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Linux Professional Institute Exam Labs with FOSSFA/ict@innovation in South Africa

February 17, 2011

Sacramento, CA, USA: February 17, 2011) – The Linux Professional Institute (LPI), the world’s premier Linux certification organization (http://www.lpi.org), announced promotional exam labs for their Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) with the Free and Open Source Software Foundation for Africa (FOSSFA: http://www.fossfa.net/) at the Youth Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Technopreneurship Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa on March 5, 2011 at 10 a.m. This exam lab is part of a larger “train-the-trainers” … Read More → "Linux Professional Institute Exam Labs with FOSSFA/ict@innovation in South Africa"

Very Low Profile Illuminated TACT Switch Offers High Quality User Experience

February 17, 2011

February 2011 – Foremost Electronics, the Essex based specialist distributor of electromechanical components, announces the availability of the Marquardt 3006 series of low profile, short-travel, LED Illuminated TACT switches.

The 3006 TACT switch series offers users a superb tactile “feel” using Haptic technology. Haptics is a tactile feedback technology that takes advantage of the user’s sense of touch to provide reassuring or relevant feedback on operation of the switch. Common uses of Haptics are arcade games and home games consoles and controllers, frequently taking the form of vibration or force-feedback in joysticks and controllers.

100V High Speed Synchronous N-Channel MOSFET Drivers Operate from -40°C to 150°C

February 17, 2011

MILPITAS, CA – February 17, 2011 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the H-grade version of the LTC4444/-5, a high-speed, high input supply voltage (100V), synchronous MOSFET gate driver designed to drive upper and lower power N-channel MOSFETs in synchronous rectified converter topologies. This driver, combined with power MOSFETs and one of Linear … Read More → "100V High Speed Synchronous N-Channel MOSFET Drivers Operate from -40°C to 150°C"

3M Launches 32-inch Multi-Touch Chassis Display at CeBIT 2011

February 17, 2011

Bracknell, UK, 17 February 2011 – Diversified technology company 3M will demonstrate a range of multi-touch displays based on 3M Projected Capacitive Technology (3M PCT) at CeBIT 2011, 1-5 March, Hannover, Hall 16, Stand E32. Stand demonstrations will include an interactive 6-panel display wall, 22-inch and 32-inch multi-touch display totems and a 3-display cascading table station. These will highlight the enormous potential for full multi-touch technology implementation in a variety of engaging single, multi-user and collaborative applications, including audio/visual, casino gaming, digital signage, education, media and broadcast, security, telecommunications and utilities.

3M PCT multi-touch technology … Read More → "3M Launches 32-inch Multi-Touch Chassis Display at CeBIT 2011"

Advantech now sampling 64-bit ATCA blade based on Texas Instruments’ TMS320C66x multicore DSPs with key customers

February 17, 2011

Irvine, California, Feb 16^th 2011: Advantech continues its recent spree of DSP product announcements with the introduction of its latest generation DSP blade in ATCA form factor based on Texas Instruments Incorporated’s (TI’s) TMS320C66x digital signal processor (DSP) generation. Advantech’s ATCA node blade, DSPA-8901E with its twenty onboard TMS320C6678 DSPs running at 1.25 GHz core frequency provides 160 cores of processing power to reach the higher levels of performance density needed to build the highest capacity media gateways in the network. The blade significantly reduces overall system … Read More → "Advantech now sampling 64-bit ATCA blade based on Texas Instruments’ TMS320C66x multicore DSPs with key customers"

Carbon Releases Solution for AMBA TLM-2.0 Modeling

February 17, 2011

ACTON, MASS. –– February 17, 2011 –– Carbon Design Systems™, the leading supplier of tools for the automatic creation, validation and deployment of system-level models, today unveiled a TLM-2.0 solution for the AMBA™ protocol to enable modeling the widely adopted AMBA^® protocols with SystemC TLM2-0.

Available from Carbon’s IP Exchange at no charge, the software contains definitions and extensions for AMBA 3 AXI3™, AHB™, AHB-Lite™ and APB™ protocols at the … Read More → "Carbon Releases Solution for AMBA TLM-2.0 Modeling"

Tech Design Forum Announces Worldwide Event Series.

February 17, 2011

WILSONVILLE, Ore., February 16, 2011—Tech Design Forum, formerly EDA Tech Forum, today announced its 2011 worldwide event series, which begins March 10 in Santa Clara, CA. The popular forum series has been redesigned to focus on fast-growing technology markets in specific regions. New this year are panel discussions consisting of industry and media experts, as well as an increased number of technical sessions and presenters.

With registration now open, the March 10th Tech Design Forum “EDA Edition” will focus on IC Design and Verification, exploring ecosystem networking and increasing competiveness in IC and system product development. Technical … Read More → "Tech Design Forum Announces Worldwide Event Series."

Vincotech Releases The flowPIM Power Module Family With Press-fit Pins

February 17, 2011

Unterhaching (Germany), February 16, 2011 – Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, has released Press-fit versions of its flowPIM power modules. Enabling very easy and reliable mounting of power modules on PCBs, the Press-fit modules have the same footprint as Vincotech’s standard solder pin versions. Soldering is no longer necessary, since the power modules with press-fit technology are mechanically pressed in.

Vincotech’s standard flowPIM 0, flowPIM 1 and flowPIM 2 power modules feature a 3-phase input rectifier, 3-phase output inverter, brake chopper and … Read More → "Vincotech Releases The flowPIM Power Module Family With Press-fit Pins"

Maxim’s digital ambient-light sensors cut power consumption by over 100x

February 17, 2011

BARCELONA, SPAIN—February 16, 2011— At Mobile World Congress 2011, Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) is introducing the MAX44007/MAX44009, digital ambient-light sensor (ALS) ICs with a unique adaptive-gain block. Designed using the Company’s proprietary BiCMOS technology, these ICs integrate two optical sensors, an ADC, and digital functionality into a tiny 2mm x 2mm x 0.6mm package. This integration saves valuable board space while delivering the industry’s highest performance.

The MAX44007/MAX44009 consume 100x less power than the nearest competitive product, significantly extending battery life. They offer a unique interrupt function that constantly measures … Read More → "Maxim’s digital ambient-light sensors cut power consumption by over 100x"

ZMDI introduces new member of its cost-effective high-voltage line driver family for factory automation with IO-Link functionality

February 17, 2011

Dresden, Germany, February 16, 2011 – ZMD AG, a global supplier of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical applications, today announced a new member of its cost-effective line driver and level shifter IC family. The ZIOL2201 is a high-voltage I/O channel that meets the physical layer requirements of sensor and actuator systems used in factory automation. An integrated DC/DC converter allows power supply of external sensor and actuators with up to 15V, saves board space and design costs. The ZIOL2201 is function- and pin-compatible with the ZIOL2401 and ZIOL2211, ZMDI’s first members … Read More → "ZMDI introduces new member of its cost-effective high-voltage line driver family for factory automation with IO-Link functionality"

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