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Microchip Unveils Next-Generation In-Circuit Debugger with Unparalleled Speed and Flexibility

“Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) today announced the MPLAB® ICD 4, an in-circuit programming and debugging development tool for Microchip’s PIC® microcontroller (MCU) and dsPIC® digital signal controller portfolios. The MPLAB ICD 4 debugger includes all the features of …

Sony introduces smart sensing IoT board (Arduino-compatible)

“Sony will be showcasing a brand new development board called Spritzer during the Maker Faire Tokyo in Japan, August 5-6. The Spritzer board is specifically designed for IoT applications and comprises a range of smart functionality such as integrated GPS …

AMD Launches the Highest-Performance Desktop Processor, Ever, with Ryzen™ Threadripper™ High End Desktop Processors

“Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) released two models of its highly anticipated, Ryzen™ Threadripper™ high-end desktop processors, AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper ™1950X and AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 1920X. During an already record-setting year for the company through the successful launch of several award-winning …

Samsung Introduces Far-reaching V-NAND Memory Solutions to Tackle Data Processing and Storage Challenges

“Samsung Electronics, the world leader in advanced memory technology, has announced new V-NAND (Vertical NAND) memory solutions and technology that will address the pressing requirements of next-generation data processing and storage systems. With the rapid increase of data-intensive applications …

Intel Unveils Full Intel Core X-series Processor Family Specs; 14- to 18-Core Processors Available Starting in September

“Today, Intel is releasing the specifications for the 12- to 18-core processors: Intel® Core™ i9-7920X, Intel Core i9-7940X, Intel Core i9-7960X and the Extreme Edition Intel Core i9-7980XE processors. Announced at Computex 2017, the Intel Core X-series processor family …

Production-Level Facial Performance Capture Using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks

“We present a real-time deep learning framework for video-based facial performance capture—the dense 3D tracking of an actor’s face given a monocular video. Our pipeline begins with accurately capturing a subject using a high-end production facial capture pipeline …

Allegro MicroSystems, LLC Announces New Automotive, Half-bridge MOSFET Driver ICs

“Allegro MicroSystems, LLC announces two new N-channel power MOSFET driver ICs capable of controlling MOSFETs connected in a half-bridge arrangement. Allegro’s A4926 and A4927 are specifically designed for automotive applications with high-power inductive loads, such as, DC Pumps (Braking …

IBM sets new record for magnetic tape storage; makes tape competitive for cloud storage

“IBM Research scientists have achieved a new world record in tape storage – their fifth since 2006. The new record of 201 Gb/in2 (gigabits per square inch) in areal density was achieved on a prototype sputtered magnetic tape developed by …

Toshiba Unveils Single Package SSDs with 64-Layer 3D Flash Memory

“Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC), a committed technology leader, today announced the availability of the state-of-the-art BG3 series, its next generation single-package ball grid array (BGA) solid state drive (SSD) product line based on Toshiba’s latest 64-layer, 3-bit-per-cell …

A new era for Arduino begins today

“BCMI, the company founded by Massimo Banzi, David Cuartielles, David Mellis and Tom Igoe, co-founders of Arduino, announces that today it has acquired 100% ownership of Arduino AG, the corporation which owns all of the Arduino trademarks. Following the acquisition …