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July 05, 2009

July Webcast & Video: Upgrade Partitioning FPGA Designs for Redundancy and Information Security

Altera - July Webcast & Video: Upgrade Partitioning FPGA Designs for Redundancy and Information Security [Source: ElectronicsBuzz.com / 07-04]

Ultra-low-noise Amplifier Features Selectable Gain and Broad Bandwidth

ADI - ADI's AD8432 dual ultra-low-noise amplifier is designed for high channel count, wide-bandwidth communications and medical applications. [Source: ElectronicsBuzz.com / 07-04]

MAX3518 -- Industry's lowest power upstream amplifier for DOCSIS 3.0

Maxim - New Product - SUNNYVALE, CA-July 2, 2009-Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX3518 , a DOCSIS® 3.0 upstream amplifier that combines the industry's lowest power consumption with optimal distortion performance. This device consumes... [Source: EE Bulletin / 07-04]

Multiformat, Multistandard Waveform Rasterizers

Tektronix - Download Type: Data Sheets --> The Tektronix family of Video Rasterizers provides a wide range of options to satisfy your monitoring and measurement needs. [Source: EE Bulletin / 07-04]

MCP2036 Inductive Sensor Analog Front End Device

Microchip - Datasheets - MCP2036 Inductive Sensor Analog Front End Device [Source: EE Bulletin / 07-04]

MAXQ8913 -- 16-Bit, Mixed-Signal Microcontroller with Op Amps, ADC, and DACs for All-in-One Servo Loop Control

Maxim - Data Sheets - The MAXQ8913 is a single-chip servo controller designed as a complete solution for dual axis optical image stabilization (OIS) applications. The device incorporates all the necessary elements for conditioning of sensor signals, analog-to-... [Source: EE Bulletin / 07-04]

MAX9959 -- 25V Span, 800mA Device Power Supply (DPS)

Maxim - Data Sheets - The MAX9959 provides all the key features of a device power supply (DPS) common to automatic test equipment (ATE) and other instrumentation. Its small size, high level of integration, and superb flexibility make the MAX9959 ideal and econ... [Source: EE Bulletin / 07-04]

Automatically Initializing Data Segment Values in MAX-IDE

Maxim - Application Notes - This application note discusses the code and data segment facility provided by MAX-IDE for applications programming on MAXQ® microcontrollers. The code and data segment mechanism provides a way to automatically declare variable loca... [Source: EE Bulletin / 07-04]

SEPIC Backlight LED Driver

Maxim - Application Notes - This is a reference design for a SEPIC/linear LED-display backlight driver for eight parallel strings of 8 WLEDs (white LEDs) at70mA/string. The dimming ratio is 4000:1. The input voltage is 16V to 36V with 50V transients. The desig... [Source: EE Bulletin / 07-04]

Saving Energy: Little Things Mean a Lot

Maxim - Application Notes - Consumers demand long battery life in their portable devices. Meanwhile for nonportable devices, increasing energy costs and the latest Energy Star® guidelines are focusing public awareness on wasted standby power. Thus, meeting gre... [Source: EE Bulletin / 07-04]

How to Pick a Click-and-Pop Suppressor

Maxim - Application Notes - This application note presents the MAX9890 and MAX9892 which use different approaches to remove audible click and pop from headphones. Each device is uniquely suited to different applications. [Source: EE Bulletin / 07-04]

Anders Eases Monochrome-to-Colour LCD Migration with Unique Multicolour LCD Technology

For device manufacturers looking for innovative colour migration options from monochrome LCD displays, Anders now offers innovative multicolour Field Sequential LCD display modules - the fastest and most cost-effective path to colour. [Source: Press Releases / 07-04]

July 04, 2009

New magazine launched for the Organic Semiconductor and Organic Electronics Industry

cintelliq limited, the leading provider of technology consulting and information services to the organic semiconductor industry, is pleased to announce the launch of its la... [Source: SourceWire / 07-04]

