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New PXI RF Vector Signal Analyzer’s Performance Surpasses Traditional Rack-and-Stack Instrumentation

March 11, 2011

NEWS RELEASE – Feb. 21, 2011 – National Instruments today introduced the NI PXIe-5665, a 3.6 GHz RF vector signal analyzer (VSA) that delivers best-in-class RF performance in a cost-effective PXI form factor. The new VSA features industry-leading phase noise, average noise level, amplitude accuracy and dynamic range. The VSA’s PXI platform also facilitates peer-to-peer streaming; includes a flexible multiple input, multiple output (< … Read More → "New PXI RF Vector Signal Analyzer’s Performance Surpasses Traditional Rack-and-Stack Instrumentation"

Aeroflex Gaisler Announces A Fault Tolerant Dual Core Processor For Space Applications

March 11, 2011

Gothenburg, Sweden – Aeroflex Gaisler AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aeroflex Holding Corp. (NYSE:ARX), a leader in fault tolerant processor design and announces today a new fault tolerant processor – the GR712RC. The GR712RC is an implementation of a dual-core LEON3FT SPARC V8 processor using RadSafe^TM technology. The fault tolerant design of the processor in combination with the radiation tolerant technology provides total … Read More → "Aeroflex Gaisler Announces A Fault Tolerant Dual Core Processor For Space Applications"

Intellect and the ICT confirm their programme of seminars at NEW:UK 2011 – the UK’s Premier Embedded and Electronics Exhibition.

March 11, 2011

March 11th 2011 – Running over the two days of NEW:UK on 12th and 13th April 2011 at the NEC Birmingham we are delighted to announce another full free seminar programme for the UKs electronics industry – offering visitors a wealth of learning and the opportunity to see 100’s of different products and services displayed by our ever increasing exhibitor list.

Programme 12th April:

Dr Ian Dalrymple (C-Tech) – SURFENERGY – Project overview & Energy Management Systems
Stuart Dalrymple (C-Tech) – The SURFENERGY Energy Efficiency Advisor
Dr Rod Kellner (Env-Aqua … Read More → "Intellect and the ICT confirm their programme of seminars at NEW:UK 2011 – the UK’s Premier Embedded and Electronics Exhibition."

Digi-Key Corporation Welcomes New Series from CONEC®

March 10, 2011

Thursday, March 10, 2011 – THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA – Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s Read More → "Digi-Key Corporation Welcomes New Series from CONEC®"

Mentor Graphics Helps CamSemi Replace Design and Verification Flow to Improve Simulation Performance and Time to Market

March 10, 2011

WILSONVILLE, Ore., March 9, 2011—Mentor Graphics Corp. (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced that it assisted CamSemi in replacing their integrated circuit (IC) design and verification flow with Mentor tools to improve simulation performance and time to market. Cambridge-based CamSemi is a global leader in the development and supply of power management ICs for more energy-efficient, low-cost power supplies and lighting. Working with Mentor Graphics, CamSemi was able to replace a design and verification flow from a major supplier with the Mentor^® Read More → "Mentor Graphics Helps CamSemi Replace Design and Verification Flow to Improve Simulation Performance and Time to Market"

Artila Releases Linux-ready ARM9 CAN Bus Box Computer

March 10, 2011

TAIPEI, Taiwan — March 2011 — Artila Electronics, the leading designer and manufacturer of Linux-ready ARM9 industrial PC, is proud to release Matrix-522 Industrial Linux-ready ARM9 CAN Bus Box Computer, the new design of its ARM9 box computer selection. Its CAN Bus interface supports CANopen protocols for target markets such as industrial automation, transportation, vehicles, and building automation.

Matrix-522, the new design of Linux-ready ARM9 industrial box computer, is powered by an ATMEL AT91SAM9G20 400MHz ARM9 CPU, and also equipped with 64MB SDRAM and 128MB NAND Flash memory. In addition, the Matrix-522 integrates two isolated CAN … Read More → "Artila Releases Linux-ready ARM9 CAN Bus Box Computer"

Mentor Graphics Introduces Calibre RealTime for Instant Signoff Verification of Custom IC Designs

March 10, 2011

WILSONVILLE, Ore., March 10, 2011—Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the new Calibre® RealTime platform for signoff-quality physical verification during design creation. The first release provides instantaneous design rule checking (DRC) in the SpringSoft Laker™ custom IC design and layout solution, using the same Calibre decks as the signoff flow. The new solution improves design speed and quality of results by giving designers, for the first time, the full power of Calibre’s signoff engines and qualified decks during design. This allows them to optimize their layouts for performance without sacrificing manufacturing yield. A version … Read More → "Mentor Graphics Introduces Calibre RealTime for Instant Signoff Verification of Custom IC Designs"

GDA (L&T Infotech) Pravega SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) IP Receives USB-IF Certification

March 10, 2011

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — GDA Technologies, Inc. (an L&T Infotech Company), a leading Silicon Intellectual Property (SIP) solution provider for the embedded, networking, and consumer electronics markets, announced today that its Pravega SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dual Mode Controller IP successfully passed the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) SuperSpeed USB certification for device mode. The IP achieved this certification by passing compliance, interoperability and Gold Suite tests at the USB Implementers Forum’s test lab. The Pravega SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Dual Mode Controller IP’s architecture is carefully tailored to optimize link utilization, latency, reliability, power consumption and silicon footprint … Read More → "GDA (L&T Infotech) Pravega SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) IP Receives USB-IF Certification"

Microsemi Announces Comprehensive Solar Technology Portfolio

March 9, 2011

IRVINE, Calif., March 09, 2011 — Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq:MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor technology aimed at building a smart, secure, connected world, today announced the immediate availability of its solar technology portfolio. Microsemi’s products for renewable energy applications include SmartFusionTM and IGLOO® FPGAs; analog, mixed signal devices such as bypass diodes/switches, MOSFETs, FREDs and IGBTs; DC-DC converters, and pulse width modulation (PWM) modules. The extensive portfolio enables the efficient, reliable and cost-sensitive implementation of the entire range of photovoltaic (PV) applications, including power harvesting, power management, power switching and power monitoring.

“As PV designers … Read More → "Microsemi Announces Comprehensive Solar Technology Portfolio"

Dual Output Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller with Excellent Channel-to-Channel Current Sharing Boosting Power & Reliability

March 9, 2011

MILPITAS, CA – March 9, 2011 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3869/-2, a dual output high efficiency (up to 95%) synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with well balanced current sharing between channels when paralleled. This controller can maintain better than +/-4% current mismatch between channels during steady state and transient conditions when both … Read More → "Dual Output Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller with Excellent Channel-to-Channel Current Sharing Boosting Power & Reliability"