SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – August 5, 2010) –  Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, announced today that it will align product development to deliver on the EDA360 vision. The company will line up research and development (R&D) around the three core tenets of the vision: System Realization, SoC Realization and Silicon Realization.

In April, Cadence® laid out a new vision for the electronics industry, EDA360, which represents a comprehensive new design approach and call to action for EDA technology providers. Drawing upon a broad, collaborative ecosystem, EDA360 enables applications-driven design: the specification, design, integration and verification of complete hardware/software platforms that are ready for application development.

The System and SoC Realization R&D group will be led by Senior Vice President Nimish Modi, while the Silicon Realization R&D group will be led by Senior Vice President Chi-Ping Hsu. The marketing group led by Chief Marketing Officer John Bruggeman will also tightly align functions with these new R&D groups.

“Customer demands are driving a disruptive transformation in design requirements for the entire electronics industry and this shift is creating new growth opportunities for EDA,” said Lip-Bu Tan, president and CEO, Cadence. “We are accelerating the execution of our strategy for delivering integrated solutions that address the complex challenges our customers now face. Cadence has a razor-sharp focus on the changing needs of our customers and this organization better positions the company to capitalize on these emerging opportunities.”

Structuring the company around System Realization, SoC Realization and Silicon Realization is designed to enable Cadence to better develop and market integrated solutions based on the EDA360 concepts. The System and SoC Realization team under Modi can allow Cadence to enter emerging, high-growth markets. Led by Hsu, a consolidated engineering team in the Silicon Realization area is focusing on delivering leading-edge technology to meet customers’ increasing preference for comprehensive, end-to-end solutions.

About Cadence

Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today’s integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software and hardware, methodologies, and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers, and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company, its products, and services is available at www.cadence.com.

Duesseldorf, 4th August 2010 – Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that its high-performance 32-bit RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) SH-2/SH-2A™ core-based microcontrollers (MCUs) now support the Microsoft .NET Micro Framework 4.1. Renesas Electronics’ support on the .NET Micro Framework, enables system developers to build reliable industrial and information systems with convenient touch-screen applications and more secure network connections, while achieving faster time-to-market.

Renesas Electronics’ SH-2/SH-2A microcontroller series integrates an advanced CPU and LCD display function, and supports a wide range of sophisticated functionalities such as Ethernet and USB. The SH-2/SH-2A MCU series are adopted in various applications worldwide such as information terminals, industrial equipment and automotive.

The .NET Micro Framework works with Renesas Electronics’ SH-2/SH-2A MCU series to better enable designers to develop systems with graphical-user-interface (GUI) control such as touch-screen and button operation, and systems that require LAN security to be connected to the servers. The .NET Micro Framework improves productivity of these systems by bringing innovative products to market faster and at lower cost.

“Microsoft is pleased to be working closely with Renesas Electronics to bring about the convergence of these great microcontrollers and more rapid software development provided by the .NET Micro Framework,” said Colin Miller, Product Unit Manager for the .NET Micro Framework at Microsoft Corp. “There is an explosion of interest in connected devices that will change the way end-users interact with computing, and this combination will help accelerate the development of these new applications.”

“We are pleased to offer the .NET Micro Framework support for Renesas Electronics’ SH-2/SH-2A-based MCUs through collaboration with Microsoft,” said Norishige Kawashimo, General Manager, General Purpose MCU Systems Division, Renesas Electronics Corporation. “By combining the .NET Micro Framework that has high affinity with Microsoft, and support for community, GUI, and security with Renesas Electronics’ MCUs that boast the world’s top market share, we aim to contribute to building up new markets such as building automation systems and smart grids in addition to industrial and information network systems.”

Renesas Electronics’ SH-2/SH-2A MCU products are supported by .NET Micro Framework partners:

In Europe: Emtrion and MPC Data

In the US: TrygTech

In Japan: Core Corporation

(Note 1) The SH-2/SH-2A is a CPU core in Renesas Electronics’ high-end, 32-bit SuperH™ series of microcontrollers.

SH-2/SH-2A and SuperH are trademarks or registered trademarks of Renesas Electronics Corporation. All other registered trademarks or trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About Renesas Electronics Europe

Renesas Electronics Europe with its Business Operations Centre located in Duesseldorf, Germany, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), the world’s number one supplier of microcontrollers and a premiere supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions including microcontrollers, SoC solutions and a broad-range of analog and power devices. Renesas Electronics’ European structure is comprised of five dedicated business groups serving the region’s key markets: automotive, communications & consumer, industrial, secure MCU applications, and mobile platforms. The business groups are supported by the Engineering Group, which itself includes the Engineering Design Centre; the European Quality Centre that provides technical support to local customers in Europe; and the European Technology Centre to design leading-edge products specifically for the European market. Further information about Renesas Electronics Europe can be found at: www.renesas.eu.

