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Cypress Extends Lighting Portfolio With AC-DC Power Controller Family For Dimmable LED Lighting

New Family Provides Cost-Effective Solution For LED Retrofit Bulbs Up to 25W

 

Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (Nasdaq:CY) introduced new AC-DC digital power controllers for LED lighting. The CY8CLEDAC01/02 controllers offer a cost-effective solution for both non-dimmable and dimmable LED lighting, delivering high efficiency while meeting EnergyStar requirements. They provide automatic dimmer detection, so they work with the majority of the existing installed base of wall dimmers, providing dimming down to 2% with no flicker.

“The AC-DC controllers offer a strong combination of features and performance for LED retrofit bulbs.”

The new AC-DC controllers offer primary-side sensing with tight LED current regulation, eliminating the need for opto-isolation and other secondary-side control circuitry. This technique minimizes component count to reduce board space, power consumption, and overall BOM costs compared to other isolated solutions. The new controllers also feature circuit protection not normally available with other primary-side control solutions. The built-in protection features include over-voltage protection (OVP), output short circuit protection (OSCP), peak current limit protection (PCLP), current-sense resistor short protection (CSSP), and over-temperature protection (OTP). Reference designs for both the CY8CLEDAC01 and CY8CLEDAC02, including all schematics, BOM, gerber files, and documentation to create a power supply for a fully functional LED retrofit bulb, are available at www.cypress.com/go/acdc.

The new AC-DC controllers expand Cypress’ lighting portfolio to effectively cover LED retrofit bulbs. They complement the PowerPSoC® family of embedded power controllers, the industry’s first single-chip solution for both controlling and driving high-power LEDs. Together, the AC-DC family and Cypress’s PowerPSoC family cover a wide range of LED applications, from LED retrofit bulbs to high-end LED luminaires that require a variety of functions (communications, diagnostics, color-changing, etc). Cypress will demonstrate the AC-DC controllers, the PowerPSoC solution and its newly announced Powerline Communication solution at the Light+Building exhibition from April 11-16 in Hall 4, Stand E15 at the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Center in Frankfurt, Germany.

“Cypress offers differentiated products that meet the unique needs of the growing LED lighting market,” said Curtis Davis, Vice President of Cypress’s PowerPSoC Business Unit. “The AC-DC controllers offer a strong combination of features and performance for LED retrofit bulbs.”

Availability

Both the CY8CLEDAC01 (non-dimmable) and CY8CLEDAC02 (dimmable) controllers are available today from Cypress and authorized distribution partners. They are both offered in 8-pin SOIC packages. A high-resolution photo of the CY8CLEDAC device is available at www.cypress.com/go/pr/LEDACphoto.

About Cypress’s Intelligent Lighting Solutions

LED designs offer significant new challenges for legacy lighting engineers, including efficient driving and functional dimming. Cypress offers a full range of lighting solutions, beginning with the stand-alone AC-DC Power Controllers for LED retrofits. PowerPSoC, the world’s first programmable power controller, provides the highest level of intelligent integration available, combining onboard power regulation and power drive with a microcontroller capable of 16-bit dimming to full custom color mixing. Cypress offers temperature or optical feedback algorithms that are automatically applied to the selected design, which can save anywhere from weeks to months of design time. Cypress also offers communication resources, including wireless and Powerline solutions, for customers who wish to avoid expensive rewiring.

About Cypress

Cypress delivers high-performance, mixed-signal, programmable solutions that provide customers with rapid time-to-market and exceptional system value. Cypress offerings include the flagship PSoC® programmable system-on-chip families and derivatives such as PowerPSoC® solutions for high-voltage and LED lighting applications, CapSense® touch sensing and TrueTouch™ solutions for touchscreens. Cypress is the world leader in USB controllers, including the high-performance West Bridge® solution that enhances connectivity and performance in multimedia handsets. Cypress is also a leader in high-performance memories and programmable timing devices. Cypress serves numerous markets including consumer, mobile handsets, computation, data communications, automotive, industrial and military. Cypress trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol CY.

