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Industry NewsIsmosys appointed to deliver SAM voice processing message in EMEAIsmosys, a Spectrum Electronics Group operation, has signed a pan-European deal with Fortemedia Inc, the world leader in small array microphone (SAM ) voice processing technology: The combination of Fortemedia's 3rd generation SAM technology and the company's DSP-based voice processor ICs is delivering industry-leading echo cancellation and noise suppression solutions that enable natural flowing, full-duplex hands-free communication to global manufactures of advanced technology mobile communication devices. 
PREMO highlight at CeBIT 2010 its latest innovations for the ICT sectorPREMO has successfully participated at the CeBIT 2010, the largest technology exhibition in the field of innovation on information technology and telecommunications, which took place in Hannover (Germany) on 2-6 March and has received Spain as Guest Country. Aston Martin and Rolls Royce Address Challenges in Auto and Aero Industries for Nano-enhanced MaterialsThe Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK's primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, has announced the date of its next HiPerNano Conference, in partnership with Cranfield University, dedicated to raising awareness and promoting developments in nano-materials for the high performance engineering industry. The conference, exhibition, and poster presentations will showcase new scientific and commercial developments alongside far-sighting by industry professionals on challenges yet to be addressed. National Instruments UK & Ireland Launches Grant Programme for Small-to-Medium EnterprisesNational Instruments UK & Ireland (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced a grant programme to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in embedded development. Starting in 2009, National Instruments UK and Ireland began offering very low cost training and certification to unemployed scientists and engineers to help them develop skills to aid in finding employment. 
NMI membership hits 200 with Areva T&DThe membership of the National Microelectronics Institute (NMI), the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland, has reached 200. The Institute, which has seen its membership increase by 100% over the last 3 years, has welcomed global energy transmission and distribution company AREVA T&D as its 200th member. TRaC achieves IECEx qualificationManufacturers of equipment designed for operation in hazardous areas and explosive atmospheres can simplify the process of marketing their products internationally, using the services of test house TRaC, which is now qualified under the IECEx System. 
Peregrine Semiconductor Expands European OperationsPeregrine Semiconductor announced the expansion of its European design and manufacturing operations and the opening of a new facility located in Aix-en-Provence, France. Peregrine Semiconductor Europe (PSE) operations include RF integrated circuit (RFIC) design and engineering at its design center in Aix-en-Provence, France; IC wafer manufacturing from wafer foundry Sapphicon in Australia and UMC in Taiwan; assembly and packaging from Hybritech Composants Microelectroniques (HCM) France; and back-end testing at partner Rood Microtec in Germany. PSE activities will focus on developing new RFIC products of European content to better support specific European design requirements, as well as providing design services for Peregrine's next-generation UltraCMOS™ RFIC portfolio sold worldwide. Maxwell Technologies Delivers One-Millionth Large Cell UltracapacitorMaxwell Technologies announced today that it reached a significant milestone in December with the delivery of its one-millionth large cell BOOSTCAP ultracapacitor. Voith Turbo Selects Maxwell Technologies' Ultracapacitor Modules for Low-Emission, Fuel-Efficient, Hybrid Transit Bus Drive SystemsMaxwell Technologies announced today that Voith Turbo, a leading producer of heavy vehicle drive systems, has selected Maxwell's 125-volt BOOSTCAP ultracapacitor modules for braking energy recuperation and torque assist in low-emission, fuel-efficient, hybrid-electric transit bus drive systems. NanoKTN and Institute of Nanotechnology Launch International NanoMicroClub to Encourage Global Investment in UK SMEsThe Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK's primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, and the Institute of Nanotechnology (IoN), a professional membership organisation for the nanotechnology industry, has announced its collaboration that with the support of Technology Strategy Board funding, will encourage and support global business development for UK SMEs. TPACK Partners with Cypress on Reference Design For Ethernet Switches and Traffic ManagersCypress Semiconductor and TPACK, an industry-leading provider of ICs that provide core data transport and switching functions, today announced a reference design for ultrafast Ethernet switches and queue management applications. The new Springbank reference design combines TPACK's TPX4004 high-capacity integrated packet processor and traffic manager with Cypress's CY7C15632KV18 72-Mbit Quad Data Rate™II+ (QDR™II+) SRAMs, offering the fastest available speeds with roadmaps for simple upgrades. The TPACK reference design also provides an easy interface to various FPGAs and is backed by robust application support. Intel and RealVNC collaborate to provide innovative, built-in remote controlIntel and RealVNC have collaborated to embed VNC remote control technology in the all new 2010 Intel® Core™ vPro™ processor familyto provide IT professionals with a built-in, fully graphical remote control capability to facilitate problem diagnosis and resolution. Imagination Announces Quarter of a Billion POWERVR Devices ShippedImagination Technologies, the leading multimedia chip technologies company, reports that POWERVR, its hardware graphics acceleration technology, has become the standard for mobile and embedded gaming. POWERVR now has an installed base of over 250 million devices across the mobile phone, media player and embedded markets. PDI Joins Data Center AllianceMinicom Advanced Systems, a leading developer of IT & KVM remote access and management solutions, welcomes PDI, a manufacturer of electrical equipment for computer data centers, industrial and commercial buildings, and alternative energy applications to the Data Center Alliance (DCA.). Dialog Semiconductor ICs power Sharp's latest 3G PhonesDialog Semiconductor has announced its power management ICs have been designed into a series of Sharp 3G cellphones. The first of which, the Sharp AQUOS SHOT 940SH, is available now from the Japanese network operator, Softbank. Murata Elektronik joins Association for Automatic Identification and MobilityMurata Elektronik GmbH has become a Manufacturer-member of the German chapter of AIM, the worldwide industry association for Automatic Identification and Mobility. Representing automatic identification and mobility technology solution providers, AIM has led the way in industry standards, education and outreach since 1972. COMPRION launches new 3FF productsCOMPRION's product range supporting the Third Form Factor (3FF) has been extended by a new Mini- UICC Adaptor and new Flex Adaptors. Since 2006 COMPRION offers Test (U)SIMs in the smallest available card format following ETSI TS 102 221. The 3FF SIM card, also known as Mini-UICC or MicroSIM, is half the size of SIM cards today. Imec and Synopsys collaborate on 3D stacked IC developmentSynopsys and the Belgian nanoelectronics research center, imec, today announced they have entered into a collaboration to use Synopsys TCAD (Technology Computer-Aided Design) finite-element method tools for characterising and optimising the reliability and electrical performance of through-silicon vias (TSVs). The collaboration will accelerate the development of 3D stacked IC technologies. 
SiTel and Target Partnership Yields Powerful VoIP DSPSiTel Semiconductor today announced how its successful collaboration with Target Compiler Technologies led to the creation of customized audio DSPs for its SC14452 Green VoIP processor. The DSPs combine extreme energy efficiency with high processing performance, enabling industry-leading audio quality and power consumption. Key components of the SC14452 that won a 2009 Frost and Sullivan Green Excellence Award, the DSPs were developed using Target's IP Designer retargetable tool suite. Arm AMBA 4 Specification Maximizes Performance And Power EfficiencyARM announced availability of phase one of the new AMBA 4 specification, providing increased functionality and efficiency for complex, media-rich on-chip communication. 
Lattice Ships Over 200 Million ispMACH 4000 CPLD DevicesLattice Semiconductor announced that it has shipped over 200 million ispMACH 4000 complex programmable logic devices (CPLD). The Lattice ispMACH 4000 CPLD family provides a variety of design solutions, from glue logic and general purpose I/O expansion to voltage level translation and LED drivers. Engineers around the globe have widely adopted the ispMACH 4000 CPLD as a standard due to its balance of price, power and packaging options. 
Geensoft launches Reqtify 2010Geensoft, the specialist independent provider of software design tools and associated professional services for embedded systems development, has launched Reqtify 2010, a major new version of its award-winning tool suite for the automated management of embedded hardware and software requirements capture, traceability and impact analysis throughout the entire development lifecycle. Reqtify 2010 delivers improved productivity through an extensive range of new and enhanced plug-in tools, features and interfaces. UK SMEs urge simplification of regulations and directivesA recent survey of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK electronics sector has revealed significant findings that will play a key role in shaping the future of these enterprises. Conducted by Premier Farnell in conjunction with The Electronics Leadership Council (ELC) and the UK Electronics Alliance (UKEA), The British SME Technology Survey gathered information to help understand the current state of mind, challenges and needs of SMEs and support them to push forward out of the recession to a profitable future. Schneider Electric Selects Coverity for Software IntegrityCoverity, Inc., the software integrity leader, today announced that Schneider Electric (http://www.schneider-electric.com), one of the world's largest energy management providers, has selected Coverity Static Analysis to automatically find software defects across its Automation and Control software product portfolio. 
EPLAN PLC & Bus Extension moduleTotal consistency from project planning with PLC programming to operation is mandatory for the engineering of flexible machine and system configurations. The PLC & Bus Extension module, an add-on from electrical design software developer EPLAN, ensures consistent data in hardware and software planning. Silentium Selects Blackfin for Active Noise Cancellation ProductsAnalog Devices announced that Silentium Ltd., developers of spatial & broadband active noise control (ANC) technologies, has selected Analog Devices' Blackfin processors to power their ANC products. Utilizing low cost, powerful Blackfin processors for their core ANC technology, the S-Cube™ Controller, Silentium is able to deliver more than 10dB (A) broadband noise reduction covering the entire audible range and, in addition, deliver from 100Hz up to 2KHz point to zone spatial noise reduction. Silentium Uses Blackfin Processors To Bring Active Noise Cancellation To A Multitude Of ApplicationsAnalog Devices announced that Silentium Ltd., developers of spatial & broadband active noise control (ANC) technologies, has selected Analog Devices' Blackfin processors to power their ANC products. Utilising low cost, powerful Blackfin processors for their core ANC technology, the S-Cube™ Controller, Silentium is able to deliver more than 10dB (A) broadband noise reduction covering the entire audible range and, in addition, deliver from 100Hz up to 2KHz point to zone spatial noise reduction. Agilent Technologies Lends Support to USA Science & Engineering FestivalAgilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced its support of the USA Science & Engineering Festival, the country's first national science festival. The event will take place in Washington, D.C., in October 2010. The festival, expected to be a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary celebration of science in the United States, will offer science and engineering organizations throughout the country the opportunity to present hands-on science activities to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Festival organizers already have engaged more than 350 participants from the nation's leading science and engineering organizations. 
Zytronic’s Projected Capacitive Technology-based ZYTOUCH in drive-through self-service breakthroughAn innovative, interactive self-service kiosk that meets the demands of drive-through restaurant owners, is now using a 32-inch ZYTOUCH touchscreen from Zytronic, the leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning PCT-based touch sensors. 
Anglia Designs launches quartet of graphics interface modulesAnglia Designs has released a family of four graphics interface modules and reference designs that interface Hitachi graphical TFT displays to ST Microelectronics STM32 and 16 and 32 bit Microchip PIC processors. The modules were developed by an in-house Anglia Design engineering team to give customers an out of the box solution for driving one of the world's most extensive ranges of graphical TFT and STN panels from two of the most popular embedded processor architectures. Kontron enhances Global Software ServicesAt the Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany, Kontron announced its centralized Global Software Design Center. This move further extends Kontron's in-house design services for customer applications by offering enhanced, complex software support, helping OEMs reduce time-to-market and improve application quality. Viaccess and NEC Electronics Europe collaborate to offer Faster Time-To-Market World-Wide Solution based on NEC Electronics SoC for MPEG-4 HD Hybrid STBs with Advanced Security FeaturesViaccess, a France Telecom company and leader in conditional access and NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, today announced their collaboration to offer Viaccess' conditional access incorporated in NEC Electronics' new EMMA™3SL/P system-on-chip (SoC), targeted at MPEG-4 HD hybrid set-top boxes (STBs). 
TI’s 12-channel sequencer and system health manager integrates fan control and multiphase PWM clock generatorTexas Instruments introduced what it says isthe industry's first 12-channel sequencer and system health manager with fan control and multiphase PWM clock generator. The UCD90124 integrates system power management and system thermal management into one device, which reduces board space and eases design, while providing highly intelligent system health monitoring. The UCD90124 features power supply margining and comprehensive non-volatile error logging, allowing customers to diagnose power supply failures in their systems. USMART chooses Mirics FlexiTV to bring live World Cup Soccer action to portable PCsMirics today announces that Hong Kong-based USmart Electronic Products Ltd. (USmart) has partnered with Mirics to develop multi-standard broadcast TV platforms targeting notebook computers. USmart has developed solutions using FlexiTV, the world's first commercial software-based global TV receiver. These new product developments will be timed to target fans following the 2010 FIFA World Cup on TV in Europe, Asia and South America, regions widely served by the DVB-T and ISDB-T digital TV standards. 
Renesas Technology starts mass production of the 32bit RX610 group with up to 2MB flash embeddedRenesas Technology Europe today announced the mass production start of the RX610 group with up to 2MB flash embedded. The first RX610 microcontroller (MCU) group is based on the new RX CPU that is destined to become the mainstay of the company's business in serving global embedded systems markets. With 1.65 MIPS/MHz processing performance, the new products incorporate up to 2 MB of on-chip flash, and provide legacy, enhanced and new peripheral functions with 0.5 mA/MHz product power for a wide range of applications. Triune Systems Picks Silicon Frontline Technology to Optimize Power Device Design, Reduce Carbon FootprintSilicon Frontline Technology, Inc. (SFT), an Electronic Design Automation (EDA) company in the post-layout verification market, announced today that Triune Systems, a company focused on green integrated solutions, selected Silicon Frontline's 3D extraction products, F3D (Fast 3D) for fast 3D extraction and R3D (Resistive 3D) for 3D extraction and analysis of its large resistive power device design to reduce their carbon footprint (or energy consumption). Management buy-out creates GeensoftGeensoft, a new, independent company focusing on the provision of software design tools and associated professional services for embedded systems development, has been created by a management buy-out (MBO) of the former embedded design tools business of Geensys. Uralsvyazinform and Huawei Deployed Test All-IP NetworkHuawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, and Uralsvyazinform, a universal communication provider and subsidiary of Svyazinvest, signed a memorandum on the deployment of a test All-IP network based on IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) technology. Huawei Ranked 5th Most Innovative Company in the WorldFast Company, the highly-respected and award-winning US-based monthly magazine, has ranked Huawei the fifth most innovative company in the world for 2010, behind only Facebook, Amazon, Apple, and Google. Huawei was the only new-entrant to the list of the top five most innovative companies. Magma and Chengdu ICC Establish Joint Lab to Foster Growth of Analog and Digital IC Design in Western ChinaMagma Design Automation and Chengdu ICC (CDICC), a government-funded organization that promotes integrated circuit (IC) design in Chengdu, today announced the recent opening of a joint IC design lab. Established in the National IC Design Chengdu Industrial Base, one of seven technology incubation parks in China, the lab will provide local designers with access to Magma's advanced analog and digital IC design software and comprehensive training programs. PDF Solutions Selects Magma's Titan to Improve Time to Yield of Mixed-Signal SoCsMagma Design Automation announced today that PDF Solutions selected the Titan™ Mixed-Signal Design Platform to improve time to yield for systems on chip (SoCs). PDF Solutions chose the Magma software after an extensive evaluation. PDF Solutions plans to use Titan to shorten the design process for delivering first-time-right Characterization Vehicle® test chips. PDF Solutions will also use Titan™ for developing digital and analog library cells with predictable silicon behavior based on PDF Solutions' proprietary pdBRIX™ regular layout patterning solution. Xilinx Expands Automotive Silicon Portfolio With Spartan-6 FPGAs Optimized to Reduce System CostXilinx, Inc introduced the Xilinx Automotive (XA) family of Spartan(R)-6 field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) optimized for applications requiring high-speed connectivity and high-resolution video performance. These automotive-qualified devices provide the flexibility, scalability, and integration needed to reduce the system cost of automotive infotainment, driver assistance, driver information, and in-vehicle networking products. 
Diamond Mints “World’s First” FeaturePak DAQ ModuleDiamond Systems Corp., a leading supplier of ruggedized single-board computers (SBCs) and I/O expansion modules targeting real-world applications, today unveiled the world's first data acquisition I/O module compatible with the newly-introduced FeaturePak embedded I/O expansion module standard. Despite its diminutive size (see actual size photo, below), the FP-DAQ1616 integrates Diamond's newest and fastest analog I/O technology, and interfaces to host systems via the FeaturePak host interface's high-speed PCI Express bus interface. 
Diamond Systems Joins Qseven ConsortiumDiamond Systems Corp., a leading supplier of ruggedized single-board computers (SBCs) and I/O expansion modules targeting real-world applications, today announced that it has become a Participating Member of the Qseven Consortium, a multi-vendor standards body dedicated to advancing the Qseven computer-on-module (COM) standard. Hemisphere GPS Expands Outback Guidance Sales Network in AustraliaOutback Guidance by Hemisphere GPS is expanding its sales network throughout Australia by implementing the US model that helped Outback Guidance develop itself into one of North America's largest aftermarket suppliers of GPS guidance systems for agriculture. This will allow Australian growers to purchase Outback Guidance's all new eDriveX(TM) and A220/A221(TM) centimetre-level automated steering system, along with the full line of other Outback products, before the 2010 planting season. Rosum Corporation and Siano Take GPS Indoors Using TV SignalsRosum Corporation announced today the launch of ALLOY, a revolutionary location and synchronization solution for indoor and urban environments. The ALLOY™ chip, which was developed in partnership with Siano, the leading supplier of Mobile Digital TV receiver chips for handsets, laptops, PNDs, and other mobile devices, utilizes broadcast TV signals to provide precise frequency, timing and location information. The breakthrough chip opens up a multitude of new commercial opportunities by enabling femtocell synchronization and location, tracking of people and assets, and localized advertising over mobile TV devices in deep indoor locations such as shopping malls, hotels, campuses and factories with seamless delivery leveraging broadcast TV signals. Clean Energy Award Helps Create High-Tech US JobsTechnologies and Devices International, Inc. (TDI), part of the Oxford Instruments Group, today announced it has been awarded $600,000 by the Maryland Energy Administration to help industry expedite the broad adoption of energy-efficient LED lighting, and better position Maryland to become a national solid-state lighting materials and equipment manufacturing leader. Rogers Corporation Soars With Advanced Materials at SATELLITE 2010Rogers Corporation will present a sampling of its microwave materials solutions at the upcoming SATELLITE 2010 (March 16-18, 2010, at the Gaylord National Convention Center, MD) located minutes from Washington D.C. Spellman China Announces Relocation to New, Larger FacilitySpellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer of high voltage power conversion products, is proud to announce the relocation and expansion of their Chinese operations in Suzhou Industrial Park, China, to Block D, No.16 SuTong Road, Suzhou Industrial Park 215021 China. Originally established in 2004 as a service and sales support operation, Spellman China now has 70 employees in a 3,437 m2 (37,000 sq. ft.) facility. Spellman's state-of-the-art production center houses engineering, assembly, test, repair, sales, and administration. Emerson Network Power and Freescale Semiconductor collaborate on Power Architecture technology for small form factor boardsEmerson Network Power and Freescale Semiconductor today announced a collaborative effort to deploy Freescale multicore QorIQ processors on modular single-board computers (SBCs) based on the COM Express small form factor. The goal of the collaborative initiative is to deliver the power, performance, integration and broad feature sets associated with embedded processors to systems designers targeting the telecom, military, aerospace, medical and factory automation markets. Resulting products are intended to help OEMs simplify design cycles, reduce development costs and speed time-to-market. TPACK Partners with Cypress on Reference Design for Ethernet Switches and Traffic ManagersCypress Semiconductor and TPACK, an industry-leading provider of ICs that provide core data transport and switching functions, today announced a reference design for ultrafast Ethernet switches and queue management applications. The new Springbank reference design combines TPACK's TPX4004 high-capacity integrated packet processor and traffic manager with Cypress's CY7C15632KV18 72-Mbit Quad Data Rate™II (QDR™II ) SRAMs, offering the fastest available speeds with roadmaps for simple upgrades. The TPACK reference design also provides an easy interface to various FPGAs and is backed by robust application support. 
Bombardier Selects Green Hills Platform for Industrial Safety for Next-Generation Train Control Management SystemBombardier, the global leader in rail technology, is partnering with Green Hills Software to develop the safety platform for its next-generation Train Control Management System (TCMS) that will simplify maintenance and aid the certification process. The TCMS will use the Green Hills Platform for Industrial Safety, which incorporates the IEC 61508 SIL3 safety-certified INTEGRITY real-time operating system (RTOS) and the MULTI® integrated development environment (IDE). Green Hills Software will also develop and conduct the CENELEC EN 50128 safety certification for a board support package for Bombardier's system. 
Express Logic and IAR Systems team up to deliver development solutions for commercial applications in consumer, medical, and industrial devicesExpress Logic, Inc., a worldwide leader in royalty-free real-time operating systems (RTOS), and IAR Systems, a leading provider of software tools for embedded systems, today announced a commercial-grade integration for developers of serious applications. The integration combines Express Logic's ThreadX® RTOS and IAR Embedded Workbench® IDE in a form that is easily used out-of-the box by developers of embedded applications. Both Express Logic and IAR Systems products support most popular 32-bit architectures, including ARM's ARM7, ARM9 and Cortex-M3, Freescale's ColdFire, NEC's V850, and Renesas's H8. Now, developers using those processors can benefit from the seamless integration of ThreadX and IAR Embedded Workbench, enabling them to bring products to market faster and easier than ever before. 
Landis+Gyr selects IAR Systems development tools for smart meteringIAR Systems today announced they have entered into a 3 year enterprise software licence agreement with Landis+Gyr, the leading provider of integrated energy management solutions tailored to energy company needs. The agreement establishes IAR Systems as the preferred vendor of software development tools, and provides the ability to switch software licenses between all the different MCU architectures available. 
Green Hills INTEGRITY RTOS Receives CENELEC EN 50128 Railway Safety CertificationGreen Hills Software today announced that its Platform for Industrial Safety has expanded its safety certification support by achieving a SWSIL 4 certification for its INTEGRITY RTOS (real-time operating system) against the stringent CENELEC EN 50128 standard, which targets software for railway control and protection systems. Certified by both TÜV and Exida, INTEGRITY has received the highest assurance level possible against this safety standard for an individual software component, such as an operating system. 
Atmel's VaultIC Module Offers Easy-to-Implement Security to Prevent IP StealingAtmel announced a new turnkey security module to protect brand and IP (intellectual property) against counterfeiting and cloning. Based on Atmel's AT90SO secureAVR microcontrollers, the VaultIC200 is the newest member of the VaultIC(TM) product family - a family that offers secure microcontrollers with multiple interfaces and bundled security firmware. Atmel's VaultIC200 can protect against cloning of various applications including ink and toner cartridges, computer and gaming console accessories, white goods, batteries and battery chargers, mp3 players, Bluetooth® earphones, smart energy meters and more. 
Fujitsu Announces Two New SoCs for Powerline CommunicationFujitsu Microelectronics Europe has introduced two new System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions for FSK-based Powerline Communication (PLC). The MB87S2090 and MB87S2090-F have been developed in association with ADD Semiconductor, a world leader in the development of SoCs for Communication-over-Powerline and solutions for Automatic Meter Management. Both devices are pin-to-pin compatible with ADD Semiconductor's designs. Minicom Receives Network Products Guide 2010 Product Innovation AwardMinicom Advanced Systems announced today that Network Products Guide, industry's leading information technology research and advisory guide has named AccessIT, a winner of the 2010 Product Innovation Awards. This annually venerated award recognizes and honors vendors, large and small, from all over the world with innovative and ground-breaking products that are bringing essential and incremental changes and are setting the bar higher for others in all areas of information technology. 
Express Logic's ThreadX RTOS Powers Wincor Nixdorf Line of Reverse Vending MachinesExpress Logic, Inc., the worldwide leader in royalty-free real-time operating systems (RTOS), announced today that Express Logic's ThreadX RTOS has been selected by Wincor-Nixdorf for their reverse vending machines (RVMs). Wincor-Nixdorf's reverse vending machines facilitate consumer returns of recyclable containers through advanced technology. Agilent Technologies and the National Center for Food Safety and Technology Collaborate to Develop New Food Testing MethodsAgilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) and the National Center for Food Safety and Technology (NCFST) today announced that they have entered into a collaboration to develop new scientific methods for food testing, with the goal of solving a wide range of persistent problems facing global food supply chains. Agilent Makes Fish DNA ID Fast, Simple, Accurate For Routine Testing of Seafood to Verify Species and LabelingAgilent Technologies today announced a system that speeds and simplifies the use of DNA to identify fish species in food products, making this highly-accurate technique feasible for routine verification of seafood labeling and detecting species substitutions. Agilent Technologies Facilitates Third-Party Software Control for Agilent LC SystemsAgilent introduced the Instrument Control Framework (ICF), a software component making it faster and easier for third-party software to enable and control Agilent liquid chromatography (LC) systems in chromatographic data systems or workstations. Based on new standard instrument drivers from Agilent, ICF eliminates much of the delay and effort associated with software developers using low-level instrument control codes to write their own native drivers. Agilent is providing ICF to software developers at no cost. Security appliance solutions based on Freescale processors take scalability, performance and energy efficiency to new levelsManufacturers of security appliance equipment will soon have a highly scalable suite of turnkey solutions from Freescale Semiconductor, thanks to strong market acceptance from top ODMs, board manufacturers and independent software vendors. New Freescale processor helps lower costs and foster innovation for next-generation eReadersFreescale Semiconductor is helping drive down the cost of next-generation eReaders with its i.MX508 applications processor, the first system-on-chip (SoC) to integrate advanced ARM Cortex™-A8 technology together with the newest hardware-based display controller from E Ink. Freescale's highly integrated i.MX508 processor is designed to deliver the performance, energy efficiency and system cost savings necessary to help OEMs evolve and grow the dynamic eReader product category. NXP Semiconductors Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 ResultsNXP Semiconductors today announced fourth quarter sales of USD 1,130 million, a comparable increase of 8.0% over the third quarter of 2009 (nominal 9.3%) and a comparable increase of 12.6% over the fourth quarter of 2008. Sales continued to improve across each segment and region, with the exception of the Home business segment. 
NXP and IBM Announce Results of Landmark Road Pricing TrialNXP Semiconductors and IBM today announced the final results of a landmark road pricing trial conducted in the Netherlands, which demonstrated that with the help of technology, drivers can be motivated to change their driving behavior, reducing traffic congestion and contributing to a greener environment. The six-month road pricing trial, conducted in the city of Eindhoven, was designed to provide the Dutch government with insights to address the challenge of traffic congestion in the Netherlands. The test was overwhelmingly successful, with 70 percent of drivers changing their behavior to avoid rush-hour travel when presented with the right incentives, demonstrating that road pricing systems can have a positive effect on driving habits and help alleviate traffic. 
Intense Ltd. Expands Power Core 808, Ultra High Brightness Laser Engine Chip PlatformIntense Ltd., developer of next generation semiconductor lasers, systems and solutions, today announced the release of two new Ultra High Brightness versions of the Power Core 808, a line of 808 nm multi mode laser engine chips that are easily customized to a wide variety of optics applications. The devices are ultra high brightness, low divergence, free space laser diodes with 25µm and 45µm apertures. Designed for thermal print, graphics, and coding applications, the small emitting apertures with low beam divergence produce very high brightness in a small, simple-to-integrate, chip-level device. 
2010 Taiwan Excellence AR-V5430FL, Smart Power Management In-Vehicle PCACROSSER In-Vehicle PC AR-V5430FL has been selected as a winner of 2010 Taiwan Excellence. The Taiwan Excellence is an award that is delivered by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) to encourage Taiwan industries to upgrade and incorporate innovalue into their products. AR-V5430FL was selected among 717 products submitted from 325 contestants. 
Outram Announces Bluetooth Support Across its Entire Family of Power Quality AnalysersOutram Research Ltd – a specialist manufacturer of leading-edge power quality monitors and analysers – announces that Bluetooth® is available across its entire power quality range, becoming the first manufacturer to enable Bluetooth remote control on all its products. This means that power engineers can control the entire range of Outram's power quality analysers with one application running on a PDA. AVM Selects Ikanos Communications' Processors for Next-Generation Multimedia Home GatewaysIkanos Communications, Inc. today announced that that AVM, Germany's leading manufacturer of broadband network equipment, has selected Ikanos' Fusiv® Vx180 communications processor for integration into its most advanced family of multimedia home gateways. The Ikanos-based FRITZ!Box family of home gateways will be deployed in Germany and throughout Europe in IP-enabled multi-service A/VDSL access networks, enabling advanced services such as digital enhanced cordless telecommunications (DECT), dual-band concurrent 802.11n wireless LAN communications, network storage and multi-channel high-definition IPTV. Plessey Semiconductors Outlines Product StrategyPlessey Semiconductors announced today the planned release of a number of innovative semiconductor products including a range of amplifiers, demodulators, synthesisers and high-speed pre-scalers. These products have been designed primarily for the defence and space markets, but are also used in the general communications, automotive and industrial control market segments. The types of end products that will use these components include television systems, fibre optic communications, CCTV and data communication systems. Lattice Inaugurates Asia Operations Center in SingaporeLattice Semiconductor announced the formal opening of Lattice SG Pte. Ltd., its new Asia Operations Center. The opening was marked by a formal ribbon cutting ceremony and attended by Lattice executives Bruno Guilmart, President and CEO; Michael G. Potter, Chief Financial Officer; Clay Miller, Chief Information Officer; Byron Milstead, General Counsel; Douglas Hunter, Vice President of Corporate Marketing; and Willy Bowman, Vice President of Worldwide Operations, and newly appointed General Manager of Lattice SG Pte. Ltd. They were joined by Damian Chan, Director, Electronics, of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). 
