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UMC Qualifies Foundry's First True 12V eFlash Solution
United Microelectronics Corporation today announced that it has qualified the foundry industry's first high voltage embedded flash (eFlash) process that incorporates a true 12-volt solution. This 12V process enables single chip integration with improved signal-to-noise ratio for mid to large panel touch screen applications by combining the HV component that drives the sensor elements with the embedded flash memory that stores the control algorith...
Wolfson's MEMS microphones deliver crystal-clear HD Audio to consumer electronics devices
Wolfson Microelectronics has today unveiled the WM7121 and WM7132, Wolfson’s first high performance top and bottom port silicon analogue micro-electro-mechanical systems microphones with matching frequency responses, designed to deliver outstanding audio quality to a wide range of consumer electronics applications.
Vanessa Knivett investigates smart tools for smart systems
The term ‘smart system’ is well used, but what exactly does it mean? There are many definitions but the one that fits best for the purposes of this discussion is that provided by the European Commission’s CORDIS programme: “Smart systems typically are sensors and/or actuators with an ability to process data, diagnose complex situations, communicate with each other and be autonomous in energy use.”
Raspberry Pi creators given NMI award for advancing next generation’s skills
The UK electronic systems trade organisation NMI, honoured the Raspberry Pi Foundation for its low-cost PC platform and its potential to develop a generation of creative and curious individuals with a deeper understanding of technology – both hard and software.
UMC Qualifies Synopsys' IC Validator for 28-nm Physical Verification
Synopsys today announced that Synopsys' IC Validator physical verification product has been qualified by United Microelectronics Corporation for 28-nm physical signoff, with immediate availability of design rule checking (DRC) and layout-vs.-schematic (LVS) runsets to UMC customers.
ST and Soitec Make 28nm FD-SOI CMOS Process Available Through CMP
STMicroelectronics, Soitec and CMP today announced that ST’s CMOS 28nm Fully Depleted Silicon-On-Insulator process, which uses innovative silicon substrates from Soitec, is now available for prototyping to universities, research labs and design companies through the silicon brokerage services provided by CMP. ST is releasing this process technology to third parties as it nears completion of its first commercial wafers.
Agilent Technologies 3-D EM Simulation Software Selected by ST Microelectronics
Agilent have today announced that STMicroelectronics has selected Agilent’s Electromagnetic Professional software for use in development of ESD structures based on advanced CMOS process technology.
Diodes enters into agreement to acquire power analog microelectronics
Diodes today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Power Analog Microelectronics, Inc. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2012. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Diodes Incorporated Enters into Agreement to Acquire Power Analog Microelectronics
Diodes Incorporated today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Power Analog Microelectronics, Inc. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2012. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Wolfson’s ATLAS DSP software selected by Nokia for Reaction Bluetooth Headset
Wolfson Microelectronics has today that its digital signal processing software ATLAS has been selected by Nokia for its Reaction Bluetooth Headset. Developed by Wolfson's Dynamic Hearing division, ATLAS is specifically designed to optimise the audio performance of Bluetooth headsets.