FEATURE ARTICLES

ArcticLink
Connectivity Without the Watts
(March 27, 2007)

ARM Optimizes for FPGA
ARM/Actel Announce Cortex-M1
(March 20, 2007)

Mixing Fossil Fuel and Electrons
by Jim Turley, Embedded Technology Journal
(March 13, 2007)

Managing the Middle Manager
An Engineer's Guide
(March 6, 2007)

NEWSLETTERS

March 27, 2007 :: volume VI, no. 12

March 20, 2007 :: volume VI, no. 11

March 13, 2007 :: volume VI, no. 10

March 6, 2007 :: volume VI, no. 09

March 30, 2007

Cypress Introduces New PSoC® CapSense Methods Extending Leadership Position in Capacitive Sensing

Cirronet and RF Monolithics to Exhibit Broad Range of M2M Wireless Solutions at Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley April 3-5, 2007

ESI Introduces Model 9830HD, the Latest Addition to the Memory Repair Product Line

March 29, 2007

Embedded Technology Vendors Support UK Masterclass Event

Mentor Graphics Provides Comprehensive Product Support for New ARM Cortex-M1 Processor for FPGAs

Avnet Electronics Marketing Expands Distribution Agreement with SL Power Electronics

Tatara Systems and picoChip Collaborate on SIP/IMS Femtocell Solution

March 28, 2007

WinDriver 9.0 introduces new graphical user interface, driver name change feature, USB streaming APIs, and support for Windows CE 6.0

Symmetricom Announces TimeMAX™ Synchronization Sub-System

Synopsys IC Compiler Enables Fully Automated 65-Nanometer Implementation Flow for ARM Cortex-A8 Processor

Novatel Wireless Announces Plug-and-Play Software for Ovation MC870D USB Modem and Merlin X950D ExpressCard

EVE Launches ZeBu Support for Power Architecture Devices

Solid Information Technology to Demonstrate Advanced, Mission-Critical Database Solution at Embedded Systems Conference 2007

Freescale and Tilcon Unite to Deliver Graphical Display Solutions for Automotive Navigation and Telematics

Atmel Introduces Advanced Stand-alone AVR ATmega128-based 125-kHz RFID Evaluation Kit

March 27, 2007

RTI delivers low latency with scalability to accommodate exploding data volumes

Atmel Launches LF RF IDIC With Unique ID and Unsurpassed Read/Write Performance

VMETRO ships AES-256 Data Encryption Recording System

Innovative Silicon’s Z-RAM® Ultra-Dense Memory Now Backed by 21 Patents

Avnet Electronics Marketing to Exhibit at CMP Media's Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley

Microtune Reference Design Gives OEMs Cost, Performance and Time-to-Market Advantage in Building DVB-C Set-Top Boxes

Dekolink Announces 1900 MHz Band Selective RF Compact Repeater which Supports up to Four Non-Contiguous Frequency Blocks

Skyworks Launches Helios™ 3 – Smallest and Most Efficient Polar Loop™ EDGE RF Subsystem with DigRF Interface

Airbee Wireless to Demonstrate Low-Power Mesh Networking Technology and Facilitate Hands-on Training Session at ZigBee Developers Conference

Oki Semiconductor Announces the Release of ZigBee 2006 Certified Development Platforms

Micrium Introduces Industry’s First Universal Embedded System Monitoring Tool

March 26, 2007

AMCC Showcases a Complete Portfolio of SFP+ PHYs at OFC 2007

Virage Logic and Tower Semiconductor Agreement Provides Mainstream NVM Availability for RF and Mixed-Signal Applications

AMCC Announces New Suite of SONET/SDH/10GE PHY Chips at OFC

ANTs Granted U.S. Patent for Core, Lock-Free Database Technology

Virtutech to Present Two Sessions on Virtualized Software Development at Multicore Expo 2007

Xilinx Simplifies Embedded Development With New EDK 9.1i Suite

Mentor Graphics Announces Subsystem Intellectual Property Launch with First Delivery of Integrated USB Solution