ACAL Technology and Napier Partnership Ltd works with University students to make Electronics funny!ACAL Technology, and Napier Partnership Ltd, have co- sponsored the media production course at the University of Chichester. The students were tasked to create fun viral videos incorporating silicon chips and other electronic components in order to promote ACAL Technology. Each video was judged on various criteria, including production quality and the likelihood that it would spread virally, by a panel of judges from ACAL and Napier, and the winning team was awarded £100 worth of iTunes vouchers. Tired of tool-chain headaches?Are you sick of manually managing bills of materials? Struggling to manage your design revisions? Or do you just want to know how to make your design data work across the entire organization? If you answered yes, then you should join Altium at embedded world, where it will tackle these tool-chain headaches head-on and provide answers to the industry's most common data management problems. Electricity Crisis Sparks imop InnovationFears over the UK's ability to generate sufficient electricity over the next 10 years were highlighted in the energy regulator Ofgem's recent Project Discovery consultation. According to Ofgem, the shrinking capacity of the UK electricity market means that we not only face the prospect of insufficient supply to meet demand but energy prices rising by up to 25% by 2020 – and spiking even higher in the interim. Four Year Partnership between PSA, Inc. and Adaptive Micro Systems LLCProfessional Software Associates, Inc. celebrates its fourth anniversary of cooperation in software and firmware development with the leading supplier company of LED signs, Adaptive Micro Systems LLC. Maintenance, Verification and Validation, and New Features Implementation are the three main areas in which PSA provides software development services to Adaptive. Updates released to address blank ‘Year’ field issue in EndNote X2 and earlierAdept Scientific is pleased to report that patches for EndNote X2 and earlier have been released by Thomson Reuters. The patches will address cases where bibliographic records with a publication date post-2009 are not being imported to EndNote X2 or earlier. Synaptics Enters Home Appliance MarketSynaptics Inc. today entered the home appliance market and announced it is providing the capacitive touch control panel solution for the new Samsung Hauzen ZERO air conditioner. Samsung incorporated the Synaptics TouchButtons solution to provide easy operation and a pleasing aesthetic design for the product. The Hauzen ZERO air conditioner is being launched in Korea with a high profile advertising campaign for the 2010 Winter Olympics featuring Yu-Na Kim, Korea's national treasure and the reigning World champion figure skater, and her coach, Brian Orser, a former Olympic and World champion figure skater. Lockheed Martin STAR Supplier Award WinConcurrent Technologies is pleased to announce it has been presented with a STAR Supplier Award from Lockheed Martin Corporation for supplier performance excellence. STMicroelectronics Announces World’s First 55 Nanometer Embedded Flash Process Technology for Automotive MicrocontrollersSTMicroelectronics announces its 55 nanometer (nm) embedded Flash (eFlash) process technology, which will be implemented in its next-generation automotive microcontroller (MCU) chips. ST is extending its production of eFlash technology to this advanced process node at its world-class 300mm manufacturing facility at Crolles, France. AuthenTec, Jabil Joint Development Agreement Delivers New Cutting-Edge Smart Navi-Key™ Technology for Next-Generation Mobile PhonesAuthenTec and Jabil Circuit, Inc. have executed a joint development agreement to deliver next-generation technology solutions to the mobile phone market. Jabil is one of the world's largest electronic manufacturing services (EMS) companies and a leading vertically integrated mobility solutions provider, and AuthenTec is the world's leading provider of smart fingerprint sensors and solutions. The two companies have combined their expertise to dramatically reduce integration time for OEMs that are incorporating AuthenTec's fingerprint sensor technology into their mobile phone products. Ecliptek's New REACH Compliance Policy Added to WebsiteEcliptek Corporation has introduced its REACH Compliance Roadmap to address the European Union's Regulation for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals initiative. The main objective of REACH is to improve protection of human health and the environment from the risks of certain chemical substances. REACH legislation mandates that any organization producing, importing, using or placing a substance, mixture or article on the EU market will be responsible for ensuring that it is in compliance with REACH regulations. Dialog Semiconductor and TSMC collaborate on industry leading BCD process for Power Management ICsDialog Semiconductor plc today announced that the company is working closely with foundry partner Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company on a bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) technology specifically tailored to high-performance power management ICs for portable devices. Green Hills Software announces end of embedded industry recessionGreen Hills Software, Inc., the largest independent vendor of embedded software solutions, has announced it achieved record revenues and earnings for 2009, signalling an end to the embedded industry recession. Green Hills Software remains the world's most profitable embedded software company, having achieved 27 consecutive profitable years. United States Navy signs target scoring deal with Cambridge Consultants for novel deployment of holographic radar technologyCambridge Consultants announced today the inclusion of its holographic radar technology in a US Department of Defense (DoD) demonstration programme geared at improving the projectile scoring capabilities of the US Navy and Army. This demonstration project, funded by the Department for Operational Test & Evaluation (DOT&E) for both services, will align holographic radar technology and target scoring technology applications for the first time. Femtocells - one of biggest themes at MWC 2010 - picoChip extends market leadershipFemtocells were a hot topic at last week's Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, with picoChip leading the field as it hit the headlines with six major product, customer and partner announcements. In addition to unveiling new HSPA+ chips and software, an LTE development partnership, the joint win of Sagemcom as a customer with Ikanos, and use of the picoXcell platform by Airhop for its eSON technology, the company also disclosed six new design-ins for HSPA+ femtocells. Ikanos Velocity™ Broadband Chipset Receives Product of the Year AwardIkanos Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: IKAN), a leading provider of advanced broadband semiconductor and software products for the digital home, today announced that Technology Marketing Corporation's (TMC®) INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine has named the Ikanos Velocity™ broadband DSL chipset as a recipient of its 2009 Product of the Year Award. The Ikanos Velocity chipset is the industry's lowest power product, providing superior performance with more than 30 percent power savings over competing offerings. In addition, Ikanos Velocity includes Ikanos Quality Video (iQV™) technology, which provides exceptional delivery of data-intensive triple play applications, including multi-channel high-definition (HD) IPTV, high-speed data transmission, video on demand (VoD) and voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). MIT commissions Peratech to develop next generation tactile robotic skinPeratech Limited, the leader in new materials designed for touch technology solutions, has announced that they have been commissioned by the MIT Media Lab to develop a new type of electronic 'skin' that enables robotic devices to detect not only that they have been touched but also where and how hard the touch was. 
easyDriver – LED backlight converterLED backlight driver - easydriver, designed, developed and manufactured by Data Modul. More and more TFTs are coming up with a modern LED-backlight. The advantages of the LED-backlight white, such as good shock and vibration resistance, high efficiency, mercury free, usable in ex-protected area and a very flat construction of the whole unit, are perfect for a wide range of applications. Huawei Unveils Triple-mode LTE modemHuawei unveiled its latest innovation in mobile broadband terminal devices, the E398 modem, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The E398 is the world's first triple-mode LTE modem compatible with all three major network standards: LTE, UMTS, and GSM. GSM Association Recognizes Huawei with Best Service Delivery Platform AwardHuawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, was today presented the accolade of "Best Service Delivery Platform" by the GSM Association at the Global Mobile Awards ceremony held at Mobile World Congress 2010. Huawei Demonstrates LTE-Advanced Technologies with Record Data Rate of 600Mb/sHuawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today demonstrated data download speeds of up to 600Mb/s using its latest LTE-Advanced system at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2010. The record speeds, which are 20 times faster than existing commercial 3G networks, is expected to revolutionize user experience by meeting bandwidth requirements of data heavy applications, such as being able to transmit a 4GB DVD movie in less than one minute. 
Huawei to Launch World' s First HSPA+ Android SmartphoneHuawei showcased the HSPA+ smartphone powered by Android at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The U8800 smartphone will be commercially available in the third quarter of 2010, and able to support high-speed Internet access, which is faster than existing 3G smartphones. Mercury Computer Systems Delivers Radar Processing Subsystems and Integration Services to Leading International Prime for Next-Generation Maritime RadarMercury Computer Systems, a provider of open, embedded, high-performance computing systems, software, and services for image, sensor, and signal processing applications, announced delivery of its network-enabled radar processing subsystems and comprehensive integration services to a leading international prime, for its next-generation maritime radar to be deployed on surface fleet vessels and aircraft carriers. Prysmian to target growth in fast developing FTTH marketPrysmian Telecoms Business Director Hakan Ozmen to lead presence at the FTTH council Europe conference in Portugal as market prepares for major investment boost, with alternative operators driving growth across Europe Samsung Electronics and Xilinx Announce Full Production Qualification for Xilinx's Spartan-6 FPGA Family on 45nm Low-Power Process TechnologySamsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in advanced semiconductor technology and Xilinx Inc. (Nasdaq: XLNX), the world's leading provider of programmable platforms, announced today that Xilinx's Spartan®-6 FPGA family has attained full production qualification on 45-nanometer (nm) process of Samsung Electronics' Foundry business (Samsung Foundry). This advanced process node, coupled with state of the art FPGA design, produces an optimal balance of cost efficiency, low power, and high performance, enabling the Spartan-6 family of FPGAs to address a wide variety of applications in cost sensitive markets. Today's announcement marks the immediate availability of qualified production shipments from Xilinx manufactured at Samsung Foundry. 
Zuken Launches E³.series Revision Management ModuleThis new module enables users to compare and document changes between projects in the electrical engineering solution E³.series and provides reports and tracking functionality for traceability and comparability in the design of wiring, harnesses, cable assemblies and control panels. In addition to improving the efficiency of change processes, it also enables users to verify compliance with industry standards. 
Summit Programmable Driver Powers LensVector Solid- State Autofocus Device for Mobile Phone CamerasSummit Microelectronics, the leader in programmable mixed-signal power management IC solutions, has introduced the SMB274 programmable driver for the LensVector solid-state AutoFocus device. The SMB274 demonstrates Summit's leadership in programmable mixed-signal power management, integrating high-performance analog power and high-density digital control. This high level of integration combined with micro-power operation in an ultra-compact CSP package and minimum external components yields an ideal solution for the next generation of miniature digital cameras employing LensVector AutoFocus technology. Barix Audio over IP Equipment Lowers Cost of Premium Audio Distribution for Kerasotes Digital Cinema LocationsBarix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control, and monitoring, announces that Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres is now using Barix Audio over IP equipment at the core of its audio distribution and playback architecture for two of its premium digital cinema locations. NeoPhotonics Receives Red Herring Global 100 Award for Technology InnovationNeoPhotonics announced the company has been selected by Red Herring magazine for its list as one of the 100 most promising technology innovators in the world. The publication selected its "Global 100" based on a company's innovation potential within in its particular industry. PLX to Demonstrate World's First PCI Express Gen 3 SwitchPLX Technology, Inc. announced what is believed to be the world's first working PCI Express (PCIe) Gen 3 silicon. PLX will use this device to demonstrate PCIe Gen 3 capabilities to key partners this quarter. General availability of a complete portfolio of new PLX® PCIe Gen 3 switch products will be offered later this year, all of which are developed on 40nm technology. Enterprise servers and storage products featuring PCIe Gen 3 will be available in the first half of 2011 and are considered crucial to the advancement of data centers that enable cloud computing. Spirent Landslide Nominated for Global Mobile AwardSpirent Communications plc announced that Spirent Landslide Mobile Packet Performance Test Systems has been nominated for the prestigious GSMA Global Mobile Award in the Best Network Technology Advance category. Spirent's role in enhancing network quality, performance and driving cost reductions in LTE network deployments is the primary reason for its selection as one of the finalist in this year's award. Avago Demonstrates 25Gbps SerDes Performance in 40nm CMOSAvago Technologies announced that it has demonstrated serial 25Gbps SerDes performance in 40nm CMOS technology. This milestone is the latest achievement in Avago's history of breakthrough ASIC Intellectual Property (IP) performance. Cree Breaks 200 Lumen Per Watt Efficacy BarrierCree, Inc announced another industry-best reported efficacy record of 208 lumens per watt for a white power LED. This R&D result passes a significant milestone within the solid-state lighting industry as well as demonstrates Cree's relentless drive to increase the performance of its LEDs. 
MOST Forum 2010: MOST Cooperation Demonstrates Expanding Areas of Automotive Use CasesExhibiting at the MOST Forum 2010 on 23 March 2010 in Frankfurt, Germany, the MOST Cooperation will focus on the broadening variety of applications supported by the MOST150 network. Themed MOST150 Does It, the demonstrations by the organization, through which the leading automotive multimedia network Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) is standardized, will visualize the five major fields of in-car use cases. 
New Channel Manager at AEG Power Solutions Signals the Way ForwardAEG Power Solutions, the global supplier of UPS products and complete power solutions, announces the appointment of Gary Browning to the role of EMEA Channel Development Director. Gary has a BA (Hons) degree in Business Studies, specialising in International Marketing Pathways and 10 years practical experience of the IT industry with a proven track record in developing IT channel business for market leader APC. Avago Technologies First to Demonstrate 25Gbps SerDes Performance in 40nm CMOSAvago Technologies announced that it has demonstrated serial 25Gbps SerDes performance in 40nm CMOS technology. This milestone is the latest achievement in Avago's history of breakthrough ASIC Intellectual Property (IP) performance. 
Volex Wins Supplier Excellence Award From Black And DeckerVolex Group has been awarded the Supplier Excellence Award 2009 by Black and Decker, the world's largest producer of power tools and accessories. The award recognises Volex Group's performance throughout the year and further enforces the company's growing track record of awards for superior quality and service. EU funded microelectronics project launched to enhance lithography-based yieldSupported by funding from the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme, a consortium of eight leading institutions has launched a joint microelectronics research project aiming to develop innovative design methods and related EDA tools which remove the limitations in physical implementation effectiveness associated with technology scaling and advanced sub-wavelength lithography. The Synaptic consortium is composed of eight leading institutions, including four European technology companies, a European world-leading research institute in the field of nanoelectronics, and three academic institutions, two from Europe and one from Brazil. 
Australia's youngest engineers to innovate using Altium DesignerAltium is adding a local element to its FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) sponsorship, supporting the first Australian team to enter the worldwide competition. 
MOST Forum 2010 Announces Program HighlightsThe MOST Forum announced a program for this second international conference and exhibition on 23 March 2010 in Frankfurt (Germany). The presentations will offer an insight into the latest and future MOST® (Media Oriented Systems Transport) Technology solutions and studies covering a broad field of topics with a wide range of information. In his keynote speech, Mr. Jens Koetz of Audi AG will present the development and production launch of MOST150 from an OEM's perspective. 
Belden Expands its Hirschmann Product Portfolio with a New Media Module for SwitchesIn addition, the module can also be equipped with an electrical port and an optical transceiver, permitting the connection of other networking components or field devices using twisted-pair cables as well as multi-mode or single mode fibers. The new media module is ideally suitable for use in any data network requiring extremely high real-time capability, such as in measuring technology or drive control. With a software update, available for download free of charge at www.beldensolutions.com, the module can also be used in switches of the MS 20/30 series. Infineon and Vodafone to Collaborate on Next Generation GSM and EDGE Technologies to Enable Mobile Internet for the Emerging MarketsInfineon Technologies AG today announced its collaboration with Vodafone Group Plc, the world's leading mobile telecommunications company. Digi Introduces Smart Energy Gateway Family for EuropeDigi International introduced the ConnectPort X Wireless M-Bus gateway family for Smart Metering applications in Europe. Featuring versions with cellular, Ethernet and Wireless M-Bus connectivity, ConnectPort X with Wireless M-Bus gateways can easily and cost effectively connect electricity, gas and water meters to an energy service provider via broadband. The products seamlessly integrate with the iDigi™ Energy wireless M2M solutions bundle which features the hosted software and services necessary to quickly and easily integrate Smart Grid devices into enterprise business applications. With the addition of Wireless M-Bus, Digi now offers gateways that support all major European wireless standards used for Smart Metering applications. 
Digi Introduces An Industry First Smart Energy GatewayDigi International introduced the ConnectPort X2 for Smart Energy gateway. It is a ZigBee Smart Energy certified gateway that easily connects certified ZigBee Smart Energy devices from a Home Area Network (HAN) to an energy service provider via broadband. It is the industry's first gateway that connects, controls, or gathers data from ZigBee Smart Energy devices equally well before or with Smart Meter deployments. When a Smart Meter is present the gateway can make meter information immediately available to any energy management application. As part of iDigi™ Energy, energy service providers can use the ConnectPort X2 for Smart Energy and iDigi platform to easily integrate thermostats, smart meters, in-home displays, load controllers and other ZigBee Smart Energy devices into complete energy management systems. Dragonwave's European Release Of Horizon Quantum Sets New Industry Standard For Spectral EfficiencyDragonWave Inc, a global supplier of packet microwave radio systems for mobile and access networks, today introduced the Horizon Quantum in Europe, resetting the industry standard for spectral efficiency. Optimized for the rollout of "4G" Long Term Evolution (LTE) services, the DragonWave solution enables service providers to reap up to 2.5 times more capacity from their backhaul spectrum allocations. 
EMCCD cameras available from Raptor PhotonicsAlrad Imaging has announced Raptor Photonics now offer a newEMCCD camera Merlin EMCCD Camera with a CameraLink or GigE output. The ME247-CL (monochrome) and ME246-CL (colour) cameras offer a standard CameraLink output inside a compact housing, designed for demanding security, industrial or scientific applications. In order to support GigE output, Raptor also offers a standard adaptor box from Pleora, which converts CameraLink data to GigE data. Spirent Landslide Nominated for Global Mobile AwardSpirent Communications plc., today announced that Spirent Landslide Mobile Packet Performance Test Systems has been nominated for the prestigious GSMA Global Mobile Award in the Best Network Technology Advance category. Spirent's role in enhancing network quality, performance and driving cost reductions in LTE network deployments is the primary reason for its selection as one of the finalist in this year's award. ADC KRONE Features Expanded Portfolio of FTTX Solutions At 2010 FTTH Council Europe ConferenceADC KRONE announced that it will highlight its fiber leadership through an expanded portfolio of Fiberto- the-X (FTTX) solutions at the 2010 FTTH Council Europe Conference, from 24-25 February at The FIL (Feira Internacional de Lisboa) in Lisbon, Stand 4. STMicroelectronics’ 3-Axis Digital Gyroscope Brings Motion-Control Realism for Mobile Phones and Gaming ConsolesSTMicroelectronics introduced a unique 3-axis digital gyroscope that employs a single sensing structure for motion measurement along all three orthogonal axes2. This innovative design approach significantly increases accuracy and reliability in motion-controlled consumer applications, paving the way to previously unseen levels of realism. Telegent Announces Third Generation Analogue Mobile TV ReceiverTelegent Systems, the company that makes television mobile, today introduced its third generation analogue mobile TV receiver, the TLG1121. The TLG1121 is the first single-chip analogue mobile TV receiver based on 65nm CMOS process technology, reducing power consumption and solution footprint relative to Telegent's previous generation product. With this chip, Telegent continues to bring innovation and technology leadership to the analogue mobile TV market. 
X-Rite Introduces CAPSURE Solution that Gives Painters and Interior Decorators a Powerful, Versatile Way to Select Exact Colour from Any Patterned or Textured SurfaceX-Rite Europe GmbH introduced a compact, handheld instrument called CAPSURE™ that gives professional painters, interior decorators, do-it-yourselfers and architects powerful new capabilities to accurately image and measure the colours of walls, carpets or any textured inspiration object and match those colours with an electronic fan deck of tens of thousands of paint chips. Comsys Mobile announces baseband development platform for LTE UE SoCComsys Mobile, a leader in communication processors for 4G mobile devices, today announced availability of a new platform, the ComMAX LT8000DP, for the LT8000 LTE UE baseband at Mobile World Congress, Barcelona. LT8000DP is a pre-silicon development platform for integration of Comsys Mobile's ComMAX LTE technology with ecosystem partners' IP, for a comprehensive LTE solution in shorter time to market. It supports eUTRA FDD and TDD as well as LTE CAT4 with sustained data throughput up to 150Mbps. Comsys Mobile and HelloSoft announce low cost Android WiMAX, GSM/EDGE, WiFi Trimode Reference DesignComsys Mobile and HelloSoft have announced a low cost Android WiMAX, GSM and WiFi reference design at the 2010 Mobile World Congress . The design features the combination of HelloSoft's award winning VoIP and convergence client suite for Android running on the low cost HS100 IP Convergence Processor combined with Comsys Mobile's award-winning ComMAX® CM1125, the industry's only multimode WiMAX/GSM communication processor, which has recently completed Clearwire's iIOT testing. Continuous Computing, picoChip and Cavium Networks deliver first complete LTE femtocell designContinuous Computing, picoChip and Cavium Networks today announced that they have collaborated to produce the world's first complete Long Term Evolution (LTE) femtocell reference design. Available immediately, this solution helps accelerate time to market for product developers, femtocell access point manufacturers, network equipment vendors and operators. The reference design is the industry's first to include the LTE modem (PHY), radio frequency (RF) and packet processors, protocol software, intelligent router functionality and a complete Evolved Packet Core (EPC) simulator. Freescale extends Android platform support for i.MX applications processorsA month after joining the Open Handset Alliance, Freescale has introduced a new evaluation kit that speeds and simplifies the development of compelling applications based on the Android platform and Freescale's i.MX51 processor. 
HCD helps UK film company win four ‘tech Oscars’HCD, the contract electronics manufacturer, PCB design house, cable assembler and box build specialist, has made a significant contribution to film processing company, FilmLight winning four Science and Technology Awards from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – commonly referred to as 'Tech Oscars' – providing PCB layout and assembly services to the Soho-based company. Imagination extends standards supported on ENSIGMA UCCP310 with Wi-Fi and ATSC, demonstrates SoC test chipImagination Technologies, a leading multimedia chip technologies company, is demonstrating two of Imagination's latest ENSIGMA UCCP310 IP platforms running real time Wi-Fi and ATSC integrated on an advanced SoC test chip at MWC 2010 in Barcelona (15-18 February 2010). Avago Technologies Reasserts its Strong IP Position in Optical Finger NavigationAvago Technologies announced its position in the recent lawsuit filed by Pixart Imaging Inc. Avago pioneered development of optical finger navigation technology and over the past several years has built up a substantial patent portfolio that extends from the integrated circuits for use in optical finger navigation (OFN) to end products, including mobile devices that incorporate OFN. These distinct OFN patents extend from Avago's proprietary algorithms in processing to intellectual property in modular systems (e.g., lensing systems) to complete systems like mobile handsets. Philips Wide-Lite VizorLED Named “Best In Class” In U.S. Department of Energy CompetitionPhilips Electronics today announced that its VizorLED luminaire, an innovative parking, lowbay and under canopy lighting solution, was named "Best in Class" in the 'Next Generation Luminaires' (NGL) competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, and the International Association of Lighting Designers. Developed by Philips Wide-Lite and using LEDs from Philips Lumileds, the new VizorLED is raising expectations for what is possible with LED based solutions by delivering a unique optical solution that minimizes glare, improves volumetric lighting uniformity, maximizes efficiency and perhaps most importantly, creates an inviting and comfortable environment for people to park and walk through. Agilent Technologies and Silicon Hive to Demonstrate Programmable Digital Radio-Frequency Processing at 2010 Mobile World CongressAgilent Technologies announced it will demonstrate with Silicon Hive B.V. completely flexible digital radio-frequency processing for UMTS. The demonstration will be at the 2010 Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, Spain, Feb. 15-19, hospitality suite 3.1HS115. The demonstration will feature Agilent's vector signal generator and signal analyzer with Silicon Hive's HiveFlex CSP2500-based programmable digital RF processing for UMTS. Cypress and DOEACC Centre Calicut Agree to Set Up New PSoC LaboratoryCypress Semiconductor and DOEACC Centre Calicut, Kerala, India have agreed to set up a joint PSoC programmable system-on-chip laboratory at DOEACC. As part of the agreement, Cypress will provide hands-on training sessions for the faculty and students of DOEACC, in addition to free hardware and software tools. DOEACC will provide the facilities for the laboratory. Blue Wonder Communications Uses 4m Wireless LTE Protocol Stack To Complete LTE Reference PlatformBlue Wonder Communications, today announced that it has completed integration of its LTE terminal baseband solution with the 4M Wireless LTE UE protocol stack. This activity marks an important milestone for Blue Wonder in its ability to offer a complete reference platform for the LTE terminal market with its partners. Blue Wonders reference platform BlueGate utilises its advanced baseband solution and the integrated RF transceiver IC (LMS6002) delivered by Lime Microsystems. This follows on from the prior joint development work between the two companies on the implementation of an LTE reference platform. Lime Microsystems' frequency agile transceiver delivers operation at user-selectable frequencies between 375MHz to 4GHz that can be digitally configured to operate in the full range of frequency bands, with 16 user-selectable bandwidths up to 28MHz. 
Mobile Solutions launch locator phone based on u-blox GSM/GPS designMobile Solutions AG, a Swiss provider of products, concepts and solutions in the field of mobile communications, announces the launch of Creon, a GSM mobile phone with GPS locator capabilities. Based on u-blox' GSM reference design N709Q and u-blox' GPS receiver NEO-5G, the Creon is designed in Switzerland. NXP Semiconductors Announces High Speed Converter Interoperability / Interworking with Xilinx FPGAsNXP Semiconductors has announced that its CGV™ series of JESD204A-compliant data converters are now interoperable with Xilinx® high performance Virtex®-6 FPGAs and low-cost Spartan®-6 FPGA families. Assured interoperability and interworking between programmable logic devices and high-speed converters is a critical acceptance criterion for equipment designers, because it eliminates risk and cost associated with project schedules. NXP Semiconductors Announced High Speed Converter Interoperability / Interworking with Altera FPGAsNXP Semiconductors has announced that its CGV™ series of JESD204A-compliant data converters are now interoperable with Altera Corporation's Stratix IV GX and Arria II GX FPGA families, and will also be interoperable in the future with the Cyclone IV GX FPGA family. Assured interoperability and interworking between programmable logic devices and high-speed converters is a critical acceptance criterion for equipment designers, because it eliminates risk and cost associated with project schedules. 
STMicroelectronics Boosts Realism and Accuracy in Gaming, Robotics and Navigation by Combining Multiple Sensors with MicrocontrollersSTMicroelectronics has introduced the first members in its iNEMOfamily of multi-sensor Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) devices. The integration of a variety of motion, magnetic, pressure and temperature sensors with a 32-bit processing unit and dedicated software in one package will lead to leaps in functionality and performance in a wide variety of applications, including Gaming, Human Machine Interface, Robotics, Portable Navigation Devices and Patient Monitoring. mimoOn Joins Roster of Tensilica's Rapidly Expanding Xtensions Program for Fast LTE/4G DevelopmentTensilica announced that its ConnX Baseband Engine comes with the broad ecosystem support of Tensilica's Xtensions(TM) Partner Network , including the newest Xtensions member, mimoOn. (see separate press release). Tensilica's Xtensions Partner Program brings its LTE (Long Term Evolution) baseband handset and base station design customers a robust infrastructure of top-tier partners in SOC (system-on-chip) design-critical areas such as LTE physical layer software solutions, system level modeling, real time operating systems emulation, and design services. CSR showcases Android location-centric platform with connectivity, audio and multimedia at MWCCSR announced that it is to demonstrate its location, connectivity and audio platforms working in harmony in an open source environment at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2010. For the first time, one can see how CSR's connectivity, location and audio technologies can combine with value added software to create platforms that can significantly enrich the user experience in the next generation of location centric mobile consumer devices. 
Leicestershire County and Rutland Community Health Service Go Live With a New Electronic Operating Room Information SystemHospital operations at five sites in the Leicestershire area have recently gone "paper-free" with the launch of a new wireless electronic patient record system driving efficiency and benefiting patient outcome. The new system is based on wireless mobile computing technology supplied by Devlin Medical. 
CLEANKey Keyboard & Mouse Ideal for Increased Infection Control Compliance in Dental ClinicsDevlin Medical is witnessing great interest in their CleanKey washable keyboard and mouse from dental clinics. This demand has arisen due to the changes in the UK Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 01-05 dental infection control regulations. These changes have significantly "raised the bar" in terms of the basic infection control compliance standards dental surgeries must adhere to. PERYTONS has released version 3.0 of its IEEE802.15.4/ZigBEE portfolio of analyzers including extended support forAmong other features, the Perytons MultiChannel model allows to easily monitor and analyze networks using frequency hoping mechanisms and the model with diversity, enables substantial improvements when analyzing networks in harsh RF environments (indoor, having presence of RF interferences, etc.). 
Imec, Renesas and M4S report a single-chip reconfigurable multi-standard wireless transceiver in 40nm CMOSAt today's International Solid State Circuit Conference, imec and its research partners Renesas Technology Corp. and M4S present a complete transceiver with RF, baseband and data converter circuits in 40nm low-power CMOS. The fully reconfigurable transceiver is compatible with various wireless standards and applications, including the upcoming mobile broadband 3GPP-LTE standard. 
Philips Lumileds Receives ISO/TS16949 Certification: Automotive industry quality specification benefits all lighting marketsPhilips Lumileds announced today that each of its three design, development and manufacturing sites have received ISO/TS16949 certification highlighting the company's commitment to quality management. All three sites, San Jose, Penang, and Singapore, were certified within weeks of each other with, zero non-conformities, representing an approach and commitment to quality that is consistent throughout the company. 
Tekdata invests and increases skilled staff as turnover increases 23%Tekdata, the UK-based specialist in high-performance interconnects for markets such as defence, aerospace, energy management and space exploration, has announced a 23% increase in turnover for the last financial year and, unlike many businesses today, is increasing staffing to continue improving its performance. NanoKTN & Leatherhead Food Research Respond to the House of Lord’s ReportThe Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK's primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, in conjunction with Leatherhead Food Research, has issued a summary and response to the House of Lord's Science & Technology Committee report on Nanotechnologies and Food. This report was published on 22 Jan 2010 and can be found by following the link: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld/ldsctech.htm Tensilica and mimoOn Partner for LTE Baseband Handset SolutionsmimoOn, a pioneer in LTE software implementations for programmable radio platforms, and Tensilica® Inc., a leader in programmable and efficient IP cores for advanced mobile wireless SOCs (system-on-chips), today announced a partnership to offer best-in-class LTE solutions for mobile wireless radios based on mimoOn's mi!MobilePHY software and Tensilica's newly announced ConnX Baseband Engine (BBE16) and ConnX Atlas LTE Reference Design. 
MAX2203: Industry's most accurate RMS power detector, regardless of modulationMaxim Integrated Products announces the MAX2203 RMS power detector. Designed to operate from 800MHz to 2.0GHz, the MAX2203 accepts an RF signal at the input, and outputs the same voltage regardless of the peak average of the input signal. This RMS power detector is ideal for WCDMA (wideband code-division multiple access), cdma2000(R), and HSDPA/HSUPA (high-speed downlink/uplink packet access). 
CUI Inc’s 3D Catalog Now Available Through Digi-Key.comCUI Inc announced that their 3D catalog is now available on Digi-Key's website for the majority of their 1000+ stocked line items. CUI is the first Digi-Key partner to make this service available to Digi-Key customers. CUI's VP of Marketing, Jeff Schnabel explained, "We are very excited to be the first partner to offer free 3D drawings through Digi-Key. 
PREMO to cooperate with the Hamburg University of TechnologyHamburg University of Technology and PREMO cooperates in a development project on intelligent implants for osteosynthesis managed by the BG Unfallkrankenhaus (Trauma Center) Hamburg. CSR connectivity platform powers the latest Sharp handsetCSR announced that its CSR9000 connectivity platform, with integrated Synergy software, provides Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and FM connectivity to the latest handset from Sharp. Synergy, CSR's unique Connectivity Centre software, is a key part of the platform, delivering industry-leading wireless performance. Trident Microsystems and NXP Complete Transaction to Combine Set-top Box and Television Systems Business LinesTrident Microsystems, Inc. and NXP Semiconductors today announced the closing of Trident's acquisition of NXP's television systems and set-top box business lines, a transaction first announced on Oct. 5, 2009. The integration of NXP's business lines with Trident immediately creates a global leader in the digital home entertainment segment, establishing Trident as one of the top three providers to both the television and set-top box markets. 
