saelig Introduces Powerful Multichannel Audio Signal Processor

Pittsford, NY:  Signal Wizard 3.0 is a very powerful audio signal processor that features multichannel synchronous processing. It can mix, amplify, filter, delay and adjust the phase of individual input signals, selected by using the included intuitive PC software. Signal Wizard 3.0 features a 24-bit, 96 kHz codec with six analog input and eight analog output channels, and an internal DSP processing speed of 0.6 GMACs. Signal Wizard 3.0 also incorporates two digital audio (S/PDIF) inputs and outputs. Like its two channel equivalent Signal Wizard 2.5, the software requires no knowledge of mathematics or programming.

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Lantronix Chosen to Network-Enable Quadlogic’s Power Line Communications Metering Technology

Irvine, CA – August 18, 2011 – Lantronix (NASDAQ: LTRX), a leading global provider of smart connectivity solutions that enable cloud-based access to any device, anywhere, anytime, today announced that Quadlogic has selected Lantronix’ UDS1100 Ethernet device server to enable serial-to-Ethernet conversion in its metering systems. As a result, Quadlogic can now offer remote access, monitoring and control of its energy metering technology over Ethernet, dramatically improving communication and reducing support costs for its customers.  

As a market leader in Power Line Communications metering technology, Quadlogic provides its residential and commercial customers … Read More → "Lantronix Chosen to Network-Enable Quadlogic’s Power Line Communications Metering Technology"

World Experts and Scholars Combat Cyber Security Attacks at NYIT Conference

Days after the country marks the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) will host its Cyber Security Conference to discuss cyber vulnerabilities and the latest measures to protect individuals and organizations against attacks. Topics include cloud computing, social networks, and mobile security, as well as new initiatives.

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Wide Range of Test and Measurement Connectors available from Cliff Electronics

CLIFF Electronics, leaders in the design, development and manufacture of components and connectors for audio, engineering, instrumentation, medical, lighting and vending applications manufacture a wide range of 2mm and 4mm plugs, sockets, probes and crocodile clips for professional and industrial test and measurement purposes. Cliff is also a major supplier of test lead sets. These are made to order semi-custom products which combine components from Cliff’s standard product range with a suitable double insulated cable, standard cable ratings are 1KV (PVC), 5KV and 12KV (silicone). 

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Molex Innovative Interconnects Power UMsolar Car on 1,800 Mile Outback Journey

LISLE, Ill. Aug. 17, 2011 – Molex Incorporated enthusiastically endorses the University of Michigan Solar Car team (UMsolar) in its bid to win the 2011 World Solar Challenge.  Hosted in Australia, the biannual competition takes place October 16-23, 2011.  The University of Michigan team’s entry car “Quantum” and rival teams will depart from Darwin, all aiming to be the first to race across the finish line in Adelaide, approximately 1,800 miles (3000km) to … Read More → "Molex Innovative Interconnects Power UMsolar Car on 1,800 Mile Outback Journey"

Microchip Introduces Compact, High-Efficiency RF Power Amplifier for 5 GHz Wi-Fi® Applications

CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2011 [NASDAQ:  MCHP] — Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the new SST11CP15 RF power amplifier for 5 GHz IEE 802.11a/n WLAN embedded applications. The device operates on the 4.9 to 5.9 GHz band, and offers a wide operating voltage of 3.3V to 5V. The SST11CP15 features a high linear output power of 18 dBm at 2.5 percent EVM, using 802.11a OFDM 54 Mbps at 3.3V, and 20 dBm … Read More → "Microchip Introduces Compact, High-Efficiency RF Power Amplifier for 5 GHz Wi-Fi® Applications"

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