| 2010-04-16 |
MOSFETs with Schottky diode reduce conduction losses |
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The integrated Schottky improves efficiency and waveforms by reducing dead time conduction losses facilitated by the integration into the same die as the primary FET structure . |
| 2010-04-16 |
Tessolve, DTS set to merge |
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The Tessolve/DTS combination results in a comprehensive integrated hardware and software test solutions company that can support the largest and most diverse needs of IDMs and fabless companies. |
| 2010-04-16 |
EDA still has growth option in automotives |
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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 |
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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. |
| 2010-04-13 |
MEMS gyros set to dominate smart phones |
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Miniature gyroscopes will pre-dominantly feature in next-generation smart phones user interfaces, mobile gaming and location-based services. |
| 2010-04-12 |
IBM: Expect design rule explosion beyond 22nm |
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IBM researcher Kevin Nowka described the physical design challenges beyond the 22nm node, emphasizing that sub-wavelength lithography has made silicon image fidelity a serious challenge. |
| 2010-04-08 |
Using reference designs in implementing low, high frequency ADCs |
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Designers of digital systems are familiar with implementing the "leftovers" of their digital design by using FPGAs and CPLDs to glue together various processors, memories and standard function components on their PCB. |
| 2010-04-07 |
Ethernet IC targets car multi-media networks |
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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 |
CircuitSutra gets ARM community membership |
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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. |
| 2010-04-01 |
AirHop, NetLogic work on small-cell 3G ref designs |
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AirHop Communications and NetLogic Microsystems are working together to develop reference designs for small-cell heterogeneous 3G and 4G/LTE mobile networks. |
| 2010-03-29 |
3G/4G synthesiser enables microwave-link , SDR apps |
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Skyworks Solutions Inc. has released high-performance broadband synthesisers to cover all GSM, W-CDMA and LTE frequency bands |
| 2010-03-29 |
Gigabit PHYs packs built-in diagnostic features |
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Micrel Inc. offers highly integrated single-port 10/100/1000Base-T gigabit transceivers series, the KSZ9021 that reduces system BOMs, simplifies hardware design, improves signal integrity and reduced emissions. |
| 2010-03-29 |
Renesas, Cavium partner on ref design |
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Renesas and Cavium have formed a collaboration to deliver joint ref design solutions that incorporate QUAD-Search TCAM functionality with OCTEON multi-core processors for high-end router and switch apps.. |
| 2010-03-26 |
Integra Services sets up Android centre in India |
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Integra Micro Software Services (P) Ltd has set up "Android Competence Centre" (ACC) in Bangalore to offer application development and porting services on the rapidly evolving Android platform. |
| 2010-03-22 |
Integrated Ethernet switch offer enhanced QoS features |
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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. |
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| 2010-03-19 |
AuthenTec takes over SafeNet |
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AuthenTec has strengthened its security and identity management solutions offering by taking over SafeNet Inc.'s embedded security solutions division in a cash and stock transaction. |
| 2010-03-17 |
Power amps ups WiMAx signal quality at low power |
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Avago offers power amplifier modules that are suitable for use as a final stage PA in a wide range of high-power WiMAX, WLAN and LTE applications which operate in the 2300 to 2700MHz spectrum. |
| 2010-03-16 |
National's new CEO wants revenue growth |
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The new CEO at the helm of National Semiconductor Corp., Don Macleod has risen through the ranks of the company and his sole mission is growth in revenue. |
| 2010-03-09 |
LTE antenna sol'n offers 2.5x faster 4G data rates |
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SkyCross has combined its patented iMAT antenna technology for LTE to offer 2.5x faster 4G data rates, supports legacy wireless protocols and a small footprint. |
| 2010-03-05 |
Wireless MCUs designed for smart home apps |
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Silicon Laboratories debuts Si10xx wireless microcontroller family with ultra low-power architecture and fast wake-up time (2¦Ìs) to extend battery life in both lithium and alkaline battery apps. |
| 2010-03-01 |
Smarter feature handsets on the cards |
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Broadcom Corp.'s Robert Nalesnik talks about the trends in the mobile handset market, products and the company's strategies going forward. |
| 2010-03-01 |
All-in-one home router packs 3.2-inch LCD screen |
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D-Link debuts home router that combines 802.11n Wi-Fi with NAS, USB device-sharing, digital photo frame, Internet content player, FTP server and green technology in a sleek, compact desktop design. |
| 2010-02-25 |
Altair, ZTE team on LTE |
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Altair and ZTE have teamed on LTE interoperability testing, performing extensive system level Interoperability Development Testing on their respective products |
| 2010-02-24 |
GPS receiver offers PCB footprint of 30mm2 |
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Broadcom Corp. has unveiled its single-chip GPS solution for mobile devices that is said to set new standards in performance and low power consumption. |
| 2010-02-24 |
TI, S3 Group's healthcare USB platform eases design |
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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. |
| 2010-02-19 |
Editors list ups, downs at ISSCC |
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The focus on power management, lack of papers on nanotechnology and software and slow recovery of attendance were some of the ups and downs for EE Times editors at the 2010 ISSCC. |
| 2010-02-19 |
The challenges of next-gen automated design tools |
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Operators must also deal with issues caused by the multiservice and multitechnology environment. Automated planning tools have proven to be the solution for such challenges. |
| 2010-02-15 |
Buck regulator reduces quiescent current to 38¦ÌA |
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Semtech unveils a tiny 500mA synchronous step-down (buck) regulator that provides 15 pin-programmable outputs. |
| 2010-02-12 |
10GBASE-T PHYs enable power, space savings |
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The advanced 40nm process technology and power-savings design techniques have lowered the operating power below 4W/port |
| 2010-02-10 |
Pacnet acquires long distance licenses in India |
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Pacnet has acquired national and international long distance licenses in India which enables it to provide India businesses a broader access to it's suite of advanced telecommunications solutions. |