Imec and Holst Centre achieve breakthrough in battery-less radiosAt today's International Solid State Circuit Conference, imec and Holst Centre report a 2.4GHz/915MHz wake-up receiver which consumes only 51µW power. This record low power achievement opens the door to battery-less or energy-harvesting based radios for a wide range of applications including long-range RFID and wireless sensor nodes for logistics, smart buildings, healthcare etc. 
IDT Extends Leadership in PCI Express Gen2 System Interconnect SolutionsIDT announced the availability of a family of PCI Express (PCIe) Gen2 system interconnect switching solutions featuring the industry's most-advanced switch architecture to support multi-domain data and control plane connectivity for multi-root communications and embedded applications. Minicom Hosts Successful IT Technology Road Show in ChinaMinicom Advanced Systems, a leading developer of IT & KVM remote access and management solutions, has embarked on a road show in China that will span many cities over the course of 2010. With over 20 years of technology innovation, Minicom is a dynamic leader in KVM/IT technology that believes in value and margins for partners. Minicom recently expanded its presence in China with the establishment of a new office in Shanghai, which joins Minicom's global network of offices in North America, Europe and APAC. NanoKTN Opens Application Call For Industrial Collaborative Awards In Science & Engineering (CASE)The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK's primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, is pleased to announce that the EPSRC has awarded it with two Industrial Collaborative Awards in Science and Engineering (CASE) for 2010, to provide funding for two PhD studentships. The NanoKTN is now inviting applications from UK companies and academics for these studentships. Universal Boundary Scan tester and revolutionary Emulation Technology at NEPCON ChinaAt NEPCON China from 20th-22nd April 2010, GOEPEL electronic will exhibit the recently introduced JULIET™ (JTAG UnLimItEd Tester), a family of completely integrated stand-alone production testers. The modular systems combine all test electronics, as well as the basic mechanics in a compact desktop system. Furthermore, they are equipped with a specific interface to an exchangeable adaptor giving fast changes to accommodate different Units Under Test (UUT). S3 Group and Texas Instruments Deliver First Continua Certified Platform for Faster Development of Telehealth DevicesTexas Instruments and S3 Group, a connected healthcare technology solutions company, today announced the availability of the first Continua Certified™ USB-enabled platform for building agent healthcare devices. The platform consists of TI's ultra-low power MSP430 microcontroller (MCU) and S3 Group's Embedded Agent Stack (EAS) – an 11073 PAN device (agent) stack, which has been optimized for resource constrained platforms. OmniVision Launches 2nd Generation BSI TechnologyOmniVision Technologies, announced the introduction of the world's first 1.1-micron backside illumination (BSI) pixel. The new OmniBSI-2™ pixel architecture represents a major milestone in digital imaging technology, and enables new imaging solutions with superior image quality and low-light sensitivity. The architecture also extends OmniVision's pixel roadmap to sub-micron levels, and serves as a key enabler in the continuous miniaturization of digital imaging technology. 
Low-cost attenuators cover frequencies up to 6GHzLink Microtek, the manufacturer and supplier of RF and microwave components and subsystems, has expanded its portfolio of LYNX non-ITAR components with a new range of low-cost 50-ohm coaxial attenuators covering the frequency range DC to 6GHz. intoPIX New Ultra High Definition 4K Streaming System selected by the University of Essex and the PSNCintoPIX, the leader in JPEG 2000 solutions, announced today that the University of Essex and the Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center have selected the new JPEG 2000 4K Streaming system called SYX-JP4K and developed by intoPIX. Ikanos partners with picoChip to advance femtocell marketIkanos Communications and picoChip today announced a strategic relationship to advance the integration of smart mobile devices into the home network. Together, picoChip – a leading provider of femtocell technology products that enable new types of cellular communications service – and Ikanos are making possible single box multiservice gateways that support the integration of smart mobile devices into the home network. These products will enable improved cellular coverage and will enhance the mobile broadband experience with the delivery of rich media content, such as video to the wireless handset. ACW awarded SC21 silver accreditationACW Technology Ltd has been awarded silver accreditation in the 'Supply Chains for the Twenty First Century' (SC21) national aerospace and defence supply chain improvement programme. Attaining silver level accreditation is a great achievement for ACW and follows an intensive yearlong audit process. ACW becomes only the 4th company to reach silver level status, and only the 2nd to go straight to silver, in the three and a half years the programme has been running. The formal presentation took place on 2nd February at an SC21 taskforce meeting in Yeovil. 
Imec and Holst Centre report ultra-low power heart activity signal processorAt today's International Solid State Circuit Conference, imec and Holst Centre report an analog-signal processor ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) – in short ASP - that reduces the overall power consumption of an ambulatory heart activity signal monitoring systems by more than 5 times. This is a major step towards autonomous wireless sensor systems, which constantly monitor the patient's health for diagnosis of chronic illness. Altera's Cyclone III LS FPGAs Win Praise from Editorial CommunityAltera Corporation announced its Cyclone III LS FPGAs have received prominent recognition from editors in the electronics industry. Editors from EDN and Embedded Computing Design and OpenSystems Media honored Altera's innovation for its Cyclone III LS FPGAs offering low power consumption, high density with small form factor packages, and security features. Altera Unveils Innovations for 28-nm FPGAsAltera Corporation announced new innovations that will be incorporated into upcoming 28-nm FPGAs. Embedded HardCopy Blocks, a new method for partial reconfiguration and embedded 28-Gbps transceivers will dramatically improve the density and I/O performance of nexra-generation Altera® FPGAs and further strengthen their competitive position versus ASICs and ASSPs. Xilinx ISE Design Suite 11 Wins 2010 DesignVision AwardThe annual IEC DesignVision Awards program recognizes new technologies, applications, products and services that are judged to be the most unique and beneficial to the industry and was selected by a panel of judges comprised from members of the DesignCon 2010 Technical Program Committee. The committee consists of industry experts in the semiconductor and electronic design engineering community. The domain-specific approach of the ISE Design Suite 11 has established a new interoperability benchmark for FPGA design tools. 
VIA Launches Pico-ITXe Platform for Fleet Management DevicesVIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced its latest technology platform for fleet management device designs. The VIA EPIA-P710-D is a Pico-ITXe expansion module that allows system integrators to easily create cutting-edge fleet management devices that incorporate a range of the latest communication and intelligent management technologies. 
HBLED System Sales are Bright for Oxford InstrumentsOxford Instruments is delighted to announce that sales of its systems for the production of HB LEDs continue to grow considerably, with the company receiving multiple orders from a number of important manufacturers based in Asia. Despite the current economic downturn, the company has more than doubled its HBLED tool sales over the last 12 months supplying nearly all of the major Asian HBLED manufacturers and significantly increasing market share. Anritsu deploys IMS solution with major mobile operator in Eastern EUAnritsu A/S, a global provider of Operations Support Systems (OSS) for advanced and converged networks, announced today that their installation in a leading mobile operator in Eastern EU has been successfully upgraded to support the next generation IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network technology. Anritsu surpasses GRQ framework defined by GSMAAnritsu announced today that they not only satisfy the GRQ (Global Roaming Quality) requirements as defined by GSMA – they surpass them with their Voice Quality measurement capability. The GRQ framework, initiated by GSMA has a set of KPI's for voice, data and SMS, which enable Service Providers to formulate mutual SLAs (Service Level Agreement's) between each other. 
CM-T3530 - Feature-Rich OMAP System-on-Module from Anders ElectronicsAnders Electronics announced the availability of its new CM-T3530 - a miniature system-on-module based on the TI OMAP3530. Ideally suited for high-end industrial and medical products, in addition to low-power embedded and commercial applications like multimedia handsets, high performance PDAs, 2G and 3G wireless terminals, navigational devices, mobile TVs, mobile gaming devices, and video conferencing applications – the Anders CM-T3530 provides a rich set of multimedia, connectivity and storage features on a credit-card size system-on-module. 
Saelig - Bio-Acoustic Solar-powered Bird Dispersal DeviceSaelig Company has launched the COMPACT range - the very latest innovation in field-proven professional bio-acoustic technology for ridding agricultural, building and public places of bird nuisances. The new COMPACT 1313 is completely portable, providing up to 360 degree dispersal with the additional benefit of solar power capability to allow independence from all external power supplies, with zero ongoing utility cost. Mistral joins ARM Solution Center for AndroidMistral Solutions announced that it has joined the ARM Solution Center for Android (SCA). The SCA is a collaborative resource for designers and developers of ARM technology-based products running on Android, the open source platform from the Open Handset Alliance. Ambarella A5s with High-Speed CPU and Low-Power 45nm Technology Makes Pocket-Sized Hybrid Cameras a Richer User ExperienceAmbarella announced the availability of the A5s system-on-a-chip (SoC), extending its product portfolio for the fast-growing, multi-million unit-per-year market for pocket-sized hybrid cameras. This latest innovation builds on the success of the A5 platform and offers an enriched user experience enabled by 45nm CMOS process technology, which provides higher speed, higher integration, a smaller footprint, and lower power than previous 65 nm-generation designs. The new A5s delivers full high-definition (HD) recording, 14 Megapixels (MP) of still photography, and the ability to capture HD and internet video simultaneously. A 533-MHz ARM11 CPU and enhanced graphic capabilities enable a new class of lifestyle cameras with features such as a smart-touch screen, intuitive graphic user interface, and wireless networking. Creative Selects Ambarella to Power Its Third-Generation Vado HD Pocket Video CamAmbarella announced that its HD hybrid camera SoC solution is featured in the third-generation Creative Vado HD pocket video camera. The new Vado HD pocket video cam combines a sleek design with stunning HD video quality powered by an Ambarella processor. Ambarella's superior H.264 video compression and image processing pipeline, low-power design and flexible software architecture make it the natural partner for Creative to enable the new Vado HD. 
Zytronic’s ZYBRID gives award-winning audio system a touch of classA 6.1-inch version of Zytronic's Projected Capacitive Technology-based ZYBRID touch sensor has been selected for use in the human-machine interface (HMI) of Bladelius Design Group AB's flagship Embla product, a high-performance audio playback system that offers quick and simple operation at its user's fingertips. Agilent Technologies to Show Mobile Communications Test Measurement Solutions at 2010 Mobile World CongressAgilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced it will showcase its communications test and measurement solutions for LTE, TD-LTE, 3GPP W-CDMA, HSPA+, E-EDGE (EDGE Evolution), UMA/GAN, WiMAX™, and femtocells at the 2010 Mobile World Congress, Hall 8, Stand A77, Barcelona, Spain, Feb. 15-19. Agilent's test and measurement solutions enable engineers in R&D, manufacturing, installation and maintenance to develop and deliver innovative products for current and future demands in the rapidly evolving mobile communication market. Agilent Technologies' Collaboration with CMC Microsystems Provides EDA Tools to Universities and Colleges Across CanadaAgilent Technologies announced a collaboration with CMC Microsystems that will benefit academic institutions across Canada. Under the terms of the collaboration, students, teachers and researchers at Canadian Universities and Colleges may obtain the company's suite of Agilent EEsof EDA software, at preferred rates from CMC Microsystems. The collaboration provides students, teachers and researchers with access to industry-leading electronic design automation (EDA) software for RF, microwave and signal integrity applications. STMicroelectronics Inaugurates its Taiwan OfficeSTMicroelectronics opened its new Taiwan office at the Neihu Science Park in Taipei. This important milestone marks the 25th anniversary of ST's successful local presence and its continuing commitment to the market that plays a strategic role in the global information and communication technology (ICT) industry. 
Toshiba introduces flexible I/O expander family for mobile telecom, industrial and medical applicationsToshiba Electronics Europe introduced a new family of flexible I/O expander ICs for use in mobile phone handsets and industrial and medical applications. The TC35892/3/4 devices provide a low power solution to help overcome CPU limitations, adding connectivity and programmable functionality, including signal generation, keyboard support and PAL logic functions. Tensilica Introduces HiFi EP DSP Core for High Quality Audio in Home Entertainment and Smartphone ApplicationsBuilding on the success of its HiFi 2 Audio DSP, the leading architecture for audio in system-on-chip (SOC) designs, Tensilica today introduced HiFi EP, a superset of the HiFi 2 architecture that is optimized for simultaneous multichannel codec support and/or continuously expanding audio pre and post processing in home entertainment products such as Blu-ray Disc players, digital television (DTV), and Smartphones. 
Diodes Incorporated announces next generation DBS product familyDiodes Incorporated has announced the introduction of a new family of low noise block (LNB) controllers for direct broadcast satellite (DBS) applications. In smaller packaging and operating at lower voltages and higher levels of accuracy than previous generations, six new devices aim to increase the efficiency and reliability of LNB designs while reducing overall size. 
Switchtec's switch disconnectors are designed for ease of installation and long lifeA range of switch disconnectors from specialist distributor Switchtec are particularly useful for applications that are subjected to wet, arduous conditions including outside use. 
CUI Launches Updated Website for AMT Encoder SeriesCUI Inc announced that it has launched a new version of amtencoder.com, a website dedicated to their proprietary AMT modular encoder series. The site now features detailed product pages, a resource area with technical documents, videos, frequently asked questions, a news section, and an inventor's bio. CUI's VP of Marketing Jeff Schnabel commented, "Users of the new amtencoder.com can expect to find a wealth of resources on this exciting technology and the products that utilize it." 
Renesas Expands Back-End Process Plant in Beijing by Adding New Building on SiteRenesas Technology Corp. today announced the completion of a new building involving an investment of approximately ¥4 billion to increase microcontroller (MCU) production capacity at the back-end process plant of Renesas Semiconductor (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (RSB), in Beijing, China. ARM and G&D to deliver world's first secure mobile paymentsARM and the specialist for security technology Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) today announced a strategic partnership for the development of highly-secure mobile phone platforms. Through the combination of ARM® TrustZone® technology, which creates a protected area in advanced systems-on-chip, and the highly-secure Mobicore operating system developed by G&D, sensitive applications such as electronic payment and online banking via mobile phone will be efficiently protected from security threats. As a first step the two companies will develop a joint prototype. 
Rittal increases Ri4Power circuit-breaker selectionRittal's Ri4Power low-voltage switchgear system Form 1-4 has been tested for accommodating the new circuit-breakers from Moeller, Cutler-Hammer, and Eaton. This means that the Ri4Power circuit-breaker sections are now suitable for circuit-breakers from all well-known manufacturers, including ABB, Mitsubishi, Schneider, Siemens, and Terasaki. Napatech Selected as Finalist in Network Computing AwardsNapatech has been selected as one of the finalists in the Network Computing awards for 2010. Napatech's NT20E 2 x 10 Gbps network adapter has been selected in the "New Product of the Year" category. Vishay Intertechnology Closes Software License Deal with Magic SoftwareMagic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: MGIC), a global provider of application platforms and business and process integration solutions, today announced the closing of an iBOLT business integration suite and uniPaaS application platform software license sale to Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., (NYSE:VSH), a Fortune 1,000 company and one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components. mimoOn presents advanced femtocell technologies at Femtozone Mobile World Congress 2010mimoOn, a pioneer in LTE software implementations for programmable radio platforms, announced it will be participating in the Femtozone at Mobile World Congress, Barcelona 15-18 February 2010. The Femtozone (Hall 1, Stand G19) is an area hosted by the Femto Forum, dedicated to featuring the leading companies in femtocell development, and will display the latest in femtocell markets, devices, and technology. 
Access’ rugged barcode imager is designed for easy installation into kiosks and turnstilesAccess IS has introduced a barcode imager designed to fit quickly and easily into public kiosks, visitor turnstiles at events, and retail point-of-sale equipment. The rugged, waterproof construction of the LSR106 makes it suitable for indoor or outdoor use. It reads 2D barcodes on personal digital assistants (PDAs), mobile phones or paper documents and captures data in less than a second. Four threaded brass inserts make it easy to install without additional hardware and it is easily removed when equipment needs servicing. The LSR106 does not need to be shrouded to prevent internal reflections, which simplifies product design, and its impact-resistant glass window is sealed in place to prevent the ingress of dust or other contamination. 
Access IS mobile barcode scanner with Masabi software creates ticketing with Oyster-like speed and reliabilityMasabi, the developer of mobile ticket purchase software for mass-market phones, has successfully collaborated with Access IS to produce optimised mobile barcode scanners for use in high volume, mass-transit situations. The new scanners have overcome the issues of speed and reliability previously associated with mobile barcode scanning and now deliver a similar level of experience to that offered by Oyster and Near Field Communications (NFC) systems, on the vast majority of mobile phone handsets with no hardware modifications. mimoOn, Axis and CommAgility to demo base station reference architectures at MWC 2010mimoOn, a pioneer in LTE software implementations for programmable radio platforms, Axis Network Technology, a leader in remote radio heads and software defined radios , and CommAgility, a leading manufacturer of signal processing modules for wireless baseband applications, today announced a joint demonstration at MWC Barcelona, for HSPA and LTE base stations. The demo will be at mimoOn's booth: Hall 2, Stand 2B17. 
JAOtech launches 2010 Patient Bedside Terminal range at HIMSSJAOtech is launching its new look 2010 range of patient bedside Smart Terminals in the USA at HIMSS show in Atlanta on 1-4 March 2010. The 2010 Zivo, Jima and Obie terminals benefit from the latest high performance, low power Intel Atom processors as well as a considerable weight reduction due to an aluminium chassis. Also included are a wealth of additional features and an updated stylish yet practical design. 
InfraSolution – Integrated IT Access Control and Monitoring over EthernetAustin Hughes has recognized the need for a family of competitively priced highly reliable, scalable rack access control and monitoring systems to meet today's data centre physical layer security and data protection requirements. Ember Strengthens Sales Channels in Europe for its ZigBee TechnologyEmber, a leading provider of low-power, wireless mesh networking technology, today announced the appointment of Texim Europe and Ismosys as channel partners for its ZigBee networking systems. Ember's ZigBee networking systems – chips, software and tools – simplify the complexity of integrating embedded software, networking and RF for developing low-power, wireless products in Smart Energy, connected home and other remote monitoring and control applications. NEC Electronics and KWest Introduce EMMA Mobile 1 Turnkey Design for Multimedia Web Tablets and Advanced Remote Control FunctionalityNEC Electronics and KWest today announced the availability of a turnkey design for portable consumer products based on NEC Electronics' EMMA Mobile 1 system on chip (SoC). The turnkey design is the basis for devices that are linked to network routers and 3G networks to receive and play back data. At the same time, the turnkey design can be used to develop remote control systems with extensive functionality. Black Sand Announces Acquisition of CMOS PA Intellectual PropertyBlack Sand Technologies, Inc., a specialist in advanced power amplifier technology for wireless applications, today announced that it previously acquired a patent portfolio related to CMOS power amplifiers (PAs) from Silicon Laboratories. 
Cambridge Consultants celebrates 50 years of innovationCambridge Consultants, the company described as those experts of disruptive technologies by the Financial Times, celebrates its 50th year in 2010. Established by three Cambridge University graduates in 1960, the company has grown into a world leading technology product development firm, employing over 300 engineers, technologists and scientists at offices in both Cambridge, UK and Boston, USA. Evatronix and CMP collaborate to provide Universities and Research Laboratories with advanced IPsThe silicon Intellectual Property (IP) provider, Evatronix SA and CMP (Circuits Multi Projects), today announced their collaboration and development of an educational program by including the distribution of the large portfolio of Evatronix Intellectual Property (IP) for Universities and Research Laboratories. Rohde & Schwarz and ASTRI jointly verify Advanced Features of TD-LTE Femto Base StationsThe Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) from Hong Kong has successfully verified its TD LTE Femto base stations using advanced test solutions provided by Rohde & Schwarz. In accordance with the latest 3GPP specification TS36.141, transmitter and receiver characteristics as well as receiver performance under fading conditions must be tested. As part of the verification process, the two companies tested the HARQ and timing-advance functionality of the base stations under realtime conditions for the first time. Oxley to Supply LEDs for ASC Collins Class SubOxley has been awarded a contract by Australian submarine manufacturer ASC Pty Ltd to provide a fully qualified LED lighting system for the Royal Australian Navy Collins Class submarine. Valued at over £270K the contract is to design, develop and supply high-spec LED lighting for compartments in the submarine including living accommodation and weapons area. 
Stealth Wins Engineers Choice Award from Control Engineering for their Harsh Environment ComputerStealth.com Inc. (Stealth Computer) a leading ISO 9001 manufacturer of industrial rugged computers and peripherals has won Control Engineering's 2010 Engineers Choice Award for its WPC-500F harsh environment fanless computer. Control Engineering is a Chicago based trade publication and part of Reed Business Information, a leading global provider that publishes over 400 business-to-business magazines. The award was officially announced February 1st, 2010. 
Mainstream Network Appliance with 7 Ethernet Ports and Lanner 8800 Module SlotLanner Electronics Inc., a leader in OEM and ODM network appliances, today announced the release of the FW-8755, a 1U rack mount, Intel CPU based appliance equipped with 7 Ethernet ports and a Lanner Ethernet Module slot. This platform targets the mainstream inline network security segment, focusing on applications such as UTM and Firewall. Latest Perst from McObject Delivers Microsoft Silverlight Embedded Database Support with Secure Local StorageMcObject announce availability of the latest Perst Embedded Database software release for use with Microsoft's Silverlight technology for building rich Internet applications, and unveiled a demo that shows Perst in a Web-based customer relationship management (CRM) application written in Silverlight. Barix Store and Play Application Delivers Premium In-Store Audio and Control for BusinessesBarix AG will introduce Store and Play, a new FTP/HTTP download and playback application for in-store audio programming at the upcoming ISE show, taking place February 2-4 at the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam. ZTE to Power Mass-Market Mobile TV in Brazil in Time for Fans to Enjoy 2010 World CupZTE Corporation today announced that together with Vivo, Brazil's largest mobile operator, and Siano Mobile Silicon it has introduced the first 3G modem to provide mass-market mobile TV in Brazil. The device enables viewing up to 13 DTV channels comprised of sports, news and entertainment. The announcement is well timed to provide football fans with plenty of platform options to enjoy World Cup matches, including notebooks and netbooks. National Instruments Honoured for 11th Consecutive Year as One of FORTUNE’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’FORTUNE magazine named National Instruments to its annual 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the 11th consecutive year. The annual survey randomly polls employees from hundreds of companies nationwide regarding the quality of their corporate cultures and filters results through strict criteria to select the best workplaces. Galderma R&D Adopts Agilent Technologies' Electronic Lab NotebookAgilent Technologies, Inc. and Galderma R&D today announced that Galderma has adopted the Agilent Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) to automate scientific data management at its main R&D center, the largest facility of its type devoted to dermatological research and development. Agilent Technologies Announces First Nano Measure Scientific SymposiumAgilent Technologies announced that the first Nano Measure Scientific Symposium (Nano Measure 2010) will take place June 3-4 at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. The two-day event will feature some of the most prestigious scientists presenting leading-edge, nanomeasurement-driven research. NXP brings HDMI 1.4 to Mobile PhonesNXP Semiconductors today announced a new HDMI 1.4 transmitter solution, TDA19989, which enables consumers to transfer HD multimedia content from their mobile phones directly to a television via the TV remote control. The TDA19989 features ultra-low power consumption, a small form factor, and support of full HD (1080i/p). The device supports the newly introduced HDMI 1.4 Type D micro-connector and provides an additional embedded Consumer Electronic Control feature, which enables users to control their mobile phones through their TV remotes. 
ACW to open US manufacturing facilityACW Technology Ltd, the independent UK market leader in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), is setting up its first manufacturing facility in the United States. ACW Technology Inc will operate from a 30,000 sq. ft. facility in Durham, North Carolina opening in Q2 2010. Jeffrey Benes, an experienced and successful figure in the EMS industry, will join ACW as Vice President and General Manager to head up the new operation. Comsys Mobile completes Clearwire WiMAX iIOT at AT4 wireless labsAT4 wireless and Comsys Mobile, a leader in communication processors for 4G mobile devices, announced today that they have completed Clearwire WiMAX™ iIOT (interim Inter-Operability Testing) of the ComMAX® CM1125 handset reference platform at AT4 wireless WiMAX labs in Herndon (Virginia), USA. 
SMSC Launches MediaLB Device Interface Macro IP Supporting 6-Pin MediaLBSMSC, a leading semiconductor company providing Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity solutions, today announced the availability of its OS62420 MediaLB Device Interface Macro IP including 6-pin support. u-blox acquires patents for low-power real-time GPSu-blox, a leading fabless provider of GPS and wireless semiconductors, software and solutions, announces the purchase of 15 patents and patent applications from UK-based Air Semiconductor Ltd. The patents expand the company's technology portfolio of low-power GPS solutions designed to capture location instantly. Prysmian Reaches 150,000 Km Installed Base For OPGWPrysmian Cables & Systems, leading worldwide player in the energy and telecom cable industry, has reached a major milestone with its Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) business with the latest delivery of a system which takes its total installed worldwide cable volume past the 150,000km mark. Evatronix Announces a Software Driver that Supports its ONFi 2.2 compatible NAND Flash Memory ControllerThe silicon intellectual property (IP) provider, Evatronix SA, introduced today the latest release of the software driver for its NAND Flash memory controller IP core. The driver supports all functionalities of the controller as well as introduces a few new features to facilitate NAND Flash application development. Huawei' s Rack Server Ranks First in Three Indexes of SPEC CPU2006 TestHuawei today announced that its RH2285 rack server received three top ratings in the CPU2006 test, published in January by Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC), a non-profit standards body for performance benchmarks. CPU2006, which is a CPU-intensive benchmark, stressing a system's processor, memory subsystem and compiler, rated Huawei' s server first in terms of Cint2006, Cfp2006 and Cint2006-rate. Huawei Demonstrates Delivery of Voice Calling, High Definition Video Via Forth Generation Wireless Technology for Cox CommunicationsHuawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today announced the successful completion of voice calling and high definition video streaming over wireless networks using fourth generation Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology for Cox Communications, the third-largest cable provider in the United States. Cox' s 4G technology and service trials utilized the AWS and 700 MHz spectrum that it acquired in Federal Communication Commission auctions in 2006 and 2008. Major Smart Card Market Players Join Forces to Advance Open and Secure Public Transport Smart Card ApplicationsSmart card manufacturers Giesecke & Devrient GmbH (G&D) and Oberthur Technologies S.A., and chip suppliers Infineon Technologies AG and INSIDE Contactless S.A. today announced they have launched an industry initiative to provide a new security solution for next-generation smart card-based public transport applications. The solution will build on an open standard now being implemented by the four partner companies, which will eventually be governed by an independent body. Companies active in the smart card arena – providers of chips, smart cards, application-specific operating software, reader devices and transportation systems – are invited to join the initiative for the advancement of more secure public transportation applications. Major step towards low-power all-optical switching for optical communicationsThe January issue of the premier scientific magazine Nature Photonics publishes an ultra-small and fast, electrically pumped all-optical memory on a silicon chip with record low power consumption. This result achieved by imec and its associated laboratory INTEC at the Ghent University, paves the way for optical packet switching with drastically reduced overall power consumption in high-speed, high-data rate optical telecommunication systems. STMicroelectronics Reaffirms Commitment to Quality; Achieves ISO 9001:2008 and ISO/TS 16949:2009 Certification RenewalsSTMicroelectronics announced that it had received ISO 9001:2008 and ISO/TS 16949:2009 certification renewals within weeks of each other, affirming its adherence to the internationally recognized standards of quality management. The certification process for ISO 9001 and ISO/TS16949 involved 26 ST sites that were audited over a period of seven months. NXP Powers DIRECTV’s New Generation High-Definition DVRNXP Semiconductors today announced that its complete High Definition (HD) digital video recorder (DVR) satellite system on chip (SoC) solution has been adopted by DIRECTV, the world's most popular television service, to develop the next generation of HD DVR satellite receivers. The new HR24 DVR enables DIRECTV customers to easily share high-quality, high-definition digital entertainment and data throughout the home over the existing coax cable infrastructure. 
NXP MIFARE Plus Scores High in Independent Security ReviewsNXP Semiconductors today announced that its MIFARE Plus contactless smart card CPU IC (MF1PLUSx0y1) has been awarded Common Criteria EAL 4+ certification by the German Federal Office for Information Security (Ref.: BSI-DSZ-CC-0586-2009). In addition, MIFARE Plus has proven successful in independent security reviews conducted by leading cryptography experts from the Ruhr-Universität in Germany and the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium, which executed a thorough security and privacy assessment of the architecture of MIFARE Plus. Fairchild Semiconductor Recognized with Partnership Supplier Award from ChervonFairchild Semiconductor has received a Partnership Supplier Award from Chervon. Chervon is a top power tool manufacturer in China, producing power tools such as hand saws, drills, sanders and garden tools, with worldwide distribution. Cypress Offers TrueTouch Touchscreen Driver for Android Phones and Joins Open Handset AllianceCypress Semiconductor introduced a touchscreen device driver supporting the Android™ mobile handset platform, and announced that it has joined the Open Handset Alliance™. The I2C interface driver for Cypress's flexible, robust TrueTouch™ touchscreen solution gives manufacturers of handsets based on Android or other Linux operating systems an easy and quick path to delivering high-performance touchscreen interfaces. The driver supports single-touch and multi-touch signaling and is backwards compatible for applications written in earlier versions of Android. 
MAX11835: Maxim's TacTouch haptic piezo controller makes you feel the touch in touch-screen and touch-button applicationsMaxim introduced the MAX11835, the industry's first fully integrated, programmable HPC (haptic piezo controller) for single-layer and multilayer piezo actuators. The MAX11835 is a novel haptic solution that provides customers with an enhanced, true touch experience with touch screens. Tier 1 US operator engages Celcite network management and optimization expertiseCelcite Management Solutions today announced the immediate availability of its Centralized Maintenance and Optimization Center (CMOC), which enables mobile operators to remotely manage and optimize their networks on a day-to-day basis. CMOC, which is powered by Celcite's flagship multi-suite, vendor agnostic optimization solution COPS, also provides the means for managed services providers to reduce OPEX, increase efficiencies and provide centralized skills centers for multi-vendor networks. DUEL: improving LTE uplink experience at MWCCambridge Consultants is using its booth at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, 15-18 February, to demonstrate DUEL (Dual-domain Uplink Equaliser for LTE), a breakthrough technology that significantly improves LTE uplink performance when compared to MMSE, the "text-book" receiver design. DUEL, designed as an algorithmic and DSP extension to LTE base station receiver designs requires no changes to handsets. 
