Eindhoven, the Netherlands, June 27, 2010 — JTAG Technologies, a leading world-wide provider of board test and device programming tools based chiefly on IEEE Std 1149.x, has broadened its portfolio by offering device programming solutions for an array of serial bus types, including SMBus, SPI, I2C and MicroWire.

Classified by their Serial Controlled IC Programmer (SCIP) grouping, JTAG Technologies is pleased to announce an unrivalled range of support for the in-system programming of devices from the world’s leading silicon vendors. SCIP has solved several difficulties.

Whilst many highly integrated microprocessors, DSPs and CPLDs use the JTAG (IEEE Std. 1149 or 1532) Test Access Port as the interface to program internal flash memory, some devices use non-standard instructions and protocols for the communication. What’s more, other, generally smaller footprint, devices may use a different physical interface entirely; one that often uses fewer pins than the standard boundary-scan four or five pin TAP.

To enable manufacturers of PCBs using multi-vendor, multi-protocol processors JTAG Technologies leveraged existing knowledge of serial programming via regular JTAG to support busses such as SMBus, SPI, I2C and MicroWire.

So that users can modify existing hardware to cope with the various different  programming interfaces JTAG Technologies have added further modules to their existing ‘SCIL’ (Scan Configurable Interface Logic) range. The new range of SCIL modules are supplied as ‘swappable’ interfaces that can convert JTAG DataBlaster hardware (eg JT 37×7 or JT 3710) into a protocol-specific device programmer or tester.

One early user, of SCIP and SCIL components works in the manufacture and test of advanced automotive engine management systems (ECUs) in the UK: “Using JTAG Technologies’ products has allowed us to refine our ISP tools and greatly simplify test fixtures. Integrating the SCIL module onto our Agilent Pin Card was straightforward and allowed us to control programming steps via a 3070 TestPlan. We anticipate cost reductions that our customers greatly appreciate.”

Interested parties can download the new SCIP brochure highlighting all supported devices from www.jtag.com

About JTAG Technologies

JTAG Technologies is a market leader and technology innovator of boundary-scan software and hardware products and services, focusing on the development of boundary-scan technology.  The company was the first to bring to the market such important advances as automated test generation, automated flash and PLD programming via boundary-scan, and visualized boundary-scan analysis.  Its customers include world leaders in electronics design and manufacturing such as Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Flextronics, Honeywell, Medtronic, Motorola, Nokia, Philips, Raytheon, Rockwell-Collins, Samsung, and Sony.  Its innovative boundary-scan products provide test development, test execution, coverage analysis and in-system programming applications.  With an installed base of over 6,000 systems worldwide, JTAG Technologies serves the communications, medical electronics, avionics, defense, automotive, and consumer industries with offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. JTAG Technologies headquarters are located in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

HILLSBORO, OR — JUNE 29, 2010 — Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced that it has partnered with Affarii Technologies to successfully demonstrate the industry’s lowest cost, low power Remote Radio Head (RRH) solution at 1300mW per antenna.  The integration of all RRH processing has been achieved on a single LatticeECP3™-150 device, part of Lattice’s award-winning, high value LatticeECP3 FPGA family.  The single chip solution supports 2×2 MIMO configurations for WCDMA, LTE and WiMAX applications and is part of an overall RRH hardware evaluation platform jointly developed by Lattice and Affarii.  The platform is comprised of the RF front-end, high-speed data conversion devices and the digital signal processing portion.  The functionality of the full signal path package includes DDC/DUC, DPD, CFR and CPRI IP cores, supports multi-carrier waveforms up to 20MHz bandwidth and is compatible with Class AB and Doherty amplifiers using LDMOS and GaN transistors.

“We are pleased to partner with Lattice Semiconductor to offer a low cost, low power integrated RRH platform,” said Shane Flint, Founder and CEO of Affarii.  “Lattice has responded to the needs of our mutual wireless infrastructure customers who are interested in using industry leading FPGA/DSP processing solutions.”

“Our partnership with Affarii has yielded an RRH solution that will dramatically reduce cost and power for wireless infrastructure manufacturers,” said Ron Warner, Lattice’s Marketing Manager for Wireless Infrastructure.  “By working with Affarii, Lattice continues to deliver on our commitment to provide our customers with innovative, proven solutions that meet the industry’s demands for low cost and low power.” 

All features of this RRH solution, both hardware and soft IP, are fully integrated and supported by Lattice’s latest generation of design tools.  