MILPITAS, CA – August 5, 2010 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3748, a high input voltage isolated flyback DC/DC controller that significantly simplifies the design of an isolated DC/DC converter. No opto-isolator, third winding or signal transformer is required for feedback since the output voltage is sensed from the primary-side flyback signal. The LT3748 operates over a 5V to 100V input voltage range and drives an external N-channel power MOSFET, making it well suited for a wide variety of industrial, medical, telecom, datacom and automotive applications.

The LT3748 operates in boundary mode, which is a variable frequency current mode control switching scheme, resulting in +/-5% typical regulation over the full line, load and temperature range. Boundary mode also permits the use of a smaller transformer compared to equivalent continuous conduction mode designs. The output voltage is easily set by two external resistors and the transformer turns ratio. Several off-the-shelf transformers identified in the data sheet, can be used for numerous applications. The high level of integration and the use of boundary mode operation results in a simple, clean application solution to the traditionally tough problem of isolated power delivery.

Additional features include an onboard low dropout regulator for IC power, programmable soft start, undervoltage lockout, adjustable current limit and output voltage temperature compensation.

The LT3748 is available in a small MSOP-16 package with 4 pins removed for additional high voltage pin spacing. This device is available in extended and industrial operating junction temperature range at -40°C to 125°C. Pricing starts at $3.12 each in 1000-piece quantities. For more information, visit www.linear.com/3748.

Summary of Features: LT3748

• VIN Range from 5V to 100V
• No Opto-isolator, Transformer or Third Winding Required for Feedback
• Drives External N-channel Power MOSFET
• Current Mode Control
• Boundary Mode Operation
• VOUT Set with Two External Resistors
• Off-the-Shelf Transformers
• Programmable Soft-Start
• Programmable Undervoltage Lockout
• Output Voltage Temperature Compensation

About Linear Technology

Linear Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of high performance linear integrated circuits, was founded in 1981, became a public company in 1986 and joined the S&P 500 index of major public companies in 2000. Linear Technology products include high performance amplifiers, comparators, voltage references, monolithic filters, linear regulators, DC-DC converters, battery chargers, data converters, communications interface circuits, RF signal conditioning circuits, µModule® products, and many other analog functions. Applications for Linear Technology’s high performance circuits include telecommunications, cellular telephones, networking products such as optical switches, notebook and desktop computers, computer peripherals, video/multimedia, industrial instrumentation, security monitoring devices, high-end consumer products such as digital cameras and MP3 players, complex medical devices, automotive electronics, factory automation, process control, and military and space systems.

MILPITAS, CA – August 5, 2010 – Linear Technology Corporation announces the LT3748, a high input voltage isolated flyback DC/DC controller that significantly simplifies the design of an isolated DC/DC converter. No opto-isolator, third winding or signal transformer is required for feedback since the output voltage is sensed from the primary-side flyback signal. The LT3748 operates over a 5V to 100V input voltage range and drives an external N-channel power MOSFET, making it well suited for a wide variety of industrial, medical, telecom, datacom and automotive applications.

The LT3748 operates in boundary mode, which is a variable frequency current mode control switching scheme, resulting in +/-5% typical regulation over the full line, load and temperature range. Boundary mode also permits the use of a smaller transformer compared to equivalent continuous conduction mode designs. The output voltage is easily set by two external resistors and the transformer turns ratio. Several off-the-shelf transformers identified in the data sheet, can be used for numerous applications. The high level of integration and the use of boundary mode operation results in a simple, clean application solution to the traditionally tough problem of isolated power delivery.

Additional features include an onboard low dropout regulator for IC power, programmable soft start, undervoltage lockout, adjustable current limit and output voltage temperature compensation.

The LT3748 is available in a small MSOP-16 package with 4 pins removed for additional high voltage pin spacing. This device is available in extended and industrial operating junction temperature range at -40°C to 125°C. Pricing starts at $3.12 each in 1000-piece quantities. For more information, visit www.linear.com/3748.

Summary of Features: LT3748

• VIN Range from 5V to 100V
• No Opto-isolator, Transformer or Third Winding Required for Feedback
• Drives External N-channel Power MOSFET
• Current Mode Control
• Boundary Mode Operation
• VOUT Set with Two External Resistors
• Off-the-Shelf Transformers
• Programmable Soft-Start
• Programmable Undervoltage Lockout
• Output Voltage Temperature Compensation

About Linear Technology

Linear Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of high performance linear integrated circuits, was founded in 1981, became a public company in 1986 and joined the S&P 500 index of major public companies in 2000. Linear Technology products include high performance amplifiers, comparators, voltage references, monolithic filters, linear regulators, DC-DC converters, battery chargers, data converters, communications interface circuits, RF signal conditioning circuits, µModule® products, and many other analog functions. Applications for Linear Technology’s high performance circuits include telecommunications, cellular telephones, networking products such as optical switches, notebook and desktop computers, computer peripherals, video/multimedia, industrial instrumentation, security monitoring devices, high-end consumer products such as digital cameras and MP3 players, complex medical devices, automotive electronics, factory automation, process control, and military and space systems.