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Advantech selects Innovasic Semiconductor’s RapID Platform for New EtherNet/IP I/O Modules

Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 2011 – Innovasic Semiconductor is pleased to announce that Advantech has selected the Innovasic RapID Platform and fido1100 System-on-a-Chip (SoC) solution to provide EtherNet/IP connectivity in their new ADAM-6100 series of real-time Ethernet I/O modules for factory automation. 

“Innovasic’s fido1100-based RapID Platform for Industrial Ethernet enables customers to quickly and cost-effectively get new products to market,” said Jordon Woods, Innovasic CTO. “By utilizing the flexible architecture and programmability of the platform, customers can rapidly release a series of compatible industrial Ethernet products,& … Read More → "Advantech selects Innovasic Semiconductor’s RapID Platform for New EtherNet/IP I/O Modules"

TEWS TECHNOLOGIES Introduces Extended Temperature and High-Density Isolated Serial Communication PMC Module

Halstenbek, Germany – April 13th, 2011. TEWS TECHNOLOGIES extends its tradition of delivering high-density I/O solutions with its introduction of the TPMC377 high-density Isolated Serial Communication Controller.  The conduction cooled single-width 32-bit PMC module is ideal for applications in transportation, COTS, communications, and process control. 

The TPMC377 can operate with 3.3V and 5.0V PCI I/O signaling voltage. It provides 4 channels of high performance RS232/RS422/RS485 selectable serial connectivity with P14 I/O. Each of the serial channels are isolated from … Read More → "TEWS TECHNOLOGIES Introduces Extended Temperature and High-Density Isolated Serial Communication PMC Module"

Laird Technologies Releases New WTS2333C-FRSMM WiMAX External Wireless Dipole Antenna

St. Louis, Missouri, USA – April 12, 2011 – Laird Technologies, Inc., a global leader in the design and supply of customized performance-critical components and systems for advanced electronics and wireless products, today announced the release of its new WTS2333C-FRSMM WiMAX external wireless dipole antenna.

Specifically designed for portable devices, this rugged external wireless antenna operates in the 2.3 to 2.7 GHz and 3.3 to 3.9 GHz frequency bands with a max gain of 2.3 to 2.7 dBi. The antenna offers an omnidirectional radiation … Read More → "Laird Technologies Releases New WTS2333C-FRSMM WiMAX External Wireless Dipole Antenna"

GENIVI Alliance Announces Accenture, DENSO and Mobis As its Newest Members

SAN RAMON, Calif., April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The GENIVI Alliance, an automotive and consumer electronics industry association driving the development and adoption of an open In-vehicle Infotainment (IVI) reference platform, today announced the continued expansion of its membership with key new companies Accenture, DENSO Corporation and Mobis.  

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with approximately 215,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries.   Accenture is developing a range of innovative offerings that combine automotive industry and mobility services expertise to transform original equipment manufacturers.

DENSO Corporation, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi prefecture, … Read More → "GENIVI Alliance Announces Accenture, DENSO and Mobis As its Newest Members"

MontaVista CGE 6 Compliant With Newly Released Linux Foundation’s CGL 5.0 Specification

SANTA CLARA, CA–(Marketwire – April 12, 2011) – MontaVista® Software, LLC, the leader in embedded Linux® commercialization, today announced that MontaVista Linux Carrier Grade Edition (CGE) 6.0 is compliant to the recently released Linux Foundation’s Carrier Grade Linux (CGL) 5.0 specification. MontaVista’s Carrier Grade Edition is designed for telecommunications & data communications industry and is the standard foundation of a COTS Carrier Grade Linux platform, certified to meet this market’s exacting … Read More → "MontaVista CGE 6 Compliant With Newly Released Linux Foundation’s CGL 5.0 Specification"

Avago Technologies Enables WiFi and Bluetooth Coexistence in Mobile Electronics with New Highly-Integrated Front-End Module

SAN JOSE, Calif., and SINGAPORE, April 12, 2011 — Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced a front-end module with robust filtering for 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth radios in handsets and mobile routers for tablets and other portable PC devices. The new AFEM-S102 module integrates a Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator (FBAR) coexistence filter, SP3T antenna switch and … Read More → "Avago Technologies Enables WiFi and Bluetooth Coexistence in Mobile Electronics with New Highly-Integrated Front-End Module"

New LXI Switching Catalog from Pickering Interfaces

Clacton on Sea, UK, April 2011 –Pickering Interfaces have published their first full catalogue of LXI switching products running to over 150 pages and is available in either printed or downloadable from Pickering’s web site at www.pickeringtest.com 

Pickering Interfaces manufacture the widest range of Ethernet controlled switching solutions that are compliant with the industry wide LXI Standard. The range of products includes dedicated switching solutions that include high crosspoint count matrices, very wide multiplexers, switching systems to 10A and matrix solutions to … Read More → "New LXI Switching Catalog from Pickering Interfaces"

Acer Selects Atmel maXTouch Solution For Flagship 10.1″ Android Touchscreen Tablet

San Jose, CA, April 12, 2011 – Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced that the Atmel maXTouch(TM) solution has been selected to power the touchscreen innovation behind the recently-announced 10.1-inch Android tablet from Acer.

The new Acer ICONIA TAB A500 / A501 tablet provides a superb mobile and home entertainment experience, with a high-resolution capacitive multitouch display, capable of tracking 10 fingers simultaneously courtesy of Atmel’s market-leading maXTouch solution. The slim 13.3 mm shell packs a powerful punch with a dual-core processor, HD video playback, 1080p output via an HDMI port, support … Read More → "Acer Selects Atmel maXTouch Solution For Flagship 10.1″ Android Touchscreen Tablet"

Renesas Electronics Joins Linux Foundation

SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – April 11, 2011) – Embedded Linux Conference — The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, today announced that Renesas Electronics Corporation is its newest member.

Renesas is a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, including microcontrollers (MCUs), systems-on-chip (SoC) solutions and a broad range of analog and power devices. The Japan-based company is aggressively investing in the areas of next-generation automotives, mobile phones, set-top boxes and other increasingly sophisticated electronics that are running Linux. For example, Renesas recently announced new SoCs for next-generation mobile phones and for dashboard-mounted car navigation systems, … Read More → "Renesas Electronics Joins Linux Foundation"

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