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New Crucial 16GB Very Low Profile Server Modules Help Reduce Power Consumption and Cooling Costs

May 24, 2011

Boise, ID, and Glasgow, UK, 24 May, 2011 – Crucial, a leading global brand of memory and storage upgrades, today introduced Crucial 16GB DDR3-1066MHz Very Low Profile (VLP) RDIMM memory modules, commonly used in blade servers and to run memory intensive applications such as server virtualisation. With a PCB height of only 18.75mm, the VLP form factor is designed to reduce the space taken by memory and allow for greater airflow through the body of the server, assisting in the reduction of thermal power consumption and ultimately contributing to reduced cooling costs. Additionally, the new 16GB density enables … Read More → "New Crucial 16GB Very Low Profile Server Modules Help Reduce Power Consumption and Cooling Costs"

XP Power introduces open-frame 150 W AC-DC power supplies aimed at volume applications

May 24, 2011

XP Power announced today the VFT series of low cost 150 W single output AC-DC power supplies aimed at high volume cost-sensitive applications. Packaged within the industry standard 3″ x 5″ format and measuring just 1.4″ high (76.2 x 127.0 x 33.2 mm), the VFT150 series can provide a full 150 W output when force-cooled with only 15 CFM airflow. Alternatively using convection cooling alone, the units can provide up to 100 W output.

The VFT150 operates from a universal input of 90-264 VAC and has active power factor correction. Providing the nominal outputs of +5, +12, +15, + 24 or +48 VDC, these units comply with XP Power’s ‘green power’ limits … Read More → "XP Power introduces open-frame 150 W AC-DC power supplies aimed at volume applications"

Saelig Introduces World’s First iPhone – based Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

May 24, 2011

Pittsford, NY, USA: Saelig Company, Inc. has introducediMSO-104 – the world’s first mixed-signal oscilloscope that moves Apple’s ubiquitous iOS devices and touch-screen interface into the test and measurement world. iMSO-104 is a revolutionary new 5MHz oscilloscope adapter for iPod touch, iPhone and iPad that is intuitive and easy to use, making it an ideal solution for field service, sales and application engineers, as well as students and hobbyists.

iMSO-104 is designed with a 5MHz bandwidth front-end and a 12MSa/s sample rate, simultaneously analyzing one analog and four digital signals for … Read More → "Saelig Introduces World’s First iPhone – based Mixed Signal Oscilloscope"

NetLogic Microsystems Launches Volume Production of IPv6 Knowledge-based Processors for Leading Customer Systems

May 24, 2011

Santa Clara, Calif. – May 23, 2011 –NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. [NASDAQ: NETL], a worldwide leader in high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions for next-generation Internet networks, today announced volume production for its NL11k family of IPv6 knowledge-based processors for delivery to customers’ next generation of IPv6 switches and routers. The first of over two dozen IPv6 systems from leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that are using the NL11k knowledge-based processors will begin shipping in production in the third quarter of 2011, with the remaining customer systems expected to commence shipping over … Read More → "NetLogic Microsystems Launches Volume Production of IPv6 Knowledge-based Processors for Leading Customer Systems"

Realtek introduces a Quad GbE PHY For Customers Designing With BroadLight’s Third Generation Processors

May 24, 2011

HSINCHU, Taiwan – May 23, 2011 –Realtek Semiconductor Corp., a leading integrated circuit provider worldwide, announced today the introduction of the RTL8214B, a true quad-port Gigabit Ethernet PHY transceiver solution for customers designing with BroadLight’s 3rd Gen Processors.

