Entries summary:

• Vision Systems, Machine Vision Systems
• Relay Saves, State Relay Saves
• Implementation Software, Ic Implementation Software
• Verification, Aspect Oriented

Frost & Sullivan bring analysis  Advances in Machine Vision Systems, finds that machine vision systems are becoming critical to the emerging requirements of industrial automation and robotics. These systems add a new dimension to statistical quality control principles and process control systems. In addition, advancements in semiconductors and reductions in computing costs have provided an impetus to the deployment of machine vision systems. Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Consulting Company, partners with clients to accelerate their growth...

STMicroelectronics today launched a new quad high-side intelligent power switch (IPS) – the VNI4140K – which is produced using the latest generation of ST's VIPower(TM) technology to achieve a 50 percent saving in Rds(on) compared to earlier devices with the same die size. About STMicroelectronics STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange...

eSilicon Corporation, a pioneering semiconductor Value Chain Producer (VCP), announced it has adopted IC implementation software from Magma Design Automation for its production-ready 65-nm design methodology. A key aspect of the eSilicon 65-nm design flow is built-in support for design for manufacturability (DFM). "As a leading provider of design software, Magma continues to enhance its capabilities with each new process node, enabling users to easily migrate to the next generation of manufacturing technologies," said Prasad Subramaniam, vice president of Design Technology for eSilicon. "By integrating Magma's low-power design capabilities and model-based DFM tools into the production-ready eSilicon 65-nm design flow, we are able to optimize a leading foundry's 65-nm technologies and offer our customers a robust methodology for their designs...

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced that fundamental new technologies have been integrated into the Cadence Incisive Enterprise verification family that enable engineering teams to address increasingly complex chip design for products such as multi-mode cell phones, gaming consoles and HD-DVD players. About Cadence (www.cadence.com) Cadence, the leader in global electronic-design innovation, enables global electronic-design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software and hardware, methodologies, and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. Cadence reported 2006 revenues of approximately $1.5 billion, and has approximately 5,300 employees. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers, and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry...