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Models for high performance broadband being developed

Editorial Team Sep 20, 2016

To develop Modelithics models for IPDiA’s high performance ultra broadband surface mount silicon capacitor, Modelithics and IPDiA have teamed up. Modelithics and IPDiA worked closely as part of the Modelithics Vendor Partner (MVP) Program…

Power

Receivers accommodate demands of serial communication designs

Editorial Team Sep 20, 2016

A family of high-speed RS-485/RS-422 receivers that accommodate the complex demands of next gen high-speed serial communications designs have been announced by Exar Corporation. The XR33180, XR33181, XR33183, and XR33184 occupy a 3x3mm…

Medical

MIT bio-hackathon seeks to uncover treatments for patients

Editorial Team Sep 20, 2016

Seeking to uncover treatment outcomes for patients, Ireland’s first world renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ‘Hacking Medicine’ event took place at DCU Alpha (Dublin City University’s Innovation Campus), over the weekend.…

Embedded

Customer test chips mark milestone in IP development

Editorial Team Sep 20, 2016

Synopsys has announced the successful tapeout of multiple customer test chips with DesignWare Logic Libraries and Embedded Memories for TSMC's 7nm FinFET process. The tapeouts mark a significant milestone in Synopsys' and TSMC's…

Energy

Generator design is key to energy security

Editorial Team Sep 20, 2016

For decades, electricity has been the world’s fastest-growing form of end-use energy consumption, and forecasters predict strong global demand will continue and nearly double by 2040. To help tackle such monumental energy needs, generator…

Consumer

Global study on smart home finds security lacking

Editorial Team Sep 20, 2016

The global study on the use of smart devices in a domestic setting entitled, “The prpl Foundation Smart Home Security Report” has been unveiled by the non-profit prpl Foundation. The one-of-a-kind study, which was conducted through OnePoll,…

Communications

Emulation platform utilized for specialized storage design

Editorial Team Sep 20, 2016

The Veloce emulation platform was successfully used by Starblaze Technology for a specialised high-speed, enterprise-based SSD storage design it has been announced by Mentor Graphics. Starblaze performed a detailed and lengthy analysis of…

Automotive

Automotive controller ideal for dual battery systems

Editorial Team Sep 20, 2016

The 100V/30V bidirectional two phase synchronous buck or boost controller, ideal for 48V/12V automotive dual battery systems, the LTC3871, has been announced by Linear Technology. Current 12V automotive systems are reaching their 3kW power…

Optoelectronics

IIoT device security improved in four steps

Editorial Team Sep 20, 2016

The IIoT is unique in that devices that compose industrial control systems are often insecure due to limitations in their design and capability. On top of that, the protocols used to communicate are not secure, with a dangerous reliance on…

Embedded

SMTA 2016 to exhibit fixture embedded test technology

Editorial Team Sep 20, 2016

JTAG Technologies will be displaying much of its current hardware range and will also offer live software demonstrations at SMTA 2016. Experienced JTAG test engineers will be on-hand to discuss practical test issues and advise on solutions…