Fully automated LTE-USIM Test Solution offers easy operation and high reliabilityFaster, more bandwidth-intensive services are entering the wireless communications markets - no end in sight. Big efforts are necessary to make network infrastructures and mobile devices fit to cope with the new challenges. Long Term Evolution (LTE) in combination with System Architecture Evolution (SAE) are the next significant steps to master the future, thus moving mobile communications towards the all IP environment. Plextek and TriQuint reach co-marketing agreementPlextek, the Cambridge-based electronics and communications design consultancy today announced that it is cooperating with TriQuint Semiconductor, a leading RF products manufacturer and foundry services provider, on a co-marketing agreement. The agreement adds Plextek to TriQuint's third party RF design resources website which refers TriQuint's foundry services customers to proven, specialist RF design services. These customers can now benefit from Plextek's expert support to augment their own development teams. Fujitsu joins the TRaC Partner Laboratory Programme to Enhance Support for Companies Seeking European CertificationTRaC, the largest UK-based provider of testing, validation and certification, announces that Fujitsu General EMC Laboratory Limited has joined the TRaC Partner Laboratory Programme, enhancing services offered to manufacturers wishing to certify products for sale in the UK and Europe. This programme enables Fujitsu to provide CE certification to Japanese manufacturers with the support of TRaC's expertise. NMI announces UK Electronics Skills Foundation to address threat of diminishing skillsThe National Microelectronics Institute (NMI) has announced the creation of the UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) to address the threat of diminishing skills in the UK electronics sector. The foundation aims to increase and sustain the supply of industry-ready graduate engineers and boost career take-up in the sector. 
Avalue Introduces Smart Energy-Saving Digital Signage Computer, MPC-21W3Avalue, the professional e-service platform provider, is introducing a new invention for Digital Signage application, featuring exceptional energy-saving technology and slimmest appearance green product, the MPC-21W3. NanoKTN and The Wellcome Trust Collaborate on Second Nano4Life ConferenceThe Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK's primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, will again be convening the Nano4Life Conference. Nano4Life 2010, organised by the NanoKTN in collaboration with The Wellcome Trust, will explore the key areas within the life sciences where nanotechnology offers the opportunity to advance healthcare and improve product discovery and development. Atmel Cortex-M3 Flash MCU Selected by Xirgo Technologies for Next-Generation Asset Tracking PlatformsAtmel today announced that Xirgo Technologies, LLC has selected Atmel's Cortex-M3-based product family for its next-generation enhanced-battery-life asset tracking platform. Xirgo Technologies' existing machine-to-machine communications devices are used by leading companies in automotive insurance, fleet tracking, vehicle financing, and dealer lot inventory verticals. Xirgo is targeting its next-generation platform, designed to address the long battery life requirements of portable tracking solutions, for the emerging cargo and package tracking verticals. Atmel's Cortex-M3-based Flash microcontrollers offer increased processing power and enhanced power efficiency necessary for on-device application support to substantially reduce data transmission costs, while maximizing battery life. Singapore' s M1 Chooses Huawei to Provide ATCA-based IMS SolutionHuawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, announced today that MobileOne (M1), one of the leading mobile communications providers in Singapore, with more than 1.7 million customers, has selected Huawei as the sole provider of an ATCA (Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture) platform based IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) solution to enrich its national broadband services and build its FMC (fixed and mobile convergence) capabilities. This IMS solution will allow M1 subscribers to enjoy rich multi-media services such as VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), IPTV, Centrex, and HD video conferencing. Lantronix Launches Corporate Blog To Facilitate Interaction with Customers, Partners and the Networking CommunityLantronix announced the launch of the company's blog. Immediately accessible at www.lantronix.com/blog, it encourages open and candid exchanges with customers, partners and the greater Lantronix community on a variety of interesting and relevant topics. A123 Systems Announces Additional Capacity Expansion Plans Based on Customer MomentumA123 Systems (Nasdaq:AONE), a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate lithium ion batteries and battery systems, today announced details related to the further expansion of the company's United States manufacturing capacity. Wind River Updates VxWorks DO-178B Platform for Aerospace and Defense SystemsWind River and Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing today announced the immediate availability of Wind River's VxWorks DO-178B Platform, designed to meet the stringent safety certification requirements of the aerospace and defense industry. The new release of the platform includes complete DO-178B Level A certification evidence for a reference board support package (BSP) for the SVME/DMV-183 single board computer and additional processor support for Intel™ Core™ 2 Duo IA-32 and Power Architecture© e600 cores. This makes it easier for customers to migrate to new higher performance hardware and reduce their time-to-market. Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA Family Achieves Full Production Qualification on UMC’s High-Performance 40nmUMC and Xilinx Inc. today announced they have fully qualified the Virtex-6 FPGA family on the foundry's high- performance 40nm logic process. The qualification is the result of the close work between engineering teams from both companies to further enhance yield, reliability and cycle time. The full qualification of the Virtex-6 family signifies the transition to 40nm volume production following UMC's first shipments of the devices in March 2009. PLX Exceeds One Million NAS Units Shipped, Market Acceptance ValidatedPLX Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLXT), a leading global supplier of consumer storage silicon and software, today announced its network attached storage (NAS) solutions, which include the industry's highest-performance system-on-a-chip (SoC) devices, exceeded one million units having been shipped to global customers. This landmark achievement validates a broad consumer market adoption of PLX® NAS solutions and reflects the rising demand of easily accessible, reliable and secure digital storage in the home. Minicom and SharkRack Partner to Improve IT Infrastructure EfficiencyMinicom Advanced Systems - a leading developer of IT & KVM remote access and management solutions, announced that it is partnering with SharkRack, a premier provider of infrastructure solutions for data centers and network rooms. SharkRack chose Minicom as their KVM vendor because of their advanced IP KVM and KVM over CAT5 product lines, which include remote access management solutions, KVM switches, LCD drawers with integrated KVM switches, and KVM IP gateways. UL INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD. Appointed As Notified Body To The Construction Products DirectiveUnderwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety and conformity testing and certification services, today announced UL International (UK) Ltd. (UL UK) has been appointed as a Notified Body to the Construction Products Directive (CPD). UL UK is now notified as a certification and inspection organization for fire detection and alarm equipment and fire resistance products and systems. The company can now offer CE Marking services within the scope of the CPD alongside the already well established UL Mark. Heraeus acquires LORD Cermet Thick Film Product LineHeraeus has acquired the thick film cermet product line from LORD Corporation. LORD entered this market in 2002 by acquiring Metech, a leading manufacturer of cermet and polymeric thick film solutions. 
SiTel DECT technology featured in single-chip ADSL2+ IADSiTel Semiconductor today announced that its DECT / CAT-iq technology has been integrated into Broadcom's single-chip Integrated Access Device (IAD). The device is the first of its kind to offer ADSL2+ broadband internet, 802.11n wireless connectivity Gigabit Ethernet switching, Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) and Voice over IP (VoIP). It features a DECT CAT-iq core from SiTel that supports DECT, DECT6.0 and CAT-iq for excellent voice quality and multi-line cordless VoIP. 
Datatronics Romoland, Inc. Receives AS9100 Certification RenewalDatatronics Romoland, Inc., a global leader in advanced custom magnetic component technologies for military, medical and other mission-critical applications, today announces the renewal of its AS9100 Certification. 
Sondrel presented with Queen’s Award for EnterpriseSondrel, the leading European physical implementation IC design house, was today presented with the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category by the Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire, Mary Bayliss. 
Celcite named in Washington SmartCEO 2010 Fast Growth CompaniesCelcite Management Solutions (www.celcite.com), the world's leading provider of network optimization tools for wireless networks, today announced that it had been named by Washington SmartCEO magazine as one of the publication's fifth annual Future 50 winners, in partnership with Clifton Gunderson LLP. The Future 50 program recognizes the 50 fastest-growing companies in the Greater Washington area, based on employee and revenue growth. The awards will be presented at a ceremony that will take place on January 28th, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Washington DC. Agilent Technologies Sponsors Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Teaching Lab at Silicon Valley's Santa Clara UniversityAgilent Technologies announced its sponsorship of the electrical engineering undergraduate teaching lab at Santa Clara University (SCU) in Silicon Valley. The lab is designed to give students access to the most current electronic test equipment used in the industry. NXP and Intrinsic-ID collaborate to raise the bar in chip securityNXP and Intrinsic-ID, an emerging semiconductor intellectual property (IP) and services provider, today announced a collaborative agreement to license and deploy a hardware intrinsic security (HIS) solution in NXP's next-generation SmartMX security chip technology. The partnership enables NXP to utilize Intrinsic-ID's QuiddikeyTM solution to secure SmartMX-powered assets against cloning, tampering, theft-of-service and reverse engineering. Intense and CST Set Direction for Future Growth in Laser Diode ManufacturingIntense Ltd, developer of next generation semiconductor lasers, systems and solutions, and Compound Semiconductor Technologies (CST) have announced that the two companies have completed a deal to consolidate their business operations in the UK. CST has acquired the UK fabrication assets of Intense Ltd. in Hamilton, Scotland. As part of the deal Intense has taken a minority stake in the enlarged CST business and will complete the process of consolidating all of its product development and manufacturing activities into its New Jersey, USA facility in the first half of 2010. 
Rochester Provides Continuing Support of Intel IXF1002Rochester Electronics, the world's largest authorized manufacturer of discontinued semiconductors, is announcing that it will provide, under a license from Intel, continuing manufacturing and customer support for Intel's IXF1002 Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Controller (MAC), which facilitates simple network management protocol (SNMP) and remote monitoring (RMON) management in gigabit Ethernet server environments. 
Actel's Low-Power FPGAs Take To The Sky With Boeing's 787 DreamlinerActel today announced that its low-power ProASIC3 and ProASICPLUS FPGA families have been designed into flight-critical applications on the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner commercial airliner. Flight computers, cockpit displays, engine control and monitoring systems, braking systems, safety warning systems, cabin pressurization and air conditioning systems, and power control and distribution systems all make use of Actel's highly-reliable flash-based FPGAs. The commercial aircraft successfully completed its maiden test flight on December 15, 2009. 
Avago Technologies Announces Energy Efficient 1MBd Digital Optocoupler for Signal Isolation InterfacesAvago Technologies a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced the industry's most energy efficient 1MBd digital optocoupler. Avago's compact low power ACPL-M50L single channel optocoupler, which operates on approximately 80 percent less drive current than today's standard 1MBd digital optocouplers, targets designers of communication interfaces, microcontroller system interfaces, switching power supplies, and digital isolation for A/D, D/A conversion applications. 
Amplicon to host Transport Technology seminar on 17th MarchA seminar for System Integrators and OEMs working in the road, rail or marine sectors will take place at the Russ Hill Hotel ,Gatwick, on 17th March 2010. The event is guaranteed to provide innovative new ideas and excellent core knowledge on the application of technologies such as Wifi, 3G and redundant Ethernet communications for Transport Systems. The one day event is completely free of charge and includes a full cooked lunch providing an excellent opportunity to network with delegates and presenters. 
PREMO to show its latest innovations in the WIN 2010 fair in TurkeyPREMO will co-participate with Marke Elektronik, sales representative in Turkey, at the World of Industry (WIN) Fair, Eurasia's biggest manufacturing industry fair celebrated in Turkey. The event will take place from 25-28 February in Istanbul. Visit us at Hall 2/ booth B250. Atego launches as the foundation for an integrated tool chain strategyArtisan Software Tools and Aonix have merged to create a new, stronger independent force in the mission- and safety-critical systems and software development tools market. The merged company is named Atego and headquartered in San Diego CA, USA. Artisan Software Tools is the world's largest independent supplier of industrial-grade, collaborative modeling tools for complex, mission and safety-critical systems and software and Aonix is a leading supplier of critical systems development tools, virtual machines and services for real-time/embedded Java and Ada solutions. 
Electronic Specifier Digital Magazine LaunchesOn behalf of everyone at the Electronic Specifier Group let me welcome you to the very first edition of our monthly digital magazine. Combining all the benefits of a print magazine with the advantages of the internet, the Electronic Specifier Digital Magazine brings to its pan-European readership a monthly selection of the very best products and the key technology news from an industry that continues to surprise us on so many fronts. 
Kingston University Standardises on National Instruments Hardware & Software for New Mechatronic Engineering CourseKingston University recently purchased thirty NI ELVIS (National Instruments Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite) units to equip its state-of-the-art laboratories for its new Mechatronic Engineering course, which started in 2009. Green Hills Software joins ARM Solution Center for AndroidGreen Hills Software has announced corporate engineering support for the ARM Solution Center for Android, a collaborative resource for designers and developers of ARM technology-based products running on Android, the open source platform from the Open Handset AllianceTM. Green Hills Software provides INTEGRITY Secure Virtualization (ISV) coupled with a complete ecosystem of software solutions that enable developers of Android-based devices to achieve higher levels of security, reduced power consumption, faster time-to-market, and more flexible usage and licensing models. Green Hills Software will demonstrate these benefits while working with the platform, OEM, and third party software vendors within the Android Innovation Center. Napatech Receives Red Herring Global 100 AwardNapatech has been selected as one of the top 100 private companies in North America, Europe and Asia by Red Herring. This follows Napatech's selection for a Red Herring Top 100 Europe award in April 2009. Napatech received the Red Herring Global 100 award in recognition of the superior innovation, technology and financial performance that Napatech has exemplified. 
ACP-GM45 – New High-Performance Gaming PlatformWith the ACP-GM45 DATA MODUL AG presents a new Gaming Board with special security and I/O features. The ACP-GM45 (170 x 200mm) is based on the new long-time available mobile Intel GM45 chipset and is equipped with Socket P for Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processors. It has two SODIMM sockets onboard which support up to 4 GB DDR2 667/800 SDRAM. Freescale SC3850 DSP core earns highest BDTImark2000 score to dateFreescale Semiconductor's StarCore SC3850 core technology used in the MSC8156 multicore digital signal processor (DSP), has garnered leading benchmark results from independent signal-processing technology analysis firm, Berkeley Design Technology, Inc. (BDTI). Specifically, Freescale's SC3850 1 GHz core registered the highest fixed-point BDTImark2000™ score of any DSP architecture tested by BDTI to date. STMicroelectronics Joins CEA-Leti IMAGINE Program to Develop Multiple E-Beam LithographySTMicroelectronics and CEA-Leti, the leading French semiconductor research institute, have signed an agreement for STMicroelectronics to join the new industry/research multi-partner program IMAGINE, led by CEA-Leti, which includes TSMC, for mask-less lithography for IC manufacturing. This three-year program is meant to allow companies to assess a maskless lithography infrastructure for IC manufacturing and the use of MAPPER Technology for high-throughput. The multiple e-beam lithography program covers a global approach to the technology, including tool assessment, patterning and process integration, data handling, prototyping and cost analysis. Movidius Launches Myriad Platform for Enhanced Mobile Media ExperiencesMovidius today announced the launch of the Android version of its new Myriad multimedia processing platform for mobile phones. Based on the technology underlying its premiere product, the MA1110, the Myriad silicon and software platform enables a wide range of differentiating mobile media features including real-time video editing and 3D imaging. In Myriad, device manufacturers can bring to market differentiated products that deliver the best mobile imaging experience for users to capture, edit, view and share their content through mobile social networks. 
Avago Technologies - Small Isolated Voltage/Current Detectors With 8mm Creepage and ClearanceAvago Technologies announced two new miniature voltage/current threshold detection optocouplers for use in a wide range of industrial control applications. The ACPL-K370/K376 optocouplers are designed to detect AC/DC sources and convert the voltage to a logic interface across an optical coupling barrier to provide safe isolation in electronically noisy environments found in industrial applications. These voltage/current sensing optocouplers are ideal for use in applications such as limit switch sensors, low voltage detectors, relay contact monitors, relay coil voltage monitors, and current sensors. 
Hansatech EMS Reduces New Product Introduction (NPI) Cycle Times by 40%Hansatech EMS Limited, UK specialists in bespoke electronic contract manufacturing and assembly services, today announced the full implementation of a lean manufacturing initiative as part of its ongoing commitment to customers. Lime Microsystems collaborates with Percello to develop a high-performance reference platform for femtocellsLime Microsystems, the multi-band multi-standard RF transceiver IC company, announced that it is collaborating with Percello Ltd., an Israeli fabless semiconductor company developing highly integrated and low-cost digital baseband for UMTS and LTE networks, to develop a flexible high-performance reference platform for femtocell designs. The reference platform combines Percello's PRC6xxx high-performance baseband IC, with Lime's multi-band, multi-standard RF transceiver IC, the LMS6002. It will be used to develop femtocell designs for high data rate UMTS/HSPA+ air interfaces and will enable faster adoption of femtocells in the existing and emerging markets worldwide. 
IAR Systems development tools selected by Quake Global as the preferred software for their line of Satellite Data ModemsIAR Systems has been selected by Quake Global, a leading manufacturer of M2M communicators for multiple satellite and terrestrial networks, as the preferred software development environment for the latest QUAKE Satellite Data Modems, Q-Pro and Q4000. Agilent Technologies' SystemVue Selected by Yamagata University for OFDM for Optical Fiber Communications ResearchAgilent announced that Yamagata University in Japan, has selected Agilent's SystemVue software for use in its emerging communications, physical layer (PHY) research. The electronic system-level software will play a critical role in the university's ongoing investigations and reduce by up to 30 percent the time required for design and verification of the Yamagata team's communication PHY system. 
Fairchild Answers Market Trend for 4-Channel Set-Top Boxes and DVD PlayersS-video is increasingly being phased out in many of today's video product platforms and 4-Channels are becoming a standard output configuration. Fairchild Semiconductor is enabling designers to accommodate this transition, with a 4-Channel integrated video filter that supports the set-top-box and DVD markets. 
VIA claims World's First USB 2.0 Audio ControllerVIA Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of PC and prosumer audio silicon, today unveiled the VIA Vinyl Envy VT1730 USB 2.0 Audio Controller, the industry's first highly-integrated single chip solution that leverages the broad USB 2.0 bandwidth (480 Mb/s) to deliver uncompromised audio quality. Hemisphere GPS Announces the New G100 Integrated Auto-Steering and Guidance Solution for AgricultureToday, from the AG CONNECT Expo in Orlando, Florida, Hemisphere GPS launched its G100 all-in-one steering and guidance system for auto-steer ready agricultural vehicles. Hemisphere GPS Announces New Centimeter-Level Auto-Steering for Precision FarmingToday, from the AG CONNECT Expo in Orlando, Florida, Hemisphere GPS launched two new Outback Guidance(R) products, the Outback eDriveX hydraulic auto-steering system and the Outback A220 smart GPS antenna. Prysmian will develop the power links for the Walney Offshore Wind Farm, in the Irish seaPrysmian, a worldwide leading Group in the sector of cables and systems for energy and telecommunications, has been awarded a € 18 million contract by the Danish utility DONG Energy to supply a complete 132 kV export cable system for the second phase of the Walney Offshore Wind Farm project, in the Irish Sea. This project is expected to be completed by summer 2011. Huawei completes 1000km 100G commercial trial in SpainHuawei announced the successful completion of a 100G long-haul transmission field trial with Telefónica in Spain that covered a distance of more than 1000km. The high-speed 100G trial link spanned Valladolid to Zaragoza, a total transmission distance of 1022km, without electrical regeneration. IDT - HQV BENCHMARK 2.0 DVDIDT, a leading provider of essential mixed signal semiconductor solutions that enrich the digital media experience, premiers the next generation Hollywood Quality Video (HQV®) Benchmark DVD. The de-facto industry standard test disk has been used by journalists, reviewers and consumers worldwide as a trusted source for evaluating the picture quality, processing and performance of standard definition and high definition products including displays, DVD and Blu-ray players, A/V receivers, projectors and video processing boxes. 
Peregrine Semiconductor Boosts Performance of Test and Measurement Equipment with New 13.5 GHz SPDT SwitchPeregrine Semiconductor announced the new PE42556 SPDT (single pole double throw) RF switch. The PE42556, designed on Peregrine's UltraCMOS silicon-on-sapphire process technology, features excellent broadband RF performance from 9 kHz up to 13.5 GHz without gate or phase lag and insertion loss drift, and ensures fast switch-settling time. 
NEC Electronics Europe Releases 78K0 Lighting Communications Demonstration KitNEC Electronics Europe today announced the release of the 78K0 Lighting Communications demonstration kit, enabling lighting ballast designers to adopt lighting specific communications such as DALI and DMX512. The kit includes a master communication controller board which provides interfaces and supports communications to lighting slave devices by DMX512, DALI and even IrDA for remote lighting controls including dimming. 
Microchip Kit Makes it Easy to Develop Inductive Touch-Sensing DesignsMicrochip announced the PICDEM Inductive Touch Development Kit which makes it easy to develop inductive touch-sensing applications using standard 8-, 16- or 32-bit PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs), or 16-bit dsPIC® Digital Signal Controller (DSCs). The kit includes a fully-developed inductive-touch board, complete with embossed metal front panel, source code, schematics and a diagnostic software tool that enables designers to evaluate their application. The kit is available for purchase today at http://www.microchip.com/get/401085404976852, for $69.99. 
Finder hits bullseye at Darts ChampionshipRelay and timer manufacturer Finder became the proud sponsor of no less than two English world darts champions at the weekend's Lakeside World Professional Darts Championship. Finder was a shirt sponsor of both the Women's Champion Golden Girl Trina Gulliver and the Men's Champion Martin Wolfie Adams. Active Power Joins Data Center AllianceMinicom Advanced Systems - a leading developer of IT & KVM remote access and management solutions, announced that its new initiative, the Data Center Alliance (DCA), continues to grow with the addition of new member Active Power (NASDAQ: ACPW), a manufacturer of critical backup power systems and continuous power solutions. 
IBASE SI-24S Digital Signage System Wins Both 2010 iF Product Design and Taiwan Excellence AwardIBASE Technology has once again performed extremely well in both the 2010 iF Product Design Award and Taiwan Excellence Award competitions for its SI-24S Digital Signage System after winning the Computex Taipei Design and Innovation Gold Award for 2009. Panasonic Selects NXP Silicon Tuner for Blu-ray Disc RecorderNXP Semiconductors today announced that Panasonic has selected NXP's industry leading DVB-T silicon tuners for terrestrial broadcasting reception in its high-end Blu-ray disc recorders. Panasonic Blu-ray recorders take advantage of the tuner's ability to deliver high-quality digital TV reception in one small solution. Freescale ICs featured in Acer’s new DisplayPlus monitorThe DisplayPlus D241H is a 24-inch smart monitor coming soon from Acer that includes Freescale's high-performance, feature-rich i.MX515 applications processor to enable widget applications and multimedia playback. The monitor also incorporates Freescale's MC13892 power management IC and SGTL5000 audio codec. 
Microchip Technology Acquires ZeroG WirelessMicrochip Technology Inc. today announced it has acquired ZeroG Wireless, Inc. an innovator in low-power embedded Wi-Fi solutions based in Sunnyvale, Calif. ZeroG is a privately held fabless semiconductor developer of Wi-Fi-certified transceivers and FCC-certified modules, which further strengthen Microchip's wireless offerings by enabling embedded designers to easily connect to this ubiquitous networking protocol with any 8-, 16- or 32-bit PIC microcontroller. The terms of the deal are confidential. Napatech Expands IPV6 Monitoring SupportNapatech announced the introduction of full IPv6 support in all Napatech PCI-Express network adapters. IPv6 usage is expected to grow with IPv4 addresses running out and the number of Internet users set to increase by 45% over the next 5 years. Napatech has therefore ensured that the advanced packet capture, analysis and transmission capabilities offered for IPv4 today are also supported for IPv6. EnOcean Alliance Shows Innovative Wireless HVAC Solutions at AHR Expo 2010The EnOcean Alliance , an international consortium of 130 companies from the building sector, announces the participation of several Alliance member companies at the upcoming AHR Expo , to be held in Orlando, FL on January 25-27, 2010. Echoflex Solutions Inc, EnOcean Inc, Illumra, Kieback & Peter and BSC Magnum will demonstrate a broad range of the latest EnOcean-based monitoring and control products for HVAC/R applications in booth 1370. Focussing on the energy-saving potential in buildings, products on display will include building energy-management solutions based on EnOcean's new Dolphin system platform; HVAC monitoring and controls; wireless actuators as well as EnOcean-BACnet based solutions for HVAC. Institute for Medical Immunology Adopts Agilent Technologies' Electronic Lab NotebookAgilent Technologies announced that the Institute for Medical Immunology (IMI), part of Universite Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), has chosen the Agilent ELN electronic lab notebook to manage its scientific data. 
Dual Isolated RS232 µModule Transceiver Integrates Isolated PowerLinear Technology Corporation introduced the LTM2882, a 2-channel isolated RS232 µModule transceiver that guards against large ground-to-ground differentials and common mode transients. In practical RS232 systems, ground potentials may vary widely from node to node, often exceeding the tolerable range, resulting in an interruption of communications or destruction of a transceiver. 
Intepro Systems Opens New Sales Office in Shenzhen ChinaIntepro Systems, market leaders in power system and component automated test equipment (ATE), announces the opening of its China headquarters in the Nanshan District in Shenzhen. The new office is the company's first step in bringing direct sales and service support to its increasing numbers of customers in China. 
Development and Mass Production of the HSPPA Series Piezoresistive Type Waterproof MEMS Pressure Sensor (to Detect Absolute Pressure)ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has completed development of the HSPPA series, the world's smallest-class piezoresistive type waterproof MEMS pressure sensor (to detect absolute pressure) that uses barometric and water-pressure detection functions. Mass production commenced in December 2009. A new start for Plessey SemiconductorsPlessey Semiconductors Limited today announced that it has started trading from its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Roborough, Plymouth, UK. Plessey Semiconductors has been created from the acquisition of the share capital of X-FAB UK Limited together with existing key engineering competence within a design and technology centre located in Swindon, UK. The name of the operating business has been subsequently changed to Plessey Semiconductors. 
Intersil's D2Audio WIDESound x 4 enhancement brings full, rich surround-sound listening experience to flat panel TVs and other space-constrained productsIntersil has introduced WIDESound x 4 audio enhancement technology that is ideal for use where it is not possible to employ large or surround loudspeakers. Today's thin flat panel TVs and other leading-edge consumer products are simply not large enough for designers to employ traditional large multi-speaker systems. Yet consumers still demand full, rich audio quality, as well as sleek, attractive product design. 
Dialog Semiconductor Power Management IC selected by LG for Android SmartphoneDialog Semiconductor has announced its DA9035 IC for power management and audio has been designed into the GW880 Smartphone from LG. This design-in is the latest in a series of LG 3G mobile platforms to benefit from Dialog ICs over the past 12 months. 
Agilent Technologies Launches One-Step Setup RT-PCR Kit for Cloning, Gene Expression and QuantificationAgilent Technologies announced availability of the AffinityScript One-Step RT-PCR Kit. The launch of the AffinityScript One-Step RT-PCR Kit represents a re-entry into the one-step RT-PCR market for Agilent's Stratagene Products Division with a market-leading solution for researchers performing end-point RT-PCR. NXP Showcases Technology and Lifestyle Innovation at CES 2010Innovation continues to remain a hot topic and is considered the essence of a prospering economy. NXP Semiconductors will be showcasing a wide range of innovations at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, spanning across the digital home, automotive and industrial spectrum. Through cutting edge semiconductor technology provided by NXP, the company is bringing an affordable and intelligent technology experience to every consumer – from 3D television, cinema like home theatre screens and brilliant automotive sound, to efficient and superior PC sound solutions, LED drivers for gaming applications and energy saving notebook adaptors. For more information, please visit NXP's CES demonstrations at the Wynn Hotel and Casino from January 7-10, 2010. Laird Technologies Launches New Online Antenna Stock LocatorLaird Technologies today announced the launch of its new online antenna stock locator system. The online stock locator provides Laird Technologies' customers an electronic platform to directly access qualified distributors and their available inventory through the Lairdtech.com Website. Bruce Juhl, Laird Technologies Director of Distribution believes the locator is a plus from a customer perspective. 
Intersil wins Electronic Products Product of the Year awardIntersil has announced that editors of Electronic Products Magazine have selected the ISL22317 as one of its Products of the Year for 2009. The editors of Electronic Products--a leading trade publication for electronic design engineers-- evaluated thousands of products launched in 2009. ITTIA and Trident Infosol partnership delivers lightweight embedded RDBMS for the Indian marketITTIA, a global supplier of embedded lightweight relational database software, has appointed Trident Infosol as its representative in the Indian software market. Trident Infosol, with six offices across India, offers extensive in-depth expertise to software application developers for embedded systems and devices. ITTIA's partnership with Trident Infosol will assist Indian companies to build applications for embedded systems and devices that are faster, more reliable and more capable at a lower cost. GOEPEL electronics will run New Technology Days in UK in 2010GOEPEL electronics, leading vendor of JTAG/Boundary Scan equipment and Automated Inspection systems (AOI/AXI) will run its New Technology Days in the UK in 2010. These events will take place on the 9th March 2010 in Duxford and the 11th March 2009 in Bristol. The seminars will be covering latest developments, applications and outlooks in JTAG/Boundary Scan, Functional Test, optical inspection technologies and automotive test solutions. NanoKTN Promotes New Developments In ElectrospinningThe Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK's primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, has announced the date of its first workshop aimed at raising awareness of the manufacture and uses of electrospun nanofibres. ACCO Engineered Systems Becomes Cypress Envirosystems' Gold Alliance PartnerCypress Envirosystems today announced that ACCO and its fully owned subsidiary Sunbelt Controls have completed the training and certification to become a Gold alliance partner for Cypress Envirosystems' Wireless Pneumatic Thermostat solution. Gold alliance status denotes that ACCO is fully certified to perform proposal, estimation, installation, commissioning, and service work to use the Cypress Envirosystems' Wireless Pneumatic Thermostat (WPT) solution to retrofit existing pneumatic HVAC controls. 
New OMAP3 e-book development platformWith 2009 recognized as a watershed year in the evolution of the eBook market, manufacturers and developers are racing to meet consumer demands in this emerging segment. Answering the call for differentiated devices, Texas Instruments Incorporated today unveiled an OMAP 3 processor-based eBook development platform to help manufacturers and developers rapidly deploy their endless ideas to launch new, innovative eBook readers into consumers' hands. Touting a sleek electrophoretic display, TI's comprehensive platform includes the new OMAP3621 applications processor, WiLink 6.0 WiFi/Bluetooth®/FM "combo" connectivity solution, the new TPS6518x electronic paper display power management IC, along with other TI analog solutions, and 3G modem connectivity support. Controlled RGB-LED color light regulation wins Innovation AwardMAZeT won the first prize in the field of Light & Life of the 12th Thuringia Innovation Award 2009 with their innovative controlled LED color light regulation. December 8th, 2009, in front of a broad audience of known representatives of the economic, politic, scientific and media sector, Dr. Fred Grunert - executive of the MAZeT GmbH - received the Innovation Award during the ceremonial events of the Innovation Day Thuringia 2009 in the conference center of the exhibition grounds of the Messe Erfurt. SiTel Semiconductor white paper on DECT as the obvious choice for Home Automation, Control and Security NetworksSiTel Semiconductor has released a whitepaper explaining the unique benefits that DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Technology) and its new low-power mode DECT ULP (Ultra Low Power) offer for Home Automation, Control and Security networks. Entitled "Home automation, control and security: a myriad of options; one obvious choice", the whitepaper compares the ULP version of the familiar cordless telephony standard to a number of other proposed network technologies in key requirements including range, voice capabilities, cost, power consumption and ease of integration. Avago Technologies Announces New Miniature Optical Finger Navigation Input System for Cell Phones and Portable Electronic DevicesAvago Technologies today announced a new miniature optical finger navigation input system for use in a variety of mobile and consumer electronic devices. Avago's OFN solution is user-friendly and targets designers of electronic devices such as mobile phones, MP3 Players, Ultra-Miniature PCs, Game Pads, Digital Cameras and keyboards. 
