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X-FAB enhances advanced mixed-signal process design kit with Silicon Frontline's post-layout extraction software February 03, 2012
X-FAB Silicon Foundries has used Silicon Frontline Technology, Inc’s R3D (Resistive 3D) software for X-FAB’s 0.18 micrometer high-voltage process (XH018), to provide improvements in reliability and efficiency by addressing the high-voltage and driver characteristics of mixed-signal SOC designs.
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New plugmeter reference board provides blueprint for an embedded power meter at the point of load
February 02, 2012
Future Energy Solutions, a division of technical broadline distributor Future Electronics, has released a Plugmeter reference design enabling the rapid development of electricity metering applications which show consumers their current or recent power usage.
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Polyera achieves world-record organic solar cell performance and enables windows to act as solar panels
February 02, 2012
Polyera Corporation has achieved a certified world-record 9.1% efficient polymer/fullerene organic solar cell in an inverted bulk heterojunction architecture using its newest proprietary ActivInk PV2000 semiconductor material. The high efficiency of this material in an inverted architecture, in combination ...
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Supercapacitor LED flash/torch controller IC helps overcome LED camera flash limitations
January 31, 2012
A supercapacitor LED flash/torch controller IC from STMicroelectronics claims to overcome the limitations of compact digital cameras and cameraphones to satisfy demands for increased power from the built-in flash unit while supporting more sophisticated user controls.
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Vicor unveils online IBC power simulation tool
January 31, 2012
Vicor Corporation has unveiled its new IBC Power Simulation tool, an industry-first online simulation capability that enables power system designers to interactively model the electrical and thermal performance of intermediate bus converters in application-specific operating conditions and thermal environments. ...
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Avago, TI hit signal milestones
January 30, 2012
Avago Technologies and Texas Instruments are among the companies at DesignCon this week with new components to drive boards and cables to higher data rates over longer distances for less power and cost. They and their competitors are gearing up to enable a next-generation of systems using 100 Gbit/s ...
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Wireless implantable MEMS sensor powered by music
January 27, 2012
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a MEMS sensor that uses the low bass sounds of rap music to selectively power the device when implanted in the body.
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ITU approves Maxim's G3-PLC protocol as a new NB-PLC standard for smart grid applications
January 27, 2012
Maxim Integrated Products' G3-PLC protocol has been approved by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) as a new low-frequency, OFDM-based narrowband powerline communications (NB-PLC) standard.
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IAR Systems supports Infineon's XMC4500 microcontrollers for energy-efficient industrial applications
January 27, 2012
IAR Systems' embedded software development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench now provides full support for Infineon Technologies' new XMC4500 microcontrollers including examples for the modular Hexagon Development Kit.
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ITU approves G3-PLC as a new worldwide smart grid standard
January 26, 2012
In partnership with Electricité Réseau Distribution France (ERDF) and Sagemcom, Maxim developed the G3-PLC specification to promote open-endedness and interoperability among smart grid implementations. The company’s G3-PLC protocol has now been approved by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) ...
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