New Mellanox ConnectX IB Adapters Unleash Multi-core Processor Performance

March 23, 2007

Mistral announces arrival of new StorBank-XL™ 40t from DNF Storage

Lyrtech Launches Quad Dual-Band RF Transceiver

PFU Systems Introduces Off-the-Shelf COM Express Carrier Board

March 22, 2007

NextComputing offers NVIDIA Quadro® FX 4600 by PNY Technologies® graphics board on NextDimension family of portable, flextop computers

Mantaro Networks Joins Nallatech’s Channel Partner Program

Xilinx is Processing at ESC Silicon Valley 2007

March 21, 2007

ESLX Joins VaST’s Galaxy Network of SystemC Services Providers

Power Architecture™ Developer Conference Call For Papers: ''Breaking Down Barriers to Innovation''

Denali Announces Webcast Series Addressing Intel's NAND, NOR, and Phase Change Memory

International Basestation Conference Tackles Femtocells, LTE Business Models, Mobile TV Standards, All-IP Networks and WiMAX Realities

March 20, 2007

Kozio, Inc. Helps Freescale Customers Speed Development of Network Communications Products

Effnet: Comneon License Effnet’s IP Header Compression Technology

Airbee Wireless Demonstrates Product Maturity with Latest Networking Software for Industrial and Large Commercial Consumer Markets

RapidIO Radio: A Technical Comparison of Ethernet and RapidIO

The Infinity ProjectSM, a Leader in Engineering Curriculum and Project-Based Learning, Standardizes on National Instruments LabVIEW

Silterra and Novelics Demonstrate Low Power coolSRAM-1TTM

Octalica Licenses MIPS32(R) Core for Next-Generation MoCA-Driven Applications

March 19, 2007

OpenMake Software Announces Innovative Build Forensics Solution for Determining Binary’s DNA and Fingerprints

Arch Rock Turns Wireless Sensors into Internet Devices with 'Primer Pack/IP'

Express Logic’s ThreadX® RTOS Plays Key Role in Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission to Red Planet

Analog Devices and Global IP Solutions Debut Support of Blackfin Processors with GIPS VoiceEngine Embedded Software

D2 Technologies Launches Latest Software Solution to Improve OEM Time-to-Market for VoIP-enabled Devices

March 19, 2007 continued

IDT Introduces the Industry’s First PCI Express Interconnect to Manage All Communications in High Density Bladed Systems

BroadLight Announces Industry’s First Quad GPON OLT Controller

QuickLogic Delivers Ground-Breaking ArcticLink Solution Platform Tailored for the Mobile Market

SMSC Announces PCI-Based Network Multimedia Co-Processor Supporting Home Networking High Definition Streaming

March 15, 2007

EVE Opens Field Operations in India

March 14, 2007

Supermicro Offers High-Density HPC with Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003

Xilinx Delivers Virtex-5 LX330T Device - World's Largest FPGA With Serial Transceivers

Cypress to Showcase Programmable Solutions at Embedded Systems Conference 2007

Freescale Launches Single-Chip ZigBee® Platform in Package™ Solution

VaST to Demonstrate Virtual System Prototyping Solutions at the Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley

March 13, 2007

Deep - Tech Authority Jim Turley Joins Techfocus Media's Embedded Technology Journal

S2 Technologies Announces First International Presence

Kawasaki Microelectronics Extends Presence Into Burgeoning PON Market With MIPS-Based(TM) Topaz Subsystem

New Mentor Graphics Nucleus USB Class Driver Supports Firmware Upgrades

TimeSys Expands Educational Webinar Series for Embedded Linux Development

Avnet Technology Solutions Expands Storage Portfolio with Archival Solutions from Plasmon

MIPS Technologies Expands Presence in Oregon's 'Silicon Forest'

March 12, 2007

Advantech's New SOM with Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor Expands Advantech's COM-Express Series

RTI Incorporates IPv6 Transport to Ease Integration of Next-Generation Networked Applications

