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HSI Controller IP is optimized for die-level interconnect.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:54 -0500

MIPI® High Speed Synchronous Interface (HSI) Controller IP and Software Stack is compliant with HSI Physical Layer Draft v1.1. This offers application processor and wireless chipset developers interoperable components that can be combined to develop region- and application-specific mobile platforms. HSI physical interface consists of 2 sets of unidirectional data and control signals combined to form full-duplex connection. Aggregate bandwidth is 200 Mbps in each direction.

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CompactFlash 4.1 Controllers enable high-speed storage.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:54 -0500

Intended for digital photography and embedded applications, CompactFlash/CF+ IP Host and Device cores enable system designers and card manufacturers to build reliable memory and I/O CompactFlash systems. They comply with CF+ and CompactFlash® Specification Revision 4.1. CompactFlash IP core supports standard transfer modes as well as advanced timing modes for memory and I/O access. IP supports multiple DMA modes, including UltraDMA that scales to max transfer speed of 133 MBps.

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IP Core supports RapidIO® 2.1 specification.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:53 -0500

Supporting up to 4 lanes at 5.0 GBaud per lane, Serial RapidIO IP Core addresses bandwidth needs of wireless and military markets. Core has been qualified against RapidIO Trade Association's bus functional model, is optimized for 40 nm Stratix® IV FPGAs with embedded transceivers, and is supported within Quartus® II software v9.1.

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Ethernet IP Cores feature IEEE 1588 PTP support.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:53 -0500

Ethernet IP cores with IEEE 1588 enable distributed systems to select master clock among alternatives and compensate for network delay and jitter while keeping slave clocks tightly synchronized with master. IP cores can parse all standard IEEE 1588 frames and have hardware time-stamping for ingress and egress frames, and IP also includes timers and event synchronization blocks to generate external events based on received PTP packets.

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Configurable DSP IP Cores target RTAX-DSP space-flight FPGAs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:48 -0500

Configurable DSP IP cores enable designers to create common DSP functions such as filters and transforms for RTAX2000D and RTAX4000D DSP FPGAs. They use GUI embedded in Libero® IDE and are supported through comprehensive software dialog windows that simplify selection and configuration of common DSP functions. Units can also generate structural netlists in either Verilog or VHDL and can be integrated into complex RTAX-DSP FPGA designs using Actel software.

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Processor Cores offer 32-bit performance and 16-bit code.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:32:42 -0500

Achieving performance of 1.5 DMIPS/MHz and 180 MHz in 130 nm, Model M14K(TM) is optimized for MCU and real-time embedded applications. It includes minimized interrupt latency, flash acceleration, debug features, and support for AHB Lite as interconnect interface. Based on MIPS32 4KEc(TM) micro-architecture, which provides Linux and Java engine, Model M14Kc(TM) has full cache controller and translation lookaside buffer memory management unit. Both execute microMIPS(TM) instruction set architecture.

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Dataplane Core targets DSP applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:32:42 -0500

Optimized for digital signal processing and control in system-on-chip dataplane, Xtensa LX3 DPU offers variety of pre-verified DSP options ranging from floating point accelerator to 16-MAC vector DSP. Base configuration can reach speeds over 1 GHz in 45 nm process technology with area of 0.044 mm² and 0.015 mW/MHz power. When built with ConnX Baseband Engine DSP, Xtensa LX3 delivers over 10 Giga-MACs/sec performance, running at 625 MHz with 0.93 mm² footprint and 170 mW power.

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Chassis Kit fosters fanless Em-ITX systems development.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:39:26 -0500

Built using 5 sections, VIA AMOS-5000 offers developers means to create unique fanless designs for Em-ITX form factor boards. VIA-developed Em-ITX at core promotes I/O configurability through dual I/O coastlines coupled with various expansion modules and flexible EMIO bus supporting modern and legacy bus technologies. Systems built using VIA AMOS-5000 are shock resistant, can withstand -20 to +50°C range, and sustain g-force up to 50.

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Liquid Cooled ATR Enclosures are configurable.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:10 -0500

Configurable for variety of liquids, including polyalphaolefin and ethylene glycol/water mixture, 720 Series suits high thermal load systems, based on VPX technology. Cooling side panels are configurable for either front or rear coupler access. Line-replaceable unit features avionic approved field changeable/replaceable components and low MTTR. Product can be installed onto tray with precision blind-mate drip-less connection, in combination with mating liquid avionics tray.

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PHY IP supports 28 nm processes in 1.8 V architecture.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:34 -0500

Designed for smartphones, mobile Internet devices, and netbooks, DesignWare® USB 2.0 picoPHY IP supports Battery Charging v1.1 specification, which allows mobile devices to draw up to 1.8 A of current when connected to wall charger. By supporting USB On-the-Go v2.0 specification, DesignWare USB 2.0 picoPHY incorporates Attached Detection Protocol feature, which optimizes power efficiency of portable devices that communicate directly to USB peripherals without need for PC host.

