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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.
2010-04-20	A/V clock generator eliminates PLL tweaking
	National Semiconductor debuts a triple-rate audio/video clock generator, the LMH1983 that replaces three external PLLs, voltage-controlled crystal oscillators and loop filters to simplify design and reduces BOM cost.
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	Dassault software drives InnerPulse defibrillators
	InnerPulse chooses Dassault Syst¨¨mes' Abaqus finite element analysis (FEA) software from the SIMULIA to assist in development of their technology designed in SolidWorks CAD software.
2010-04-15	8 streams A/V decoders target surveillance apps
	Conexant Systems debuts a family of multi-channel A/V decoders that enable up to eight or up to 16 video streams when in a cascaded configuration, to be captured and recorded simultaneously.
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	16bit DAC offers 75dBc IMD3 at 200MHz
	Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) debuts the DAC3283, a 16bit, 800MSps interpolating DAC that cuts data input pins by 50% by incorporating a single byte wide differential interface.
2010-04-13	32bit MCU in 6mm x 6mm BGA packs 91 I/O pins
	Toshiba Electronics Europe has added a miniature device to its range of ARM Cortex-M3 32bit microcontrollers. It works with voltages down to just 1.7V and is supplied in a 6mm x 6mm BGA package.
2010-04-13	MEMS gyros set to dominate smart phones
	Miniature gyroscopes will pre-dominantly feature in next-generation smart phones user interfaces, mobile gaming and location-based services.
2010-04-13	Touch sensor IC LED drivers pack fading controls
	Semtech Corp. rolls out the SX864x platform of capacitive sensing ICs with accurate ADC to work with overlay materials more than 5mm thick, offering extremely robust and ESD-immune system design.
2010-04-13	Single PHY chip supports multiple DDR standards
	Synopsys, Inc. has rolled out the DesignWare DDR multiPHY which supports six DDR SDRAM standards in a single PHY without compromising on power consumption or silicon area.
2010-04-12	External component recommendations for the MC13783 reference design
	The recommendations for external components used for a reference or application design implemented with the MC13783 are outlined in this application note.
2010-04-09	IR light sensor suits limited space apps
	TT electronics OPTEK Technology has developed a small surface mount-packaged photo light sensor which features data rates up to 250kBaud.
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 .
2010-04-08	EU project to cool IC designs draws electronic firms
	EU-funded Therminator research project aims to enhance existing EDA solutions to enable designers to address temperature issues more effectively using their existing design flows.
2010-04-07	Ethernet IC targets car multi-media networks
	Micrel Inc. releases the KSZ8873MLL AM three-port switch that enables automotive manufacturers to use Ethernet as the backbone for their next-generation automotive multi-media networks.
2010-04-06	Integrated HDMI companion IC saves 75% board space
	TI introduces what it claims to be the first integrated HDMI companion chip to the core HDMI controller that significantly reduces overall system cost when compared to discrete implementations.
2010-03-31	Class G headphone amp suits portable apps
	The TS4621 a stereo headphone amplifier IC joins STMicroelectronics portfolio of audio ICs targeting products such as cell phones, multimedia and MP3 players, game terminals and GPS devices.
2010-03-29	Video SoC packs HD multi-channel system features
	TI rolls out the TMS320DM8168 DaVinci video SoC that integrates 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 and a 1GHz TI C674x DSP core to reduce BOM cost by 50 per cent.
2010-03-29	3G/4G synthesiser enables microwave-link , SDR apps
	Skyworks Solutions Inc. has released high-performance broadband synthesisers to cover all GSM, W-CDMA and LTE frequency bands
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.
2010-03-25	Processor packs on-chip debug with JTAG interface
	Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique (CSEM) has launched the Icyflex family of 16/32bit RISC processor cores that consume as little as 6¦ÌW/MHz.
2010-03-25	Video decoder adds AVS HD for STBs
	STMicroelectronics has released the STi7106 high-definition (HD) video decoder that adds AVS HD decoding and maintains the same architecture as the STi7105 enabling continuity and easy migration.
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	Designing an antenna for the M24LR64-R dual interface I2C/RFID device
	This application note aims to explain the basic principle of passive RFID; describe the basics of a 13.56MHz inductive antenna design; and provide guidelines for a successful integration¡ªfrom design to production.
2010-03-22	Integrated Ethernet switch offer enhanced QoS features
	Micrel Inc. has released the KSZ8873/KSZ8863 series of highly integrated three-port switch-on-a-chip ICs with enhanced QoS features to suit IPTV, IP-STB, VoIP, media converter, automotive and industrial apps.
2010-03-18	IBM, NID partner on mobile tech
	IBM, NID and University of Tokyo are collaborating to explore an open, common easier user interface platform for mobile devices for the elderly, illiterate or semi-illiterate populations.
2010-03-18	FPGA, adapter modules offer interface with test apps
	National Instruments Corp. is beefing up its NI FlexRIO line to deliver optimised solutions for high-speed signal processing and other automated test and measurement applications.
2010-03-18	Light sensors detect behind translucent materials
	The digital ambient light sensor family is designed for touchscreen phones, laptops, desktop computers and monitors to conserve energy or maintain information privacy when the user is not present.
2010-03-17	12-channel sequencer integrates fan control
	The UCD90124 integrates system power management and system thermal management into one device, which reduces board space and eases design.
2010-03-17	Touch controller designed for automotives
	Atmel Corp. rolls out standard product capacitive touch controller based on the patented QTouch capacitive touch technology that is fully qualified for the automotive market.
2010-03-16	Touchcreen mobiles up by 96.8% from 2009
	Touchscreen mobile devices will surpass 36.27 crore units in 2010, a 96.8 per cent increase from 2009 sales of 18.43 crore units as per Gartner Inc's forecast.
2010-03-15	USB 2.0 FPGA module enables instant reprogramming
	Opal Kelly debuts the USB 2.0 integrated FPGA module based on Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA that delivers 256MB DDR2, 36Mbit SRAM, 32Mbit flash and up to 200 high-speed user I/Os.
2010-03-11	MRF49XA radio utility program
	The MRF49XA Radio Utility Driver Program provides design engineers a development and testing platform for the MRF49XA 433/868/915MHz RF transceiver.
2010-03-11	Designing a superheterodyne receiver using an IF sampling diversity chipset
	The application note introduces a chipset to simplify receiver design and puts forth a design example based on GSM but can be extended to many open or closed air interface.
2010-03-08	Dual USB2.0 host/slave controller is programmable
	Future Technology Devices International (FTDI) has introduced a user programmable dual USB 2.0 host/slave intelligent SoC controller that supports up to 44 IO pins.
2010-03-08	96% efficient regulator boosts battery life
	Microchip's MCP1640 synchronous boost regulator features an operating voltage down to 0.35V, quiescent current as low as 19¦ÌA and shutdown current of less than 1¦ÌA.
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.
2010-03-04	Apps processor targets next-gen e-reader
	Freescale debuts the i.MX508 applications processor specifically targeted for e-readers and is designed to deliver performance, energy efficiency and system cost savings.
2010-03-03	TI: Mobile phones split architecture will rise
	Greg Delagi, senior VP and general manager of Texas Instruments' wireless terminals business unit believes that the so-called "split architecture" for handsets is set to rise.
2010-02-26	Bridge ICs target mobile phones
	TAEC rolls out three bridge chips for handsets designed to help customers implement more advanced technologies in their mobile phone designs.
2010-02-25	Cortex-M4 extends to mathematical computation apps
	ARM has launched the Cortex-M4 MCU core which extends the use of Cortex-M cores to applications requiring intensive mathematical computation.
2010-02-25	Mobile ICs set a hard pace of change for market
	According to Deepak Prakash of Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc., to keep up with changing environment of the mobile ICs is the biggest challenge.
2010-02-25	Audio sub-systems packs analogue bypass switch
	Maxim Integrated rolls out mono audio sub-systems that packs low-noise, analogue DPST audio switch which eliminates an external switch and reduces power usage as the Class D amplifier is bypassed.
2010-02-24	Deserialiser bridge IC targets HD panels
	Toshiba Electronics Europe is offering a new deserialiser display bridge chip that is designed to help customers implement more advanced technologies in their handheld products.

2010-02-23	Open-Silicon, Virage team on low-power silicon
	Open-Silicon Inc. and Virage Logic are teaming up to enable the development of significantly lower-power silicon.
2010-02-23	Three-axis gyro controlled by single sensing structure
	The innovative design approach significantly increases accuracy and reliability in motion-controlled consumer applications, paving the way to previously unseen levels of realism.
2010-02-23	Memory architecture enables high-bandwidth mobiles
	Rambus debuts its Mobile XDR memory architecture for future mobile memory platforms which can achieve throughputs of up to 4.3Gbit/s per pin while being power-efficient.
2010-02-19	5MP image sensor targets mobile apps, notebooks
	OmniVision's 1.4¦Ìm OmniBSI pixel's low light sensitivity (680mV/lux-sec), low profile z-height and small footprint suits the ultracompact camera modules used in mobile phones and notebooks.
2010-02-19	Ref design enables entry-level Android smart phones
	Infineon Technologies AG is offering the XMM6181 that offers OS support for Android and smart phone functionality for handsets with wholesale prices of between Rs.4,617.70 -Rs.6,926.55 ($100 -150).
2010-02-19	RF transceiver packs 12bit ADC, DAC
	Lime offers the LMS6002D multiband, multistandard RF transceiver IC that operates at user-selectable frequencies between 375MHz and 4GHz and is suitable for 3G, WiMAX, and LTE operation.
