Nu Horizons Electronics Portal Europe - May 2009

In This Issue: Logic

Microcontrollers

Microprocessors

PCI Express

Power & Battery Management

Power Supplies

UK Edition May 2009

ISE Design Suite 11 – Complex Design Made Logical Logic

Domain-specific Methodology for Targeted Design Platforms The ISE® Design Suite 11 is truly a next-generation advance in Xilinx FPGA design environments, offering unprecedented benefits in three distinct but interrelated categories; productivity, time to design completion, and quality of results. In addition, the ISE Design Suite provides a tighter connection between embedded and DSP flows to enable integration of designs that contain embedded, DSP, IP, and user blocks in one system. To better serve users familiar with differing design environments, the new ISE Design Suite 11 provides specific accommodations for designers ranging from the push-button user to the ASIC designer. Instead of addressing the problem in terms of individual fixed tools, the ISE Design Suite targets the required or preferred methodology for each user to better address their specific needs with the appropriate design flow. At this level, the design language may change from HDL (VHDL/Verilog) to C, C++, Matlab® software from The Mathworks, or other higher level languages which are more widely used by these designers. Likewise, design abstraction moves up from the block or component level to the system level. The result is a methodology and complete design flow tailored to each user profile that provides complete design creation, design implementation, and design verification. ISE Design Suite 11 will be offered in four different configurations aligned to your preferred methodology—logic, embedded, DSP or system design.

ISE WebPACK (Device Limited)

Logic Edition

Embedded Edition

DSP Edition

System Edition

ISE Foundation with ISE Simulator (ISim)

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PlanAhead™ Design and Analysis Tool

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ChipScope Pro and the ChipScope Pro Serial I/O Toolkit

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Embedded Developers Kit* (EDK)

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Software Developers Kit* (SDK)

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Xilinx DSP Bundle* including System Generator for DSP and the AccelDSP Syntheis Tool

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Node locked license

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$2,995

$3,395

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Floating license

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* available as stand alone product

Benefits

Web Information

 Achieve Greater Designer Productivity

 Logic Edition - www.xilinx.com/ise-logic

 Focus on Design Differentiation

 Embedded Edition - www.xilinx.com/ise-embedded

 Shrink Time to Production

 DSP Edition - www.xilinx.com/ise-dsp

 Attain Breakthrough Performance, Power and Cost Benefits

 System Edition - www.xilinx.com/ise-system

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Microcontrollers

AVR XMEGA 8/16-bit High Performance Low Power Flash Microcontrollers Atmel® introduces the XMEGA™ – a brand new AVR® microcontroller. With the same acclaimed characteristics as the established AVR devices, the XMEGA operates from just 1.6 volt with up to 32 MIPS at 32 MHz. Time critical real-time and interrupt driven applications become safer, more responsive, and predictable with XMEGA. AVR XMEGA features a CPU independent Event System, DMA controller, and Multilevel Interrupt Controller. With multiple time bases, extreme communication bandwidth and special features like Cryptography support, XMEGA is number one for demanding 8- and 16-bit embedded applications. At the same time XMEGA’s 2nd generation picoPower™ technology with only 100 nA sleep current is the best choice for battery operated and energy critical applications. AVR XMEGA microcontrollers are the perfect solution for a wide range of applications.

Features      

Applications

Innovative Event System for fast, CPU independent inter-peripheral communication 4-channel DMA Controller boosts MCU performance 100% predictable timing High-speed 12-bit ADC (2Msps) and DAC (1Msps) Fast AES and DES crypto engine 2nd generation of picoPower technology

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Industrial control Climate control Hand-held battery Factory automation ZigBee® Power tools Sensors Motor control

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HVAC Wireless encryption Networking Metering Optical transceivers Medical applications Alarm systems White goods

Benefits  Event System - Like a reflex in the human body, the innovative XMEGA Event System enables inter-peripheral communication without CPU or DMA usage. This ensures 100% predictable and short response time. Up to 8 simultaneous events or interrupt conditions in the peripherals can automatically start actions in other peripherals.  Real 12-bit ADC and DAC - For high analog accuracy the XMEGA features high-speed 12-bit analog peripherals. Capable of up to 2 Msps, XMEGA’s ADCs deliver the fastest sample rate and most accurate result compared to conventional MCUs. Since XMEGA also features two 12bit digital-to-analog converters (DAC) with up to 1 Msps and four advanced analog comparators, XMEGA microcontrollers have leading analog integration.  DMA Controller - A 4-channel DMA Controller enables fast, CPU independent data transfer that significantly boosts performance. The DMA Controller in XMEGA handles transfers between all combinations of data memories and peripherals. The AVR CPU register file and multiple bus layers ensures that the data bus is always accessible for the XMEGA DMA Controller.  Programmable Multilevel Interrupt Controller - All peripherals have software selectable interrupt levels and different interrupt vectors. Important interrupts are executed immediately and tasks are prioritized with minimum latency.  Second Generation picoPower - Atmel’s picoPower technology have proven to be the industry leader in low power designs. With the 2nd generation picoPower technology, XMEGA MCUs run a Real-Time Counter, Watchdog Timer and Brown-out Detector with only 2 ìA current consumption. The XMEGA also incorporates true 1.6 volt operation and elements like dynamic clock switching, and frequency scaling for optimal power management.

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User interfaces are the critical factor in making electronic products appealing to consumers. Atmel’s latest innovations in Touch Technology help you produce very desirable products that stand out from the crowd. In addition to its robustness and reliability in realworld environments, Atmel’s patented charge-transfer touch sense technology offers exceptional design flexibility that enables design engineers to develop lower cost products with outstanding consumer appeal.

Features

Benefits

Qtouch

 Signal processing algorithms that eliminate false triggering due to momentary unintentional touch, proximity or electrical disturbances.

 For 1 to 10 buttons  Simple key shapes  Easy to wire QMatrix  Up to 64 keys  Water resistant  High temperature QSlide / QWheel

 The ability to create keys of different shapes and sizes to suit the design of individual products and make them easier to use  A choice of ‘touch’ or ‘proximity’ operation. Proximity operation enables devices to magically ‘wake-up when a hand approaches  Inherent techniques that minimize power and energy consumption to extend battery life between re-charges in portable devices

 3 channels

 Automatic drift compensation to account for slow changes due to aging or fast changes due to the environment. No need for user re-calibration and no need to calibrate on the production line

Touch Library

 Simple, elegant implementation that needs few other electronic components

 Linear touch  Rotary touch

 Free software library  Available as library files. Source code is not available

 Adds touch capabilities to AVR devices  Uses PORTB and PORTD for up to 8 touch channels  Any combination of buttons, wheels and sliders possible

 Adjacent Key Suppression (AKS™) that eliminates false triggering of nearby keys when touch keys are close together  Low cost — often less than the cost of the mechanical devices that Atmel’s touch controllers replace

 Precompiled linkable libraries for selected AVR devices

Applications

 ATmega88, ATmega88PA, ATmega168P, ATmega328P, ATtiny88

 Industrial Controls  Handheld controls  Medical  Thermostat  Control Panels  White Goods  ANY DEVICE that has a mechanical switch

 More devices to be supported in near future  First update scheduled for march 2009  Updates can be downloaded from Touch Library website

Limited Time Offer (while supplies last) We are pleased to offer a 50% discount on the Atmel Touch Technology products. There are many to choose from. Visit us at www.nuhorizons.com/touch to purchase yours online. Use discount code: ATMDTS409

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Microcontrollers

Atmel Touch Technology – Ditch the Switch Get in touch with your senses

Microprocessor

Xilinx 32-bit

Soft Processor

The Industry’s Most Flexible Embedded Processing Solution Xilinx unleashes the potential of embedded FPGA designs with the award winning MicroBlaze™ soft processor solution. The MicroBlaze core is a 32-bit RISC Harvard architecture soft processor core with 32 general purpose registers, ALU, and a rich instruction set optimized for embedded applications. It supports both on-chip block RAM and/or external memory. With the MicroBlaze soft processor solution, you have complete flexibility to select any combination of peripherals, memory and interface features that you need to give you the best system performance at the lowest cost on a single FPGA. For development, Xilinx offers the Embedded Development Kit (EDK), which is the common design environment for both MicroBlaze and PowerPC-based embedded systems. The EDK is a set of microprocessor design tools and common software platforms, such as device drivers and protocol stacks. The EDK includes the Platform Studio tool suite, the MicroBlaze core, and a library of peripheral IP cores.