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Dataplane Processor Core offers deeply embedded control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:40:59 -0500

Starting at size of 15,000 gates, 32-bit Xtensa 8 consumes less than 0.05 mm² in 40 nm process technology with power dissipation starting at 10 µW/MHz. Unit includes pairs of 32-bit GPIO, 32-bit Queue interfaces for direct connection to RTL blocks, and double-precision floating point accelerator option. Customizable device is suited for mobile phones and other portable electronic devices, DTV, broadband set-top boxes, computer, storage, networking, and communications equipment.

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Transmit/Receive Controller supports HDMI.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:54:03 -0500

Available in process technologies from 90 nm down to 40 nm, DesignWare HDMI(TM) transmitter and receiver digital controllers and PHY IP solution supports high-bandwidth digital content protection. It offers comprehensive set of IP deliverables that help designers embed complex interface into next generation multimedia SoCs. Solution includes optimized analog front end to support longer HDMI cables, configurable RTL, built-in termination resistors, and choice of video and audio interfaces.

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Connector Housing withstands industrial environments..

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:41:12 -0500

Made of stainless steel, Han-INOX® housing series is available in Han® 10B and 3A sizes and suited for food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and processing technology industries. IP65/67-protected connections allow use under harsh conditions for data transfer or energy supply. Resistant against chemical and other aggressive substances, products ensure reliable operation in demanding external environments.

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TEK Airfoil Impeller employs backward curved design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:40:36 -0500

Available in 9 sizes from 7-18 in. dia, backward curved airfoil (BCA) impellers are optimized for quiet and efficient operation via high-strength GRP polyamide material and tight balance tolerance. TEK impeller combines precision injection molding techniques with high-strength plastics to produce a wheel stronger than steel at half its weight. Other features include non-overloading power characteristics as well as matching inlet cones.

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Post-Mount Sanitation Station helps promote germ control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:32:18 -0500

Featuring integrated Hand Sanitizer for Retracta-Belt(TM) queuing at public facilities, Sanitation Station comes in 2 standard packages. Model SAN-301-BA-BK includes 40 in. tall Black Aluminum Retracta-Belt(TM) Post, Purell TFX touch-free hand sanitizer dispenser with bracket, 1,200 ml Purell instant sanitizing gel, and 3 C batteries. System is available as complete sanitation station or as add-on that screws into top of any existing Retracta-Belt or Sign Post with no additional tools.

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Magnetic Grates remove contaminants to promote uptime.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:23:50 -0500

Offered in 3 standard housing sizes, PM Rare Earth Grate-in-Housings remove fine ferrous contamination from plastic pellets, flake, and regrind prior to injection molding machine, extruder, or compounding equipment. They can even capture and hold pellets with encapsulated ferrous particles, optimizing prevention of equipment damage and downtime. Supplied in stainless steel housing, products feature 2 banks of Rare Earth permanent magnets with 250°F temperature capability.

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DAQ Systems measure up to 128 channels.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:23:47 -0500

Measuring 16 x 9 x 9 cm, 4-slot cDAQ-9174 and 8-slot cDAQ-9178 CompactDAQ Chassis contain 4 counters and utilize C Series modules for measurements such as temperature, strain, voltage, current, sound, and vibration. Engineers can take mixed-sensor measurements at different rates instead of implementing single-rate sampling. Featuring external BNC triggers, cDAQ-9178 enables user to synchronize CompactDAQ system with external device or another system without installing digital module.

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Linear Guides dampen loads during high speed machining.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:29:10 -0500

Featuring no metal-to-metal contact, HLE Series Hydrostatic Linear Guides are suited for linear motion applications in which damping must take place at point where load is applied. Guide carriages move on thin cushion of high pressure fluid, resulting in zero wear of guideways. With damping value higher than 470,000 kg/sec, Size 45 model operates at 100 bar nominal pressure with oil viscosity class of ISO VG 46 and carriage flow rate of 1.2 lpm.

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Leadscrew System offers antibacklash design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:36:58 -0500

DryLin SLW Pre-Loaded utilizes antibacklash nuts, which minimize axial clearance, and includes DryLin W turn-to-fit linear bearings, with radial clearance adjustable via Allen wrench. Setscrew makes audible clicking sound with every increment of adjustment. System is lubrication-free and contaminant-resistant and features high torsional stiffness.

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PHY and Controller IP supports 1,866 and 2,133 Mbps data rates.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:36:55 -0500

Supporting Low Voltage DDR3L specification that runs at 1.35 V, DesignWare® DDR3/2 PHY and Digital Controller IP targets digital home, digital office, data center, and storage applications that require bandwidth in excess of 1,066 Mbps per pin. IP includes PHY Utility Block with built-in data training circuits to enable in-system calibration. As part of data training sequence, DDR3/2 IP features ability to remove bit-to-bit timing skew that can occur on chip, in package, or on circuit board.

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