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Panasonic Industry to set focus on superior SP-Cap Polymer Capacitor technology

June 5, 2020

MUNICH, JUNE 2020

Wherever a minimal ESR is the primary consideration for identifying the most suitable capacitor, the latest SP-Cap innovations from Panasonic Industry are likely to become the new flagship of „Super Low“.

Speaking in numbers, the SP-Cap with 3 mΩ has the lowest Equivalent Series Resistance for this technology in the market. This must be considered as unrivaled at present – and makes the Polymer Technology a highly relevant option for microprocessor-based assemblies. SP-CAP’s specifications promise a more than sound performance within contemporary and complex low-profile electronical devices: Capacitance … Read More → "Panasonic Industry to set focus on superior SP-Cap Polymer Capacitor technology"

IAR Systems launches support for the RISC-V P extension for Packed-SIMD instructions

Enabled by strong partnership with innovative Andes Technology Corporation
June 5, 2020

Uppsala, Sweden—June 4, 2020—IAR Systems®, the future-proof supplier of software tools and services for embedded development, today announces initial support for the draft RISC-V P extension in its powerful development tools IAR Embedded Workbench® for RISC-V. Thanks to this early support for the extension as implemented by Andes Technology, a Premier Founding member of RISC-V International, developers are able to take advantage of a leading development toolchain when starting to develop applications based on the new RISC-V core extension.

The RISC-V International is in the process to standardize a series … Read More → "IAR Systems launches support for the RISC-V P extension for Packed-SIMD instructions"

Spanish solidarity initiative develops an efficient and low-cost ventilator for countries with COVID-19 peaks

OxyVita is available to governments and healthcare institutions for the effective treatment of COVID-19 patients.
June 5, 2020

In Spain, the scarcity of ICU ventilators put the most serious coronavirus patients in grave risk. To prevent this from happening again, Oxyvita, the new mechanical ventilator for invasive ventilation has been created. This solidarity initiative is led by the open innovation network ennomotive with the support of lyntia, the entity that funded the pre-series; Vithas and its Foundation, the healthcare company that helped to validate the ventilator with their intensive-care doctor’s expertise; and McFly Technologies, the company that made possible a fast industrialization.

OxyVita has successfully passed the … Read More → "Spanish solidarity initiative develops an efficient and low-cost ventilator for countries with COVID-19 peaks"

Pixus Announces New 1U SlimBox OpenVPX Chassis

June 5, 2020

Waterloo, Ontario  —  June 5, 2020–  Pixus Technologies, a provider of embedded computing and enclosure solutions, has announced a new horizontal-mount OpenVPX chassis platform for 3U, 6U, or hybrid versions. 

The first in the 1U SlimBox OpenVPX series is a 3-slot version for 3U boards.   A modular fixed power supply provides up to 600W of power and one Rear Transition Module (RTM) is supported.  A hybrid configuration option is available with 1x 6U slot and 1x 3U slot.   In lieu of the fixed-mount power supply option, one of the 3 … Read More → "Pixus Announces New 1U SlimBox OpenVPX Chassis"

New ams position sensors for high-speed electric motors to improve car industry’s electrification efforts

June 5, 2020
  • Increase precise and accurate measurement outputs with the new AS5147U and AS5247U rotary position sensors
  • Enable more efficient operation of electric motors in power steering, braking systems and more for tomorrow’s greener car
  • Lower system cost due to smaller form factor, increased reliability, and full stray field
    immunity in the absence of costly shielding materials
  • Safer vehicle operation from improved self-diagnostic features suitable for ASIL
    D-rated applications

Premstaetten, Austria (June 3, 2020) — ams (SIX: AMS), a leading worldwide supplier of high performance sensor solutions, introduces new … Read More → "New ams position sensors for high-speed electric motors to improve car industry’s electrification efforts"

Keysight’s 5G Test Platforms Enable Sporton to Deliver Comprehensive Conformance and Regulatory Test Services to a Global Device Market

International test lab uses Keysight’s radio frequency conformance test systems to address test requirements specified by 3GPP, GCF, PTCRB and CTIA
June 5, 2020

SANTA ROSA, Calif., June 4, 2020

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced that Sporton has selected the company’s Read More → "Keysight’s 5G Test Platforms Enable Sporton to Deliver Comprehensive Conformance and Regulatory Test Services to a Global Device Market"

Renesas Introduces New I3C Bus Extension Products

I3C Multiplexers and IO Expanders Deliver Increased Flexibility and 12.5MHz Speeds in a Small Footprint for Infrastructure Control Plane Applications
June 5, 2020

Düsseldorf, June 4, 2020 ― Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today unveiled four new I3C Basic bus extension products for control plane designs across a variety of applications, including data center and server applications, as well as enterprise, factory automation, and communications equipment. The new products include the IMX3102 2:1 bus multiplexer, IMX3112 1:2 bus expander, and IXP3114 and IXP3104 1:4 general-purpose IO … Read More → "Renesas Introduces New I3C Bus Extension Products"

Altium Launches Initiatives to Help Electronics Industry Get “Back to Work”

Empowering The “Virtual Workplace” with Altium 365
June 4, 2020

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–From home offices to virtual workplaces, the working environment has changed. For the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design industry, Altium has helped make the transition seamless, empowering collaboration across every aspect of the design process. With Altium 365, the world’s only cloud-based platform for PCB design and realization, many of Altium’s customers were able to stay in motion even during the most challenging times.

As the world gets back to business, Altium is making it easy for PCB designers to continue to work … Read More → "Altium Launches Initiatives to Help Electronics Industry Get “Back to Work”"

Lattice Accelerates FPGA-based Processor Design with New IP Ecosystem and Design Environment

Lattice Propel Provides RISC-V Support and a Robust IP Portfolio to Enable Development of Processor-based Systems in Minutes
June 4, 2020

HILLSBORO, OR – June 3, 2020 – Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC), the low power programmable leader, today announced Lattice Propel™, a new software solution designed to accelerate development of unique applications based on low power, small form factor Lattice FPGAs.  The design environment will empower developers of any skill level to quickly and easily design Lattice FPGA-based applications by enabling the easy assembly of components from a robust … Read More → "Lattice Accelerates FPGA-based Processor Design with New IP Ecosystem and Design Environment"

Synopsys Accelerates FIPS 140-3 Certification with NIST-Validated True Random Number Generator IP

High-Quality DesignWare Security IP Protects Against Security Threats for Connected Devices
June 4, 2020

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ —

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