News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 15 July
to Saturday 21 July 2001
Omron takes Anadigm arrays to Japan
Anadigm and Omron have entered an alliance to market field programmable analogue array (FPAA) products and technology in Japan.
News from Anadigm (20 July 2001)
First protocol test solutions for 3G terminals
The world's first comprehensive protocol test solutions for 3G terminals have been launched for the first time in the Asia-Pacific region by Anite Telecoms.
News from Anite Telecoms (20 July 2001)
45-degree strips cram in more sockets
A novel 13A socket system from Aphel now offers 45-degree orientation for its well established DB2000 socket strip programme.
News from Aphel (20 July 2001)
Drives with optional positioning intelligence
Baldor has expanded its innovative Flex range of digital servomotor drives with higher-power versions that operate direct from 400/460V three-phase supplies. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (20 July 2001)
Surface-mount crystals are just 1mm high
Frequency products specialist Euroquartz has a new range of ultraminiature surface-mount crystals that offer a footprint size of just 3.5 x 6.2mm and very low profile height of just 1mm.
News from Euroquartz (20 July 2001)
Hitachi joins GSM baseband market with two IC set
Hitachi has moved into GSM baseband with the launch of the THAMIS baseband chipset.
News from Hitachi Europe (20 July 2001)
PCI links to Fibre Channel at 2Gbit/s
LSI Logic has added a range of single, dual and quad 2Gbit/s PCI-X Fibre Channel host adapters to its already successful line of PCI Fibre Channel products.
News from LSI Europe (20 July 2001)
MIPS down 21% on the quarter
MIPS Technologies has reported its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended 30th June 2001.
News from MIPS Technologies (20 July 2001)
Vision system sheds new light on inspection
Nikon reckons its new Nexiv VMR series is set to become the standard by which all other vision metrology systems are measured. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (20 July 2001)
Variable optical attenuators and shutters
ProtoDel International is to launch a new range of variable optical attenuators and shutters for the shrinking telecomms market.
News from Fiberlogix (20 July 2001)
Reference design kit checks out programmable logic
The QuickLogic QV-DSP1RDK is a comprehensive RDK (reference development kit) that speeds system-on-chip designs for all members of the QuickDSP and Eclipse families.
News from QuickLogic (20 July 2001)
Resistor array puts eight in an SM package
The MNR18 chip resistor array from Rohm simplifies circuit design and reduces component count by integrating eight resistors with values up to 1Mz into a single, miniature surface mount package.
News from Rohm Electronics (20 July 2001)
Sealed PCB-mount signal switching relay
Measuring a mere 12.5 x 7.5 x 10mm for low-volume requirements, the OEG TSC series miniature PCB relays from Tyco Electronics are 1 Form C (SPDT) signal switching relays. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (20 July 2001)
Read all about Wadsworth
Specifiers, installers, maintainers and users of equipment for voice and data networking, broadcast systems and electrical cabling can now obtain their free copy of the new Wadsworth catalogue.
News from Wadsworth Electronics (20 July 2001)
Testers boost mixed-signal SoC throughput
Advantest has released two new test systems aimed at mixed-signal SoCs: the T6683 has a top speed of 1GHz and up to 2048 test pins; the T6673 runs at up to 500MHz with a maximum of 1024 test pins
News from Advantest (Europe) (19 July 2001)
14bit I/O for the usual price of 12bit
Adept Scientific has the new PCI-DAS64/M1/14 analogue and digital I/O board from Measurement Computing. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (19 July 2001)
Standard coaxial connectors on demand
Aerco has set up a new co-axial sourcing service designed to help customers overcome major delivery problems on standard coaxial connectors.
News from Aerco (19 July 2001)
Replacement batteries protect laptop data
American Power Conversion has released a line of laptop batteries that are compatible with more than 60 models of leading notebook PCs.
