Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "QFP",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Pick and place system boosts capacity from
Essemtec, which we summarised at the time by saying "Essemtec's new SMD pick and place machine allows faster loading/unloading of PCBs compared to systems without a conveyor".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Audio DSP supports Dolby Volume from
Cirrus Logic: "Dolby Volume technology enables consistent volume levels from television content, such as blaring commercials, or while switching channels".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Exar
concerning its XR16V598 and XR16V698
- take a look at UARTs expand design options
which says: "Each device has a global interrupt status register that allows the interrupt service routine to quickly identify and service the channels that are pending".
Take a look also at the news release from Renesas Technology Europe, Cost-effective microcontrollers suit white goods,
as well as New generation TV processor released from Micronas USA,
and MCUs are made for in-circuit program upgrades from Solid State Supplies.
See also:
Canceller copes with complex echo issues
(July 2007)
Echo canceller combines hardware and firmware to provide superior voice performance across converging networks
Digital TV SoC integrates more functions
(June 2007)
Next-generation digital TV SoC claims industry-leading levels of integration
SoC simplifies automotive display design
(June 2007)
RISC-based system-on-chip processor for automotive displays boasts the industry's highest system level of integration to date
MCU drops into 8051 slots for nonvolatile upgrade
(June 2007)
8051-based microcontroller incorporates 8Kbyte of nonvolatile FRAM and can be mounted in industry standard 44-pin QFP sockets for easy device migration
Microcontrollers expand 16bit applications
(June 2007)
Microcontroller additions target car audio, home audio and similar consumer products as well as industrial applications
RISC-based MCU for automotive applications
(April 2007)
The MB91F467B is designed in co-operation with major automotive customers and includes powerful peripheral functions and features to support a wide range of automotive and industrial applications
Flash microcontrollers claim new power lows
(April 2007)
Atmel has released a family of devices it reckons are the industry's lowest power 32bit Flash microcontrollers
Voice-processing platform for hands-free comms
(March 2007)
A new voice-processing device enables high-quality voice in cost-efficient hands-free communication systems, including speakerphones, home automation applications and car kits
Voice processor reduces system complexity and cost
(March 2007)
Device enables high-quality voice in cost-efficient hands-free communication systems, including speakerphones, home automation applications and car kits
MCUs take control of automotive motors
(February 2007)
Microcontroller line is ideal for the next generation of industrial inverters, in particular where the drive is built into the motor, as well as many automotive applications
Smaller MCU suits space-sensitive applications
(February 2007)
Renesas has extended its successful M16C microcontroller lineup with a small, FLGA-package device to meet the demand for smaller micros for space-sensitive applications
MCU is made for automotive manufacturers
(February 2007)
Microcontroller incorporates powerful peripheral functions and features that support a wide range of automotive and industrial applications
Prototyping boards support large QFP devices
(February 2007)
SchmartBoard will release three new boards for large QFP (quad flatpack) devices at the upcoming Electronics West Show in Anaheim, California on 14th February 2007
Sonet transceivers promise best-in-class jitter
(January 2007)
Exar Corp has launched two 8bit Sonet/SDH OC-12/3 devices for industry standard optical transceiver solutions
Test handler is a dynamic performer
(December 2006)
Dynamic test handler support packages including BGA, CSP and QFP, with a maximum parallel test capacity of 16 devices and a throughput of 18,500 devices per hour
Microcontrollers feature faster Flash programming
(December 2006)
Toshiba has expanded its embedded Flash microcontroller product line with two new 16bit MCUs and a new 32bit MCU based on SuperFlash technology
Microcontroller is industrial PC on a chip
(November 2006)
Integrated microcontroller offers a performance level that in many applications enables it to replace an industrial PC
Software accelerates thermal simulations
(November 2006)
Software enables users to set up and view a first-pass airflow and heat transfer simulation in minutes while generating high-fidelity design reviews up to 20 times faster than previous versions
Low-profile heatsinks cool tightly spaced boards
(October 2006)
When compared with other heatsinks of equivalent size, low-height forged heatsinks have better thermal performance
MCU meets European auto-makers' needs
(October 2006)
Latest member of high performance 32bit MB91460 microcontroller family incorporates features supporting a wide range of automotive systems
Microcontroller advances FlexRay programme
(October 2006)
New FlexRay MCU will complement standard automotive buses, including the Controller Area Network and Local Interconnect Network
CMOS image sensor is made for automotive use
(October 2006)
The all digital OV7710 CameraChip advanced CMOS image sensor has been developed specifically for automotive applications
Microcontroller takes USB and SD onboard
(October 2006)
High-performance 32bit microcontroller simplifies addition of USB and SD card connectivity to audio equipment such as car radios and a variety of other applications
Pick-and-place system runs at the double
(September 2006)
The Assembleon AX-201 pick-and-place system has two trolleys and dual heads, allowing both fine-pitch/odd form electronic components and chips/ICs to be placed on PCBs extremely accurately
Single-chip sensor simplifies security cameras
(September 2006)
The OV7949 advanced CMOS CameraChip sensor is designed specifically for commercial CCTV/video monitoring security systems
Short run ASICs add plastic package options
(September 2006)
Mosis has signed a strategic agreement with Sempac that will enable the company to offer customers a low-cost alternative to ceramic packages for VLSI circuits
Design points to single-phase POL convertors
(July 2006)
Single-phase point of load reference design enables engineers to easily and quickly implement digitally controlled POL convertors for many end applications
Board and kit ease lead-free evaluation
(June 2006)
The new PCB049 board and kit - developed by Practical Components in conjunction with Indium Corp - is billed as the ultimate resource for evaluating mixed-technology lead-free assembly
Power chipset to clean up on white goods control
(May 2006)
International Rectifier has introduced a sensorless control platform for direct-drive permanent magnet synchronous motor washing machines
ROM-based MCUs cut costs for high-volume designs
(May 2006)
PIC16CR7X ROM microcontrollers are the first in a new series of ROM PIC16 and PIC18 devices from Microchip
Handheld convection tool aids rework
(April 2006)
A handheld convection tool has the flexibility to handle a wide range of thermally demanding production and rework applications, including lead-free
Kit offers easy intro to mixed lead-free assembly
(March 2006)
The new PCB049 board and kit is billed as the ultimate resource for evaluating mixed-technology lead-free assembly
Flash MCUs cut the cost of high-end control
(March 2006)
Two new high-speed Flash microcontrollers suit motor control, induction heating and other industrial and consumer applications that require 100DMIPS performance and excellent real-time behaviour
Flash MCU seeks automotive applications
(February 2006)
The first Flash device the new MB91460 series is specifically designed for next-generation automotive applications