2010-02-16	Nujira forms OpenET alliance
	The new OpenET Alliance will cover both terminal and infrastructure applications, and membership is open to any company or organisation with an interest in this technology or its application.
2010-02-11	SAR ADCs offer 16bit NMC precision performance
	Texas Instruments Inc. rolls out the 500KSps ADS8331 and ADS8332 successive approximation register (SAR) ADCs that operate from 2.7V to 5.5V.
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	8A/channel power regulator offers design flexibility
	Exar Corp .has unveiled a highly integrated field programmable power regulator IC, the XRP7708, latest addition to its PowerXR family of digital step down controllers.
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	Triaxial accelerometer detects specific motion patterns
	Bosch debuts the BMA220 triaxial digital accelerometer, claimed to be the smallest at 2mm x 2mm x 0.98mm and capable of handling 2g-16g
2010-02-05	SkyCross, Altair collaborate on LTE sol'n
	The SkyCross iMAT MIMO antenna powered Altair FourGee LTE USB ExpressCard UE doubles up as a reference design and test platform
2010-02-05	Cable transceiver trims power, PCB space
	The single chip device will help reduce the power consumption, overall component count and cost of intra-rack, rack-to-rack and switch-to-switch data centre cabling.
2010-02-04	Using CC2591 front-end with CC2530/1
	The CC2530 is TI's second-generation Zigbee/IEEE 802.15.4 RF SoC for the 2.4GHz unlicensed ISM band. This application note describes how to implement the CC2530 and the CC2591 in the same design.

2010-02-04	Cypress joins Open Handset Alliance
	Developing a touchscreen device driver to support the Android mobile handset platform, Cypress Semiconductor Corp. has joined the Open Handset Alliance.
2010-02-03	HSPA+ RF transceiver boasts 28.8Mbps downlink rate
	Infineon Technologies AG is offering the SMARTi UE2 multi-band HSPA+/Edge/GPRS RF transceiver that integrates all LNAs and interstage filters.
2010-02-02	Infineon exec addresses IDM challenges in wireless sector
	At the recently-held VLSI conference, Hermann Eul, member of the management board, Infineon Technologies AG Deep delivered his keynote on deep sub-micron CMOS technology.
2010-02-01	Ultra low-power audio DAC targets portable apps
	The WM8912 brings together the key features required by system designers in one complete solution
2010-01-29	Dev't tool supports ARM MCU product design
	From NXP Semiconductors comes the LPCXpresso, a low-cost, web-enabled development tool platform that offers easy to use interface for LPC ARM processor family of microcontrollers.
2010-01-29	Using CC2591 front end with CC2520
	The CC2520 is TI's second generation Zigbee/IEEE 802.15.4 RF transceiver for the 2.4GHz unlicensed ISM band. CC2591 is a range extender for 2.4GHz RF transceivers, transmitters and SoC products from TI. This application note describes how to combine the CC2520 and the CC2591 in the same design.
2010-01-29	Motorola sues RIM
	Motorola's patent suit against RIM relates to Wi-Fi access, application management, user interface and power management.
2010-01-29	HD video processors offer advance error resiliency
	Cavium Networks rolls out a family of full HD (1080p60) SoC H.264 video processors with integrated Super Low Latency technology that enables 1ms encoding and decoding.
2010-01-27	TV adapter enables notebook HDTV connectivity
	Netgear Inc. debuts the Push2TV (PTV1000), a small device that enables consumers to display their entire laptop screens on their big screen HDTVs wirelessly, effortlessly and intuitively.
2010-01-27	IEEE 1901-compliant PLC solution suits HD media apps
	Atheros Comm. Inc. AR7400 chipset enables a higher performance class of entertainment-grade networks that ensure reliable IPTV transmissions and HD coverage throughout the home.
2010-01-27	DAC offers six unique output voltage ranges
	The DAC produces high-frequency, low-noise waveforms with selection of six output voltage ranges using software or pin-strapping, cutting out precision gain stages.
2010-01-25	Implementing DDR2/mDDR PCB layout on the TMS320DM335 DMSoC
	This application note contains implementation instructions for the DDR2/mDDR interface contained on the TMS320DM335 Digital Media SoC (DMSoC) device.
2010-01-22	Single-chip transceiver delivers autodirection output
	Maxim Integrated Products has developed a single-chip fully-integrated AISG-compliant transceiver MAX9947 that packs a transmitter, receiver, and active filters into a 3mm x 3mm TQFN package.
2010-01-21	SLC SSD targets military apps
	This secure single-level cell (SLC) NAND solid-state drive (SSD) features a hardware and software triggered security erase function that provides enhanced security for demanding military requirements.
2010-01-19	Analysts: Apple, Qualcomm rule CES
	Analysts were unanimous in their choice of Apple and Qualcomm as two of the big winners from the CES, although they cited overcrowded markets and carrier bandwidth as two limiting factors to watch.

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