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Synplicity Joins Xilinx ESL Design Ecosystem
Synplicity has joined the Xilinx ESL Initiative. The addition of the Synplify DSP software to the Xilinx ESL design ecosystem underscores the commitment of Xilinx, the world’s leading supplier of programmable solutions, toward driving technological innovations and solutions that promote high-level, electronic system level (ESL) design. ESL design is one of the fastest growing segments of the EDA market with an expected 50 percent compounded a...
Omron M12 connectors are easy to lock
New industrial M12 connectors from Omron feature a simple, secure, ‘smart click’ locking mechanism, yet retain full compatibility with the traditional screw lock styles. M12 connectors are widely used throughout industrial and process control installations, in particular to connect sensor I/O, and for field bus and industrial Ethernet installations.
Power Management IC from TI maximises energy in Multi-Kilowatt Systems
Texas Instruments has introduced what it says is the industry's first single-chip, interleaved power factor correction (PFC) control circuit for multi-kilowatt communications, server and industrial systems. The new UCC28070 two-phase, average current-mode controller allows designers to simplify power design, increase system reliability and achieve a greater than 0.9 power factor rating, which improves energy efficiency.
ICES 300 COM Express Core 2 Duo for Quick Time-To-Market Solutions
NEXCOM has introduced its next development in embedded computing, the Core 2 Duo based ICES 300 Computer-on-Module (COM) Express. The small and rugged ICES 300 is a Type 2 COM Express Module featuring Intel GM965 and ICH8M chipset, which supports Intel Core 2 Duo Merom/ Core 2 Duo Merom LV processors with 667/800 MHz FSB. In addition, it also supports 2 x DDR2 memory with 533/677 MHz up to 4 GB. The ICES 300 COM Express offers high processing pow...
Partnership Delivers Free Diamond Processors on Free Mask Charge ASICs
Tensilica and eASIC Corporation have announced a partnership to remove the cost barriers for developing custom embedded System-on-a-Chip. (SoCs). Through this partnership eASIC now provides free access to Tensilica’s Diamond Standard microprocessor and DSP cores for its free mask charge, no-minimum order ASICs. This unique combination enables embedded system designers to develop Diamond processor-based SoCs for applications in any production vo...
3M’s Large-format Touch Screens Available to European Integrators next year
3M has announced the 1st January 2008 availability of MicroTouch DST touch screens in popular 32, 40, 42and 46in screen sizes to integrators across Europe. Based on 3M’s patented Dispersive Signal Technology (DST), MicroTouch DST touch screens offer integrators an ideal solution for large-format interactive displays in most public environments and applications, including digital signage, retail point-of-sale, point-of-information, conference ro...
Switching power supplies provide up to 100W
Carlo Gavazzi has extended its portfolio of rail-mounted power supplies with a family of 4 compact housings covering all power and voltage requirements from 7.5 to 100W with 5/12/15/24VDC output. The new SPM series of switching power supplies complements the company's automation and control offerings for domestic and commercial buildings, as well as other automation applications such as doors, gates, lifts and escalators.
Varitronix launches ‘free-shape’ LCD service
LCD displays in polygonal or even circular shapes are available from industrial and automotive specialist Varitronix following investment in new precision glass scribing technology. Glass can now be cut up to 500mm square, generating polygons, circles or other more complex shapes including arcs. Robert Hill, Engineering Manager of Varitronix UK, commented, “We’ve always been able to provide customers with square or rectangular shape displays ...
Inductor/Transformer Features a Low Profile Surface Mount Design
The DR359 Series Surface Mount Inductor/Transformer from Datatronics features a unique dual coil design in a compact, low-profile package that makes it ideal for a wide range of applications in mini and hand-held electronic devices designed for the consumer, industrial, instrumentation, telecom and other industries.
Low-Profile Surface Mount Inductors Save Space
Designers of small, compact or portable electronic equipment will find the new low-profile DR331-5 Surface Mount Inductor from Datatronic Distribution offers excellent EMI protection performance and reliability in a miniature package.