| 2010-02-09 |
Convergence, green tech take centre stage in 2010 |
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Meenu Sarin takes a look at an industry fresh out of a recession. What will 2010 hold for electronics design engineers and managers, particularly those in the ASEAN and India? Read on to find out. |
| 2010-02-05 |
SkyCross, Altair collaborate on LTE sol'n |
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The SkyCross iMAT MIMO antenna powered Altair FourGee LTE USB ExpressCard UE doubles up as a reference design and test platform |
| 2010-02-02 |
Premier Farnell, On Semi expand distribution ties |
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Premier Farnell and ON Semiconductor are expanding their existing distribution agreement of the latter's wide range of products and solutions to India, Australia and New Zealand with no minimum order requirement. |
| 2010-02-01 |
Cisco, NetApp, VMware push secure virtual data centres |
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Cisco, NetApp and VMware are collaborating to offer a multi-tenancy design architecture that meets virtualisation and enterprise cloud security requirements. |
| 2010-01-29 |
Altair, Anadigics partner to spread LTE adoption |
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The companies who have already delivered innovative solutions to the marketplace will now have Altair integrating Anadigics power amplifiers into an LTE USB ExpressCard. |
| 2010-01-27 |
IEEE 1901-compliant PLC solution suits HD media apps |
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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 |
TV adapter enables notebook HDTV connectivity |
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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. |
| 2010-01-25 |
Dime-size wireless USB adapter achieves 150Mbps |
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The DWA-121 adapter connects to a Wi-Fi network at up to 6x the speed and 3x the coverage of a wireless G connection. |
| 2010-01-22 |
Single-chip transceiver delivers autodirection output |
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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. |
| 2010-01-20 |
Role of VLSI in SATCOM applications |
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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 |
Analysts: Apple, Qualcomm rule CES |
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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. |
| 2010-01-15 |
Validating netlist reduction, circuit extraction |
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A review of the existing techniques as well as a merciless way to doubtlessly validate netlist reduction and circuit extraction are presented in this technical article. |
| 2010-01-15 |
Tech, content hurdles hold back 3D TV take off |
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A recent report by LG Economic Research Institute stated that the prior requirement for full opening of 3D TV market are the development of technology and security of contents. |
| 2010-01-14 |
Wireless routers boost network speed, security |
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The three 802.11n wireless home routers enable greater speed, distance and portability. |
| 2010-01-14 |
Next-gen video surveillance gets smarter, high-def |
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Network video surveillance will gradually become the mainstream and intelligence is becoming the next trend of IP video surveillance system. As IP video surveillance system becomes smarter, core chips must also deliver higher processing capability. |
| 2010-01-14 |
Open source: Game changer for hardware industry? |
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The panel discussion at the 23rd VLSI conference tackled whether open source can also set a possible trend in the hardware sector. |
| 2010-01-13 |
Razer, Sixense team on next-gen PC gaming controls |
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The multi-year technology partnership between the companies has been in the works at Razer's design innovation centres. |
| 2010-01-12 |
Dual-engine GPS chip enhances navigation accuracy |
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The Atheros AR1520 includes two new features that deliver fast location fixes similar to an assisted GPS system, but without the need for network assistance. |
| 2010-01-11 |
Chi Networks taps Compellent for storage solutions |
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This partnership will enable Chi to offer its enterprise cloud computing customers an enhanced suite of business continuity services |
| 2010-01-08 |
VLSI design conference pushes affordable tech |
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The 23rd International Conference on VLSI Design and the 9th International Conference on Embedded Systems focuses on affordable technology for emerging markets. |
| 2010-01-06 |
VoIP growth sustained by long-term cost saving |
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Market analyst Frost & Sullivan forecasts that the VoIP market will earn Rs.3,077.63 crore in 2012, up from Rs.2,445.99 crore in 2008. |
| 2010-01-05 |
What to sort out in electronics in 2010 |
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EE Times editors list nettlesome issues they'd most like to see electronics engineers fix next year ranging from grand challenges of engineering to niggling nettles of consumer gadgetry. |
| 2010-01-04 |
What's the next big tech app? |
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Here's a list of the 10 technology applications to look for in 2010, examining the features that make them so compelling as well as unresolved issues that might keep them from breaking out. |
| 2009-12-30 |
OTDR tester handles PON-based FTTx networks |
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Anritsu's rolls out the ACCESS Master MT9083C OTDR series for faster testing of traditional and PON based FTTx networks. |
| 2009-12-30 |
More opportunities open for India electronics design |
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Consumption of technology has led to electronic system design opportunity in industrial, medical, transportation, and energy management fields in India. |
| 2009-12-23 |
Analyst: CES 2010 will be a battle of innovative apps |
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Innovations are expected to flood the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show scheduled next month with 3D DVD players, 3D TVs, smart phones and new devices designed for emerging markets. |
| 2009-12-23 |
RoodMicrotec, X-Fab ink network partnership |
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The X-Chain will be a structured platform for X-Fab's customers for an online search of contact information and other data about qualified design and supply chain partners worldwide. |
| 2009-12-22 |
Clock generator with -57dBc PSNR lowers jitter degradation |
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The MAX3625B provides three LVPECL outputs up to 320MHz from two output-divider banks reducing BOM. |
| 2009-12-22 |
Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR combo IC improves Wi-Fi co-existence |
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The combo solution ensures optimal radio coexistence between WLAN and Bluetooth by incorporating a sophisticated coexistence algorithm. |
| 2009-12-22 |
Broadcom 40nm chip enables HD handsets |
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Broadcom Corp. rolls out its first 40nm cell phone media processor capable of recording full 1080-progressive high-definition video. |