Industry News (2012/05/09)

Synopsys Acquire RSoft to Extend its Business Scale

Published:2012/5/9 22:21:00 Author:Li xiao na

The EDA and IP vendor Synopsys Inc has acquired the photonic design company RSoft. Established in 1990, RSoft markets a component design suite, a system simulation tool, and a network modeling tool. RSoft’s software can be applied in many areas, such as telecommunication, semiconductor and optical areas. The combination of Synopsy...   (View)

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The researchers at Fraunhofer develop microprojector for smartphones

Published:2012/5/9 20:50:00 Author:Ecco

The German research institution Fraunhofer IOF’s researchers have developed hundreds of microprojectors which can be used to project images from smartphones and similar small devices. Even on curved screens, the design of slim LED projection systems also can offer bright images. The special thing about the LED projector: the enti...   (View)

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Samsung and Qualcomm build Alliance Wireless Power

Published:2012/5/9 20:38:00 Author:Ecco

Mobile technology companies Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Qualcomm Inc. have got an agreement named Alliance Wireless Power (A4WP). The alliance is built to improve global standardization of wireless power transfer for the charging of consumer electronic equipment. According to Qualcomm’s report, the A4WP will focus on a new wireless power transfer technology which provides spatial freedom for charging ...   (View)

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IEEE Tries to Develop a System to Measure Cameraphone Image-quality

Published:2012/5/9 0:10:00 Author:Li xiao na

A test suite which can help customers assess the picture quality of cellphone cameras will be released by IEEE. The suite will consist of a variety of metrics, probably simplified to a single score. The IEEE P1858 was officially re-launched in March. The P1858 has acquired the project and related asset from 13A which is the precursor of P1858. IEEE tries to provide the customers with a more accurate and...   (View)

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