Access snap-on data reader adds OCR and swipe card capability to hand-held airport computerAccess IS announces an optical character reader and magnetic stripe reader snap-on module that adds new capabilities to the Intermec CN3 and CN4 hand-held computers. These computers are widely used in airports. The Access OCR310-CN3 is available in three models: combined OCR and MSR, MSR only, or OCR only. Just by attaching it to the base of the CN3, the unit is ready to operate. Green LEDs are used to confirm a good read. The OCR310-CN3 is designed to extend applications of the Intermec CN3 into police identification checking, queue busting at airport check-in, security checks at boarding gates, and provision of advanced passenger information (APIS) gathering. The Intermec devices provide integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and users are connected with voice and high-speed data (GSM/EDGE or CDMA/EV-DO). 
Access’ miniature passport and ID card reader is totally portable with Bluetooth wireless connectivityAccess announces OCR315 miniature passport and ID card reader. Designed for reducing queues at airports and for speeding up security checks, it can be used with a variety of handheld and data terminals or as a discrete hand-held device. Built in Bluetooth connectivity gives users total portability and the reader can alternatively connect to the host terminal via a high-speed USB connection. The OCR315 measures just 110 x 46 x 52 mm and weighs 115 g. Its internal battery provides over 11 hours' operation at 100% duty cycle and a full re-charge takes just 3 hours. 
Mirics launches FlexiStream Home Media Center Platform for Windows 7Mirics today announces FlexiStream, enabling PC users to take their home TV with them anywhere on smart phones, PMPs or netbooks. Running on Windows 7, the FlexiStream home-server is used for reception, viewing, recording, real-time re-formatting and IP- streaming of live TV to any kind of portable or handheld device. Instead of expensive hardware and proprietary set-top box technology, FlexiStream makes use of the widely available Windows 7 PC and Mirics FlexiTVTM, the only production global terrestrial TV tuner solution with a sub-$5 bill-of materials. FlexiTV's optimization for the NVIDIA CUDATM architecture enables the NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs) for TV signal processing, video decoding and transcoding, while use of industry-standard streaming formats greatly simplifies the client applications. Leading Companies Announce Enhancements to MSA Standard For Athermal Arrayed Waveguide Grating ModulesNEL, Hitachi Cable, Gemfire, Furukawa Electric, JDSU and NeoPhotonics, leading companies in the planar lightwave circuit passive components industry, today announced an enhanced Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) that provides a standardized form factor for Arrayed Waveguide Grating Modules with an athermal configuration. National Instruments Creates Grant Program to Support the Texas Emerging Technology FundNational Instruments today announced the creation of the NI Texas Emerging Technology Grant Program, which provides software and training services to companies that receive investments from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (ETF). NI created the grant to support the ETF, which the Texas Legislature and Texas Governor Rick Perry created in 2005 to help expedite the development and commercialization of new technologies created in Texas. Companies who receive ETF funding in 2010 are prequalified for the NI Texas Emerging Technology Grant, and those who received funding in previous years are encouraged to apply. NI is also accepting applications from companies who qualify for an ETF grant but have not yet received funding. LatticeECP3 FPGA Family Is Product Of The YearLattice Semiconductor today announced that its LatticeECP3 FPGA family has been named Digital IC Product of the Year by Electronic Products magazine. Freescale, Adobe and Movial collaborate to enable Flash Player 10.1 on Freescale i.MX platformsManufacturers of smart mobile devices built with i.MX processors from Freescale Semiconductor can soon enable Adobe Flash Player 10.1 software for engaging experiences including video playback, animation, gaming and the enjoyment of other rich web content. Through close work with Adobe and Movial, Freescale is bringing Adobe Flash Player 10.1 to its i.MX platforms, enabling the creation of consumer products running either the Linux or Android operating systems and delivering superior video and graphics capabilities. 
Stryker Endoscopy Systems Built with INTEGRITYGreen Hills Software, Inc. today announced that Stryker, a world leader in medical technology solutions, is using Green Hills Software's Platform for Medical Devices, including the safety-certified INTEGRITY real-time operating system and MULTI integrated development environment, in the Stryker Crossfire integrated arthroscopy system. 
Avalue’s Products Won the Eighteenth Taiwan Excellence AwardAvalue is dedicated to developing and manufacturing industrial-graded computers and embedded systems. With a mind of providing service, Avalue keeps developing innovative, user-friendly, and eco-friendly products to satisfy nowadays market's needs. In this year, again, there are three pieces of latest Avalue's inventions honored with the Taiwan Excellence Award, including 1) Fanless Super Anti-Vibration Low-Power Smart Industrial Computer, EPS-AT270; 2) 3.5-inch Micro Smart I/O Module Embedded SBC, ECM-945GSE+ AUX-Series; 3) Industrial-Grade Modularized Low-Power Interactive Panel PC, LPC-1203. Arctic Silicon Devices appoints Broadband Technology for the UK & IrelandArctic Silicon Devices, ASD, based in Norway have appointed Broadband Technology to market their innovative range of Low Power and analog and mixed signal front end ICs World’s first software TV solution from Mirics ships in production volumeMirics today announces it has commenced volume shipments of its software-based broadcast TV receiver, FlexiTVÔ, to its global customer base. FlexiTV rewrites the economics of supporting global standards broadcast reception on PC platform devices such as desktops, notebooks, and netbooks, by implementing the traditional silicon demodulation functionality in software. The ability to offer value-add features such as FlexiTV is especially attractive to PC manufacturers in the current economic climate, as they enable differentiation from competitor products at the lowest cost point. 
Freescale evolves second-generation smartbook form factors with new tablet designFreescale Semiconductor has unveiled the future of the smartbook category with a tablet reference design featuring a 7-inch touch screen with up to four times the viewing area of a typical smartphone and based on a form factor that is approximately one-third the size and volume of today's typical netbook. Sunburst Electronics Rings in New Year with ISO AS9100 Certification--Expanding Aerospace Service LinesSunburst Electronics, a contract manufacturer of electronic controls based in Erie, Pa., announced today that the company has achieved a new quality milestone – ISO AS9100. Frost & Sullivan Ranks Huawei No.1 in World Incremental SDM and ngHLR MarketsHuawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, was ranked first in the world' s incremental SDM (Subscriber Data Management) and ngHLR(next-generation Home Location Register) markets by Frost & Sullivan in their report, World Subscriber Data Management Market, Q3 2009, which covers the first three quarters of 2009. Targeting next-generation mobile radio with LTE: Rohde & Schwarz at Mobile World Congress 2010Rohde & Schwarz will put its T&M expertise on display in Barcelona with its complete product portfolio for new mobile radio and wireless technologies (hall 1, booth 1D33). Solutions for LTE, HSPA+ and WiMAX are available for both manufacturers and network operators and include everything from the measurements required during RF and protocol development through conformance testing, production and network optimization. Mistral launches an FPGA-based Radar ReceiverFurthering its initiative in offering world class electronic solutions to meet the demanding requirements of the aerospace and defense applications, Mistral Solutions, a leading product realization company specializing in real-time embedded solutions, today announced the availability of its Radar Receiver. Siano Powers GPS Mobile TV Revolution with World’s Largest PND MakersLeading mobile TV chip maker, Siano Mobile Silicon (www.siano-ms.com), announced today that the world's largest Personal Navigation Device (PND) makers, Garmin, Mio, Navigon and others – have integrated its leading MDTV receiver chips into their latest consumer GPS products. The design wins represent a major penetration of the consumer GPS market for Siano, further enhancing its position as a one-stop shop for MDTV chip solutions in emerging mobile TV markets. Fairchild Semiconductor's China-Based Global Power ResourceSM Centers Deliver Innovative Solutions to Enable Energy-Efficient System DesignFairchild's Global Power ResourceSM Centers (GPRCs), located in Shenzhen, Shanghai and Taipei, have further enhanced their reputation as a valuable resource for system design engineers around the world by announcing the development of a number of innovative, energy-efficient solutions. These solutions target a wide range of applications and markets including the rapidly emerging LED, netbook and PC power segments. CST University Publication Award 2009: Winners AnnouncedThe CST University Publication Award is an annual grant to university institutes and researchers for their work in the application of 3D EM field simulation. The winners are awarded with extensions to their CST STUDIO SUITE installations. Prysmian and Cabelte join forces in Portugal FTTH BusinessPrysmian Telecom Cables and Systems and Cabelte Cabos Eléctricos e Telefónicos, S.A. have signed an agreement under which they will jointly develop and market FTTH (fibre to the home) solutions in Portugal, extending to include also Mozambique and Angola. A123 Systems and SAIC Motor Form Joint Venture to Tap Growing Chinese Market for Hybrid Electric and Pure Electric VehiclesA123 Systems a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate lithium ion batteries and systems, today announced that they are entering into a joint venture with SAIC Motor Co. Ltd, a leading automaker in China. The focus of the joint venture is to develop, manufacture and sell complete vehicle traction battery systems for use in hybrid electric and pure electric passenger vehicles and heavy duty truck and bus applications in the People's Republic of China, the largest and fastest growing automotive market in the world. Macroblock Awarded the Certificate of Corporate Governance System CG6005Macroblock has been awarded the Certificate of Corporate Governance System CG6005 from the Taiwan Corporate Governance Association (TCGA). TCGA's mission is to be the Navigator and Engineer of Corporate Governance mechanism in Taiwan. Cooperating with the Taiwan Stock Exchange to conduct researches on "Establishing the Corporate Governance Assessment System (completed in June 2004) for Listed Companies in Taiwan; promoting the accreditation of Corporate Governance between Taiwanese companies. Sarantel Announce Design Seminars in AsiaSarantel has announced a series of four design based seminars planned for January 2010 in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. The Data Center Alliance Increases Value and Range of Offerings with the Addition of New MembersMinicom Advanced Systems - a leading developer of IT & KVM remote access and management solutions, announced that its new initiative, the Data Center Alliance (DCA), now has even more quality, best in class IT infrastructure products to offer customers with the addition of two new members, Daxten and DigiPower. 
Wireless Smart Digital Signage Displays Supporting Scala Networks and Content Management SoftwareAmerican Industrial Systems released a new RISC based 10.1 Smart Digital Signboard featuring SMIL Open Standard Architecture support and is also Scala Enabled Photo Frame Edition, supporting Scala Networks and Content Management Software. AIS digital signboards deliver DVD quality signage content in a compact frame you can place anywhere. The compact unit integrates the media player, high brightness display, expandable local storage, and wireless network into a compact sleek housing. Flexible Support Agreement Packages Launched By Oxford InstrumentsOxford Instruments Plasma Technology (OIPT) has launched new, flexible and personalised "Oi Service" Flexible Support Agreements to suit its customers' individual requirements. OIPT Support Agreements offer numerous benefits, including great cost savings on both time and spares, reduced lifetime cost of ownership due to regular maintenance, and reduced downtime. Additional savings can be made when customers purchase a 3 or 5 year contract. Underwriters Laboratories UL Europe Safety Certification Mark Supports European Market Access For Customers WorldwideAs part of its global market access strategy, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification services, announced today its UL Europe Mark (UL-EU). Manufacturers seeking the option of reducing the number of certification marks appearing on a product, now have the option of obtaining the UL-EU Mark in combination with the United States and Canada Listing Marks. The new UL combined Mark represents the first transcontinental mark available to manufacturers from UL's portfolio of Marks. 
Scala and IBASE Partner to Provide Flexible and High-Performing Digital Signage SystemsIBASE Technology and digital signage provider Scala have partnered to deliver embedded digital signage solutions that enhance hardware and software integration capabilities for system integrators. The solutions enable high-performance 3D visualized graphics, running under independent VGA graphic memory to secure stability of the processors to run on Scala. Signage vendors can easily perform thorough, heavy loading graphic processing requests based on IBASE digital signage platforms, drastically reducing testing time and complexity. Cypress TrueTouch Solution Implements Touchscreen in New SH003 Phone by KDDICypress Semiconductor today announced that its TrueTouch touchscreen solution implements the touchscreens for new KDDI mobile phones manufactured by Sharp Communication Systems Group. The SH003 phone offers a 12.1-megapixel camera, and leverages the TrueTouch solution to deliver user-friendly multi-touch gestures to manipulate photo images and control other functions. Cypress previously announced the TrueTouch solution implements the waterproof touchscreen for the KDDI Sportio water beat mobile phone. The 3rd NXP Innovators’ Challenge Presents Six Awards for Green and Energy Savings InnovationsNXP Semiconductors today announced six major award winners including the Best Innovations Award of the 3rd NXP Innovators' Challenge at an award ceremony held in Shanghai. Students and teachers from the 12 finalist teams gathered at the event to witness and celebrate the success of NXP's long term strategy in local talent cultivation and development through the competition. 
OPTEK’s Slotted Optical Switch Employed In Bigbelly Solar Trash CompactorsTT electronics OPTEK Technology's OPB810L51 wide gap slotted optical switch has been employed in BigBelly Solar trash compactors. The OPB810L51 device functions as a non-contact sensor to determine the exact position of the compaction ram. NXP Announces Support for 21:9 Cinema-like DisplayNXP Semiconductors today announced that its TV550 platform now offers direct support for 21:9 panels running at 60 Hz. NXP will be showing HD movies on a 21:9 display panel at the upcoming 2010 CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA in January. The demo will show different use cases that are possible with the TV550, such as full screen "true size" movies. In addition, the demo will show how interactive Internet applications such as widgets, newsfeeds, weather and Video on Demand can run in the remaining screen space, alongside a high-definition 16:9 image. 
STMicroelectronics Accelerates Customers’ Time to Market By Achieving World’s First Single-Chip High-Definition EuroDOCSIS 2.0 Certification for Set-Top Box Reference DesignSTMicroelectronics has achieved EuroDOCSIS 2.0 certification for its production-ready reference design for feature-rich cable set-top boxes (STBs) using the company's STi7141 system-on-chip. As the first to achieve this single-chip mandatory certification for cable high-definition STBs supporting Internet connection, ST has moved to dramatically shorten time-to-market for STB vendors by streamlining acceptance testing for new products that are based on ST reference designs. Agilent and Dow Chemical Celebrate 20 Years of CollaborationAgilent has announced 20 years of technical collaboration with The Dow Chemical Company. The companies celebrated the milestone during a global, interactive event at the Dow corporate headquarters in Midland, Mich. 
Components and Solutions for Medical TechnologySCHURTER products are ideal for use in medical appliances, meeting all the typical requirements such as durability, reliability, safety orientation and design ensuring hygiene as well as user-friendliness and maximum functional integration. Atmel Certifies Avnet Electronics Marketing as Industry's First Distributor of VaultIC Turnkey Security ModulesAtmel and the Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas business region of Avnet, Inc. today announced their newly signed distribution agreement for Atmel's full line of VaultIC turnkey security modules. Avnet will provide secure logistics for these products to customers in the Americas. 
Diodes Incorporated raises USB port protection with single channel power switchesDiodes Incorporated has introduced 0.5A single channel power switches optimized for USB port protection and other 3V-5V hot swap interconnects. The AP2145 (active low enable) and AP2155 (active high enable) provide complete protection solutions for consumer, computing and communication applications subject to the possibility of heavy capacitive loads and short-circuits. Analog Devices Completes Strategic Manufacturing UpgradesAnalog Devices has successfully completed operational improvements to lower cost and achieve greater wafer fabrication efficiencies for its proprietary analog, mixed-signal, and MEMS (micro-electromechanical system) manufacturing process technologies. The improvements to plants in Wilmington, Massachusetts, which were completed Nov. 1, and Limerick, Ireland, finalized earlier in the year, were part of a previously announced multi-year plan to ensure ADI's customers have access to cost-effective and flexible global manufacturing infrastructure. Aeroflex announces expansion of UK product development teamAeroflex announced today that it plans to expand its product development team in the UK and specific to Scotland and its Donibristle facility. The new staffing campaign has been prompted by the continued growth in the market for test and measurement equipment in the sectors addressed by Aeroflex, which include aerospace, defence, and wireless mobile and broadband communications applications. 
Wilson Process Systems invests to ensure systems survive outdoor environmentsWilson Process Systems (WPS), the leading contract manufacturer, is responding to customer requirements for greater levels of environmental protection for systems that are increasingly being used outdoors. The automotive market has had to protect electronics systems for years using conformal coating and resin encapsulation, and other markets such as the industrial and military sectors also require protection. 
congatec AG celebrates 5th anniversarycongatec AG, a leading manufacturer of embedded computer modules, will be celebrating its fifth anniversary on the 1st of January, 2010. It was founded by 13 former Jumptec employees on January 1st, 2005. From the outset the company has been focused on developing Computer-On-Modules (COMs) in various form factors. 
Start your engines! Here comes the brand new range of Packard Bell notebooks and netbook signed by Valentino RossiGreat news from Packard Bell for all Valentino Rossi fans. The nine-times world champion of Moto GP will sign a new and exciting line of Packard Bell products designed for the on-the-go lifestyle of all those who love exclusive, unique, top-performance objects. Huawei First to Showcase Live LTE Services with Telefónica O2 UK with Downlink Speed of 150Mb/sHuawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today announced a successful live trial of LTE (Long Term Evolution) with Telefónica O2 UK, the first fully operational operator LTE trial in the UK. During the trial, a cell peak downlink rate of 150Mbps was achieved in the Slough area, the headquarters of O2 in the UK. A recent showcase also demonstrated real life case studies of future consumer demands on a mobile broadband LTE network, including high definition video streaming, mobile gaming, high speed file transfer and video conferencing. TeliaSonera and Huawei Claim World's Fastest Commercial Mobile Broadband Network with Huawei's LTE SolutionsHuawei,a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world,and TeliaSonera,the largest telecoms operator in Scandinavia and the Baltic countries,today jointly announced the deployment of the world's first LTE commercial network in Oslo,Norway. These services offer maximum speeds of up to 100 Mb/s and are approximately 10 times faster than existing 3G networks. 
AAEON Introduces Advanced System ControllersAAEON announcesd the launch of a new product line—Advanced System Controllers. The debut of this product line is to unveil the new generation of system controllers, which adopt the Mini-ITX form factor with the Intel® Q45 and ICH10DO chipset. The first two products to be launched in this product line are the AIS-Q450 and AIS-Q452. These two models offer an outstanding computing power solution with high graphic performance. Magma Announces SiliconSmart ACE -- New Standard in IP Characterization for 28 nm and BelowMagma Design Automation today announced SiliconSmart ACE, a next-generation intellectual property characterization and modeling tool and the latest addition to the industry-standard SiliconSmart product line. By leveraging new Accelerated Circuit Engine (ACE) technology and embedding Magma's ultra-fast FineSim SPICE simulator, the fully automated SiliconSmart ACE flow delivers more accurate models and faster turnaround time than other tools, setting a new standard in IP characterization and modeling for designs targeted at 28-nanometer (nm) and smaller process nodes. Barix Barionet IP Controllers Integrated with MAC-based XTension Home Automation SolutionBarix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control, and monitoring, announces that XTension, a leading MAC-based home automation application, has implemented full support for Barix' range of Barionet intelligent IP controller devices. Barix Introduces Low Cost, Intelligent IP Network ControllerBarix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control, and monitoring, introduces the Barionet 50, a low-cost IP automation controller, monitoring device and visualization system now shipping for professional and home applications. A fully programmable network controller, the Barionet 50 is ideal for interfacing devices and real world I/O via IP with open, standards based monitoring and control platforms. NeoPhotonics Named To Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2009NeoPhotonics (China) Co., Ltd. has been named to Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 program for Asia Pacific, a ranking of the fastest growing Internet, Media & Entertainment and Communication companies for 2009. Rankings are based on the companies' revenue growth percentage over three fiscal years, from 2006-2008. Deloitte announced the list at the Intercontinental Hotel in Hong Kong on 10 December 2009. Fairchild Semiconductor Selects Cadence as Primary EDA PartnerCadence has announced that Fairchild Semiconductor, a leading global provider of energy-efficient semiconductor technology, has named Cadence as its primary EDA partner following the signing of a multi-year agreement for key Cadence mixed-signal technology. 
Synaptics Debuts Fuse Next-Generation Mobile Phone ConceptSynaptics Incorporated introduced Fuse, a collaborative mobile phone concept, demonstrating the future of user interaction for handsets. Integrating for the first time multiple interface technologies—including multi-touch capacitive sensing, haptic feedback, 3-D graphics, and force, grip, and proximity sensing—the Fuse concept phone showcases exciting new mobile device usage models. Wind River and Datalight Collaborate to Provide Integrated Flash Memory SolutionWind River today announced that it has entered into a reseller agreement with Datalight to sell Datalight FlashFX Pro directly to customers, providing fully integrated support for NAND flash within the VxWorks operating system. NAND flash memory is quickly becoming the standard storage technology for systems requiring high-capacity data storage, including embedded devices like set-top boxes, cameras, automotive infotainment and a range of medical and industrial applications. FlashFX Pro makes it simple for software applications to access flash memory and increases overall device responsiveness. Collaborative Verification Along the Entire Value-Added Chain; SANITAS Research Project Launched Under Management of InfineonA research project to strengthen German competiveness by developing processes and verification methods for more flexible and secure automated manufacturing has been launched by leading German companies. The SANITAS ("Enabling safer systems by a new collaborative verification methodology across the entire value chain") project includes nine partners – research institutes and companies from the semiconductor, automotive and industrial automation sectors – that will work under the project management of the Infineon Technologies AG to complete research by September 2012. The SANITAS project is being funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Infineon’s TPM Security Chips Receive Global TCG and Common Criteria Certification and UK Government Approval; Showing World Trust in Infineon Security Expertise for PC and Data Network ProtectionInfineon Technologies today announced it is the world's first semiconductor provider of TPM (Trusted Platform Module) security chips that successfully passed most stringent security tests currently defined for PC security. The Trusted Computing Group (TCG), an impartial not-for-profit organization, confirmed that Infineon's TPM is "TCG Certified". The TCG certification is based on the international security standard "Common Criteria" and on TCG's own compliance tests. Compliance and security evaluation according to the Common Criteria standard effectiveness level of "moderate" for evaluation assurance level (EAL) 4+, as achieved by Infineon's TPM, is considered to be essential for continued success as a chip supplier for PC security applications. German Research Project CoSiP Lays Foundation for Simultaneous Development of Chip, Package and PCB Board for System-in-Package ApplicationsThe growing complexity of microelectronic systems makes it necessary to align and coordinate the development of chips, packages and boards at a very early stage, especially when it comes to system-in-package (SiP) applications. SAMSUNG Electronics can save up to 90% engineers’ time with ESI’s VisualDSSESI Group announced today the recent implementation of a Simulation-Based Design environment in Samsung Electronics Corporation's (SEC) Visual Display division. The unified Simulation-Based Design environment relies on VisualDSS, ESI's end-to-end Decision Support System enabling companies to build and manage simulation models for multi-domain usage, to manage simulation content and data, and to automate project workflow. 
Korenix Releases JetView Pro, free for download Intelligent NMS Network Management SoftwareTo show users the performance of JetView Pro – the new Korenix patented Intelligent Network Management Software, Korenix provides an exclusive opportunity for a free NMS trial. Administrators can now download the free NMS software from Korenix website and test its various capabilities for the Korenix JetNet, JetPoE, JetRock series managed switches, which support LLDP and JetView Pro features. 
Korenix JetI/O Series Intelligent Ethernet IO Modules – Winner of the “Automation-2009” Exhibition!Korenix is proud to announce, that its JetI/O Series Intelligent Ethernet IO Serial Modules honorably received the 1st place Diploma of "Automation-2009" in the Category of Input/Output Devices at the AISS-AutomaticaA 2009 exhibition in Ukraine. The annual AISS-AutomaticA is a specialized international exhibition and leading national presenter of equipment components and technologies for industrial automation and built systems. Circuit Cellar and WIZnet Launch the iMCU Design Contest 2010The design contest simply requires the use of WIZnet's new chip (the W7100) as part of your embedded project. The W7100 is an Internet MCU integrating a Hardwired TCP/IP core with an 8051 processor. The resulting integration is known as 'iMCU.' Holst Centre, imec and TNO report a world-first plastic transponder circuit at 50 kb/sAt the International Electronics Devices Meeting, Holst Centre, imec and TNO presented the world-first organic transponder circuit with a bit rate of 50kbits/s. This bit rate approaches the requirements for the Electronic Product Coding (EPC) standards. Open-Source SERCOS III Master Library AvailableSERCOS International announces that an open source software driver library for the SERCOS III real-time Ethernet communication system master implementation is now available via the sourceforge.net online-portal. The software can be used by interested users (control manufacturers, tool suppliers) according to the LGPL license, without any license fees and without any usage limitations. Agilent Technologies Recognized for Leadership in LTE and WiMAX Test Equipment MarketAgilent Technologies Inc. has received Frost and Sullivan's Best Practices Award for World Market Share Leadership in LTE and WiMAX test equipment. The award is based on market research showing that Agilent held the highest industry market share in 2008 with 20.2 percent of the market revenues. NXP Introduces Advanced 3DTV ProcessorNXP Semiconductors today announced the availability of the PNX5130, the industry's first video co-processor enabling 3DTV, frame-rate conversion (FRC) and local backlight dimming in a single chip. By eliminating the need for external FPGA devices to support 3DTV, NXP is providing a highly cost-effective post-processing solution that will enable manufacturers to bring competitively priced 3D-enabled TV sets to the mainstream consumer market. The PNX5130 enables conversion of all popular 3DTV formats to both line and frame interleaved displays, and is designed for maximum flexibility to support emerging 3DTV standards. The PNX5130 is available immediately and will be demonstrated at 2010 CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Laird Technologies Named as 2010 Top 100 M2M CompaniesWe are pleased to be named to the M2M 100 for a fourth consecutive year," said Mike Coletta, Laird Technologies' Director of Sales and Product Management, Telematics & Wireless M2M. "We remain dedicated to providing wireless modules, integrated devices and system-level expertise; which enables M2M providers to focus on the service side of the business and succeed." DNA Electronics Wins R&D Prize At Elektra09 European Electronics Industry AwardsDNA Electronics Ltd, a developer of disposable, real-time gene testing at the point-of-care, has been named as the winner of the prestigious R&D prize at the Elektra09 European Electronics Industry Awards. DNA Electronics, a spin-out of Imperial College London, triumphed from a shortlist of five other finalists to be named winner by an independent panel of judges in recognition of its innovative technology and intellectual property strategy. The Elektra09 award ceremony was held on Tuesday 1st December 2009 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. PSMA Announces Special Presentation Session on Nanotechnology at APEC 2010The Power Sources Manufacturers Association Nanotechnology Committee is sponsoring a Special Presentation session at APEC 2010 titled Nanotechnology - The Unique Challenge. The Special Session will take place on Tuesday February 23, 2010 at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs California. Featuring seven experts from industry, law, research and government this special event will provide a broad overview of current nanotechnology applications, materials and intellectual property considerations. Verigy Earns Five Star Customer Satisfaction Award from VLSI ResearchVerigy has received its first five star award for exceptional customer satisfaction from market research and analysis firm VLSI Research Inc. Of the 13 companies to receive the award this year, Verigy is the only test equipment manufacturer. This annual award is based on a company's performance in six categories: cost of ownership, quality of results, product performance, customer service, technical leadership, and commitment. SiTel wins 2009 Frost and Sullivan Green Excellence AwardSiTel Semiconductor yesterday received the Frost and Sullivan 2009 Global Enterprise VoIP Semiconductors Green Excellence Award in Product Innovation, for its energy-efficient Green VoIP processor range. The award is clear recognition of SiTel's commitment to delivering low-power, environmentally friendly VoIP and DECT / CAT-iq IC solutions, which enable enterprise manufacturers to reduce power consumption by up to 2 Watts per desktop phone. TEAC Selects ADI Blackfin Processor for New Chromatic Tuner/RecorderAnalog Devices, Inc. announced today that TEAC Corporation, a premier designer and manufacturer of professional audio equipment, has selected ADI's Blackfin processor as the processing platform for its new PT-7 Chromatic Tuner/Recorder designed by TASCAM, the company's recording equipment brand. The recorder leverages Blackfin's converged platform for audio signal and control processing, along with complementary ADI high-precision analog components, providing musicians, educators and students with advanced features in a small form factor at a very competitive price point. Freescale sees growth in smart mobile devicesConsumer demand for faster, sleeker, longer-playing mobile devices has helped Freescale Semiconductor establish early leadership in the smart mobile devices category – a fast growing market segment that includes smartbooks, eBook readers, smartphones and other mobile consumer products. NanoKTN and JEMI Host Workshop To Look At Packaging and Integration Challenges For Micro & Nano-enabled SensorsThe Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network has announced the date of the 21st of January for its next micro and nano-enabled sensors workshop. This follows on from a series of collaborations with JEMI and the Sensors & Instrumentation KTN. Dialog Semiconductor Sweeps Hat-trick of Industry Technology AwardsDialog Semiconductor plc completed a hat-trick of major European awards by winning the GSA's EMEA Leadership Council Award. This adds to the two Elektra European Electronics Industry Awards won earlier this month - Company of the Year and Fabless Semiconductor Supplier of the Year. 
Tekdata reveals miniature contribution to astronomical challengeTekdata Interconnections' Cryoconnect Division has completed delivery of bespoke flight harnesses for the Alpha Mass Spectrometer, a space-research instrument due to be launched to the International Space Station aboard one of the last ever NASA Space Shuttle missions in July 2010. 
DAILY unveils UHF RFID Handheld Reader for Industrial UsesDAILY RFID has released its new UHF(860~960MHz) RFID Handheld Reader for industrial and harsh environments (IP64 protection). And the light-weight, user-friendly design of DL770 makes it easy to use. This rugged RFID Handheld device, with a smart keyboard, is ideal for using under harsh environment. And its 4400mAh battery can support it to operate for a long time on a single charge. Besides, a USB interface and TF Slot are offered for accurate, real-time data collection. 
e-con Systems - Camera Solution for the GumstixOMAP35xx Overo Series of Computer on Modulese-con Systems Inc., a leading Camera solutions company based out of St Louis, USA and Chennai, India has unveiled the e-CAM32_OMAP_GSTIX, the 3.2 Megapixel autofocus Gumstix Overo camera board. The camera module embedded on the e-CAM32_OMAP_GSTIX is based on Omnivision's OV3640 CMOS image sensor. Laird Technologies Releases the Next Generation of Tunnel Series Thermoelectric AssembliesThe Tunnel Series TEAs are designed with a patented, high-performance cross flow technology maximizing heat transfer when pulling air through a heat exchanger. Heat is absorbed and dissipated through a high density heat sink equipped with sheet metal shrouds and fans. The number of airflow paths required is minimized when compared to traditional impingement flow TEAs. 
