Microchip Launches New PICDEM Lab Development Kit
Microchip Technology, a provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, has launched PICDEM Lab Development Kit, a comprehensive, entry-level development platform for all of Microchip’s 8-bit Flash PIC microcontrollers (MCUs) with 20 or fewer pins.
The PICDEM Lab Development Kit comes complete with a development board containing five popular 8-bit PIC MCUs; a bag of discrete components; a PICkit 2 Debugger/Programmer; and a CD containing a User’s Guide, labs and application examples. The kit provides everything needed to quickly and easily develop applications using Microchip’s 8-bit PIC MCUs, the company said.
Cisco Unveils New Data Center Architecture
Global networking major Cisco has unveiled new data center architecture, innovative services and an open ecosystem to help customers develop next generation data centers that unleash the full power of virtualization.
With today's announcement, Cisco is delivering on the promise of virtualization through Unified Computing - an architecture that bridges the silos in the data center into one unified architecture using industry standard technologies.
Sam's Club Launches Second Fair Trade Certified Wine
Sam's Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, has added Solombra Reserva, a second Fair Trade Certified(TM) wine in locations nationwide.
Solombra Reserva, produced and bottled by Argentina's La RioJana Cooperative, is now available exclusively at Sam's Club. Other varietals including a Cabernet Sauvignon are expected to follow.
Sun Microsystems to Launch SA's Largest Supercomputer
California-based Fortune 500 network computing infrastructure solutions provider Sun Microsystems has initiated the launch of South Africa's largest high performance computing solution at the Centre for High Performance Computing in Cape Town, with local partners Eclipse Networks and Breakpoint Solutions.
Dolby Launches New CP750 Digital Cinema Processor
California-based entertainment technologies developer Dolby Laboratories has launched Dolby CP750 Digital Cinema Processor, the latest generation cinema processor.
The company said that the CP750 is designed to work within the new digital cinema environment, integrating easily with preshow servers, alternative content, and digital cinema servers. CP750 will be available for orders during ShoWest starting March 30, 2009.
Honeywell Develops New Lead-Free Packaging Technology
New Jersey-based Fortune 500 diversified technology and manufacturing company Honeywell has developed Honeywell Pb-free Die Attach Solder, a new lead-free packaging technology.
Honeywell Pb-free Die Attach Solder is a lead-free thermal interface material that effectively manages the tremendous heat produced by semiconductor chips in order to improve chip reliability.
