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XMOS and Attero Tech Ethernet AVB End-Point Reference Design

Ken Cheung — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:41:17 +0000

XMOS and Attero Tech introduced a reference design for audio/visual bridging (AVB) applications. The reference design features the XCore XS1-L2 dual-core processor. XCore processors enables engineers to implement the AVB standard entirely in software, which reduces development times and decreases risk for A/V designs. XCore processors also reduce the cost for AVB endpoints by more than 50% compared to other solutions (such as FPGA implementations). The reference design will be generally available from both XMOS and Attero Tech in December.

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Microchip Grid Connected Solar Micro Inverter Reference Design

Ken Cheung — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:10:49 +0000

Microchip Technology unveiled a reference design for a fully digitally controlled Grid-Connected Solar Micro Inverter. The reference design connects to any standard solar panel and converts the panel’s DC output into AC power, which can then be fed into the public power grid. In a real-world application, multiple units can be connected together to achieve the desired power output. The free reference design includes complete documentation, software, schematics and application note.

SX1230 13RKEA433 Remote Keyless Entry Turnkey Reference Design

Ken Cheung — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:05:29 +0000

Semtech and Microchip Technology introduced the SX1230-13RKEA433 turnkey reference design for multi-band wireless remote keyless entry (RKE) systems. The reference design integrates Semtech’s transmitter and transceiver ICs with Microchip’s KEELOQ code-hopping technology running on PIC microcontrollers (MCUs). The platform is ideal for the development of secure, high-performance and cost-effective RKE systems for vehicles, office buildings, and homes. SX1230-13RKEA433 provides a single platform that works across virtually all major frequency regulations. The reference design kit is available now from Semtech.

XMOS USB Audio 2.0 Reference Design for High Audio Channel Count

Ken Cheung — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:43:31 +0000

XMOS created the first USB Audio Class 2.0 reference design for high channel count computer audio interfaces, DJ and live sound mixers, musical instruments and digital effects devices. XMOS USB Audio 2.0 solutions help developers of audio devices to quickly bring products to market which support the latest digital audio at the highest audio quality. The XMOS USB Audio Class 2.0 reference design goes on general release at the end of July. The source code of the reference design will be available free of charge under a royalty free license. All hardware schematics and design files are available for download.

Fusion Embedded VoIP Gateway and Terminal Adapter Reference Design

Ken Cheung — Mon, 24 May 2010 17:02:46 +0000

Unicoi Systems introduced the Fusion Embedded reference designs for radio over IP (RoIP) applications. The common functionality between RoIP and VoIP applications makes Fusion Embedded VoIP reference designs ideal solutions for engineers designing RoIP devices. The Fusion Embedded VoIP Gateway and Terminal Adapter reference designs provide low power SIP voice processing within a secure jumpstart platform for integrating new or legacy devices into an IP network.

Microchip Reference Implementation of Google PowerMeter API

Ken Cheung — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:03:42 +0000

Microchip Technology and Google teamed on a reference implementation of the Google PowerMeter API for embedded developers. Embedded designers can use the reference implementation to create products for the measurement and monitoring of energy usage with Microchip’s 16- and 32-bit PIC microcontrollers, energy-measurement ICs, Ethernet controllers, and radios for ZigBee and embedded Wi-Fi wireless networking.

Freescale VortiQa Solutions for Security Appliance

Ken Cheung — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:01:53 +0000

Freescale Semiconductor announced four new solutions for the UTM/security appliance market. The offerings enable OEMs to quickly and cost effectively develop a range of security applications including UTM appliances, IPS/IDS appliances, content security appliances, secured routers, VPN routers, secured switches and business gateways. The PowerQUICC-MPC8572 and MPC8540 solutions are available now. The QorIQ-P2010 and P2020 solutions are available for evaluation and initial development and are planned for ODM production mid-year.

Tensilica ConnX Atlas Reference Architecture for Long-Term Evolution

Ken Cheung — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:33:29 +0000

Tensilica announced the ConnX Atlas LTE (Long-Term Evolution) reference platform. ConnX Atlas LTE is a heterogeneous seven-core reference architecture for a complete multi-standard programmable radio for advanced mobile devices. Atlas is designed to support the 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) LTE standard and other complementary standards such as HSPA+ (Evolved High-Speed Packet Access), in a single platform. General availability of the platform will occur in early 2011.

Mercury Computer OpenVPX Reference Design Kits

Ken Cheung — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:06:58 +0000

Mercury Computer Systems introduced their OpenVPX Reference Design Kits. The OpenVPX Reference Design Kits provide an engineering blueprint for developing OpenVPX-compliant 6U and 3U payload and switch modules. The OpenVPX V1.0 System Specification is the first system VPX specification dedicated to interoperability of multi-vendor system and sub-system building blocks. The kits leverage industry-standard CAD tools for both electrical and mechanical models, which can be imported directly into your development environment.

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XMOS USB Audio 2.0 Reference Design

Ken Cheung — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:48:21 +0000

XMOS introduced a reference design for USB Audio 2.0. The solution enables standard computer-based systems to deliver bit-perfect prosumer quality sound. The reference design works with the Mac OS-X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) Audio 2.0 native class driver, and XMOS has teamed with Thesycon to provide Audio 2.0 Class driver support for Windows. The XMOS USB Audio 2.0 reference design kit is available now and priced at $149 USD.