• Mentor Embedded Linux Platform Supports Yocto Project

    Updated: 2012-03-30 18:56:58
    Mentor Graphics rolled out the latest release of the Mentor Embedded Linux platform. The latest version of the Mentor Embedded Linux platform supports the Yocto Project, which is an open source collaborative project established by The Linux Foundation. Mentor Graphics is a key contributor to the Yocto Project and OpenEmbedded community. Read more: Mentor Embedded [...]

  • Acrosser Introduces AR-B6051 Single Board Computer

    Updated: 2012-03-30 17:28:52
    Acrosser Technology introduced the AR-B6051 single board computer. The AR-B6051 embedded SBC features the Intel Atom E640/E620 processor, onboard DDR2 memory (up to 1G), four serial ports, four USB ports, two GbE, SATA interface, CF socket and Mini-PCIe expansion slot. The Acrosser AR-B6051 SBC supports the CAN Bus function. The new single board computer is [...]

  • Digi International, Wind River Team on M2M Solution Builder Kit for the Clouds

    Updated: 2012-03-29 18:43:44
    Digi International and Wind River teamed together on the M2M Solution Builder kit, which is a new family of cloud-connected wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions. The kit integrates iDigi Device Cloud with Wind River software. The M2M Solution Builder kits will help developers and OEM’s to quickly build connected products and cloud-enabled services. The M2M Solution [...]

  • Express Logic Debuts ThreadX-Lite Real-time Operating System for IAR Embedded Workbench

    Updated: 2012-03-29 17:55:15
    ThreadX-Lite RTOS is a new, single-user license that targets the ARM Cortex-M series microcontrollers. The ThreadX-Lite real-time operating system is a subset of ThreadX RTOS and contains many ThreadX features and capabilities. ThreadX-Lite is packaged in a compact object library designed with IAR Systems for use with the IAR Embedded Workbench IDE. The Express Logic [...]

  • Finding the Right ERP Software Solution

    Updated: 2012-03-29 07:30:35
    In the world of business IT, it doesn’t take long for things to become incredibly complicated. As businesses grow, masses of data can become clogged up between departments, this results in needless, unproductive administration between staff. Many businesses have turned to cloud based or SaaS (software as service) systems such as ERP (enterprise resource planning) [...]

  • Analog Devices Introduces Blackfin ADSP-BF60x Processors

    Updated: 2012-03-28 18:26:35
    Analog Devices rolled out their new Blackfin ADSP-BF606, ADSP-BF607, ADSP-BF608 and ADSP-BF609 processors. The new ADI Blackfin processors all have two 500MHz cores, and have been optimized for low power operation. The ADSP-BF606, ADSP-BF607, ADSP-BF608 and ADSP-BF609 processors feature a new high-bandwidth switched fabric data movement infrastructure, a rich peripheral set and safety oriented features. [...]

  • WinSystems Introduces PXM-C388-S Single Board Computer

    Updated: 2012-03-28 16:39:53
    WinSystems introduced the PXM-C388-S single board computer. The PC/104 SBC features the Intel 1.66 GHz Atom N455 processor, ICH-8M System Controller Hub, up to 2 GB of DDR3 systems memory, Gigabit Ethernet port, simultaneous CRT and LVDS flat panel video support, eight USB 2.0 ports, four serial COM ports, SATA controller, PATA controller for the [...]

  • Synopsys Announces 3D-IC Initiative

    Updated: 2012-03-27 19:38:29
    Synopsys announced a 3D-IC initiative to accelerate the design of stacked multiple-die silicon systems. The initiative will use 3D-IC integration to meet the requirements of faster and smaller electronic products that consume less power. The Synopsys 3D-IC solution is available now in beta and is expected to be in production next quarter. As part of [...]

  • Emerson Network Power Introduces MVME8100 VME/VXS Single Board Computer

    Updated: 2012-03-27 16:51:54
    Emerson Network Power introduced their new MVME8100 VME/VXS single board computer. The Emerson MVME8100 SBC features the Freescale P5020 QorIQ processor, up to 8GB high speed DDR3-1333MHz ECC memory, 8GB eMMC NAND Flash, and 512KB of non volatile F-RAM. The MVME8100 VME board supports Linux, Wind River VxWorks, and Green Hills INTEGRITY. The Emerson Network [...]

  • Cadence VIP Catalog Supports Cloud Computing, 12Gb/s SAS, NVM Express Protocol

    Updated: 2012-03-26 19:50:54
    The Cadence Verification IP (VIP) Catalog now supports the 12Gb/s SAS and NVM Express protocol standards used in cloud computing applications. By doubling the data transfer rate, 12Gb/s SAS improves the cost performance density of SAS interconnects and enables higher degrees of capacity scaling. Pre-silicon verification capabilities, such as those offered by Cadence Design Systems [...]

