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NXP Releases World’s Smallest Logic Packages for Handheld Mobility

March 29, 2011

EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS–(Marketwire – March 29, 2011) – NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) today announced the world’s smallest logic plastic packages measuring 0.9 x 1.0 x 0.35 mm with 0.3 mm pitch. The ultra-compact packaging design is ideal for leading-edge portable handheld devices such as smartphones, tablets and SD cards where chip and board space comes at a premium. The SOT1115 … Read More → "NXP Releases World’s Smallest Logic Packages for Handheld Mobility"

New RUGGEDrive portable memory line from Datakey Electronics gives OEMs USB flash drive or SD card functionality in a more robust, secure package

March 29, 2011

SAVAGE, MN – Datakey Electronics’ new RUGGEDrive™ line of portable memory solutions offers the data storage and transfer capabilities of consumer-grade USB flash drives and SD cards in a more reliable and secure package. The unique form factor and rugged design of the RUGGEDrive line provide embedded system designers with a base level of security and reliable harsh-environment operation that consumer memory products fail to deliver.

RUGGEDrive memory tokens are … Read More → "New RUGGEDrive portable memory line from Datakey Electronics gives OEMs USB flash drive or SD card functionality in a more robust, secure package"

Altera Charts New Course for the Industry with Optical Innovation

March 29, 2011

San Jose, Calif., March 29, 2011— Envisioning a world that matches bandwidth capacity with the imagination of application and content developers, Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR) today announced plans for optically interconnected programmable devices. Because transceivers are vital for this major industry … Read More → "Altera Charts New Course for the Industry with Optical Innovation"

National Instruments CEO to Deliver CommNexus Industry Leaders Presentation

March 29, 2011

NEWS RELEASE – Mar. 22, 2011 – As part of the CommNexus Industry Leaders Series, Dr. James Truchard, president, CEO and cofounder of National Instruments, will speak at the CommNexus San Diego Special Interest Groups (SIGs) active forum on March 29 in San Diego, Calif. In his speech, “Trends and Technologies Driving the Future of Test,” Truchard will explore how the latest technologies in embedded design and instrumentation will shape the product platforms of the future and help engineers reduce cost while increasing productivity.

“When considering the history of modular instrumentation, we have tangible evidence of … Read More → "National Instruments CEO to Deliver CommNexus Industry Leaders Presentation"

Very Low Power 12-/14-Bit 25Msps-125Msps ADCs Operate at Less than 100mW at 125Msps

March 29, 2011

MILPITAS, CA – March 29, 2011 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces a family of ultralow power 14-bit and 12-bit, 25Msps to 125Msps analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that dissipate less than 1mW per mega sample per second from a 1.8V supply, making them the lowest power high speed ADCs on the market. The LTC2145 family includes two-channel simultaneous … Read More → "Very Low Power 12-/14-Bit 25Msps-125Msps ADCs Operate at Less than 100mW at 125Msps"

Agilent Technologies Introduces Industry’s Fastest Logic Analyzer

March 28, 2011

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 28, 2011 – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced the industry’s fastest logic analyzer. The new instrument combines an industry-leading state capture speed of 4 Gb/s on 68 channels and 2.5 Gb/s on 136 channels with the ability to reliably capture data on the industry’s smallest eye openings, as small as 100 ps by 100 mV. These capabilities allow engineers to measure the increasingly fast digital signals used in emerging technologies and validate and troubleshoot their designs with confidence.

The Agilent U4154A AXIe-based logic analyzer module and associated … Read More → "Agilent Technologies Introduces Industry’s Fastest Logic Analyzer"

New Low Cost Breakout Boards Accelerate PLD Design and Hardware Evaluation

March 28, 2011

HILLSBORO, OR – Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:LSCC) today announced the immediate availability of three new low cost I/O Breakout Boards: the MachXO™ 2280 Breakout Board, the ispMACH® 4256ZE Breakout Board and the Power Manager II POWR1014A Breakout Board. Lattice Breakout Board Evaluation Kits offer a convenient way for users to accelerate hardware evaluation and prototyping by providing easy … Read More → "New Low Cost Breakout Boards Accelerate PLD Design and Hardware Evaluation"

Fujitsu Selects Atmel maXTouch Solution To Power docomo’s REGZA Phone T-01C Touchscreen

March 28, 2011

San Jose, CA, March 28, 2011 – Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced that Fujitsu has selected the Atmel maXTouch(TM) solution to power the touchscreen for docomo’s REGZA Phone T-01C touchscreen. Based on the Android platform, the new REGZA phone T-01C is developed by Fujitsu and sold exclusively by Japan-based NTT docomo. Fujitsu selected the Atmel mXT224 touch controller because of its robust features including multi-touch, low-power consumption and better touch response.

Fujitsu’s docomo REGZA phone T-01C is a smartphone featuring a stunning 12.2-megapixel camera, 4-inch … Read More → "Fujitsu Selects Atmel maXTouch Solution To Power docomo’s REGZA Phone T-01C Touchscreen"

Conexant Expands Multimedia Imaging Product Portfolio

March 28, 2011

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.– Conexant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNXT), a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor solutions for imaging, audio, embedded modem, and video surveillance applications, today announced a single-chip media processor for multimedia display products including connected Web devices and interactive video displays, and applications such as digital signage, home automation/security, and user interface (UI) control. The second-generation CX92755 system-on-chip (SoC) solution supports advanced functionality including high-definition (HD) video encoding and decoding, video/graphics overlay, image processing, and integrated audio and power supply control.

“Our new SoC is built on our industry-leading image pipeline architecture, and … Read More → "Conexant Expands Multimedia Imaging Product Portfolio"

MIPS Technologies Unveils Plans for Industry’s First 64-Bit Multi-threaded Multiprocessor IP Core Code Named “Prodigy”

March 28, 2011

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – March 28, 2011 – MIPS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIPS), a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital consumer, home networking, wireless, communications and business applications, today unveiled its plans to offer the industry’s first IP core that combines a 64-bit processor architecture with simultaneous multi-threading (SMT) technology. The core, the first in a family of cores code named “Prodigy,” will be officially launched later in 2011. By offering the combination of a 64-bit architecture, SMT technology and coherent multiprocessing in an off-the-shelf IP core, MIPS is providing the mass market with … Read More → "MIPS Technologies Unveils Plans for Industry’s First 64-Bit Multi-threaded Multiprocessor IP Core Code Named “Prodigy”"