For more information, visit Cypress.

Altera Rolls Out Production Shipments Of Low-Cost, Low-Power Cyclone IV FPGAs

Altera Ships Cyclone IV GX Transceiver Starter Kit

 

Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR) announced production shipment of its Cyclone® IV FPGAs. The company also announced the availability of the Cyclone IV GX-based Transceiver Starter Kit. Altera's Cyclone IV FPGAs are designed for cost-sensitive, small form-factor applications in the wireless, wireline, broadcast, industrial and consumer markets. These devices have an unprecedented combination of low cost, 25 percent lower power compared to the previous generation of Cyclone products, and high functionality that addresses high-volume, low-cost serial protocol solution needs.

“By offering Cyclone IV GX FPGAs in production shipments up to six months earlier than competing products, our customers can realize the cost, power and unique board space benefits of these devices”

"By offering Cyclone IV GX FPGAs in production shipments up to six months earlier than competing products, our customers can realize the cost, power and unique board space benefits of these devices," said Luanne Schirrmeister, senior director of component marketing at Altera. "Also, the availability of our Starter Kit gives designers confidence knowing that Cyclone IV GX devices have proven to be interoperable with other PCI Express chip sets."

Customers can begin prototyping with the Cyclone IV GX Transceiver Starter Kit which features an EP4CGX15 FPGA with approximately 15K logic elements, 540 Kbits of RAM and two integrated 2.5-Gbps transceivers. Cyclone IV GX devices support mainstream serial protocols and offer designers a rich supply of logic, memory, and I/O capabilities.

This lowest cost transceiver starter kit priced at $395 includes all the hardware, software, design examples and documentation necessary to easily develop an FPGA design for cost-sensitive applications. This kit also allows designers to measure the FPGA's low power consumption, test the signal quality of the FPGA transceivers, and develop and test PCI Express 1.0 endpoint designs by using Altera's PCI Express hard intellectual property (IP). In addition, the kit can be used with the Quartus® II Web Edition design software where no license is required.

Pricing and Availability

The smallest Cyclone IV devices, the EP4CE6 and the EP4CGX15, will start as low as $3 and $6 respectively for 250K unit quantities. To order Cyclone IV FPGAs, visit www.buyaltera.com/scripts/partsearch.dll?Detail&name=544-2569-ND. The Cyclone IV GX Transceiver Starter Kit is available today. 

About Altera

Altera® programmable solutions enable system and semiconductor companies to rapidly and cost-effectively innovate, differentiate and win in their markets.

For more information, visit Altera.

IDT Introduces Industry-First Programmable Low Power Timing Devices Optimized for Use in Portable Consumer Applications

New Family of VersaClock Solutions Offers Lower Power and Greater Flexibility for Designers of Mobile Consumer Devices

 

IDT® (Integrated Device Technology, Inc.)(NASDAQ:IDTI), a leading provider of essential mixed signal semiconductor solutions that enrich the digital media experience, today announced the newest members of its IDT VersaClock® family of timing devices. The VersaClock low power (LP) devices are programmable clock generators specifically designed to reduce power consumption and optimize board layout in battery-operated consumer applications including smart mobile handsets, personal navigation devices, MP3 players, camcorders, and other handheld applications

The new timing devices offer a significant reduction in power consumption to meet the increasing demand for power efficiency in consumer electronic devices. The VersaClock LP devices help extend the battery life for today’s portable electronics by reducing the power requirement from 30-40mW to 4-8mW for a single clock output. The VersaClock LP solutions also significantly reduce the power usage during power down (20uW) and sleep mode with 32kHz clock active (200uW). These are new low power benchmarks for the industry.

The five new VersaClock LP devices (5P49EE801, 5P49EE802, 5P49EE601, 5P49EE602 and 5P49EE502) all feature four internal PLLs, each individually programmable and able to generate four unique frequencies, helping optimize the performance of each individual clock output and improving system accuracy. To give designers great flexibility, the frequencies are may be generated from a clock input, a single TCXO or fundamental mode crystal reference. Using a single reference clock allows designers to simplify design and save board space while still maintaining accuracy.