TSMC hit by yield issues, double ordering, says analyst

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) is expected to exceed its second-quarter guidance, but there is ''increased concern'' over its 40-nm yields and a pattern of double ordering at the foundry giant, according to an analyst. [Source: EETimes Semi News / 07-04]

IC market 'surge' at hand, says analyst

The second half of 2009 will bring welcome relief to the semiconductor and capital equipment industries, according to market research firm IC Insights, which is predicting strong seasonal strength for electronic system sales, worldwide gross domestic product g... [Source: EETimes Semi News / 07-04]

DAC Ecosystem Booth Panels Bring Out User Voice

Industry Insights - At previous Design Automation Conferences, I've always been most interested in what EDA users have to say. One way to hear about the user experience at this year's DAC is to attend any of five panels at the Cadence Ecosystem Partners booth... [Source: EEScoop.com / 07-04]

Intel 80C186-compatible processor sampling from Innovasic

Innovasic Semiconductor, the supplier of those hard-to-get chips, has engineering samples of two devices which are function compatible with the original Intel 80C186XL and 80C188XL 16-bit high-integration embedded processors [Source: Electronics Weekly / 07-04]

Micrel intros first drivers for LED lighting

Devices in the MIC323x series have an operating input voltage range from 6V to 45V. Power dissipation is reduced by the use of a feedback voltage of 250mV [Source: Electronics Weekly / 07-04]

NetLogic Microsystems to Deliver Keynote Address and Showcase Collaborative Reference Platforms at RMI's Breakthrough XLP(R) Multi-Core Processor Launch Event

NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NETL), a leader in the design and development of knowledge-based processors and high-speed integrated circuits, today announced that its [Source: Business Wire / 07-04]

SUSS MicroTec Strengthens Presence in Asia with New Sales Structure

SUSS MicroTec (FWB:SMH)(GER:SMH), one of the world's leading suppliers of process and test solutions for microstructuring applications in semiconductor and related [Source: Business Wire / 07-04]

Empower Technologies(TM) Announces New Single Board Media Computers Powered by Texas Instruments OMAP35x Processors

[Source: PRNewswire - Technology / 07-04]

July 03, 2009

Embedded electronics -- cars get cooperative

European researchers have developed a groundbreaking middleware platform that could lead to thousands of new applications in a range of industries. Beginning with in-car electronics, the platform can access the functionality, but hide the unde... [Source: physorg.com / 07-03]

Texas Instruments Debuts Four New Processors

Texas Instruments' four new processors, the TMS320C6742, TMS320C6746, TMS320C6748 and OMAP-L138 are stated to be designed with unmatched connectivity options and fixed- and floating-point capabilities. [Source: TMCnet / 07-03]

Canon reportedly cutting 700 jobs in stepper biz

EETimes - Canon plans to cut about 700 jobs from its lithography stepper division, according to reports. [Source: EEScoop.com / 07-03]

Global chip sales seen ticking up in May

EETimes - Global chip sales in May are believed to have increased by a seasonally adjusted 2 percent on the previous month, according to analysts at Carnegie Group (Oslo, Norway). [Source: EEScoop.com / 07-03]

Report assesses life-cycle sustainability of ultra-efficient lighting

A report from the UK government shows that LED lighting, and dedicated LED luminaires in particular, will have the lowest life-cycle impact of all ultra-efficient lighting technologies. [Source: LEDs Magazine / 07-03]

Lighting to the fore in Obama's energy-efficiency efforts

A further $50 million investment in solid-state lighting programs was announced, along with a new set of rules covering the efficiency of fluorescent and incandescent lamps. [Source: LEDs Magazine / 07-03]

Silicon Motion Announces Flash Controllers Supporting Micron 34 nm MLC Flash

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (Nasdaq:SIMO) (the Company), a leading fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets semiconductor solutions for multimedia consumer electronics, today announced that Micron Technology, Inc. has validate... [Source: Globe NewsWire / 07-03]

