News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 24 June
to Saturday 30 June 2001
Flash tester runs up to 128 devices at a time
With the ability to simultaneously test up to 128 devices, Advantest reckons its T5771 front-end Flash memory test system is a low-cost solution for achieving higher test throughput.
News from Advantest (Europe) (29 June 2001)
Motors offer precise control of speed and torque
Baldor has launched a range of AC vector-duty motors constructed using steel band techniques, for automation applications requiring very precise control of speed and torque. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (29 June 2001)
More current from laboratory power supply
TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) has introduced a new version of its best-selling CPX200 laboratory power-supply unit incorporating additional features and enhanced performance.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (29 June 2001)
Easy-to-use voltage-controlled electronic load
Datel's DTL22A is the first in a series of easy-to-use voltage-controlled electronic loads.
News from Datel (UK) (29 June 2001)
Signal conditioning indicator with free software
The E725 combined signal conditioner and local display unit for LVDTs from RDP Electronics can also be used to log data in real-time directly into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (29 June 2001)
Enclosure system features modular front
Rittal's TS8 enclosure system now features a new modular front designed to facilitate more flexible assembly of user levels. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (29 June 2001)
Shallow trench isolation boosts NOR Flash memories
The first 64Mbit NOR Flash memory devices to feature shallow trench insulation deliver space and power savings with higher performance and lower noise than conventional NOR devices.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (29 June 2001)
Digital controller runs from 24V DC power supply
A new 24V DC version of the UT100 Series of digital indicating controllers has been introduced by Yokogawa UK.
News from Yokogawa UK (29 June 2001)
Analysis stretched to latest IC packages
Ansoft has upgraded its advanced semiconductor packaging design tool, Turbo Package Analyser (TPA).
News from Ansoft Europe (28 June 2001)
Deutsch expands distribution network
Deutsch has expanded its UK distribution network with the addition of Active Electronics of High Wycombe and Campbell Collins of Stevenage.
News from Deutsch (28 June 2001)
Choice of frames for 40mm DC fans
The Jamicon range of 40mm DC fans from Fan Technology is now available in three different frame types.
News from Fan Technology (28 June 2001)
Compiler exploits PowerPC vector coprocessor
Green Hills Software has a new compiler for its Multi IDE that provides automatic vectorisation support for Motorola PowerPC processors equipped with the AltiVec vector-processing engine. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (28 June 2001)
Circular beam is a bonus for red laser diodes
Hitachi has announced the MARU Beam Series of red laser diodes which offers the world's first circular beam with a 1.2 (typical) aspect ratio in the 635nm wavelength band.
News from Hitachi Europe (28 June 2001)
Intersil and IDT to work on voice access solutions
Intersil has entered into a collaboration agreement with Integrated Device Technology (IDT) to develop voice access solutions for telecommunications applications.
News from Intersil (28 June 2001)
Microminiature side-actuated tactile switch
Designed to be compatible with surface-mount processes, ITT Industries, Cannon reckons its KMS microminiature side-actuated tactile switch is the next step in small side-actuated switches. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (28 June 2001)
Dual vertical headers use compliant pin interface
Molex has launched a line of Mini-Fit-CPI connectors to help eliminate the expense and problems associated with soldering headers to PC boards.
News from Molex UK (28 June 2001)
Shock- and vibration-resistant transducer
The MLP sensor from RDP Electronics is ideal for environmental applications, and is suitable for wet/dry differential or gauge measurements. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (28 June 2001)
One fibre or two for Fast Ethernet
Sequoia's Industrial Systems Division can now offer single-fibre operation on new Ethernet and Fast Ethernet technologies for system integrators and the Internet infrastructure market.
News from Sequoia Technology (28 June 2001)
Brushless DC motors produce minimal heat
The new Portescap 22mm brushless DC motors from Trident Engineering are capable of running speeds of up to 60,000rev/min and produce minimal heat even when generating maximum torque.
