austriamicrosystems AS3693B LED Controller IC
austriamicrosystems (SWX:AMS) announced the AS3693B 16 channel LED controller IC for the latest generation of LCD TV backlighting. austriamicrosystems' AS3693B high precision LED controller IC manages 16 LED cannels, each with an current accuracy of 0,5%. The high level of accuracy enables the most exact color and brightness control of the LCD backlight currently available. [...]
End-to-End Wireless USB Solution for Linux and Embedded OS
Jungo and Wisair introduced an end-to-end Wireless USB solution for Linux-based and embedded operating systems used in CE devices. The solution combines Jungo's USBware protocol software stack with Wisair's single chip based Wireless USB reference designs. The new offering enables OEMs to embed Wireless USB into non-Windows CE devices (such as set-top boxes, TV sets, [...]
Intel Media Processor CE 3100 Supports Adobe Flash
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) and Intel Corporation will port and optimize Adobe Flash technology for the Intel Media Processor CE 3100. Their partnership will result in richer and more seamless Web-based and video viewing experiences through Intel-based cable set-top boxes, Blu-ray Disc players, digital TVs, and retail connected AV devices.
WIN PL-10540 and PL-10550 Desktop Networking Platforms
WIN Enterprises, Inc. recently introduced the PL-10540 and PL-10550 desktop platforms for SOHO/SMB network management and network security applications, such as firewall, VPN, anti-spam, anti-virus, and intrusion detection & prevention. The PL-10540 and PL-10550 feature the Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor with Intel QuickAssist Technology. Pricing in OEM quantities begins at $425 per unit for the [...]
Analog Devices Blackfin BF51x Convergent Processors
Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI) recently introduced the Blackfin BF51x series convergent-processor family. The new Blackfin processors are the BF512, BF514, BF516 and BF518. All are single-core convergent processors that surpass outdated, heterogenous MCU+DSP approaches in reducing part-count, system cost, board space, and power consumption. Like traditional DSPs, the BF51x processors feature high clock rates [...]
Kontron CP3210 PowerPC Conduction Cooled Board
Kontron recently launched the Kontron CP3210 PowerPC based Rugged Conduction-Cooled (RC) board. The Kontron CP3210 includes a thermal sensor for health monitoring and thermal management. The new 3U CompactPCI CPU board is designed to meet the harshest and most demanding requirements through its very low-power dissipation, real-time and certifiable software support as well as rugged [...]
Nucleus Platform Media Player Reference Design
The Nucleus Platform Media Player, from Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq: MENT), is a multimedia application reference design that enables the rapid development of differentiated multimedia devices such as portable media players (PMP), personal navigation devices (PND), mobile internet devices (MID), mobile phones, digital picture frames and in-car entertainment systems. Based on the Nucleus Operating System [...]
Cypress CYRF7936 CyFi RF 2.4-GHz Low-Power Solution
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:CY) recently announced the CyFi Low-Power RF 2.4-GHz solution for the embedded market. The CyFi Low-Power RF solution offers reliable connectivity, power-efficiency and superior range, and is supported by the flexible and easy-to-use PSoC programmable system-on-chip. The solution is optimized for low-power wireless sensor networks and human-to-machine interfaces in a broad range [...]
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