Xirrus, Inc. recently released its Wi-Fi Monitor utility as an open source desklet application for Linux. The free utility is already available on Windows Vista, Windows XP, and MacOS platforms. The Xirrus Wi-Fi Monitor enables users to monitor, secure, and troubleshoot Wi-Fi networks quickly and easily. The Xirrus Wi-Fi Monitor for Linux was developed under […]

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Wind River (NASDAQ:WIND) recently introduced ICE 2 hardware emulator. Wind River ICE 2 improves debugging efficiency during the device development lifecycle. ICE 2 simplifies uniprocessor and multicore system development challenges by enabling device software developers to visualize complex system interactions and rapidly track down the root cause to resolve problems with greater efficiency. ICE 2 […]

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Strategy Analytics recently published its Q2 2008 Global Handset Market Share Update report. According to their research, global mobile handset shipments grew a healthy 15% year-over-year, to reach 297 million units in Q2 2008. Motorola exceeded expectations and held off LG to maintain the third spot in our global vendor rankings during the second quarter […]

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N-trig is offering a software development kit (SDK) for multi-touch gestures to independent service vendors (ISVs) and industry partners. N-trig's SDK can be downloaded on any tablet PC with DuoSense technology. N-trig's SDK kit enables Software Vendors (ISVs) with a tablet PC that contains DuoSense to add truly unique and highly competitive features to their […]

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National Instruments (Nasdaq:NATI) recently introduced DIAdem 11.0 for managing, analyzing, and reporting data collected during data acquisition and/or generated during simulations. DIAdem 11.0 adds sensor data mapping for 3D CAD models to simplify the visualization of high-channel-count systems. It also streamlines large-group test management with automatic conversion and scaling of engineering unit sets. NI DIAdem […]

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Evatronix SA recently introduced the T8051 IP Core, which is the smallest microcontroller that implements Intel 8051 Instruction Set Architecture. The design has one of the best performance-to-size ratios on the market. The T8051 IP core is available for licensing now. Standard deliverables include various sets of scripts for trouble-free synthesis and simulation as well […]

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The Qseven consortium recently published version 1.1 of the Qseven specification for embedded computer modules. Qseven is unlike other Computer-On-Modules (COM) standards because its primary focus is mobile and ultra mobile applications. It defines fast serial differential interfaces such as PCI Express and Serial ATA but omits support for legacy interfaces like EIDE and PCI. […]

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Jazz Semiconductor will host its third Technology Conference on October 22-23, 2008 at its Newport Beach headquarters. This year's theme is "Analog Technology Convergence Creates New Opportunities for Innovation." The two-day event will include a list of key invited speakers as well as contributed talks, vendor exhibits, and a cocktail reception hosted by Jazz. All […]

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MontaVista® Software, Inc. is offering a new educational webinar. The webcast will take place on October 23 and will offer information for device developers who are looking to migrate their applications from the VxWorks® RTOS to embedded Linux. Attendees will gain an understanding of key considerations in planning a code migration, including criteria that warn […]

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Cambridge Consultants recently announced the XAP5 processor core. The XAP5 offers wireless and sensor chip designers an advanced level of 16-bit processing performance combined with low energy consumption and efficient use of low cost memory, making it ideally suited for cost-sensitive high-volume products. XAP5 combines the economy of a 16-bit data word with a 24-bit […]

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