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2010-04-20	IR opens 35,000ft2 facility at San Jose
	IR opens a facility at San Jose, California for space, aerospace, military and heavy duty industrial application high reliability products.
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.
2010-04-20	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	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	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.
2010-04-19	Agilent launches "Green" campus in India
	Agilent Technologies has opened a 10-acre campus at Manesar, Haryana to support its back office operations, including corporate controllership, IT and business centres, field entities and operations as well as R&D ops.
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.
2010-04-16	Processor supports full HD 1080p H.264 encoding
	TI's extended line of DM36x DaVinci generation portable encoding solutions targets HD video cameras, real-time digital video recorders, HD video communications systems and digital signage.
2010-04-15	TSMC moves from 28nm to 20nm half-node
	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd will give the 22nm "full node" a miss by moving on directly to the 20nm "half node" from the 28nm node.
2010-04-15	MBDA, AdaCore strengthen ties
	The new licensing agreement will include AdaCore's SPARK Pro high assurance software development toolset, as well as the GNAT Pro development environment.
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	WLED driver with dimmer control suits LCD panels
	From Micrel Inc. comes the MIC3263 six-channel WLED driver equipped with a flicker free dimming control scheme for LED brightness in small LCD panels.
2010-04-14	GrenZone taps Trina Solar for Asian PV projects
	Grenzone Pte Ltd has chosen Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co. Ltd as a strategic partner in its photovoltaic (PV) projects in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
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.
2010-04-14	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.
2010-04-13	Anna University bags TI Analog Design contest
	Texas Instruments awards Anna University, Chennai the wining spot in it's first ever Analogue Design contest for Indian universities while IIT-Madras and IIT-Delhi were placed second and third respectively.
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.
2010-04-13	Power controller simplifies EMI filtering designs
	Exar Corp. has expanded its range of low-voltage, step-down controllers specifically targeted at DDR memory power architectures.
2010-04-12	IBM: Expect design rule explosion beyond 22nm
	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.
2010-04-12	Pre-integrated WLAN, Bluetooth module eases design
	Texas Instruments Incorporated integrates a single chip WLAN and Bluetooth sol'n¡ªthe 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 .
2010-04-08	Using reference designs in implementing low, high frequency ADCs
	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
	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	How to protect data with battery-free RAID solution
	Increased data processing and storage demands are challenging traditional ways of maintaining data integrity in data centers.
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.
2010-04-06	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	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	Sanmina-SCI opens manufacturing campus near Chennai
	The state-of-the-art technology manufacturing campus is located in the Oragadam Hi-Tech Special Economic Zone (SEZ) near Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu.

2010-04-01	1TB 2.5-inch HDDs cuts energy consumption
	Toshiba Corp. extends its 5,400 RPM line of 2.5-inch HDDs with two devices that are well-suited for all-in-one desktops, TVs and STBs.
2010-04-01	Low-power ADCs expand their reach
	Low-power ADCs expand their reach beyond the handheld, battery-powered instrumentation applications to high-channel-count designs such as X-ray machines and ultrasound and MRI scanners.
2010-03-31	Round, oval LED lamps packs tinted lenses
	Avago Technologies has developed SMT high-brightness oval and round LED lamps that come in compact form factor with well-defined spatial radiation pattern.
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.
2010-03-30	Colour LEDs enable cost-effective lighting apps
	Cree Inc. offers the XLamp XP-C colour LEDs that are often compatible with existing optical designs, potentially reducing system design costs.
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	Gigabit PHYs packs built-in diagnostic features
	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	Serial RapidIO design tool ups bandwidth
	IDT rolls out its Serial RapidIO Gen2 system modelling tool that in a design ups the raw bandwidth available in a system and also helps manage congestion while avoiding long-term traffic bottlenecks.
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.
2010-03-29	Cadence takes over EDA start-up Taray Inc.
	To strengthen its position in the design-in of large and complex FPGAs into PC boards, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has taken over Taray Inc.
2010-03-26	TI rolls out fingerprint dev't kit for portable apps
	Based on its low-power TMS320C5515 DSP, Texas Instruments Incorporated rolls out the fingerprint development kit that cuts time to market with easy integration of fingerprint biometric features.
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	Novellus, IBM partner on 3D TSV
	Novellus Systems and IBM Corp. are collaborating on a process to enable the 3D integration of multiple semiconductor chips in advanced product applications for low power small form factors.
2010-03-23	Analyst: ASML, Nikon to share 22nm litho biz
	At 22nm, Intel will continue to use 193nm immersion lithography from two suppliers as per Arete Research analyst Jagadish Iyer.
2010-03-23	Current sensing IC amp offers 4kV ESD protection
	STMicroelectronics offers the TSC102, a high-side current-sensing amplifier with low power consumption that is designed for direct connection to a small current-sensing resistor sitting at a voltage up to 30V.
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.