One of the four internal PLLs supports spread spectrum generation which reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is necessary for meeting FCC and other certification requirements. Moreover, the new VersaClock devices can generate frequencies from 5kHz to 120MHz, which enables greater design flexibility for portable consumer applications. In addition, the devices are also compatible with many different output types — from single-ended LVCMOS to differential LVDS — to support various types of timing systems with a single device, simplifying design and optimizing board layout.

Pricing and Availability

The VersaClock low power devices are available in several package options, including 20-pin and 24-pin QFN. The new devices are sampling to qualified customers and range in price from $0.80 to $1.25 for 10,000 units. Evaluation boards are available for qualified customers. 

About IDT

With the goal of continuously improving the digital media experience, IDT integrates its fundamental semiconductor heritage with essential innovation, developing and delivering low-power, mixed signal solutions that help customers overcome their system challenges. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., IDT has design, manufacturing and sales facilities throughout the world. IDT stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Stock Market® under the symbol “IDTI.”

For more information, visit IDT.

TomTom Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates Now Available In North America

~ Lifetime Features Deliver the Most Up-To-Date Maps; Help Drivers Steer Clear of Traffic ~

 

TomTom, the world’s leading provider of location and navigation solutions, today announces the availability of a wide range of TomTom devices offering Lifetime Map Updates and Lifetime Traffic Updates. These new features empower users with the accuracy of TomTom’s most up-to-date maps, as well as real-time traffic information that helps them avoid traffic delays and other hassles on the road. At no extra cost, customers will receive these updates for the useful life of the device.

“This feature, in conjunction with TomTom’s Lifetime Traffic Updates, offers our customers the assurance that they will always have the industry’s most accurate maps and the real-time traffic information they need for hassle-free navigation.”

“The nation's roads are changing every day, so TomTom is proud to offer Lifetime Map Updates on our portable navigation devices,” said Tom Murray, vice president of market development for TomTom Inc. “This feature, in conjunction with TomTom’s Lifetime Traffic Updates, offers our customers the assurance that they will always have the industry’s most accurate maps and the real-time traffic information they need for hassle-free navigation.”

Lifetime Map Updates

TomTom’s Lifetime Map Updates feature allows users to keep their maps fresh by downloading, every few months, the industry's most accurate and up-to-date maps. The maps include one million more miles than competing maps and, in certified tests, rate highest in terms of quality and reliability. The road network changes on average 18 percent annually, so they are continually refreshed to include improvements across the entire road network and updates to Points of Interest.

Lifetime Traffic Updates

TomTom’s Lifetime Traffic Updates feature offers real-time insight into traffic events to help drivers avoid delays. The TomTom device receives the latest traffic information every three minutes, recalculates total drive time and suggests more efficient alternate routes if they are available.

All TomTom products featuring Lifetime Updates also include TomTom’s proprietary IQ Routes™ Technology and TomTom Map Share™. IQ Routes offers the most efficient routing for any time of day or day of week. This feature, combined with the real-time traffic information via Lifetime Traffic Updates, ensures the very best routing possible. Map Share allows users to make map improvements on their device and share these improvements with the TomTom community.

Availability and Price

Select TomTom devices across the TomTom XL and TomTom XXL product lines are now available with Lifetime Map Updates, Lifetime Traffic Updates or a combination of these features. Pricing starts at $199.95 MSRP and varies by model.

About TomTom N.V.

TomTom N.V. (AEX: TOM2) is the world’s leading provider of location and navigation solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands it has over 3,000 employees worldwide. More than 40 million people use its solutions every day, in the form of dedicated portable navigation devices (PNDs), in-dash car systems or tracking and tracing solutions for fleet management. In addition, hundreds of millions of people use TomTom’s digital maps on the internet or mobile phones.

For more information, visit TomTom N.V.