  • IBASE Introduces MI961 Mini-ITX Motherboard

    Updated: 2012-03-26 16:08:28
    IBASE Technology introduced their MI961 Mini-ITX motherboard. It supports the Intel H61 PCH Chipset and second generation Intel Core processor (via LGA1155). The IBASE MI961 features eight USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, four serial ports and three SATA II ports. It is ideal for industrial automation, gaming, kiosk, POS and signage applications. Read [...]

  • how to change languages on android 4.0

    Updated: 2012-03-26 07:10:35
    I’m slowly populating my new website (No Nonsense Computers), with new products that I’m hoping to sell online. In the process of evaluating a 10 inch tablet, I was sent a sample that was in chinese, and was running Android 4.0 Of course, I don’t know Android 4.0 inside-out, so I was left wondering how [...]

  • Logic Supply Introduces LGX AG150 Embedded System

    Updated: 2012-03-23 14:43:20
    Logic Supply announced the LGX AG150 embedded system. The AG150 features the new Intel Atom Cedarview N2800 1.86 GHz Dual Core processor, integrated GMA 3650 graphics, 1080p HD graphics, HDMI and VGA, six USB 2.0 ports, two RS-232 COM ports, two PCI Express Mini Card slots and Gb LAN. The LGX AG150 Dual Core Atom [...]

  • Microchip Wi-Fi Comm Demo Board Features 32-bit PIC32 Microcontroller

    Updated: 2012-03-23 14:40:40
    Microchip Technology introduced their Wi-Fi Comm Demo Board. The new product features a Microchip 32-bit PIC32 microcontroller and a low-power MRF24WB0MA agency-certified, IEEE 802.11, embedded Wi-Fi radio transceiver module. The demo board makes it easy to evaluate and integrate the combination of Microchip’s Wi-Fi solutions and 32-bit MCUs in one compact and cost-effective package. Microchip’s [...]

  • VIA Technologies Unveils COMe-8X92 COM Express and QSM-8Q90 QSeven Modules

    Updated: 2012-03-22 16:07:24
    VIA Technologies introduced the COMe-8X92 and QSM-8Q90 modules. The VIA COMe-8X92 module is based on the industry standard Computer-on-Module (COM) Express Compact form factor. It is ideal for dynamic applications like medical, advanced gaming, industrial automation and digital signage. The VIA QSM-8Q90 module measures just 70mm x 70mm and is based on the new embedded [...]

  • Cadence Announces LPDDR3 Memory IP Solution

    Updated: 2012-03-21 16:11:08
    Cadence Design Systems’ design IP portfolio now includes intellectual property for the LPDDR3 mobile memory standard. As part of the LPDDR3 launch, Cadence has upgraded the bandwidth management engine, Placement Queue 2.2, to optimize the way memory is accessed to improve overall system performance and power consumption. In addition to LPDDR3, Cadence offers IP for [...]

  • American Portwell Rolls Out WEBS-3560B Embedded System

    Updated: 2012-03-21 15:46:52
    American Portwell Technology introduced the WEBS-3560B embedded system. The WEBS-3560B features the Mobile Intel QM57 Express chipset, dual-channel DDR3 SO-DIMM (up to 8GB), six USB 2.0 ports, dual GbE, dual-display (VGA, DVI and HDMI), Mini PCI-E, Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) 6.0, Intel Hyper-Threading Technology and an Intel Core i7/i5/i3-based Mini-ITX board. The Portwell WEBS-3560B [...]

  • X-FAB Silicon Foundries Introduces XH018 HT Extension for High Temperatures

    Updated: 2012-03-20 16:46:55
    X-FAB Silicon Foundries launched the XH018 HT, which is a new module that adds high-temperature capability to its XH018 technology family. The XH018 HT extension is available now for tape-ins. Engineers can start their designs now and submit their prototypes for production. The combination of embedded Flash IP blocks, TrimOTP, and NVRAM compiler and high-temperature [...]

  • Vecow Debuts VSM-200 Series 4-CH/8-CH Video/Audio Capture Card

    Updated: 2012-03-20 15:37:19
    Vecow introduced their VSM-200 series 4-ch/8-ch video/audio capture card. The extended temperature board is ideal for industrial level systems that require small footprint and steady performance under harsh environments. The VSM-200 features the Stackable Unified Module Interconnect Technology (SUMIT) interface. VSM-200 series have closely spaced pins (fine pitch) to minimize the board space. In addition, [...]