News from Trident Engineering (28 June 2001)
Entire car bodies flexibly and precisely machined
Entire car bodies can be flexibly and precisely machined with the Trumpf Lasercell 6005, aimed at prototype and medium batch production in the automotive, aerospace and plant engineering industries
News from Tru Corporation (28 June 2001)
Actel adds three in Europe and moves base
Actel has strengthened its European team with three new appointments, coincident with the move of its UK office.
News from Actel Europe (27 June 2001)
MATLAB driver allows sophisticated analysis
Amplicon Liveline now has a MATLAB driver for its PowerDAQ family of acquisition and control plug-in boards for the PCIbus.
News from Amplicon (27 June 2001)
Smallest claim for isolated 3V-in 3V-out DC/DCs
Designed for localised, spot power in low-power, space-constrained designs, the world's smallest isolated 1W DC/DC convertors are now available for power schemes requiring 3V input and output. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (27 June 2001)
Dual line interface handles multiple standards
The Exar XRT73L02 is a standards-compliant 3.3V two-channel transceiver line interface unit (LIU) for E3, DS3 and STS-1 applications.
News from Exar (27 June 2001)
Harting and RS go global
Harting has signed a global distribution agreement with RS Components.
News from Harting (27 June 2001)
IBM and National work on home gateways
IBM and National Semiconductor are jointly producing a solution for home gateways.
News from National Semiconductor (27 June 2001)
Versatile enclosure suspension system
Rolec's taraPlus suspension system is available with 18 system elements which, when combined with its three tube elements, make it extremely versatile.
News from OKW Enclosures (27 June 2001)
IP65 rated programmable linear actuators
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Division has launched a range of IP65 rated programmable linear actuators for use in environmentally challenging applications. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (27 June 2001)
Miniaturised sensors for force and pressure
RDP has added to its miniaturised sensors with the Model 13, a subminiature compression load cell, and the Model S, a miniature flush diaphragm gauge pressure transducer. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (27 June 2001)
Nepcon reports positive market outlook
The latest Nepcon exhibitor statistics make interesting reading in the light of the current economic climate, reports Reed Exhibitions.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (27 June 2001)
Omnidirectional bonus for miniature GPS antenna
Antenna specialist Sarantel has announced the PowerHelix GPS-P, a miniature GPS antenna which is omnidirectional and therefore tolerant of the orientation of the GPS receiver.
News from Sarantel (27 June 2001)
Wall-mount enclosure for fibre-optic cables
Schroff is offering a new wall-mount enclosure system for accommodating fibre-optic cables and telephone lines.
News from Schroff UK (27 June 2001)
SiGe Semiconductor extends reach into Asia-Pacific
SiGe Semiconductor has named Subodh Banerjee as director of sales, Asia-Pacific.
News from SiGe Semiconductor (27 June 2001)
Thermal simulation simplifies package design
ST Assembly Test Services (STATS) has extended its Simplified Package Modelling (SPM) services to customers in Europe and Asia.
News from ST Assembly Test Services (27 June 2001)
Chipset cuts development time for 2.5G handsets
Texas Instruments has released a complete hardware and software chipset solution for General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Class 12 wireless handsets.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (27 June 2001)
Laser development relationship announced
Jenoptik AG and the Trumpf Group have entered into a cooperative relationship in the high-performance diode laser sector, aimed at development of high-performance diode laser technology
News from Tru Corporation (27 June 2001)
Zero profile solderless socket
Now available from Tyco Electronics, the Holtite socket is part of the renowned Augat brand, which today claims the widest range of products available on the market. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (27 June 2001)
The Instrument Centre appointed by Agilent
Agilent Technologies has appointed The Instrument Centre (TIC) as a distributor for its range of low-cost professional benchtop instruments. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (26 June 2001)
Big Flash memory for 32bit RISC microcontroller
Available now, the SH7018F 32bit RISC microcontroller is the latest addition to the high-performance SuperH family from Hitachi.
News from Hitachi Europe (26 June 2001)
A/D convertor trio boost speed while cutting power
National Semiconductor has released a trio of low-power, high-speed ADCs it claims are ideal for communications and imaging applications.
News from National Semiconductor (26 June 2001)
Fibre depolariser operates from 1300 to 1610nm
ProtoDel has launched a broadband inline fibre depolariser to operate over the entire telecomms transmission network window (1300-1610nm).
