Computing
Apple still dominates world's top brands: study
May 22, 2012 2:41 pm | News | Comments(Reuters) - Apple has maintained its place as the world's most valuable brand over the past year, leading a group of technology-related companies that dominate the top 10, according to a study published on Tuesday. The iPhone and iPad maker has boosted its brand value by
Power modules meet increased power and energy monitoring demands
May 21, 2012 2:10 pm | Products | CommentsEricsson has announced a new series of Power Interface Modules that save board space for core processing functions and enable system architects to design equipment with energy monitoring features, enabling the use of optimization algorithms to
PC/104-Plus dual channel Gigabit Ethernet module connects to embedded networks
May 21, 2012 9:22 am | Products | CommentsWinSystems announced a two channel, Gigabit Ethernet LAN module designed to offer flexible, high-performance networking connectivity for industrial embedded applications. Named the PPM-GIGE-2, it offers self-stacking I/O expansion on PC/104, EPIC, and EBX SBCs based on the industry-standard
Controller kits tap into high-speed PCIe bus
May 19, 2012 12:08 pm | Products | CommentsTwo new controller kits for the ScanWorks platform for embedded instruments from ASSET InterTech can, according to the company accelerate test throughput by plugging into the high-speed PCI Express (PCIe) bus in the personal computer where ScanWorks is running.
The cloud's impact on product development
May 16, 2012 8:59 am | by Paul Washkewicz, vice president of marketing, Computing and Storage, Inphi | Articles | CommentsAnyone involved in high-performance computing understands that among the most crucial elements of a successful cloud implementation is storage and memory technology that complements all ingredients of the computer system. Memory, in particular, must provide speed, capacity and scalability.
New research could mean cellphones that can see through walls
May 7, 2012 2:58 pm | News | CommentsComic book hero superpowers may be one step closer to reality after the latest technological feats made by researchers at UT Dallas. They have designed an imager chip that could turn mobile phones into devices that can see through walls, wood, plastics, paper and other objects.
Display controller core family targeted at high-end mobile/portable products
May 4, 2012 10:50 am | Products | CommentsSilicon intellectual property (IP) provider Evatronix SA has announced the release of the first member of its PANTA high performance display controller core family. Developed using ARM technology the PANTA DP20 is targeted specifically at high-end mobile/portable products...
COM module allows for rapid development of ultra-small customized embedded solutions
May 3, 2012 10:39 am | Products | CommentsVIA Technologies today announced the latest addition in the growing VIA Modular Solutions portfolio, the VIA COMe-8X91. The modular design approach allows for short time-to market, application-specific customization, simplified development, high stability and long life cycles for customers to rapidly develop new and exciting devices.
Strain- and bridge-based USB measurement module is portable
May 1, 2012 12:37 pm | Products | CommentsData Translation, Inc. announced the release of the DT9838 strain- and bridge-based acquisition module for USB. The module offers high-speed performance in a compact form factor for applications including strain, load, pressure, and other bridge-based measurements.
Enpirion's PowerSoc Technology
April 30, 2012 2:17 pm | Videos | CommentsHere’s another video of Enprion’s Power SoC technology. Here, Mark Cieri, Director of Marketing and Business Development, and Ahmed Abou-Alfotouh, Ph.D., manager Systems Architect Group demonstrate
Complement your scope investment with PC-based analysis software
April 26, 2012 2:37 pm | by Joel Woodward, Agilent Technologies, www.agilent.com | Articles | CommentsPC-based analysis of previously captured test data is a growing technology that offers great value to teams looking for alternatives that hold promise. While PC-based tools that operate with files captured on oscilloscopes have existed for a decade, adoption has been slow.