Rule And Conquer With Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties By Glu

 

Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq:GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced the worldwide launch of the latest game in the best-selling Age of Empires® franchise, Age of Empires ® III: The Asian Dynasties for mobile phones. The title was developed and published through Glu’s exclusive worldwide relationship with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and is based on the award-winning real-time strategy (RTS) franchise for the PC developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios.

“The Age of Empires franchise is a perfect fit and a proven success for the mobile platform, with its thrilling strategy and original challenges”

Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties follows the success of Age of Empires III which won numerous awards, including being named as one of the top ten strategy games from PocketGamer. The Asian Dynasties comes to phones with enhanced graphics of a new Asian setting including different civilizations and better ways to play and win the game.

“The Age of Empires franchise is a perfect fit and a proven success for the mobile platform, with its thrilling strategy and original challenges,” said Alex Galvagni, CTO & SVP Global Product Development, Glu. “Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties keeps players engaged on the battlefield, bringing their experience to a new intensity with features including new skirmish maps, a developing storyline and characters from history.”

Features include:

• New Locations- Play as India, China or Japan
• Personal Customization- Play a skirmish or campaign game, a short fight to the death or an extended campaign with a developing storyline
• New Game Modes- King of the Hill and Regicide
• Assorted Challenges- Complete challenges using different tricks and game play elements
• More Awards- Wonders to build for each civilization

Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties is now available on all major carriers worldwide on platforms including Android, Blackberry, Brew, J2ME and Windows Phone.

About Glu Mobile

Glu (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global publisher of mobile games for feature phones and smartphones. Its portfolio of top-rated games includes original titles Beat It!, Bonsai Blast, Brain Genius, Glyder, Stranded, Super K.O. Boxing! and titles based on major brands from partners including Activision, Atari, Fox Mobile Entertainment, Harrah's, Hasbro, Konami, Microsoft, PlayFirst, PopCap Games, SEGA, Sony and Warner Bros. Founded in 2001, Glu is based in San Mateo, Calif. and has offices in Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, Russia and Spain. Consumers can find high-quality, fresh entertainment created exclusively for their mobile phones wherever they see the 'g' character logo.

For more information, visit Glu Mobile.

Blabbelon Gives Fantasy Sports A Voice

Free Push to Talk Service Puts Personality and Trash Talking Back Into Fantasy Leagues

 

Imagine for a moment you are midway through a fantasy baseball draft with friends spread across the country and someone makes “the pick.” The sort of pick that would send everyone to the floor laughing if you were all in the same room. Too bad the only one currently hearing your laughter is your dog Rufus. Enter Blabbelon. Through Blabbelon’s simple, push to talk functionality, you and your friends will be afforded the opportunity to rain down the appropriate level of criticism on your fellow players.

“Fantasy leagues are as much about socializing with your friends as they are the players and the games. While it’s always great to win or score the ultimate fantasy team, the opportunity to trash talk with your fellow competitors is what the leagues are really about.”

With just one click, Blabbelon opens the lines of communications for fantasy league players. With the advent of websites such as ESPN and Yahoo hosting fantasy sports leagues with live, up to the minute statistics and online drafts, players from anywhere in the world can come together and form a league. However, the ability to bring people together through technology has eliminated some of that live, in-person experience that made fantasy sports so popular in the first place. Enter Blabbelon, the free, push to talk, private Voice over IP service.

“Online fantasy drafts have always been missing the friendly camaraderie that you get with live drafts. Blabbelon lets fantasy leagues interact naturally – by voice. It’s really like your friends are in the room with you.” Ed Ikeguchi, CEO, Blabbelon.

Blabbelon’s free; high-quality voice chat has users up and running with just one click. Once a user enters a chat or “Blab,” they can invite participants to join. In just minutes you and members of your league can be drafting players, making critical trades and most importantly, talking trash. No downloads. No subscriptions. No hassle.

“Fantasy leagues are as much about socializing with your friends as they are the players and the games. While it’s always great to win or score the ultimate fantasy team, the opportunity to trash talk with your fellow competitors is what the leagues are really about.” Jim Crook, avid fantasy sports player.

