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Describing itself as a virtual IP partner, Algotochip allows designers to realise systems and to generate the software, firmware and hardware to reduce the design cycle to eight to 16 weeks (depending on the complexity of the appl... More about Virtual IP Architecture

CILS has launched the CILS-9200HD computer printable rating plate labels, providing the ultimate product ID solution to all textured surfaces. The labels are printable straight from an existing PC and standard laser, inkjet or the... More about Computer printable rating plate labels for smooth, textured and cast-metal surfaces

Zuken has announced CADSTAR Placement Planner, which helps electronic engineers communicate their intent and provide guidance to the PCB designer effectively, without time-consuming iterations that can cause unnecessary delays, ac... More about Placement Planner enhances design flow between logical design and PCB layout

Power Integrations has introduced the DER-281 reference design, a 15W PAR38 downlight driver that is claimed to deliver flicker-free dimming without the use of unreliable high-voltage electrolytic bulk capacitors. Based on the com... More about Single-Stage Reference Design

Power Integrations has published a reference design for a 25W LED T8 tube ballast power supply. The design DER-287 meets commercial requirements for power factor more than 0.9 and harmonic distortion EN61000-3-2 Class C. The desig... More about Reference design for 25W LED T8 tube ballast power supply

Ericsson has introduced the 3E design kit for exploration of digital power architectures. The 3E Gold Edition software simplifies monitoring and configuration of digitally controlled DC/DC converters. The company claims that the k... More about Design kit develops digital power management scenarios

Texas Instruments offers added protection against unauthorised reading of IP and sensitive data in its OMAP-L138 DSP + ARM processors and TMS320C6748 DSPs. The additions will allow secure boot and field upgrades in medical patient... More about Secure Embedded Processors

MathWorks has announced that the Simulink Design Verifier 2.0 includes polyspace analysis technology for automated error detection in simulink models. Design verifier integrates polyspace error detection and that can reduce the ti... More about Release of design verifier features assertion violation

Contract electronics manufacturer, HCD, is showcasing its range of services at DSEi 2011. The company describes itself as specialising in fast turn-around and flexible production. It has a policy of continuous investment in new eq... More about Manufacturing Services Capabilities

Researchers at Purdue University, Indiana, USA have created artificial photosystems using optical nanomaterials to harvest solar energy that is converted to solar power. The creation of a new type of solar cell that self-repairs u... More about Solar Cell To Repair Itself

eASIC claims that its Value Shuttle program lowers entry cost for 45nm designs. With reduced costs and development risk of design prototypes, the program helps designers bring forward the transition point from FPGA to ASIC.The com... More about Design program enables cost-effective 45nm ASIC designs

Laird Technologies has launched a product demonstration video for its patented (US Patent 7504592, Korea Patent 10-0898026) ReCovr removable top BLS (board-level shield). This video discusses in detail the features of the shield, ... More about Board-level shield demonstration video highlights proper shield cover removal and reattachment

Computer Imprintable Label Systems has launched the chemical iIdentification and hazard warning label range for the European Regulation of Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (CLP Regulation). Designe... More about Hazard Warning Label Range

Toshiba Electronics Europe has revealed details of its BiCD process, which combines 130nm logic design rule with current-handling capability to permit integration in devices such as sensor-less BLDC motor drives. The process offer... More about BiCD Process For Integration

Test rental specialist, Livingston, is to stage a seminar looking at the commercial and technical issues arising from the roll out of LTE (long term evolution) mobile networks. The company has teamed up with Anritsu and Ascom, wit... More about Challenges of 4G Implementation

An industry group to collaborate and standardise MiFare applications, the international NFC (near field communications) payment system for public transport, ticketing and access management. The MiFare4Mobile group consists of NXP,... More about Contactless Technology

Wise Media, organiser of the ID WORLD International Congress, has announced the formation of the ID WORLD Technical Committee for its cardinal event of the year, which will take place in Milan, Italy, on November 2010. The ID WORL... More about Application note describes thermal management solutions for telecommunication applications

MPE has launched pre-compliance EMC testing for the military vehicle market, which can be either in-house or on-site as required. The company specialises in design and manufacture of EMC filters and capacitors for fighting vehicle... More about Pre-Compliance EMC Service

Xilinx' Spartan-6 and Virtex-6 FPGA connectivity targeted reference designs are PCI Express compliant, and offer developers a comprehensive, real-world example to reference for their next high-speed serial I/O design. According to... More about Two FPGA Reference Designs

Actel has included free access to IP libraries in its Libero Gold edition and RTL-source IP libraries in its Libero Platinum edition. Access to more than fifty IP cores is now included in the comprehensive software toolset. The Go... More about Software toolset offers access to over 50 IP cores

Texas Instruments has introduced the updated version of FilterPro design tool. FilterPro v3.0 offers an improved user interface and an  accurate and robust filter design engine. The new updates include the ability to adjust passiv... More about Design tool enables easy amplifier filter design

Nanotron Technologies has introduced version 3.0 of its nanoLOC development kit. It features an enhanced location engine and driver improvements. With the kit's ready-to-use hardware and software, customers are able to focus on de... More about Transceiver Development Kit

TRaC has added formal certification testing to the recent ZigBee healthcare profile to its assessment offerings. The healthcare technology has been chosen by the Continua Alliance to support its range of health care products. Acco... More about Test Services for Healthcare

Aerco now offers a complete supply and kitting service to installers of obstruction light systems that are required by FAA and ICAO regulations on structures that exceed 45m in height, and are mandatory at airfields, refineries, o... More about Kitting service for installers enables upgrading of existing systems with LED-based products