Switchtec's timers for complex control and space saving applicationsAnly multi-function timers from specialist distributor Switchtec offer a wonderful combination of compact size with excellent functionality, providing smarter control for a host of applications. 
AWS Group believes momentum for SC21 as ‘flagship vehicle for change’ in defence and aerospace sectors is growingDuring a recent address to the A|D|S Quality Conference at RAF Cosford, Mike Berridge, Director of Business Improvement for AWS Group - one of the UK's leading independent Electronic Manufacturing Solutions (EMS) providers - gave his views on the SC21 program, highlighting significant challenges for the defence and aerospace sector. AWS is one of only 16 companies out of 7000 suppliers to the aerospace industry to have been accredited with recognition awards to SC21, and this low figure, said Berridge, was an issue in itself, although he believes momentum is now building. Viper Aid To Acoustic PositioningApplied Acoustics Easytrak Portable acoustic navigation system uses Eurotech's VIPER single board computer to play a key communications role. Easytrak can undertake a wide range of tracking and positioning tasks for seabed mapping, towfish tracking and controlling robotic vehicles. It is also used to locate subsea divers, so is critical to the safety of personnel. 
Renesas Technology Introduces Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM) Family Designed for Multi-Layer Packet ProcessingRenesas Technology Europe today introduced a high-performance TCAM (Ternary CAM) Series, comprising a portfolio of TCAM memory products to enable high speed packet processing for networking equipment such as routers and switches. The first product in the series is the R8A20410BG TCAM, which has a capacity of 20Mbits and delivers industry-leading high-speed search performance of up to 360 MSPS/Table. Sample shipments will begin in December 2009. Analog Devices Enables HD Image Acquisition With Single-Chip Solutions For Medical, Industrial And Scientific DesignsAs medical, industrial and scientific markets increasingly adopt high-definition (HD) image acquisition systems, designers of such systems must confront a host of signal-processing complexities in order to accurately capture and record high-resolution images. To address these challenges, Analog Devices has introduced two high-performance, highly integrated 14-bit HD image signal processors: the 75 MSPS dual-channel AD9978A--the industry's fastest-- and the 72 MSPS quad-channel ADDI7004. These single-chip solutions enable designers to create multi-channel CCD (charge-coupled device) or CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) HD image acquisition systems that can deliver the degree of clarity, visibility and accuracy needed for today's high-resolution requirements. Vitesse Expands Deployment of Magma's Talus 1.1 Digital Implementation SystemMagma Design Automation has announced that Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation, a leading provider of advanced IC solutions for Carrier and Enterprise networks, expanded deployment of Magma's Talus(R) 1.1 RTL-to-GDSII IC implementation software. A longtime Magma user, Vitesse utilizes the Talus platform to incorporate more functionality into ICs while reducing power consumption, turnaround time and development costs. China Mobile Completes 'The Green Roof of the World' ProjectChina Mobile, the world's leading telecommunication operator, completed 'The Green Roof of the World' project. Solar energy and wind power are available now in at least 1,000 power sites in western China, at an average height of 4,000 meters above sea level. Compared with coal-fired power plants, 4400 tons of standard coal are saved each year with a corresponding reduction of SO2 92.8 tons, 14504 tons of CO2 emissions, and 1080 tons of soot. Digi's Spectrum Design Solutions Collaborates with Qualcomm to Promote Wireless M2M Designs Incorporating Gobi TechnologyDigi International has announced that Spectrum Design Solutions, Digi's wireless consulting group and a leading embedded cellular integrator, is developing machine-to-machine (M2M) designs using Qualcomm's Gobi™ modules and working with Qualcomm to promote such M2M designs and Qualcomm's Gobi technology. Gobi technology provides global, multi-mode 3G connectivity for High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) and Evolution-Data Optimized (EVDO) networks in a single module. This enables a device such as an embedded gateway to support multiple cellular networks for data connectivity throughout the world and minimizes risk by allowing customers to support a different standard in the future than initially selected. Spectrum expects to help customers reduce time-to-market of Gobi-enabled wireless M2M products by up to 50 percent. PROMISE Technology Strengthens Leadership in Storage Industry with Introduction of SuperTrak 6G RAID SolutionPROMISE TechnologyInc., a leading supplier of versatile RAID storage solutions catering to customers fromenterprise to consumer, announced today its SuperTrak 6G SAS RAID controller cards with enterprise-level features for use in the entry, SMB and OEM markets. According to a recent research report published by Gartner in August1, "RAID systems have become pervasive for data storage and are recognized as a 'needed' feature rather than an 'additional' feature in storage systems." This introduction provides enterprise-class performance, reliability and versatility at an affordable price; it marks the next advancement in storage, whereby customers have more choice, value and a wider range of technology features than available before. 
VIA Brings Enhanced Windows 7 Desktop to Life with Power Efficient DX10.1 ChipsetVIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced the VIA VN1000 digital media chipset for next generation desktop and all-in-one PCs, offering a world-class HD multimedia entertainment platform compatible with the advanced desktop features of Microsoft Windows 7. Hemisphere GPS Launches Air IntelliStar Guidance System for Aerial ApplicationToday, from the 43rd annual National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) Convention and Exhibition, Hemisphere GPS unveiled Air IntelliStar, the latest addition to its precision aerial product line. IntelliStar is the new standard for state-of-the art GPS guidance for aerial applicators. It builds upon the features of the popular Hemisphere GPS Air M3 guidance system adding many new features including increased processing power and memory, additional serial and USB ports and internal controllable relays, all in a more robust and rugged design. 
GL Enhances T1 E1 Analyzer Products and SoftwareGL Communications Inc. announced today the release of T1 E1 Analyzer Software Version 5.28 with new applications and enhancements. Briefing the news to the media, Mr. Vijay Kulkarni, CEO of the company said, Our T1 E1 Analysis suite of products provides comprehensive analysis and emulation capabilities for voiceband analysis and signaling protocol analysis. Two new applications introduced into the T1 E1 version 5.28 are: Call Data Records and Voice Band Analyzer". He added, "Call Data Records (CDR) is an optional application. It works with CCA (Call Capture and Analysis) and VBA (Voice Band Analyzer) applications and generates Call Summary and Call Detail reports. CDR provides comprehensive information on each and every call occurring on T1 E1 lines. Minicom Celebrates the Opening of Shanghai OfficeMinicom Advanced Systems - a leading developer of IT & KVM remote access and management solutions, is proud to announce the opening of the Minicom China office in Shanghai. The Shanghai office joins Minicom's global network of offices in North America, Europe and APAC. The office will be headed by Kingsun Kwok, based in Shanghai, with other representatives located in Beijing and in Guangzhou. Oxford Instruments gets Order from IMB Barcelona for Cluster SystemOxford Instruments Plasma Technology (OIPT), leader in producing systems and processes for etch, deposition and growth, has recently received an order from IMB Barcelona for its System100 cluster platform with two ICP-RIE process modules. The systems will be used for Aluminium etching, one of Oxford Instruments areas of expertise. 
Spellman Expands its Mexican OperationsSpellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, a leading manufacturer of custom high voltage power conversion products, announces the expansion of its Matamoros, Mexico operations. As a direct result of Spellman's focus on cycle time, quality improvement and cost reduction, Spellman de Mexico's Plant 2 facility, (which opened for operation March 2008), has added 25,000 square feet (2320 square meters) to expand metal fabrication and bring plating activities in-house. Spellman's total manufacturing footprint in Matamoros is now 150,000 square feet (13,935 square meters). 
Cypress's PowerPSoC Integrated Embedded Power Controllers Wins 2009 Elektra Award for Power Systems Product of the YearCypress Semiconductor has announced that Electronics Weekly magazine has selected Cypress's PowerPSoC® family of integrated embedded power controllers as the winner of the 2009 Elektra Award for "Power Systems Product of the Year." The family offers the industry's first single-chip solution to control and drive high-power LEDs. The devices integrate four constant-current regulators and four 32V MOSFETs with Cypress's PSoC programmable system-on-chip, which includes programmable analog and digital blocks, a microcontroller, and memory. ACW wins prestigious European electronics industry awardACW Technology Ltd., the independent UK market leader in contract electronics manufacturing (CEM), was named Contract Manufacturer of the Year at the Elektra European Electronics Industry Awards. 
CETECOM Essen: OTA testing for Wi-Fi Mobile Converged Devices and A-GPSCETECOM's Over-The-Air (OTA) Performance test centre in Essen (Germany) has recently been officially authorized by the CTIA and Wi-Fi Alliance® to execute RF Performance Evaluation of Wi-Fi Mobile Converged Devices on their behalf and according to their test plan. AS 9100 B certification awarded to Dongguan Somacis GraphicDriven by Aerospace and Avionics market opportunities, Dongguan Somacis Graphic (DSG) has successfully achieved the AS 9100 certification for the manufacture and sale of Rigid and Rigid Flex printed circuit boards. 
JAOtech wins e-Legacy Medical Advances Award for its Installation at The Children’s Hospital, SheffieldJAOtech has announced that a project in which it supplied patient bedside terminal system at The Children's Hospital, Sheffield, received the Medical Advances Award at the e-Legacy awards, voted for by readers of the UK publication Electronic Product Design. Arrow Electronics UK, Analog Devices and ARM to host a “Healthcare Technology Day”Arrow Electronics UK has teamed up with Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) and ARM to run a UK seminar targeted at engineers designing advanced electronics products for the healthcare market. NXP Hits Shipment Milestone With its SmartMX Security ChipNXP Semiconductors today announced that its Identification Business has reached a major milestone, having shipped over 500 million SmartMX security chips. Since the product launched in 2001, NXP's SmartMX chips have been incorporated into a wide variety of contact and contactless applications which require strong layers of security at the hardware and software level, including payment and bank cards, access management schemes, mass transit infrastructures, device authentication and eGovernment solutions such as ePassports, driver licenses, national ID and health cards. 
Toshiba Develops High Performance CMOS Device Technology for 20nm Generation LSIToshiba has announced that it has developed a breakthrough technology for steep channel impurity distribution that delivers a solution to a key problem for 20nm generation CMOS technology. The technology opens the door to a future generation of LSI fabricated with bulk CMOS technology, the mainstream technology in today's LSI, by achieving the world's first practical fabrication process applicable to 20nm generation CMOS devices. 
ACAL Technology waits for news of Rosetta SpacecraftACAL Technology is entering the final five years of a fifteen-year wait confident that a custom heater mat, designed in collaboration with Honeywell, will fulfill its vital role in allowing the Rosetta spacecraft to sample the surface of the comet, Churyumov-Gerasimenko. 
Frost & Sullivan Award Recognises ZMDI’s Commitment to Developing Innovative, ‘Green’ ProductsThe Frost & Sullivan '2009 European Sensors & Sensor Interfaces Green Excellence Product Innovation Award,' is presented to Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden AG (ZMDI). The award recognises the company's energy-efficient sensor interfaces, sensor signal conditioners, temperature sensors and other application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) that have helped customers in the automotive, medical, industrial and consumer industries to meet the world's growing demand for energy-efficient solutions. Ultimately, ZMDI's energy-efficient products have been a part of realising a greener environment, with a dedicated focus on extending battery life, saving fuel and reducing carbon emissions. KarmelSonix Asthma Management Devices Utilize Analog Devices’ Technology for Disease ManagementAnalog Devices has announced today that KarmelSonix, pioneers in medical device development for asthma management, have chosen Analog Devices' Blackfin digital signal processors and advanced signal chain components to power its products. KarmelSonix's non-invasive acoustic technology devices, the WholterTM, an overnight pulmonary monitor, and the WheezometerTM, a personal asthmatic assessment device, address the critical need of over 300 million asthma sufferers worldwide, and over 50 million people in G7 countries alone, to self-assess and manage their threatening asthma symptoms- a capability previously available only at clinicians' offices or hospitals. 
itemic boosts product portfolio in the field of production control for semiconductors, photovoltaics, MEMS, automotive and medical equipment by taking over ASSA Systemsitemic AG, the provider of software solutions for process automation, has taken over the Potsdam ASSA Systems GmbH, a provider of software systems for production control. The software solutions of ASSA Systems allow itemic to supplement their product portfolio, especially in the areas of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), equipment interfaces and process control techniques for production and logistics. By combining itemic's technologies for Statistical Process Control (SPC) with the real-time manufacturing process control systems by ASSA Systems, both companies are now able to offer their customers overall solutions, which significantly improve process safety and the ability to respond in the case of complex production processes and hence reduce manufacturing costs. Loongson achieves first-pass silicon with Synopsys CustomSim circuit simulation solutionSynopsys, Inc. today announced that Loongson Technology Co., Ltd. achieved first-pass silicon success on its 65nm, multicore, high performance Loongson-3 CPU design using Synopsys' CustomSim circuit simulator. The CustomSim solution was successfully deployed for timing and dynamic power simulation of advanced full-custom blocks, PLL, HyperTransport, register file, and content-addressable memory. The CustomSim solutions's SPICE-level precision and higher performance versus other FastSPICE tools enabled Loongson to achieve first-pass silicon success with 3x faster verification turnaround time. 
Toshiba develops essential technology for spintronics-based MOS field-effect transistorToshiba Corporation today announced that it has developed MOSFET1 cell based on spin transport electronics, or spintronics, an advanced semiconductor technology that makes use of the spin and magnetic moment inherent in electrons. Toshiba has fabricated a spintronics cell and verified its stable performance for the first time, and will present full details of the cell and its technologies at the International Electronics Devices Meeting2 in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.. National Instruments Announces the Embedded Virtualisation Webcast SeriesNational Instruments has announced the Embedded Virtualisation Webcast Series, a live, joint webcast series from NI and Intel that focuses on virtualisation technology from introductory information and business benefits, to key underlying technologies and implementation details. By viewing this free webcast series, engineers, scientists and embedded designers can gain important information needed to understand virtualisation, select a software solution and implement that solution quickly. Laird Technologies Opens New Bangalore Wireless M2M Design CenterLaird Technologies, Inc. today announced the opening of its new wireless M2M design center in Bangalore, India. 
Isabellenhütte and Sensor-Technik Wiedemann to Co-operateSensor-Technik Wiedemann (STW), based in Kaufbeuren, and Isabellenhütte Heusler from Dillenburg have joined forces to develop a battery management solution for utility vehicles featuring hybrid drive technology. The two firms have now signed a co-operation agreement that will pave the way for further joint efforts in development and production of key components for electric drives. Synopsys chosen as primary EDA partner by HisiliconSynopsys has announced that Hisilicon Technologies Co., Ltd., a worldwide provider of ASICs and solutions for communication network and digital media, and a subsidiary of Huawei Technologies, has established Synopsys as its primary EDA partner across its implementation and verification design flows. Hisilicon has signed an expanded business agreement to extend its use of Synopsys' IC Compiler place-and-route technology and DesignWare(R) IP as well as other tools from the broad spectrum of Synopsys' Galaxy Implementation and Discovery Verification Platforms. PMC-Sierra Awards Scholarships for PTN and OTN Research at the Beijing University of Posts and TelecommunicationsPMC-Sierra, Inc the premier Internet infrastructure semiconductor solution provider, today announced the winners of its 2009 scholarship program for the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. In a joint effort with BUPT's Institute of Information Photonics and Optical Communications, this year's program supports in-depth research in Packet Transmission Network and Optical Transport Network technologies. DEK challenges German electrical engineering skills shortage on home soilThe much-publicised skills shortage currently facing the German economy is causing concern across many critical industries, not least in the field of electronic engineering which has long been one of the country's strongholds. Leading businesses have rallied around to encourage more young people into the sector; the latest being DEK which recently welcomed a student delegation to its stand at Munich's Productronica exhibition. Magnet systems for neutron scattering experimentsOxford Instruments has collaborated with two World-class neutron scattering facilities, the ISIS Neutron Source (STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot) and the ILL neutron facility (Institut Laue-Langevin, Grenoble) to deliver the first high field helium recondensing magnets. Oxford Instruments wins Excellence AwardThe British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) has announced that Oxford Instruments KK has won the prestigious Corporate Excellence category at the 2009 British Business Awards. Shenzhen Government Recognizes NeoPhotonics as a Center of Excellence for Engineering and R&DNeoPhotonics Corporation announced today that its Shenzhen, China operation was honored by the Shenzhen Bureau of Science, Technology and Information which has designated the company as a "Center of Excellence" for Engineering and R&D. Agilent Technologies Announces Completed Acquisition of Keithley Instruments' RF Product LineAgilent Technologies Inc and Keithley Instruments Inc today announced that the sale of substantially all of Keithley's RF product line to Agilent is now complete. As Keithley previously announced, the parties had signed a definitive agreement for the sale on Nov. 19, 2009. STMicroelectronics Reorganizes Regional StructureSTMicroelectronics has announced changes in its global sales and marketing organization, aimed at better serving its customers, improving the overall effectiveness of its sales and marketing structure, The moves, which will be effective January 1, 2010, will consolidate ST's regions in Asia to two: Greater China & South Asia, Japan & Korea. New € 20 million investment to increase the production capacity in the high and extra high voltage cables manufacturing unit of BaoyingPrysmian has been awarded a strategic contract in the sector of Extra High Voltage power transmission links in China. The Group will provide Anhui Xiangshuijian Pumped Storage Co. Ltd, a China State Grid affiliate company, a 500 kV underground cable system. The project completion is due by January 2011 and will be a significant step for Prysmian to provide the Chinese market with technology developed locally. Mercury Computer Systems Delivers Computing to Artiza Networks for Next-Generation Wireless Test EquipmentMercury Computer Systems, Inc. a leading provider of high-performance, embedded computing solutions for image, sensor, and signal processing applications, announced initial shipments of its Ensemble 8000 Series AdvancedTCA (ATCA) system to Artiza Networks, supporting Artiza's market-leading, next-generation test equipment for wireless applications. The Ensemble 8000 Series platform meets the rigorous performance requirements of this application due to the combination of DSP, FPGA, and control plane processing coupled to the RapidIO® deterministic switch fabric. 
VenaHub - keeping the connected patient on trackCambridge Consultants, a leading technology product design and development firm, has today unveiled VenaHub, a data collection and aggregation system that promises to simplify personal health management in a connected health environment. VenaHub employs a small pocket device to capture data from a user's ecosystem of wireless medical devices, which it then integrates into a customizable online health information portal. Altera's Stratix IV FPGAs to Power XDI's dbX Analytics ApplianceAltera Corporation today announced its high-performance Stratix® IV FPGAs have been designed into XtremeData Inc.'s next-generation dbX family of database appliances designed specifically for the unconstrained analysis and exploration of large databases. Huawei Receives Light Reading' s 2009 Top Picks Award for Its Transport and Router ProductsHuawei' s OSN8800 NG-WDM platform and NE40E universal service router were recognized as Light Reading' s 2009 Top Picks in Carrier Transport category and Switching and Routing category respectively. Huawei and Telecom Italia Completes Italy' s First LTE Test to Demonstrate Ultrabroadband Mobile TechnologyHuawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, announced the completion of a joint LTE (Long Term Evolution) test with Telecom Italia (TI). Using 14 LTE cells on the existing mobile broadband infrastructure in Turin, the test successfully showcased a downlink speed of over 140Mb/s per cell, demonstrated by three simultaneous connections. Mitsubishi Electric Selects eASIC For Display Wall CubeseASIC Corporation, a provider of NEW ASIC devices, today announced that Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Kyoto Works), a leading global manufacturer of display wall systems, has selected eASIC's Nextreme NEW ASICs for its Seventy Series Display Wall Cube Systems. Mitsubishi Electric used eASIC's Nextreme devices to replace existing gate-arrays and improve the video processing system performance by 50%. LBT Patent Approved by USPTOLight-Based Technologies has developed an analog control circuit for a plurality of light sources. The company has been issued U.S. Patent No. 7,570,183 on August 4th, 2009 to protect this invention. Avnet, TI and Xilinx Launch Analog eLab Videocast SeriesAvnet, Texas Instruments and Xilinx have launched a new multi-part, videocast series emphasizing TI's Fusion Digital Power solutions for the latest generation of Xilinx fieldprogrammable gate arrays (FPGAs). This new Analog eLab Videocast series features engineering subject matter experts from Avnet, TI and Xilinx discussing a myriad of design topics, in a round-robin format, and utilizing TI's eLab video cast format. 
NBS signs representative agreement with UTI in New EnglandLeading EMS provider NBS today announced the appointment of Universal Technology Inc. as sales representatives in New England. UTI will represent NBS across a six state region spanning from Maine to Connecticut. UTI was founded in 1992 and boasts a stellar history including 20 different "Representative of the Year" and numerous Individual Design Win Awards. Cortex-M0 Processor – Fastest Licensing Arm ProcessorARM announced today that the Cortex-M0 processor is the fastest licensing ARM processor, having secured 15 licenses already this year, with more predicted by the end of 2009. Cortex-M0 was released just nine months ago. 
Navilock introduces u-blox powered GPS USB stick for Windowsu-blox, a leading fabless vendor of embedded positioning and wireless communications semiconductors and solutions, is pleased to announce that its UBX-G5010 single-chip GPS receiver is at the heart of Navilock's new USB GPS logger device designed for Windows XP and Vista. 
EPLAN Data Portal boosts project speedEngineers need suitable component data that can be imported directly into a project. The web-based EPLAN Data Portal delivers around 100,000 pieces of the latest tested and certified component and device data from numerous component manufacturers - thereby giving users an extra productivity boost. 
Like a Phoenix - Pulse Electronics celebrates its best year on recordChristmas tends to be a time of reflection for all - but few more so than for Pulse Electronics, the UK-based and privately-owned designer and manufacturer of power supplies and systems. 2009 marks Pulse's best year on record for sales; a remarkable achievement considering the current economic climate and that, six years ago, the company was almost destroyed by fire. Farnell Europe Wins Top AwardFarnell Europe have scooped the 'Distributor of the Year Award' at this year's European Electronics Industry Awards (Elektra.) 
Sealevel Systems Revamps International Partners ProgramSealevel is ramping up their international partnership efforts in 2010 with the addition of a new international sales manager, an online partner portal, and an upgraded partner benefits. In late 2009, James Priest signed on as Sealevel's international sales manager. Before joining Sealevel in 2009, Priest headed up the sales team at Impulse Corporation (UK). While at Impulse, he increased Sealevel's U.K. revenue by 300%. Fairchild Semiconductor Supports SOS Children's VillagesFairchild Semiconductor has donated a kitchen to a local initiative of SOS Children's Villages in Germany. The appliances were part of an energy-efficient demonstration and consisted of a refrigerator, washing machine, sink, range hood and cabinets. New Android Stream Media Player has been released by PSA Inc.Professional Software Associates, Inc. released the initial version of the Stream Media Player for Android phones. The player is available for free download from the Android Market. The player provides functionality to stream video using the RTP/RTSP protocol. During the first days following the release the player was downloaded by thousands of users. Mitsubishi Electric Selects Analog Devices' Sharc Processor For Its Automotive Digital Process CenterAnalog Devices, Inc. today announced that Mitsubishi Electric has selected ADI's SHARC processor as the digital signal processing engine within its DIATONE DA-PX1 Digital Process Center, the company's aftermarket automotive audio amplifier. Leveraging ADI's 32-bit, floating point SHARC digital signal processor at the heart of the DIATONE DA-PX1, Mitsubishi Electric has pioneered several 'industry first' audio processing features that yield remarkable sound quality and advanced acoustic equalization. Location Based Services are being driven by application developers concludes Plextek sponsored eventThe Location Based Services (LBS) market is now being driven by application developers rather than the technologies. This was one of the conclusions from the Cambridge Wireless event, 'How do we make location a desirable experience?' that was hosted and sponsored by design consultancy Plextek Ltd. Consumers demand better access to multimedia content on portable devices, but at zero device cost premium, says surveyUsers of mobile computing and portable communications devices want to access more multimedia content, but are being held back by the lack of availability of low-cost, converged functionality devices, according to the results of a survey conducted by ABI Research on behalf of Mirics Semiconductor. The survey results also highlight that while users of portable consumer electronics (CE) devices have a clear vision of the increased functionality they would like from their device, they are not prepared to pay a price premium for these added features. RFMD Releases Green GaN CATV Amplifier Module PortfolioRF Micro Devices today released green gallium nitride (GaN) based CATV amplifier modules. The D10040200PL1 and D10040230PL1 are designed for use as power doubler amplifiers in current and next generation CATV infrastructure applications. Avnet Embedded Announces new French structureAvnet Embedded today announced its new structure in France following the integration of Abacus Embedded, part of the Abacus Group that Avnet acquired earlier this year. Axess Technology, a leading French distributor of embedded products and solutions that was part of Abacus Embedded, now operates under the Avnet Embedded umbrella. The new structure offers Axess customers a significantly larger product range as well as product labs and integration services to help them get their products to market faster. Altium expands in RomaniaAltium has appointed Elinktron Technology SRL as a reseller in Romania. Elinktron will sell Altium Designer, Altium's next generation electronics design solution, its NanoBoard series of FPGA-based development boards, and its TASKING embedded software development tool. 
JAOtech awarded ‘Best Use of Technology’ at The Startups Awards 2009JAOtech, manufacturer of bedside Smart Terminals, have won the Best Use of Technology award at the Startups Awards. On receiving the award, Warren Kressinger-Dunn, Managing Director of JAOtech said: "We are proud to receive our second award in as many months and be recognised for our worldwide business success. Technology is a valuable tool in the healthcare environment and our Smart Terminals not only supply entertainment and communication to the patients, but also provide staff with instant and secure access to medical records at the bedside." “Design and Optimization of BLDC and Induction Motors” Course In January 2010Beginner and experienced motor designers are invited to attend a one day course on how to design and optimize two popular classes of machines – electronically commuted brushless dc and induction types. This course is a part of the preconference agenda of 2010 Motor, Drive & Automation Systems, being held in Orlando, Florida on January 27th, 2010. Lattice Ships 25 Millionth MachXO Programmable Logic DeviceLattice Semiconductor has announced that it has shipped over 25 million MachXO PLDs. Broadly adopted in a wide range of high volume, cost sensitive applications, customers worldwide are using the MachXO PLD family due to its unparalleled ease-of-use, flexibility, system integration and price. 
Switchtec offers IP65 mains changeover switches for use in wet environmentsSuitable for outside use and in 'wet' environments, Telergon enclosed changeover switches from specialist distributor Switchtec have been designed with the end user in mind, offering safety and security in aesthetically pleasing housings. Terex Selects Zuken as Vendor of Choice for Electrical DesignTerex Corporation, a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, has named Zuken as its preferred supplier of electrical design software. The decision was based on a combination of E³.series technical functionality and Zuken's global support network. Barix Audio over IP Devices Enable Centralized Monitoring for Iowa DOT’s Interstate Radio BroadcastsBarix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control, and monitoring, announces that the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is using a Barix Audio over IP solution to monitor its highway traffic updates now being broadcast to interstate commuters around Iowa. 
LVDTs ideally suited to high duty cycle applicationsApplications that call for continuous or repetitive measurement can place considerable demands on transducers. Demands that RDP Electronics Ltd's range of LVDTs are well suited to meet. Hemisphere GPS Announces the New Outback AutoMate for Planter Section ControlToday, Hemisphere GPS announced the release of the new version of Outback AutoMate for Planter Section Control. The new version includes advanced software and three customized planter kits for the already successful boom section control product. This version also features 10 new languages in support of growing international market opportunities. Outback AutoMate provides automatic control of spray booms and planter sections, and is designed to work with Outback Guidance(R) systems, such as Outback S(TM), Outback S2(TM), Outback S-Lite(TM), Outback S3(TM), and Outback Sts(TM). Hemisphere GPS Launches Punjabi Version of Outback S-Lite to Capture Precision Agriculture Business in IndiaHemisphere GPS has launched a new version of the Outback S-Lite GPS guidance system. The new product carries over all the proven features of the existing versions and now supports the Punjabi language. The Outback S-Lite compact size, expandable features and sub-meter accuracy make it an ideal entry-level GPS guidance solution for farming applications including spraying, spreading, broad-acre tillage and seeding applications. austriamicrosystems expands CMOS, High-Voltage, High-Voltage Flash and RF Multi Project Wafer Service for Foundry Customersaustriamicrosystems business unit Full Service Foundry expands its fast and cost-efficient ASIC prototyping service, known as Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) or shuttle run, in 2010 with a more extensive schedule. The service which combines several designs from different customers onto one wafer offers significant cost advantages for foundry customers as the costs for wafer and masks are shared among a number of different shuttle participants. 
French Research Centre Purchases PlasmalabOxford Instruments Plasma Technology (OIPT) has recently won a contract with French research centre, STnano in Strasbourg, France for the supply of a Plasmalab® System80 Plus ICP system. STnano is the new Strasbourg nanofabrication platform, established jointly by IPCMS (a CNRS lab) and University of Strasbourg (UdS), and has expertise in the design of nanostructures through topdown methods, and the study of their magnetic properties. Minicom Introduces the Data Center AllianceMinicom Advanced Systems - a leading developer of IT & KVM remote access and management solutions, is proud to announce a new initiative, the Data Center Alliance (DCA). The Data Center Alliance was formed with Minicom, Wright Line, ServerTechnology, Uptime Devices, and Digi International to fill the information gap in the marketplace by providing a centralized, comprehensive source for building successful IT infrastructures. 
Leading players in the Test industry working to enable Test capability for certification of next generation mobile devicesAnritsu and CETECOM have revealed to the industry their efforts and co-operation to enable Certification testing of the new generation 'LTE' mobile devices. As the expected launch dates in 2010 for LTE networks come closer, and various suppliers reveal plans and trials results for LTE devices, the test industry has shown that they are also prepared for the certification process for the launch of LTE devices. Fairchild Semiconductor Sponsors Turkey Trot Fittest Firm CompetitionFairchild Semiconductor is to participate in the Applied Materials 'Silicon Valley Turkey Trot'. Fairchild is sponsoring the Fittest Firm Competition, one of several races within the race, which challenges every company in Silicon Valley to register as many employees as they can for the race. This year's participation in the Fittest Firm Competition has more than doubled with over 190 companies and 1100 participants, up from 78 companies and 550 participants in 2008. Avnet Embedded Receives Two Honours from Microsoft in EMEAAvnet Embedded has announced that two members of its customer-facing team have been presented with major performance awards by Microsoft. Nick Donaldson, director of Software, Avnet Embedded, received the Microsoft Franchise Manager of the Year award for outstanding leadership and management skills, and Cesare de Siena, business development manager, Italy also received a Circle of Excellence award for market innovation. Plextek ranked in Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEAPlextek, the Cambridge-based electronics and communications design consultancy, has been listed in the 2009 'Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA' - a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over a five-year period, in which Plextek grew an impressive 411%, seeing it ranked 440th. NanoKTN Delivers Commercial Success from German Mission for UK Nanotechnology Clean Energy CompaniesThe Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK's primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, has announced details of the significant commercial activity that resulted from an outward mission to Germany in March 2008. 