About Blabbelon

Blabbelon is a free, push-to-talk, private Voice over IP service that helps people gather and communicate. It uses Skype’s SILK codec to deliver super wideband audio quality. Requiring no software downloads and running through a Web browser, Blabbelon is a multi-platform service that is ideal for a wide range of voice needs. Blabbelon is a privately-held company, headquartered in New York City.

For more information, visit Blabbelon.

EA’S Battlefield 1943 Sells 1M Units On Xbox LIVE Arcade

Battlefield 1943 is the Fastest Title on Xbox LIVE Arcade to Reach 1M Milestone

 

DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio, today announced that Battlefield 1943™ is the fastest game to reach 1M units sold on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Battlefield 1943 is a critically acclaimed First-Person Shooter multiplayer game that IGN says “…is an impressive package that sets a new standard for digital titles.”

“…is an impressive package that sets a new standard for digital titles.”

“The reception of Battlefield 1943 continues to amaze us, even months after the game was released,” says Gordon Van Dyke, Producer on Battlefield 1943. “Being the fastest game to reach this milestone is an incredible achievement. The game has set a new standard for what can be done in the downloadable games category. It’s fantastic to see how gamers have recognized the value that the game delivers for just $15. It is another great entry point into the Battlefield franchise.”

Originally released in July 2009, Battlefield 1943 has won over 4 game critic awards and is the most popular download-only multiplayer action game. The game brings DICE’s first-class WWII action to gamers where 24 players can compete across four classic WWII Battlefield maps: Wake Island, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Coral Sea. These maps are inspired by the award winning Battlefield 1942™ game, and have been redesigned and reengineered from the ground up using the DICE Frostbite™ engine allowing players to wreak havoc and destruction via land, sea or air.

Battlefield 1943 is now available on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 1200 MS Points or on PlayStation®Network for $15. The game will soon also be available for PC.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies.

For more information, visit Electronic Arts.

WMS’ Adaptive Gaming Enabled Products Surpass One Million Unique Player Log-Ins

- Company’s Innovative Gaming Technology Delivers New and Personalized Player Experiences to the Slot Floor -

 

WMS Gaming Inc., a subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE: WMS), announced today that more than one million unique player log-ins have now been created for its two Adaptive Gaming enabled slot games. One of WMS’ four foundational technology platforms, Adaptive Gaming was introduced in July 2008 and is unique in the gaming industry as it provides players with the ability to unlock new features as they play and save their progress in a slot game, and then resume their play at a later time -- even at a different casino. Players who have signed onto the Adaptive Gaming system can also have their accomplishments displayed on leaderboards in casinos nationwide. In the 20 months since the first game was introduced, WMS’ Adaptive Gaming products – STAR TREK™ and Reel ‘em In® Compete to Win™ games – have generated an average of approximately 2,000 new, unique player log-ins per day. Currently, more than 260 casinos have Adaptive Gaming products installed on their slot floors.

“boldly go where no one has gone before”

Brian R. Gamache, Chairman and CEO of WMS, commented, “The enormous popularity of our Adaptive Gaming platform highlights WMS’ Player Driven Innovation™ approach to game design and the value of our game changing technologies which provide players with tremendous entertainment value unique to the industry. Slot players today have more options than ever before and, as such, surpassing one million unique log-ins and generating a high percentage of repeat players for our Adaptive Gaming products is clear evidence that WMS continues to create differentiated, broadly-accepted gaming products that offer players the gaming content they want to play again and again. The result is greater player appeal with more entertainment value that in turn creates significant value for our customers and for WMS.”