IBM to Provide Application Management Services to Applied Materials

[Source: PRNewswire - Technology / 07-03]

Secure, accurate energy monitoring achieved with TI's new MSP430 MCU for e-metering applications

[Source: PRNewswire - Technology / 07-03]

QNX Cuts Development Time with Optimized Support for OMAP35x Processors from Texas Instruments

[Source: PRNewswire - Technology / 07-03]

Verigy Introduces SmartRA Redundancy Analysis Option for its V6000 WS Memory Test System

Verigy (NASDAQ:VRGY), a premier semiconductor test company, today introduced SmartRA (Scalable Memory Redundancy Technology), a memory redundancy analysis (RA) option for its V6000 [Source: Business Wire / 07-03]

July 02, 2009

STMicroelectronics Advances Memory Manufacturing Technology to Deliver 512-Kbit Serial EEPROMs in 2 x 3mm Package Outline

[Source: PRNewswire - Technology / 07-02]

Synopsys MVSIM Adopted for Low Power Verification of STw8500 Mobile SoC Platform

[Source: PRNewswire - Technology / 07-02]

Pacific Design Engineering Joins the Texas Instruments Elite Design House Network

[Source: PRNewswire - Technology / 07-02]

Zilog Introduces Enhanced, Low-Voltage Serial Communications Controller

[Source: PRNewswire - Technology / 07-02]

eInfochips Announces VMM-Enabled MIPI(R) CSI-2, DSI & HSI and SDIO Verification IP for the Synopsys(R) DesignWare(R) Verification IP Alliance Program

[Source: PRNewswire - Technology / 07-02]

Philips Lumileds Announces Breakthrough in Light Output and Temperature Stability with Luxeon Rebel PC Amber LEDs

Philips Lumileds today announced immediate availability of its breakthrough LUXEON Rebel phosphor converted amber (PC Amber) LED. The new LUXEON Rebel sets performance standards for [Source: Business Wire / 07-02]

Avago Technologies Announces Miniature FBAR Band 2 High Isolation Duplexers for UMTS Handsets and Data Terminals

Avago Technologies today announced a new miniature PCS duplexer that has been specifically designed for use in UMTS Band 2 handsets. The ACMD-7407 duplexer, which is the [Source: Business Wire / 07-02]

IXYS Announces Taking Delivery of the Tesla Electric Car

IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:IXYS) announced that it has taken delivery of a Tesla electric vehicle (EV). As part of IXYS's global initiative to [Source: Business Wire / 07-02]

Vishay Announces Settlement with International Rectifier

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) and International Rectifier Corporation (NYSE: IRF) today announced that they have entered into a settlement agreement to resolve certain disputes [Source: Business Wire / 07-02]

Peregrine Semiconductor and MagnaChip Complete Final Qualification on UltraCMOS(tm) Technology Transfer

Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation, a leading supplier of high-performance RF CMOS and mixed-signal communications ICs, and MagnaChip Semiconductor Ltd., a leading [Source: Business Wire / 07-02]

Former Nokia VP to lead Sales & Product Marketing at Wolfson

Wolfson Microelectronics plc (Wolfson or the Company), a leading supplier of mixed-signal semiconductors for consumer electronic products, is pleased to [Source: Business Wire / 07-02]

Virage Logic Expands Presence in India to Serve Growing Market Demand for Broad IP Portfolio

Virage Logic Corporation (NASDAQ:VIRL), the semiconductor industry's trusted IP partner, today announced it has expanded its presence in India with the appointment of CoreEL as its [Source: Business Wire / 07-02]

The SDR Forum General Meeting to Feature FPGA Development Workshop

Today The SDR Forum (www.sdrforum.org), a non-profit member consortium dedicated to promoting the success of next-generation radio technologies, announced its 64th General Meeting, to [Source: Business Wire / 07-02]

Fairchild Semiconductor's RF Power DC-DC Converter Provides Industry's Smallest Power Management Solution for W-CDMA/CDMA RFPAs in 3G Handsets

Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) provides the industry's smallest power management solution for the designers of 3G handsets and wireless datacards. The FAN5902, RF Power [Source: Business Wire / 07-02]

Intel Developer Forum to Mix Business With Pleasure in San Francisco

Intel Corporation's largest technical conference returns to San Francisco on Sept. 22-24. Registration is now underway for the Intel Developer Forum, featuring 3 days of vision, [Source: Business Wire / 07-02]

Innovative Energy Systems Produces 60 Megawatts of Usable Energy From Landfill Gas With GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms Hardware and Software

In the true spirit of environmental consciousness, GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms' customer Innovative Energy Systems (IES) has developed a clean energy solution that [Source: Business Wire / 07-02]

Avago Technologies Announces One of the Industry's Smallest 3-Watt Miniature High Brightness LEDs for Use in Solid-State Lighting Applications

Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced one of the industry's [Source: Business Wire / 07-02]

Diodes Incorporated Introduces LED Drivers for Small LCD Screens in Portable Consumer Electronics

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq:DIOD), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete and analog semiconductor markets, [Source: Business Wire / 07-02]

N-trig and Fujitsu Partner to Help Make Hands-On Computing Faster and More Fun

N-trig and Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today announced they have reached an agreement to co-operate on N-trig's next-generation chipset, to be developed [Source: Business Wire / 07-02]

46th DAC Announces Power-Scavenging Topic Wins First-Ever Community-Selected Panel Vote

The 46th Design Automation Conference (DAC) today announced that the DAC community, through a month-long online vote, selected Power Scavenging: Waste Not, Want Not as [Source: Business Wire / 07-02]

Conexant Enters Growing 'Connected' Photo Frame Segment with New Semiconductor Solution

Conexant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNXT), a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor solutions for imaging, audio, video and Internet connectivity applications, today announced [Source: Business Wire / 07-02]

Silicon Motion announces controllers supporting Micron 34nm MLC flash

Silicon Motion Technology has obtained validation for its new flash memory controllers that support Micron's 34nm multi-level cell (MLC) flash product family, according to the company. The validated Silicon Motion products include SM2682/SM2682LT SD controller... [Source: DigiTimes / 07-02]

IC testing house KYEC ups capex for 2009

King Yuan Electronics Company (KYEC) has adjusted upward its capex budget for 2009 by 50% to NT$3 billion (US$91.66 million), which will be utilized for purchases of new test equipment and clean rooms to meet the need for growing 12-inch wafers, according to t... [Source: DigiTimes / 07-02]

The Computer History Museum Launches New Exhibit to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Integrated Circuit

The Computer History Museum (CHM) announced that The Silicon Engine, a new exhibit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the integrated circuit (IC), opens today. The exhibit presents the history and innovations of the IC and is part of the Salute to the Semico... [Source: Market Wire - Electronics / 07-02]

Micrel Brings The Power To Light (TM) With Its First High Brightness LED Driver for Solid-State Lighting and General Illumination Applications

Micrel Inc., (NASDAQ: MCRL), an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today rolled out the MIC3230/31/32, a new family of dedicated high brightness LED drivers. These devices are the first in a new series of high... [Source: Market Wire - Electronics / 07-02]

Ramtron Announces 8-Megabit Parallel Nonvolatile F-RAM Memory

Ramtron International Corporation (NASDAQ: RMTR), the leading developer and supplier of nonvolatile ferroelectric random access memory (F-RAM) and integrated semiconductor products, today announced the availability of its 8-Megabit (Mb) F-RAM memory in a strea... [Source: Market Wire - Electronics / 07-02]

Intel entry-level G31 chipset in tight supply

The supply of Intel's entry-level G31 IGP chipset, which currently accounts for 50% in Intel's total shipments to the channel, has fallen far short of demand, according to sources at motherboard makers. [Source: DigiTimes / 07-02]

TSMC in partnership talks with LED chipmaker Epistar, says paper

[Source: DigiTimes / 07-02]