News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date

Sunday 4 February
to Saturday 10 February 2001

Portable spectrum analyser automates comms tests

New from IFR Systems, the 2399 portable spectrum analyser is aimed at a wide range of applications from mobile comms service workshops to broadcast TV and education.

News from IFR Systems ( 9 February 2001)

Single-output Alpha delivers concentrated power

Lambda has introduced a new single-output version of its 1000W Alpha.  Brochure Available 

News from Lambda ( 9 February 2001)

Voltage regulator provides portable precision

Torex Semiconductor has introduced the XC6202 series of high-voltage positive voltage regulator ICs.

News from Torex Semiconductor ( 9 February 2001)

High-brightness LEDs are smaller and more frugal

Toshiba has launched two new series of surface mount LEDs that combine high-brightness, low-current operation with one of the industry's smallest LED packages.

News from Toshiba Electronics Europe ( 9 February 2001)

Yokogawa and Ando agree to strategic alliance

Yokogawa Electric and Ando Electric have signed a partnership agreement to collaborate on business strategies for their test and measurement and semiconductor test equipment product lines.

News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 9 February 2001)

Reference design provides quick start for STBs

Amino Communications has published its Advanced Set-top Box (ASTB) Reference Design.

News from Amino Communications ( 8 February 2001)

SoC in a Box provides full VoIP solution

DSP specialist Bops has announced what it claims is the industry's first SoC in a Box with its carrier-class VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) solution.

News from Bops ( 8 February 2001)

Dual sided colour plastic card printer

DED has announced a new printer from Eltron that is capable of producing extremely high quality and durable cards ideal for applications in harsh environments.

News from DED ( 8 February 2001)

Fujitsu and XSYS to put MPEG-2 video on the road

Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe is working closely with XSYS Interactive Research to implement its MPEG-2 encoder in a sophisticated in-car digital video and data distribution system.

News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe ( 8 February 2001)

JUKI expands distribution force

To meet increasing demand, JUKI Automation Systems has appointed Caledonian Technologies as its exclusive distributor for Scotland.

News from Juki Automation Systems ( 8 February 2001)

SoC includes SD Card and Bluetooth compatibility

New from LinkUp Systems, the L7210 is a low-power, high-performance processor for smart cellular phones, wireless Internet terminals, PDAs, music players and Internet appliances.

News from LinkUp Systems ( 8 February 2001)

innoCOMM boosts National's wireless portfolio

National Semiconductor has strengthened its position in wireless communications with the news it is to acquire innoCOMM wireless, a leading developer of chipsets for wireless networking.

News from National Semiconductor ( 8 February 2001)

Boomer shrinks stereo headphone amplification

New from National Semiconductor, the LM4811 Boomer audio amplifier is a 105mW stereo headphone amplifier for use in 3 and 5V systems requiring a headphone output and volume control.

News from National Semiconductor ( 8 February 2001)

A lot of hot air about plastics assembly

Phasa Developments will be highlighting the manufacturing cost and time saving advantages of plastic hot air assembly at the forthcoming Southern Manufacturing 2001 Exhibition.

News from Phasa Developments ( 8 February 2001)

RFI gains SAR accreditation from UKAS

Hampshire-based Radio Frequency Investigation (RFI) is now accredited by UKAS for its SAR test facility for mobile phones.

News from RFI Global Services ( 8 February 2001)

Mil-Spec DC/DC convertors live long and prosper

Instead of using optocouplers, XP's full Mil-Spec DC/DC convertors use a patented magnetic feedback solution to deliver long-term reliability.

News from XP Power ( 8 February 2001)

Cypress puts USB 2.0 control all in one chip

Cypress Semiconductor reckons its EZ-USB FX2 is the world's first USB 2.0 integrated peripheral controller.

News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 7 February 2001)

Easy integration for data acquisition board

New from Data Translation, the DT3010-268 is a multifunction PCIbus data acquisition module offering a standard off-the-shelf SCSI-3 connector.

News from Data Translation ( 7 February 2001)

Displaytech panels available from Densitron

Display technology specialist Densitron has been appointed sole representative for a range of highly innovative American display technology products.  Brochure Available 

News from Densitron Display Solutions ( 7 February 2001)

CompactPCI connectors feature hot-swap coding

The new MJ04 series 2mm metric connector system from JAE complies with the IEC 1076-4-101 electrical and mechanical specification for CompactPCI interconnection.

News from JAE Europe ( 7 February 2001)

Rodless linear actuators for accurate positioning

The ER series of rodless linear actuators from Micromech achieve accurate step and repeat positioning for small- to medium-sized components.

News from Micromech ( 7 February 2001)

Packet processor for broadband networks

Mitel Semiconductor has introduced the world's highest density AAL2 segmentation and re-assembly (SAR) device.

News from Zarlink Semiconductor ( 7 February 2001)

Sensor opens up noncontact vibration testing

Polytec has developed a laser doppler vibrometer (LDV) which it claims overcomes the usual barriers to online vibration testing of products during the manufacturing process.

News from Polytec ( 7 February 2001)

LVDTs slim down to save space

RDP's extensive D5-G range of LVDT displacement sensors have a maximum 25mm range in a body diameter no greater than 9.5mm.  Brochure Available 

News from RDP Electronics ( 7 February 2001)

Handling claws for ATE and subassembly

Rietschle's Zephyr multi-claw series are dry-running air compressors and vacuum pumps with applications from ATE to vacuum handling and pneumatic conveying.