WMS’ Adaptive Gaming platform is built on the Company’s wide-area network capabilities. The STAR TREK branded series of games allows players to “boldly go where no one has gone before” as they earn medals that unlock new STAR TREK episodes, allowing them to progress through a dynamic storyline where they can save their progress and pick up from where they left off during their next casino visit. WMS recently introduced the fifth episode for the STAR TREK series. The Reel Em In Compete to Win game, which combines both the Adaptive Gaming system with the Company’s Community Gaming® foundational technology platform, features a competitive element never before offered in a slot machine. Players select from four characters to compete for a grand prize in an exciting fishing contest, and those winning the largest prize within a casino and nationwide are recognized on leaderboards displayed on high-definition monitors. This summer, WMS plans to introduce the next-generation version of the Adaptive Gaming platform with games based on the popular entertainment franchise, The Lord of the Rings™. This series will feature a new “epic” gaming experience that takes Adaptive Gaming to the next level as players embark on a journey based on the storyline of the motion picture trilogy and collect miles along the way to unlock new and exciting elements of the legendary adventure.

About WMS Industries

WMS is engaged in serving the gaming industry worldwide by designing, manufacturing and marketing video and reel-spinning gaming machines, video lottery terminals, and in gaming operations, which consists of the placement of leased participation gaming machines in legal gaming venues. WMS is proactively addressing the next stage of casino gaming floor evolution with its WAGE-NET® networked gaming solution, a suite of system technologies and applications designed to increase the revenue generating capabilities and operational efficiency.

For more information, visit WMS Industries.

Booyah Partners With The Travel Channel To Offer First-of-Its-Kind In-App Trailers

Users of Popular iPhone App, MyTown, Will Have Access to Full-Screen Trailers of Upcoming Food Wars Episodes

 

The Travel Channel is engaging in a partnership with Booyah, makers of the immensely popular location based iPhone app, MyTown, in order to promote upcoming Food Wars episodes. The campaign, led by appssavvy, Booyah’s direct sales team partner, is designed to engage users of MyTown, where players are able to check-in to and own their favorite real-world locations. Fans will also utilize the social gifting aspects available in the game as well as being able to stream in-app trailers of upcoming Food Wars episodes.

“Our partnership with the Travel Channel showcases the advertising opportunities in the location-based app space by offering novel and exciting ways to promote a show”

The Travel Channel is promoting Food Wars, a show which pits iconic dishes in the same city against each other, though MyTown, an iPhone game which recently surpassed 1.5 million players and is growing at a rate of more than 130,000 per week. MyTown players that “check-in” to a restaurant, grocery store, or other food-related location, will earn valuable Food Wars branded in-game items which can be used to help a player collect points and upgrade their town. In addition to these items, full-screen in-app trailers for upcoming Food Wars episodes will be streamed to these player’s phones – a first-of-its-kind campaign.

With the recent addition of social features to MyTown, users will have the ability to send items to one another. The Travel Channel will be the first partner to reap the benefits of this inclusion. Players can help their friends progress through the game by “gifting” points – earning items, such as the Food Wars branded items, which in turn increases the exposure of the campaign.

The addition of the Travel Channel to Booyah’s growing list of partners is a testament to the value proposition offered by MyTown and its location-based technology.

“Our partnership with the Travel Channel showcases the advertising opportunities in the location-based app space by offering novel and exciting ways to promote a show,” said Keith Lee, CEO of Booyah. “The Food Wars campaign is a great way to increase brand engagement and we are proud to offer this type of cutting-edge promotion to MyTown users.”

“We are seeing tremendous interest from advertisers in contextually-relevant and integrated ad programs in mobile, especially with our partnership with MyTown,” said Chris Cunningham, co-founder and CEO of appssavvy, which brought the Travel Channel to MyTown. “The Travel Channel has not only embraced this opportunity with a relevant effort, but brought an exciting first – online video trailers of Food Wars – to MyTown and its large and growing audience on the go.”

About Booyah

Booyah, headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif., is dedicated to creating new forms of entertainment to the masses by bringing together elements of the real world and the digital world. The entire development team draws its creativity not only from highly respected studios, including Blizzard Entertainment, Activision, EA, and Insomniac Games, but also from a vast array of industries, such as the semi-conductor, consumer web, and social gaming space. The Company is financed by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers’ iFund.