News from American Power Conversion (19 July 2001)
Amino and Cyan aim for $3-per-node powerline nets
Amino Communications and Cyan Technology are collaborating on a powerline communications system that builds control and sensing capabilities into home appliances.
News from Amino Communications (19 July 2001)
Software simplifies shrinking power supplies
Ansoft has released PEmag 4.0 - the latest version of its magnetic component design software for power electronics.
News from Ansoft Europe (19 July 2001)
Artesys reports losses less than expected
Artesyn Technologies has today reported financial results for the second quarter ended 29th June 2001.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (19 July 2001)
Verification for IBM's latest logic
Available now from Avant! are production-ready Hercules-II physical verification rule files for design rule checking IBM's 0.13-micron CMOS 8SF foundry logic process technology.
News from Avant! Corporation (19 July 2001)
Single-fibre transceiver beats SONET and SDH specs
Bookham Technology's new single-fibre transceiver range offers transmitter output power and receiver sensitivity performance exceeding specifications for SONET and SDH bidirectional operation.
News from Bookham (19 July 2001)
Cruickshanks tackles Chomerics' key accounts
Chomerics has appointed Rob Cruickshanks to the position of key account manager for Scotland and the North of England.
News from Chomerics Europe (19 July 2001)
The connection from Japan to Hastings
Connector specialist Deutsch recently entertained important visitors when two Japanese engineers from the Jupitor company attended company training on mil/aero technology.
News from Deutsch (19 July 2001)
Low on-state resistance puts MOSFETs in ballasts
Fairchild Semiconductor has a new family of TO-92L-packaged N-channel MOSFETs designed to provide improved performance and lower cost than I-PAK MOSFETs in compact ballast applications.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (19 July 2001)
Card reader meets PC by USB
Flint Smart is introducing an addition to its swipe card reader range, which offers simple interfacing to PC-based systems through a built-in USB interface.
News from Flint (19 July 2001)
Slimmest wire-to-board connectors yet
Flint is offering customers its slimmest wire-to-board connectors yet, with the introduction of the DF19 from Hirose.
News from Flint (19 July 2001)
Less power needed for the big screen
Fujitsu Hitachi Plasma Display (FHP) is entering mass production of 42in high-definition plasma display panels (PDPs) based on its newly developed TERES circuit technology.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (19 July 2001)
Logic packaging is so tiny
A new family of logic parts with a tiny footprint has been introduced by GD Technik.
News from GD Technik (19 July 2001)
Website simplifies drive programming
Hitachi's global drives software development partner HID has enhanced its DriveManager support website.
News from HID (19 July 2001)
Interface speeds real-time development
QNX Software Systems and I-Logix have developed a new interface that will enable users of I-Logix' Rhapsody application development platform to develop applications for the QNX RTOS.
News from I-Logix Europe (19 July 2001)
Improved power management for Pentium III PCs
Two new PWM linear power system controllers from Intersil are optimised for the latest Pentium III desktop PCs conforming to Intel's VRM 8.5 standard for advanced power management.
News from Intersil (19 July 2001)
Hellyer takes IndigoVision to market
IndigoVision Group has appointed former Worldcom, BT and AT Kearney executive Harry Hellyer to the post of vice president of worldwide marketing.
News from IndigoVision (19 July 2001)
Slimline slide switches save space
The OS series of C and K slide switches from ITT Cannon feature a compact design to save PCB space. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (19 July 2001)
Industrial supplies now come with PFC
Lambda has added three new models to its popular DRP series of DIN-rail mounted power supplies: the DRP144-1, DRP288-1 and DRP600-1. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (19 July 2001)
Bridge cuts drive harmonics
Mitsubishi Electric has released a high-current active bridge unit for its variable speed drive ranges, which is designed to eliminate unwanted harmonics caused by traditional drive controllers. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (19 July 2001)
IDT takes MIPS 32bit core for comms SoCs
MIPS Technologies has licensed its 32bit MIPS32 4Kc processor core to IDT who will use it to develop high-performance SoC designs for the communications market.