RadioScape extends Software Defined Radio approach to Mobile TV using ADI’s Blackfin Processor

Aldec and Actel Deliver Co-verification Solution for ARM-based FPGA Design

Microtune's Dedicated DOCSIS(R) 3.0 Wideband Tuner Breaks the 160 Mbps Barrier in Cable Modems

QuickLogic Extends SDIO Host Controller Solution to Encompass High Capacity Memory

Analog Devices Mobilizes Newest Blackfin Family with Power Efficiency and Security for Portable, Networked Applications

Novas Siloti Visibility Enhancement Product Targets Timing Issues

March 8, 2007

Quantum3D Expands Thermite Tactical Visual Computer Family

Athena Thin Clients Will Show New High Performance Thin Client Series at Cebit 2007

Crossware Enhances ColdFire Suite with Support For Freescale MCF532X and MCF537X Chips

March 7, 2007

General Dynamics Selects Quantum3D Thermite Tactical Visual Computer for U.S. Marine Corps’ Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle Embedded Training Demonstrator

picoChip forges 4G development partnership with BUPT, announced at picoChip Beijing design centre opening ceremony

Mistral unveils WLAN Solution for DaVinci™

Atmel Introduces Optimized AVR Flash Microcontrollers for USB Full-Speed Peripherals

IPextreme and Freescale Webinar on ColdFire IP: Maximizing the Benefits From SOC Integration of the Popular Core

Fabric Embedded Tools RIOLAB™ Qualifies Texas Instruments DSPs for Device Interoperability Level 1

BSQUARE Develops First Secure MultiMediaCard (SecureMMC) Client Software Suite for Microsoft® Windows Mobile® Devices

Tundra Semiconductor Tsi578™ Serial RapidIO Switch Passes RIOLAB™ Level 1 Device Interoperability Test

Atmel Unveils Stand-alone LIN2.0 Transceiver IC with Industry's Best EMC Performance

March 6, 2007

TSMC Achieves 65 Nanometer Embedded DRAM Milestone

ThingMagic’s Mercury5e Advances Embedded RFID Readers with Intel UHF RFID Transceiver R1000

Freescale Strengthens Global Commitment to Broader, Deeper Analog and Power Management Portfolio

WIN Enterprises Announces PC/104-Plus CPU Module with AMD Geode LX800 Processor

TimeSys Introduces LinuxLink Subscriptions for AMCC 440EPx Processors

Mentor Announces PADS2007 With Major Technology and Productivity Enhancements

Eridon Corporation Annouces Release Of UnifiedLogic Development Framework

March 5, 2007

Compact USB evaluation module provides quick and simple integration into finished products

OpenMake Delivers Free Build-to-Release Process-Automation Software for Development Teams

ARM Announces Development Kit to Reduce Time-To-Market of Mobile Gaming Platforms

National Instruments Simplifies Measurements With LabVIEW SignalExpress

Lightfleet Corporation Pioneers Landmark Interconnection Technology to Transform Multiprocessor Systems

Silicon Laboratories Announces Highly Integrated 8-Bit MCU For Cost-Sensitive Applications

Stretch Selects Tensilica Xtensa LX Processor and HiFi 2 Audio Engine to Power Second Generation S6000 Software Configurable Processor

IntellaSys Unveils Industry’s First 128-Bit, Hardware-Encrypted Controller Chip for USB 2.0 NAND Flash Memory Used in Thumb Drives

Avnet Technology Solutions Develops Complete RFID Solution in Collaboration with Printronix and Stratum Global

Parvus Contracted to Develop Ruggedized Cisco 3825 Routers for Navy Littoral Combat Ship Program

March 1, 2007

Carbon’s Virtual Hardware Models Plug-and-Play with CoWare Platform Architect

Tundra Semiconductor Partners with Enea to Deliver System Software Using RapidIO®

Cypress to Host Online Capacitive Sensing Interface Seminar on March 7

Bell Microproducts and BSQUARE Partner to Provide High-Value Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Software Solutions

picoChip works with Semtech to enhance femtocell reference designs