Design
Software simplifies wirelessly connected smart meter design
Software which has been designed to simplify the development of wirelessly connected smart meters has been launched by Silicon Labs. The Wireless M-Bus software, based on the European standard EN13757-4, specifies seamless sub-GHz RF communication between various types of smart utility meters, data concentrators, mobile readout devices and heat meters (heat cost allocators).
High voltage SPICE models negate independent discrete models
Designed for high voltage (HV) discrete technologies, Fairchild Semiconductor has launched scalable, physical SPICE-level model. The HV SPICE models are one physical model that applies to the entire technology platform, instead of a library of independent discrete models for each device size and process variation. It has the ability to track layout and process technology changes.
u-blox GPS selected for fleet management solutions
Based on u-blox’ high-performance NEO line of GPS and LEON / LISA 2G and 3G module series, the Insure, Secure and Lite vehicle management systems from Ctrack provide 24/7 internet-based surveillance capabilities including real-time and historical positional overview, automatic alerts in the case of unauthorised vehicle movement or tampering, area alerts, SARS-compliant logbook and optional remote panic button.
ChipVORX technology now available for Stratix V FPGA series
Availability of ChipVORX technology for Altera's Stratix V FPGA series has been announced by GOEPEL electronic. The ChipVORX technology and models have been developed for universal control of Chip Embedded Instruments. They include libraries in the form of softcore IP, which allow diverse testing and programming tasks within the FPGA.
The changing face of electronics distribution
Distribution is changing; customers are demanding more from the traditional component distributor from full end to end solutions with technical information, software and hardware support, components in a range of volumes and a variety of delivery options. The customer is changing too; the line between supplier and customer it blurring. Distributors are responding by changing their offering, creating solutions that support customers’ right t...
Development kit compliance update
The use of low cost development kits has increased dramatically over the last few years. There is no doubt that these low cost plug-in PCBs are a great tool for the design engineer. The boards essentially demonstrate the capabilities of the specific device for which they are designed. However, there has been much debate around their status in respect of the RoHS Directive and, more importantly, the impact of the RoHS Recast 2011/65/EU and the imp...
Industry's fastest DDR4 performance in silicon of 2800Mb/s
Uniquify has claimed to have achieved the industry’s fastest DDR4 performance in silicon of 2800Mb/s. The combination of Uniquify’s adaptive DDR4 intellectual property (IP) and SK Hynix’s high-performance DDR4 SDRAM memory components is operating at 2800Mb/s in a system implemented using TSMC’s 28HPM process technology.
Measure 4 analogue outputs with 33% fewer components
Suitable for industrial automation applications, designers can now add a high-accuracy, 4-channel analog output to their industrial automation designs with 33% fewer components than competitive designs by using the Alameda (MAXREFDES24#) subsystem reference design from Maxim Integrated.
Mobile monitoring app improves network availability
Running on smart phones or tablets, the HiMobile app from Belden's Hirschmann product portfolio improves network availability by allowing users to access status information about switches from almost anywhere. This enables administrators to respond immediately to error messages even when they do not have access to a PC.
Decoder supports multiple DTS audio formats
Providing manufacturers with a single technology solution for decoding all DTS 5.1 channel audio formats, Synopsys have made available the DTS-HD audio decoder optimised for its DesignWare ARC AS211SFX and AS221BD Audio Processors.