GE Fanuc Embedded Systems Unveils SBC310 3U VPX Single Board Computer
Providing further evidence of the company's market-leading commitment to computing solutions based on the VPX architecture, GE Fanuc Embedded Systems announced the SBC310 3U VPX single board computer – the first 3U VPX single board computer to feature Freescale's dual core PowerPC 8641D and to provide support for a PMC/XMC site. With up to 1 GByte of SDRAM, the SBC310 is the tenth member of the GE Fanuc Embedded Systems family of VPX products – a family that includes 3U and 6U single- and quad processor single board computers based on both Intel and PowerPC architectures, graphics processors, switches and storage, as well as the MAGIC1 Rugged Display Computer. The SBC310 is optionally available in any of five ruggedization levels, making it suitable for deployment in the harshest environments.
QUALCOMM Becomes Member of IMEC's Technology-Aware Design Program
IMEC, Europe's leading independent nanoelectronics research institute, announced that QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq:QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and mobile data solutions, has joined IMEC's technology-aware design program (TAD). IMEC and QUALCOMM will be collaborating on innovative circuit and system design methodologies.
Agilent Unveils First Oscilloscope-Based DDR3 Compliance Software
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced the industry's first oscilloscope-based DDR3 compliance test application. This tool is ideal for engineers working in the computer, data storage, electronic data processing and consumer electronics industries. The Agilent U7231A DDR3 test application, which runs on Infiniium 54850 and 80000 Series oscilloscopes, provides DDR3 compliance measurements based on the Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) JESD79-3 DDR3 SDRAM Specifications. It covers clock, electrical and timing parameters.
EVE to Present Paper at Power Architecture Developer Conference
EVE and Power.org(TM) announced that EVE was selected to present a technical paper at the Power Architecture(TM) Developer Conference to be held in Austin, Texas, September 24-25. EVE will deliver a session entitled, "New Verification Methods for Power-Based SoC Designs," that will explore system-on-chip (SoC) verification.
Broadcom Announces First 65 Nanometer Gigabit Ethernet Switches
Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, announced the availability of the industry's first Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switches produced in 65 nanometer (65nm) CMOS process technology. Broadcom leveraged its advanced 65nm intellectual property (IP) portfolio to develop the StrataXGS(R) 200 series, a new generation of intelligent GbE switches that will accelerate the deployment of secure unified communications infrastructures. An unprecedented level of integration is achieved using 65nm process technology, which enables lower-power silicon solutions that can reduce overall system costs in applications for local area networks (LAN), service providers and data centers. Today's announcement extends Broadcom's leadership in the networking silicon market, where it currently holds 70 percent market share in merchant silicon for GbE switch integrated circuits (ICs)(1).
LEGO Group Licenses Moore Microprocessor Patent
Alliacense announced that the LEGO Group has purchased a Moore Microprocessor Patent(TM) (MMP) Portfolio license from The TPL Group. Marking its 75th year in business this month, LEGO has emerged as the world's sixth largest manufacturer of toys.
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