News & Analysis
User-programmable automotive linear sensor from Allegro
The new A1386 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a user-programmable linear Hall-effect sensor IC targeted at applications in the automotive market requiring flexibility and accuracy in absolute position sensing.
Moscow's Metro operates fully contactless with NXP’s MIFARE Technology
NXP has announced that the Moscow underground is the world’s first public transport system to run a 100% contactless automatic fare collection (AFC) system based on MIFARE technology. Moscow Metro is one of the most heavily used public mass transport schemes in the world, carrying on average nine million passengers per day, and standardizing on MIFARE has helped improve the overall passenger experience and drive operational efficiencies.
Fujitsu Acquires Comneon’s Embedded Software Development Centre from Infineon Technologies
Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) has announced the expansion of its software capabilities with the successful acquisition of Comneon’s software development centre in Linz, Austria, from parent company Infineon Technologies. Comneon has been a leading global supplier of embedded software solutions for 17 years, providing a comprehensive range of R&D, applications and software services. The acquisition, which took effect on January 1st 2009,...
Mitsubishi Electric Extends Partnership with Lantronix
Lantronix has announced that Mitsubishi Electric, a leading manufacturer of theatre and data projector products, has selected Lantronix’ award-winning XPort embedded networking connectivity module to further provide remote management and monitoring capabilities for its high volume projectors. Already using XPort to provide networking capability for its high-end DLP projectors, Mitsubishi has recognised the benefits the solution can also add to...
Ubiquisys and picoChip collaborate on next generation femtocells
Ubiquisys, the 3G femtocell company, and picoChip today announced that they are working together to integrate the picoChip PC302 processor into the Ubiquisys ZoneGate femtocell. picoChip will continue to be one of Ubiquisys’ strategic suppliers, extending a five-year working relationship.
IBS reports positive customer feedback for Toshiba’s ASIC and Foundry Services
Toshiba Electronics Europe’s ASIC & Foundry Business Unit has received customer recognition for its system-on-chip (SoC) design and manufacturing support and availability of speciality IP, according to a new report from independent consultants, International Business Strategies (IBS).
Lantronix Releases New Hybrid Ethernet-Terminal/Multiport Device Servers
Lantronix has announced the February availability of the company’s newest Evolution Device/Terminal Server products, the 8- and 16-port EDSPS. Using industry-standard management tools, the multiport device servers allow serial equipment, such as medical devices, kiosks and retail terminals, to be accessed and managed via the Internet.
RFID Tags with Epoxy and Silicon Seal Packaging
Ferroxcube, a leading soft ferrites supplier, has announced the release of Ferroxtag. Ferroxtag is a high frequency RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag with Epoxy and silicon seal packaging. These tags have been designed to be effective when used in special conditions/environments such as in liquid or on metal surfaces.
Fastrax and SiGe Semiconductor cooperate for Software GPS solution
Fastrax and SiGe Semiconductor have announced that Fastrax has selected SiGe's SE4120 to power its Software GPS solution. As a result of the collaboration, the Fastrax Software GPS and SiGe Semiconductor's SE4120 radio front-end makes available a high performance GPS solution, complimented with a reference design to enable easy integration by third parties.
IAR Systems appoints Matthias Stumpf as MD for Central Europe
IAR Systems has announced that it has appointed Matthias Stumpf as Managing Director for Central Europe, with responsibility for all sales, marketing and operational activities in Central Europe. Stumpf’s main role at IAR Systems is to establish a proven key account management and generate broader awareness of the company in Central Europe. He will also work to target the company’s vertical markets in the automotive, industrial automation, te...