| Chips roll for Linux embedded designs
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2007-06-08 |
| Atmel Corp. introduces the AT32AP7001, a member of the AVR 32 AP7 family of application processors optimized for cost constrained, Linux-based embedded designs. |
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| Small DACs feature selectable internal reference
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2007-06-08 |
| Linear Technology Corp. introduces the LTC2630, a family of 12-, 10- and 8bit DACs in tiny 2.1-by-2mm SC70 packages—the smallest available DACs with an internal reference. |
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| Codec enhances voice recording in digital cameras
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2007-06-06 |
| Asahi Kasei EMD Corp. releases AK4646, a low-power, high quality stereo ADC and DAC suited for digital video cameras, still cameras and other voice recording equipment |
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| Optical controller simplifies GPON transceiver designs
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2007-06-04 |
| Maxim Integrated Products introduces the DS1865, an optical control, calibration and monitor IC targeted at BPON and GPON triplexer applications. |
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| 32bit MCU with on-chip flash touts high performance
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2007-05-29 |
| Renesas Technology Corp. adds the R32C/118 group of MCUs with on-chip flash memory, as part of its R32C/100 series incorporating the R32C/100 high-performance 32bit CPU core. |
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| NEC display comes with DRAM
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2007-05-28 |
| NEC has pulled the wraps off a system-on-glass display that integrates on a 230Kbit DRAM frame memory along with display transistors and peripheral circuits. |
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| Chip adds speech synthesis to embedded devices
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2007-05-28 |
| Seiko Epson Corp. has released a new synthesis chip for embedded applications featuring Fonix text-to-speech (TTS) function. |
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| High performance LSI drivers roll for HD LCD TVs
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2007-05-23 |
| Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd today has updated its product lineup for high-performance LSIs used in full high-definition LCD TVs with the introduction of new LSI drivers that feature high-speed drive, multigray-scales and low heat generation. |
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| Car apps SoC promises more entertaining ride
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2007-05-18 |
| Fujitsu Microelectronics America has developed a 32-bit CPU and graphics engine on a single chip, a complete SoC designed for high-end, high-volume embedded automotive graphics applications. |
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| Multicore MCUs operate up to 200MHz
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2007-05-15 |
| Renesas Technology Corp. has developed five SH7205 and SH7265 MCU models that incorporate two SH2A-FPU CPU cores and operate at a maximum frequency of 200MHz. |
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| Nonvolatile DCPs function from -40°C to 125°C
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2007-05-11 |
| The new families of nonvolatile DCPs from Intersil Corp. provide precision measurement and a wide operating temperature range for applications designed to function from -40°C to 125°C. |
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| TI audio codec supports asynchronous operation
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2007-05-08 |
| The new 24bit TI audio codec supports asynchronous operation, allowing the ADC and DAC to operate with independent clocks |
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| Hall sensors offer accuracy for automotive apps
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2007-05-04 |
| Micronas has announced the HAL 82x family of programmable Hall-effect sensors designed to meet the latest accuracy requirements of many automotive applications. |
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| Ultralow-glitch DAC suits closed-loop control apps
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2007-05-01 |
| TI's ultralow-glitch DAC features outstanding reference performance that makes it a flexible, easy-to-use solution for closed-loop control applications |
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| Atmel intros $69 AVR32 kit with full Linux support
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2007-04-27 |
| Atmel introduced a low-cost AVR32 Network Gateway design kit based on its 32bit AT32AP7000 application processor. |
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| Fujitsu's 'Jade' targets automotive graphics apps
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2007-04-26 |
| Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) has announced MB86R01 'Jade,' the first device in its new family of graphics controllers aimed at high-end embedded automotive graphics applications. |
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| Development board has two TI MSP430 MCUs
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2007-04-13 |
| Along with the two 16bit MSP430 devices, TI's new Experimenter's Board includes the company's Chipcon RF module connector for developing low-power wireless networks. |
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| TI ADCs suit professional digital audio recording
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2007-04-12 |
| TI has introduced two 24bit, 216kHz ADCs to complete the company's high-performance audio signal chain for professional digital audio recording and processing applications. |
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| ST solution ups mobile platform system resources
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2007-04-10 |
| STMicroelectronics' new Xpander Logic family promises to help customers overcome the limited number of I/O ports in MCU and microprocessor-based embedded systems. |
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| Precision op amp targets satellite applications
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2007-04-02 |
| National Semiconductor has announced the first dual amplifier in its new family of precision op amps specifically QMLV-qualified for satellite applications. |
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| Samsung takes interesting route in media player race
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2007-03-26 |
| Samsung's latest effort, the YP-K5, features an MP3 player, FM radio and JPEG image viewer designed with a slide-out, pop-up stereo speaker panel to serve up tunes sans headphones. |
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| Display controller supports 3D stereoscopic mode
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2007-03-20 |
| Kopin released a display controller chip capable of driving two CyberDisplay WVGA LV or SVGA LV displays, either in 2D or 3D stereoscopic mode at frame rates up to 60Hz. |
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| Audio receiver offers low jitter performance
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2007-03-09 |
| TI has introduced a 24bit, 96kHz digital audio interface receiver that provides jitter performance as low as 50ps RMS. |
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| USB audio controllers roll for PC-based VoIP apps
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2007-03-09 |
| Winbond's two new USB audio controllers are designed for PC-based VoIP applications targeting USB handset, USB speaker phone, PSTN/USB dual-mode phone, USB PSTN gateway and USB analog telephone adapters. |
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| Mobile multimedia chip offers 100hrs playback
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2007-03-07 |
| NXP Semiconductors has launched a music phone solution having an ability to deliver up to 100hrs of playback time. |
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| Pioneer MP3 player resembles Nano
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2007-03-06 |
| The overall PMP300 architecture bears a resemblance to one of today's most popular flash-based players, the Apple Nano. |
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| Ultralow-power MCUs suit portable medical apps
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2007-02-26 |
| TI's new series of ultralow power MCUs with up to 120Kbyte flash memory targets deeply embedded industrial sensing applications including portable medical systems. |
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| Multichannel DACs deliver flexibility
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2007-02-23 |
| ADI has introduced what it touts as the smallest and most flexible, multichannel DACs suitable for designers needing flexibility when specifying converters for high-voltage applications. |
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| NXP adds LCD support to ARM7 MCU line
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2007-02-22 |
| NXP has announced the new LPC2478 MCU—claimed to be the industry's only ARM7 flash-based MCU offering integrated LCD support—and its flashless version, the LPC2470. |
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| Broadcom's HEDGE mobile processor targets HSDPA, W-CDMA
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2007-02-19 |
| Broadcom announced its BCM2153 HEDGE baseband processor for mobile phones operating on HSDPA and W-CDMA networks. |
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