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Tekdata adds dynamic 3D modelling to interconnect design capabilities

March 9, 2011

Tekdata Interconnections has invested in SolidWorks® 3D CAD tools to support ongoing expansion of its specialist design services for complex wiring and mechanical assemblies.

“We chose SolidWorks for its advanced modelling capabilities, including extensions for 3D wire routing,” commented Terry McManus, CTO/Design Centre Manager at Tekdata. “It is the ideal tool for designing with innovative wiring technologies, such as our Computaweave® “branching” cable system, and will help our engineers visualise complex interconnect … Read More → "Tekdata adds dynamic 3D modelling to interconnect design capabilities"

Renesas Electronics Introduces New Third Generation USB 3.0 Host Controllers with Industry-Leading Transfer Speed and Low Power Consumption

March 9, 2011

Dusseldorf, 9th March 2011 – Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of its two new SuperSpeed Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) xHCI host controllers (part number, μPD720201 and μPD720202) for electronic devices such as PCs and digital TVs that feature faster effective data transfer speeds and reduced power consumption in low power mode.

The μPD720201 and μPD720202 devices make it easier for system designers to build electronic devices combining high-speed data … Read More → "Renesas Electronics Introduces New Third Generation USB 3.0 Host Controllers with Industry-Leading Transfer Speed and Low Power Consumption"

SMX® RTOS Now Available to Ease Development on AM1x Sitara™ ARM® Microprocessors from Texas Instruments

March 9, 2011

Costa Mesa, California, March 8, 2011 — Micro Digital, Inc. is pleased to offer out-of-the-box SMX^® real-time operating system (RTOS) support for the AM18x and AM17x Sitara™ ARM9™ microprocessors (MPUs) from Texas Instruments Inc. (TI). This new SMX RTOS support allows developers to get their projects off to a quick start with the middleware and drivers needed for many of the on-chip peripherals, as well as an exceptional graphical debug tool that helps programmers to solve problems quickly. Developers also benefit from extensive error-checking and diagnostics in the software.

12th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED) Collocates With Sematech’s Design for Reliability Workshop and First International Electronic Design Education Conference (IEDEC)

March 9, 2011

SANTA CLARA, CA–(Marketwire – March 7, 2011) – The 12th annual International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED) announced today that its March 14-16 event at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Santa Clara, CA, USA, is collocated with two events focused on quality design and education, respectively — Sematech’s Design for Reliability Workshop and the first … Read More → "12th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED) Collocates With Sematech’s Design for Reliability Workshop and First International Electronic Design Education Conference (IEDEC)"

NXP Builds a Smarter Way to Energy Efficiency With World’s Lowest Standby Power

March 8, 2011

EINDHOVEN, THE NETHERLANDS and FORT WORTH, TX–(Marketwire – March 8, 2011) – NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced a new generation of GreenChip™ power solutions which feature the lowest standby capability in the industry, reaching levels below 10mW. The NXP GreenChip power ICs, also known as Switch Mode Power Supply controller ICs, are designed for adapters for mobile devices such as cell phone chargers, tablets and notebooks, as well as major home appliances or white goods.

Key Digital’s Product Line Now Updated In D-Tools System Integrator (SI) 5.5 Software

March 8, 2011

CONCORD, CA. MARCH 8, 2011 – D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software today announced that detailed information on of the entire family of Key Digital products has been recently updated in D-Tools product database, better enabling D-Tools System Integrator™ users to specify Key Digital products. Key Digital is at the forefront of the video industry for Home Theater Retailers, Custom Installers, System Integrators, Broadcasters, Manufacturers, and Consumers. They provide total video system solutions and help drive the technology, the industry, the business, and all the latest up-and-coming standards.

“Key Digital is a pioneer … Read More → "Key Digital’s Product Line Now Updated In D-Tools System Integrator (SI) 5.5 Software"

Semtech Ships First 100G CFP MSA-Compliant Gearbox IC Platform for 100G Optical Networks

March 8, 2011

CAMARILLO, Calif., Mar 8, 2011 — Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, announced its first shipments of its high-bandwidth, 100Gbps gearbox chipset for 100Gbps CFP MSA applications. The CFP (100G Form-factor Pluggable) transceiver MSA (Multi-Source Agreement) defines a hot-pluggable optical transceiver form-factor for 100Gbps, high-speed Ethernet applications for data and telecommunication networks. Semtech’s Theta SR SMI10021 multiplexer (MUX) and … Read More → "Semtech Ships First 100G CFP MSA-Compliant Gearbox IC Platform for 100G Optical Networks"

Anobit Unveils High-Performance Flash Memory Controller for Today’s Most Advanced Smartphone and Tablet Computing Devices

March 8, 2011

Herzeliya Pituach, Israel – March 8, 2011 – Anobit announced today that it has commenced high volume production of its MSP2020 NAND flash memory controller with major providers of mobile computing devices, in cooperation with Hynix Semiconductor Inc.

Powered by Anobit’s MSP™ (Memory Signal Processing) technology, the MSP2020 controller enables the use of commercial-grade two-bits-per-cell and three-bits-per-cell NAND flash across all of the latest process nodes, within the most endurance- and performance-intensive embedded computing applications.

“The partnership with Anobit provides our customers with high-performance, high-endurance flash products at the most advanced process … Read More → "Anobit Unveils High-Performance Flash Memory Controller for Today’s Most Advanced Smartphone and Tablet Computing Devices"

Avnet Abacus to support VARTA CellPac lithium batteries including custom design service

March 8, 2011

Poing, Germany, 8 March 2011. Avnet Abacus has been appointed as the first and currently only pan-European distributor for the full range of CellPac lithium batteries from VARTA Microbattery, including custom-designed as well as standard battery packs.

CellPac batteries provide a plug-in solution that contain the required battery-management and protection circuitry and meet all applicable regulations. The full portfolio includes CellPac LITE standard battery packs from 150mAh to 2600mAh and sizes from 4 x 20 x 26mm (402025) to 11 x 36 x 65mm (2×503562), with a variety of connector and wiring configurations.

Alongside these standard products, the … Read More → "Avnet Abacus to support VARTA CellPac lithium batteries including custom design service"

austriamicrosystems’ launches new 10-bit magnetic rotary encoder with integrated wake-up & power-down feature

March 8, 2011

Unterpremstaetten, Austria, March 8, 2011 – austriamicrosystems (SIX: AMS), a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs, has announced the AS505010-bit magnetic rotary encoder IC for contactless position sensing with the industry’s lowest power and smallest size. Featuring automatic power-down and wake-up modes, the AS5050 encoder is targeted for low-power applications such as robotics and is also suited for servo motor control and as an input device for low-cost battery operated devices.

The single-chip … Read More → "austriamicrosystems’ launches new 10-bit magnetic rotary encoder with integrated wake-up & power-down feature"

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