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Synopsys’ Next-Generation DesignWare Data Converter IP Delivers 50 Percent Lower Power with Smaller Area

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced the release of its next-generation DesignWare® Data Converter IP solutions, which deliver more than 50 percent improvement in power with smaller area compared to the previous generation of data converters. Optimized for mobile broadband wireless communication applications such as WiFi, WiMAX, LTE, and digital TV reception, the DesignWare Data Converter IP can reach extremely high sampling rates with excellent … Read More → "Synopsys’ Next-Generation DesignWare Data Converter IP Delivers 50 Percent Lower Power with Smaller Area"

NTS Selects Ellisys Protocol Test and Analysis Solution for SuperSpeed USB Programs

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND–(Marketwire – March 21, 2011) – Ellisys, a worldwide leader in protocol test and analysis solutions, today announced that National Technical Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: NTSC) (NTS), a leading provider of engineering services, has selected the Ellisys Explorer™ 280 protocol test, analysis, and compliance system for use in the company’s SuperSpeed USB test and characterization programs. The widely deployed Ellisys Explorer 280 system, the industry’s first SuperSpeed USB protocol analyzer/generator system, provides deep-featured protocol and bus analysis, port emulation, and compliance testing for SuperSpeed USB hosts, … Read More → "NTS Selects Ellisys Protocol Test and Analysis Solution for SuperSpeed USB Programs"

Lauterbach Extends Tools Support for Xilinx Zynq-7000 Extensible Processing Platform

Lauterbach, the leading manufacturer of hardware assisted microprocessor development tools, has launched support for the new Xilinx Zynq-7000 Extensible Processing Platform that integrates a complete ARM® Cortex™-A9 MPCore™ processor-based system with 28nm low-power programmable logic. 

While Lauterbach’s TRACE32®  tool has been supporting the ARM® Cortex™-A9 core for some time, the latest enhancement adds the Zynq-7000 family devices to the list of validated target devices. Therefore TRACE32® … Read More → "Lauterbach Extends Tools Support for Xilinx Zynq-7000 Extensible Processing Platform"

Open University UK adds Linux Certification to Academic Program

(Sacramento, CA, USA: March 16, 2011) The Linux Professional Institute (LPI), the world’s premier Linux certification organization (http://www.lpi.org) and Open University UK(http://www.open.ac.uk/) announced that students enrolled in Open University’s introductory Linux course will now be eligible for a promotional voucher to obtain the CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI certification.  Students and IT professionals who earn their CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI certification are automatically … Read More → "Open University UK adds Linux Certification to Academic Program"

D-Tools Enhances Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) Program with Kinetics Noise Control

ORLANDO, FL. EHX EXPO, MARCH 17, 2011 – D-Tools, Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, today announced that Kinetics Noise Control has joined the D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) program. Based in Dublin Ohio, Kinetics Noise Control designs and manufactures innovative acoustical products to control sound and vibration. 

“We offer the broadest range of acoustical solutions of any company in the industry and we’ll continue to design and engineer solutions that meet the needs of the D-Tools user community,” said Doug Johnson, Sales and Marketing Manager, Kinetics Noise Control. “We look … Read More → "D-Tools Enhances Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) Program with Kinetics Noise Control"

Agilent Technologies Extends its Wireless Leadership with First-To-Market Support for 802.11ac Design and Analysis

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 17, 2011 – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that its 89600B vector signal analysis software is now able to test 802.11ac signals. This is the first dedicated 802.11ac signal analysis solution on the market.

Agilent is also announcing a new SystemVue 802.11ac library, the W1917EP WLAN baseband verification library, which interoperates with the 89600B VSA 802.11ac software. Wireless system architects and verification engineers can … Read More → "Agilent Technologies Extends its Wireless Leadership with First-To-Market Support for 802.11ac Design and Analysis"

ITTIA DB SQL and Express Logic’s ThreadX and FileX Present a United Embedded Solution

March 22, 2011 — Bellevue, WA — ITTIA, a global supplier of embedded relational database software, announces the availability of ITTIA DB SQL for ThreadX®, an advanced lightweight real-time operating system (RTOS) from Express Logic, Inc., of San Diego, CA. ITTIA DB SQL is a relational embedded database for special-purpose systems that require self-contained data management software. With ITTIA’s relational data management capabilities and the advanced features and rich set of system services available with ThreadX, the combination is easy to use, flexible, and the ideal choice for demanding embedded application development.

Embedded systems … Read More → "ITTIA DB SQL and Express Logic’s ThreadX and FileX Present a United Embedded Solution"

Anders Announces Strategic Joint Venture with CompuLab in Europe

LONDON, UK – 18 March, 2011 – Anders Electronics plc has announced a strategic joint venture with CompuLab, the Israeli manufacturer of computer-on-module (CoM) boards and miniature PC systems.

The joint venture leverages each company’s core competencies – CompuLab’s in the areas of core modules and ultra-miniature PCs and Anders’ in developing user interface solutions – to expand the product range and value proposition that the two companies can provide European customers. As part of the joint venture Anders will also be providing more resource for sales, support and marketing channels.

Anders has … Read More → "Anders Announces Strategic Joint Venture with CompuLab in Europe"

DE0-NANO – Altera’s Newest University Program FPGA Board

Hsinchu, Taiwan – March 17, 2011 – In collaboration with Altera’s University Program, Terasic Technologies has announced the release of Altera’s newest University Program FPGA development board, the DE0-Nano. Measuring just 49 mm by 75.2 mm and weighing about 40 grams, the DE0-Nano board is well-suited to a wide range of portable design projects, such as robotics applications. 

The DE0-Nano is ideal for use with embedded soft processors—it features a powerful Altera Cyclone IV FPGA ( … Read More → "DE0-NANO – Altera’s Newest University Program FPGA Board"

RS and TI launch free Digital Power Supplies seminar programme

OXFORD, UK, March 16th 2011 – RS Components, Texas Instruments and Biricha Digital Power have today announced a series of free Digital Power Supply ‘Lunch & Learn’ seminars being held around the UK during March and April.

The one day technical seminars are aimed at both Analogue Power Engineers and Embedded Systems Engineers with an interest in the benefits of digital power in their power supply applications. The sessions are from 10:00 to 16:00 and are being held at the following dates and locations:

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