| VirtualLogix Partners with ZiLOG to Enhance Point of Sale Terminal Security |
November 7, 2006 -- VirtualLogix, Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with ZiLOG, Inc., and as part of ZiLOG's newly formed ZiLOG ECOSystem, VirtualLogix will provide its Real-Time Virtualization technology as part of ZiLOG' ... read more |
| TI Introduces Single-Chip Mixing and Re-encoding, Enabling Existing AVRs to Support HD DVD and Blu-ray Surround Sound |
November 7, 2006 -- Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI) continues to drive audio innovation in new and emerging markets with today's announcement of enhancements to its Aureus generation of audio digital signal processors, offering a higher spee ... read more |
| Faraday Unveils Universal Programmable SerDes IP |
November 7, 2006 -- Faraday Technology Corp. has announced the availability of its programmable SerDes IP. The high-performance interface solution is designed to meet industry requirements in terms of reduced die sizes and significant pow ... read more |
| Texas Instruments Enhances Automotive Safety With First IEC 61508 Compliant Processor Solution |
November 7, 2006 -- Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI) today introduced a new symmetrical dual-core TMS570 microcontroller (MCU), the first automotive processor solution to support a certification according to the International Electrotechnical ... read more |
| NetLogic Microsystems Introduces Low Power NETLite Processor Targeted for Cost Sensitive High Volume Applications |
November 7, 2006 -- NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. has announced the launch of its NL3140LV NETLite processor for low-power Layer 2-3 switching and networking. The new low-power NL3140LV NETLite processor lets OEMs develop energy-efficient a ... read more |
| Western Design Center Joins ispLeverCORE Connection Partners Program; Optimizes 8-bit 65xx Microprocessor IP Core for LatticeXP FPGA Devices |
November 7, 2006 -- Lattice Semiconductor Corp. has announced the availability of an 8-bit 65xx microprocessor intellectual property (IP) core from the Western Design Center (WDC), a new member of the ispLeverCORE Connection IP par ... read more |
| X-FAB to Release Design Kit for Its First Modular Analog/Mixed-Signal 0.18-µm Process by End of Year |
November 7, 2006 -- X-FAB Silicon Foundries AG has announced its first modular 0.18-µm analog/mixed-signal CMOS process and design kit available from its subsidiary in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. The XC018 Master Kit, available next month ... read more |
| Power.org Accelerates Power Architecture Technology Adoption as it Marks Technical Milestones |
November 7, 2006 -- Power.org has announced the availability of the merged instruction set architecture – Power ISA Version 2.03 – and the Power Architecture Platform Requirements (PAPR) specification. Power.org also released ... read more |
| PMC-Sierra Introduces High Capacity Single-Chip Solution for Optical Access Aggregation |
November 7, 2006 -- PMC-Sierra, Inc. has introduced the PM5336 ARROW 2488, a feature-rich, high-capacity single-chip solution, which combines multi-rate SONET/SDH framers, non-blocking STS/AU and VT/TU cross-connect, and best-in-class bac ... read more |
| TI Unveils Integrated Power Management IC for DaVinci Technology-Based Portable Electronics |
November 7, 2006 -- Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI) has introduced the first power management integrated circuit (PMIC) fully optimized to support all power system requirements of a multimedia device based on DaVinci technology. Simplifying ... read more |
| Microchip Technology Unveils Latest Evolution of General-Purpose, Small PIC Microcontrollers |
November 7, 2006 -- Microchip Technology, Inc. has announced a new four-member family of 28- and 40/44-pin PIC microcontrollers for use in a wide range of applications. The PIC16F88X family maintains compatibility with the PIC16F87XA fami ... read more |
| NeuroPace Selects AMIS as Design and Production Partner for Epilepsy Neurostimulation Device |
November 7, 2006 -- AMI Semiconductor today announced that NeuroPace, an implantable medical device company, has leveraged AMIS' medical semiconductor expertise for NeuroPace's implantable epilepsy device, the Responsive Neurostimulator ( ... read more |
| TI Introduces DDR3 Register for Memory Modules |
November 7, 2006 -- Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI) today introduced a fully-integrated register and phase-locked loop (PLL) for DDR3 registered dual in-line memory modules (RDIMMs). This single-chip device supports high data rates of 800 me ... read more |
| Freescale Initiates Flexible Programming Services for Ultra-Low-End Microcontrollers |
November 6, 2006 -- To help OEMs streamline their high-volume manufacturing processes, Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. has introduced programming services for its popular 8- and 6-pin MC9RS08KA family of 8-bit MCUs. Users now have the flexi ... read more |
| AMCC Delivers Comprehensive Evaluation Kit for nP3705 Packet Processor |
November 6, 2006 -- Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (AMCC) has announced the availability of the Saguaro low-cost, easy-to-use evaluation kit for its nP3705 packet processor. The kit contains an AdvancedTCA (ATCA) form factor evaluation boar ... read more |
| Ikanos Selects Virage Logic as Trusted IP Partner |
November 6, 2006 -- Virage Logic today announced that Ikanos Communications, Inc., a developer and provider of Fiber Fast broadband solutions, has selected Virage Logic as a trusted IP partner. Expanding on its longstanding relationship, ... read more |
| Global Unichip Tapes Out Five 90-nm Chips with Cadence Encounter Synthesis and Implementation |
November 6, 2006 -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced today that Global Unichip Corp. (GUC) has successfully taped out a series of innovative wireless and consumer product designs in 90-nm technology with Cadence SoC Encounte ... read more |
| Calypto Extends Capabilities with Launch of SLEC CG for Verification of RTL Power Optimizations |
November 6, 2006 -- Calypto Design Systems, Inc. has launched SLEC CG (Sequential Logic Equivalence Checking for Clock Gating) software for verifying register transfer level (RTL) power optimizations. SLEC CG is the latest addition to the ... read more |
| Arasan Chip Systems Licenses Its USB OTG Core to Large Networking Company |
November 6, 2006 -- Arasan Chip Systems, Inc. has licensed its USB 2.0 OTG IP to a large Bay Area-based networking company. This newest licensing deal reflects the wide adoption of Arasan's USB cores and follows another major USB deal A ... read more |
| AMI Semiconductor Adds Analog Array Methodology to Its Portfolio |
November 6, 2006 -- AMI Semiconductor, Inc. (AMIS) has expanded its capabilities by offering new analog array methodology. The approach uses proven blocks of circuitry combined with custom interconnect layers to produce finished ASICs tha ... read more |
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