News & Analysis
Aquantia deploys Synopsys IC Validator and IC Compiler for 40nm quad 10GBASE-T design
Synopsys has announced that Aquantia, the leading innovator in 10GBASE-T networking, has deployed Synopsys’ recently announced IC Validator, the newest addition to the Galaxy Implementation Platform, into production use at 40nm. IC Validator is an ideal add on to IC Compiler for In-Design physical verification, enabling place and route engineers to accelerate time to tapeout and improve manufacturability by enabling physical verification within...
Rapid mark their 30th anniversary with new CEO appointment
Rapid Electronics has announced the appointment of Ron McConnachie as Chief Operating Officer. After a year with the electronic components distributor as Procurement Manager, Ron takes over responsibility for day-to-day management and business development, with a particular focus on sales, marketing, customer service and acquisition.
National Instruments Launches Re-training Programme for Redundant Engineers
National Instruments UK & Ireland has announced a programme to support engineers who have recently been made redundant, by greatly reducing the cost of National Instruments UK & Ireland has announced a programme to support engineers who have recently been made redundant, by greatly reducing the cost of NI LabVIEW training and certification. For just £395, engineers can take two training courses and a certification exam (for example, LabVIEW B...
NXP’s MIFARE DESFire EV1 Technology Receives Security Stamp of Approval
NXP has announced that its MIFARE DESFire EV1 smart card technology has received Common Criteria certification from the German Federal Office of Information Security. After successful evaluation regarding correct implementation of the promised security features and a series of rigorous penetration tests by an independent laboratory, NXP has become the first smart card IC manufacturer to achieve the Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 4+ rating for a...
ADI Applications Spotlight: Pro Audio and Industrial
PreSonus, maker of some of today’s most innovative music production equipment, has implemented ADI’s SHARC floating-point digital signal processor within its new StudioLive digital audio mixer and multi-channel recording system. With SHARC at the heart of StudioLive, PreSonus is providing musicians and audio engineers with pro-caliber digital effects processing and sound quality in a compact, affordable system.
picoChip named winner at inaugural Femto Forum Femtocell Industry Awards 2009
picoChip today announced that the company’s cost-optimized PC302 and PC312 picoXcell SoCs won the enabling technology category at the inaugural Femtocell Industry Awards. The awards recognize outstanding achievement within, and contributions to, the femtocell industry. The awards were presented at a gala dinner at the Femtocells World Summit 2009 in London last night. The Femto Forum is the independent industry association that supports femt...
Agilent Technologies - Program Opens IP Vault for Use on Deployed AD Systems
Agilent Technologies today announced it will deliver unique data-conversion capabilities and associated intellectual property to key U.S. and allied armed forces programs. This technology, which has been developed through years of internally funded research and development in RF and microwave test instrumentation and components, will provide an immediate and dramatic impact on war-fighter effectiveness, efficiency and safety.
STMicroelectronics Reports Further Advances in Corporate Responsibility during 2008
STMicroelectronics has announced the publication of the Company’s 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report, which covers all of ST’s activities and sites in 2008, contains detailed indicators of the Company’s performance across the full range of Social, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Corporate Governance issues and reaffirms ST’s long-established commitment to serving its stakeholders with integrity, transparency and excellen...
Harting features new integrated RFID system at RFID Europe 2009
At RFID Europe 2009, HARTING is featuring Ha-VIS RFID: a fully integrated RFID system that offers a high degree of flexibility to simplify the implementation of scalable solutions in different application sectors. The new system combines rugged, high-performance RFID readers with powerful data pre-processing to ensure high-speed data transmission and optimum dynamic network performance. Overall control is provided by the Ha-VIS RFID Suite, an eff...
Laird Technologies Recognized by General Motors
Laird Technologies has announced it was named General Motors 2008 Supplier of the Year for the fourth consecutive year. The company received the award for its significant contributions to GM’s global product and performance achievements at the 17th Annual “Best of the Best” Ceremonies earlier this month.