MicroBlaze Hardware Options and Configurable Blocks Hardware Functions  Hardware Barrel Shifter  Hardware Divider  Machine Status Set and Clear Instructions  Hardware Exception Support  Processor Version Register  Floating-Point Unit (FPU)  MMU/MPU  Hardware Multiplier  Hardware Debug Logic Cache Options  Configurable size 2 KB - 64 KB  Configurable micro-cache size 64B –1024B  4 or 8 word cache lines Bus Infrastructure  PLB v4.6 for main processor interface  Local Memory Bus (LMB) for fast local access memory  Fast Simplex Link (FSL) for interfacing to co-processors

Device Family

Max Clock Frequency

Max Dhrystone 2.1 Performance

Virtex-5

235 MHz

280 DMIPS

Spartan 3A-DSP

105 MHz

125 DMIPS

Note: Processor performance and size will vary with configuration options.

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PCI Express

GN4124 4-Lane PCI Express®-to-Local Bus Bridge Complete Solution for Developing a PCI Express Endpoint Application The GN4124 is a four lane PCI Express-to-local bus endpoint bridge that is designed to work as a companion for FPGA devices to provide a complete bridging solution for general applications. In addition to a 4-lane PCI Express compliant PHY interface, the GN4124 also contains the link and transaction layers, and an applications interface that is ideally suited to FPGA interfacing using a small number of pins.

FPGA

User Application

Since the PCI Express transaction/link IP is hard-wired into the GN4124, there is no need to license PCIe IP. The level of integration and very low power operation of the GN4124 make it an ideal alternative to using a PIPE PHY, where IP licensing and the cost of FPGA resources and power consumption are unattractive by comparison. Using the GN4124 allows FPGA resources to be spent on what differentiates the product rather than on implementing the PCI Express protocol.

GN4124

Gennum Local Bus IP

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PCIe Controller

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TL/LL PHY

4 Lanes (10Gb/s)

FPGA Config GPIO Loader Space

www.Gennum.com/PCIe

Live on Power-up Since the GN4124 contains a complete type 0 PCI configuration space, it is live on power-up so that a plug-and-play BIOS can auto-detect it and enumerate it without an attached FPGA having to be configured. FPGA On-the-Fly Configuration Loader An FPGA configuration bitstream may be downloaded from the host system over PCIe to the attached FPGA using the on-chip FPGA Configuration Loader (FCL). This eliminates the expense of a dedicated FPGA ROM and makes on-the-fly reconfiguration and firmware upgrades simple. Any application requiring dynamic reconfiguration or firmware upgrades over PCIe can benefit from the use of the GN4124 as a companion device regardless of the size or type of FPGA device used. Local Bus Interface The local bus interface uses dual data rate SSTL I/O to accomplish very high data rates using the fewest possible pins. A single data rate clock is used for SSTL control signals and separate dual data rate source synchronous clocking is used for the DDR SSTL data. The SDR control signals operate at up to 200MHz and the DDR I/O operate at up to 400MT/s across 16 bits using a 200MHz DDR clock. This provides 800MB/s in each direction. Cost Free IP Gennum provides a complete solution around the GN4124 to accelerate your design cycle. This includes full documentation, an evaluation board with schematics, FPGA local bus interface IP, example FPGA application code, driver software, and example application software – all provided in source format. All source code is provided cost/royalty free for use with the GN4124. Single Lane Version Available For applications that don’t require the full performance of the GN4124, the GN4121 is a lower cost single lane version. It features the same local bus interface only operating at lower frequency. It is also software and footprint compatible with the GN4124, allowing a single design to be leveraged into multiple end products.

