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Chip Designer
January 22, 2007
Future Trends
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In this Issue:
1. Viewpoint: TK
2. First ZigBee 2006-Compliant Platform Launched
3. PSP Modeling Software
4. New Gigabit Ethernet and Ethernet 10/100 IP
5. Dual IC Drives Two DC Motors
6. Korea's Hynix Announces 60nm 1GB DDR2 800MHz-Based Modules
7. German Micronas Delivers ATSC A/53-Compliant Demodulator
8. In-Depth Coverage Links
> We Must Support Standards and Deliver Open Development Environments
> Embedded Developers Should Be Ahead of the Curve.... Not Behind It!
9. Featured Book
> Debugging Embedded Systems
10. Happenings -- Conferences
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1. Viewpoint - Exclusive
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Title TK
Authors TK.
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2. News
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First ZigBee 2006-Compliant Platform Launched
Texas Instruments has announced the launch of its first ZigBee 2006-compliant platform. TI received
compliance for its ZigBee Z-Stack, which is certified for the CC2420 transceiver and CC2430 SOC. The
CC2430 combines the performance of the CC2420 RF transceiver with an industry-standard enhanced
MCU, giving developers 8kB of RAM and a large peripheral set. The CC2420ZDK Pro and
CC2430ZDK Pro kits deliver the elements required for ZigBee development, including hardware to
evaluate, demonstrate, prototype, and develop software targeting various ZigBee applications. The kits
also include Z-stack, TIMAC, an evaluation version of IAR Embedded Workbench, and application
examples.
Texas Instruments Inc. >> http://www.ti.com/
The ZigBee Alliance >> http://www.zigbee.org/
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3. News
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PSP Modeling Software
Agilent Technologies is shipping a model parameter extraction tool for the advanced PSP CMOS device
model. Developed for use with its IC Characterization and Analysis Program (IC-CAP) software
platform, the PSP model extraction package uses the IC-CAP flexible architecture to accommodate the
PSP model. The model promises to provide more accuracy than existing BSIM models for designs with
constrained geometries and should help designers more accurately model CMOS devices. The package
contains an interface for measurement collection, recommended extraction flows, and model
implementation. The package has been verified with 65nm data from various CMOS foundries and is
included as part of the most recent IC-CAP.
Agilent Technologies >> http://www.agilent.com/
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4. News
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New Gigabit Ethernet and Ethernet 10/100 IP
Arasan Chip Systems has announced the availability of its Gigabit Ethernet Controller Core and
Ethernet 10/100 Controller, which support the IEEE 802.3-2002 standard with the media and gigabit
media independent interfaces (MII and GMII). The controllers support 10/100/1000 in full-duplex and
10/100 in half-duplex. In addition to four-wire MII and eight-wire GMII support, a two-wire
management data IO and clock interface is available for control of an IEEE 802.3 compliant external
PHY. The core also supports reduced MII (RMII) and GMII (RGMII) interfaces. Optional features
include jumbo frame support for frames larger than 1,518 bytes and magic packet support for wake up in
PC-type applications. An additional physical coding sub-layer with an 8bit/10bit interface is available
for optical fiber applications, letting the gigabit controller support copper and optical fiber applications
simultaneously.
Arasan Chip Systems >> http://www.arasan.com/
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5. News
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Dual IC Drives Two DC Motors
Allegro Microsystems has announced the A3995 DMOS full-bridge PWM motor driver, which provides
up to 2.4 amps per output for independently driving two DC motors. Developed for the office
automation and industrial markets, the A3995 provides a peak output of 36 volts and includes two fixed
off-time PWM current regulators that operate in either fast- or slow-decay mode. The driver features
synchronous rectification control circuitry as well as phase, enable, and mode inputs for controlling
speed, torque, direction, and brake and coast functions. The chip includes thermal shutdown circuitry
with hysteresis and under-voltage lockout and crossover current protection.
