News & Analysis
Nationz Technologies Achieves First-Pass Silicon Success With CustomSim Mixed-Signal and VCS Functional Verification Solutions on Multi-GHz RF Transceiver
Synopsys announced that Nationz Technologies, Inc. has successfully achieved first-pass silicon success of a 2.5-gigahertz (GHz), 126-channel RF transceiver system-on-chip (SoC) design by using Synopsys' CustomSim™ mixed-signal and VCS® functional verification solutions, part of Synopsys' Discovery™ Verification Platform. These Synopsys tools delivered accurate and high-performance transient analysis of the power-up operation to within five ...
Synopsys Completes Acquisition of CoWare, Inc.
Synopsys, Inc. announced it has completed its acquisition of CoWare, Inc., a global supplier of software and services for electronic systems design.
Renesas Technology Has Adopted Synopsys Proteus OPC for 28-nm Development
Synopsys announced that Renesas Technology Corp., the world's No. 1 supplier of microcontrollers and one of the world's leading semiconductor system solutions providers for mobile, automotive and PC/AV (Audio Visual) markets, has adopted Synopsys Proteus optical proximity correction (OPC) for 28-nanometer (nm) development. The 28-nm node pushes the limits for single-exposure photon-based lithography, and by selecting Proteus, Renesas can achieve ...
AEG Power Solutions Appoints Stuart Priest to new role as UK Channel Manager
AEG Power Solutions has announced the appointment of Stuart Priest to the new role of UK Channel Manager. This is the latest in a number of strategic appointments made by the company to develop sales of its UPS products through channel partnerships.
International Conference on Next Generation Networks & Basestations tackles LTE, WiMAX, Femtocells, Backhaul, Spectum Re-farming and goes Green
Prominent speakers from leading operators Vodafone, Telenor, Telefonica, O2, BT (British Telecom), Orange, SFR, Virgin Media, 3UK, Vimplecom, Digicel, Mobilkom Austria, Elisa, Globul, will share a platform with industry analysts from Ovum, ABI Research, Analysis Mason, Heavy Reading, Arete, and senior management from GSMA and Ofcom, at the annual NGN & Basestations Conference in Bath, UK, 19th - 23rd April, 2010.
Liquid Nitrogen Auto Changeover Upgrade offers savings
As a leader in systems and processes for etch, deposition and growth, Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology (OIPT) is continuously designing upgrades for its systems, processes and software as new techniques are developed. In this way the company can offer greater efficiencies and cost savings to its customers.
TDI Appoints new General Manager
TDI, part of the Oxford Instruments Group, announces the appointment of Neil Wester as General Manager. His key responsibility will be to oversee both product and process developments at TDI’s Silver Spring, Maryland, USA facility. With a Masters degree in Material Science and Engineering, Neil has extensive R&D and product development experience with key players in the Integrated-circuit, Solar, and Optoelectronic material and device industrie...
Microtek Laboratories Signs UL Preferred Partner Agreement
Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification, announced today that Microtek Laboratories, a provider of engineering and testing services, has signed a Preferred Partner Agreement with UL. The signing of the Agreement with Microtek expands UL’s services for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and provides PCB manufacturers with comprehensive conformance testing and certification services.
New Compact Fluorescent Lamp Study Finds Lights Safer Than Perceived
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) unveiled results from its compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) safety study that found consumers may be able to use CFLs more broadly and safely than previously believed or understood. UL's CFL Safety Study found no fire or shock hazards in CFLs when used in light fixtures, lighting controllers, and switches traditionally used with incandescent light bulbs.
World Water Day 2010 – Water pollution from medication poses a new challenge for UV purification
“Clean water for a healthy world” – the theme of the World Water Day, a UN campaign, which takes place annually on 22 March, is dedicated this year to the quality of water. Drinking water must be able to satisfy high quality specifications in terms of chemical content and microbiological constitution. It must be free from pathogens and chemical substances which could cause illnesses. Drinking water treatment involving water disinfection usi...