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Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Selects Forte’s SystemC High-Level Synthesis, Floating Point IP Software for SoC Design

SAN JOSE, CALIF. –– May 5, 2011 –– Realtek Semiconductor Corp. of Hsinchu, Taiwan, has selected high-level synthesis (HLS) software and floating point intellectual property (IP) from Forte Design Systems™ for the design and development of systems on chip (SoCs) for communications network, computer peripheral and multimedia applications.

Forte’s  Cynthesizer™ SystemC high-level synthesis software and CellMath™ were purchased after a thorough evaluation because they improved overall quality of results (QoR) and turnaround time ( … Read More → "Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Selects Forte’s SystemC High-Level Synthesis, Floating Point IP Software for SoC Design"

Neonode announces collaboration with Texas Instruments enabling next-generation touch screen devices

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – May 3, 2011 – Neonode, Inc. (NEON.OB), a leading optical touch screen technology company, today announced a collaboration with Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) to further develop and improve the functionality, performance and cost advantage of zForce®, Neonode’s patented optical touch screen technology.

Neonode and TI are working together on several commercial projects which use TI’s series of ultra-low-power MSP430™ microcontrollers. By further co-development of zForce® and TI’s 16-bit microcontrollers, OEM’s can touch enable any surface at a low cost, independent … Read More → "Neonode announces collaboration with Texas Instruments enabling next-generation touch screen devices"

Expansion Modules Address SBC Form Factor Fragmentation

San Jose, Calif. — May 2, 2011 — Diamond Systems Corporation, a leading global supplier of compact, rugged, embedded computing solutions for real-world applications in a broad range of markets, today unveiled a new family of I/O expansion modules for systems based on single-board computers (SBCs) that expand using either PCI/104-Express, PC/104-Plus, or SUMIT-ISM. The modules implement identical analog and digital I/O feature-sets on all three formats, letting companies choose their favorite expansion format now, while reserving the option of migrating to an alternate format in the future without major rework … Read More → "Expansion Modules Address SBC Form Factor Fragmentation"

Atmel New Evaluation Kits Target Wireless ZigBee PRO and RF4CE Applications

ESC Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA, May 4, 2011 – Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the availability of the ZigBee RF4CE wireless evaluation kit designed for ZigBee PRO and ZigBee RF4CE application development and prototyping. Atmel is also launching the REB231ED-EK evaluation kit with antenna diversity support for the Atmel AT86RF231 device. 

The kits support ZigBee application profiles such as Smart Energy, Home and Building Automation, Remote Control, as well as IEEE 802.15.4 and proprietary wireless applications. ZigBee-compliant software stacks are available … Read More → "Atmel New Evaluation Kits Target Wireless ZigBee PRO and RF4CE Applications"

Synopsys’ DesignWare SuperSpeed USB 3.0 xHCI Host Controller IP Receives USB-IF Certification

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that its DesignWare® SuperSpeed USB 3.0 xHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) IP has successfully passed the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) SuperSpeed USB certification. The xHCI specification provides a standardized method for SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) host controllers to communicate with the USB 3.0 software stack. To achieve certification, the IP must support the new U1 and U2 power modes as … Read More → "Synopsys’ DesignWare SuperSpeed USB 3.0 xHCI Host Controller IP Receives USB-IF Certification"

ZMDI’s Sensor Signal Conditioner ZSSC3170 for Automotive Applications Shrinks Board Space and System BOM

Dresden, Germany, May 5, 2011 – ZMD AG, a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, today introduced a single-chip sensor signal conditioner IC for resistive bridge sensors. This new single chip solution is ZMDI’s first device combining a fast and precise sensor conditioning IC with a robust LIN transceiver. The ZSSC3170 is designed for direct 12V supply provided by the vehicle power system. It enables the development of a complete sensor application with a single IC and helps to save component costs and board space.

The ZSSC3170 targets air-conditioning, … Read More → "ZMDI’s Sensor Signal Conditioner ZSSC3170 for Automotive Applications Shrinks Board Space and System BOM"

Veridae Systems Simplifies Validation and Debug of Complex FPGA-based Systems with the New Corus Suite

SAN JOSE, CA –– May 2, 2011 –– Veridae Systems today announced the Corus validation and debug software suite for complex FPGA-based systems. The Corus software suite is the first on the market to deliver a synchronized view of multi-FPGA systems both on- and off-chip, across devices and timing domains. With access to any observed signal, any time, designers and validation engineers can quickly pinpoint failures and fix root causes. The enhanced visibility delivered by Corus allows debug problems that previously required weeks, or even months, to be resolved in hours.

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Mercury Computer Systems Selected to Deliver Multiple High-Speed Satellite Communications Subsystems

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – May 5, 2011 – Mercury Computer Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mc.com), a trusted provider of commercially developed ISR subsystems, announced that it will provide a leading prime contractor with Ensemble and Echotek® Series products for use in a high-speed satellite communications system tasked with transferring more ISR data from UAVs to ground forces. Mercury’s proven ability to deliver high-processing in an open architecture and scalable small … Read More → "Mercury Computer Systems Selected to Deliver Multiple High-Speed Satellite Communications Subsystems"

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