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SST and INSIDE Secure enter design partnership - Agreement provides access to third-generation Superflash embedded NVM technology
Silicon Storage Technology and INSIDE Secure today announced the two companies have entered into a design partnership agreement to utilize third-generation Superflash embedded flash memory technology (ESF3). Through this agreement, INSIDE Secure will work in partnership with SST to design and introduce numerous nonvolatile flash memory macrocells based on the proprietary SST split-gate flash memory cell as part of the technology migration for fut...
Emerson Network Power Showcases Industry's Latest COM Express Computing Modules Powered by Freescale QorIQ Processors
Attendees of the Freescale Technology Forum Americas 2011 this week can see the latest COM Express embedded computing modules powered by Freescale Semiconductor QorIQ processors. Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity, is announcing the COMX-P3041, COMX-P4040 and COMX-P5020 modules at this renowned industry event.
JTAG Technologies donates boundary-scan hardware, software and support to the European Student Moon Orbiter (ESMO) project
JTAG Technologies has donated boundary-scan hardware, software and technical support to the European Student Moon Orbiter (ESMO) project. Set to be the first European student mission to the moon, ESMO is funded by the European Space Agency’s Education Office and sees the collaboration of 19 universities throughout Europe working with UK-based prime contractor Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
RF Micro Devices Expands Product Portfolio Featuring Ember Zigbee Technology
RF Micro Devices today unveiled the highly integrated RF6555 ZigBee front end module (FEM). The RF6555 is RFMD’s newest ZigBee FEM and is optimized for smart energy/advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) applications providing utilities and consumers more control over how they monitor and save energy. ZigBee is a global low power wireless networking standard for monitoring and control across a variety of applications, including energy managemen...
ISaGRAF and infoteam Software sign a strategic cooperation agreement
Under the terms of this agreement, infoteam Software becomes a distributor of the ISaGRAF product and a preferred Engineering Services provider in Europe, Germany and China, gaining access to advanced tools for IEC 61499 and IEC 61508 safety. This agreement will also allow ISaGRAF to bundle infoteam services with their products to make much more complete offerings to customers worldwide.
Seoul Semiconductor Lights up Foro Romano in Rome
Seoul Semiconductor today announced that it has installed its LED lights on the landscape lighting of the Foro Romano, one of the most important archaeological sites in Rome. Seoul Semiconductor has supplied Z-Power series which are excellent in terms of reliability, efficiency and color consistency for the Foro Romano project. Most lights were installed on the floor, while some were installed on the Column of Trajan.
Atmel Named Winner in Semiconductors and Electronic Components Category for TechAmerica Foundation American Technology Awards
Atmel Corp has been named the winner in the Semiconductors and Electronic Components category for the American Technology Awards, which bestows the only “Best Of” awards that recognize all technology products and services for the technology industry. The award was attributed to the Atmel® maXTouch™ largescreen solution that supports touchscreens up to 15 inches for emerging products including tablets, smartbooks, mobile Internet devices (...
RS Components’ eTech magazine for iPad named as finalist in New Media Age Effectiveness Awards 2011
RS Components has been shortlisted for an award in the business-to-business (B2B) category by the judges of the New Media Age Effectiveness Awards 2011. The awards, which are to be presented at a ceremony on 23rd June 2011 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London, promote the quality of new media usage in the UK with an emphasis on the effectiveness, usability and accessibility of projects that demonstrate the power of interactive media to the busine...
Smart Cities platform from Libelium allows system integrators to monitor noise, pollution, structural health and waste management
Libelium, a technology leader in wireless sensor networks, announces the completion of its Smart Cities platform. A new sensor board measures noise pollution, dust quantities, structural health and garbage levels. This board may be combined in a network with previously available sensor boards - for gas monitoring, radiation detection and Smart Parking - thus offering a comprehensive range of sensors for urban use. System integrators can now creat...
Microsemi Expands Support for Designers Developing Next-generation High-voltage, High-power RF Generators
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