Digi-Key has signed two new supplier franchises military chip specialist Holt Integrated Circuits and cognitive memory supplier, CogniMem.
CogniMem has developed a neural network architecture to resemble the synapses of the human brain, creating reactive memory components that use high speed and parallel pattern recognition to ‘learn’ versus being programmed.
The fabless semiconductor company combines data signal processing in miniature sensory devices to enhance speed and power consumption.
The products also scale to allow for fuzzy matching of data patterns in data mining.
“Our customers are searching for innovative memory solutions ideal to support advanced technology applications such as natural language computing, adaptive optics, robotics, consumer electronics and security products,” said Mark Zack, Vice President, Global Semiconductor Product at Digi-Key.
“Now, we’re able to respond to this growing customer demand with innovative new products from CogniMem.”
Demand for mil/aero
Holt Integrated Circuits manufactures data bus and display drivers for military, aerospace and industrial markets.
Its devices are used in flight control, navigation, engine management, communications, safety equipment, and in-flight entertainment systems.
“The demand for mil/aero products has never been higher, and a prominent supplier such as Holt is ideally placed to serve this growing market,” said Zack.
MIL-STD-1553 & ARINC 429
Holt’s product lines include MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Discrete-to-Digital sensing, Controller Area Network (CAN), analogue switches and RS-485/422.
Holt’s range of ICs supporting the ARINC 429 standard is the widest in the industry, ranging from simple line receivers to full protocol solutions with integrated RAM.
The latest line of ARINC 429 products are fully functional terminal ICs designed to operate from a single 3.3V supply, resulting in a significant reduction in system complexity and board space.