News from MIPS Technologies (19 July 2001)
Broadcom to use 64bit MIPS core in set-top boxes
Broadcom has taken a license for several additional MIPS products, including the new MIPS64 5Kf core.
News from MIPS Technologies (19 July 2001)
Power on the DIN rail
Moeller Electric has introduced the Easypower 0.5, a DIN-rail mounted unit that is specifically designed to supply power to the DC versions of its Easy range of control relays.
News from Moeller Electric (19 July 2001)
Long-life Flash rivals EEPROM for microcontrollers
The latest Flash MCUs from Motorola offer typically 100,000 write/erase cycles and 50-year data retention.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (19 July 2001)
Interface puts VXI and PCI together
New from National Instruments, the VXI-PCI8340 Series of products incorporate MXI-3 technology and the options for flexible or long-distance cabling into VXI systems. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (19 July 2001)
Simple solution for powering set-top boxes
National Semiconductor reckons its new PWM inverting switching regulator provides the smallest, lowest-noise and easiest-to-use power solution for the tuner voltage in set-top boxes.
News from National Semiconductor (19 July 2001)
Variable transformers put to the test
REO has introduced a range of variable transformers, with reversing motor drives and cam-operated limit switches. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (19 July 2001)
Coupler boosts automotive testing to 42V at 60A
Schaffner has addressed the latest trend in automotive electronics systems with the release of a high-current coupler which upgrades its NSG 5000 test system to 42V. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (19 July 2001)
Linear FET controllers for space-saving PSU design
Semtech has a new family of linear FET controllers that enable simple, space-saving design of distributed single and dual power supplies on primary and peripheral circuit boards.
News from Semtech (19 July 2001)
Long-life position transducers
Adding to its line of subminiature position transducers, SpaceAge Control now offers the Series 173, 174, and 175.
News from SpaceAge Control (19 July 2001)
CMOS oscillators boost crystal performance
Torex Semiconductor has unveiled three new series of high-frequency crystal oscillators designed to boost the frequencies of cheaper crystal oscillators to a maximum of 125MHz.
News from Torex Semiconductor (19 July 2001)
Direct-conversion GSM handsets approved
Acer CM and two other major customers have achieved full type approval (FTA) for GSM handsets with radios based on the HD15514XF (B4) direct conversion GSM transceiver IC.
News from TTPCom (19 July 2001)
DIP-switches do the job in half the space
Available in even sizes from two to ten positions, Tyco Electronics' Alcoswitch GDH series half-pitch DIP-switches provide the performance of 2.54mm centreline devices in a package half the size. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (19 July 2001)
Crystals shrink to the surface
Advanced Crystal Technology has further reduced the size of surface-mount crystals by introducing the ACT200.
News from Advanced Crystal Technology (18 July 2001)
Monitored fan trays for balanced cooling
APW Electronics has introduced a new range of monitored fan trays (MFTs) for use in its own IMserv server racks or in any standard 19in enclosure.
News from APW Enclosure Solutions (18 July 2001)
Elpida Memory goes for Avant!'s Taurus-OPC
Elpida Memory has selected Avant!'s Taurus-OPC as the optical proximity correction (OPC) solution for its advanced 0.13-micron DRAM production processes.
News from Avant! Corporation (18 July 2001)
Touchscreen panel PC for harsh environments
BF Group has launched the Axiom P5000 touchscreen panel PC, suitable for use in industrial and harsh environments.
News from BF Technology (18 July 2001)
Flash drives for reliable data storage
GD Technik has introduced a new family of solid-state Flash IDE drives from White Electronic Designs.
News from GD Technik (18 July 2001)
Small instrument housings reveal all
Hammond Electronics has introduced ice blue translucent versions of its popular 1591 Series small instrument housings.
