Mixed Signal/Analog

The full-flow digital and signoff tools from Cadence Design Systems and its custom/analogue tools have been certified/enabled for the Intel 22FFL (FinFET Low-Power) process, which provides up to 100 times lower leakage and a 2.5X active power reduction compared with its previous 22GP (general purpose) offering.

  Fibre optic cables could make a major contribution to the safety and maintenance of railways. Installed alongside the tracks, they are capable of detecting a huge range of soundwaves that might signify the early emergence of problems, such as damage to the rails.

The ATLAS digital amplifiers from Performance Motion Devices, available through INMOCO have been able to control a user’s choice of DC brush, brushless DC and stepper motors for a long time, however the latest version of the compact amplifier brings enhanced multi-motor capability. This allows the motor type to be programmed by the user with no board changes required. The result is even greater flexibility in the development of motor contro...

  There is nothing more annoying than poor internet, whether you are doing some work, watching your favourite online TV show or keeping up to date with the latest gossip on social media. Quick internet is essential in 2017. Intermittent access is frustrating for our always on, always connected lifestyles.

As part of its RFID range of products, Murata has announced the LXFLANMXMG-003, a RAIN RFID tag designed for use on metal components and surfaces. Previously, placing such tags on to metal has been challenging because metal surfaces reflect the signal emitted from the reader and interfere with communication between the tag and reader. To overcome this, Murata has patented various technologies that allow RFID tags to work in conjunction with ...

The government is trying to tackle the issue of cable operator transmitting analogue signals. Ensuring that the country has full digitalisation of the cable TV network, the information and broadcasting (I&B) ministry is urging state governments to take some action against cable operators transmitting analogue signals.

Anritsu will be hitting the road again this October to talk to engineers about how they can address the ever-increasing complexity and performance requirements of Spectrum Analysers. There will be 36 events in 15 countries across Europe, each taking the form of a one-day seminar which will be divided into several parts designed to cover the key aspects of Spectrum Analysers and the testing challenges they need to know in order to stay ahead of th...

Microsemi Corporation has announced its cost-optimised, low power, mid-range PolarFire field programmable gate array (FPGA) is now interoperable with Analog Devices’ AD9371 wideband integrated radio frequency (RF) transceiver via a JESD204B interface. The AD9371 offers dual channel transmitters and receivers, integrated synthesisers and digital signal processing functions, which allows customers to utilise Microsemi’s PolarFire F...

I don’t know about you, but when I make plans and arrangements I write them down into my paper diary, however that diary is not always to hand. Now Moleskine has released The Smart Planner which can instantly digitise your paper written appointments and sync them to your Google or Apple calendar.

Silicon Laboratories, has been upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a ‘hold’ rating to a ‘buy’ rating, according to a report issued on Saturday, 26th August. The brokerage presently has a $82.00 price objective on the semiconductor company’s stock. Zacks Investment Research‘s price objective suggests a potential upside of 7.75% from the stock’s previous close.