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Allwinner Accused of Breaking Linux License Rules
Allwinner, a fabless chip company that has enjoyed success selling ARM-based processor SoCs for tablet computers, has been accused of breaking the licensing conditions that apply to the use of the Linux operating system.
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Avnet Signs Distribution Deal With MiTAC Computing
Distributor to carry MiTAC's cloud database and computing equipment.
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DRAM Capacity Expected to Rise in 2016
DRAM capacity is expected to fall again in 2015, but increase next year to end a six-year decline in DRAM wafer production capacity.
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Cadence Rolls IP Processors
New Tensilica Xtensa processors said to provide up to 75 percent better local memory area and power efficiency while consuming 25 percent less power consumption.
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Execs Depart AMD
Three high-ranking executives--including the GM of computing and graphics business group--resign as AMD realigns organization following CEO appointment.
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Globalfoundries Teams with Linear for IoT, Wearables
Foundry and chipmaker create analog reference design targeted at meeting the tuning needs for emerging sensors and MEMS that enable the Internet of Things and wearables.
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SSD Vendors Jump on the PCI Express SSD Train
Kingston and Plextor introduce solid state drives (SSDs) that support PCI express in order to deliver fast data transfer speeds on PCs.
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Intel Shipping Streaming TV Stick
The Compute Stick is a small form factor Windows PC with an HDMI connector that will plug into the back of smart televisions and will directly compete with Google’s Chromecast and Amazon’s Fire TV Stick.
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MediaTek Rolls SoCs for Android Wearables, TVs
Taiwanese chip maker announced at CES that its system-on-chips have been integrated into future generations of Android wearable devices and Android televisions.
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Microsemi Adds Hardware Security to FPGAs
Defense and communications chip vendor has said it has added hardware security features to two of its product ranges to provide fundamental root of trust for machines, something vital to the Internet of Things
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Telechips Partners With Sansa for Security
Agreement will enable digital rights management for Telechips’ Hexa-core based TCC896x chipset for integration into the company’s Smart Stick that will accompany set-top boxes.
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Avnet Consolidates Japanese Units
Distributor merges Japanese units into single business in an effort to better service electronics OEMs and electronics manufacturing services providers and to improve productivity.
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CES: Intel Shows Curie 'Button' for Wearables
At CES Intel's CEO showed off a Quark-based button-sized wireless sensor module that includes pattern matching. He also announces $300 million initiative to hire and retain women and those from other under-represented groups.
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Molex Acquires Canadian Wireless Components Firm
Montreal-based SDP Telecom designs and builds complex surface mount passive microwave structures, and sophisticated sub-assemblies.
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ON Semi Unveils 13-Megapixel Smartphone Image Sensor
The image sensor is based on 1.1 micron pixel technology and supports both 4k ultra-high definition and full HD and is already being designed into next-generation smartphones.
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Chip Sales Grew 9.1% in November
Global semiconductor sales reached $29.7 billion in November of last year up 9.1 percent from the previous year but down compared to October of 2014 0.1 percent.
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Explosive Growth Set for Quantum Dot LCD TVs
Quantum dot technology is likely to be a game changer for LCD TVs while curved screens are predicted to be a fad that will go into decline after 2017, according to DisplaySearch.
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Quantum Dot Production Capacity Raised to Meet 4K LCD Demand
Materials developer is putting in automated continuous-flow manufacturing capacity for an annual supply of 2 metric tons of quantum dots for use in liquid crystal displays.
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SiBEAM Aims to Replace all Connectors in Wireless Devices
Snap technology designed to replace USB, HDMI or DisplayPort connectors in mobile devices while providing a more rugged design to help prevent damage from water or drops.
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Intel Invests $25 Million in Smart Glasses Vendor
Vuzix develops wearables for next generation optics and displays but also have the capability to fit into fashion-based wearable glasses in which Intel will take a 30 percent ownership stake in.