Features

Benefits

 PCI Express interface  4-lane PCI Express interface (GN4121 is single lane)  Complies with PCI Express Base Specification 1.1  PCI SIG compliance tested  On-chip PHY, transaction, and link layer eliminates the cost of IP licensing  Local bus interface  Supports full-duplex local bus data transfer  Uses SSTL dual data rate I/O for high-speed data transfer using minimum pins  FPGA source code provided for master/target read/write buses for easy user logic attachment  Local bus may be operated asynchronously to the PCIe clock rate for power optimization  “Live” on power up  On-chip type 0 PCI configuration space enables auto detection without FPGA activity  On-chip extended configuration space supports power management, serial number, MSI, and PCIe capability registers  FPGA bitstream loader  Allows easy configuration of the attached FPGA through PCIe  Provides on-the-fly FPGA reconfiguration capability  I2C master/target  INTx and MSI Interrupt controller  256 pin 17mm x 17mm BGA (Green)

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All PCIe details are implemented on-chip - no need to be a PCIe expert GN4124 integrates all the PCI Express core logic rather than occupying valuable FPGA resources A proven device that has met PCI SIG compliance, thus lowering risk Faster time to market: no IP to investigate and license Live at power-up to ensure that the device will be properly detected during plug-and-play Bios enumeration Full duplex data movement enables higher, more reliable data throughput

Applications      

High-speed data acquisition High definition video capture/playout Configurable computing Machine vision Networking and communications Migration to PCI Express

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PCI Express

PCI Express 2.0 ReDriver™ Signal Conditioners PI2EQX5804, PI2EQX5864 Get System Stability through Signal Integrity

Pericom’s ReDriver signal-integrity technology provides both receiver-channel signal equalization and transmit-channel signal conditioning, eliminating noise and restoring signal quality. This allows PCIe 2.0 implementation across longer lengths of a cost-effective cable, multiple connectors and PCB trace for maximum signal integrity and system performance. Designed using Pericom’s proprietary high-speed differential signal equalizer technology, the PI2EQX5804 delivers signal integrity over 30 inches of FR4 trace lengths. Combining the programmable equalization techniques at the end of a trace (Rx) to compensate for signal attenuation and the de-emphasis technique to pre-compensate transmission on outputs allows a signal to traverse through a longer medium, beyond the standard PCIe limits. PI2EQX5804 features eight CML-differential inputs and output pairs and can “re-drive” four complete PCIe lanes. The PI2EQX5864 is a 4-lane (8 differential channels) subset of the PI2EQX5804 that features smaller packaging, and is a low-cost 5.0Gbps solution. The primary functional difference between these two devices is in configuration: the PI2EQX5864 can only be configured via the I2C interface. Industry Specifications Compliance Pericom’s PI2EQX5804 is the first signal conditioner to receive PCI-SIG® PCIe® 2.0 Certification for Signal Integrity

Features

Benefits

 PCIe 2.0 differential signal conditioners at 5.0Gbps  Programmable receiver equalization  Programmable transmitter de-emphasis & amplitude  Pin-strapped or I2C configuration options  100-Ohm Differential CML I/O’s  Automatic Receiver Detection and control  Loop-back and mux/demux modes  Requires no reference clock  Low power (100mW per channel)  Very low-power stand-by mode  Signal detect & Electrical Idle support per channel  Vcc Operating Range: 1.2V±0.1V  Supports 30 inches of FR4 trace  Packages Offered: Pb-free & Green  100-ball LBGA – 5804  56-contact TQFN – 5864

PI2EQX5804  4-lane (8 differential channels)  Specifically designed to drive 5.0Gb/s PCIe 2.0 signals  Proprietary high-speed differential signal equalizer technology  Delivers signal integrity over 30 inches of FR4 trace lengths  8 CML-differential inputs and output pairs.  This device can re-drive four complete PCIe lanes PI2EQX5864  A subset of the 5804 features smaller packaging  Configuration can only be made via the I2C interface  Low cost, space saving solution for PCIe 2.0 Pericom also offers signal conditioners for SATA/SAS, XAUI, DisplayPort and HDMI/DVI

