News & Analysis
Renesas Electronics Corporation Commences Operations
Completing a merger transaction between the former NEC Electronics Corporation and Renesas Technology Corp., the newly established Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) has announced it has commenced business operations.
Renesas Electronics Europe Announces New European Management Following Merger
Renesas Electronics Europe, the European entity of the newly established Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), today announced its new executive team. The announcement coincides with the merger of the former NEC Electronics Corporation (NEC Electronics) and Renesas Technology Corp. that takes effect on April 1, 2010.
Synopsys’ DesignWare SuperSpeed USB 3.0 IP receives USB-IF certification
Synopsys announced that its DesignWare SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) Solution including Controller and PHY IP successfully passed the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) SuperSpeed USB certification. To achieve certification, the IP must pass protocol, electrical, and interoperability tests for SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0, 5 Gbps) and Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0, 480 Mbps). Synopsys created a fully integrated USB 3.0 IP solution, optimising all speed modes into a ...
Automated waterproof pedometer for swimmers uses Bosch Sensortec triaxial accelerometer
ACAL Technology has helped to bring the first automatic waterproof pedometer to market. The Pool-Mate ‘swimming computer’ eliminates the need for swimmers to press buttons to record performance data whilst in the pool. Using the Bosch Sensortec BMA020 triaxial accelerometer IC, the Pool-Mate displays and stores the session time, average strokes per length, speed, distance, calories and efficiency as well as rest times between lengths for the ...
The 7 layers Group - first to have true global coverage with PTCRB accredited laboratories for LTE
The 7 layers Group of test & service centers is first to have three PTCRB accredited test laboratories for LTE available in the three major time zones in North America, Europe and Asia.
Yuasa sponsors Team Honda in 2010 BTCC Championships
Yuasa Battery has announced it is sponsoring Team Honda for the British Touring Car Championships (BTCC) 2010 season. The company’s logo will be carried on both team cars and drivers’ overalls for the ten races through the 2010 BTCC season giving the Yuasa brand national and international exposure during the 120+ hours of coverage on the national ITV network.
GlacialLight to attend Light+Building show in Frankfurt
GlacialLight, a division of GlacialTech Inc., a global provider of PC Cooling, Power supplies, power drivers and LED lighting extends an invitation to all business and media partners from around the world to attend their display at the world's leading trade fair for Architecture and Technology to be held in Frankfurt from 11th to 16th April 2010.
SiliconBlue selects Synopsys as FPGA synthesis partner for its iCE65 mobileFPGA family
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, and SiliconBlue, a leader in ultra-low power, single-chip SRAM FPGAs, today announced that SiliconBlue has chosen Synopsys Synplify Pro FPGA synthesis software as the synthesis tool of choice for its iCE65 family of mobileFPGA(tm) devices. SiliconBlue will distribute with its iCEcube software a version of the Synplify Pro so...
Mike Clancy to spearhead Vinculum growth at FTDI
Following the launch of Future Technology Devices International's (FTDI) new Vinculum VNC2 device, the company has appointed Mike Clancy as their Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In this role he will have overall responsible for FTDI's global sales and marketing operations.
Premier Farnell launches enhanced free EAGLE software version 5.8
Premier Farnell announced the launch of EAGLE software version 5.8. This enhanced version of CadSoft’s award winning software, Europe’s best selling CAD tool of its kind, is a FREE licence edition ‘Freemium’, allowing EDE’s to design boards more conveniently with better power management in their circuits and with more schematic sheets for free. This exciting announcement reflects Premier Farnell’s sustained focus on the Electronic D...