Analog Devices Rolls Out Super Fast 250 MSPS AD9467 ADC
The industry’s fastest 16-bit ADC (analog-to-digital converter) — at 250 MSPS (mega samples per second) — was unveiled by data converter market share leader Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI). The AD9467 16-bit, 250 MSPS ADC operates on 35% less power at 25% higher sampling rate than any other 16-bit data converter, providing a new level of signal processing performance for test and measurement instrumentation, defense electronics, and communications applications where high resolution over a wide bandwidth is needed. The AD9467 delivers resolution and a fast sample rate while simultaneously achieving a high SFDR (spurious-free dynamic range) of up to 100 dBFs and SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) performance of 76.4 dBFS. The device’s SFDR of 90 dBFS up to 300 MHz analog input and 60-femtosecond rms (root mean square) jitter helps lower the signal chain bill of materials component count by allowing engineers to increase system performance at higher intermediate frequencies, thereby reducing the number of signal down-conversion stages.
Emerson Network Power Launches MicroMP1 Power Supply
With the launch of its latest ac-dc power supply, Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity[tm], is encouraging design engineers to “go configurable, not custom!” The µMP1 (MicroMP1) extends the company’s successful line of configurable power supplies, providing market-leading density, efficiency, reliability and certifications, at a cost that rivals non-configurable power supplies while providing the flexibility that can eliminate the need for a custom solution in many scenarios.
Cadence Optimizes Methodology for ARM Cortex-A15 MPCore Processor
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, announced it is providing its customers an optimized implementation methodology for the new ARM® Cortex[tm]-A15 MPCore[tm] processor that enables them to start designing Cortex-A15 processor-based SoCs immediately. As ARM developed the Cortex-A15 MPCore processor – its most advanced processor for mobile, consumer and infrastructure applications – Cadence® worked alongside the microprocessor IP leader to develop the methodology for customers seeking early access to this cutting-edge ARM processor technology for Silicon Realization.
ISMI Symposium on Manufacturing Effectiveness Features Business Case for ESH
International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI) will host a panel discussion entitled “The Business Case for ESH” at its 7th Annual ISMI Symposium on Manufacturing Effectiveness, scheduled to take place at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, October 31 – November 4, 2010. The panel discussion, to be held on Thursday, November 4, at 1:45 p.m., will be moderated by founder and director of weSRCH.com, G. Dan Hutcheson, and will feature a diverse group of senior executives who will share the benefits of sustainable business practices and functional models that apply to real-world semiconductor manufacturing environments.
TPControl Transforms Android Smart Phones to Touch Panel Remotes
Touch Panel Control Ltd, an AMX Authorized Product Partner (AMX APP), is pleased to announce TP Control for the Android mobile platform. TPControl for Android follows the phenomenal success of the application for Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and the iPad. TPControl is an easy-to-use application that enables smart phones and tablet devices to transform into a fully functional touch panel for controlling AMX system platforms for home automation applications, providing real-time, touch control of AV systems, lighting, shades, room temperatures and more. The company will be demonstrating the TPControl application for the Android OS at the CEDIA Expo in Atlanta, September 22-26, 2010. A controlled beta launch is scheduled for after the event, with the product planned to be made widely available by the end of 2010. Several Android-based phones will be supported at the launch.
Oasys RealTime Designer Supports SystemVerilog
Oasys Design Systems announced that it has added support for SystemVerilog to RealTime Designer[tm], its revolutionary new Chip Synthesis[tm] platform used in production flows at leading-edge semiconductor and systems companies worldwide. “We are pleased and proud to have added System Verilog support within one year of delivering VHDL,” states Paul van Besouw, Oasys’ president and chief executive officer. “Design teams employing RealTime Designer are at the cutting edge of design and are increasingly using System Verilog.”
Freescale Acquires PEG Product Line from Swell Software
Freescale Semiconductor announced that it has acquired certain key assets of Swell Software, an industry leader in graphical user interface (GUI) software tools. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Swell Software, based in Port Huron, Mich., was founded in 1997 with the mission to provide a GUI solution for embedded systems.
MIPS, Open-Silicon, Dolphin Tapeout ASIC CPU at 2.4GHz and Beyond
Open-Silicon, Inc., MIPS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIPS), and Dolphin Technology announced the successful tapeout of a high-performance ASIC processor at over 2.4GHz under typical conditions. This achievement, as measured in timing closure against TSMC reference flow signoff conditions, will make this one of the highest frequency ASIC processors ever built, highlighting the companies’ industry-leading technologies for building high-performance processor-based systems. This high-performance ASIC processor is a follow-on test chip to the 65nm, 1.1GHz test chip announced by Open-Silicon and MIPS Technologies at the end of last year.
Arrow Electronics Acquires Nu Horizons Electronics
Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. (Nasdaq: NUHC; “Nu Horizons”) announced the signing of a definitive agreement providing for the acquisition of Nu Horizons by Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW; “Arrow”) in an all-cash transaction in which Nu Horizons shareholders will receive $7.00 for each share of Nu Horizons common stock they own. Nu Horizons is a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display, illumination and power solutions to a wide variety of commercial original equipment manufacturers and electronic manufacturing services providers.
Synopsys HSPICE Precision Parallel Technology Speeds Up Simulation
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, unveiled new HSPICE® Precision Parallel (HPP) multi-threading technology that delivers up to 7X simulation speed-up for complex analog and mixed-signal designs. In addition to the new HPP technology, the HSPICE 2010 solution includes enhanced convergence algorithms, advanced analog analysis features and foundry-qualified support for process design kits (PDKs) that extend HSPICE gold-standard accuracy to the verification of complex circuits such as phase-locked loops, SERDES, data converters, high-precision custom digital and power management. With HSPICE 2010, design teams can accelerate verification of their analog circuits across process variation corners and reduce the risk of silicon respins.
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