BARCELONA
- Broadcom Corporation has announced a new HEDGE reference design platform for
developing next-generation for mass consumer smartphones. The reference design
is reportedly based on the company’s 65 nanometer single-chip dual-core HSDPA +
EDGE multimedia baseband processor, and integrates several communications functions
in a single platform.
According
to company information, the new HEDGE reference design platform combines an
HSDPA baseband modem that incorporates audio and multimedia processors with a
Category 8 HSDPA 7.2 Mbps modem, joining them on a single monolithic chip. The platform provides support for the three
mobile operating systems. Features include the company's Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS
and FM radio technology, along with digital image processing that features
support for an up to 3.2 megapixel camera. With this integration, the new
reference design platform is said to require less board space with lower cost
and power usage.
Bringing
our various technologies together on a single reference design platform is a
strong achievement, made possible by the breadth of our product portfolio and
the strength of our engineering capabilities." says Michael Civiello,
Senior Director of Marketing.
CARLSBAD, CA - Asymtek announced that Michel van de Vijver
has been promoted to general manager Asymtek, Europe. Van de Vijver
joined the company in 2000 as European sales and marketing manager.
Van de Vijver will be responsible for European operations including
applications engineering, sales, service, and support for dispensing
and conformal coating products. He will also oversee the region’s
distributor network, and work with regional sales managers and
technical support departments.
“Asymtek has been the leader in dispensing technology and innovation
throughout Europe,” said van de Vijver. “I look forward to working
together with our customers to help them achieve their dispensing
goals.”
Van de Vijver brings extensive international technical sales and
marketing experience to the GM position. Prior to joining Asymtek, he
was the sales manager for VCST Industrial Products. Van de Vijver
received his degree in engineering from TH Groep T in Leuven, Belgium.
YAYNE, ISRAEL – Valor Computerized Systems has been selected by Thales Nederland to provide its process engineering software for CAD-to-Machine transfer.
Valor’s software will be used in the process automation and machine program optimization tools for mixed SMT production lines.
“Our solutions for accelerating and improving quality of electronics manufacturing are suitable for all types of companies – even those who need to meet the strictest demands like Thales Nederland,” said Stephan Häfele, president of Valor Europe.
HORSHAM, PA – Aegis Software Corp.
announces the opening of a new global headquarters in Horsham, PA. The
company reports that the new offices will meet growing workforce
demands and provide a training environment for the company’s customer
base.
According to reports, the new headquarters will house an interactive
training center to give customers a hands-on approach, using a
conveyorized production line, test and quality cell, and a hand
assembly line. Trainee stations are equipped to simulate a real
production environment.
The new facility also reportedly includes a large meeting center with
advanced video conferencing, and customers are provided a video system
for use in their own factories as part of the company's customer
service.
“In addition to supplying us with a more modern and spacious workspace,
the new headquarters helps us show our customers how to leverage our
solutions fully in their manufacturing environment” says Aegis CEO
Jason Spera.