News from Fiberlogix (26 June 2001)
ProtoDel opens US headquarters
ProtoDel, one of the world's leading suppliers of all-fibre optical components to the telecomms industry, has opened a US headquarters in 'Telecom Corridor', Richardson, Texas.
News from Fiberlogix (26 June 2001)
Starin gauges for when the going gets hot
Techni Measure has launched a new specialised strain gauge range designed for measurement of strain in applications where temperatures up to 800C occur.
News from Techni Measure (26 June 2001)
Force sensor operates in all three dimensions
New from Techni Measure, the 260A is a quartz force sensor with three separate sensing elements capable of simultaneous measurement of dynamic force in three orthogonal directions.
News from Techni Measure (26 June 2001)
TI is in with Zhone for ADSL trials
Zhone Technologies is to work with Texas Instruments to provide high-density ADSL infrastructure systems for field trials with leading operators worldwide.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (26 June 2001)
Easy-to-apply sealing caps protect stub splices
Tyco Electronics ES sealing caps provide both environmental and mechanical protection to stub splices in electrical harnesses for automotive, marine, aerospace and white goods applications. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection (26 June 2001)
ABB rescues chipboard manufacturer's biggest fan
User Application Article Tens of thousands of pounds worth of lost production at chipboard manufacturer Sonae Industria, Merseyside, has been saved by ABB Drives Alliance Partner Central Electrical.
News from ABB (25 June 2001)
Refurbishment for Fuji assembly kit
A comprehensive refurbishment capability for Fuji surface-mount assembly machines is now being offered on a Europe-wide basis by pre-owned equipment supplier alternativeSMT.
News from Alternative SMT (25 June 2001)
Angelic C compiler beats DSP benchmarks
EEMBC Certification Laboratories (ECL), the independent benchmarking certification service and embedded product testing organisation, has tested and certified Bops' new Halo C compiler.
News from Bops (25 June 2001)
Shortform catalogue covers the lot from Bulgin
Bulgin's new shortform catalogue details the complete range of standard product in an easily accessible format. Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components (25 June 2001)
Thermal management improves power control
Crydom reckons its market-leading thermal-management technology gives the L series single-phase power semiconductor bridge distinct advantages over discrete assemblies.
News from Crydom International (25 June 2001)
DEK downsizes, cutting 120 jobs worldwide
DEK has implemented a downsizing operation at its Weymouth manufacturing headquarters and overseas locations, involving 120 redundancies.
News from DEK (25 June 2001)
EMS aids development of prosthetic hands
User Application Article EMS has provided products and technical guidance on small DC motors and gearheads to the team at the Princess Margaret Rose Bio Engineering unit to help tham produce a child size artificial hand. Brochure Available
News from EMS (25 June 2001)
Caraccio is new Managing Director of Hypertac UK
Hypertac Europe has appointed Shaun Caraccio as the new Managing Director of Hypertac UK.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Hypertac (25 June 2001)
Dispense with high-viscosity structural adhesives
Designed to process high-viscosity materials, the SeeFlo 494 is ideally suited for dispensing structural adhesives.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (25 June 2001)
Quality of service is key to Gigabit Ethernet ICs
The MVTX2800 family of Gigabit Ethernet switching ICs from Zarlink Semiconductor deliver full-wire speed forwarding and leading quality of service features to metropolitan optical access equipment.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (25 June 2001)
Programmable and hard-wired logic embed together
QuickLogic has revealed its upcoming QuickMIPS ESP family with a fully characterised processor system, market-specific hard-wired functions and the industry's fastest programmable logic.
News from QuickLogic (25 June 2001)
Power-supply unit for stepper control system
A new 300VA CE-compliant power-supply unit has been introduced by SmartDrive for use with the company's recently introduced Taranis DSP-based stepper-motor control system.
News from SmartDrive (25 June 2001)
Surface-mount varicons for transient suppression
Now available exclusively in the UK is the comprehensive range of Keko varicon devices, designed to provide circuit protection against surge voltages and ESD effects.
News from VTM (UK) (25 June 2001)
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