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2010-04-20	Multicore SoCs proliferate embedded space
	Multicore SoCs are hugely popular as indicated by their widespread acceptance resulting into a trend that is easy to spot.
2010-04-20	Ref board eases design of dimmable LED lamp
	TI and Lemnis Lighting have developed a complete LED lighting driver reference board that can help speed adoption of energy-saving retrofit LED light bulbs.
2010-04-19	How to boot an embedded system from an eMMC equipped with a Microsoft FAT file system
	This application note describes a set of solutions used to boot an embedded device from an Embedded MultiMediaCard (eMMC) equipped with a Microsoft File Allocation Table (FAT) file system.
2010-04-19	90nm process DSC delivers over 150MHz
	NXP has rolled out the Cortex-M4 digital signal controller (DSC) family that is designed for a broad range of applications, including sophisticated motor control, digital power control and embedded audio.
2010-04-19	Virage Logics has sub-systems on its radar
	Virage Logic plans on a makeover as it intends on becoming a supplier of 'sub-systems' that can be quickly embedded in SoCs for its licensees instead of just a provider of a collection of IP cores.
2010-04-16	EDA still has growth option in automotives
	Mentor Graphics execs are of the opinion that automotives still holds out growth options for EDA with the advent of hybrid and electric vehicles.
2010-04-14	Intel, ARM widen battlefield at ESC
	Intel Corp. holds the top stop in the PC processor arena and ARM Holdings plc is the supplier of the leading processor architecture for mobile phones and the two are set to spar in a widened battlefield at ESC.
2010-04-14	32bit floating-point DSPs pack on-chip memory
	Analog Devices Inc. rolls out 32bit floating-point DSPs with up to 5Mb on-chip memory that extends signal processing precision to a wider range of apps and enable high-end system functionality in portable devices.
2010-04-14	Firms band together for WiMAX 2 promotion
	The group will work with the WiMAX forum to speed up the implementation of interoperable system profiles for WiMAX 2 equipment and devices with the goal of improving the economics of mobile broadband.
2010-04-12	Pre-integrated WLAN, Bluetooth module eases design
	Texas Instruments Incorporated integrates a single chip WLAN and Bluetooth sol'n—the WL1271 on the OMAP35x processor Evaluation Module (EVM), making wireless available to wide array of apps.
2010-04-09	Memory block packed digital gyro betters power usage
	STMicroelectronics has added a high-performance three-axis digital-output gyroscope with an embedded FIFO memory block which improves power management to its motion-sensor portfolio .
2010-04-09	RTOS VxWorks platform packs power-fail safe system
	Wind River's latest version of VxWorks 653 designed for controlling complex, safety-critical ARINC 653 Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) systems packs power-fail safe DO-178B file system.
2010-04-09	Japan, U.S. take the lead on car telematics
	For the 2010 model year, Japan has 38.3 per cent availability of telematics inside vehicles, with the United States following at 35.7 per cent., as per iSuppli Corp.'s Infotainment Technology Availability Calculator.
2010-04-07	USB-to-UART converter cuts time to market
	Microchip's MCP2200 USB-to-UART protocol converter cuts time-to-market for a variety of applications in the industrial, medical markets and legacy RS-232 applications.
2010-04-06	CircuitSutra gets ARM community membership
	The membership enables CircuitSutra to showcase its System-on-Chip (SoC) modelling skills to silicon design companies who are using an ARM processor core in their SoC.
2010-04-05	Dev't suite eases evaluation, deployment eSi-RISC cores
	The eSi-RISC Development Suite v2.1 also enables complete development environment for the creation, implementation and test of eSi-RISC processor embedded application designs.
2010-04-05	Intel unveils processors for high-end servers
	Intel Corp. unveils the Xeon 7500 family, formerly Nehalem-EX which comes in versions with four, six or eight cores running at speeds from 1.86GHz to 2.26GHz and consuming 95-, 105- or 130W.
2010-04-05	LTE gear market to nab 10% of wireless systems market
	Even though the LTE gear market will reach Rs.23,088.50 crore ($5 billion) by 2014, it will have cornered only ten per cent of a wireless systems market dominated by 3G W-CDMA technology.