  • GreenBase Announces GK-335x Ultra Low Power Computer Module

    Updated: 2012-03-19 16:11:46
    GreenBase Technology introduced their GK-335x Ultra Low Power Computer Module. The GK-335x ULP-COM is based on the 720Mhz Texas Instruments Sitara AM335x (ARM Cortex A8). Their first product will be the GK-3359. It is ideal for industrial control and building/home automation. The GreenBase GK-335x ULP-COM will be available in the second quarter of 2012. The [...]

  • Synopsys and Applied Materials Develop Technology Computer-Aided Design Models

    Updated: 2012-03-15 17:21:16
    Synopsys team with Applied Materials to create technology computer-aided design (TCAD) models for next-generation semiconductor devices. The models derived from this TCAD collaboration will enable engineers to speed up process development for 14-nanometer (nm) and 11-nm logic and new memory chip technologies. This will reduce cost and speed time-to-market. Read more: Synopsys and Applied Materials [...]

  • Big Surprise: Smartphone Owners Want Bigger Screens

    Updated: 2012-03-14 18:52:26
    According to research by Strategy Analytics, smartphone owners in the US and UK prefer device screens in the 4″ to 4.5″ range, as long as the device is also thin. Almost 90% of existing smartphone owners surveyed chose a prototype smartphone with a display larger than their current device. This trend is driven by increased [...]

  • Synopsys, Arteris Team on IP Solution for MIPI Alliance Low Latency Interface

    Updated: 2012-03-12 18:34:27
    Synopsys and Arteris recently teamed on a joint analog and digital IP solution to implement the MIPI Alliance Low Latency Interface (LLI) 1.0 specification. The early integration and availability of the Arteris and Synopsys solution helps speed time to market for MIPI LLI adopters. Arteris and Synopsys’ joint MIPI LLI IP solution is available now [...]

  • non starting PC. Is it the power supply? or a ghost?

    Updated: 2012-03-12 06:08:35
    This started like a typical job: Customer calls, says PC will not switch on, no light on the tower, monitor says “no signal” It all sounds like a power supply fault. When I see the PC, I find out that the internal hardware was upgraded by a friend about 18 months beforehand. And it looks [...]

  • Logic Supply Introduces LGX AU115 Embedded System

    Updated: 2012-03-09 17:56:27
    Logic Supply recently announced the LGX AU115 embedded system. The AU115 features an Intel Atom N270 processor, two RS-232 COM ports (one of which can be used as GPIO), RS-232/422/485 port, four USB 2.0 ports, DVI-I, dual Intel Gb LAN ports, two audio jacks, 12-volt DC power jack, small footprint, and low-profile chassis (less than [...]

  • SMIC Introduces UHD Library for 0.11um Copper Back End of Line Process

    Updated: 2012-03-08 17:46:09
    Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) introduced an ultra high density (UHD) library solution for their 0.11um Cu-BEoL (Copper Back End of Line) manufacturing platform, which can reduce chip size by an average of 31%. SMIC’s 0.11um ultra high density IP solution helps companies lower manufacturing costs and increase market competitiveness. Read more: SMIC Introduces UHD [...]

  • Uniquify Solves Dynamic Variation Problems with Dynamic Self-Calibrating Logic

    Updated: 2012-03-07 18:09:34
    Uniquify has extended its patented self-calibrating logic (SCL) IP for double data rate (DDR) memory subsystems to solve dynamic variation problems during system operation. Dynamic Self-Calibrating Logic (DSCL) provides real-time calibration to accommodate dynamic variations in the system operating environment. Uniquify’s SCL and DSCL technologies now are included in all of their DDR memory controller [...]

  • Imec Rolls Out First Process Development Kit for 14nm Logic Chips

    Updated: 2012-03-06 18:25:55
    Imec released an early version of a process development kit for 14nm logic chips. The 14nm PDK was developed as part of imec’s INSITE program, and together with all the partners involved in this collaborative affiliation program. The process development kit will be made available to imec’s partners, and will include incremental updates. In addition, [...]

  • Microchip Technology Unveils I2C MCP7940M Real-Time Clock/Calendar Device

    Updated: 2012-03-05 19:06:03
    Microchip introduced their I2C MCP7940M Real-Time Clock/Calendar (RTCC) device. The stand-alone MCP79410 features 64 Bytes of SRAM and on-chip digital trimming circuit with a wide trimming range of +/-127 ppm. The digital-trimming circuit can compensate up to 11 seconds per day for crystal error. The Microchip device is ideal for home-appliance (microwaves, washing machines, dryers, [...]

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