High-power amplifier offers broadband performance for comms jamming applicationsThe new Empower 2074 solid-state high-power amplifier from Link Microtek is capable of delivering a power output of 1000W over the frequency range 100-500MHz, making it ideal for jamming signals in military communications wavebands. 
KEMET wins 2009 Innovision Award for Technology developmentKEMET's T521 35V Tantalum-polymer capacitor series has won the Technology Development category at the 2009 InnoVision Technology Awards. The introduction of the series was made possible through advancements in materials and manufacturing processes made by KEMET. WG-Test new Member in GOEPEL electronic’s GATE Partner ProgramGOEPEL electronic announces the incorporation of the German test expert company WG-Test into the global alliance program GATE (GOEPEL Associated Technical Experts). The focus of the cooperation is the development and practical implementation of new products and modules based on JTAG/Boundary Scan instrumentation as well as enhancements in the integration of JTAG/Boundary Scan products in existing test systems. The first project integrated JTAG/Boundary Scan solutions from GOEPEL electronic into an HP/Agilent 3070 In-Circuit Tester. Imagination Technologies’ to deliver production-ready IP for POWERVR SGX543MP multi-processor graphicsImagination Technologies, the leading multimedia chip technologies company, will begin shipping fully verified production quality IP for its POWERVR SGX543MP multiprocessor graphics cores to partners before the end of December 2009. Multiple lead partners have already been working with beta versions of the core for several months and several SoCs for a range of markets incorporating SGX MP cores are already in advanced design. Imagination Technologies introduces ‘Connected Processor’ IP coresImagination Technologies, a leading multimedia chip technologies company, says that the next trend in silicon integration will be for ubiquitous connectivity in all forms of consumer electronics. Reflecting this trend, the company has created a new class of embedded Connected Processor solutions that will power the 'Internet Everywhere' generation of consumer electronics. 
80W, 90º Coupler Covers 1.0 - 4.2 GHzInnovative Power Products has introduced its Model IPP-7015, a 3dB, 90º surface mount hybrid coupler that operates from 1.0 – 4.2 GHz. The IPP-7015 combines two signals of up to 80 Watts CW total output power. Teledyne Europe Announces Microwave Product PackageTeledyne Electronics and Communications Europe have combined the resources of Teledyne Coax Switches and Teledyne Reynolds through the Teledyne Europe Sales & Marketing Team. The European team are offering a sophisticated package of microwave switching and interconnect products with next level design, manufacture, and integration. Keithley Instruments Announces Sale of RF Product LineKeithley Instruments, Inc. today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Agilent Technologies, Inc. to sell substantially all of its RF product line to Agilent. 
LabVIEW - National Instruments Introduces Education Edition Graphical Software to Inspire Hands-On LearningNational Instruments has introduced LabVIEW Education Edition, a high school-focused version of its industry-standard LabVIEW graphical programming software. The new edition is designed to help educators implement project-based, hands-on learning for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects. The software was developed in collaboration with the Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO), a leader in integrating engineering into K-12 education. Working with Dr. Chris Rogers, Tufts CEEO Director and Professor of Controls and Mechatronics, National Instruments developed the software to help high-school teachers give their engineering students hands-on experience with the same graphical system design technology used by engineers and scientists throughout industry and academia. 
ChipWrights Launches New WebsiteNewly-designed website, www.chipwrights.com, is a user-friendly environment where solution providers can get detailed product information, technical illustrations and close-up product photographs in an easy-to-navigate format. ChipWrights develops digital signal processors that are ideal for multimedia applications, such as IPTVs, IP cameras, digital video recorders, and digital signage applications. Digi Console Server Earns Security Certification for Government and Other Regulated Industry ApplicationsDigi International today announced that it has received Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 Level 2 security certification for the Digi Passport console server from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This stringent third-party security certification makes the Digi Passport ideal for data center management in government, healthcare, financial and other regulated industries. 
Pickering Interfaces introduces a new battery simulator modulePickering Interfaces introduces a new battery simulator module with 6-channels suitable for emulating the battery stacks used in electric vehicle propulsion systems. The 41-752 is capable of supplying up to 300mA per channel, and each channel is adjustable from 0V to 7V. A current sink feature is included to simulate a battery under charge where each channel is capable of sinking 100mA. 
Saelig Introduces AnyWhere Solar LightingSaelig Company, Inc has announced the availability of AnyWhere Solar Lighting - a new weather-proof lighting product developed for use in off-grid solar applications. AnyWhere Lighting Kits have built-in energy storage and management, eliminating the need for a separate battery and controller in a solar home system installation. Inventive Financing With True Capacity On DemandRoyal Philips Electronics subsidiary Assembléon reports that customers are finding inventive ways to reduce installation costs for electronic equipment assembly lines. When Assembléon introduced its TCoD (True Capacity on Demand) initiative earlier this year, the company viewed it as a way to solve customers' seasonal demand problems, and smooth out peaks in production volumes. Customers are also using it to reduce initial capital costs, though, by buying pick & place systems to handle their usual production levels and renting extra robots for the first few months. The cash generated from the extra production then goes to purchase the robots permanently, thus preparing customers for the economic upswing. Radiall and Integral Process Sign AgreementRadiall and Integral Process will collaborate in developing and marketing new products for medical applications, signing an agreement to confirm this new alliance. Radiall has a strong position with OEM-companies worldwide. Over a long period of time, the company has established relationships with major players in the medical market, in particular with OEMs supplying diagnostic equipment. Ismosys ready to em-Power OEMs in EuropeIsmosys, officially launched in March '09 as the principal demand creation vehicle of the Spectrum Electronics Group, has signed a rep-stocking deal with Canadian power specialist Tectrol Inc, covering the key European territories of Benelux, Iberia, Central Europe (inc. Switzerland), Italy, France, UK, Ireland, Sweden, Turkey, the Nordic countries and Israel. Agilent Technologies Expands Life Science Disease Research Portfolio with Eurofins MWG Operon Asset PurchaseAgilent Technologies today announced it has purchased the MassCode Tag technology from Eurofins MWG Operon, a division of Eurofins. The purchase includes the MassCode trademarks and intellectual property, including four families of patents. Agilent will use MassCode Tag technology to develop new research products for pathogen identification, leveraging its strength in polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and mass spectroscopy. Under the agreement, Eurofins MWG Operon will continue as a supplier of the core component for the new products. NXP Earns “Outstanding Performance” Supplier Award from Sanmina-SCI CorporationNXP Semiconductors today announced it has received the "Outstanding Performance Supplier" award from Sanmina-SCI Corporation (Nasdaq NM: SANM), a leading global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company. 
Toshiba launches ultra-miniature bus switches for bidirectional voltage translationToshiba Electronics Europe has announced a new series of CMOS bus switches that provide an ultra-compact solution for bi-directional voltage translation and efficient isolation between host and peripheral ICs. Imagination delivers latest HD video encoder IP core with full H.264 High Profile capabilityImagination Technologies announces POWERVR VXE380, the latest member of Imagination's third generation video encoder IP family, which delivers multi-standard encoding of video, now including H.264 High Profile (HP), at HD resolutions. Imagination’s POWERVR VXD390 adds key new functions to maximise system level performanceImagination Technologies, the leading multimedia chip technologies company, announces the latest member of its video decode IP core family, POWERVR VXD390: a low power, high performance, multi-standard and multi-stream high definition, hardware video decoder IP core that now also offers a broadcast quality video scaler, robust error and non-compliant stream handling capabilities, enhanced JPEG processing and optimisations for DDR3 memory support. Lattice Semiconductor and Broadband Technology from Business Development PartnershipLattice Semiconductor has announced that Broadband Technology AB will represent Lattice and its full range of products in the Nordic market, including Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. picoChip - Complete femtocell solutions, integrating PHY, stack and femtocell system softwarepicoChip has announced its strategy for an end-to-end femtocell reference solution that will lower barriers to entry, minimize cost and accelerate time-to-market for femtocells. Extending its strong partnership with Continuous Computing, the picoChip solution integrates optimized versions of their Trillium protocol stacks with picoChip's field-proven system-on-chip products plus sophisticated femtocell management software. The architecture extends from HSPA through to LTE. 
Premier Farnell and Altera are proud to join forces on element14 to give an overview of the new FPGA family recently realeased by AlteraCyclone IV FPGAs bring an unprecedented combination of low power, high functionality, and low cost to high-volume, power- and cost-sensitive applications. Extending the Cyclone family's leadership in providing the industry's lowest cost, lowest power FPGAs, the new Cyclone IV family also includes integrated transceivers. In this webinar, Theresa Vu from Altera will give an overview of the family and take questions from interested registrants. Lattice Semiconductor Appoints Allyanz its Representative in Australia and New ZealandLattice Semiconductor today announced that Allyanz Pty Ltd will represent Lattice and its full range of products in Australia and New Zealand. Lattice FPGA Family Wins e-Legacy AwardsLattice Semiconductor today announced that its mid-range, low power LatticeECP3 FPGA family has won the highly regarded e-Legacy Awards competition sponsored by Electronic Product Design magazine. Lattice was honored in the coveted Environmental Design category, and was the only programmable logic company to be named a finalist in any of the competition's award categories. TT electronics establishes specialist Medical Products & Services teamTT electronics' component divisions – AB Mikroelektronik, BI Technologies, IRC, OPTEK Technology, Semelab, TT ims and Welwyn – deliver a comprehensive range of products and services for the medical market. From passive components, to optoelectronics, to semiconductors, TT electronics' products are being specified for a number of applications in medical equipment. In addition to components, TT electronics also provides complete solutions through advanced manufacturing services for medical systems, including design support, application engineering assistance, and advanced testing for medical electronics. Femtocell-Aware Phone Application Supports Multiple Vendors’ FemtocellsFemtocells Americas – Airvana, Inc, ip.access, and Ubiquisys, together with Intrinsyc Software International, Inc, today announced a demonstration of a femtocell-aware handset application working with all three vendors' femtocells. The demonstration, which will be shown at the Femtocells Americas conference in San Diego, represents a milestone towards the standardization of femtocell applications, and is aligned to the Femto Forum's ongoing work in this area. Infineon and ARM Collaborate to Enhance Security ApplicationsInfineon Technologies AG and ARM announced today a long-term strategic collaboration in the field of security controllers (MCU) for chip card and security applications. Based on the agreement, Infineon will receive an ARMv6M and ARMv7M architecture license. With its own specialized ARM architecture-compliant CPU cores, Infineon will address the current and future needs of the security markets in terms of hardware-based security, combined with the advantages of the industry's most widely licensed 32-bit CPU technology. 
Atmel Introduces Turnkey Security Modules for Femtocells, Smart Meters, Telehealth, USB Token and Gaming PlatformsAtmel today announced its new VaultIC family of security modules for applications including femtocells, smart meters, telehealth, USB token and gaming platforms. The VaultIC460 is the first security module available on the market that provides a secure microcontroller with multiple interfaces and bundled firmware. Based on Atmel's AT90SO secureAVR® microcontrollers, this new family enables higher levels of security and provides a secure turnkey solution for system designers. The VaultIC460 provides 128KB of fully configurable EEPROM memory to store user data and match any security architecture. Avago Ups Production of its QSFP+ Active Optical Cable and Transceiver SolutionsAvago Technologies will showcase its leading QSFP+ active optical cable (AOC) and transceiver solutions for short range Infiniband and Ethernet applications this week at Supercomputing 09. Avago's AFBR-79Q4xACyyZ is a high performance integrated cable for short-range multi-lane data communication and interconnect applications. It integrates four data lanes in each direction with 40Gbps aggregate bandwidth into a single module. Each lane can operate at 10 Gbps with lengths ranging from 1 to 100 meters. 
STMicroelectronics Strengthens Counterfeit Protection to Safeguard Revenue and Reputation for Brand OwnersSTMicroelectronics has announced the AuKey turnkey solution, based on ST's ST23 highly secure microcontrollers, to help brand owners authenticate their products. AuKey provides significantly stronger security than conventional techniques, which are often susceptible to being easily and cost-effectively broken or cloned. AuKey can be quickly designed into various products, including computer accessories, add-in cards, gaming peripherals, printer cartridges, toners, disposable medical equipment, network infrastructure products, metering devices, and many other types of assemblies and systems. 3M Ushers in a New Era of Non-Metallic Foil Credit/Gift Transaction Cards3M today unveiled new 3M Non-metallic Foil technology that can transform financial transaction cards, such as credit, ATM and gift cards. By utilising proprietary 3M Multi-layer Optical Film, the company makes it possible to create stylish financial transaction cards that contain no metal and can be uniquely designed with customised colours, graphics and logos to meet customers' needs, while maintaining functionality. The company plans to debut its Non-metallic Foil technology at Cartes 2009 in Paris, France, to financial transaction companies and credit card manufacturers as part of 3M's new Payment Component Business. Lantronix Debuts SpiderDuo KVM-over-IP Solution, Providing Flexible Local and Network Access to Remote ComputersLantronix, Inc. announces the SpiderDuo, a new addition to its Spider family of KVM (keyboard, video, mouse)-over-IP solutions. The IPv6-certified SpiderDuo is a compact device that provides secure, real-time control of GUI-based computers, servers and other equipment from virtually anywhere via the Internet. Autodesk Congratulates 2009 Young Architect of the YearAutodesk is pleased to congratulate David Kohn Architects, winners of the 2009 Young Architect of the Year Award (YAYA). A123 Systems Creates Business Groups Focused on Customized Solutions for Customer Focused MarketsA123 Systems, a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate lithium ion batteries and systems, today announced the creation of two focused business groups -- one dedicated to the transportation market and the other to cell design and development -- to best serve customers across all of A123's vertical markets. The newly formed business organizations are the Automotive Solutions Group, led by Jason Forcier, and the Cell Products Group, led by Chris Tecca. These groups will operate alongside the existing Energy Solutions Group, led by Robert Johnson, which serves electric grid and consumer markets among others. Marktech & Optrans Introduce 4.0 Indium Phosphide (InP) Wafers to North American and European MarketsMarktech Optoelectronics in collaboration with Optrans Corp of Kawasaki-Shi, Japan, a leader in specialized visible and infrared emitters, sensors and assemblies have today announced the introduction of high purity, high speed InP wafers. Dragonwave’s Next Generation Backhaul Solution Selected By Videotron For 3g Network DeploymentDragonWave today announced that Videotron, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quebecor Media Inc., will be deploying the Horizon Compact packet microwave solution to deliver high capacity backhaul for its HSPA network, bringing consumers and small businesses an unprecedented level of advanced mobile communications services in several major Canadian markets. Xilinx Targeted Design Platforms Named 'Best New Concept' in EEPW 2009 Embedded Technology Award ProgramXilinx, Inc. today announced that its Targeted Design Platform strategy has won Electronic Engineering & Product World's (EEPW) prestigious Best New Concept Award as part of their annual China Influential Embedded System New Technology Award program. This is one in a string of recognitions made by China's electronic engineering trade media since Xilinx Targeted Design Platforms were introduced at the beginning of the year. Hemisphere GPS and CLAAS Agrosystems Introduce Customized Outback Sts(TM) at Agritechnica 2009From Agritechnica 2009 in Hanover, Germany, Hemisphere GPS and CLAAS Agrosystems launched Outback Sts in Europe. CLAAS Agrosystems is providing its customers a customized version of the Hemisphere GPS Outback Sts guidance system named COPILOT TS. COPILOT TS features 16 languages specifically for the European market, including Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian, and Lithuanian. PTCRB Validation Group: Latest Meeting hosted by 7 layers in GermanyThe 47th Meeting of the PTCRB Validation Group (PVG#47) was hosted by 7 layers and took place on the 4th and 5th November 2009 in the Science Park Gelsenkirchen in Germany. Switch and Extension Innovator Adder Technology Celebrates 25th AnniversaryThis year Adder Technology is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a leading manufacturer and developer of KVM switches, extenders and KVM over IP solutions. Over the past quarter century Adder have gained a reputation as a pioneer in KVM switching and extension technology, and particularly in the area of audio and video. 
Digital Signage Unit puts Vendors in Touch with Customers in all EnvironmentsZytronic's Projected Capacitive Technology (PCT)-based ZYBRID touch sensor product has been selected by Taiwanese industrial computing equipment manufacturer Wincomm, to serve at the heart of its Showcase Touch 42 inch interactive digital signage system. Showcase Touch is a stylish, bezel free and versatile all-inone digital signage unit which has been designed to be used either in locations where it can be accessed directly, or can be mounted behind and operated through a window, capable of transforming a store front into a bright, eye-catching, fully interactive information point which can be used by passing customers in the street. This feature puts consumers in touch with essential data about products and services that the outlet offers, even out of hours. Fairchild Semiconductor Named a Top Supplier by China's Leading OEM/EMS CompaniesFairchild Semiconductor has been selected as one of China's leading suppliers in the highly competitive discrete semiconductor category at this year's China Market Electronics Component Manufacturer Awards (CMECMA). PGI Release 2010 Enables Scientists and Engineers to Harness the Computational Power of GPUsThe Portland Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of STMicroelectronics, today announced that release 2010 of the PGI line of high-performance parallelizing compilers and development tools for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows will be available on Tuesday, November 17. PGI 2010 is the first general release to include full support for the PGI Accelerator Programming model v1.0 standard on x64 processor-based systems incorporating NVIDIA CUDA,1-enabled Graphical Processing Units (GPUs). In addition to supporting high-level programming of accelerators using the PGI Accelerator programming model, the PGI Release 2010 also includes PGI CUDA Fortran, an explicit GPU programming model and application programming interface (API) that gives expert programmers direct control of all aspects of programming NVIDIA GPUs. STMicroelectronics and NXP Announce Agreement for Licensing of Contactless MIFARE technologyNXP today announced a global strategic licensing agreement for NXP's MIFARE technology. The licensing agreement now enables STMicroelectronics to integrate the entire MIFARE family into its security solutions for mobile phone and banking applications. It will facilitate the convergence of the MIFARE infrastructure and Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled mobile devices, accelerating worldwide contactless application deployments. Abilis Acquires Two Product Lines From Freescale SemiconductorAbilis Systems, a Kudelski Group company, (SWX:KUD) and a pioneer RF semiconductor company, announces the acquisition of Freescale Semiconductor CMOS Modulators and Silicon Tuner product lines. The acquisition of these assets will allow Abilis to expand its broad portfolio of leading, silicon-based digital TV (DTV) and tuner solutions and better address the needs of the growing digital TV market, and in particular of Digital Terrestrial (DTT) and cable platforms. It will enable Abilis to support the growth of Pay-TV operators by combining its innovative cutting-edge technology with well-established and proven technology and knowledge from one of the most relevant global chip manufacturers. PMC-Sierra and Entropic Communications Collaborate to Extend Reach of Fiber for Cable OperatorsPMC-Sierra, Inc. (Nasdaq: PMCS), the premier Internet infrastructure semiconductor solution provider, and Entropic Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENTR), a leading provider of silicon and software solutions to enable connected home entertainment networking, today announced they are collaborating to develop an innovative and cost-effective solution for delivering >100Mb/s broadband connectivity to each customer in MSO fiber deployments. The companies will demonstrate this concept during the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in Denver, Colorado, October 28-30, 2009. PMC-Sierra Named One of the Ten Most Competitive Optical Communications Brands in ChinaPMC-Sierra, Inc the Internet infrastructure semiconductor solution provider, today announced the company was selected as one of the top 10 competitive telecom brands in the optical communications industry in China by the Asia-Pacific Optical Communications Committee and the China Institute of Communications. The award was presented at the recent 2009 China Optical Communications Development and Competitiveness Forum (ODC'09) in Beijing. Lanner and Stinova partner on Digital Signage SolutionsStinova Ltd., developer of Digital Signage software solutions, and designer and manufacturer of industrial PCs Lanner Electronics Inc. join forces to target the rapidly growing Digital Signage market segment. KSW Microtec with a new generation of Polycarbonate Thinlams at ID WORLD 2009KSW Microtec AG, one of the world's leading suppliers of RFID components and inlays for secure cards, documents and other form factors, will present a new generation of prelaminates for eGovernment, ePayment and Access applications in at ID WORLD International Congress 2009 in Milan, from November 3rd to 5th. 
Innovation & Technology Award for OxleyOxley Developments has won the prestigious Innovation and Technology Award at the 2009 CN Group Business Awards. The award was presented to Oxley Technical Director Darren Cavan and Business Development Manager Phil Robinson in recognition of the company's success in remaining at the forefront of innovation and technology for over 60 years. The judges on the night praised Oxley as being 'outstanding,' and a clear winner in the category. 
Zigor packs them in at Misco ExpoZigor had the crowds flocking to its stand at the Misco Expo on 14 October, with over 150 visitors in the first couple of hours. Zigor has moved up to the position of number two UPS supplier to Misco after signing up the distributor just 14 months ago when Zigor launched in the UK. ABI Electronics at Global Technology Awards 2009ABI Electronics, a leading manufacturer of test and measurement equipment, and Cupio, a technology partner and supplier of test solutions, are hoping for a win at the upcoming Global Technology Awards in November. The competition, sponsored by the Global SMT & Packaging magazine, recognises the verybest innovations in the PCB and electronics world. 
FutureLogic to Exhibit at G2E 2009FutureLogic, Inc. announced today that it will exhibit at the Global Gaming Expo 2009 (G2E) , taking place November 17-19 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 
Industry’s first passive low frequency interface with battery charge function from TI enables remotely powered medical, industrial and consumer productsDevelopers in medical, industrial and consumer applications continuously strive to increase wireless functionality to enhance the convenience of products. Texas Instruments today announced the first member of a new product class featuring the industry's first passive low frequency interface device designed to wirelessly supply an ultra-low-power MSP430 microcontroller with energy to operate even if the optional battery is empty. For example, PaLFI has the ability to remotely communicate with and power implantable medical devices, making procedures less invasive. Among numerous other potential applications, the device is also being used for production chain or container tracking and end of line configuration of electronic equipment such as CD/DVD players and measurement instruments. Pigeon Point Systems Demonstrates Compliance And Interoperability Of Best-in-class xTCA ProductsPigeon Point Systems, an Actel company, has announced continued compliance and interoperability initiatives for its xTCA board and module management controller releases. Formal testing for the recently released Pigeon Point management solutions based on the Actel Fusion® mixed-signal FPGA and the Renesas H8S microcontroller was demonstrated live at the 2009 ATCA Summit xTCA SlotFest using Polaris Networks' ATCA Testers. The SlotFest also featured dozens of Pigeon Point management controllers embedded in participating xTCA products. These successful demonstrations reconfirmed Pigeon Point's dominance as an xTCA management component supplier. Imagination Technologies and Green Plug agree partnership to develop and promote energy management technologyImagination Technologies Group plc, and Green Plug Inc. have entered into a co-operation agreement that will enable Green Plug to deploy Imagination's META processor and related IP cores in the next generation Green Plug energy management solution. Martek Power is the new name for Martek PowertronMartek Powertron, the company established following Powertron's acquisition by Martek in 2007, has changed its name to Martek Power in line with the rest of the Martek Power Group. NEC Electronics Europe secures automation award nominated IO-Link design at SiemensNEC Electronics Europe today announced that its IO-Link chip will be powering the communication channel for Siemens' SIMATIC PX130C intelligent sensor adaptor. The PX130C allows for the pre-processing of standard sensor signals and converts them to the IO-Link standard. Teknek enhances Latin America Customer SupportTeknek, a leader in yield improvement technology, has appointed Mariel Montes as its Latin American Customer Service Advisor. Mariel who originates from Mexico City will provide customer support as well as organise the creation of marketing materials and websites in Spanish. 
Free Chocolate Advent Calendar Giveaway from ACALCountdown to Christmas . . . . Receive one of 2000 Free ACAL Technology chocolate advent calendars. Simply fill in your contact details and we will send the first 2000 respondents an ACAL advent calendar! Cypress Introduces Solution That Enables Transfer of a Full 1 GB Feature-length Movie in Under 45 SecondsCypress Semiconductor today introduced an upgraded module for its West Bridge peripheral controllers that offers the fastest sideloading solution for transfer of multimedia files from a PC to handheld device via the widely-used Media Transfer Protocol (MTP). The new Turbo-MTP 2.0 module enables users to sideload a feature-length movie in less than 45 seconds – more than 10 times faster than traditional MTP implementations. Additionally, the new module includes drivers for the Android operating system, making the West Bridge solution compatible with a wider array of handhelds. ABI Research confirms NXP’s Leadership in Contactless IC marketNXP today announced that it has maintained the number one slot in ABI Research's Contactless Transaction IC Vendor Matrix rankings. The survey examines the contactless semiconductor market for payment, ticketing and Near Field Communication (NFC) applications and ranks each of the vendors according their ability to innovate and implement the technology. Avnet Embedded Achieves Two Kontron Technology AwardsKontron Technology presented two divisions of Avnet Embedded, an Avnet, Inc company, with first and second place at its annual Sales Partner of the Year awards. Avnet Embedded's Trident Nordic division was named as Kontron Technology's Global Sales Partner of the Year for 2008, and Axess Technology, the Avnet Embedded subsidiary covering France, achieved second place in the same awards. Axess Technology won this award in 2006 and 2007. First open specification for battery-less wireless sensorsThe EnOcean Alliance is publishing the first global, open specification for energy harvesting wireless sensors which ensures interoperability between products of different manufacturers: EnOcean equipment profiles (EEPs). The specification, devised jointly by the members of the EnOcean Alliance, is public and accessible for anyone. It contains 50 equipment profiles supporting the development of a variety of solutions for building automation, such as switches, remote controls, sensors, sensor combinations and data of every kind. Publication of the specification is the first step taken by the EnOcean Alliance towards an international standard. 
Low EMI converter transformers approved for use with Analog Devices’ high speed transceiversMurata Power Solutions has introduced a new series of converter transformers specifically designed for use with Analog Devices' ADM2482/7 transceiver chipsets used to provide isolated RS-485 and RS-422 interfaces. The 782482 series has carefully controlled turns ratios to ensure consistent performance whilst a toroidal construction helps minimise electromagnetic interference (EMI). 
Contactless-Memory IC from STMicroelectronics Enables More Applications for Re-Usable Electronic TicketsPaving the way for more flexible e-ticketing and increasing user convenience and operator efficiency, STMicroelectronics has introduced the SRi2K, a new 2-Kbit IC enabling contactless tickets to manage access to multiple services. 
Diodes Incorporated Wins Manufacturing Site of the Year AwardDiodes Incorporated has received the 'Manufacturing Site of the Year' award from the National Microelectronics Institute (NMI). The award was presented to the company at the NMI's prestigious annual awards dinner held in London. Celcite expands partnerships in Africa to deploy its multi-suite network performance solutionCelcite Management Solutions a leading provider of network optimization tools for wireless networks, today announced an expansion of its activity in the rapidly-developing African markets, focused on the deployment of COPS - Celcite's flagship, multi-suite, multi-technology, vendor agnostic, network optimization solution. The company has signed agreements with local partners to provide solutions in the African region. Celcite presented its solution at North Africa com event in Cairo, Egypt (Oct 27th-Oct 28th) and is exhibiting at Africa com event in Cape Town, South Africa (Nov 11th-12th). 
JAOtech opens European Sales HeadquartersMedical Smart Terminal specialist JAOtech has announced the opening of its European sales Headquarters in the Netherlands, and the appointment of Bart Dolsma as European Sales Director with a brief to expand the company's already substantial footprint in Europe. Atmel set to Launch New Security Products at CARTES 2009Atmel Corporation, a leader in secure microcontroller technology, today announced that it will participate in CARTES 2009 Exhibition held at the Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre in Paris from November 17-19, 2009. Lattice Announces Improved Hot Swap Support for Power Management DevicesLattice Semiconductor today announced the addition of two new higher performance devices to its second generation Power Manager II product family. Both the ispPAC-POWR1014-2 and ispPAC-POWR1014A-2 devices integrate higher voltage charge pumps with programmable current to control MOSFETs in Hot Swap and Sequencing applications. SP Devices interleaving technology used in Texas Instruments’ new 12-bit ADC evaluation moduleSP Devices today introduced its second evaluation module (EVM) with Texas Instruments (TI). This new EVM combines TI's fastest 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) in an interleaved fashion with a Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA to create the best-performing high-speed digitizer solution in the market. The FPGA comes pre-installed with SP Devices' proprietary time-interleaving technology to eliminate interleaving spurs, which enhances performance and facilitates rapid system-level evaluation for wireless communications, military, test and measurement applications. The EVM joins TI's portfolio of support tools for customers using high-speed data converters in wide-bandwidth applications. Maxwell Technologies CEO David Schramm to Present at Thomas Weisel Alternative Energy Conference in New YorkDavid Schramm, president and chief executive officer of Maxwell Technologies, Inc. will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Alternative Energy & Natural Resources Conference at 3:15 p.m. (EST) on November 10, 2009 at the New York Palace Hotel. 
Wolfson grows in Japan by opening new Semiconductor Development Centre in YokohamaWolfson Microelectronics has expanded its presence in Japan by opening a new Semiconductor Development Centre in Yokohama. The Development Centre is staffed by a team of experienced mixed-signal engineers, whose highly sought-after expertise will expand and enhance Wolfson's product portfolio and help ensure the company's continued growth in Japan, one of the world's most advanced consumer electronics market. Cree Signs Agreement for Expansion in Huizhou, ChinaCree, Inc. has announced an agreement to purchase a 592,000-square-foot facility in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China. The facility will be Cree's first chip-production facility outside of North America and is targeted to also house future components manufacturing expansion. Research into emerging technologies from the University of Southampton and Durham University confirmed as winners at this year’s UK Nano & Emerging Technologies ForumResearch projects into the superconducting material niobium carbonitride, thermoelectric temperature sensors and the use of Porphyrin-DNA, have been finalised as the winners of this year's Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Awards for Young Scientists. The EPSRC provided the awards as a way of encouraging young scientists and engineers to promote the underlying potential of emerging micro and nanotechnologies and to raise the profile of UK academic research in nanotechnology, as well as providing networking opportunities between researchers and members of UK and International business communities. 