2010-04-05	Sensimed taps ST for glaucoma treatment
	STMicroelectronics will develop and supply a wireless MEMS sensor for Sensimed AG's platform for treatment of glaucoma.
2010-03-31	64GB SBC tailored for telecom networks
	GE Intelligent Platforms targets telecom networks with its release of the A10200 AdvancedTCA single-board computer (SBC) with the option of the Intel Xeon processor 5600 series.
2010-03-30	Utilising 36bit physical addressing in U-Boot and Linux
	This application note explains how to enable and utilise 36bit physical addressing.
2010-03-29	Tool offers tear-off tabs to ease software design
	Crossware unveils version 5.0 of its Embedded Development Studio which creates a Windows like environment to make the design process faster, flexible, intuitive and self configuring.
2010-03-29	Tips for choosing virtualisation solution
	Here's a list of 10 important questions that can help an embedded system designer to choose the right virtualisation technology in their applications for cost savings, isolation and footprint reduction benefits.
2010-03-26	Controllers offer fast clock speed in smaller area
	Tensilica Inc. unveils its third generation of Diamond Standard controllers that ups clock speed by up to 15 per cent, cuts die are by up to 20 per cent and lessens power consumption by up to 15 per cent.
2010-03-25	Synopsys, CoWare deal closed
	Synopsys, Inc., has completed its CoWare, Inc., acquisition which was announced in February.
2010-03-25	Power IC includes 5 programmable DC/DC converters
	Dialog Semiconductor Plc debuts the DA9057 system-level power management IC that has five on-board DC/DC converters to support 24bit stereo audio headphone playback on a 5mW power budget.
2010-03-24	32nm processors offer better cloud security
	Intel Corp. launches a 32nm processor line offering two new security features for a stronger foundation of cloud security in data centres.
2010-03-22	Debugging hardware tool packs 4Gb trace memory
	Programmierbare Logik & Systeme (pls) rolls out the Universal Access Device 3+ (UAD3+) hardware tool for high-end trace, multi-core and multi-target debugging.
2010-03-19	Intel tailors affordable SSDs for netbooks, desktops
	Intel Corp. has released the 40GB X25-V value serial ATA solid-state drive aimed at value segment netbooks and dual-drive/boot drive desktop set-ups.
2010-03-19	PCIe module offers 3x 3D graphics performance
	AMD debuts the ATI Radeon E4690 Mobile PCIe module (MXM) that features more than 3x the 3D graphics performance of previously available solutions with low CPU utilisation and brilliant picture quality.
2010-03-17	Microprocessors target embedded-control apps across segments
	ST expands its SPEAr microprocessor family with four new devices targeting embedded-control apps across market segments from computer peripherals and communication to industrial automation.
2010-03-11	Non-volatile SPI flash memory ups flexibility
	Numonyx B.V. has launched a 65nm multiple I/O serial flash memory product line with Non-Volatile Configuration Register for the rigorous code and data reliability needs of the embedded market.The N25Q serial flash memory's Non-Volatile Configuration Register feature optimises the device configuration by allowing multiple parameter options that are best-suited for the application.
2010-03-10	32bit MCU family targets inverter control apps
	Renesas Technology has released the 32bit RX600 microcontroller family of 40 devices that is built around the RX CPU and integrates the functions of Renesas' existing 16- and 32bit MCUs.
2010-03-10	Wireless comm integrated SoC to network industrial apps
	The Rabbit 6000 combines wireless communications and an industrial control feature set on a single chip to reduce the time to market of network-enabled industrial devices.
2010-03-08	Cost optimised FPGAs support multiple automotive platforms
	Automotive developers will be able to rapidly scale their infotainment designs with Xilinx Automotive family of Spartan-6 FPGAs as companion chips to standard processors or ASSPs.
2010-03-08	64GB iNAND EFD tailored for smartphone
	SanDisk Corp. debuts e.MMC 4.4 specification iNAND embedded flash drives (EFD) that suit advanced smart phones requirements.
2010-03-08	Model-based design program targets industrial systems
	The Mathworks debuts the Simulink PLC coder that generates IEC 61131 structured text that enables model-based design for manufacturing and power generation equipment controlled by PLCs and PACs.
