Unique M-language and model-based solution delivers up to 10X higher productivity for communications and multimedia system designers

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., October 12, 2009 – Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today introduced its Synphony HLS (High Level Synthesis) solution that integrates M-language and model-based synthesis to deliver up to 10X higher design and verification productivity than traditional RTL flows for communications and multimedia applications. Synphony HLS creates optimised RTL for ASIC and FPGA implementation, architecture exploration and rapid prototyping. In addition, Synphony HLS complements C/C++ … Read More → "Synopsys introduces Synphony High Level Synthesis"

— Ideal Solution for SERDES and Video Applications —

HILLSBORO, OR — OCTOBER 12, 2009 — Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) and Epson Toyocom Corporation today announced a low-cost reference clock solution for SERDES applications. By utilizing Lattice’s ispClock™5400D device and the appropriate SG-710ECK CMOS oscillator from Epson Toyocom, a designer now has a low cost reference clock for SERDES applications such as XAUI or SDI Video. With this solution, SERDES-based designs no longer will require an expensive LVDS or LVPECL high frequency oscillator. XAUI, SDI Video and other SERDES applications can now utilize the … Read More → "Lattice Semiconductor and Epson Toyocom Provide Low-Cost, High Frequency Differential Reference Clock Solution"

October 7, 2009 — Bellevue, WA — Embedded devices continuously process information from a wide variety of sources, such as sensors, user input, network communications. Developers recognize cases for which data must be accessed quickly with predictable speed and cases for which data must be saved continuously to flash media or a hard drive. To address this need, ITTIA unveils the revolutionary new ITTIA DB SQLTM hybrid memory and disk database for application development on embedded systems and devices.

ITTIA DB SQL hybrid combines the fast, predictable performance of an in-memory database with the robust storage … Read More → "Combine memory and disk seamlessly with ITTIA DB SQL"

Kirchheim/Teck, 8th October 2009 – Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a leading provider of highly integrated innovative power management semiconductor solutions, announced today that it is further diversifying its product portfolio for portable devices and smartphones with the introduction of a new generation of ultra low power audio technology.

The company’s recent success has been built upon integrated system power management devices, including standard audio codecs. By leveraging this expertise Dialog will now offer its customers a new generation of mixed signal audio technology, including codecs, speaker drivers and audio sub systems, at previously unattainable levels … Read More → "Dialog Semiconductor advances in portable audio market"

High quality DesignWare IP speeds time-to-market for STM32 Connectivity Line of SoCs

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – October 7, 2009 – Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that STMicroelectronics (ST) has achieved first-pass silicon success for its STM32 Connectivity Line of system-on-chips (SoCs) utilising the Synopsys DesignWare(r) USB 2.0 On-The-Go (OTG) and Ethernet digital controllers. ST, a global leader in developing and delivering SoC and semiconductor solutions, evaluated several IP vendors and selected Synopsys DesignWare IP solutions because they are high-quality, include the right feature set, and have … Read More → "Synopsys DesignWare USB 2.0 and Ethernet IP enables first-pass silicon success for STMicroelectronics"

Devices enable cost savings of up to 60 percent compared to existing solutions

San Jose, CA, October 7, 2009 – Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) today announced the availability of a new Li-Ion battery management chipset for high-cell-count automotive and industrial applications such as electrical/hybrid vehicles, e-bikes or uninterruptible power supplies. Atmel is currently the only supplier to provide a complete two-chip protection solution including all necessary functionalities with the highest safety level.

The ATA6870/71 chipset requires less external components than comparable solutions because it includes a hot plug-in capability, six integrated AD converters with a cut-off … Read More → "Atmel Launches Industry’s Safest Battery Management Solution for Automotive and Industrial High-cell-count Li-Ion Battery Packs"

New XMC Card Eases Ability of System Designers to Enhance Situational Awareness with Portable Computing

OTTAWA, CANADA – October 6, 2009 — Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing, a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged deployed commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) VME, VPX and CompactPCI products for the aerospace and defense market, has introduced the XMC-660, multi-function mezzanine card that combines wireless, GPS and cryptography to deliver portable, secure in-the-field wireless connectivity. The light-weight, small form-factor XMC-660 is an ideal solution for quickly and easily adding high-performance trusted wireless communications to VME, VPX and CompactPCI embedded systems for applications including luggable computers, manpacks, and … Read More → "Curtiss-Wright Controls New Multi-Function Wireless Mezzanine Combines On-board WiFi, Zigbee, GPS and Cryptography"

Beltsville, MD, October 6, 2009 – Empress Software, developer of
advanced database management technologies, announces the latest Empress
Ultra Embedded Database v10.20 on Sun’s Solaris 10 for SPARC. Empress
Embedded Database is full featured, ACID compliant, SQL database engine
with:

– high-performance with rock solid, multi-tiered database architecture

– kernel level interface and support for a variety of popular APIs
including C, C++, SQL, ODBC, and Java

– field proven reliability with robust, data intensive applications
running continuously in applications including control & automation,
automotive, networking & communications, medical, security & … Read More → "Sun Solaris Shines with Empress Embedded Database"

Device offers highly integrated features, smaller footprint and higher performance

San Jose, CA, October 7, 2009 – Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) today announced the availability of a new active antenna integrated circuit (IC) designed for AM/FM car antenna applications. The new ATR4252 IC provides the industry’s highest integration, automatic gain control, supply voltage regulator with overvoltage protection and an antenna sensor. Designers can now develop smaller, high-performance active antenna solutions for applications located in the mirror, bumper, rear or side windows of a car. In addition, the antenna detection functionality is ideal for modern window or … Read More → "Atmel Introduces Next-generation, Feature-rich Active AM/FM Antenna ICs"