Skills take centre stage as National Microelectronics Institute recognises Indro Mukerjee for Contribution to IndustryThe National Microelectronics Institute (NMI) has presented its 2009 Contribution to Industry Award to Indro Mukerjee, CEO of C-MAC MicroTechnology and Chair of the Semta Electronics Sector Strategy Group. The award was presented by Keith Hodgkinson of award sponsor BIS, The Department for Business Innovation and Skills, at the NMI's prestigious annual awards dinner in London. 
Microelectronics industry names first 'Young Engineer of the Year'29-year-old Anna Gilbert, a Technical Specialist with NXP, Southampton has received the 'Young Engineer of the Year' award from the National Microelectronics Institute (NMI). Anna was presented with the award at the NMI's prestigious annual awards dinner held in London and attended by 300 guests from across the industry. 
Altera's New Cyclone IV FPGA Expands Reach of Cyclone FPGA SeriesExpanding on the success of the Cyclone FPGA series and extending its transceiver leadership, Altera Corporation today announced the new Cyclone IV FPGA family. Responding to increased low-cost bandwidth needs driven by the demand for mobile video, voice, and data access, and the hunger for high-quality 3D images, the new Cyclone IV FPGA family adds support for mainstream serial protocols while offering an optimal balance of low cost, low power and a rich supply of logic, memory and DSP capabilities. Barco Selects Wind River for Military Display and Management System Used by French Armed ForcesWind River today announced that Belgium-based Barco, an international leader in high-performance display systems for aerospace applications, has selected VxWorks 653 as the foundation for its CDMS-3000 next-generation Control Display and Management System. By standardizing the CDMS-3000 on Wind River VxWorks 653 with commercial, off-the-shelf (COTS) DO-178B certification evidence, Barco reduced time and cost in attaining EASA ETSO-C113 safety certification. Xilinx Flagship Spartan FPGA Platform at the Heart of ASTRI Dynamic Backlight Control Technology for Today's Flat Panel LCD TelevisionsXilinx Inc today announced that Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) has incorporated Xilinx flagship Spartan-3A FPGAs into the design of its leading edge dynamic LED backlight control technology for flat panel LCD televisions. With Spartan at the heart of the system, ASTRI offers manufacturers of next-generation LCD TVs sharper video image quality and lower power consumption over competing solutions. Because Spartan-3A FPGAs are inherently flexible, ASTRI can tailor its technology to the exact power and performance needs of its customers, each of whom demands low cost, competitive differentiation and fast time-to-market. 
VIA Introduces New VIA Nano 3000 Series ProcessorsVIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today introduced its new VIA Nano 3000 Series processors, bringing enhanced digital media performance and lower power consumption to Windows 7 thin and light notebook and all-in-one desktop PC markets. DEK Solar thinks beyond equipment to deliver PV process, support and service solutionsFollowing the widespread success of the award-winning PVP1200 platform and the recent European launch of the highly anticipated PV3000 metallization line, DEK Solar is consolidating its position as a major force on the solar stage. Talking recently about the company's success in the sector, Alternative Energy Business Manager, Darren Brown, attributed the trend to DEK's ability to "think beyond equipment." Minicom Rejuvenates AAA7 Agency With Consolidated KVM and Power ManagementMinicom Advanced Systems - a leading developer of IT & KVM remote access and management solutions, announced that Ohio's Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) has implemented Minicom's KVM IP and management solution, with immediate, gratifying results. PLX Technology Completes First Design on Advanced 40nm Process TechnologyPLX Technology today strengthened its industry leadership position by finishing a new design on 40nm process technology at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC). This major achievement creates new opportunities for designers looking to reap the benefits of differentiation using PLX's well-known leading performance, low power and custom software tools. PLX is taking advantage of the 40nm geometry to develop a variety of new solutions over the next few years, including PCI Express® (PCIe®) Gen 3 switches. Exar Selects Cadence as Mixed-Signal EDA ProviderCadence Design Systems announced today that Exar Corporation has signed an expanded business agreement to establish Cadence® as its leading chip planning and mixed-signal design solutions provider. As a result of the new multi-year agreement, the Cadence Virtuoso® and Encounter® platforms, as well as the Cadence Chip Planning Solution, will make up Exar's key mixed-signal design environment for designs at 65 nanometers and below. Cadence Marks Annual Innovation Day with Honors for its Top Technology LeadersCadence Design Systems today is celebrating Innovation Day, honoring the contributions Cadence employees have made to the company and the electronics industry as a whole. Having garnered more than 800 U.S. patents and an additional 150 international patents, Cadence has a long legacy of technology innovation that has enabled EDA customers to successfully create some of the world's most recognized consumer and business products for over 20 years. 
Remote Heart-Monitoring Platform Begins ValidationSTMicroelectronics and Mayo Clinic, a premier health-care organization, are collaborating on a novel platform for remotely monitoring patients with chronic cardiovascular disease. The platform will provide a comprehensive and unobtrusive solution that monitors person-specific data and physiological parameters and influences lifestyle and treatment choices. 
Sony's coin sized HD video camera wins 'contribution to security' vote at e-Legacy AwardsA high definition video camera the size of a £1 coin has been declared 2009's winner in the e-Legacy Award's 'contribution to security' category, which was selected by a public vote. The award ceremony took place in London on the 4th November. The Nanoktn Supports European Funding For Technology SMEsThe Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK's primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, has announced its support for Eurostars, a funding programme aimed at stimulating development in new products, processes and services by SMEs. The funding, with a project limit of €350,000 is open to emerging technology SMEs with partnerships across two Eurostars participating countries and a commitment to research and development. Sony demonstrates revolutionary PC control interface at Vision 2009Sony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions (ISS) division has demonstrated a revolutionary PC control interface based on three dimensional vision cameras. The system, called ICU, analyses body movements and enables users to go beyond the mouse or touchscreen to interact more intuitively with a computer. Cerno Bioscience, Agilent Technologies to Co-Market MassWorks for GC/MSDCerno Bioscience and Agilent Technologies Inc today announced they will jointly market Cerno's MassWorks calibration software to Agilent GC/MSD ChemStation users. This novel calibration increases the mass accuracy of Agilent's single quadrupole GC/MSD sufficiently to identify unknown compounds. This normally requires use of much more expensive, larger instruments such as Quadrupole Time-of-Flight, or Fourier Transform Ion Resonance mass spectrometers. Avago Technologies Provides Critical IP to Enable Juniper Networks’ Development of High-Performance SiliconAvago Technologies today announced that it provided critical IP to Juniper Networks to enable the development of the company's high-performance silicon devices. These new Juniper designs are part of the Junos Trio chipset that enables the delivery of Juniper's MX-3D platforms. Imagination licences Internet radio portal platform to O2Imagination Technologies, a leading multimedia chip technologies company, reports that connected radio portal technologies developed initially for the internet-connected products of its PURE division will enable new radio features on the O2 Joggler. The O2 Joggler is an electronic hub for the home featuring digital photo viewer, news, weather and traffic reports, music and video player and calendar. A subset of the Lounge internet radio service (www.thelounge.com) has been adapted specifically for the O2 Joggler to deliver a hand picked selection of the most popular UK BBC and commercial radio stations, making those stations available through a simple and accessible 'family friendly' interface. Ismosys Takes Mellanox Connectivity Technology Back To Home MarketIsmosys, officially launched in March 09 as a new demand creation vehicle of the Spectrum Electronics Group has expanded its existing partnership with end-to-end connectivity solutions specialist Mellanox Technologies to include Israel. The agreement builds on Ismosys' existing partnership with Mellanox in Benelux, France, Iberia, Italy, Turkey and the UK & Ireland. Previously Mellanox products were not actively marketed in Israel despite the fact that the company has one of its two Technology Centres in Yokneam south-east of Carmel City and close to The Technion, Israel's famed Institute of Technology. 
MES3 series - CUI Introduces World’s Smallest Optical EncoderCUI Inc announces the release of the MES3 series, the latest in their line of high performance micro optical encoders. Claimed to be the world's smallest shaft-type optical encoder, the MES3 has a 5 mm body diameter and a 1.5 mm shaft diameter. The series is ideal for use in medical and robotics applications where size is critical. Cypress's New Auto-Tuning Solution said to Revolutionize Touch-Sensing DesignCypress Semiconductor today announced an automatic tuning solution for its CapSense capacitive touch-sensing devices. While existing solutions require engineers to perform time-consuming calibrations for up to 15 capacitive-sensing parameters, the new patent-pending SmartSense™ solution sets these automatically during the design process, significantly reducing development time. The solution dynamically optimizes the baseline and detection threshold and adjusts for the optimal capacitance range. The SmartSense capability greatly simplifies the replacement of mechanical buttons and sliders, allowing designers to create a single platform for multiple industrial designs without having to manually optimize performance for each design. STMicroelectronics, in Close Cooperation with LG Display, Unveils New Advanced Interface Standard for LCD TVsSTMicroelectronics in collaboration with LG Display today announced submission of their proposed iDP (Internal DisplayPort) interface standard aimed at replacing the current LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) standard to the VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) TV Panel Task Group. Agilent Technologies' Next-Generation-Sequencing Human Exome Target Enrichment Portfolio Now Available for SOLiD(tm)Agilent Technologies today announced that its SureSelect Human All Exon Kit is now available for the Applied Biosystems SOLiD System. Applied Biosystems is part of Life Technologies Corp. The kit enables target enrichment prior to next-generation DNA sequencing. Perforce Software Launches Instructor-led Online Courses Starting December 2009Perforce Software is offering its most popular software configuration management (SCM) classes in an online format. The new virtual learning environment eliminates the time and expense of travel and provides attendees a high quality learning experience by blending live instructor lectures with student discussions and a virtual lab environment. Top British Nanofirms win Business Innovation AwardsThree top British nanotechnology firms whose innovations make solar cells more efficient, help in the fight against heart disease, and improve the production of fine chemical compounds won Business Innovation Awards today at the UK NanoForum & Emerging Technologies Conference 2009. 
Vishay Nobel Becomes Worldwide Partner for Weighing and Force Measurement with Schneider ElectricVishay Intertechnology has announced that Vishay Nobel and Schneider Electric have entered into a strategic partnership through Schneider Electric's Collaborative Automation Partner Program (CAPP). Vishay Nobel will support Schneider Electric worldwide with weighing and force measurement technology. Vishay Nobel is a turnkey provider of weighing and force measurement systems and will bring to Schneider Electric its knowhow, field experience, and site expertise. Silicon Hive Utilizes Cadence Palladium III Solution for Highest Quality IP for Multi-Core Multi-Million Gate DesignsCadence Design Systems has announced that Silicon Hive, a worldwide supplier of semiconductor intellectual property (IP), achieved the highest quality for its HiveGo mobile imaging and video decoding solutions using the Cadence Palladium III Accelerator/Emulator. Palladium technology enabled Silicon Hive to meet aggressive IP quality requirements for multi-core, multi-million-gate designs targeting mass-market consumer products. Heraeus establishes Heraeus Recycling Technology (Taicang) Co., Ltd. (HRTT)W. C. Heraeus invested in a Chinese burning facility for strategic growth. Heraeus aspires towards strategic growth in the Far East. To further this goal W. C. Heraeus has invested in the Chinese burning facility Suzhou Sunhui Metalwork Co. Ltd. in September 2009. 
Incremental Miniature EncodersNew miniature single-channel and dual-channel incremental encoders from Optek offer a low cost solution for small shaft motors. WiSpry Joins the Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) AllianceWiSpry, Inc., the leader in tunable radio frequency (RF) semiconductor products for the wireless industry, today announced that it has joined the Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) Alliance as a Contributor Member. As a MIPI Contributor Member, WiSpry will have access to industry-standard interface specifications for the mobile industry and will be able to make contributions to these standards going forward. 
15kW soft-starter for compressorsCarlo-Gavazzi has introduced a small 15kW soft-starter, extending the company's range of compact modules for compressor applications such as geothermal heat pumps. The new RSBT type complements existing single-phase solutions by offering three-phase control and enhanced inrush current handling, whilst meeting residential Class B EMC requirements without the need for external filters. 
YEG Opto partner with Harvard Engineering to supply Cool-LED DriversYEG Opto, the opto electronics division of Young Electronics Group, are pleased to announce a new franchise partnership with Harvard Engineering and the launch of Cool-LED, a new range of high brightness LED drivers giving outstanding performance and reliability whilst offering the excellent power factor correction characteristics. ABB drive system wins the 2009 Science and Technology Achievement Award of CISABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced recently that its drive system for paper production lines won the China Instrumentation and Control Society 's 2009 Science and Technology Achievement Award, in the Excellent Product Award category. The drive system was produced for the forestry-paper integration project of the Lonfon Paper Industry Co., Ltd. in Puyang, Henan. ABB has won this award for the second consecutive year, for its leading technology and outstanding engineering expertise. RadiSys collaborates with Aricent and 6WIND on its Promentum platform for the LTE market, easing development risk and shortening time-to-market for TEMSRadiSys Corporation today announced that it has partnered with Aricent and 6WIND to deliver application-ready platforms for the Long Term Evolution (LTE) Evolved Packet Core (EPC). Data traffic and mobile video usage are growing at a rapid pace, and Service Providers are demanding quick delivery of next-generation networks to satisfy ever-increasing consumer demand. Telecom Equipment Manufacturers (TEMs), in turn, are seeking solutions that enable shorter internal development cycles to deliver upon the time-to-market pressures they are facing. Xilinx FPGAs Contribute to Global Standardization of Cryptographic Module Security EvaluationXilinx K.K., the Japanese subsidiary of Xilinx, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLNX), today announced that the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan (AIST) selected Virtex-5 and Spartan-3A FPGA families for its SASEBO-GII boards for side channel attack standard evaluation and partial reconfiguration. The SASEBO-GII boards will enable the development and evaluation of performance and security of cryptographic circuits to contribute to the international standardization of hardware security. 
AppliedMicro Introduces Multi-core System-on-ChipACAL Technology has announced that AppliedMicro today announced the first member of its APM 83K series System on Chip (SoC) family: APM 83290 - the highest performance Power Architecture(R) solution available in bulk CMOS process. Designed from the ground-up to achieve industry leading speeds comparable to designs manufactured in expensive Silicon-on-Insulator processes, the APM 83290 SoC provides a level of price flexibility that makes it attractive to a wider range of systems. The APM 83290 also features proprietary PacketPro and MultiEase technologies developed from AppliedMicro's extensive networking and processing experience for a device that delivers the best performance for wireless infrastructure, enterprise, storage, entertainment, multifunction printer and communications applications. 
Zuken.com Wins Professional, Business, and Personal Services Website of the YearThe newly introduced website from Zuken has won Professional, Business, and Personal Services website of the year in the specialist Sitecore Site of the Year UK 2009 awards. These awards recognise the use of specialist web content management software from Sitecore to develop outstanding websites. Zuken and Sitecore partner, 3Sixty, developed a solution that supports multiple languages in a sustainable time effective way, satisfy global data protection requirements and address local audiences spanning 40+ countries in 100+ locations. 
High capacity 1000 ton load cells for large structure testingRDP Electronics Ltd has an extensive range of load cells including the Model MPB which can now be provided for loads of up to 1,000 tons. These very high capacity load cells have been deployed on oil-rigs and for measurements on high structures and testing of very large structures. Hemisphere GPS Receives Cleantech 10 AwardHemisphere GPS announced today that it was awarded a position on the 2009 Cleantech 10 list by Corporate Knights Inc. The award, compiled by Corporate Knights Inc. and Cleantech Indices LLC, recognizes companies that minimize the impact human activity has on the environment. Hemisphere GPS does this by developing technologies that improve operational performance while reducing the impact of chemical applications and lowering energy consumption. Cypress Webinar on November 11 to Demonstrate Embedded Design Methodology Enabled By PSoC 3 and PSoC 5 ArchitecturesCypress Semiconductor has announced a free, online seminar that presents a new embedded design platform based on Cypress's PSoC 3 and PSoC 5 architectures. The 60-minute webinar, entitled "Introducing an Evolutionary Leap in Embedded Design," will be presented in conjunction with EE Times on Wednesday, November 11 at 9:00 a.m. PST. Online registration is available at www.cypress.com/go/psoc3and5webinar. 
DFI LANParty Provides Great Audio ExperienceIn order to bring consumers the best and amazing audio experience, DFI LANParty launched it's the latest DK P55-T3eH9 with the Sound Blaster X-Fi technology, which comes from Creative and offers surround sound. Instead of spending almost $100 for extra X-Fi audio card, users can still obtain the same audio effect with DK P55-T3eH9. No matter which kind of music, movies, or games you are listening, watching, or playing, DK P55-T3eH9 can deliver premium audio effect and bring you the most realistic and immersive experience. 
AIS Releases a Touch Screen LCD Access Management System featuring the Intel Atom Processor for Smart Home Networking, Scheduling, and Access ControlAmerican Industrial Systems Inc. (AIS) introduces a new Access Management System (AMS) featuring a 7 Touchscreen LCD, Intel® Atom N270 Processor, and MiFare RFID card reader providing an all in one access control system. Keeping track of traffic in content sensitive workplaces has been increasingly important; maintaining a level of security within the workplace is a top priority. Through the use of access management systems users can log and control the traffic in/out of an area. AIS' complete system combines several security systems in one including RFID readers, DI/DO (Digital input/Digital output), touchscreen logins, 1.3 MP digital microphone and camera, and motion detection features; allowing operators one single source for an easy to deploy security system in the workplace. Astrodyne Combats Counterfeit ComponentsCounterfeit parts represent a threat to legitimate manufacturers of electronic equipment around the globe and aggressive measures are mandatory if product integrity is a priority. Many of the industry's best known companies have ended up with these parts without being aware that their well managed supply chain had holes in it. This is a particular problem in the current economic downturn as suppliers have reduced inventories in order to deal with uncertainty in the demand channel. Reduced inventories mean increased lead-times and purchasing professionals are often sent scrambling for components. ICC Evaluation Service And Underwriters Laboratories, Globally Recognized Leaders In Product Evaluation And Certification, Introduce Dual PMG Listing ProgramICC Evaluation Service, Inc. (ICC-ES®) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) have established a Dual PMG Listing Program for plumbing, mechanical, and fuel gas (PMG) products. The purpose of the program is to provide code officials and construction professionals with a reliable means to verify that PMG products comply with applicable codes and standards. 
Extended Temperature NI Single-Board RIO Devices Deliver a More Rugged Solution for Embedded DeploymentNational Instruments today announced four new extended operating temperature versions of the NI Single-Board RIO devices, featuring a -40 to 85°C operating temperature range. These boards provide engineers and developers low-cost embedded system development options by combining an onboard reconfigurable field-programmable gate array (FPGA), real-time processor and analog and digital I/O – all on a single-board computer (SBC). The four new NI sbRIO-9602XT, sbRIO-9612XT, sbRIO-9632XT and sbRIO-9642XT devices are designed for board-level OEM applications requiring extended temperature operation, including industrial, robotics, transportation, aerospace and military embedded systems. 
National Instruments Updates Graphical Software for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Robotics PlatformNational Instruments today announced a new version of its intuitive drag-and-drop software that powers the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 robotics kits for retail and education. With this system, children as young as 9 years old can design their own robots using new features such as color recognition, Bluetooth support and additional robot models that offer children more options to express their creativity. The software, which will be included with all LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 kits, is based on the widely adopted NI LabVIEW graphical programming software, which provides children easy-to-use, drag-and-drop functionality to program their robotic creations. With this software, students simply drag and drop icons that are representative of the various tasks they want their robots to perform, similar to how professional engineers and scientists control today's latest robotics with LabVIEW. OSRAM Opto Semiconductors to Showcase LED innovations in Hong Kong Lighting Fair 2009OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has announced its broad participation at the exhibition and seminar of Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 2009. HK Lighting Fair is one of the largest lighting shows in Asia. Held from October 27 to 30, the fair will feature over 1,700 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions. OSRAM is going to showcase products ranging from LED components to LED luminaires for commercial and consumer markets. Fairchild Semiconductor Receives Assodel's Best Semiconductor Vendor AwardFairchild Semiconductor has been awarded the Best Semiconductor Vendor in Italy for 2009 from Assodel. This award recognizes companies that show continued commitment and proactively strive to develop partnerships with distribution partners. This is the second year that Fairchild has been recognized by Assodel, receiving the Best Manufacturer Award in the power category for 2008. 
System-on-Chip from STMicroelectronics Simplifies Multimedia Monitor Design and Enhances Viewing Experiences for ConsumersSTMicroelectronics has combined a DisplayPort 1.1a and HDMI 1.3 receiver to support full-high-definition sources, such as Blu-Ray, while providing comprehensive analog-video and audio connectivity. The new STDP8028 SoC from ST simplifies the design of high-end Full-HD multimedia displays with its unique integration of video inputs, advanced video quality and usability features such as Picture-In-Picture (PIP) and Picture-By-Picture (PBP). The SoC is being designed into multi-function monitors and public displays by leading OEMs around the world. 
Intersil and the Georgia Institute of Technology announce joint alliance for high-performance semiconductor developmentIntersil, a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analogue and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced a broad alliance with the Georgia Institute of Technology. The announcement includes the opening of a major new development facility and the kick-off of several new programs dedicated to the research and development of advanced power management semiconductor technologies. 
Versatile microwave hybrid devices can be used as combiners or dividersRF and microwave component specialist Link Microtek has added a range of general-purpose 90-degree hybrid devices to its LYNX portfolio of microwave components, which provide a reliable yet low-cost non-ITAR alternative to more established product lines. 
Toshiba expands European ASIC offering with eFUSE memory macroThe ASIC and Foundry Business Unit at Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced that European ASIC and system-on-chip (SoC) customers can now take advantage of eFUSE (electrical programmable fuse) technology when developing ICs based on Toshiba processes. Synopsys unveils 30 percent smaller area, low power USB 2.0 PHY IP for 28nm processesSynopsys, Inc has announced the addition of the new DesignWare USB 2.0 picoPHY IP to its USB 2.0 PHY IP product line that has been successfully deployed in more than 300 customer designs, and in more than 50 different process technologies ranging from 180nm to 32nm. Targeted at mobile and high-volume consumer applications such as feature-rich smartphones, mobile internet devices and netbooks, the DesignWare USB 2.0 picoPHY supports advanced 28nm processes in a 1.8V architecture, is 30 percent smaller than the previous USB 2.0 PHY generation, and offers reduced pin count and low standby power consumption. Napatech Announces Winpcap SupportNapatech recently released WinPCAP support on its intelligent real-time network adapters. WinPCAP is an additional feature to the previously released Windows driver, believed to be the world's fastest Windows driver for Ethernet applications. The same packet capture feature set and high performance can now be supported across Windows, Linux and FreeBSD. 
New Integral Optics facility now completedHamamatsu Photonics K.K. has announced that construction of their new building for the development of portable products which combine optical systems with photonic devices is now completed. The new facility, called the "Business Promotion Project Building," is located on the grounds of the company's Central Research Laboratory. The completion ceremony was held on the 16th October 2009 and operations will begin in November 2009. Acal Proposes Acquisition Of Bfi Optilas S.A.S.Acal has announced that it has agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of BFi OPTiLAS (the "Acquisition"). BFi OPTiLAS is a private specialised distributor of electronic and photonic components, modules and systems across Europe, as well as supplying value-added calibration and maintenance services. BFi OPTiLAS will be acquired for a consideration of €10 million payable in cash and 2 million Acal ordinary shares to be issued on completion (the "Consideration"). Synopsys announces 40th DesignWare audio codec IPSynopsys, Inc, a leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced the availability of its 40th audio codec IP with the release of the DesignWare 96 dB Hi-Fi Audio IP in the SMIC 65-nanometer (nm) process. Synopsys has been a leading provider of audio IP for more than twelve years and provides designers with high-quality audio IP solutions supporting 20 different process nodes, from 180-nanomenter (nm) to 65-nm processes and with performance levels from 80 dB to 103 dB. By providing a broad portfolio of silicon-proven audio IP solutions that is backed by local technical support experts across all major geographical regions and shipped in more than 100 million units, Synopsys has gained the trust of designers in helping them lower integration risk, speed time-to-market and achieve first-pass silicon success for their SoC designs. 
Molex accredited as PROFINET Competence Centre for FranceMolex has been accredited as a PROFINET Competence Centre (PICC) in France for a period of 2 years. The Molex PROFINET Competence Centre, which consists of employees of Molex and Testlab, has demonstrated the necessary competence and has the necessary equipment to support PROFINET technology. Cypress Envirosystems and Adura Technologies Partner to Bring Smart Control of HVAC and Lighting Systems to Existing Commercial BuildingsCypress Envirosystems, a subsidiary of Cypress Semiconductor and Adura Technologies, which creates turn-key wireless lighting management systems for commercial facilities, today announced they have formed a strategic sales and technology partnership. As part of the partnership, both companies will sell a fully compatible solution that combines Cypress Envirosystems' Wireless Pneumatic Thermostat (WPT) and the Adura LightPoint System (ALPS). The combined solutions can save between 30 and 50 percent of the overall energy use in a commercial building and enable facilities to connect to a Smart Grid. Agilent Technologies and Stanford University to Explore New Class of Nanoscale DevicesAgilent Technologies today announced it is collaborating with Stanford University in a research program designed to explore a new class of nanoscale devices using a combinations of the scanning probe microscope (SPM) and atomic layer deposition (ALD). The research will enable the rapid prototyping and characterization of nanoscale devices with breakthroughs in sub 10 nm scale for a wide range of applications. Avago Technologies - Automotive-Grade High Speed, Low Power Digital Optocouplers for Hybrid Electric VehiclesAvago Technologies has announced a pair of automotive-grade high speed, low power, digital CMOS optocouplers for use in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. The ACPL-M71T single channel high speed 15MBd and ACPL-M72T low power LED drive optocouplers are the latest additions to Avago's R2Coupler™ digital family. Both of these high temperature, low power optocouplers, which are available in small outline IC-5 (SOIC-5) packages, are ideal for use in controller area network bus (CANBus) interfaces and microcontroller interfaces applications. 
Vehicle Dynamics Tests for Commercial VehiclesTo improve the safety of commercial vehicles in road traffic, UN/ECE regulation 13-H stipulates that electronic stability systems (ESP systems) must be installed in commercial vehicles from 2011 onward. For the first time, this regulation permits the use of simulation models to verify that the ESP systems function correctly. dSPACE's new simulation model ASM Truck already provides all the features required for testing and validating ESP functions for directional stabilization and rollover protection. With virtual vehicle dynamics tests, testing activities can be moved from the road to the simulation system. This significantly reduces the workload and costs involved in testing the enormous number of different vehicle variants available in the commercial vehicle industry. STMicroelectronics and ARM team up to power entertainmentSTMicroelectronics and ARM announced today that ST has adopted the ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processor, in addition to the Mali®-400 graphics processor, for its upcoming set-top-box and digital TV system-on-chip (SoC) ICs. Phyworks opens Santa Clara officePhyworks, the high-performance analog and mixed signal communications IC company, has announced the opening of a new office in Santa Clara, California. Housing marketing, sales and application engineering functions, the office will support the company's rapidly growing range of equalizers and physical media devices. 
picoChip delivers first ‘greater femtocell’ solution for enterprise, metro and rural applicationspicoChip has launched the PC8219E, the world's first Class 3 femtocell reference design that brings femtocell technology to campuses, rural areas or 'metrozone' hot-spots. The turnkey solution builds on picoChip's field-proven robust PC8208 and 8209 PHYs to provide a complete extended-reach HSPA femtocell baseband. The PC8219E has already been delivered to customers and deployed by carriers. Agilent Technologies Appoints Ambry Genetics as First Certified Service Provider for Agilent's Target Enrichment System for Next-Gen SequencingAgilent Technologies and Ambry Genetics today announced that Ambry is the first organization to achieve Certified Service Provider (CSP) status for Agilent's SureSelect Target Enrichment System for next-generation sequencing. SureSelect, introduced in February 2009, has been shown to greatly increase the speed and cost-efficiency of next-generation sequencing workflows used in life science research by enabling experiments to focus on genomic regions of interest rather than sequencing the entire genome. 
Cable Set-Top-Box Platform from STMicroelectronics Drives Value-Added Digital-TV Services in ChinaSTMicroelectronics has announced that its highly integrated single-chip STi5197 cable STB decoder is now shipping in high volume to leading STB makers in China. The STi5197 includes a QAM (quadrature amplitude modulation) demodulator and MPEG-2 audio/video-decoding and application-processing functions making the chip ideally suited to the cost-effective solutions being requested by operators in all markets. The chip also supports all major conditional-access security schemes and middleware. Imagination and NAVTEQ enter agreement to stimulate developer adoption of 3D graphics in navigation and location-based services (LBS)Imagination Technologies, a leading multimedia chip technologies company, has teamed up with NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, to drive innovation in graphics for location-based services (LBS). Imagination and NAVTEQ Network for Developers (NN4D.com) aim to stimulate increased developer adoption by providing technical documentation and resources for how to build advanced LBS applications for wireless devices with smoothly rendered 3D mapping and navigation features. Freescale and Synopsys announce multi-year strategic collaboration agreement to increase verification productivitySynopsys, Inc. has announced the expansion of its verification collaboration with Freescale. The integration of complex hardware enabled by Moore's law, IP, and embedded software content in modern devices is causing a rapid increase in verification complexity. Freescale and Synopsys have broadened their ongoing collaboration to manage this growing complexity. In addition to verification performance, efficiency, and methodology, the expanded collaboration will focus on managing the ever-increasing cost of verification, which can encompass up to 75 percent of the total cost of product development. Wolfson Power Management IC selected for IREX Technologies’ new touch-screen eReaderWolfson Microelectronics has announced that IREX Technologies has selected the WM8352, a Wolfson power management device with integrated stereo CODEC, for its innovative new touch-screen eReader, the DR800SG. The WM8352 is part of the successful portfolio of Wolfson AudioPlus devices, which offers a highly integrated solution delivering superior sound quality and extended battery life to leading edge portable multimedia devices, such as the IREX DR800SG. 
Power Protection/Control From FDB ElectricalFDB Electrical has announced its FDB27 range of Hangar Power Distribution Cubicles (PDC) which has proved to be the benchmark for individual circuit protection in RAF Bases around the world. Designed in accordance with MOD and PSA specifications, the FDB27 range provides electrical protection and control for power supplies to ground support equipment in hangars, workshops and garages. 
Fischer moves to new headquarters and production siteIn response to increasing market needs, Fischer Connectors SA has just moved its headquarters and primary production center to new facilities along the lake of Geneva in Saint-Prex, Switzerland, just 10 km away from their former location in Apples. “WET”: A2M Embraces Autodesk Middleware and Animation Tools to Boost Game PipelineAutodesk has announced that Montreal-based game developer Artificial Mind & Movement (A2M) relied on several Autodesk software applications to facilitate creation of the new game title "WET." The game's characters and levels were built using Autodesk Maya and Autodesk MotionBuilder 3D animation software. Autodesk Kynapse middleware was used to implement artificial intelligence (AI) to drive the game's many nonplayable characters. 
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