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Silicon Germanium (SiGe) rectifiers from Nexperia combine cutting-edge high efficiency, thermal stability and space-savings

AEC-Q101 approved devices with 120 V, 150 V, and 200 V combine best attributes of Schottky and fast recovery diodes

May 27, 2020

Nijmegen, May 27, 2020: Nexperia, the expert in essential semiconductors, has announced a range of new silicon germanium (SiGe) rectifiers with 120 V, 150 V, and 200 V reverse voltages that combine the high efficiency of their Schottky counterparts with the thermal stability of fast recovery diodes.

Targeting automotive, communications infrastructure and server markets, the new 1-3 A SiGe rectifiers are of particular benefit in high-temperature applications like … Read More → "Silicon Germanium (SiGe) rectifiers from Nexperia combine cutting-edge high efficiency, thermal stability and space-savings"

“Evolution of IoT Attacks” Study Exposes the Arms Race Between Cybercriminals and Cybersecurity

Sectigo Chronicles Attacks on Cars, Homes, Infrastructure, Medical, and Other Connected Devices, Leading to an ‘Era of Protection’

May 27, 2020

ROSELAND, N.J. – May 27, 2020 – The number of devices connected to the internet is expected to reach 50 billion worldwide by the end of 2030¹, posing dangerous risks to people, businesses, and critical systems. To illustrate the divide between cyberattacks on these devices and business preparedness, Sectigo, a leading provider of automated digital identity management and web security solutions, today released its Read More → "“Evolution of IoT Attacks” Study Exposes the Arms Race Between Cybercriminals and Cybersecurity"

Microchip Switchtec™ PAX Advanced Fabric Gen 4 PCIe Switches Released to Production

Switchtec PAX PCIe fabric solutions provide greater flexibility and scalability for data center and cloud AI and ML architectures

May 27, 2020

CHANDLER, Ariz., May 27, 2020 – To support cloud, data center and hyperscale computing that facilitates advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) today released to production its Switchtec™ PAX Advanced Fabric Gen 4 PCIe switch family, enabling complex fabric topologies with greater scalability, lower latency, and higher performance than traditional Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) switches.</ … Read More → "Microchip Switchtec™ PAX Advanced Fabric Gen 4 PCIe Switches Released to Production"

STMicroelectronics’ Latest Time-of-Flight Sensor Enables Multi-Object Ranging for Next-Gen Industrial and Personal Electronics Applications

May 26, 2020

Geneva, May 25, 2020 – STMicroelectronics, a world leader in Time-of-Flight (ToF) solutions with over one billion devices delivered for various applications, has extended the capabilities of its FlightSense™ ToF ranging sensors by introducing the VL53L3CX with patented histogram algorithms that allow measuring distances to multiple objects … Read More → "STMicroelectronics’ Latest Time-of-Flight Sensor Enables Multi-Object Ranging for Next-Gen Industrial and Personal Electronics Applications"

DVCon U.S. 2020 Creates Virtual Follow-Up Conference

To accommodate those unable to attend the conference, the technical program will be available online with some on demand recorded presentations

May 26, 2020

Louisville, CO – May 26, 2020 – The 2020 Design and Verification Conference and Exhibition U.S. (DVCon U.S.), sponsored by Accellera Systems Initiative (Accellera), has created an online version of its 32nd annual event. Due to travel issues related to the suddenly evolving COVID-19 pandemic last March, many of those that had registered in advance of the conference were unable to attend. The DVCon U.S. 2020 Steering Committee collaborated with presenters and organizers of sessions to create an online experience of the technical program.

The complete presentations, including some with audio recordings, are being released to … Read More → "DVCon U.S. 2020 Creates Virtual Follow-Up Conference"

Excelfore eSync SDK drives low-cost, low risk integration of OTA

Developer’s kit accelerates time-to-market for connected systems in automotive and industrial applications

May 26, 2020

Fremont, Calif., May 26, 2020 – Excelfore, a technology innovator in automotive over-the-air (OTA) and data aggregation for sensors and ECUs, has launched a new Software Development Kit (SDK) for the eSync standard data pipeline. The SDK provides customers an Out-of-the-Box connectivity solution for their embedded systems to their preferred Cloud platform, enabling them to rapidly launch OTA and data aggregation programs.

Aimed primarily at automakers and suppliers of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and smart sensors, the Excelfore eSync SDK shortens development cycles by enabling a working model of how software is delivered over-the-air. It provides … Read More → "Excelfore eSync SDK drives low-cost, low risk integration of OTA"

USB Type C Receptacle Designed for Power Only Applications

May 26, 2020

TUALATIN, Ore. — May 26, 2020 — CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group today announced the introduction of a new USB Type C connector designed for power only applications. The UJC-HP-3-SMT-TR is a 6-pin USB Type C receptacle that can deliver up to 60 W of power with a 3 A rated current and 20 Vdc rated voltage. By removing the data transfer pins, this USB Type C receptacle is a more cost-effective solution for designs where charging or power is the sole function.

Housed in a surface mount package, the UJC-HP-3-SMT-TR is also compatible with any standard USB Type C plug, taking the … Read More → "USB Type C Receptacle Designed for Power Only Applications"

Menta joins PROMISE Consortium under the Horizon 2020 Initiative of the European Commission

Industry leaders collaborate to provide ASIC design ecosystem for space applications

May 26, 2020

Sophia-Antipolis, France – May 26, 2020 – Menta today announced participation in the PROMISE Consortium, which is a group of industry leaders collaborating under the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 program to provide a flexible mixed-signal ASIC architecture and design ecosystem for use in space applications.

New trends in the space market are pushing towards satellite miniaturization and mass production for constellations, leading to a drastic drop in production costs and acceleration of development cycles. These trends, combined with initiatives for reducing launch costs, makes the space industry more accessible to the independent private sector, scientists, academia and population at large.

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Cadence Optimizes Digital Full Flow and Verification Suite for Arm Cortex-A78 and Cortex-X1 CPU Mobile Device Development

May 26, 2020

Highlights:

Cadence delivers digital full flow to optimize their leading PPA solution for Arm Cortex-A78 and Cortex-X1 CPUs

Cadence Verification Suite and its engines improve verification throughput for engineers creating Arm Cortex-A78 and Cortex-X1 CPU-based designs

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 26, 2020—Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced that it has broadened its long-standing collaboration with Arm to advance the development of mobile devices based on the Arm® Cortex® -A78 and Cortex-X1 CPUs. To drive Cortex-A78 and Cortex-X1 adoption, Cadence has delivered a comprehensive, digital full flow Rapid Adoption Kit (RAK) that helps … Read More → "Cadence Optimizes Digital Full Flow and Verification Suite for Arm Cortex-A78 and Cortex-X1 CPU Mobile Device Development"

SmartFlow and Connor Partner to Provide Software Vendors with Leading License Compliance and Monetization Solutions

Combined Expertise Gives Users Ability to Unlock Existing Potential for Generating Revenue Immediately During COVID-19 Restrictions

May 22, 2020

LOS ANGELES and SAN FRANCISCO –– May 14, 2020 –– SmartFlow Compliance Solutions and Connor Consulting Corp today inked a strategic partnership to provide software vendors with license compliance and monetization solutions to maximize revenue generation and expand the effectiveness of their compliance programs.

“COVID-19 underscores the need for an integrated, comprehensive approach to software licensing through complementary offerings,” notes … Read More → "SmartFlow and Connor Partner to Provide Software Vendors with Leading License Compliance and Monetization Solutions"

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