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Micrel introduces new PWM controllers

To reduce output capacitance and allow for transient response for high delta V operation

Zilog rolls out new serial communications controller

To support multiple channel and multiple protocols that interface to 8/16 bit addressable non-multiplexed address/data buses

Broadcom lifts up Emulex offer to $912m

To sweeten its previously announced takeover bid

Texas Instruments unveils four new processors

The processors come with SATA and universal parallel port for storage and data transfer

National Semiconductor unveils new LED driver

Dual LED driver for flash applications in multimedia devices

NEC introduces new IDE platform

To support entire manufacturing process from design, debug to flash-writing deployment

Mentor extends Catapult C capabilities to support control-logic

Aims at achieving full-chip high-level synthesis

National Instruments introduces new embedded controller

For enhanced RF and wireless test applications that require analysis, signal or image processing

Austriamicrosystems rolls out new user interface LED driver

Includes built-in LED error detection and offers read back of up to 16-keys

Marvell’s Plug Computer hits Europe

The plug comes with Gigabit Ethernet for network connectivity

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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