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Improved Graphics Performance Changes the Cost Equation in Digital Signage
Lowering Power at 28 nm with Xilinx 7 Series FPGAs
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Digital Video Drives the Design of Next-Generation Personal Computing Devices
Improving Proximity and Touch Interfaces: Capacitive Sensors with Auto-Calibration
Designing For Low Power
STMicroelectronics Reveals Latest Power Technology for Greener Industry and Infrastructure
Advanced internal structure of new power-transistor family delivers industry’s best on-state resistance for low-energy, space-efficient designs STMicroelectronics (NYSE:
VIA Announces Latest VIA Pico-ITX Board to Jump Start In-Vehicle Innovation, VIA VAB-600
Xilinx Achieves PCI Express Compliance Across its All Programmable 28nm Devices
sureCore receives £250K SMART Award to prototype its low power SRAM technology
VIA Launches VIA ARTiGO A800
Zilog Announces Z8051 MCU Development Tools Featuring a Wide Array of Industry-Standard 8051-Based Solutions
Imec and Renesas collaborate on ultra-low power short range radios
Microchip Expands PIC24 Lite Microcontroller Portfolio with Advanced Analog Integration and 5V Operation
Microsemi Releases Ultra Low-power Sub-GHz Radio With Extended Temperature and Frequency Range
Imec and Target Present Multi-Standard Low-Power LDPC Engine for Multi-Gbps Wireless Communication
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New Processor Core Options Try Some ARM Wrestling
When designing a system on a chip (SoC) that employs one or more embedded processor cores, the choice...
Editor's Note

The future success of DVFS and near-threshold computing look dubious—at least for SoCs.
JB’s Circuit

Long Standards, Twinkie IP, Macro Trends, and Patent Trolls
In Part II, IP Extreme’s Savage reveals why IP standards take so long while discussing brand values,...
Chris A. Ciufo on All Things Embedded

Intel vs GM: What’s In Store for Intel’s New CEO, President
Today chip giant Intel announced outgoing CEO Paul Otellini’s replacement: he’s Brian Krzanich,...
Material That Sorts Molecules by Shape Could Lower the Price of Gas / (Technology Review Feed - Energy Top Stories)
A hydrocarbon-sorting material could replace energy-intensive oil refining steps.A new material that sorts hydrocarbon molecules by shape could lower the cost of gasoline and also make the fuel safer by reducing the need for certain additives that have been linked to cancer, according to a paper in the next issue of the...
Blog Post: Analog Applications Spotlight: Anthony Fagnani / (TI E2E Community)
I'm pleased to welcome Anthony Fagnani to the Power House blog. Anthony is the mind behind the article "Synchronous rectification boosts efficiency by reducing power loss" featured in TI's Analog Applications Journal newsletter. Welcome Anthony! What is the problem/challenge you saw that spurred you...
PC will not start / (Consumerization: BYOD)
I will start this story from the beginning. My buddy gave me his pc to work on with the issues being it will no longer turn on. You push the power button and nothing happens. 1st I bench tested his PSU and it worked properly. Just to make sure I ......
How Microsoft aims to bring Bing deeper into Windows Blue, Xbox One / (All About Microsoft)
Microsoft's Bing is morphing from a 'mere' search engine into more of a service that will power next-generation devices Windows Blue PCs and tablets, as well as the Xbox One....
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Getting ARM'd for Innovation in x86 Modules is a Power Play
An interview with Bob Burckle, Vice President, WinSystems discusses x86, ARM, and low power.
Using Low-cost FPGAs to Intelligently Expand Microcontroller Connectivity
A Lattice Semiconductor White Paper Microcontroller Connectivity Challenges and Solutions Microprocessors have become an indispensable aid to modern system design. However, system
Enabling Accurate Glucose Measurement
Designing a glucose monitoring device is made easy with an 8-bit, 8051-based Programmable SoC
FRAM-based MCUs Bring Advanced Security to Low-Power Applications
The highly efficient architecture of FRAM-based MCUs simplify secure system design without compromising data integrity or reliability, all while lowering power consumption. Security
Analyzing Ultra-Low Power Microcontroller Efficiency
Following the microcontroller datasheet specs for energy or power measurements may lead to disastrous conclusions.
Mobile Device Power-Management Strategies
Ultra-low-power MCU technologies enable today’s always-available mobile devices. Consumers’ love affair with always-available mobile devices shows no signs of waning.
M2M Promises Growth for Embedded, Wireless, Sensors, and More
The machine-to-machine (M2M) phenomenon is accelerating and is coming to just about any connected technology near you. Chris Ciufo, Senior Editor Similar to many
Squeeze Power from Your MCU Using the IDE
An IDE that offers integrated current measurement can help developers take advantage of advanced MCU features that can dramatically affect processing performance.
FRAM Tears Down Traditional Microcontroller Design Barriers
FRAM is reshaping the landscape of microcontroller applications due to its ability to provide the best benefits of SRAM and flash architectures.
Automotive Communication Protocols: Preparing for the Future
Changing automotive networking protocols results in increased bandwidth on LIN and CAN networks.
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EnerChip™ Real Time Clock with Integrated Battery
Compatible Operating Systems: All Supported Architectures: 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, DSP, FPGA, Freescale, OMAP Cymbet has introduced the world’s first all solid state device

EnerChip™ Evaluation Kits
Compatible Operating Systems: All Supported Architectures: 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, DSP, FPGA, Freescale, OMAP Cymbet EnerChip smart rechargeable solid state batteries are a new

SoM-9X25 System on Module
Compatible Operating Systems: Linux, WinCE Supported Architectures: ARM Made in the USA; the SoM-9X25 is based on the Atmel AT91SAM9X25 processor. This ARM9 core processor provides

Biocompatible EnerChip™ Solid State Batteries
Compatible Operating Systems: All Supported Architectures: 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, DSP, FPGA, Freescale, OMAP Cymbet has released the successful results of in vivo biocompatibility

nanoWatt XLP eXtreme Low Power PIC® MCUs
As more electronic applications require low power or battery power, energy conservation becomes paramount. Today’s applications must consume little power, and in extreme cases, last

XLP 8-bit & 16-bit Development Boards for Extremely Low Power Designs
The XLP 8-bit & 16-bit Development Boards are designed with eXtreme Low Power in mind. Designed as true platforms for low power development, they enable designs with sleep currents

PIC24F “GA3” Family
The PIC24F “GA3” family features the industry’s lowest active current for 16-bit Flash MCUs along with flexible new low-power sleep modes. The PIC24F GA3 devices feature 150 μA/MHz