Applications  Pericom’s ReDriver ensures system stability by restoring high-quality signal integrity over longer distances at high speeds.  Servers (data and telecom)  Storage servers  Test equipment  Desktop PCs with dual-graphics  PCIe cables

Visit www.pericom.com/redriver for a video product demonstration

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From High Voltage to 0.5, 1 or 2 Amps of Brightness in a Single Design

The XRP7603, XRP7604 and SP7600 are a series of non-synchronous voltage mode PWM step down converters optimized to drive a string of high power LEDs at respectively up to 500mA, 1A and 2A of continuous current. A wide 4.5V to 29V input voltage range allows for single supply operations from industry standard 5, 12 or 24V power rails. A 1.2MHz constant operating frequency allows for small external components selection while an internal control loop compensation reduces the overall component count and solution footprint. With a 2.5% output setpoint accuracy and an input feedforward control, these devices improve stability as well as typical transient and regulation responses. Dimming and shutdown mode is provided via an enable function when required. A programmable over current and under voltage lock out protection insures safe operations under abnormal operating conditions. The XRP7603, XRP7604 and SP7600 are pin-to-pin compatible providing the most fl exibility when designing evolutive and scalable lighting solutions and are offered in a compact thermally enhanced RoHS compliant “green”/halogen free 8-pin SO package.

Features

Benefits

 Up to 2A Continuous Output Current Capable

 Meet the needs of the latest high current LEDs  Single scalable design solution capable of seamlessly supporting many LED lighting applications from 500mA to 2A

 XRP7603<500mA, XRP7604<1A, SP7600< 2A

 Scalable and Evolutive Single Design  4.5V to 29V Single Rail Input Voltage Range  1.2MHz Constant Switching Frequency Operation  Internal Control Loop Compensation  PWM and Analog Dimming Capability  Programmable Over Current Protection  “Green”/Halogen Free 8-Pin SO Package

Applications  General Lighting and Displays  Architectural and Accent Lighting  Security and Traffi c Signals  Medical and Industrial Instrumentation  Video Projectors

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Power & Battery Management

0.5A/1A/2A 29V Non-Synchronous Buck High Power LED Drivers

LTC3605 - a high efficiency, 15V, 4MHz synchronous buck regulator that uses a constant frequency controlled on-time, current mode architecture. The LTC®3605 is a high efficiency, monolithic synchronous buck regulator using a phase lockable controlled on-time constant frequency, current mode architecture. PolyPhase operation allows multiple LTC3605 regulators to run out of phase while using minimal input and output capacitance. The operating frequency is programmable from 800kHz to 4MHz with an external resistor. The high frequency capability allows the use of small surface mount inductors. For switching noise sensitive applications, it can be externally synchronized from 800kHz to 4MHz. The PHMODE pin allows user control of the phase of the outgoing clock signal. The unique constant frequency/controlled ontime architecture is ideal for high step-down ratio applications that are operating at high frequency while demanding fast transient response. Two internal phase-lock loops synchronize the internal oscillator to the external clock and also servos the regulator on-time to lock on to either the internal clock or the external clock if it’s present. The LTC3605 uses internal N-channel switches with RDS(ON)s of only 35mΩ and 70mΩ to deliver efficiencies as high as 96%. Its low minimum on-time allows low duty cycle operation at high switching frequencies. The LTC3605’s PolyPhase® operation (up to 12 phases) allows multiple regulators to be cascaded, running out of phase to minimize input and output capacitance. Current mode operation offers fast transient response while simplifying compensation. Additional features include output tracking and a shutdown current of only 15µA. The LTC3605EUF is available in a 4mm x 4mm QFN-24. Pricing starts at $4.25 each in 1,000-piece quantities

Features

Applications

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 High Efficiency: Up to 96%  5A Output Current  4V to 15V VIN Range  Integrated Power N-Channel MOSFETs (70mΩ Top and 35mΩ Bottom)  Adjustable Frequency 800kHz to 4MHz ® ciency 1MHz, 5A Step-Down Regulator High Effi  PolyPhase Operation (Up to 12 Phases)  VINOutput Tracking 4V TO 15V  0.6V ±1% 22µFReference Accuracy PVIN SVIN 2  Current Mode Operation for Excellent Line & Load Transient CLKOUT INTVCC Response 2.2µF CLKIN  Shutdown Mode Draws Less than 15µA Supply Current BOOST PGOOD 0.1µF Package  Available in 24-PinLTC3605 (4mm × 4mm) QFN L