About the Affarii RRH Solution 

The RRH solution is built using Affarii’s digitalTRX technology that includes Digital Up/Down Converter (DUC/DDC), Crest Factor Reduction (CFR) and Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) functionality.  When used with industry standard Doherty amplifiers the Digital Pre-distortion solution provides up to 30dB of ACLR correction with PA output efficiencies exceeding 40%, allowing flexible and efficient RRH designs.  The solution is fully customizable, with end applications including WCDMA, LTE, WiMAX, and DVB-T/S/H.

The RRH solution is supported by a development and test environment that includes GUI-based design simulation, performance analysis and a production test API with design examples.

For more information about the RRH solution, please visit http://www.latticesemi.com/products/fpga/ecp3/rrhsolution.cfm  

About the LatticeECP3 FPGA Family

The LatticeECP3 family provides five logic density points between 17K and 150K LUTs.  Embedded memory capacity ranges from 0.7 to 6.8 Megabits of dual-port block RAM with general-purpose I/O ranging from 133 to 586 I/O.  Each device features both analog PLLs and digital DLLs for optimum clock flexibility. 

About Affarii Technologies

Affarii Technologies (Affarii) is a provider of digital radio and signal processing solutions to the wireless infrastructure and networking marketplace.  Affarii’s innovative digitalTRX solutions provide a flexible, cost effective and low power solution to digital transceiver development.  For more information please visit www.affarii.com

About Lattice Semiconductor

Lattice is the source for innovative FPGA, PLD, programmable Power Management and Clock Management solutions.  For more information, visit www.latticesemi.com

FORT MYERS, FL—June 29, 2010—Interop Technologies, a provider of core solutions  for messaging, device management, and connectivity gateways, today announced that it has signed a contract with Vitelcom Cellular Inc., doing business as Innovative Wireless, to provide the world’s most scalable Multimedia Message Service Center (MMSC), WAP Gateway with comprehensive toolset, and SCOPE™ Device Management with a “one-click fix.”

In a competitive market where local operators must compete with numerous national operators, the ability to offer robust solutions in a hosted environment enables operators such as Innovative Wireless to stay competitive while reducing up-front capital expenditures typically associated with launching new solutions.

The Interop Technologies MMSC affordably supports large volumes of multimedia messages, enabling Innovative Wireless to encourage customers to snap photos and combine them with text, audio, images, video, and animation and send them as personalized messages. Coupled with the Interop Technologies feature-rich WAP deck, Innovative Wireless has the ability to create strong, effective branding.   

Innovative Wireless will utilize the Interop Technologies SCOPE™ Device Management solution to improve customer care while reducing operating costs. SCOPE™ automatically identifies device problems, allowing front-line customer service representatives to repair a specific setting or entire device configuration with just one click.   

“We need to differentiate our services in the competitive wireless market, and Interop Technologies solutions provide us with the tools necessary to develop a successful strategy and strong wireless brand,” said Peter Hayden, General Manager, Innovative Wireless.

“Interop Technologies is looking forward to helping Innovative Wireless provide full-featured services to residents of the Virgin Islands and raise awareness of its commitment to the region,” said Tony Mijares, Senior Vice President, International Sales, Interop Technologies.

Innovative Wireless selected Interop Technologies because of the company’s wealth of experience in the wireless industry, cutting-edge solution offerings, and ongoing technical education and support.

About Interop Technologies

Interop Technologies (http://www.interoptechnologies.com) provides core wireless solutions for  messaging, device management, and connectivity gateways. The company’s unmatched deployment flexibility enables operators of all sizes to compete immediately, and 4G-ready architecture makes migration to next-generation technology simple. With a lengthy history in the wireless service provider business, Interop is a trusted partner to operators worldwide. Interop provides the world’s fastest SMSC, a massively scalable MMSC, next-gen 4G messaging solutions, “one-click fix” SCOPE™ Device Management, a state-of-the-art Common Short Code Gateway, and a WAP Gateway with comprehensive toolset. Interop is headquartered in Fort Myers, FL, with offices in Dallas, TX, and São Paulo, Brazil.  

About Innovative Wireless

Innovative Wireless is part of Innovative Communications, the leading telecommunications and digital television provider in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Innovative offers cable television, high-speed Internet, local and long distance telephone systems and wireless solutions. Innovative is one of the leading employers in the U.S. Virgin Islands and is committed to the economic and social health of the territory.