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BiTMICRO Networks Partners with ChipX on Development of Next Generation Storage ASICs
BiTMICRO Networks, maker of intelligent flash IDE/ATA, SCSI, and Fibre Channel and SATA solid state disk storage solutions, has announced its partnership with ChipX. Under this alliance, BiTMICRO will utilize various ChipX Structured ASIC devices in the development of proprietary storage controller ICs such as the Enhanced Datamover and Storage Accelerator (EDSA) direct memory controller and the Logical Unifier of Extensive Transfer Arrays (LUN...
Tundra pushes benefits of adding RapidIO serial interconnect to VME-based designs
In a keynote address to industry leaders at the VMEbus International Trade Association’s (VITA) annual Bus and Board Conference in Long Beach, California, Tundra President and Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Hoste stated, “RapidIO is the right serial interconnect because the technology provides the optimal performance and reliability for next-generations critical embedded systems. When availability and performance are critical, RapidIO is th...
Short Courses on DSP for FPGAs
hueggenberg has announced a new series of short courses on DSP for FPGAs beginning in March 2007 and being presented in several cities. The courses are organised by hueggenberg gbr and presented by Steepest Ascent Ltd, who have more than 10 years of experience in the delivery of professional training.
NI Releases High-Performance, Low-Cost USB Modules for CAN and LIN
National Instruments has announced the release of its first USB modules for high-speed and low-speed/fault-tolerant Controller Area Network (CAN) and Local Interconnect Network (LIN) monitoring, logging and testing, combining the quality and performance of NI CAN software and hardware with the benefits of Hi-Speed USB. With a low price point and a synchronisation option, engineers now have an easy, cost-effective and portable solution for connect...
IDT's network search accelerator is being used by Xelerated to demonstrate advanced, wirespeed metro Ethernet and enterprise applications
IDT has announced that its application-optimized network search accelerator is being used by Xelerated – a network processor vendor based in Stockholm, Sweden and Santa Clara, California – on its reference boards to demonstrate advanced, wirespeed metro Ethernet and enterprise applications. Customers can achieve significant time-to-market benefits from this proven solution.
STMicroelectronics and Open Interface North America to Collaborate on Next-Generation Wireless Audio Solutions
STMicroelectronics and Open Interface North America, a leading provider of Bluetooth wireless applications, today announced plans to collaborate on next-generation Bluetooth audio solutions. Specifically, STMicroelectronics will embed Open Interface’s SOUNDabout and BLUEmagic technologies in Bluetooth-based integrated audio products in its Sound Terminal family.
Versatile Single-Chip TV Audio Processors from STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics has announced new TV sound processor chips – the STV83xy family – which are an evolution of the established STV82xy series and which are intended particularly for mainstream flat-panel TV sets. Like the STV82xy devices, each of the new processors is a single-chip solution that provides all the resources required to detect, decode and process analog audio transmissions or digital sources with multi-channel content, and to dr...
Microcontroller workshop will help designers considering using 32-bit architecture
DT Electronics has announced its forthcoming Xpress Track seminar schedule on Atmel’s ARM7 family of microcontrollers. The day-long workshop will provide an introduction to the ARM7 and ARM9 devices and has been tailored for engineers currently considering moving to a 32-bit architecture.
Low-noise voltage reference for low power applications from Intersil
Intersil’s ISL21009 voltage reference delivers initial accuracy along with the industry’s lowest supply current consumption for low-noise references, making it the ideal choice for industrial and medical instrumentation applications where power is a concern.
New Tyco catalogue details customised labelling capabilities
A newly published Customised Labelling Solutions catalogue details Tyco Electronics’ comprehensive range of customised labelling solutions and capabilities, showing the flexibility of combining different printing processes, materials, inks and selective adhesives to offer the right customised labelling solution whatever the industry or application.