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X-FAB enhances advanced mixed-signal process design kit with Silicon Frontline's post-layout extraction software February 03, 2012
X-FAB Silicon Foundries has used Silicon Frontline Technology, Inc’s R3D (Resistive 3D) software for X-FAB’s 0.18 micrometer high-voltage process (XH018), to provide improvements in reliability and efficiency by addressing the high-voltage and driver characteristics of mixed-signal SOC designs.
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Analog Devices’ FMC boards support Xilinx’s FPGA targeted design platforms to help designers cut development times
January 31, 2012
Analog Devices, Inc. has introduced two data converter FMC boards (FPGA mezzanine cards) that connect to Xilinx Inc’s new 28 nm 7 series FPGA (field programmable gate array) evaluation kits. ADI’s high-speed AD9739A D/A converter and AD9467 A/D converter FMC boards support multiple generations of Xilinx ...
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New Touchstone video channel focuses on designing with analog ICs
January 31, 2012
Touchstone Semiconductor, a developer of high-performance analog integrated circuit solutions, has launched the new Touchstone Video Channel featuring application videos to help design engineers in applying Touchstone’s analog ICs.
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Vicor unveils online IBC power simulation tool
January 31, 2012
Vicor Corporation has unveiled its new IBC Power Simulation tool, an industry-first online simulation capability that enables power system designers to interactively model the electrical and thermal performance of intermediate bus converters in application-specific operating conditions and thermal environments. ...
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Avago, TI hit signal milestones
January 30, 2012
Avago Technologies and Texas Instruments are among the companies at DesignCon this week with new components to drive boards and cables to higher data rates over longer distances for less power and cost. They and their competitors are gearing up to enable a next-generation of systems using 100 Gbit/s ...
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Wireless implantable MEMS sensor powered by music
January 27, 2012
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a MEMS sensor that uses the low bass sounds of rap music to selectively power the device when implanted in the body.
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IAR Systems supports Infineon's XMC4500 microcontrollers for energy-efficient industrial applications
January 27, 2012
IAR Systems' embedded software development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench now provides full support for Infineon Technologies' new XMC4500 microcontrollers including examples for the modular Hexagon Development Kit.
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UK researchers develop sensors to improve protection of concrete coastal structures
January 26, 2012
Researchers at City University London and Queen's University Belfast following several research projects funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) have developed innovative sensors that they claim will dramatically improve the ability to spot early warning signs of corrosion ...
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Fabless firm offers MEMS optical IC platform
January 26, 2012
Si-Ware Systems Ltd., a fabless chip and design service company, has announced its SiMOST platform for the creation of single-chip optical systems.
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ITU approves G3-PLC as a new worldwide smart grid standard
January 26, 2012
In partnership with Electricité Réseau Distribution France (ERDF) and Sagemcom, Maxim developed the G3-PLC specification to promote open-endedness and interoperability among smart grid implementations. The company’s G3-PLC protocol has now been approved by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) ...
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