2010-03-05	TI challenges embedded engineers with Stellaris MCU
	Texas Instruments calls up on world's embedded control engineers to show off their skills and innovation in the DesignStellaris 2010 challenge.
2010-03-05	MCUs use 900nA in deep sleep, 20nA in shut off mode
	Energy Micro rolls out ARM Cortex-M3-based EFM32 Tiny Gecko MCUs that combines low current performance and wake-up time of under 2s to extend battery cell life by a factor of at least four.
2010-03-05	MCU sub-system tipped flash-based FPGAs eases design
	Actel Corp. debuts the SmartFusion family of flash-based FPGAs with microcontroller sub-system that enables optimisation of hardware-software trade-offs "on the fly" without board-level changes.
2010-03-05	Wireless MCUs designed for smart home apps
	Silicon Laboratories debuts Si10xx wireless microcontroller family with ultra low-power architecture and fast wake-up time (2µs) to extend battery life in both lithium and alkaline battery apps.
2010-03-04	40nm FPGAs target 3Gbps transceiver apps
	Altera Corp. 40nm Arria II GX FPGA family that provides excellent system bandwidth and power efficiency for developers of cost- and power-sensitive applications.
2010-03-03	Analysis: Why Atom-based SoCs are not hot?
	You would think an x86 core would be selling like hot cakes for a SoC design but it seems that no one is taking up Intel's offer to sell rights to an Atom core for SoCs made at TSMC.
2010-03-01	LED driver enables 90% efficiency
	Infineon Technologies AG has launched its specific off-line driver IC for high-efficiency LED bulbs with dimming for residential lighting.
2010-02-26	Cypress sets up one more PSoC Lab for education
	Cypress and DOEACC Centre Calicut have teamed up to set up a joint programmable system-on-chip (PSoC) laboratory at DOEACC.
2010-02-25	Atom-powered SBC packs 2GB RAM
	Lanner released the VES-300 low-power, economically-priced 3.5-inch single-board computer (SBC) utilising the 945GSE + ICH7M chipset and powered by an Intel Atom N270 processor.
2010-02-25	Semicon industry's wishlist to the union gov't
	ISA has submitted budget recommendations for the fiscal year 2010-11 to the Government of India for a boost to the domestic semiconductor industry.
2010-02-24	TI, S3 Group's healthcare USB platform eases design
	Texas Instruments Inc. and S3 Group, have developed the Continua Certified USB-enabled platform for agent devices will enable OEMs to bring personal health devices to market quicker and easier.
2010-02-23	Industrial server doubles up as supercomputer
	By integrating CUDA-compliant graphics cards, the Kontron KISS 2U PCIe can act as a compact supercomputer accelerating complex image processing operations through parallel processing.
2010-02-23	Embedded apps demand data logging
	Data logging applications are becoming ubiquitous. They include black box-like tools, access control applications, secure memory support for pay per use business approach, wireless sensor networks, other industrial applications, consumer electronics, PC and peripherals, and GPS systems.
2010-02-22	Audi cars get 3G-connected via Qualcomm
	Audi AG's Mobile Media Interface (MMI) embedded 3G connectivity offers the car to perform as a mobile "hot spot," allowing passengers to connect their Wi-Fi devices to the Internet from the vehicle.
2010-02-22	Sub-1µA shunt IC charger protects Li-ion cells
	The shunt battery charger IC packs an internal thermal battery conditioner that reduces the float voltage to protect Li-Ion/Polymer cells at elevated battery temperatures.
2010-02-16	Esterel, CEA to extend SCADE product family
	Esterel Technologies and the CEA LIST Institute are partnering to develop and bring to market advanced critical modelling and development solutions.
2010-02-16	Touch controllers offer 12.6ms fast wake mode
	Atmel Corp. has released a new family of single-key touch controllers that will temporarily switch to a 12.6ms fast response mode, allowing additional touches to be detected quickly.
2010-02-16	ST-Ericsson lists mobile handset trends for 2010
	In an exclusive with EE Times, ST-Ericsson senior VP and head of strategic planning Edgar Auslander lists what the company believes are the main mobile handset trends for 2010.