COM Express Type 6 module includes quad core, 3rd generation Intel Core processors
April 24, 2012 12:30 pm | Podcasts | CommentsCongatec Inc. introduced conga-TM77, a new module with a significant improvement in computing performance combined with enhanced energy efficiency, according to the company. The crucial innovations in the 3rd generation Intel Core processors relate to
Low VCE(SAT) transistors come in ultra miniature TLM621 package
April 24, 2012 12:05 pm | Products | CommentsCentral Semiconductor Corp., announced the CTLT3410-M621 (NPN) and CTLT7410-M621 (PNP) transistors in the space saving, low profile TLM621 surface mount package. These new devices are rated at 1.0 A of continuous collector current, 25-V collector-to-emitter voltage and have an
Low-power USB 3.0 hub controller suits next-gen Ultrabook designs
April 24, 2012 11:24 am | by VIA Labs, USB 3.0, hub controller, VL812 | Products | CommentsVIA Labs, Inc. announced its 3rd generation USB 3.0 hub controller, the VIA Labs VL812. The controller uses a new low-power design and features an integrated 5V DC-DC switching regulator, offering a single-chip solution that
Power jack line is panel mount and allows for flexibility
April 24, 2012 10:40 am | Products | CommentsKycon added a high-current panel mount DC power jack option to their current series of power jacks. The expansion of the power jack line allows for design flexibility, with reliability in high-current and repetitive applications such as
Stereo spatial array IC promises immersive audio experience
April 18, 2012 11:26 am | Products | CommentsTexas Instruments Incorporated (TI) introduced an integrated circuit (IC) that, according to the company, converts a smartphone or tablet computer’s narrow soundstage into a much wider and exciting audio experience for consumers. The LM48903 stereo Class D spatial array IC
AMD-based cPCI Serial Multi-display Controller Handles High-end Graphics
April 3, 2012 7:22 am | Products | CommentsMEN Micro offers the G214, a 3U CompactPCI Serial multi-display controller board based on the latest AMD Radeon processor architecture. The new peripheral board is appropriate for use for video surveillance in control rooms as well as
1-GHz, Dual-Core Processors Tout Accelerated Vision Analytics, Low Power Consumption
March 29, 2012 10:42 am | Products | CommentsAnalog Devices, Inc. introduced a series of 1-GHz, dual-core, Blackfin processors. The ADSP-BF608 and ADSP-BF609 are optimized for embedded vision applications, featuring a high performance
10GBase-T PHY is Optimized for ToR Switches
March 28, 2012 12:21 pm | Products | CommentsPLX Technology, Inc. announced the TeraPHY TN8045 10GBase-T transceiver, a quad-port physical layer (PHY) housed in a small 25mm-square package that is space-optimized to allow for 12 devices to fit side-by-side in a
Five Questions with Greg Brown of Microchip Technology
March 28, 2012 10:11 am | Podcasts | CommentsGreg Brown of Microchip Technology is my guest in this edition of Five Questions. Microchip has just introduced its PIC16F(LF)178X family of 8-bit enhanced mid-range core microcontrollers which include
Smart LCD Provides Outdoor Readability
March 27, 2012 1:03 pm | Products | CommentsEarthLCD.com announced the immediate availability of its ezLCD-302 smart LCD module. The unit provides a desirable solution as a graphical user interface (GUI) for outdoor applications. Its all-in-one modular design unites
Express Logic Introduces ThreadX-Lite for IAR Embedded Workbench Users
March 27, 2012 12:17 pm | Products | CommentsExpress Logic, Inc. announced the IAR Systems exclusively offered ThreadX-Lite RTOS, a new, single-user license targeting the ARM Cortex-M series microcontrollers. A subset of the popular ThreadX RTOS, ThreadX-Lite contains many
Inertial Modules Target Advanced Consumer Applications
March 27, 2012 11:16 am | Products | CommentsSTMicroelectronics has introduced a new member of the iNemo sensing family, a 9-Degree Of Freedom, fully integrated sensor module, to enable advanced movement and location-sensitive apps, location-based services (LBS) and indoor navigation on portable
8-bit MCUs Feature Advanced Analog and Integrated Communication Peripherals
March 27, 2012 5:39 am | Products | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc. announced the expansion of its 8-bit PIC16F(LF)178X enhanced Mid-range core microcontroller (MCU) family to include advanced analog and integrated communication peripherals, such as on-chip 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), 8-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs), operational
The Tinker’s Toolbox – Jeff Klaus of Intel
March 26, 2012 12:35 pm | Podcasts | CommentsTinker’s Toolbox returns to the data center with Jeff Klaus, Director of Data Center Solutions at Intel. Workload, power consumption, thermal management and energy efficiency are always concerns in the data center, and Jeff will
