SEMATECH Makes Breakthroughs in Controlling Parasitic Contact Resistance
SEMATECH’s continued leadership in developing, screening, and characterizing new materials, tools, and processes that enable CMOS scaling and emerging technologies will be further demonstrated during the 2009 VLSI Technology Symposium on June 15-17, 2009, at the Rihga Royal Hotel in Kyoto, Japan. In one area of investigation, technologists from SEMATECH’s Materials and Emerging Technologies program have demonstrated significant reductions in Schottky barrier height and contact resistance that are critical for continued enhancement of device performance in future technology nodes.
Fanfare Introduces iTest 3.4 Test Automation Tool
Fanfare, delivering innovative testing solutions to service providers (SPs), network equipment manufacturers (NEMs), and enterprises, announced the latest release of iTest®, the company’s flagship test automation product. iTest 3.4 is a comprehensive testing solution for device and heterogeneous system testing. It offers significant improvements to core iTest functionality, and new features such as the industry’s first Virtual Testbed (VTB) capabilities. VTB delivers considerable new value to testing organizations by enabling testers to build test cases before devices exist, beginning the quality process months earlier than before.
Adaptive Digital Supports Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol
Adaptive Digital Technologies, the leading provider of telecom and Voice over IP DSP software solutions and voice quality enhancing algorithms, announced optimized support for the Secure Real-time Transport Protocol (SRTP). Through the use of encryption, SRTP enables secure, confidential real-time voice and video communication over IP networks, including networks that are otherwise unprotected such as the public Internet. SRTP has been adopted as a standard by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and is designated RFC-3711.
Ethernet Direct Announces Green Power Saving for Industrial Switches
Ethernet Direct Corporation, a professional and primary provider of Industrial Networking and communication solutions, announces a unique feature not commonly found in Industrial Ethernet equipments called Green Power or Power Saving Technology. By being a pioneer in providing the latest trend and technology by designing Industrial Ethernet equipments, Ethernet Direct designed products that are true eco-friendly to save the earth.
Promwad Innovation Company Comments on Mobile Processors, Platforms
The slogan “More GHz for less energy consumption” has become a motto in the development of the modern market of mobile devices – exactly this movement vector has led to the appearance of new low-power processors with integrated multimedia interfaces on chips, created especially for this segment of devices. In spite of the fact that solutions on the basis of ARM architecture have already become de-facto a standard in mobile electronics a long time ago, chip manufacturers keep surprising users and developers by capabilities of their processors (SoC – systems-on-chip).
Telegesis Launches ETRX3 ZigBee Module
Telegesis, the world’s largest manufacturer of ZigBee modules utilising technology from Ember Corp have released their most advanced ZigBee solution to date. The ETRX3 is the 3rd generation of advanced ZigBee modules from the UK ZigBee specialist and the first module on the market to feature the latest ARM® Cortex M-3 based EM357 SOC from Ember. The ETRX3 has a footprint of just 19mm x 25mm for both standard and PA/LNA versions and will be available with either an on board antennae or a Hirose U.FL connector to allow connection of external antennae.
VDC Research Comments on Intel – Wind River Systems Acquisition
In a mammoth, $884 million deal, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) announced on June 4, 2009 its intent to acquire Wind River Systems (NASDAQ: WIND). The aggregate price tag puts approximately a 44% premium over the June 3rd closing price of $8.00 per share for WRS common stock. After this acquisition, which is expected to close this summer, Wind River would operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel and report into its Software and Services Group.
ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre Supports VIA Vinyl VT1818S, 1828S Codecs
VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, announced that the recently launched VIA Vinyl HD Audio codecs, the VIA Vinyl VT1818S and 1828S, are now supported by ArcSoft’s universal multimedia player, ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre. With the rising demand for a realistic cinema experience in the comfort of the home, along with the growth in adoption of the Blu-ray Disc video format, VIA and ArcSoft have collaborated to provide an enhanced playback solution that makes home movie viewing more enjoyable than ever.
Sunrise Telecom Introduces XTT 5000 10 Gigabit Ethernet Test System
Sunrise Telecom® Incorporated (OTC: SRTI.PK), a leader in test and measurement solutions for telecom, cable and wireless networks, introduced the XTT 5000, the industry’s most compact and powerful 10 Gigabit Ethernet multi-function test system. The new, lightweight field test system is designed specifically to speed successful installation and maintenance of carrier-grade Ethernet and Internet Protocol (IP) services. For the first time, field technicians can use a single, all-inclusive test system for installation and maintenance of both 1 GigE and 10 GigE networks.
Apple iPhone 3GS Features Old Hardware
With the launch of the Apple iPhone 3G S, and the repositioning of the iPhone 3G as a device targeted to more mainstream mobile device buyers, Strategy Analytics believes that Apple has missed an opportunity to more effectively broaden the appeal of its iPhone portfolio. In a new report, “iPhone 3G S: New Improved UX, Same Old Hardware,” Strategy Analytics Wireless Device Lab research team argues that Apple’s strategy fails to tailor the size and physical interface of its device to the needs of segments outside of its primary target group.
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