2010-02-16	Whys of buying Numonyx
	Here's a detailed analysis of why Micron Technology Inc.'s has taken over NOR flash leader Numonyx Holdings B.V.
2010-02-11	Cut design time, cost with early verification
	Verification of algorithm-intensive systems is a long, costly process. In this article, we'll explain three practical approaches to early verification.
2010-02-11	Synopsys buys CoWare to expand verification line
	Synopsys Inc. acquisition of CoWare Inc., is in line with expansion of its portfolio of system-level design and verification products used in wireless, consumer and automotive design.
2010-02-09	LTE UE cuts time-to-market for terminal devices
	Tata Elxsi debuts its 3GPP release 8-compliant LTE UE (User Equipment) protocol stack which enables reduced time-to-market of LTE terminal devices and silicon solutions.
2010-02-08	Transmitter enables handsets with HDMI 1.4
	TDA19989 is a lowpower HDMI 1.4 transmitter solution that includes 1080p 60Hz, 24b parallel video interface, embedded HDCP keys and 50mW typical power consumption to unchain HD on a mobile phone.
2010-02-08	Rugged COM tailored for tough environments
	The COM has a shock- and vibration-resistant design with soldered processor, chipset and RAM. An optional, on-board solid-state drive (SSD) also ensures reliable storage in extreme conditions.
2010-02-08	Cypress, NIT to set up PSoC lab in Calicut
	Cypress will provide hands-on training to the faculty and students of NIT, along with free hardware kits and software tools while NIT provides the facilities for the laboratory.
2010-02-05	Optimism marks 2010 EDA forecasts
	EE Times lines up estimates and predictions of EDA gurus Walden Rhines, Gary Smith, and Joseph Borel for this year's EDA market.
2010-02-04	Karnataka unveils semicon policy at ISA Vision Summit
	The government of Karnataka, in association with IT department and the India Semiconductor Association (ISA), rolled out the state semiconductor policy at the 5th ISA Vision Summit 2010.
2010-01-28	ARM-based chips in UMDs to dominate by 2013
	ABI forecasts that annual UMD shipments in 2013 will be dominated by ARM instructions set based netbooks, MIDs, smartbooks and UMPCs rather than the currently popular x86 processors..
2010-01-20	Role of VLSI in SATCOM applications
	K.S.Dasgupta from DECU, ISRO, highlighted VLSI's role in making better on-board satellite apps, ground systems and tele-medicine.
2010-01-19	Smallest UARTs extend battery life in portable apps
	The tiny SPI/I²C UART promises cuts in space, power, cost
2010-01-18	Israel leverages On track solutions for airport security
	Israel Airports Authority (IAA) has tapped On Track Innovations Ltd to support its revolutionary smart card UniPass programme, which aims to expedite the security checks process at Ben-Gurion Airport.
2010-01-14	MPU decodes video stream at 30fps
	Atmel's SAM9M10 targeted at media-rich display and control panels in home and commercial buildings, point-of-sale terminals, entertainment systems, internet appliances and medical devices.
2010-01-14	Tech, tech practice to boost 2010 engineering success
	Mathworks India Pvt. Ltd managing director, Kishore Rao has identified parallel language, early verification with Model-Based Design as cornerstones of engineering success in 2010.
2010-01-13	Video decoder eases various TV tech merger
	STMicroelectronics adds a new generation of decoder chips to its STi710x family of video decoders that will enable hybrid Internet/broadcast-TV STBs to deliver enhanced user experiences.
2010-01-13	Intel Core processors run 1.06GHz to 3.33GHz
	Intel's Core CPUs feature advanced power management, error-correcting code, smaller footprint and increased power efficiency.
2010-01-12	Rumours: NXP puts TriMedia on sale
	The word is out that NXP Semiconductors is looking for buyers to take over TriMedia—the company's once most coveted VLIW multimedia processor, EE Times has learned.
2010-01-11	LCD controller eases car infotainment design
	The devices feature an embedded MCU, LED/CCFL backlight controllers, and a four-wire resistive touch screen controller reducing the BOM.
2010-01-08	App processor brings 1,080p Full-HD to mobile devices
	Marvell's new series of application processors enables 1,080p full-HD encode and decode in mobile devices.

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