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Rambus unveils Mobile XDR memory architecture

Claims to enable future mobile memory platforms that can achieve throughputs of up to 4.3Gbps per pin

Broadcom launches new HSPA chipset

Features ARM11 processor and supports download speeds of 7.2Mbps

Intel unveils new Core vPro processor family

Based on Nehalem microarchitecture and manufactured on 32nm process

NEC, Airvana team up to bring femtocell access point to market

Offers interoperability with NEC femtocell gateway

Juniper unveils new silicon to upgrade T Series Core Routers

Supports total capacity of 4Tbps in single, half-rack system

Microchip Technology to acquire Silicon Storage

To gain access to SST's technologies and customise technology variants

Toshiba to transfer memory back-end function from Fukuoka to Yokkaichi

Plans to increase current overseas production ratio for memory back-end process to about 80% by year end

Broadcom to acquire Teknovus

To expand its triple play broadband access networks portfolio with the addition of EPON technology

ON Semiconductor Q4 revenues up 5% to $491.1m

Expects revenue to be in the range of 515m to 525m for Q1 2010

MoSys unveils roadmap for Bandwidth Engine ICs

On-chip ALU to allow macro functions to be performed within the device

Vitesse releases Quad Interconnect IC

Supports FlexEQ EDC capabilities, VScope remote waveform viewing technology and BIST functions

Comments & Opinion

Personal supercomputers look suitable for quants

Nvidia and its systems partners are rolling out GPU-based systems for compute-intensive applications in scientific and technological research, which could also be relevant in the financial markets in areas such as quantitative algorithm development.

Intel's health guide puts telehealth in the spotlight

Intel has entered the healthcare market in full force with the announcement of its Intel Health Guide product. However, a closer look at the 'personal health system' reveals it to be something of a disappointment. Although Intel's entrance into the telehealth space will bring much needed attention to the emerging technology, the company's success in this competitive new arena remains to be seen.

Electronic voting: vendors need to combat perception of vulnerable voting machines

While the demand for accurate election results has led governments to adopt electronic voting technologies, vendors and election officials must also work together to address concerns about security, privacy and human error. This will allow them to combat negative perceptions of electronic voting.

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