Industry News (2012/01/17)

Cypress Semiconductor Introduced the Gen4 Family

Published:2012/1/17 1:33:00 Author:Phyllis

Cypress Semiconductor Corp. introduced a new Gen4 TrueTouch® controller targeted at the rapidly growing tablet and ultrabook market. The new CY8CTMA1036 device has 65 sense-I/Os, enabling it to deliver flawless touchscreen performance for screens up to 12 inches. Like the smaller-screen Gen4 devices, it offers industry-bes...   (View)

View full text | Comments | Reading(614)

Kinetis K70 Microcontroller from Freescale Optimizes Human-Machine-Interface Applications

Published:2012/1/17 0:42:00 Author:Amy

Freescale introduced the Cortex-M4-based Kinetis K70 microcontroller targeting applications that demand a graphics-LCD user interface, advanced connectivity, and security. The PEG (portable embedded graphical user interface) supports the family, offering a comprehensive visual-layout and -design tool that speed up design by allowi...   (View)

View full text | Comments | Reading(598)

Sales of DRAM and Flash Memory in 2012

Published:2012/1/17 0:24:00 Author:Phyllis

According to market research firm IC Insights Inc., sales of DRAM will eclipse for the first time in 2012. Flash memory revenue will hit $32.8 billion in 2012, up 11 percent from 2011. Meanwhile, the DRAM sales will slide to $30.3 billion, down 3 percent from 2011 due to softening average selling prices. Capital spending for DRA...   (View)

View full text | Comments | Reading(720)