News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 13 May
to Saturday 19 May 2001
Power connectors for tough environments
The ABPC range of power connectors is now available from Aerco, the Horsham based electromechanical component distributor.
News from Aerco (18 May 2001)
Relay eliminates phase sequence and loss problems
Carlo Gavazzi has introduced its new DPA51 monitoring relay, which eliminates phase sequence and phase loss problems in three-phase systems.
News from Carlo Gavazzi (18 May 2001)
Embedded motherboard configured for connectivity
The PATX3070 Pentium-class motherboard, now available from Crellon Microsystems, combines AGP graphics capability with a range of powerful interfaces.
News from Acal Microsystems (18 May 2001)
Optical transceiver runs backplanes at 1.5Gbit/s
Cypress Semiconductor has just introduced a new generation of HOTLink (high-speed optical transceiver link) transceivers for high-speed communications-switch backplane applications.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (18 May 2001)
Ceramic coaxial resonators improve circuit Q
Frequency products specialist Euroquartz has introduced new ceramic coaxial resonators that are ideal for use in a broad range of applications.
News from Euroquartz (18 May 2001)
FPGAs for rapid response to market opportunities
Gothic Components is targeting consumer applications such as handheld and home-entertainment equipment with new e-Appliance FPGAs from Actel.
News from Gothic Components (18 May 2001)
Easier real-time high-availability embedding
Green Hills Software has integrated its MULTI 2000 integrated development environment and fault-tolerant Integrity RTOS with Rational Software's visual development environment. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (18 May 2001)
The pen is mightier for PCB repair and rework
Techspray's new Trace Technologies range of PCB repair pens from Intertronics offers ease of use, quality and performance for board repair and rework.
News from Intertronics (18 May 2001)
Single-box L-I-V test solution for pulsed lasers
The Keithley Instruments Model 2520 pulsed laser diode test system is designed for electrical characterisation of laser diodes in either the chip/bar state or in finished modules. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (18 May 2001)
High-speed counter module runs up to 200kHz
Designed to increase the flexibility of the FP2 PLC system from Matsushita Electric Works, the FP2-HSC is a high-speed counter module capable of capturing inputs with frequencies up to 200kHz.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (18 May 2001)
Capacitor modules put PFC in the panel
PFC Engineering has released its SBA Series automatic capacitor modules, aimed directly at the panel and system builder marketplace.
News from PFC Engineering (18 May 2001)
RFI offers smart card reader type approvals
Radio Frequency Investigation (RFI) has become the first UK test house to achieve recognition by EMVCo for the type-approval testing of smart card terminals for Levels 1 and 2.
News from RFI Global Services (18 May 2001)
Upgraded tantalum chips hold more in less space
The Matsuo 267E range of tantalum chip capacitors, now available in the UK from Surtech Distribution, is an upgraded version of the established 267 Series with a number of enhancements.
News from Surtech Distribution (18 May 2001)
RISC processor cuts automotive display costs
Toshiba has expanded its family of processors for automotive applications with a high-performance RISC core based device that will dramatically simplify dashboard and cockpit displays.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (18 May 2001)
Industrial PSU for European compliance
Designed with the latest CE legislation in mind, the ACE-932AP industrial PS/2 power supply from Wordsworth Technology meets all the relevant safety and EMI requirements for European markets.
News from Wordsworth Technology (18 May 2001)
Surface-mount electrolytics come with high CVs
Alchip-MVE aluminium chip capacitors from Young ECC, Nippon Chemi Con's sole UK agent, feature an extended base platform on larger size devices to ensure a superior vibration withstand capability.
News from Young Electronics Group (18 May 2001)
Single-mode MT-RJ jack cable assemblies
A range of single-mode fibre-optic jack cable assemblies based on the industry-standard MT-RJ connector is now available from AMP Netconnect.
News from AMP Netconnect (17 May 2001)
Amplicon polishes up its website and catalogue
In the first of a series of major changes, Amplicon Liveline has relaunched its website and also redefined its catalogue to fall inline with ongoing customer requirements.
News from Amplicon (17 May 2001)
Fully integrated servo at a stepper-type price
Like other SmartMotors, the Animatics SM2315 is a controller, amplifier and encoder built into a true brushless DC servomotor, but at a one-off cost of just $499.
News from Animatics (17 May 2001)
Swing handle fits extremely narrow cabinet frames
Extremely narrow cabinet frames are desirable to increase useable space, so now Emka has made it possible to have an external rod locking system within this narrow margin. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (17 May 2001)
IMS optimistic after Q1 results
Integrated Measurement Systems has announced results for its first quarter ended 31st March 2001.
News from Integrated Measurement Systems (IMS) (17 May 2001)
Web-based tool suite integrates design teams
DxDesigner is a new web-based solution that Innoveda claims redefines the paradigm for design creation.
News from Innoveda (17 May 2001)
Multifunction grip handles off-road shocks
ITT Industries, Cannon has introduced a new multifunction grip handle, designed specifically for the robust demands of the off-road industry. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (17 May 2001)
Virtual Instrumentation hardware and software
Running on a PC, VInstrumentation from Kyle Data Services provides a complete low-cost real-time-display data-acquisition and control system.
News from Kyle Electronic Design (17 May 2001)
Automation technology roadshows
Mitsubishi Electric in conjunction with Pilz, Baumer Electric and Lutze are running a series of breakfast-based automation technology roadshows and seminars, running throughout May and June. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (17 May 2001)
Modular open I/O fieldbus technology
Moeller has introduced a new generation of compact, modular fieldbus I/O products, representing a quantum leap in user friendly, high-performance fieldbus technology.
News from Moeller Electric (17 May 2001)
Modules condition a range of sensor signals
National Instruments has released new Signal Conditioning Component modules for frequency to voltage conversion, integrated circuit piezoelectric accelerometers and RTDs. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (17 May 2001)
Low-cost data acquisition card runs from a laptop
National Instruments has released its lowest cost E Series data acquisition (DAQ) device for PCMCIA. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (17 May 2001)
Suppression capacitors go onboard
Onboard Electronics has taken on Iskra's KNB series of metallised polypropylene film capacitors for RFI suppression.
News from Onboard Electronics (17 May 2001)
Compact and cost effective flat panels
ATouch, the leading developer of input devices for the worldwide electronic display industry, has named PanelX as the global online distributor for its new range of unified touch screen solutions.
News from PanelX (17 May 2001)
Advice on high-speed interfaces
The Samtec Signal Integrity Group combines an in-house staff of engineers and a full capabilities electrical test lab to field questions and concerns on high-speed interfaces.
News from Samtec (17 May 2001)
Compact fuses extended to 8 and 10A ratings
Schurter has extended its MSTU and MXT 250V Microfuse ranges to include both 8 and 10A rated devices. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (17 May 2001)
Single-cell charge pumps save portable space
Designers can cut board area by up to 25% while enhancing power efficiency in systems that operate on a single-cell battery thanks to a new family of low-power DC/DC convertors from Texas Instruments.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (17 May 2001)
Flash mixed-signal MCUs stand by at under 1uA
A new family of mixed-signal 16bit Flash microcontrollers that are the industry's first to break the 1uA standby-current barrier is now available from Texas Instruments.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (17 May 2001)
Taking the backache out of roadside weed spraying
User Application Article The Animatics SmartMotor is at the heart of a novel and effective solution to weed control on the highways of California.
News from Animatics (16 May 2001)
IP65 sealing extends integrated motor range
Animatics has released its 2300 series and 3400 series IP65 SmartMotors for wash-down, dusty, corrosive or outdoor environments.
News from Animatics (16 May 2001)
Effective customer segregation in data centres
IMsuite from APW Internet Business Solutions is a modular system for delineating and segregating individual areas in multi-client data centres.
News from Vero Electronics (16 May 2001)
PFC controller chip saves space in compliance
The FAN7527 from Fairchild Semiconductor is a power factor correction controller IC for use with power MOSFETs in electronic ballast and other low-power switch-mode power supply applications.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (16 May 2001)
Fairchild wins STACK Silver Medal
Fairchild Semiconductor has been awarded the prestigious Silver Medal for 2000 by STACK International, one of the world's largest components users groups.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (16 May 2001)
High-frequency inductors for wireless applications
Flint is introducing two new ranges of nanohenry inductors for a whole spectrum of mobile, cordless and wireless designs including Bluetooth applications.
News from Flint (16 May 2001)
Microcontroller upgrades popular applications
Specialist distributor GD Technik offers the new H8/3052F 16bit microcontroller from Hitachi.
News from GD Technik (16 May 2001)
Cutting the cost of hi-rel satellite devices
NEC's low-earth orbit L-Grade high-reliability devices include transistors and monolithic microwave ICs (MMICs) in both silicon and gallium arsenide (GaAs) technologies.
News from NEC Electronics (Europe) (16 May 2001)
High-accuracy multifunction chip mounter
Panasonic Factory Automation has expanded its family of compact modular placement machines with the launch of the new high-accuracy, modular style, CM301 multifunction chip mounter.
News from Panasonic Industrial Europe (16 May 2001)
On-site support keeps machinery running
Panasonic Industrial has introduced a new level of on-site technical support that will help customers of its Factory Automation systems to optimise their PCB production processes.
News from Panasonic Industrial Europe (16 May 2001)
Analyser addresses 2.5G design verification
Tektronix has announced an important new option for testing mobile handsets for General Packet Radio System (GPRS) compliance. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (16 May 2001)
Protocol stack simplifies DSP Internet connection
Texas Instruments has unveiled a TCP/IP stack optimised for the TMS320C6000 digital signal processor.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (16 May 2001)
Switch range switches brand
Formerly a Thomas and Betts range, Alcoswitch is now under the Tyco Electronics banner. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (16 May 2001)
Wolfson adds 2001 to distribution team
Wolfson Microelectronics has appointmented 2001 Electronics Components as a distributor for Great Britain and Ireland.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (16 May 2001)
Bluetooth analysis via the USB
At the Embedded Systems Show Yokogawa Martron is introducing a new Bluetooth analyser to complement its range of test and measurement tools for communications and bus protocol analysis.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (16 May 2001)
Portable jitter analysis for SDH and SONET systems
Anritsu has introduced the MP1580A, a portable jitter analyser for 2.5/10Gbit/s SDH/SONET fibre-optic transmission systems.
News from Anritsu (UK) (15 May 2001)
Modular shrouded headers show their versatility
Versatile modular shrouded headers, that can be assembled in a huge range of permutations and configurations, have been introduced by Deltron Roxburgh.
News from Abacus Deltron (15 May 2001)
Solid electrolyte capacitors live longer
Samwha Electric UK has introduced a new high reliability series of solid electrolytic capacitors for long-life applications up to 50kh.
News from Easby Electronics (15 May 2001)
Euroquartz, Frequency Products and Webster unite
Three UK crystals companies with combined experience totalling over 50 years have pooled their resources in a merger.
News from Euroquartz (15 May 2001)
Dynamic diode duo improve TV horizontal voltage
New from Fairchild Semiconductor, the FFPF60B150DS is a copackaged damper and modulation diode pair for improving horizontal voltage control in colour televisions and monitors.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (15 May 2001)
Waveform maths functions enhance Fluke ScopeMeters
Fluke has upgraded its 190 Series ScopeMeters with a new firmware release that adds powerful waveform mathematics capabilities. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (15 May 2001)
Dispensing brushes reduce wastage
The I and J Fisnar dispensing accessories product range has been expanded to incorporate two new dispensing brushes.
News from Intertronics (15 May 2001)
Horizontal electroless copper process aids 3D PCBs
Shipley's Circuposit 4000 is the latest in a series of high performance, self-accelerating electroless copper technologies for horizontal metallisation of PCBs.
News from Shipley Europe (15 May 2001)
Expandable braids are flexible at low temperatures
Tyco Electronics has added braided sleevings to its Raychem range of overprotection products for electrical harnesses and fluid management systems. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection (15 May 2001)
Patch panels come with free mounting plugs
Specialist networking distributor Wadsworth is the only company to offer the world's most advanced Category 5E patch panels with free Rack Snap rack mounting plugs.
News from Wadsworth Electronics (15 May 2001)
AC drives range to new applications
ABB has extended the range of one of the key elements in its ACS 600 drives family, by introducing new IGBT supply unit frame sizes.
News from ABB (14 May 2001)
Chassis adds eight PCI slots
Adept Scientific announces the release of the new Satellite series PCI expansion chassis from Measurement Computing Corporation, the new name of ComputerBoards. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (14 May 2001)
Innoveda keeps up PADS design contest
Innoveda has announced plans for its Design Contest 2001.
News from Innoveda (14 May 2001)
LynxOS gains Zebra routing protocols and net-SNMP
LynuxWorks has added Zebra routing and net-SNMP management protocols to its popular real-time operating system LynxOS.
News from LynuxWorks (14 May 2001)
Mentor holds Scotland and Ireland Designer Forum
Mentor Graphics is inviting engineers North of the border to attend the first Mentor Graphics Scotland and Ireland Designer Forum, cosponsored by Xilinx, on Tuesday 5th June 2001.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (14 May 2001)
5MHz rail-to-rail op amp consumes 90% less power
A tiny 5MHz operational amplifier with rail-to-rail output, that consumes one-tenth the power and occupies half the space of competing devices is now available from Micrel Semiconductor.
News from Micrel (14 May 2001)
Micrel acquires Kendin Communications
Micrel is to acquire Kendin Communications, a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets high-performance ICs for the communications and networking markets.
News from Micrel (14 May 2001)
Hot-swap power controllers integrate MOSFETs
A highly integrated family of -70V hot-swap power controllers designed especially for telecomms switch applications is now available from Micrel Semiconductor.
News from Micrel (14 May 2001)
Complete motion control package less than GBP 200
Parker Hannifin EMD is offering its new XL25i stepper drive and indexer, together with a compatible 23 frame motor and PC-based motion control software, for just GBP 199. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (14 May 2001)
Coating protects aluminium substrates
Poeton Industries has extended its Apticote range with the introduction of Apticote Keronite 3000.
News from Poeton Industries (14 May 2001)
Cost-effective calculation of PCB trace impedance
Polar Instruments' popular PC-based controlled impedance field solver has been upgraded with new calculations, new structures and a goal seeker calculator.
News from Polar Instruments Europe (14 May 2001)
Resettable protection for set-top boxes
Raychem has released a new, coated version of its 90V radial leaded PolySwitch resettable fuses - the BBR550 and BBR750 devices.
News from Raychem Circuit Protection (14 May 2001)
Drive conditioning package includes EMC and PFC
A revolutionary modular system for frequency drives which both lowers costs and makes life easier for panel builders has been launched by REO UK. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (14 May 2001)
Bridges extend CompactPCI backplanes
Rittal Electronic Systems (RES) is now able to offer palette bridges, which fit on the rear of a CompactPCI backplane to extend the PCI slot count beyond the statutory eight slots. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (14 May 2001)
IR gains licence to ship rad-hard devices
International Rectifier has become the first company to secure a bulk export licence for power semiconductors used in communications satellites and other high radiation environments.
News from International Rectifier (14 May 2001)
Silicon Vision comes to Teradyne for sensor tester
Silicon Vision has purchased a Teradyne IP750 image sensor test system for multisite testing of CCD and CMOS image sensor devices.
News from Teradyne (14 May 2001)
System monitors quality of wire terminations
A system representing a major advance in the quality control of wire termination is now available from Tyco Electronics. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Global Application Tooling (14 May 2001)
Terminator provides quality of a full-size press
A new terminator, specifically designed for crimping terminals of 2.5mm2 (14awg) or less, has been developed by Tyco Electronics. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Global Application Tooling (14 May 2001)
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