News from Hammond Electronics (18 July 2001)
Modules ease FPGA-based digital signal processing
Building on the recent addition of FPGA modules to the popular Hunt Engineering Heron range for modular DSP, the Heron-FPGA3 and Heron-IO2 modules use Virtex II FPGAs from Xilinx.
News from Hunt Engineering (18 July 2001)
IndigoVision licenses VideoBridge to Ultrak
IndigoVision has signed a multi-million-dollar licensing agreement with US security company Ultrak to incorporate VideoBridge technology into Ultrak's new range of digital CCTV products.
News from IndigoVision (18 July 2001)
High efficiency from low-profile quarter brick
Lambda's latest DC/DC power module is claimed to offer the highest efficiency and lowest height of any quarter-brick unit on the market. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (18 July 2001)
National and TSMC conclude interface process
National Semiconductor has successfully transacted a RosettaNet Partner Interface Process (PIP) with its first foundry partner, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.
News from National Semiconductor (18 July 2001)
Ultrastable ceramic chips target Bluetooth
NIC Eurotech has added a new range of low ESR multilayer ceramic chip capacitors to its portfolio of products.
News from NIC Components Europe (18 July 2001)
No gasket required for screened enclosures
Rolec's new conForm enclosures are specially designed to protect highly sensitive electronic components against radio frequency interference.
News from OKW Enclosures (18 July 2001)
8bit microcontrollers run faster
Steatite has introduced three new general-purpose 8bit microcontrollers featuring 21 bidirectional I/O lines and a powerful RISC-like instruction set.
News from Steatite Group (18 July 2001)
Three-axis accelerometer weighs less than 0.5g
Endevco's latest miniature triaxial piezoresistive accelerometer, now available from Bruel and Kjaer, is ideal for use in biomechanical research applications such as the study of head injuries.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (17 July 2001)
Modular CompactPCI enclosure takes up to eight
BVM has released the cPC1000, a modular CompactPCI enclosure, available in many different user-defined configurations.
News from BVM (17 July 2001)
Hitachi on top of Europe?
Hitachi reckons it reached the top of Europe last week when a team consisting of twelve of its electronic components specialists scaled Mont Blanc.
News from Hitachi Europe (17 July 2001)
16bit MCU boasts Flash and EEPROM at 8bit prices
Hitachi has released a new Flash microcontroller that uses multichip package technology to add on-chip EEPROM to the device.
News from Hitachi Europe (17 July 2001)
iBiquity Digital uses IKOS VStation
Leading AM and FM digital broadcast technology developer iBiquity Digital has purchased a VStation-5M emulation system from IKOS Systems to be used for system integration and verification.
News from IKOS Systems (17 July 2001)
Shape-based rules-driven PCB design package
The PowerPCB 200 Series is a new mid-range configuration of Innoveda's popular PowerPCB printed-circuit-board layout solution.
News from Innoveda (17 July 2001)
Rework system provides even heating
The Sniper-WB, available from Kaisertech, has been developed to rework PCBs as small as 51 x 51mm right up to 508 x 610mm, and even larger boards can be accommodated by special request. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (17 July 2001)
Equivalence checker goes multilingual
Mentor Graphics has released an enhanced version of its FormalPro formal verification tool aimed at multi-million-gate ASIC and SoC designs.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (17 July 2001)
Reference design slashes cost of digital receivers
Driving down the design costs of digital radios, Texas Instruments and RadioScape have developed the industry's most cost-effective reference design for Eureka-147 DAB receivers.
News from RadioScape (17 July 2001)
Half-size fibre connection system
Radiall has a new range of fibre-optic connectors, cables and assemblies specifically designed for telecomms and datacomms applications.
