Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced it has signed a global distribution agreement with Ramtron International Corporation.Ramtron is a leading developer and supplier of nonvolatile ferroelectric random access memory (F-RAM) and integrated semiconductor solutions. The distribution agreement will make Ramtron's entire line of F-RAM-enabled semiconductors available for purchase from www.digikey.com and Digi-Key's international websites."The adoption of F-RAM technology and products is growing quickly and Ramtron is a leading supplier in this product category," said Mark Zack, Digi-Key's vice president of semiconductors. "We look forward to working with Ramtron as a pioneer in the research and development of ferroelectric materials and their integration into a variety of semiconductor products."Pioneered by Ramtron, F-RAM offers unique features relative to other semiconductor technologies. It is a nonvolatile memory that does not lose its data content when power is removed or interrupted. F-RAM combines the nonvolatile benefits of PROM (programmable read-only memory) with the speed and ease-of-use of RAM (random access memory) into a single device. Ramtron offers a portfolio of hundreds of innovative F-RAM-based solutions including standard, ultra-low energy, and wireless memory products. Available and in stock from Digi-Key, Ramtron products offer unique benefits to a wide variety of industrial, consumer, automotive, and military/aerospace markets."Over the past several years, Digi-Key has embraced the online revolution – evolving to serve not only customers' evaluation and prototype component orders, but to serve worldwide customers' needs over the entire production life cycle," said Scott Emley, Ramtron's vice president of worldwide marketing. "By taking advantage of Digi-Key's comprehensive product launch, technical training, and online support infrastructure, Ramtron instantly extends its worldwide reach with its F-RAM-based semiconductor solutions."As the leading integrated Internet-based distributor of electronic components, information about and inventory of millions of products is accessible to customers around the globe, with all products shipped from Digi-Key's single, North American location. The company's integrated business model provides product and support information online to help put engineers and procurement professionals in control as they solve tough product development challenges.Mark Zack, Digi-Key's vice president of semiconductors

LSI Corporation announced an expansion of its long-term strategic relationship with ARM, a leader in microprocessor intellectual property (IP). The agreement will lead to new product solutions designed to address critical customer needs for accelerated performance as applications such as mobile video and cloud computing dramatically increase network traffic.LSI will gain access to:*The broad family of ARM processors, including the ARM Cortex-A15 processor with virtualization support and future ARM processors*ARM on-chip interconnect technology, including CoreLink cache coherent interconnect system IP, for use in multicore applications"Customers need high-performance, power-efficient solutions to help effectively manage the unprecedented growth in network traffic being driven by smartphones, tablets and cloud-based services, without impacting user experience," said Jeff Richardson, executive vice president and chief operating officer, LSI. "The integration of LSI's leadership in SoC solutions with ARM's strong ecosystem and leadership in power-efficient cores will lead to exciting new multicore-based solutions for our customers."Power efficiency is a vital design imperative for next-generation networking product designs. Multicore solutions based on the combination of ARM and LSI's extensive portfolio of IP will enable networking applications to satisfy the ever-increasing bandwidth demands in the most power-efficient manner."We are pleased to extend our long-standing relationship with LSI and help them develop next-generation, differentiated solutions based on ARM technology," said Mike Inglis, executive vice president, processor division, ARM. "The powerful combination of ARM advanced IP and LSI's leadership in SoC design will enable networking and storage OEMs to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient products to their customers."For more information on LSI and the company's products visit www.lsi.com

Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, recently announced the addition of 20 W, 40 W, and 60 W open frame medical power supplies from CUI, further expanding its high density, high efficiency VMS series product portfolio.The series is designed to be used in a wide variety of medical and dental applications, carrying UL/cUL and TUV 60601-1 safety certifications and EN55011 class B EMI compliance. Featuring no-load power draw of less than 0.5 W and efficiency up to 90 percent, the series is designed for applications seeking to reduce stand-by and overall power consumption.These high efficiency power supplies offer universal input (90-264 VAC) and are available in seven output voltage models ranging from 3.3 to 48 VDC. The series can operate from 0 degree to 50 degrees C at full load, derating linearly to 50 percent load at 70 degrees C. Features of the VMS series include over-voltage and short circuit protections.CUI's VMS series' new, compact 20 W, 40 W, and 60 W power supplies, along with the entire VMS portfolio, are available for purchase now on Digi-Key's global websites: www.digikey.com.

Gigabyte Technology has announced new AMD Radeon HD 7700 series graphics cards – GV-R777OC-1GD, GV-R777D5-1GD, and GV-R775OC-1GI – equipped with Gigabyte's latest in-house cooling solution and adapted with Gigabyte Ultra Durable 2 materials.The Gigabyte Radeon HD 7700 series is equipped with a 10cm large fan to provide operate silently with noise levels only reaching 21.7-28dBA at full load.Equipped with AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing (APP) technology, users can unleash the parallel processing power of GPU for physics, artificial intelligence, stream computing, ray tracing calculations, and tackle demanding tasks like video transcoding.The Radeon HD 7700 Series offers full support for Microsoft DirectX 11. Gamers are able to enjoy their favorite games in full stereo 3D with AMD HD3D technology, which supports Stereo 3D display, gaming, and Blu-ray.Gigabyte GV-R775OC-1GI graphics cardPhoto: Company

