SiFive, Inc., the leading provider of commercial RISC-V processor IP and silicon solutions, today announced that Dr. Randy Allen has joined the company as vice president of RISC-V software. Dr. Allen will be responsible for developing and implementing RISC-V software strategy for SiFive. Dr. Allen brings more than 30 years of industry experience and, most recently, served as vice president of software engineering at Wave Computing. He has also served in leadership roles at tech companies such as Mentor Graphics, National Instruments and Cypress Semiconductor.
QuickLogic Names New Chairman of the Board
QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), a developer of ultra-low power multi-core voice-enabled SoCs, embedded FPGA IP, and Endpoint AI solutions, today announced the appointment of Michael R. Farese as the Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective December 6, 2019 to replace E. Thomas Hart, who passed away on December 3, 2019. Michael R. Farese (Ph.D.) has been serving as a member of QuickLogic’s Board of Directors since April 2008, most recently as the lead independent director, and brings to the position a deep understanding of consumer products, converged devices and wireless markets.
Aldec’s New FPGA-based NVMe Data Storage Solution Targets High Performance Computing Applications
Aldec, Inc., a pioneer in mixed HDL language simulation and hardware-assisted verification for FPGA and ASIC designs, has launched a powerful, versatile and time- saving FPGA-based NVMe Data Storage solution to aid in the development of High Performance Computing (HPC) applications such as High Frequency Trading and Machine Learning. The solution includes an Aldec TySOM embedded prototyping board, up to eight high-bandwidth, low- latency FMC-NVMe daughter cards, and a reference design (including source files and binaries) allowing engineers to fast-track their projects.
Nordson Corporation Announces Planned Retirement of Chief Financial Officer
Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ-NDSN) today announced that Gregory A. Thaxton, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, plans to retire in 2020 after thirty successful years with the company, with the last 12 years as CFO. The company has initiated a search of internal and external candidates for his successor. Mr. Thaxton will remain in his current role throughout this transition period. Mr. Thaxton started his career with Nordson in 1989. He became part of the executive leadership team in February 2007 when he was named Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. He was appointed CFO in January 2008.
Universal Display Corporation Announces the Appointment of New Board Members
Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED technology and materials, today announced that Cynthia J. Comparin and Celia M. Joseph have been appointed as independent members to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2020. These new additions will expand Universal Display’s board to 9 members. Cynthia Comparin brings approximately 30 years of leadership experience in international business, financial and strategic planning. Celia Joseph brings approximately 40 years of leadership experience in global human resource management and law.
Tiny Quantum Sensors Watch Materials Transform Under Pressure
Since their invention more than 60 years ago, diamond anvil cells have made it possible for scientists to recreate extreme phenomena – such as the crushing pressures deep inside the Earth’s mantle – or to enable chemical reactions that can only be triggered by intense pressure, all within the confines of a laboratory apparatus that you can safely hold in the palm of your hand. To develop new, high-performance materials, scientists need to understand how useful properties, such as magnetism and strength, change under such harsh conditions. But often, measuring these properties with enough sensitivity requires a sensor that can withstand the crushing forces inside a diamond anvil cell.
ULVAC Inc. and Silex Microsystems AB Sign Joint Development Agreement on Leading-Edge Sputtered PZT for MEMS
ULVAC, Inc. (ULVAC), headquartered in Kanagawa, Japan and lead by CEO Setsuo Iwashita and SILEX Microsystems AB (Silex), headquartered in Järfälla, Sweden and lead by CEO Edvard Kälvesten, today announced they have signed an agreement to develop a production thin film piezoelectric process (PZT) for MEMS actuators and sensors with cutting edge performance and reliability.
Intel Hires Former GlobalFoundries, IBM Chip Executive
Intel Corp (INTC.O) has hired Gary Patton, who was chief technology officer at semiconductor maker GlobalFoundries, according to an internal Intel memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday. Intel spokesman Will Moss confirmed the authenticity of the memo but declined to comment beyond it. Patton declined to comment beyond Intel’s internal memo. A GlobalFoundries spokeswoman confirmed that Patton had left the company last week but declined to comment further.
Member of the Executive Board of the HARTING Technology Group Honored with the Karmarsch Medal
Dr.-Ing. e. h. Dietmar Harting has been honoured with the Karmarsch Medal of the Leibniz University Society Hanover e.V. for his outstanding commitment as a shaper and supporter of technology, science and industry. The speech of congratulations was given by former German President Christian Wulff. Dietmar Harting, longstanding CEO and personally liable partner of the HARTING Technology Group, was actively engaged as president of national and international associations and bodies for norm setting, standardisation and innovation, thereby contributing significantly to the positive development of the German electronics and electrical engineering industry.
Enflame Technology Announces CloudBlazer with DTU Chip on GLOBALFOUNDRIES 12LP FinFET Platform for Data Center Training
In conjunction with the launch of Enflame’s CloudBlazer T10, Enflame Technology and GLOBALFOUNDRIES® (GF®) today announced a new high-performing deep learning accelerator solution for data center training. Designed to accelerate deep learning deployment, the accelerator’s core Deep Thinking Unit (DTU) is based on GF’s 12LP™ FinFET platform with 2.5D packaging to deliver fast, power-efficient data processing for cloud-based AI training platforms.
