The aim of the project is to create a parallel processing platform that is open, easy to use and low cost. It shares similar goals as the Raspberry Pi embedded computer
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Raspberry Pi gets a competitor
Cubieboard is a 100x60mm bare board ARM computer with a slightly higher specification that Raspberry Pi, for slightly more money.
Solid State Supplies signs M2M line
Solid State Supplies has signed a distribution agreement with Radio Data Technology (RDT), a manufacturer of secure wireless radio-based products for M2M applications.
The Fairchild Way Of Firing.
John East, for 22 years the CEO of Actel, has both good and bad memories of Fairchild – his first employer after leaving university in 1968.
Dev Kits – a bag of bits in scope
The use of low cost semiconductor evaluation boards, normally referred to as “development kits” has increased dramatically over the last few years. There is no doubt that these low cost plug-in PCBs are a great tool for the design engineer. The boards essentially demonstrate the capabilities of the specific device for which they are designed. However, there has been a ...
London Droidcon returns in October
The London Droidcon is returning on 25-26 October, for its fourth consecutive year. The two-day conference aims to bring together “key players in the industry and 1000+ talented developers and designers to discuss the best of business, design, and development on the Android platform”. Leading Android expert and long-time Android developer Mark Murphy (CommonsWare) is confirmed as a keynote speaker. ...
All-CMOS IC emulates opto-coupler for isolation without life issues
Silicon Labs has introduced an all-CMOS drop-in alternative to high-speed digital opto-couplers, claiming that it offers longer life than traditional LED/photodiode isolators plus lower input turn-on and output quiescent current. "Opto-couplers use ...
Maxim claims Class D amps will simplify audio design
“These digital-input Class D amplifiers make system design nearly plug and play,” said Robert Nicoletti, applications manager at Maxim Integrated
McLaren and Nissan join chip firms in technology network
A network of electronics companies and car makers developing systems for the automotive sector in the UK has been created by industry body the NMI. Automotive Electronic Systems Innovation Network (AESIN) incorporates car manufacturers and supply chain partners, including Jaguar LandRover, Lotus, Nissan, McLaren Electronic Systems, Freescale, Infineon, Renesas and Visteon. “Vehicle design has changed dramatically in recent times and cars are no ...
London Droidcon 2012 returns in October!
The London Droidcon is returning on 25-26 October, for its fourth consecutive year. The two-day conference aims to bring together "key players in the industry and 1000+ talented developers and designers to discuss the best of business, design, and development on the Android platform".