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Inexpensive low-power “AC/DC-Converter” with extremely low no-load power consumption

May 9, 2011

RECOM announces the release of a new range of isolated AC/DC power supply modules with very low standby input currents, ideally suited for low power applications or standby power supplies.

The RAC01 and RAC02 offer 1W or 2W of output power from a universal input voltage of 90-265VAC and yet draw only 30mW in standby. The RAC03 offers a higher output power of 3W yet draws only 80mW when unloaded.

For many applications this low standby power will significantly reduce energy consumption and reduce costs compared with standard power supplies. Typical applications include … Read More → "Inexpensive low-power “AC/DC-Converter” with extremely low no-load power consumption"

Renesas Electronics Europe Expands the Ecosystem for its RL78 Microcontroller Family

May 9, 2011

Dusseldorf, 9th May 2011 – Renesas Electronics Europe, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today for its RL78 microcontroller family new compiler support from IAR Systems, as well as real-time operating systems (RTOS) from Micrium and CMX Systems.

“To support the market’s need for industry-standard development tools and middleware solutions, Renesas Electronics Europe has teamed up with selected technology partners,” said Mohammed U Dogar, Manager of Microcontroller Product Marketing, Industrial Business Unit, Renesas Electronics Europe. “The RL78 family’s … Read More → "Renesas Electronics Europe Expands the Ecosystem for its RL78 Microcontroller Family"

austriamicrosystems announces a new Micro PMIC for Li-Ion battery based mobile applications

May 9, 2011

Unterpremstaetten, Austria (May 9, 2011) – austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs, has introduced the AS3605, a highly integrated power management integrated circuit (PMIC) designed specifically for portable devices powered by a single-cell Li-Ion battery. The device integrates seven low dropout regulators (LDOs), a DC/DC converter, a complete battery charger, LED backlight driver and an audio power amplifier on one die.

The features and performance of the cost-efficient AS3605 Micro … Read More → "austriamicrosystems announces a new Micro PMIC for Li-Ion battery based mobile applications"

Tekdata achieves new Aviation, Defence and Space Quality Standard AS9100 at revision C certification

May 9, 2011

Tekdata Interconnections Ltd announced it has achieved certification to the Aviation, Defence and Space Quality Standard AS9100 at Revision C, following a successful assessment by the British Standards Institution (BSI), the UK’s National Standards Body.

This certification has been accomplished following a company-wide assessment and regeneration of business processes in line with the requirements of the new standard. The AS9100 project is part of Tekdata’s SC21 program and has been supported by the Manufacturing Advisory … Read More → "Tekdata achieves new Aviation, Defence and Space Quality Standard AS9100 at revision C certification"

Acrosser Launches Green network Security Platform with 8 x Giga bps LAN ports and RAID Function.

May 9, 2011

ACROSSER Technology, a world-leading networking communication designer and manufacturer, launches AR-R5800 networking platforms based on Intel Core 2 Quad/Duo cores processor. They feature a 1U rack mount chassis, maximum 4GB DDR3 memory, 8 x GbE LAN ports, 2 x LAN bypass, PCI expansion slot, 4 x USB ports, 2 x SATA HDD and console port.

AR-R5800 is a rack mount platform (440x372x44mm), which can be installed in the 19” rack. It carries Intel Core 2 Quad-core or Dual-core or Pentium or Celeron processors to deliver more … Read More → "Acrosser Launches Green network Security Platform with 8 x Giga bps LAN ports and RAID Function."

Connect Android Apps to Any Platform, Anywhere with ORBexpress® for Android™

May 9, 2011

HERNDON, VA – May 9, 2011 – Solving the problem of Android™ apps communicating with other devices, application developers can now use ORBexpress to connect their Android apps to any platform, anywhere, announced Objective Interface Systems, Inc. (OIS). Developers also solve the Android device fragmentation problem by using a standard interface on all platforms. ORBexpress for Android provides an easy-to-use communication protocol for connecting disparate systems. OIS is the world’s leading provider of high-performance communications middleware solutions.

As the popularity of mobile platforms increases, software developers are … Read More → "Connect Android Apps to Any Platform, Anywhere with ORBexpress® for Android™"

IEEE’s Council on EDA to Host DAC Lunch Presentation on Truths and Myths of Embedded Computing

May 9, 2011

NEW YORK –– May 5, 2011 –– Shekhar Borkar, director of Intel’s Microprocessor Technology Lab, will present a talk during the 48th Design Automation Conference (DAC) titled, “Truths and Myths of Embedded Computing,” as part of the IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation (CEDA) Distinguished Speaker Series.

The talk will be held during lunch Tuesday, June 7, from noon-2 p.m. in Room #25AB at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, Calif. Organized by Dwight Hill, principal engineer at Synopsys, it is open to all DAC attendees on a … Read More → "IEEE’s Council on EDA to Host DAC Lunch Presentation on Truths and Myths of Embedded Computing"

D-Tools, Inc. Announces 2011 “PROJECT: Success” Design Awards Contest Call for Entries

May 9, 2011

CONCORD, CA— MAY 06, 2010 — D-Tools, Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, today announced call for entries for their annual contest PROJECT: Success Design Awards. D-Tools is pursuing SI5.5 user’s greatest success stories and project designs that display how the software has positively affected their business and ROI. Winning success stories submitted by some of most distinguished System Integrators will be selected from the D-Tools user base. The contest is sponsored by D-Tools MVP Partners Atlantic … Read More → "D-Tools, Inc. Announces 2011 “PROJECT: Success” Design Awards Contest Call for Entries"

Power Modules with Additional Low Inductive Current Path

May 9, 2011

May 6th 2011 – Parasitic inductances are a major problem with power modules, in particular in fast switching applications. The parasitic inductance of the component interconnections causes an overvoltage condition and increases the switch-off losses in the semiconductor. Many initiatives have been investigated to reduce the parasitic inductance in power modules utilizing a complex mechanical construction of overlapping internal bus bars forming the DC path.

The first results of the new idea to separate the current paths into a static low resistive screw contact and in a transient low inductive PCB-based connection are promising. The limit for … Read More → "Power Modules with Additional Low Inductive Current Path"

New Transistors for 22 Nanometer Chips Have an Unprecedented Combination of Power Savings and Performance Gains

May 9, 2011

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 4, 2011 – Intel Corporation today announced a significant breakthrough in the evolution of the transistor, the microscopic building block of modern electronics. For the first time since the invention of silicon transistors over 50 years ago, transistors using a three-dimensional structure will be put into high-volume manufacturing. Intel will introduce a revolutionary 3-D transistor design called Tri-Gate, first disclosed by Intel in 2002, into high-volume manufacturing at the 22-nanometer (nm) node in an Intel chip codenamed “Ivy Bridge.” A nanometer is one-billionth of a meter.

The three-dimensional Tri-Gate transistors represent a … Read More → "New Transistors for 22 Nanometer Chips Have an Unprecedented Combination of Power Savings and Performance Gains"

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