News from Rietschle Thomas ( 7 February 2001)

White LED driver IC lights up cellphones

Rohm has launched a device that will simplify the design of mobile phones requiring full colour backlights by delivering the increased voltages and driving functionality demanded by white LEDs.

News from Rohm Electronics ( 7 February 2001)

Greenpar comes back with low-cost coax connectors

A new family of coax connectors, specifically designed to meet the price-performance requirements of commercial RF applications has been announced by Tyco Electronics.  Brochure Available 

News from Tyco Electronics UK ( 7 February 2001)

LCR bridge sets new price-performance standard

The LCR400, new from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is a precision LCR bridge with a built-in 4-terminal test fixture and a full limits comparator for component sorting.

News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 6 February 2001)

FPGAs updated over the web

Celoxica has announced the DK1 design suite, software that enables a fundamentally new approach to the design of electronic hardware.

News from Celoxica ( 6 February 2001)

Low-power SBC crams in compatibility

Designed to run from a single 5V power supply, the CPU-C3VE from DSL meets PC/104-Plus standards for full IBM-AT and PCI compatibility.

News from Datasound Laboratories ( 6 February 2001)

Credit-card-sized PC

According to Datasound Laboratories, with its credit-card-sized package, the smartModule is the perfect choice for OEMs seeking high performance in the smallest of footprints.

News from Datasound Laboratories ( 6 February 2001)

Capacitors can stand the heat

Samwha Electric UK is offering two ranges of low impedance radial electrolytic capacitors suitable for use in switch-mode power supplies, or automobile and other applications up to 125C.

News from Easby Electronics ( 6 February 2001)

Feller boosts UK plug and connector output

Feller (UK) has increased the availability of some of its most popular plugs and connectors with the addition of new moulding machines and assembly lines at its South Shields plant.

News from Feller (UK) ( 6 February 2001)

Controller aids Voice-over-IP applications

Intersil is addressing the need for more reliable, toll grade voice-band telephony in broadband systems with a new gateway controller IC for use in Voice-over-Internet Protocol applications.

News from Intersil ( 6 February 2001)

Rugged backplanes for MIL or industry

Mektron Systems has launched a complete range of high performance VME and VME 64 Extensions backplanes designed specifically for ruggedised military COTS as well as commercial applications.

News from Elma-Mektron ( 6 February 2001)

Leadless leadframe package shrinks LDO

National Semiconductor has introduced a full-featured 500mA LDO regulator for medium-current applications in computing devices and portable products.

News from National Semiconductor ( 6 February 2001)

Film sensors change colour under pressure

Sensor Products Inc has developed Pressurex Pressure Points tactile force indicating films.

News from Sensor Products ( 6 February 2001)

No-break UPS goes on and on

In response to demands by customers requiring nonstop power for critical installations, Socomec has expanded its UPS Enterprise range with the introduction of the High Availability model.

News from Socomec Sicon UPS ( 6 February 2001)

High PFC keeps rack-mount UPS available

Socomec UPS has expanded its comprehensive Egys range of line interactive systems to include a rack-mounted version.

News from Socomec Sicon UPS ( 6 February 2001)

The fastest rectifiers in the west

The MUR range of ultrafast rectifiers from Solid State Supplies have been specifically designed to provide optimised performance of forward voltage drop with a reverse recovery time of 25ns.

News from Solid State Supplies ( 6 February 2001)

Stylish, slimline 12in touchscreen LCD monitor

WASP has introduced a stylish, slimline 12in touchscreen LCD monitor.

News from Wasp ( 6 February 2001)

Viterbi adds weight to Flarion

Flarion Technologies has appointed Dr Andrew J Viterbi to its board of directors.

News from Qualcomm ( 6 February 2001)

Eco-friendly electrolytic capacitors

Easby Electronics is stocking a new range of high reliability aluminium electrolytics from Nichicon which are designed to have less adverse impact on the environment than standard products.

News from Easby Electronics ( 5 February 2001)

Fluke sweetens ScopeMeter package

Fluke UK is offering a free accessory kit worth over £280 for all customers trading in an oscilloscope when purchasing a new Fluke ScopeMeter 190 Series.  Brochure Available 

News from Fluke (UK) ( 5 February 2001)

Oki joins inSilicon's USB fan club

inSilicon Corp has announced a technology licensing agreement for Oki Electric Industry Co to use its enabling USB communications technologies.

News from inSilicon Corp ( 5 February 2001)

Graduate recruitment initiative from website

Jimfinder.com, the manufacturing and engineering job site, has launched a graduate recruitment initiative called JimFinder on Campus, a joint venture with two print magazines

News from Jimfinder.com ( 5 February 2001)

Stacked BGA crams in chips for compact designs

ST Assembly Test Services (STATS) has launched a new integrated circuit package for the wired and wireless communications markets.

News from ST Assembly Test Services ( 5 February 2001)

Motorola and Surf to develop access solutions

Surf Communication Solutions and Motorola are to provide bundled silicon and software solutions aimed at the high-growth telecommunications access market.

News from Surf Communication Solutions ( 5 February 2001)

Net Insight uses Toshiba ASIC for 8Gbit/s switch

 User Application Article  Stockholm-based Net Insight AB has developed a high-performance, single-chip, multi-service switch capable of speeds up to 8Gbit/s using advanced ASIC technology from Toshiba.

News from Toshiba Electronics Europe ( 5 February 2001)

Total number of news releases published during the week: 49

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