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MOSIS to offer highly efficient Cortus APS3R microcontroller core to SoC designers
Cortus silicon efficient 32-bit processor IP and MOSIS announced the signing of a sales representative agreement. Under the agreement, MOSIS will offer the Cortus APS3R and associated peripherals to their customers. The deal will support the licensing of Cortus IP from design through prototyping to volume production with MOSIS.
Synopsys Announces Aart de Geus and Chi-Foon Chan to Become Co-CEOs
Synopsys, Inc. announced that Chairman of the Board and CEO Aart de Geus and President and COO Chi-Foon Chan will become co-CEOs, effective immediately. Appointing Dr. Chan as co-CEO formally recognizes the contributions he has made in co-leading Synopsys for more than 10 years. Drs. de Geus and Chan will continue to share responsibility for managing the company, and the organizational structure and responsibilities will remain the same.
Synopsys to Present at 40th Annual Cowen TMT Conference
Synopsys, Inc. today announced that John Chilton, senior vice president of marketing and corporate development, will speak at the 40th Annual Cowen Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in New York, on May 31, 2012.
NI Establishes New Vision Specialty for NI Alliance Partner Network
National Instruments has announced the Vision Specialty for NI Alliance Partner Network members who specialise in imaging and vision systems. The Vision Specialty includes NI Alliance Partners with experience in a range of industries, including consumer goods, food and beverage, pharmaceutics, robotics, electronics, automotive, semiconductor and medical imaging.
Synopsys Honors Accellera Systems Initiative with 2012 Tenzing Norgay Interoperability Achievement Award
Synopsys, Inc. announced that Accellera Systems Initiative will receive Synopsys' twelfth annual Tenzing Norgay Interoperability Achievement Award for advancing industry standards that enable interoperable system design flows. The Accellera Systems Initiative was formed in December 2011 through the merger of Open SystemC Initiative and Accellera.
Synopsys Hosts Special Events with Industry Leaders at DAC 2012
Synopsys, Inc. will host several special events at the Design Automation Conference, June 3 - 7 in San Francisco, California. The events will feature speakers from leading semiconductor companies, IP providers, foundries and Synopsys.
Intel invests in UK institute to create Global Centre for Research in Sustainable Connected Cities
Intel has announced the launch of the Intel Collaborative Research Institute for Sustainable Connected Cities in partnership with two of the world’s leading universities, Imperial College London and University College London. The new London-based institute will be Intel’s first research centre and global hub dedicated to exploring how technology can support and sustain the social and economic development of cities worldwide.
Pickering Interfaces US Expands Sales Force
Pickering Interfaces Inc. has reorganized its sales regions for the US and has hired Kevin Wheeler as a Regional Sales Manager. Kevin will enhance Pickering’s sales efforts in North America allowing Pickering to better focus on the needs of its customers.
Synopsys Posts Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2012
Synopsys, Inc. today reported results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2012. For the second quarter of fiscal year 2012, Synopsys reported revenue of $432.6 million, compared to $393.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2011, an increase of 10 percent.
Littelfuse Celebrates 85 Years of Innovation and Engineering Expertise
Littelfuse, Inc. will celebrate its 85th anniversary this month. The company was founded in 1927 by Edward V. Sundt, who invented the first small, fast-acting protective fuse to prevent sensitive test meters from burning out.