Archive - Jun 3, 2009

Freescale Semiconductor has introduced its first digital output pressure sensor to help simplify system design and enable increased memory storage density for hard disk drives (HDD) used in laptops and PCs. Based on micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, the MPL115A digital sensor provides high-accuracy barometric and altimetry functions in a compact package for a variety of cost-sensitive consumer and industrial applications.

The highly anticipated Nokia N97, Nokia's flagship mobile computer, will begin selling in June in more than 75 countries. Along with a tilting 3.5" touch display, QWERTY keyboard and a fully customizable home screen, the Nokia N97 will offer instant access to the full range of Ovi services.

The growing demand for advanced connectivity and complex control in industrial, consumer and medical applications requires high-performance, integrated microcontrollers (MCUs) coupled with solid tools and software. Addressing this need, Texas Instruments (TI) Incorporated announced availability of four cost-efficient development kits supporting the fourth generation of its ARM Cortex-M3-based Stellaris MCUs. Starting at $99, the new kits allow developers to immediately begin their designs, leveraging the advanced connectivity, data efficiency and motion control features of the newest 32-bit Stellaris MCUs. Further simplifying development, each kit includes the comprehensive StellarisWare Peripheral Driver Library, Graphics Library, USB Library and code examples. For more information, please visit www.ti.com/stellaris.

Sun Microsystems, Inc. unveiled the first public demonstration of the Java Store, revealing a powerful distribution channel for developers to directly connect with the more than 800 million desktop Java technology users worldwide. A consumer-facing storefront enabling the discovery and purchase of Java and JavaFX applications, the Java Store is a network service offering an unequaled distribution channel for reaching customers and driving potential new revenue opportunities through the sale of innovative new content.

NXP, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, announced a broad commitment to high-speed data converters featuring the new JEDEC JESD204A serial interface standard. The JEDEC-based data converters lead NXP’s forthcoming portfolio of new high-speed 16-bit Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) and Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs).