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is -55degC to +105degC. RoHS compliant, lead-free and halogen- free, the new USB 3.1 Type C meets environmental, health and safety requirements. Plugs and receptacles are available with vertical or right angle orientation and are supplied packaged on tape and reel for automated assembly.

design PORTLAND, OR – December 1, 2015 – Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC), the leading provider of customizable smart connectivity solutions, today announced a development platform for use in designing low-power wearable devices for consumers. Based on the iCE40 Ultra™ FPGA, the platform features a large number of sensors and peripherals, making it a compelling platform for the design of a wide array of wearable devices. The iCE40 Ultra FPGA uses a package that is 60 percent smaller than alternative microcontrollers. The iCE40 Ultra FPGA also supports a low power standby mode for always-on functionality, making it an ideal choice for consumer wearables that need to operate for days between charges. Hardware features and sensors supported by the iCE40 Ultra Wearable Development Platform include a 1.54-inch display, MEMS microphone, high-brightness LED, IR LED, BLE module and 32MB of flash memory. The platform also supports sensors capable of

FCI’s new USB 3.1 Type C Connectors boast a small form factor design that is reversible for quick and easy connection whichever way it is inserted. The USB 3.1 Type C Connector is a new standard plug and receptacle which provides a multi-function single cable solution for USB, power, audio and video and is specifically designed by FCI to suit a wide range of emerging and future product applications. The FCI USB 3.1 Type C connector provides outstanding performance that minimizes user waiting time – it supports SuperSpeed 10Gb/s speeds in each direction and power delivery up to 100W. It is extremely robust for applications such as laptop computers, tablets, and portable game stations. Its small form factor also suits very thin platforms like mobile phones and emerging devices such as smart watches and wearables. In addition to these consumer applications, FCI’s USB 3.1 Type C connector is also targeted at the industrial and instrumentation markets. Manufactured with a high- temperature thermoplastic housing, stainless steel shell and with copper alloy terminals, the devices have low-level contact resistance and deliver up to 5A maximum current, with configurable voltage of up to 20V. Operating temperature

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LAUNCHES ICE40 ULTRA™ PLATFORM FOR WEARABLE DEVICE DEVELOPMENT Feature Rich, Low-Power Platform in Compact Wrist Watch Form Factor Supports Multiple Wearable Applications iCE40 Ultra FPGA featured in platform is 60 percent smaller than alternative microcontrollers Broad range of hardware features make platform a fit for almost any consumer wearable device Platform comes with user guide and demos to help expedite device

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