About Travel Channel

Travel Channel is the place for consumers to satisfy their urge to go, see and do. Through the engaging storytelling and unique perspectives of its on-air personalities, the Travel Channel creates travel content that inspires, entertains and taps into the human desire to experience new things, explore new places and engage with interesting people and cultures. It’s a condition known as the Travel Bug, and the Travel Channel encourages everyone to Catch It!

Travel Channel is available in more than 95 million US cable homes, and its high-definition simulcast, Travel Channel HD™ is distributed to more than 17 million. The website, TravelChannel.com, which serves as the network’s entertainment travel hub, averages more than 2 million unique users monthly and its mobile content platform, Travel Channel GO™, is a leading provider of quality mobile travel video and audio content. Travel Channel also manages the leading online travel blog, WorldHum.com.

About appssavvy

appssavvy is a direct sales team that connects hundreds of social media applications on Facebook, MySpace, Google and iPhone with leading brands and agencies. Partnered with the largest vertical social applications in entertainment, moms, travel, games and pets, appssavvy provides advertisers with contextually-relevant programs. Understanding that social media is about people, appssavvy focuses on users, understands their current activity and develops ad campaigns, programs and social strategies that provide value to the ecosystem. appssavvy leverages existing audiences and utilizes all facets of social media to connect advertisers with people.

For more information, visit Booyah, The Travel Channel or appsavvy.

QuickLogic First To Market Display Controller Solution Supporting 60 fps Content Refresh Over MDDI Type 2

Delivers smoother, more fluid-like movement for mobile applications in all viewing conditions

System-proven over MDDI Type 2 interface on Qualcomm’s MSM7x30 and QSD8x50 chipsets running the Google Android operating system

 

QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), the lowest power programmable solutions leader, has successfully delivered the first complete display controller solution using the Mobile Display Data Interface (MDDI) Type 2 interface for Smartbook, Smartphone and Tablet applications using Qualcomm chipsets. Additionally, QuickLogic has verified the solution’s operation as an MDDI Type 2 (dual lane) client running 60 frames/second (fps) at Full-Wide VGA (FWVGA) resolution. The solution is implemented on an ArcticLink® II VX4C solution platform, which includes QuickLogic’s Visual Enhancement Engine (VEE™) and Display Power Optimizer (DPO). This allows developers to deliver smoother, more fluid-like movement for multimedia and high-resolution gaming applications.

“Mobile processors have reached the horsepower threshold at which they can support higher end multimedia and gaming applications”

QuickLogic’s MDDI Type 2 solution is available as a Proven System Block (PSB) for Customer Specific Standard Products (CSSPs) developed from the ArcticLink II VX4C solution platform. Also included in the VX4C solution platform are the VEE and DPO PSBs. VEE enables sunlight viewability on mobile displays through pixel-by-pixel dynamic range control, while DPO significantly reduces display power consumption through intelligent control of backlight brightness.

“Mobile processors have reached the horsepower threshold at which they can support higher end multimedia and gaming applications,” said Brian Faith, QuickLogic’s vice president of worldwide marketing. “Additionally, cost effective, high resolution mobile touchscreen technology, and the opening up of mobile operating systems to third party developers has enabled consumer use cases traditionally only achievable on PCs or laptops. Developers using this technology now have a VEE and DPO-enabled solution that reaches the 60 fps threshold via the MDDI Type 2 interface.”

Availability

Reference designs of the MDDI Type 2 Display Controller Solution have been system-proven with Qualcomm’s MSM7x30 and QSD8x50 chipsets running the Google Android operating system and are available immediately.

About QuickLogic

QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK) is the inventor and pioneer of innovative, customizable semiconductor solutions for mobile and portable electronics OEMs and ODMs. These silicon plus software solutions are called Customer Specific Standard Products (CSSPs). CSSPs enable our customers to bring their products to market more quickly and remain in the market longer, with the low power, cost and size demanded by the mobile and portable electronics market.

For more information, visit QuickLogic.