2010-03-19	Mentor, ST partner on 32/20nm design solutions
	Mentor Graphics Corp. and STMicroelectronics have entered a broad-scoped collaboration three-year project, named DeCADE, to build on advanced design solutions for SoC development for digital and analogue design.
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.
2010-03-18	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.
2010-03-18	IMEC, Altos to set up library re-characterisation service
	IMEC and Altos Design Automation Inc. will collaborate to offer re-characterisation of standard foundry libraries including core and IO cells at different process, temperatures and/or voltages.
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.
2010-03-17	Hi-integrated PFC controller cuts 54 external parts
	Fairchild has developed a CCM PFC controller for 300W to 2kW power supply designs that reaches 0.999 of PF at full load.
2010-03-16	Motherboards offer radiation cut up to 50%
	ASUS rolls out ASUS Protect 3.0 designed motherboards that cut up to 50% radiation levels which help to protect the earth, the PC and its users.
2010-03-16	National's new CEO wants revenue growth
	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.
2010-03-15	RF VSGs, VSAs suit multi-channel MIMO wireless apps
	National Instruments rolls out RF vector signal generators (VSGs) and vector signal analysers (VSAs) for multichannel MIMO RF design and test applications.
2010-03-15	Opinion: Survival tips for mobile systems flood
	A flux of new mobile systems will inundate the market. Think different is the two word mantra for system makers who want to survive it.
2010-03-12	E-beam direct-write litho to be here only by 2015
	Even with multiple development efforts on e-beam direct-write lithography underway, one prominent lithography researcher warns that production tools are still a minimum of five years away.
2010-03-12	RF range extender provides up to +149dB link budget
	Texas Instruments Inc. is rolling out a highly-integrated, cost-effective RF range extender that combines PA, LNA, switches for low-power wireless applications at 850MHz to 950MHz.
2010-03-12	Analogue radios go digital with mixed-signal receiver
	Silicon Laboratories Inc. has released a mixed-signal AM/FM receiver the Si4830, which brings the benefits of digital performance and integration to mechanically-tuned analogue radios.
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.
2010-03-11	Hunt for e-book display alternatives heats up
	Analysts who track the display market investigate if consumers will sacrifice "green" e-paper on the altar of fast colour, relegating the nascent technology category to a niche.
2010-03-10	ASML, Nikon lock horns on Intel 22nm litho biz
	ASML Holding NV and Nikon Corp. have locked horns on the 22nm lithography business at Intel Corp.
2010-03-09	Innovation in tech to address three R's
	According to Molex Inc. VP, solid-state lighting Mike Picini, to survive and thrive in this environment technology will have to address the 3R's of reduce, reuse and recycle.
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	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.
2010-03-08	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.
2010-03-05	Wireless MCUs designed for smart home apps
	Silicon Laboratories debuts Si10xx wireless microcontroller family with ultra low-power architecture and fast wake-up time (2¦Ìs) to extend battery life in both lithium and alkaline battery apps.
2010-03-05	Low part count power modules ups reliability
	Intersil Corp. has introduced the ISL8204M and ISL8206M complete switch-mode power supplies that deliver high performance without the risk.
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.
2010-03-04	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.
2010-03-04	Fixed frequency controller targets AC/DC adaptor apps
	ON Semiconductor debuts a range of fixed-frequency, current-mode controller ICs targeted at AC-DC adapter apps for laptop, LCD displays, printers, and household consumer electronics.
2009-09-28	How to make your design really matter
	Ammunition CEO Robert Brunner says a good design gets the company and the product to the point where they actually matter to people.
2009-09-25	RTOS speeds up Atom-based system development
	DDC-I has introduced the DEOS safety-critical RTOS and OpenArbor software development tools that provide architecture support for Intel's Atom embedded processor.
2009-09-24	Improve system design testing processes with CMMI
	Requirements-based testing is widely viewed as a best practice according to corporate standards such as the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI).
2009-09-23	Entropic, ViXS develop MoCA NAS ref design
	Entropic and ViXS are developing an advanced HD network attached storage reference design that enables premium content capture, storage and sharing over a MoCA home network.
2009-09-23	Application of Intersil digitally controlled potentiometers (XDCP) as hybrid analogue/digital feedback system control elements
	For the most part, the universe of feedback system design separates neatly into two fundamental design paradigms: analogue-based designs and digital-based designs.
2009-09-22	Quad-core processor cuts part counts, system costs
	Freescale Semiconductor has expanded its power and performance options available for its QorIQ family of multi-core platforms with the introduction of the QorIQ P4040 processor.
2009-09-22	Execs tackle ASIC, FPGA design challenges
	The ASIC versus FPGA debate took an interesting turn, as executives from two design tool firms offered duelling keynote address on the virtues of and challenges facing FPGA-based and ASICs-based SoCs designs
2009-09-18	STMPE811 PCB design guideline
	This application note provides information on the design of a PCB for the STMPE811 touchscreen controller, the power connection, routing of the touchscreen tracks and the configuration of some pins.

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