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Microcontroller targets USB smart card reader applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:30:48 -0500

Available in QFN28 and QFN24 packages, AT90SCR050 includes secure AVR® MCU, 16 KB ROM, USB FS2.0, and smart card interface with integrated DC/DC to support cards compliant with EMV L1 requirement and ISO7816. Solution addresses high-volume applications, such as laptops and mobile devices, by offering designers complete solution to address smart card technologies. AVR Studio® and AVR JTAGICE mkII are also available to end-users.

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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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Dual-Core Microcontrollers target pay TV market.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:02 -0500

Suited for smart card applications in high-security market, TwinAVR(TM) Microcontrollers feature dual core architecture that facilitates segregation between highly sensitive plain text data and encrypted data. Master Core is built around 8-/16-bit RISC secureAVR®, with 128 K ROM, 36 K EEPROM, and 6 K RAM, while Secure Core is built around 8-/16-bit RISC secureAVR®, with 64 K ROM, 18 K EEPROM, 6K RAM, AdvX(TM) Crypto Processor, TDES, AES, and AIS31 TRNG.

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32-Bit Flash MCU enhances 8- and 16-bit applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:01 -0500

Leveraging 50 MHz ARM® Cortex(TM)-M0 processor, LPC1100 series offers entry point for 8/16-bit customers looking to start with scalable ARM architecture throughout their entire range of product development. Performance levels over 45 DMIPS enable execution of basic control tasks as well as sophisticated algorithms. This level of performance, with power optimization, occurs at less than 10 mA. MCU also minimizes code size requirements for common tasks.

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Flash MCUs suit inverter- and motor-control applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:01 -0500

Available in 100-pin (V850E/IG4) and 128-pin (V850E/IH4) packages, 32-bit All Flash(TM) V850E/Ix4 MCUs operate at 100 MHz and offer on-chip flash memory up to 480 KB. Peripheral expansion features include on-chip USB function interface, 20 ADC channels, additional op-amps, and analog comparators. Areas of use include air conditioners, solar-panel power systems, washing machines, dryers, and factory-automation equipment.

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Fanless PC/104 CPU Board consumes less than 7 W.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:41:39 -0500

Measuring 96 x 90 mm, Model PCM-3355 is available with AMD LX800 and LX600 processors running at 500 and 366 MHz, respectively. Board includes 3 RS-232 interfaces, 1 RS-422/485 interface, 1 printer port, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 10/100 LAN, Compact Flash, and single SATA interface. Legacy PC/104 connector provides full ISA signal connection to carrier board. Operating from -40 to 85°C, PCM-3355 is suitable for outdoor applications in military and transportation fields.

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Secure MCU suits smart objects, system security markets.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:34:20 -0500

AT90SO series is built on secureAVR® 8-/16-bit rapid, low-power RISC architecture with 288 KB ROM, 128 KB EEPROM, and 12 KB RAM. All standard cryptography algorithms (AES, DES/TDES, RSA, ECC) are supported by embedded dedicated accelerators, which are compatible with Common Criteria EAL4+ and FIPS140-2 certifications. Supported interfaces and peripherals include ISO7816, hi-speed SPI, full-speed USB 2.0, I²C, and GPIO.

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Fanless ETX Computer Module drives multiple applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:31:44 -0500

Measuring 114 x 95 mm, SOM-4461 CPU Module is powered by 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor with 945GSE chipset, which utilizes advanced power management technology. Integrated graphics engine is powered by Intel GMA950 graphic core and Microsoft's DirectX 9.1. Consuming 10 W in full operation, SOM-4461 combines 2 GB DDR2 memory with 36-bit LVDS, SDVO, VGA, TV out, AC97 audio, and 10/100 LAN, as well as 4 x PCI masters, 2 SATA ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports, 1 EIDE, 2 serial ports, and FDD/LPT port.

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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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Six-Core Digital Signal Processor optimizes processing power, energy efficiency.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:39:25 -0500

Targeted at process-intensive applications requiring low power consumption, TMS320C6472 features 6 high-speed C64X+ DSP cores running at 500, 625, and 700 MHz; up to 4.2 GHz/33600 MMACs; and 4.8 MB on-chip L1/L2 RAM. It delivers 3 GHz performance at 0.15 mW/MIPS, and architecture maximizes subsystem performance on chip. In addition to dedicated L1 and L2 memory to each core, C6472 features 768 KB shared L2 program/data memory and shared memory controller.

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Notebook and Desktop Processors support Windows 7.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:39:23 -0500

Based on 64-bit superscalar architecture, VIA Nano 3000 Series brings optimized digital media performance to Windows 7 thin and light notebooks as well as all-in-one desktop PCs. Available at speeds from 1.0-2.0 GHz with 800 MHz V4 FSB, processors include support for SSE4 multimedia instruction set, VIA VT virtualization technology, and encryption and security capabilities integrated in VIA PadLock(TM) Security Engine.

