News & Analysis
ProVision delivers video over wireless throughout the home
ProVision Communications has launched its consumer products division, AXAR Media. At CES the Bristol, UK based specialists in video over wireless technology will launch its first product, which distributes HD video over wireless throughout the home.
Tensilica Adds RealAudio Decoder Support for HiFi 2 Audio DSPs
Tensilica has announced that it has it has ported the RealAudio 8, 9, and 10 decoders from digital entertainment services company RealNetworks, Inc. to the HiFi 2 Audio DSP, the industry’s leading licensable audio DSP. RealAudio utilizes advanced audio compression techniques to allow users to achieve high quality sound in a wide bandwidth range, and is the preferred media format for many users of cellular phones, portable media players, and mob...
Mini-Size Dual-Core Industrial Computer
Avalue’s new generation mini PC – EPC-945 is suitable for variety of applications with its compact appearance. Embedded with an Avalue’s 3.5 inch single board computer (SBC), EPC-945 adopts Intel dual-core processors and 945GME chipset technology, equipped with capabilities of both low power and high reliability. Its excellent expandability satisfies various environmental requirements asked from customers.
XMOS to demonstrate complete suite of Audio Reference Designs at NAMM 2009
XMOS, the creator of Software Defined Silicon, has developed source code for a range of digital audio applications including Ethernet AVB and USB 2.0. They will be demonstrating hardware versions of these applications at the 2009 NAMM conference in Anaheim. Source code for the applications will be made available in January for royalty-free use in XMOS programmable chips, adding to the growing body of open-source hardware for electronics design.
Microwave amplifier maker MCL appoints Link Microtek in UK
Link Microtek has been appointed as the exclusive UK representative for MCL Inc., the US-based manufacturer of high-power TWT amplifiers. MCL is a subsidiary of Miteq Inc. and its products are aimed at both commercial and military satcom applications. Covering C Band, Ku Band and X Band frequencies, the MCL high-power microwave amplifiers are particularly suitable for use in ground stations, SNG vehicles and fly-away systems.
Global Invacom partners with ProVision Communications to supply wireless HDTV products for the home
Global Invacom has signed a partnership agreement to manufacture and sell the forthcoming wireless high definition TV (HDTV) products from the Bristol, UK based specialist in video over wireless, ProVision Communications.
BPM Microsystems adds support for Vinculum embedded USB host devices from FTDI
BPM Microsystems, a leading supplier of device programming systems, has announced BPM Microsystem equipment support for Future Technology Devices International’s (FTDI) Vinculum VNC1L embedded USB host controller IC.
White Power SMD LEDs Utilize InGaN/TAG on Sapphire Technology
Vishay Intertechnology has released a series of high-intensity white power SMD LEDs in the CLCC-2 flat ceramic package to offer InGaN/TAG on sapphire technology. Designed to reduce costs in high-volume applications, the VLMW84.. devices offer low thermal resistance of 25 K/W and high optical power from 5600 mcd to 14000 mcd.
XMOS appoints Regulus in Taiwan
XMOS has announced it has appointed Regulus Technologies as a sales representative and distributor in Taiwan. XMOS selected Regulus for its extensive customer list and its enthusiasm for bringing XMOS technology to Taiwanese designers and engineers.
MegaChips Becomes Tensilica Authorized Design Centre
Tensilica has announced that MegaChips Corporation, of Osaka, Japan, has become an authorized Tensilica design center. Companies needing SOC design services in Japan can take advantage of MegaChips’ expertise in the design of video and imaging products as well as communications products.