Sonics, Inc., the world’s foremost supplier of on-chip network (NoC) technologies and services, and Magillem, the leading provider of front-end design Extensible Markup Language (XML) solutions that reduce the global cost of complex, system-on-chip (SoC) and field programmable gate array (FPGA) platforms, today announced their partnership on SoC methodologies and design flows. The companies are…
Semtech demonstrates next generation of HD video surveillance transmitters and receivers at Security China 2014
Semtech Corporation, a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced it will demonstrate its next generation of high performance, low cost transmitter and quad receiver chip sets for HD surveillance applications at the Security China 2014 Conference. The new chipsets, the GV7700 and GV7704, are based on Semtech’s High-Definition Visually Lossless CODEC (HD-VLC™)…
KEMET introduces new through-hole ceramic capacitors for high temperature and automotive applications up to 150° Celsius
KEMET Corporation, a leading global supplier of electronic components, today introduced its expanded line of Aximax High Temperature Axial Capacitors. These new offerings are based on the same successful KEMET material technologies utilized in the surface mount X8L and X8R dielectric platforms. The new axial form factor now enables these technologies to be extended into…
MathWorks introduces major new release of MATLAB
MathWorks announced a major new release of MATLAB as part of its Release 2014b that includes a new graphics system, big data capabilities and improved collaboration features for packaging and sharing code, and for source control integration. With these new capabilities, engineers and scientists in all major industries can more easily analyze and visualize their…
Smallest-size (1.6 x 0.8 mm) noise filter added to line-up of radiation noise suppression components for audio lines -NFZ18SM
Overview Murata has now added the NFZ18SM series, the smallest size now available, to its NFZ_S series of noise filters that are specifically designed and manufactured for audio line applications and suppress radiation noise with no adverse effects on the sound quality (*1). Background Full-digital speakers (*2) are currently attracting a great deal of attention…
Semtech brings LoRa™ RF technology to Wi-SUN development platform for meter reading and industrial applications
Semtech Corp., a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced it has joined with other members of the Wi-SUN Alliance™ to produce a radio frequency (RF) development platform targeting advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and industrial applications. The development platform includes Semtech’s SX1276 Wi-SUN compliant RF transceiver that features its long-range LoRa™ technology, combined…
Embedded linux technology powers network functions virtualization solution on AMD 64-bit ARM SoC
Mentor Graphics Corporation announced the embedded industry’s first technical implementation of a network functions virtualization (NFV) solution on a 64-bit ARM® processor with AMD. AMD provides the underlying processor hardware for telecommunications and networking infrastructure solutions, and recognizes the importance of an efficient NFV solution. Thus, AMD engaged Mentor Graphics for its Linux and tools…
SatixFy integrates IP cores for advanced satellite Modem SoC Using Sonics On-Chip networks
Sonics, Inc., the world’s foremost supplier of on-chip network (NoC) technologies and services, today announced that SatixFy Ltd. is using SonicsSX® as the network fabric for integration of IP cores in its SX-3000 Satellite DVB-S2X/RCS2 system-on-chip (SOC). Israel-based SatixFy is addressing broadband satellite communications for the forthcoming High Throughput Satellite (HTS) era where wideband transponders…
SanDisk introduces its SanDisk Tech Assisted Refresh (STAR) for corporate environments
SanDisk Corporation, a global leader in flash storage solutions, today announced its SanDisk Tech Assist Refresh (STAR) program for the company’s X-series line of client SSDs. This innovative new service provides corporate CIOs and IT decision makers with a hassle free solution for upgrading their fleet of employee laptops from slower hard disk drives to…
SanDisk introduces high-performance, low-power solid state drive for corporate environments
SanDisk Corporation, a global leader in flash storage solutions, today announced the availability of the SanDisk® X300 SSD. The SanDisk X300 SSD leverages the latest advancements in X3 technology to deliver a great user experience with high-performance, while utilizing robust error-correction to increase reliability and provide peace of mind for today’s CIOs. SanDisk’s new client…
Sunstone Circuits® has announced the newest version of their free PCB design tool
Sunstone Circuits®, the leading printed circuit board (PCB) prototype solutions provider, has announced the newest version of their free PCB design tool, PCB123®. Features of the new version include new and improved Edit Panels, the addition of drag-and-drop functionality for parts, and smoother rendering performance. Users of PCB123 will see several benefits of working with…
KEMET introduces new high temperature ceramic capacitors
KEMET Corporation, a leading global supplier of electronic components, today introduced its new High Temperature Radial Molded Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors which offer industry-leading performance in extreme environments and high temperature up to 200 degrees Celsius. KEMET High Temperature Radial Molded Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors offer industry-leading performance in extreme high temperature environments up to 200 degrees…
