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Yamaha Standardizes on Synopsys' Processor Designer after Cutting DSP Development Time in Half
Synopsys, Inc. today announced that Yamaha has adopted the Synopsys Processor Designer tool for the development of its custom-designed digital signal processing (DSP) devices. Using the Processor Designer tool to automate the design and implementation of its XMP-1 DSP, Yamaha doubled the number of sound channels for their high definition sound generator device and taped out six months, or 50 percent, earlier compared to their previous generation ...
Bentek Solar Announces 25 MW UTS Solar Product Supply Agreement with Signal Energy
Bentek Solar announces a 25 MW supply agreement with Signal Energy, a major UTS, design/build general contractor for the North American renewable energy industry. Bentek Solar will supply Signal Energy with UTS combiners, re-combiners, disconnect safety systems and accessories for 25 MW of solar projects in the Southwestern United States.
SEMA and SMTA Solar Manufacturing and Reliability Conference Program Announced
SEMA and SMTA announce the finalized program for the Solar Manufacturing & Reliability Conference, which will take place from March 22-23, 2012 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, CA. The program will consist of presentations and discussions focusing on the reliability testing of PV modules, covering gaps and where future work needs to be done.
CommAgility first to ship AMC boards with highest speed Texas Instruments DSPs
CommAgility announced today that its AMC-2C6678 and AMC-2C6670 DSP boards are now shipping with the fastest versions of the high-performance TMS320C6678 and TMS320C6670 digital signal processors (DSPs) from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI).
Coverity Announces Formation of Security Research Laboratory
Coverity today announced the formation of the Coverity Security Research Laboratory (SRL) as part of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The Coverity SRL will remain on the cutting edge of security vulnerability research, investigating and uncovering the root cause of new and existing vulnerability-causing defects that exist in software code. This knowledge will be built into the Coverity technology portfolio to better enable organi...
Imec and Genalyte report disposable silicon photonics biosensor chips
Imec and Genalyte announce that they have successfully developed and produced a set of disposable silicon photonics biosensor chips to be used in Genalyte diagnostic and molecular detection equipment. The chips combine imec’s standard silicon photonic waveguide devices with bio-compatible modifications jointly developed by imec and Genalyte. These chips allow for high levels of multiplexed biosensing due to the high integration level of Si phot...
Microcontroller Central to Help Developers Change the World One Bit at a Time
NXP Semiconductors today launched the Microcontroller Central site, a new online community devoted to inspire and empower users of microcontrollers and showcase their successes. The new community-based Website will consist of blogs, message boards, live chats, whitepapers, and other educational resources to help readers address the joys and challenges of microcontroller-based design. The community will be supplemented by a presence on Facebook, T...
NXP and Belkin Bring 6LoWPAN Connectivity to the Home
What if every device in your home had its own Internet IP address? At the 2012 International CES this week, NXP Semiconductors N.V. and Belkin International, Inc. will demonstrate a “smart home” network that allows you to control light bulbs – each with its own IPv6 address – using a smartphone or tablet. The network features a WeMo device from Belkin that enables mobile devices using Wi-Fi to interact securely with smart home appliances ...
Micron Technology Announces Retirement of Directors Teruaki Aoki and James W. Bagley
Micron Technology, Inc., today announced the retirement of two directors, Dr. Teruaki Aoki and James W. Bagley, from the company's board of directors. The announcement was made at the company's annual shareholders' meeting.
Freescale Technology Forum Americas
The Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) brings together embedded systems engineers, technical experts, business leaders, media and analysts for four days of extensive technical training, interactive product demonstrations, networking and collaboration. From announcements to hands-on sessions and workshops, FTF is where you will learn about the trends that shape the future of embedded technology and what it means for your business.