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Synopsys Mixed-signal Verification Solution Delivers 5X Speed-up at Amlogic

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that Amlogic, a leading fabless supplier of video, audio and image processing chips, has selected Synopsys’ CustomSim™ solution for mixed-signal verification of its high-performance multimedia system-on-chips (SoCs). Using CustomSim and VCS®, Amlogic observed a 5X improvement in verification throughput compared with competitive solutions, helping to reduce the typical SoC verification cycle from five days to 21 hours.

“Amlogic’s new AML8726-M multimedia SoC combines our proprietary HD multimedia processing engine with … Read More → "Synopsys Mixed-signal Verification Solution Delivers 5X Speed-up at Amlogic"

Vincotech’s Highly Efficient Power Module Solution With MNPC Topology

Unterhaching (Germany), March 15, 2011 – Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, has released a new low-inductive power module designed for power applications up to 250kW, such as three-phase solar inverters. The new3xflowMNPC 4w features a higher power rating in the new wide-body housing. Its Mixed voltage Neutral … Read More → "Vincotech’s Highly Efficient Power Module Solution With MNPC Topology"

Plessey Semiconductors introduces PS12000 – 3 to 6 Channel RF power splitter

Plymouth, ENGLAND – 14 March 2011 – Plessey Semiconductors today announced the introduction of its PS12000 3/6 Channel DC to 2GHz Power Splitter. The PS12000 is built on Plessey’s 20GHz complementary bipolar process and provides a highly linear power splitter for broadband RF or video signals.

The PS12000 is a broadband RF power splitter that can provide either three differential output signals or six single-ended outputs. The input signal is initially boosted through an ultra high linearity 6dB gain buffer before being split to the three differential output drivers. Two of these output drivers include a 0 to … Read More → "Plessey Semiconductors introduces PS12000 – 3 to 6 Channel RF power splitter"

Active Media Products Adds Write Protection Feature to SATA DOMs to Support Embedded Applications

Fremont, California – March 15, 2011 – Active Media Products, a leading manufacturer of DOMs and small form factor SSDs, announced that two of their low-profile 7-pin SATA DOM (Disk on Module) drive types now feature a write enable/write protect switch, which is useful in many embedded applications to prevent inadvertent deletion of files.

Most embedded computers are optimized to run a single application reliably year after year. Once deployed they are … Read More → "Active Media Products Adds Write Protection Feature to SATA DOMs to Support Embedded Applications"

Honeywell Introduces HAWK Resolvers 1 Inch Series, Fully Housed Configuration

MINNEAPOLIS, March 14, 2011 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today introduced the Honeywell Hawk™ Resolvers 1-Inch Series, Fully Housed Configuration, which provide enhanced accuracy (±7 arcmin) for precise motion control.

The 1-Inch Series resolvers are manufactured and delivered up to 1.5 times faster than many competitors’ products, helping to meet special application requirements and minimize production time. With the launch of the Hawk™ Resolvers, Honeywell now offers two off-the-shelf versions, as well as resolvers that can be customized to meet specific … Read More → "Honeywell Introduces HAWK Resolvers 1 Inch Series, Fully Housed Configuration"

Boundary Devices Announces i.MX535-based Single Board Computer

CHANDLER, Ariz., March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Arizona-based Boundary Devices announces the availability of a new single board computer called the “Nitrogen53”, which is based on Freescale Semiconductor’s i.MX535 processor. The Nitrogen53 is the third i.MX-based single board computer in Boundary Devices’ lineup, which includes the company’s i.MX51-based Nitrogen and i.MX31 Mercury solutions.

With a processor speed of 1GHz and up to 2GB of DDR2 memory at 400Mhz, the i.MX535 is a powerful multimedia platform capable of 1080P video playback. The ARM Cortex-A8 i.MX535 has a 2D/3D graphics accelerator supporting … Read More → "Boundary Devices Announces i.MX535-based Single Board Computer"

Lattice Ships 10 Millionth Power Manager Device

HILLSBORO, OR–(Marketwire – March 14, 2011) – Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:LSCC) today announced that it has shipped more than 10 million Power Manager devices since their introduction. All seven Power Manager devices have been broadly adopted in a wide range of high volume, cost sensitive applications, because they enable board designers to integrate the multiple power management functions of a circuit board into a single Power Manager device.

“We used all of the resources available on the Power Manager POWR607 device, from programmable input comparators … Read More → "Lattice Ships 10 Millionth Power Manager Device"

RFMD® Expands Portfolio of Industry-Leading 5GHz WiFi Front End Modules (FEMs) For Handsets, Smartphones And Tablets

Greensboro, N.C. March 8, 2011– RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today announced the expansion of its industry-leading 5GHz WiFi product portfolio to include two new 5GHz high-band WiFi front end modules (FEMs) with integrated power amplifiers (PAs). The two new 5GHz FEMs – the RF5506, and the RF5516 — deliver industry-leading high power and high linearity and are optimized for the rapidly growing smartphone and tablet markets.

The global WiFi market is growing rapidly and is forecast to represent … Read More → "RFMD® Expands Portfolio of Industry-Leading 5GHz WiFi Front End Modules (FEMs) For Handsets, Smartphones And Tablets"

Docea Improves Electronic Design Power Modeling With New Version of Aceplorer

GRENOBLE, FRANCE–(Marketwire – March 14, 2011) – Docea Power, the design-for-low-power company that delivers software for power and thermal analysis at the architectural level, announced today that it is shipping a new version of its Aceplorer software. Aceplorer is used to model and optimize electronic design power consumption, early in the design cycle, at the … Read More → "Docea Improves Electronic Design Power Modeling With New Version of Aceplorer"

Bug Labs and Pitney Bowes Announce First Modular, Mobile Device Development Platform with Hardware-level Security Protection

NEW YORK — Bug Labs, an open source hardware and software provider that gives companies the tools and support needed to prototype, pilot and produce innovative networked devices with ease, and Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI) today announced the industry’s first modular, mobile device development platform incorporating hardware-level security and security life-cycle management services. As a new addition to Bug Lab’s flagship open source device prototyping platform, BUGsecure offers enterprises a flexible, trusted platform with the highest level of data protection and encryption available. Current devices on the market rely on software security, making them more … Read More → "Bug Labs and Pitney Bowes Announce First Modular, Mobile Device Development Platform with Hardware-level Security Protection"

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