Commercial mentor embedded Linux platform and graphics enablement for AMD embedded G-Series and R-Series devices
Mentor Graphics Corporation announced the availability of the Mentor® Embedded Linux® software for the AMD (NYSE: AMD) Embedded G-Series SoC (previously codenamed: “Steppe Eagle”), CPU (previously codenamed: “Crowned Eagle”) and 2nd Generation R-Series APU (previously codenamed: “Bald Eagle”) devices. Developers who began evaluation, prototyping, and development by downloading the previously announced and freely available Mentor…
Sensoray highlights Model 3011 miniature 13 Megapixel HD IP camera with H.264 compression
Sensoray announces its Model 3011 miniature HD IP camera, ideal for security, surveillance and monitoring. Featuring a robust 2.25 x 2.00 x 1.20 inch enclosure, including the lens, the Model 3011 can produce an H.264 or JPEG compressed stream at resolutions up to 1080 lines at 30 frames per second (fps), and two simultaneous streams…
Orion Fans enhances electric vehicle battery compartment cooling with smart fans
Dallas-based Orion Fans, a division of Knight Electronics and a leading manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, fan trays and accessories, has developed a thermally-controlled series of DC fans designed for electric vehicle (EV) battery cooling applications. The smart fans reduce power consumption by up to 30%, as the thermal controller increases…
Bud Industries introduces large enclosure vent
Bud Industries, a leading manufacturer of electronic enclosures, has introduced its IPV Series PC/PC Wide Opening External Vent. Ideally suited for outdoor use, the enclosure vent is designed to allow circulation of a large volume of air while offering basic protection from rain water and falling debris. It is equally useful indoors on larger cabinets…
Bud Industries introduces large enclosure vent
Bud Industries, a leading manufacturer of electronic enclosures, has introduced its IPV Series PC/PC Wide Opening External Vent. Ideally suited for outdoor use, the enclosure vent is designed to allow circulation of a large volume of air while offering basic protection from rain water and falling debris. It is equally useful indoors on larger cabinets…
PCB design tool upgraded to create slots & cutouts, and file specific hole sizes
Sunstone Circuits®, the leading printed circuit board (PCB) prototype solutions provider, has launched the newest version of their PCB design tool, PCB123®, which includes two major upgrades to functionality: Tools to create slots & cutouts, and file specific hole sizes. With the new version 5, PCB123 users can now create plated slots as small as…
C&K Components develops miniature SMT tactile switches with multiple profile heights
C&K Components has developed a new series of SMT top-actuated, momentary action tactile switches with a miniature footprint, several color-coded actuation force options, and an optional ground pin configuration. Rated for an operating life of 100,000 cycles, PTS 641 Series switches measure a mere 6.3mm x 6.3mm and feature three board-mounted profile options of 2.5mm,…
Orion Fans’ thermally-controlled AC and DC fans cool solid state systems
Dallas-based Orion Fans, a division of Knight Electronics and a leading manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, fan trays and accessories, has developed a series of thermally-controlled AC and DC fans for cooling solid state lighting. The smart fans deliver high airflow to help prevent premature LED component failure due to excessive…
C&K Components develops momentary action tactile switches with ultra low profile, miniature footprint
C&K Components has developed a series of surface mount ultra low profile top-actuated tactile switches with extended operating life cycles up to 500,000. The PTS 540 switches measure just 3.7mm x 3.7mm with a board-mounted profile of 0.35mm. The PTS 540 Series tactile switches are RoHS-compliant SPST (single-pole, single-throw) top-actuated surface mount devices with a…
MathWorks introduces Simulink Real-Time, offering complete, integrated Real-Time simulation and testing
MathWorks has announced the introduction of Simulink Real-Time into the Simulink product family. Available with the company’s Release 2014a (R2014a), Simulink Real-Time enables engineers to build, test, and run real-time applications from Simulink models on dedicated target computer hardware connected to their physical systems, providing a complete end-to-end real-time simulation and testing solution. Combining the…
RAILTEC-BUS System For DIN Rail Enclosures
OKW’s new RAILTEC-BUS system makes it quick and easy to link DIN rail enclosures that share the same power and signal connections. RAILTEC-BUS speeds up the installation of DIN rail boxes in the same equipment cabinet. It is designed for 7.5 mm high top hat TH35 DIN rail assemblies. The modular system consists of the…
Bud Industries expands push button box line with plastic option
Bud Industries, a leading manufacturer of electronic enclosures, has introduced its PBB Push Button Box, giving customers a low price alternative within its existing line of NEMA plastic enclosures for automation. Plastic push button boxes significantly reduce costs compared to steel versions, and they provide the advantage of higher corrosion resistance in washdown, humid and…