Demanding AMS project design and tapeout schedule met in 22 days

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., November 16, 2009 – Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that Digital Imaging Systems GmbH (DIS) has achieved first-pass silicon success using Synopsys’ Galaxy Custom Designer(TM) implementation solution and its unified suite of circuit simulation, extraction and physical verification tools for a custom integrated circuit (IC) used in DIS’ high performance, multi-megapixel camera modules. The productivity enhancements afforded by Custom Designer, combined with its interoperable and open environment, … Read More → "Digital Imaging Systems achieves first-pass silicon success with Synopsys Galaxy Custom Designer"

Based on a cost optimized platform that has contributed to make Ericsson
Power Modules¹ quarter-brick PKM-E series one of the most successful
throughout the world, and now using a combination of further optimized
topology and advanced components, the 24V input PKM2810EPI delivers 65% more
power that its predecessor, while improving efficiency up to 92.5% at
half-load and 89.5% at full-load.

The PKM2810EPI is a 3.3V/25A output module delivering up to 82.5W. The
module is the first in the second generation of PKM2000EPI, complementing
Ericsson Power Modules¹ … Read More → "Ericsson¹s ultra optimized DC/DC module provides more power and higher efficiency than predecessor"

The connectBlue range of wireless OEM modules has been extended with a new Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR module that implements leading-edge chip technology from STMicroelectronics, one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies, and ST-Ericsson, a world leader in wireless semiconductors and mobile platforms.

In addition to the acclaimed connectBlue features of high performance and robustness, the new full-fledged module provides the customer with complete development flexibility. This flexibility is achieved by the integrated development platform within the actual module. The platform is aimed at user specific application software opening up new application possibilities as well as … Read More → "connectBlue™ Presents an All-Inclusive Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Module"

New Series Features Digital Power Techniques for Meeting Power Requirements for Xilinx Spartan®-6 and Virtex®-6 Product Families

PHOENIX — November 12, 2009 — The Avnet Electronics Marketing operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), Texas Instruments (TI) and Xilinx® have launched a new multipart videocast series emphasizing TI’s Fusion Digital Power™ solutions for the latest generation of Xilinx field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). This new Analog eLab™ Videocast series features engineering subject matter experts from Avnet, TI and Xilinx discussing a myriad of design topics, in a round-robin format, and utilizing TI’ … Read More → "Avnet, TI and Xilinx Launch Analog eLab™ Videocast Series"

New Series Features Digital Power Techniques for Meeting Power Requirements for Xilinx Spartan®-6 and Virtex®-6 Product Families

PHOENIX — November 12, 2009 — The Avnet Electronics Marketing operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), Texas Instruments (TI) and Xilinx® have launched a new multipart videocast series emphasizing TI’s Fusion Digital Power™ solutions for the latest generation of Xilinx field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). This new Analog eLab™ Videocast series features engineering subject matter experts from Avnet, TI and Xilinx discussing a myriad of design topics, in a round-robin format, and utilizing TI’ … Read More → "Avnet, TI and Xilinx Launch Analog eLab™ Videocast Series"

MILPITAS, CA – November 11, 2009 – Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC4274, a single-channel Power over Ethernet (PoE) controller for power sourcing equipment (PSE) required to provide IEEE 802.3at (25.5W) or proprietary higher power levels. Next-generation PoE applications call for more power to support demanding features, while increasing power efficiency in an effort to be more “green” and reduce costs. The LTC4274 provides up to 100W over 4-pair Ethernet cabling and is fully compliant with the new IEEE 802.3at PoE+ standard and backward compatible with the prior IEEE 802.3af PoE standard. To help conserve power, the LTC4274 delivers the lowest-in-industry heat … Read More → "High Efficiency PSE Controller Addresses New IEEE 802.3at PoE+ Standard"

Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 introduces a host of new features that provide a richer experience for WonderMedia Smart device users

Taipei, Taiwan, November 12, 2009 – WonderMedia Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of feature-rich system-on-chip platforms,?today announced that the WonderMedia PRIZM™ platform provides support for Microsoft’s latest release of the componentized, real-time Windows Embedded CE platform: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3.

New features and technologies to deliver differentiated specialized devices with immersive user interfaces, rich browsing experiences and unique connections to Windows PCs, servers and online services in Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 include an Adobe … Read More → "WonderMedia PRIZM™ Platform Supports Microsoft’s Latest Windows Embedded CE Platform"

Includes new QT600 development kit, and QTouch® Studio for developing and embedding touch solutions as buttons, sliders and wheels to any AVR MCU design

San Jose, CA, November 11, 2009 – Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in touch and microcontroller-based solutions, today announced the release of the Atmel QTouch Suite, a complete development suite for capacitive touch buttons, sliders and wheels using AVR® microcontrollers. The Atmel QTouch Suite is a bundle that includes the new QT600 development kit and QTouch Studio, AVR Studio® and free QTouch Library SW package for AVR microcontrollers.

… Read More → "Atmel Delivers Complete, Easy-to-Use Capacitive Touch Development Suite for AVR Microcontrollers"

Enables RF Connectivity with the Lowest Level of Power Consumption in the Industry 
DUESSELDORF (Germany), KAWASAKI (Japan), November 11, 2009 — NEC Electronics (TSE: 6723) today introduced its three new 16-bit All Flash™ microcontrollers (MCUs) with embedded IEEE802.15.4-compliant 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) radio frequency (RF) transceiver for ZigBee® RF4CE, an industry standard for remote control in consumer electronics. The new MCUs are ideal for RF remote control and provide the lowest level of power consumption in the industry. The three new MCUs come with 56 pins and 8x8mm quad flat no-leads (QFN) packages, and part numbers differ … Read More → "NEC Electronics Introduces 3 New 16-bit All Flash™ Microcontrollers with Embedded IEEE 802.15.4 Radio Transceiver for ZigBee® RF4CE"

Fullpower selects MSP430™ MCUs as lead product for MotionX Gesture Recognition Engine

Dallas, TX (November 10, 2009) – Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) and Fullpower Technology today announced their strategic collaboration to bring advanced motion sensing capabilities to portable devices. The leading combination of Fullpower’s advanced MotionX technology and TI’s ultra-low power MSP430 microcontrollers (MCUs) enables developers to easily differentiate portable devices such as smart phones, sports equipment, gaming equipment and bluetooth headsets with cutting-edge motion sensing technology as well as extended battery life.

“MotionX does for motion what … Read More → "Texas Instruments and Fullpower Bring Advanced Motion Solutions to Portable Devices"