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New Multi-GNSS Navigation and Positioning Test System
Spirent Communications plc, the leading provider of navigation and positioning test solutions, today announced the launch of the Spirent GSS6700 Multi-GNSS Constellation Simulator for global navigation satellite system (GNSS) testing. The GSS6700 offers not only GPS test capability but also support for the Russian GLONASS system and planned European Galileo system.
Freescale receives Continental Automotive Supplier of the Year award
Freescale Semiconductor received the Automotive Supplier of the Year 2008 Award from Continental Automotive Group. During an awards ceremony held on July 28 in Regensburg, Germany, Continental recognized Freescale for overall excellence in the microcontroller (MCU) category.
Bilora launches instant photo-geotagger based on u-blox’ GPS technology
Coinciding with the celebration of their 100th year in business, German camera-accessory manufacturer Bilora announces the availability of the “Bilora photo-geotagger” based on u-blox’ “Capture & Process” GPS solution.
Fairchild Semiconductor - Latest Energy Efficiency Solutions to Target the Home Appliance Market outlined at High-Level Industry Forums in China
Fairchild Semiconductor made presentations recently at two of China’s most highly respected industry forums: The Digital Home Appliance IC Technology Seminar, Shunde and The Technical Conference for Chinese Power Supply Engineers, Shenzhen. Technologists from Fairchild discussed the latest developments in power supply technologies and applications that target the energy-saving requirements of today’s home appliances.
Tony Sabetti Joins ID Team at NXP
NXP has announced the appointment of Anthony (Tony) Sabetti as the senior director for business development, strategy and marketing for the identification (ID) business in North America.
11.4 Million for the Future of Welsh Businesses
Quantum CAD has approved and registered it’s commitment to a groundbreaking £11.4 million Welsh scholarship programme launched by the University of Wales and endorsed by the Prince of Wales. The Prince of Wales Innovation Scholarship is aimed at overcoming the recession and attracting top graduates around the globe to work with Welsh businesses.
Rein EDV (Medisol) and AAEON sign Medical Distribution Agreement for Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Rein EDV (Medisol) and AAEON have announced the start of a new partnership which will further enhance their position in the Medical arena. Medisol have an established track record in Germany with its range of Medical Panel-PC's, Systems and Displays and the strategic alliance with AAEON will significantly expand the choice of Medical Solutions Medisol can offer to its customer base. AAEON is a trusted global brand in the medical marketplace, havi...
STMicroelectronics Named Supplier of the Year by Continental Automotive
STMicroelectronics garnered the Automotive Supplier of the Year 2008 Award from Continental, one of the world’s leading car-equipment manufacturers. Continental chose ST for its excellent supplier performance in all key aspects, including Technology, Cost Competitiveness and Logistics, across a broad range of product categories.
ARM, Chartered, IBM, Samsung, and Synopsys Collaborate to Deliver Vertically Optimized Solution for 32/28nm Mobile SoC Designs
In a move that addresses fundamental challenges in creating advanced systems-on-chips (SoCs), ARM, Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. , IBM, Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd., and Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced at the Design Automation Conference (DAC) an agreement to develop a comprehensive technology enablement solution for the design and manufacture of mobile Internet-optimized devices. The objective of this collaboration i...
Rockchip collaborates with Synopsys and Chartered to achieve first-pass silicon success
Fuzhou Rockchip Electronics Company, Ltd., Synopsys, Inc. and Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. today announced that Rockchip has achieved first-time silicon success on its next generation multimedia system-on-a-chip (SoC), using a combination of Synopsys’ tools, intellectual property (IP) and services with Chartered’s 65nm manufacturing technology. The RK28 multimedia SoC, Rockchip’s first mass-production 65nm chip designed in C...