ACT/Technico, Interface Concept Debut New COTS Graphics PMC
Interface Concept and ACT/Technico have unveiled a new high performance COTS graphics PMC, the IC-GRA-PMCa. Built around the Carmine MB86297 GPU, which is the third generation of high-end graphics products developed by Fujitsu; the new IC-GRA- PMCa is an IEEE 1386-compliant PMC dedicated to mission critical embedded applications.
TSMC Features Apache’s Products in Reference Flow 8.0
Apache Design Solutions, the technology leader in power sign-off and complete silicon integrity platform solutions for system-on-chip (SoC), analog-intellectual property (IP), and system designs, announced that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) Reference Flow 8.0 includes Apache’s:
- RedHawk-ALP for power integrity of switched memory and on-chip low drop-out (LDO) voltage regulators
- Sahara-PTE for thermal integrity including stacked chips
- Sentinel-CPM for IC-system power integrity
Agilent Announces 1U LXI-Compliant Power Meter
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) introduced the world’s first LXI-compliant power meter. This slim, compact power meter is just 1U high and supports LAN-based automated measurements of peak, peak-to-average ratio and average power. Its small size and ability to operate without shared power supplies, cardcages or system controllers enables a lower startup cost for an automated test system.
Agilent Creates WiMAX Optimization Solution for IEEE 802.16e-2005
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) announced its WiMAX Optimization Solution for IEEE 802.16e-2005. This breakthrough drive-testing capability for its network optimization test platform enables WiMAX network equipment manufacturers and service providers to authenticate the actual subscriber experience in real-world WiMAX environments. This capability allows manufacturers to develop faster and more reliable WiMAX-enabled products.
TSMC Reference Flow 8 Features Altos’ Variety Statistical Static Timing
Altos Design Automation Inc. announced that TSMC Reference Flow 8.0 includes Altos’ statistical timing model generator Variety(tm). Reference Flow 8.0 supports 45nm process technology and is the latest generation of TSMC’s design methodology intended to increase yields, lower risks and reduce design margins. The new flow includes support for the creation of libraries to enable statistical static timing analysis (SSTA).
Microchip Introduces MCP140X Single-Output MOSFET Drivers
Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, announced the MCP1401 and MCP1402 (MCP140X) single-output MOSFET drivers. The inverting MCP1401 and non-inverting MCP1402 MOSFET drivers are rated for a peak output current of 0.5A, over a wide operating voltage range of 4.5V – 18V. They have excellent latch-up immunity and are available in miniature, 2 mm x 3 mm DFN and 5-pin SOT-23 packages.
embWiSe Ports Linux SDIOWorx to TI DaVinci DM6446, DM350 Platforms
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Aeroflex Adds G.703 Interface Pod Option to FB100A Bit Error Rate Tester
With the addition of the new G.703 Interface Pod option, the Aeroflex FB100A bit error rate tester can now test a wide range of standardised telecommunications interfaces (from T1 at 1.544 Mbit/s to STS-3 and STM-1 at 155.52 Mbit/s). This improvement greatly increases the variety of equipment on which bit error rate measurements and noise/error characterisation can be made.
LinuxWorld Conference Features Mobile Linux
IDG World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows and events around the globe has announced a series of conference programming and sponsored Developer Days dedicated to Mobile Linux at this year’s LinuxWorld Conference & Expo(R). Leading mobile phone and embedded systems players including ACCESS, Motorola and Palm are showing their commitment to further the adoption of mobile Linux with strong presences at LinuxWorld(R). LinuxWorld, the largest and most comprehensive event that focuses exclusively Linux and open source, is scheduled to take place August 6-9, 2007 at the Moscone Center.
Over 180,000 Buildings to to Go Wireless by 2011
For many of us, the most productive times of our days, when communications are critical, are spent indoors. This reality, as well as increasing usage of 3G wireless data services, is creating a growing demand for better in-building coverage, according to a recent report from ABI Research.
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