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System Host Boards target HPC image processing applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:33:44 -0500

System host board SHB-5520 and x86 accelerator board XAB-5520 for Matrox Supersight e2 HPC platform feature Intel® Xeon® 5500 series processor with Nehalem microarchitecture for high-volume machine vision and imaging applications. Processors on both PICMG 1.3 boards have memory directly attached to CPU for high bandwidth. They also include QuickPath Interconnect to optimize communication between multiple processors to support parallel processing.

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Microcontroller Evaluation Kit demonstrates XMEGA(TM) devices.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:33:36 -0500

Powered through mini USB connector, Xplain evaluation kit for AVR® XMEGA(TM) MCUs features 100-pin ATxmega128A1 XMEGA device with 128 KB of In-System Programmable Flash memory and 8 KB boot section in Flash. Kit integrates speaker with audio amplifier, potentiometer, and temperature sensor connected to DAC or ADC on MCU. External memory includes 8 MB SDRAM and 8 MB serial data Flash, while 8 buttons and 8 LEDs make up user interface. Code is preprogrammed to demonstrate functions.

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Graphics Processor offers embedded lifecycle support.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:38 -0500

S3 Graphics 5400E supports OpenCL and includes DirectX® 10.1/OpenGL 3.1 graphics engine, ChromotionHD video core for HD video decode including Blu-ray, H.264, and VC-1 video encode engine, and OpenVG 1.1 engine. DirectX® 10.1 and OpenGL 3.1 applications on Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms can be run using Chrome 5400E programmable shader cores to speed up 3D simulations, 3D rendering applications, and other visual processing functions.

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ETX CPU Module features 2 SATA interfaces.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:24 -0500

Model XSOM-4487 ETX CPU module integrates Intel Pentium or Celeron M with 915GME/910GMLE chipset for optimal graphics performance. Fanless unit includes 2 SATA and 4 USB 2.0 ports, 36-bit LVDS, 2 COM ports, and EIDE interface and supports PCI and ISA. It also supports up to 2 GB DDR2 memory. Embedded Security ID software lets users secure application data within embedded BIOS while BIOS Flash utility allows update/backup of BIOS in Windows XP environment.

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MicroTCA System supports up to 26 Intel® cores.

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

Model UTCA-6302 features 12 slots for Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo processors and 4 hot-swappable fans for redundant cooling. Bottom-to-top cooling design measures 3U, while front-to-rear cooling configuration, measuring 4U, has top and bottom angled air-duct design for lossless stacking between adjacent systems in rack. Unit also features MicroTCA Carrier Hubs, 4 rear -48 Vdc power supplies that provide 600 W redundancy, 24-port nonblocking L2+ Ethernet switch, as well as 4 GbE and 4 E1/T1 ports.

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Half-Size CPU Card leverages Intel GM45 chipset.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:40:53 -0500

Suited for embedded applications that require vivid video playback, IB946 supports 45 nm Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo processors with 667/800/1066 MHz FSB. Intel® GMA 4500MHD graphics chipset, included, lends to 3D graphics quality and supports dual independent displays (CRT/LVDS). System performance is optimized via 2 DDR2 dual-channel memory sockets that fit up to 4 GB system memory. Range of I/O and connectivity features further promote performance.

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Microcontrollers extend battery life by factor of 4.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:31:59 -0500

Based on ARM® Cortex(TM)-M3 architecture, 32-bit EFM32 Gecko Microcontrollers consume less than 180 µA/MHz while executing real life code from Flash. Units include 900 nA LCD controller, 8-channel 12-bit 1 Msamples/sec ADC running at less than 200 µA, 100 nA brown-out detector, 32 kHz real-time counter running at 50 nA, and UART capable of 9,600 bps at 100 nA. Offered in 22 models, MCUs operate from 1.8-3.8 V single supply rail at temperatures from -40 to +85°C.

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MCUs (8-Bit) conserve power in portable device batteries.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:31:57 -0500

Comprised of 26 devices in 3 lines, STM8L series delivers scalable performance and features with less than 400 nA static power and 150 µA/MHz dynamic current. Each is built on 130 nm process and offers full CPU performance up to max operating frequency throughout 1.65-3.6 V supply voltage (Vdd) range. Use of on-chip regulator makes power consumption independent of Vdd, and multiple power management modes are also offered.

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Dual Core Processors enable devices to operate at 2 GHz.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:31:57 -0500

Suited for set-top boxes, DTVs, and printers, Cortex(TM)-A9 MPCore(TM) hard macros deliver peak performance of 4,000 DMIPS while consuming less than 250 mW per CPU. Units include CoreSight(TM) Program Trace Macrocell, which provides full visibility into processor's instruction flow, enabling software community to develop code for optimal performance. Both share common 7-power domain, dual-NEON(TM) technology configuration supporting SMP operating systems with up to 8 MB of Level 2 cache memory.

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