EFFICIENCY (%)

Power & Battery Management

Synchronous Step-Down Regulator Delivers 5A from a 4mm x 4mm QFN

Power Supplies

N2Power Launches ATX Power Supply Family Very small, high efficiency design POWER SUPPLY DESIGN LEADER N2Power™ leads the power density race with its latest small, high efficiency XL260-2 ATX AC -DC power supply. Our advanced technology yields a very small footprint, reduces wasted power, and offers the highest power density in its class. This efficient design means reduced energy costs, a greater return on your investment, greater reliability and longer product life. UNMATCHED POWER DENSITY With an overall height of 1.3” and a 3” x 5.3” footprint, the XL260-2 ATX boasts a power density over 12.5 watts per cubic inch. It is ideally suited for OEMs using the industry standard 1U chassis. HIGH EFFICIENCY IN A SMALL PACKAGE The XL260-2 ATX provides up to 87% efficiency. Our unique design reduces energy consumption and generates less wasted heat. It requires little forced air cooling, decreases AC loading, increases reliability and economy of operation. Comparisons of efficiencies show that our supplies can reduce losses up to 50%.

Features

Benefits

 260W AC-DC  3” x 5.3” x 1.3” footprint  Up to 87% efficient  Remote On / Off  5W 5V standby supply

 Requires little forced air cooling  High power density: Over 12.5W / in3  Saves design space  Reduced power consumption  Increased reliability

Applications

REPEATABLE QUALITY

 Embedded PC Systems  Gaming  Networking  Industrial  Telecom systems  Test and measurement  LED lighting control systems

Each power supply undergoes a complete functional test and a multi-hour burn-in to insure that every unit meets our stringent quality requirements. Each power supply design is also rigorously tested by UL, DEMKO, and European agencies, with scheduled factory audits to ensure ongoing compliance.

MODEL

XL260-2 ATX

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+5V

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50 mV

V3

+12V

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120 mV

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+12V

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Portal is a monthly publication containing new products, technologies and development tools available from Nu Horizons leading suppliers. Portal is availabe both in print and on the web. Sign up online to receive your copy, be notified of upcoming issues or to request samples of the products found inside.

LabCam delivers online training opportunities in a way that recognizes the value of engineers’ time. As easily as You Tube® videos, engineers can quickly load and watch videos from industry leaders consisting of insights on products, evaluation kit overviews, end-user applications and more. Each tutorial is up to ten minutes in length and features technology experts, CEOs and/ or peers introducing new solutions or explaining integral aspects of an important product, solution or application. This free value-added program is packaged for short, informative and high quality distance learning.

Nu Horizons is proud to present our education and training program, which offers engineers the opportunity to participate in technical seminars conducted by experts focused on the latest technologies from our leading suppliers. This program provides higher velocity learning to help minimize start-up time to quickly begin your design process utilizing the latest development tools, software and products. Check online for the latest seminar schedule.

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Nu Horizons Online Learning Center is designed to provide a complete training experience for engineers — without having to leave the office. New supplier trainings are posted twice a month and range from new product overviews to in-depth technical training and potential design implementations. These live trainings are recorded and archived for your viewing convenience.

In order to simplify the design process, Nu Horizons has created a series of application notes designed to guide engineers through the process of interfacing different devices together. Using a detailed step-by-step approach, these design guides identify key elements in the design process. Topics in the application notes are organized by design task and each topic is a stand-alone section, with a short introduction or overview, followed by the step-by-step design guidelines. All steps include a sufficient level of detail to provide the designer with relevant information to proceed quickly and easily from start to finish.

Nu Horizons offers a wide range of development / evaluation boards, tools and kits featuring the latest technology from the most trusted suppliers in the industry. Visit the development tool section of our website for a variety of solutions all aimed at providing a low-cost solution for designers to accelerate a product’s time-to-market.