GlacialLight, a sub-division of the experienced technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc., is pleased to announce the addition of a 6-inch TRIAC-dimmable LED down light - GL-DL06D - to its Capella Series.The Capella Series has proven to be a high-quality, energy conscience solution for indoor commercial and residential down lights. Now with the introduction of the GL-DL06D, GlacialLight's down lights can now be used in TRIAC dimmable light applications.The GL-DL06D offers two optional models: a low voltage model and a high voltage model respectively supporting 90‐132V and 180‐264V. The GL-DL06D is also compatible with a multitude of TRIAC dimmers commonly available in the markets.This Capella Series 6-inch LED dimmable down light consumes only 12W - much less energy than traditional down lights. With no perceptible flickering, GlacialLight's Capella Series GL-DL06D dimmable LED down light shines easy-on-the-eyes light for a minimum of 30,000 hours. If used for eight hours a day the GL-DL06D would produce evenly distributed light for over a decade without a need for replacement.Both the bulb and the fixture, the GL-DL06D LED down light is a trouble-free replacement for outdated traditional lighting. The slim, compact, and fashionable design allows for a perfect flush fit when installing.GlacialLight's Capella Series dimmable LED down lights contain no hazardous chemical such as mercury, and do not emit harmful UV or IR rays, making them more eco-friendly than traditional lighting fixtures. Capella Series Dimmable LED Down light Product Features- For indoor use only- All-in-one bulb and fixture- Adjustable dimming ability- Slim, compact, and fashionable design- Low power consumption- No UV or IR radiationProduct photos and detailed specs for GLDL06D are available at:http://www.glaciallight.com/products/DL06.htmThe Capella Series has proven to be a high‐quality, energy conscience solution for indoor commercial and residential down lights

The Taiwan Digital Signage Special Interest Group (DS SIG) sponsored a plugfest for the Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) in January, with participation from Advantech, Avalue, Axiomtek, eJump, NEC, Nexcom, Philips, QNAP, TPV Technology Group, TVS and Winmate. The event provided an opportunity for these product manufacturers to verify compliance to the OPS specification and interoperability with many other OPS-based products in the marketplace.The OPS was developed by Intel with key digital signage partners to simplify the device installation, usage, maintenance and upgrade of digital signage infrastructure. This open standard comprises electrical, mechanical and thermal specifications for media player boards and display boards connected together via an 80-pin JAE connector that supports commonly used interfaces such as DisplayPort and USB, among others."The Open Pluggable Specification was created to address fragmentation in the digital signage market and simplify device installation, use, maintenance and upgrades," said Nick Jane, convener of DS SIG. "With the specification, digital signage manufacturers will be able to deploy interchangeable systems faster and in higher volumes, while lowering costs for development and implementation."According to the DS SIG, the recent plugfest represents a milestone for the digital signage industry, paving the way for improved interoperability between OPS modules and OPS displays. Moving forward, OPS will provide users of digital signage many benefits, such as reduced operational expenditures through simplified installation, seamless upgradeability, improved reliability and increased serviceability.

Representing a major breakthrough in the convergence of TV, gaming, streaming video, popular web apps and social media, Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL), a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, announced that the new Foresight Platform, powered by the Marvell ARMADA™ 1500 HD Media System-on-a-Chip (SoC), has been designed into the next generation of Google TVs debuting at CES 2012. Using Marvell's award-winning Qdeo™ video processing technology, the ARMADA-based Foresight Platform is designed to deliver superior 3D video, impressively rich audio, striking 3D graphics and TV-friendly Web content."Marvell and Google have teamed up to change home entertainment forever - transforming the TV into the command center for our connected lifestyle. Marvell and Google are fundamentally changing the relationship between the producers and consumers of content - from Hollywood to Madison Avenue to publishing and major news networks - creating a dynamic, two-way experience featuring real-time global news, social network, entertainment and information," said Weili Dai, Co-founder of Marvell. "I believe this is a major breakthrough movement and it's just the beginning of our bigger vision. The same forces that are revolutionizing today's television experience will transform numerous vertical applications for small businesses and large enterprises, enhancing the way we all work, connect with each other and collaborate globally.""The Google and Marvell teams have been working closely together to bring our combined software and chipset technologies to market to grow the Google TV ecosystem of manufacturers and devices. Marvell-powered Google TV solutions will enable powerful products to be brought to market at attractive prices," said Mario Queiroz, VP, Product Management Google TV.For consumers, today's digital home offers an endless choice of devices and content. For OEMs and service providers, it's an all-out sprint to create offerings that perform noticeably better than competitors and at mass-market prices. The Connected TV Marketing Association (CTVMA) estimates 123 million connected TVs will be sold worldwide in 2014. Those consumers will expect access to the services they love - Netflix, Pandora, YouTube, Picasa and many more - in a lightning-fast, crystal-clear and resource-friendly package.Powerful, energy-efficient, ultra-scalable and immensely affordable, the ARMADA 1500 contains Marvell's highest-performing ARM v6/7-compatible PJ4B SMP super-scalar dual-core CPU. The chip is designed to enable PC-like processing power to support Web browsing with support for Flash™ and other key technologies - with the aid of more than 6000 Dhrystone MIPS of computing horsepower, FPU v3.0, 512KB of L2 cache and WMMX2. The Foresight Platform is energy efficient and has advanced cell-phone like power management.The ARMADA 1500 also contains Marvell's award-winning Qdeo video processing for state-of-the-art HD and 3D video, including scaling, noise reduction, de-interlacing, low bit-rate internet video enhancement and FRC and color/contrast enhancement. The chip offers VMeta™, a multi-format video decoder/encoder/transcoder that can decode up to two simultaneous 1080p streams as well as a host of other video formats and containers. These features make the Foresight Platform ideal for Google TV, which requires tremendous processing power for its numerous applications at a cost effective price point. Product information: http://www.marvell.com/digital-entertainment/armada-1500/

Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL), a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, announced two smart energy management platforms for smart appliance and LED lighting applications, which give consumers the ability to conveniently manage their smart appliances and lighting solutions from anywhere in the world, minimizing wasteful energy consumption and furthering the seamlessly connected lifestyle.Both the Smart Energy and Smart LED Lighting Platforms are designed to provide highly cost-effective, fully-integrated, end-to-end silicon and software solutions that enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to develop feature-rich smart appliances and smart LED lighting solutions. The Smart Energy Platform provides rich Wi-Fi connectivity enabling smart appliances to seamlessly integrate into consumers' home networks and devices, such as smart phones and tablets, as well as the broader Internet and cloud-based services. The Smart LED Lighting Platform is built around innovative LED driver ICs, along with low-power ZigBee networking, to provide a complete, wirelessly networked lighting control solution. A Wi-Fi/ZigBee gateway connects the lighting control networks to the premises networks, allowing control via smart phones and tablets. Both platforms are complemented by the Marvell® Kinoma® platform allowing rich user-interfaces (UIs) and new applications."As consumers increasingly expect their devices and interfaces to be continuously connected to the content and data they want - at anytime, from anywhere - Marvell is very proud to provide the technologies that enable a seamless Connected Lifestyle across a wide array of platforms and devices," said Kishore Manghnani, vice president of marketing for Green Energy Products at Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. "Currently, appliances and lighting systems do not have high-performance host processors to support connectivity and smart applications. In addition, these appliances and devices are also not mobile - they are in fixed locations and appliances are often surrounded by thick encasings - creating various radio frequency (RF) challenges. Marvell's new Smart Energy and LED Lighting Platforms address each of these areas by providing fully integrated, end-to-end solutions in small form factors that can be easily and affordably integrated into appliances and lighting products for the next-generation of energy-efficient smart homes and offices.""Lighting and appliances are the next frontier for connected consumer electronics and smart energy homes and businesses. These new connected devices have strong value proposition in the home and business connectivity market while maintaining an affordable price point for consumers, which is the key to its widespread adoption and implementation," said Marijana Vukicevic, senior principal analyst at IHS iSuppli. "OEMs must keep both the manufacturing and installation costs low in order to succeed in the market. Integrated silicon solutions are critical to providing efficient connectivity at the needed price point."

AMD has launched the AMD FirePro V3900, which enables excellent workstation experiences at an entry-level price point. By leveraging AMD's latest graphics features, including AMD Eyefinity technology, the AMD FirePro V3900 provides up to 95% better application performance than the competition. The AMD FirePro V3900 will be available in select workstation systems and will be sold for US$119 at select online resellers.Engineered for professionals looking for optimized graphics performance at entry-level pricing, the AMD FirePro V3900's 1GB of DDR3 RAM drives memory bandwidth of almost 29 GB/s, maximizing GPU performance for the highest level of user experience. And through AMD's productive relationship with workstation solution providers, graphics professionals will have access to the AMD FirePro V3900 in a range of industry-leading systems from Hewlett-Packard (HP) and others.The AMD FirePro V3900 has received certification for a variety of applications including AutoCAD, UGS NX, PTC Creo, SolidWorks and Autodesk 3Ds Max.AMD FirePro V3900 graphics cardPhoto: Company

Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and Marktech Optoelectronics today announced the two companies have signed a global distribution agreement.Marktech Optoelectronics is an industry leader in LED technology, products and solutions. Marktech has been involved in many high-end, high-profile projects and serves several markets including Aerospace and Defense, Medical Technology, Industrial Manufacturing and Robotics, and Sign and Signal."Marktech's status as a leader in the application of LED and Photo Sensing component solutions will provide Digi-Key and its customers with a competitive edge in the market," said Mark Zack, Digi-Key's vice president of semiconductor product. "We look forward to developing a successful business partnership with the Marktech team.""Marktech is excited to work closely with Digi-Key as our strategic partner," stated William Moore, executive vice president of Marktech Optoelectronics. "Digi-Key's unparalleled level of service along with Marktech's 26 years of providing optoelectronic solutions will allow engineers to quickly achieve their design goals."Marktech products are available for purchase now on Digi-Key's global websites (www.digikey.com).