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AMD launches R series and targets graphics intensive ... 21/05/2012

AMD has extended its embedded systems product range with the announcement of the R series platform; industrialised versions of Trinity, the recently ...

MIPS unveils three cores in new microprocessor range 14/05/2012

Microprocessor core developer MIPS Technologies has launched the Aptiv Generation range, featuring three core families which offer performance levels ...

Toshiba launches development platform for embedded ... 30/04/2012

Toshiba has announced an evaluation and development platform for embedded systems which is targeted at automotive control where compliance with the ...

Kontron’s energy efficient multicore module has increased ... 27/04/2012

Kontron has announced the COMe-cCT6, an entry level COM Express compact computer on module based on 32nm multicore Intel Atom processors.

Control law accelerator boosts algorithmic performance 26/04/2012

The TMS320F2803x and TMS320F2806x Piccolo microcontrollers from Texas Instruments have been upgraded with the addition of a C programmable integrated ...

Anglia wins Analog Devices franchise to fill hole in ... 26/04/2012

Following 18 months of intensive negotiations, Analog Devices has appointed Anglia as a UK and Ireland distributor as part of a strategy to grow ...

Op amp design tools are ‘industry’s most flexible’ 19/04/2012

Intersil has upgraded its web based non inverting and inverting op amp design tools.

Scalable 32bit dsp cores set to address range of ... 16/04/2012

Leading silicon IP licensor CEVA has launched TeakLite-4, which it says is the most powerful, low power and scalable 32bit dsp architecture framework ...

ARM looks to help designers implement Cortex-A based ... 16/04/2012

ARM has expanded its range of Processor Optimization Packs (POPs) for TSMC's 28 and 40nm process technologies. According to the company, 'at least ...

One analyser, multiple protocols 12/04/2012

After a short delay required to obtain a CE mark, Tektronix' TPI4000 protocol analyser is now available in Europe following its launch elsewhere ...

Oscilloscopes offer 62GHz bandwidth ‘without tricks’ 11/04/2012

Agilent has unveiled the Infiniium 90000Q series of oscilloscopes, capable of delivering a real time bandwidth of 62GHz on two channels or 33GHz on ...

Counterfeit electronic components hit record level in 2011 04/04/2012

Last year was a record year for reports of counterfeit components, acccording to market researcher IHS iSuppli. Five types of semiconductor accounted ...

Security specialist gets €5m funding to expand deployment 04/04/2012

Security specialist Intrinsic-ID has received €5million in a new funding round led by Robert Bosch Venture Capital and existing investor Prime ...

Acquisition boosts high speed clocking portfolio 02/04/2012

Analog Devices has acquired Multigig, a specialist in high performance clocking technology. The move is said by Analog to enhance it clocking ...

Semiconductor foundry market up 5.1% in 2011 30/03/2012

The worldwide semiconductor foundry market totalled $29.8billion in 2011, a 5.1% increase from 2010, according to Gartner.

Blackfin range extended with four twin core devices 28/03/2012

Analog Devices has extended its Blackfin range with the launch of four dual core processors. Two – the BF608 and BF609 – are optimised for embedded ...

Microchip: MCUs feature highest level of advanced PWM ... 27/03/2012

Microchip has expanded its 8bit PIC16F(LF)178X enhanced mid range core microcontroller family to include advanced analogue and integrated ...

Renesas Electronics unveils green energy challenge for ... 27/03/2012

Renesas Electronics has launched a global design contest, inviting embedded engineers to showcase their skill in developing green energy designs.

Intel semiconductor market share reaches 10 year high 27/03/2012

Intel has attained its highest annual market share in more than 10 years, according to a report from information and analytics provider IHS iSuppli. ...

1µA current sense amplifier reduces power by 30 times 26/03/2012

Touchstone Semiconductor has announced the first bidirectional, symmetrical, high side current sense amplifier. According to the ic specialist, the ...

ADI, Digilent collaborate on design kits for engineering ... 23/03/2012

Analog Devices and educational design tools specialist, Digilent have unveiled two analogue design kits that enable engineering students to ...

Atmel gains ground in mcu rankings 23/03/2012

Worldwide microcontroller market share saw a few changes take place among top suppliers in 2011, according to research firm Databeans.

Renesas optimises mcus for digital power control ... 22/03/2012

Renesas Electronics has expanded its RX600 microcontroller family with the new 32bit RX62G group.

ST targets price sensitive markets with new ic range 21/03/2012

STMicroelectronics has revealed its latest range of set top box SoC ics for hd terrestrial, cable IP and satellite equipment.

2011 pc microprocessor revenue up 13.2% 21/03/2012

Worldwide pc microprocessor revenue increased 13.2% to more than $41billion in 2011 as unit shipments and average prices rose, according to ...