With its cost effective QSGMII interface, the seamless connectivity between Realtek’s RTL8214B Quad PHY and BroadLight’s 3rd Generation processors achieves a highly optimized and low power solution. Supporting the Energy Efficient Ethernet standard ( … Read More → "Realtek introduces a Quad GbE PHY For Customers Designing With BroadLight’s Third Generation Processors"

D-Tools Displays System Integrator™ 5.5 (SI 5.5) At Electronic Security EXPO (ESX) 2011

May 23, 2011

CONCORD, CA – MAY 19, 2011 — D-Tools, Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, recently announced that System Integrator 5.5 will be exhibited at the 2011 Electronic Security Expo (ESX), June 8-9 in Charlotte, NC. ESX is the only major, national trade event purely focused on the needs of security installation, integration and monitoring companies.

ESX offers business, product and market information and connections invaluable to security integration and monitoring companies and focuses intensely on the growth and maintenance of their key asset–Recurring Monthly Revenue or RMR. The show will highlight current trends in security such … Read More → "D-Tools Displays System Integrator™ 5.5 (SI 5.5) At Electronic Security EXPO (ESX) 2011"

Crocus Technology Strikes $300 Million Financing Deal with RUSNANO to Build Advanced MRAM Manufacturing Facility in Russia

May 23, 2011

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — May 17, 2011 — Crocus Technology, a leading developer of MRAM technology, and RUSNANO, a premier nano-technology investment fund, today announced that they have closed an agreement to create an MRAM manufacturing company, with a combined investment totaling $300 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Crocus and RUSNANO will form Crocus Nano Electronics (CNE), to build an advanced MRAM facility in Russia, capable of manufacturing medium to high density MRAM products based on Crocus’ Thermally Assisted SwitchingTM (TAS) MRAM technology at 90nm and 65nm … Read More → "Crocus Technology Strikes $300 Million Financing Deal with RUSNANO to Build Advanced MRAM Manufacturing Facility in Russia"

Freescale ColdFire+ mixed-signal microcontrollers now available

May 23, 2011

AUSTIN, Texas – May 23, 2011 – Designers of industrial and consumer applications need solutions with low power consumption and increased integration that can help them meet end users’ demands for energy-efficient, smaller-form-factor equipment. The ColdFire+ MCF51Qx and MCF51Jx microcontroller (MCU) families now available from Freescale Semiconductor were developed to help address those critical design needs. Built on 90 nanometer (nm) thin film storage flash technology with FlexMemory, ColdFire+ MCUs are one of the most low-power, integrated, cost-effective, small-package 32-bit families on the market today.

ColdFire+ MCUs are built upon Freescale’s strong heritage of 32-bit … Read More → "Freescale ColdFire+ mixed-signal microcontrollers now available"

austriamicrosystems´ chip set for Continental’s crash prevention system goes on the road

May 23, 2011

Unterpremstaetten, Austria & Lindau, Germany (May 23, 2011) – austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs, has announced that their ASIC chip set for automotive Laser-based obstacle recognition systems (LIDAR) has been selected by the international automotive supplier Continental and is now entering high volume production.

LIDAR systems employ an invisible laser in the rear view mirror illuminating an area of about 8 meters in front of the car. The reflected light from obstacles such … Read More → "austriamicrosystems´ chip set for Continental’s crash prevention system goes on the road"

OneSpin Launches Industry’s First Comprehensive Solution For Automatic Metric-Driven Formal Assertion-Based Verification Coverage Analysis And Measurement

May 23, 2011

MUNICH, Germany, TOKYO, and SUNNYVALE, Calif. – May 23, 2011 – OneSpin Solutions, an EDA company that provides innovative formal assertion-based verification solutions, today announced Quantify MDV, the industry’s first formal metric-driven verification (MDV) solution that automatically and comprehensively analyzes and measures formal verification progress and quality in register transfer level (RTL) designs.

This breakthrough enhancement to the flagship OneSpin 360® MV product family provides precise feedback throughout a project, enabling verification engineers for the first time to answer three key questions quantitatively and accurately:

How … Read More → "OneSpin Launches Industry’s First Comprehensive Solution For Automatic Metric-Driven Formal Assertion-Based Verification Coverage Analysis And Measurement"

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