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ERG Cross-Reference Guides Provide Easy Access to LCD Backlight Power Solutions
Endicott Research Group Inc has updated its online cross-reference guides to make finding the best inverter/driver solution for backlit LCDs even easier. These new tools at www.ergpower.com allow a design engineer or purchasing agent to quickly match an OEM LCD panel with just the right inverter/driver for optimum backlight performance.
Anders breaks the custom TFT mould
Anders Electronics today rewrote the rule book on custom TFT displays with the announcement of a new full custom TFT module service with minimum order quantities from as low as 800 units per month.
Toshiba Extends Support for Efficient Embedded Motion Control with Compact, 32-Bit ARM Micro and Dedicated Starter Kit
Toshiba Electronics Europe has further expanded its range of devices and tools for motion control applications with a compact and integrated ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller that will improve application performance and efficiency while reducing component count and board space. The 32-bit TMPM374FW IC is launched with a dedicated Starter Kit that provides all of the hardware, software and documentation needed for immediate device evaluation and rapi...
Microsemi Announces Expanded Industrial Ecosystem for SmartFusion Intelligent Mixed Signal FPGAs
Microsemi Corporation today announced an expanded industrial ecosystem for SmartFusion intelligent mixed signal FPGAs. This new ecosystem strengthens the current SmartFusion device ecosystem and includes further support by Microsemi partners. Customers now have a broader choice of operating systems and communication protocols for implementation on SmartFusion FPGAs, enabling the acceleration of their designs in industrial and networking applicati...
Microsemi Announces SmartFusion Intelligent Mixed Signal FPGAs Now Available with uClinux
Microsemi Corporation today announced that open source U-Boot firmware and uClinux are now available on SmartFusion intelligent mixed signal FPGAs. The availability of Linux on SmartFusion devices provides a convenient design environment as well as an array of open-source projects offered as starting points when developing support for required hardware interfaces. Emcraft Systems, a recent addition to the Microsemi partner program, provides Smart...
High-speed Laser Scanners for Railways and Roads
Fraunhofer IPM had extremely fast laser scanners on show at the INTERGEO 2010 trade fair in Cologne, Germany. These eye-safe high-tech systems can record more than one million measuring points per second, measuring their distances down to a millimeter if required by customers or the application.
Boston-Power’s Highest Energy Density Battery Powers Saab 9-3 ePower
Boston-Power, Inc.’s game-changing lithium-ion battery technology is a highlight of the all-electric 9-3 ePower Saab is showcasing today at the European Motor Show Brussels. Saab is hosting a luncheon and press conference at the event spotlighting the ePower as part of its line-up of new cars that also includes its new 9-4X crossover.
A123 Systems Selected to Develop Battery Pack for New Electric Vehicle from Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation
A123 Systems today announced that it has been selected to develop battery packs for a new, 2012 model year electric passenger car from Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), the largest automaker in China. Under the terms of the letter of intent, A123 will use its cells to develop a customized battery pack that it will provide to Advanced Traction Battery Systems Co. (ATBS), the joint venture established between A123 and SAIC Motor Co. ...
Aven Quick-Test Tweezers Identify, Test Electronic Components
A handheld digital meter with gold-plated tips speeds circuit board testing and component identification by electronics manufacturers. The new Quick-Test Tweezers from Aven Inc are designed to replace bulky multi-meters for troubleshooting and parts recognition.
Synopsys DesignWare IP First to Support Final Release of PCI Express 3.0 Specification
Synopsys Inc today announced that it is the first IP provider to support the final version of the PCI Express 3.0 base specification, recently released by the PCI Special Interest Group.