News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 31 December
to Saturday 6 January 2001
Second-user production equipment on the web
AlternativeSMT, the leading European specialist in buying and selling pre-owned electronic assembly SMT equipment and feeders, has launched a comprehensive website.
News from Alternative SMT ( 5 January 2001)
8Mbyte of SGRAM puts 3D onboard Pentium III SBC
New from Amplicon Liveline, the NuPro 710 Pentium III flip chip based SBC incorporates an industry first AGP video controller with 8Mbyte SGRAM which supports 3D video.
News from Amplicon ( 5 January 2001)
Electrolytic capacitor shortform
Epcos, one of the world's largest suppliers of passive products has just released a new shortform catalogue detailing its comprehensive range of electrolytic capacitors.
News from Epcos ( 5 January 2001)
Epcos catalogues its full range
Epcos has just released a new product survey catalogue giving details of its entire range of components.
News from Epcos ( 5 January 2001)
Test drive a portable ScopeMeter
Fluke (UK) has introduced a test drive programme for the innovative 190 series high speed potable 'scope. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 5 January 2001)
Multifunctional documenting calibrators take HART
Fluke has upgraded its 744 Series calibrator with enhanced HART communication capabilities. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 5 January 2001)
More ranges, features and resolution for DMMs
Fluke has introduced the Models 187 and 189 digital multimeters. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 5 January 2001)
PLC is smaller than ever
Just released to the UK market by IDEC Electronics of Basingstoke, is the brand new Micro PLC called "MicroSmart".
News from Idec Electronics ( 5 January 2001)
No IFs about it: transceiver prolongs battery life
Available now from Low Power Radio Solutions is the latest transceiver from Circuit Design. Brochure Available
News from Low Power Radio Solutions ( 5 January 2001)
Micrel expands ECL Pro logic family
Three new ultra-high-speed devices have been added to Micrel Semiconductor's growing portfolio of communications solutions in the company's proprietary ECL Pro logic family.
News from Micrel ( 5 January 2001)
Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet transceiver
National Semiconductor has announced the DP83862, a low-cost, highly integrated dual-port 10/100/1000 physical layer transceiver.
News from National Semiconductor ( 5 January 2001)
RDP chosen to capture kelp data
User Application Article The National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research of New Zealand is studying the effect that tidal waves have on the kelps found in the country's coastal waters. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 5 January 2001)
Transducer signal conditioner shortform
RDP Electronics has published a new 6-page short-form colour brochure describing its full range of transducer signal conditioners. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 5 January 2001)
Transducer amplifiers for measurement
In addition to its industrial sensors, RDP also offers a range of low-cost and simple in-line transducer amplifiers for the measurement of position, pressure, load, torque and vibration. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 5 January 2001)
Schaffner distributor award returns to Hawnt
Schaffner EMC Ltd has named Hawnt Electronics as its distributor of the year for 2000. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner ( 5 January 2001)
Smaller microfarad microlayers
Taiyo Yuden has announced a breakthrough in its MK series to include a new 1uF multilayer chip capacitor in an ultra small 0402 size and Y5V temperature coefficient.
News from Taiyo Yuden Europe ( 5 January 2001)
Multilayer NTC chip thermistors
Taiyo Yuden's new high reliability multilayer NTC chip thermistors are 63mW devices in chip sizes of 0402 and 0603 with values from 47 to 150k Ohm.
News from Taiyo Yuden Europe ( 5 January 2001)
Bluetooth trio cover phones, PDAs and PCs
Taiyo Yuden introduces its new line of Bluetooth components with production and distribution of three digital short-range RF modules for wireless communication between portable consumer devices.
News from Taiyo Yuden Europe ( 5 January 2001)
Advances in Sensor Technologies
"Advances in Sensor Technologies" is a free one day seminar at the University of Warwick on the 8th February 2001.
News from Warwick Manufacturing Group ( 5 January 2001)
Development board for programmable analogue arrays
Anadigm - formerly Anadyne Microelectronics - has launched a development and evaluation board for field programmable analogue arrays (FPAAs).
News from Anadigm ( 4 January 2001)
IDEC sheds new light on windows
New options to the IDEC SLC30N combination display system include pushbuttons, key and selector switches, buzzers and half-size windows.
News from Idec Electronics ( 4 January 2001)
Noncontact water detection
Using a laser beam tuned to the resonant frequency of a water molecule, the SA1W sensor is able to detect any liquid or paste containing water molecules - without contact.
News from Idec Electronics ( 4 January 2001)
Euro Compact Catalogue from IDEC
Available now from IDEC Electronics of Basingstoke, is the all new Euro Compact Catalogue from IDEC.
News from Idec Electronics ( 4 January 2001)
Fast response from pressure transducer
RDP Electronic's CIP-Ultra pressure transducer range delivers high accuracy and fast response in conditions where rapid temperature changes defeat most compensation techniques. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 4 January 2001)
RFI becomes a TCB for the FCC
Radio Frequency Investigation (RFI) has been appointed as a Telecommunications Certification Body (TCB) by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the USA.
News from RFI Global Services ( 4 January 2001)
Smartcard consultancy and testing services
RFI is the first organisation in the UK to offer independent, commercial Smartcard development testing, consultancy and type approval services to manufacturers of Smartcard readers and terminals.
News from RFI Global Services ( 4 January 2001)
Cost-effective alternative networking
A cost effective alternative to established LSA+ copper wire termination is at the heart of the new CONNECT+ voice and data system launched in the UK by data and telecom specialist TUK.
News from TUK ( 4 January 2001)
Is Ethernet a Real Time Control Network?
"Is Ethernet a Real Time Control Network?" is the title of a free one day seminar at the University of Warwick, on the 31st January 2001.
News from Warwick Manufacturing Group ( 4 January 2001)
PC protection for harsh environments
Standard PC equipment can be used for control, test and measurement in any environment thanks to Armagard's range of off-the-shelf PC enclosures.
News from Armagard ( 2 January 2001)
PCs protected for zone 2 applications
To minimise the costs of computerisation in hazardous areas, Armagard offers a Restricted Breathing Enclosure for zone 2 classified areas.
News from Armagard ( 2 January 2001)
PC enclosures stay dry under pressure
Armagard's stainless steel PC enclosures have been independently approved to IP66 (high pressure water jets).
News from Armagard ( 2 January 2001)
Surge protection safeguards production
User Application Article Surge-protected PC enclosures supplied by Armagard minimised the damage and disruption caused by a recent electrical spike at a Johnson Matthey facility.
News from Armagard ( 2 January 2001)
Low-profile 150W AC/DC PSU fits on 1U shelf
Artesyn Technologies has launched a compact 150W power-factor-corrected AC/DC open-frame power supply, available with up to four outputs.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power ( 2 January 2001)
Plug and play servomotors
Control Techniques Dynamics has released a "plug and play" version of its Unimotor 190 AC brushless servomotor with an improved IP rating and new connectorised 190 housing.
News from Control Techniques Dynamics ( 2 January 2001)
DT Vision Foundry wins "Best in Test" award
Test and Measurement World has chosen Data Translation's machine vision solution DT Vision Foundry 2.5 as one of twelve winners of the "Best in Test" Award for 2000.
News from Data Translation ( 2 January 2001)
Half-VGA display at quarter-VGA price
The Maximiser half-VGA display from Densitron Technologies provides superior performance but at a price comparable with existing quarter-VGA displays. Brochure Available
News from Densitron Display Solutions ( 2 January 2001)
Button Mouse comes to Diamond
Diamond Electronics is to distribute the "Button Mouse PCB", "MediaPoint" and other force sensor products manufactured by InControl Solutions.
News from Diamond Electronics ( 2 January 2001)
High-performance DVI interface controller
New from Digital View comes a high performance interface controller featuring the new industry leading DVI specification.
News from Digital View ( 2 January 2001)
Low cost interface controller for rapid VGA
New from Digital View is a low-cost interface controller that provides direct VGA connection for a wide range of TFT LCD panels with resolutions of 640 x 480.
News from Digital View ( 2 January 2001)
High-performance XGA LCD controller
A low cost direct analogue LCD interface controller supporting XGA resolutions at up to 75Hz for less than £70 has been added to the Digital View range.
News from Digital View ( 2 January 2001)
RGB interface controller DSTN LCD panels
A DSTN LCD video controller, specifically designed to take PC video input from VGA up to SVGA resolution has been introduced by Digital View.
News from Digital View ( 2 January 2001)
Control products and instrumentation catalogue
E-T-A Circuit Breakers has published a new catalogue containing its extensive range of high-quality control products and instrumentation. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 2 January 2001)
High-current PSU adjusts down to 1.45V output
Excelsys Technologies has launched a high current output module for its 3gen series of configurable AC/DC power supplies featuring an adjustable output voltage which can go as low as 1.45V DC.
News from Excelsys Technologies ( 2 January 2001)
Multifunction insulation resistance tester
Fluke Corporation, a world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools, has introduced the Fluke 1520 MegOhmMeter. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 2 January 2001)
Batteries are wafer-thin, lightweight and powerful
Battery specialist, H-Squared Electronics is bursting to tell customers about a new power source that opens up a world of new applications and flexibility for design engineers.
News from H-Squared Electronics ( 2 January 2001)
Custom batteries pack in the power
Battery specialist, H-Squared Electronics offers a useful service in the production of custom-made battery packs designed for specific applications.
News from H-Squared Electronics ( 2 January 2001)
High-brightness LEDs are bright and colourful
Battery and component distributor, H-Squared Electronics can now offer its customers the high-brightness range of LEDs from Marl.
News from H-Squared Electronics ( 2 January 2001)
Low-cost contactor range
Just released to the UK market by IDEC Electronics of Basingstoke, is the all new YS Series of contactors and overload relays.
News from Idec Electronics ( 2 January 2001)
SmartRelay replaces conventional relays and timers
Just released to the UK market by IDEC Electronics of Basingstoke is the all new intelligent relay called "SmartRelay".
News from Idec Electronics ( 2 January 2001)
Earwigg debugs serial comms
Available now from Laplace Instruments, Earwigg is a new serial comms development and debugging tool, combining a Windows software utility program and an adapter that fits inline with the serial link.
News from Laplace Instruments ( 2 January 2001)
Novec fluids clean Swiss watches
User Application Article Two leading names in the Swiss watch industry have recently replaced their old cleaning processes, to adopt a faster and more efficient system featuring Novec Engineered Fluids, from 3M.
News from 3M Speciality Materials ( 2 January 2001)
Vision and motion move PCB production up a gear
User Application Article Channing Automation has set new standards for PCB eyelet insertion by combining the advanced motion control with state of the art vision technology from Omron in its latest production machinery.
News from Omron Electronics ( 2 January 2001)
Highly functional document management system
AutoCAD and MicroStation users who have been left stranded through the collapse of Motiva have a potential lifeline in the form of a free document management system from the UK called Columbus.
News from Ove Arup and Partners International ( 2 January 2001)
Voltage convertor runs UPS down to 110V
Power Control has introduced a new voltage convertor to ensure that its UPS systems provide a secure, no break supply to PLCs in all types of automated process industries.
News from Power Control ( 2 January 2001)
SIMEC adds SPICE to SIMPLORER
SIMEC has announced the availability of SPICE-Pack, a new extension to the popular multidomain system simulation package SIMPLORER.
News from SIMEC ( 2 January 2001)
Labyrinth RFI screening can brings RFI benefits
User Application Article A labyrinth RFI screening can is an effective one-part board-level alternative for PCB designs which would otherwise require solid metal enclosures or multiple screening cans.
News from Tecan ( 2 January 2001)
Mini rework stencils save time and money
Mini stencils from Tecan Stencils ensure accurate repeatable paste deposits are produced when replacing components such as QFPs, PLCCs and BGAs during PCB rework operations.
News from Tecan ( 2 January 2001)
Higher output current for voltage regulator
Torex Semiconductor has introduced a new high precision positive voltage regulator that combines large output current with a 'significantly' small dropout voltage.
News from Torex Semiconductor ( 2 January 2001)
Clamp takes the strain from RF connections
New from Tru-Connector is a strain relief clamp that fits onto the back of standard RF coaxial connectors and prevents damage to cables caused by repeated flexing.
News from Tru Corporation ( 2 January 2001)
Sponge fingers improve EM sealing
Warth International has designed a series of copper beryllium based finger strips which incorporate a high-wear-resistance closed cell sponge.
News from Warth International ( 2 January 2001)
Proximity switch for rotational direction sensing
In response to customer demand, Contrinex has introduced the M18-118 switch which combines two switches in a single housing for direction sensing.
News from Sensorbility ( 2 January 2001)
New battery technology for a longer life
CMP Batteries Standby Division has introduced the new Pulses Plus lithium battery range.
News from Exide Technologies ( 2 January 2001)
CMP to circumnavigate with Bullimore
CMP Batteries (Standby Division) has supplied Tony Bullimore with ruggedised marine batteries for his assault on The Race.
News from Exide Technologies ( 2 January 2001)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 63
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