Allegro Microsystems >> http://www.allegromicro.com/
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6. International News
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Korea's Hynix Announces 60nm 1GB DDR2 800MHz-Based Modules
Hynix Semiconductor has introduced its 60nm 1GB DDR2 DRAM and an accompanying family of
components and high-capacity modules. The 1GB and 2GB UDIMMs promise operating speeds of
800MHz. The 1GB package size lets Hynix manufacture 4GB and higher-density registered and fully
buffered DIMMs (RDIMMs and FDDIMMs). Planar dual-row assembly eliminates the need to stack
components in some modules, reducing overall manufacturing costs. Very low profile modules are also
enabled by the small package.
Hynix Semiconductor >> http://www.hynix.com/
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7. International News
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German Micronas Delivers ATSC A/53-Compliant Demodulator
German semiconductor manufacturer Micronas has announced the DRX3931J, an 8VSB and QAM
64/256 demodulator with an integrated IF amplifier. The DRX3931J demodulates standard- and highdefinition television signals in compliance with ATSC-A/53, the North American digital television
broadcast standard and QAM 64/256 signals as specified by ITU-T J.83 Annex B. The 7x7mm, 48-pin
QFN package is geared toward space-constrained designs, such as multituner applications, PC-based
systems, and tuner Network Interface Modules (NIMs). The integrated IF amplifier lets designers use
lower-cost tuner modules, reducing overall system cost. The DRX3931J solution includes software
modules to control the device, and all modules share a common API.
Micronas >> http://www.micronas.com/
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8. In-Depth Coverage Links
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Companies delivering embedded system design tools must invest in the development of solutions that
address both design and supply chain challenges -- when customers win, we win! To learn more, read
Alain Labat's "Embedded Systems Development: We Must Support Standards and Deliver Open
Development Environments."
Chip Design Editorial Feature >> http://www.chipdesignmag.com/display.php?articleId=806
It's time for embedded hardware and firmware/code developers to be dragged kicking and screaming
into the 21st Century! To learn more, read Clive (Max) Maxfield's "Max's Chips and Dips: Embedded
Developers Should Be Ahead of the Curve.... Not Behind It!"
iDesign Editorial Feature >> http://www.chipdesignmag.com/display.php?articleId=848
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9. Featured Book
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Debugging Embedded Systems
by Vijay K. Madisetti, Tankut Akgul
ISBN: 0387256369
Publisher: Springer
Debugging software and embedded systems has become more of an art and less of a science. Debugging
Embedded Systems outlines a step-by-step methodology and process for testing and debugging hardware
and software in embedded systems. This hands-on guide takes the reader through the tools that have
been developed for hardware support of debugging embedded software and new standards. The authors
cover methodologies such as Nexus 5001 (led by Motorola) and the IEEE-ISTO 5001. This book is
aimed at managers and system engineers working with embedded systems.
Springer >> http://www.springer.com/
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10. Happenings -- Conferences
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DesignCon 2007
Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA
January 29 - February 1, 2007
http://www.designcon.com/
ISSCC
Marriott Hotel, San Francisco, CA
February 11-15, 2007
http://www.isscc.org/isscc/
Design & Verification Conference & Exhibition (DVCon)
February 21-23, 2007
Doubletree Hotel, San Jose, CA
http://www.dvcon.org/
Electronics Summit 2007
Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa, Monterey, CA
Feb 26 - Mar 1, 2007
http://www.esummit07.globalpresspr.com/esummit/Home.html
ISPD 2007
Dolce Lakeway Resort and Spa, Austin, TX
March 18-21, 2007
http://www.ispd.cc/
International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design
DoubleTree Hotel, San Jose, CA
March 26-28, 2007
http://www.isqed.org/
Embedded Systems Conference
April 1-5, 2007
McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, CA
http://www.embedded.com/esc/sv/
International Interconnect Technology Conference
June 4-6, 2007
Hyatt Regency, Burlingame, CA
http://www.his.com/~iitc/index.html
CSS 2006
July 2-4, 2007
Banff, Alberta, Canada
http://www.iasted.org/conferences/home-573.html
Semicon West
Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
July 16-20, 2007
wps2a.semi.org/wps/portal
Design Automation Conference
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
June 4-8, 2007
http://www.dac.com/43rd/index.html
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