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Xilinx Virtex-7 HT Devices Enable 100-400Gbps Applications and Beyond in a Single FPGA for Next Generation Communication Systems
Xilinx announced its Virtex-7 HT FPGAs with demonstrated 28Gbps serial transceiver performance required for next generation 100-400Gbps applications. The 28nm FPGAs enable communication equipment vendors to develop the integrated, high-bandwidth-efficient systems necessary to keep pace with the exploding global demand for more bandwidth in the wired infrastructure and datacenters. The new devices are equipped with the industry's highest-speed an...
Xilinx Enables Leading Wireless Platform & Semiconductor Company to Speed Wireless Products to Market With FPGA-Based Prototyping System
Xilinx and ST-Ericsson, a world leader in wireless platforms and semiconductors, today announced that ST-Ericsson is developing a next-generation PEPS-2 application-specific standard product (ASSP) prototyping platform based on Xilinx's high performance Virtex(R)-6 FPGAs.
Cisco Names Xilinx 2010 Supplier of the Year
Xilinx announced that it has been named 2010 Supplier of the Year by Cisco. This prestigious award recognizes Xilinx for demonstrating excellence in innovation and all operational areas. The distinction was awarded during Cisco's 19th Annual Supplier Appreciation Event, held on September 29, 2010, at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The event celebrated the commitment of Cisco's preferred suppliers to ongoing customer satisfaction and accelerat...
Wolfson audio and power management technology selected by Movidius for mobile 3D video and imaging platform
Wolfson Microelectronics plc has today announced that its audio and power management technology has been selected by mobile multimedia processing specialist Movidius to deliver exceptional audio performance and power management to its pioneering Myriad 3D platform reference and development boards.
Innovative neural probe senses and stimulates individual brain cells
Imec, together with its partners within the European FP6 Program NeuroProbes, has created a new neural probe enabling electrical and chemical recording and stimulation of single neurons in the brain. Applications of the new technology are vast, ranging from tools for fundamental research on the functioning of the brain, to instruments for more precise diagnosis of brain seizures before brain-surgery.
Imec and PEIRA develop platform for in-vitro study of brain tissue
The nanoelectronics research centre imec and Peira, a Belgium-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical and chemical research instruments, jointly developed an innovative slice-tilting instrument for in-vitro research on brain tissue. The new tool enables long-term studying of brain cultures through electronic stimulation and read-out, essential in getting insight into the functioning of the brain.
Wolfson wins techMARK Innovation Award
Wolfson Microelectronics announced that it has received the prestigious techMARK Innovation Award, which rewards outstanding achievement in the technology sector.
NanoKTN’s International NanoMission Helps UK Manufacturer Generate Sales
The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, is pleased to announce the success of an overseas mission that has helped a UK manufacturer generate global commercial interest and secure new sales. Tetreon, manufacturer of diffusion furnaces, has seen a direct benefit from participating in NanoKTN activities and encourages other companies looking for netwo...
100 New Broadcast and A/V Installer Product Lines Added to 'Bryant Unlimited' Free Catalogue
The Bryant Broadcast Catalogue first printed in 1980 has become one of the most used catalogues on the broadcast market. Over 100 new broadcast and Audio/Video installer product lines are showcased in the newly updated catalogue ~ available free now!
Picochip expands worldwide: Grows in UK and China, opens new UK lab and test facility
Picochip has announced significant expansion in its worldwide operations. The company has moved to a new headquarters and engineering center in its home city of Bath, opened an advanced test laboratory in Cambridge, UK, and announced plans to double the size of its development centre in Beijing, China. Picochip’s picoXcell(TM) products have become the de facto industry standard for 3G femtocells, with 80 per cent market share and deployment in ...