News from Radiall (17 July 2001)
Emissions test packages for in-house compliance
Available now from Schaffner EMC, Emipak Plus is a range of cost-effective EMC emissions compliance packages which form an ideal platform for companies considering in-house EMC testing. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (17 July 2001)
Low resistance boosts signal connector range
Schurter has released a range of data and signal connectors, comprising 2.5, 3.5 and 6.3mm two- and three-pole plugs and sockets. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (17 July 2001)
Stainless-steel pressure sensors
The new Series 13 and 19 stainless-steel pressure sensors are ideal for applications where aggressive liquids and gases need to be measured.
News from Sensortechnics UK (17 July 2001)
Tiny PCB-mounting sensors for precise pressure
Sensortechnics' new piezoresistive PCM P-grade sensors offer precise pressure measurement.
News from Sensortechnics UK (17 July 2001)
High-efficiency regulators cut PSU power drain
Seiko Instruments is claiming an efficiency as high as 94% for its S-8532 series of step-down (buck) switching regulator controllers.
News from Seiko Instruments (17 July 2001)
CompactFlash card stores half a CD's worth of data
SMART Modular Technologies has expanded its Flash product line to include a new 320Mbyte Type I ATA CompactFlash (CF) card as the first product within its new high performance ATA storage family.
News from SMART Modular Technologies (17 July 2001)
Video switch routes composite video
Available from New Japan Radio's exclusive representative in the UK, Young ECC, the NJM2277 video switch routes composite video from a set-top box (STB) or VCR to the TV.
News from Young Electronics Group (17 July 2001)
Three-phase motor control IC has back-EMF sensing
The A8906CLB from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a bidirectional three-phase brushless DC motor controller/driver integrated circuit with back-EMF sensing.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (16 July 2001)
UPS with lightning-strike compensation guarantee
The Back-UPS ES 350 and Back-UPS ES 500 from APC provide continuous power and hardware protection, incorporate country specific outlets and offer features normally only found on expensive units.
News from American Power Conversion (16 July 2001)
White LED backlit mono graphics modules
A new range of standard white LED backlit mono graphics modules is now available from Anders Electronics. Brochure Available
News from Anders Electronics (16 July 2001)
High-speed analysis for boards and IC packages
SIwave from Ansoft is a novel tool designed to solve the power delivery and signal integrity problems prevalent in today's high-speed printed circuit boards and complex IC packages.
News from Ansoft Europe (16 July 2001)
Eval board puts ColdFire in networking role
In a departure from traditional ColdFire evaluation platforms, the latest development kit adopts a systems solution focusing on the embedded networking properties of the MCF5272.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (16 July 2001)
Switchers aid multichannel audio analysis
The SWR-2122 range of audio switchers, exclusively in the UK from TTi, are high-performance audio routing switchers for use with the Audio Precision System One and System Two audio analysers.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (16 July 2001)
Cypress gets into bed with Lucent
Cypress Semiconductor has signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement with Lucent Technologies to strengthen the relationship between the two companies.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (16 July 2001)
High-integrity RTOS secures MIPS designs
Green Hills Software has announced the availability of its fault-tolerant Integrity RTOS for the MIPS32 architecture and compatible processor cores. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (16 July 2001)
Fily gets his cards from Hitachi
Hitachi has appointed Frederic Fily as Marketing Manager to its growing Smart Card Business Group.
News from Hitachi Europe (16 July 2001)
Clock generators aim at networking
IDT has expanded its clock-management portfolio with the introduction of a new clock generator family ideally suited for high-performance communications and networking applications.
News from IDT (16 July 2001)
BAE Systems goes to IFR for calibration and repair
IFR has entered into a five year agreement with BAE Systems for the provision of test equipment calibration and repair services.
News from IFR Systems (16 July 2001)
Rental programme provides low-cost SoC emulation
IKOS Systems has launched a rental and rent-to-own programme, iEN (iEmulate Now).
News from IKOS Systems (16 July 2001)
Reference design shrinks wireless networking
Intersil has released the industry's smallest wireless reference design.
News from Intersil (16 July 2001)
Kit aids 0.18-micron mixed-signal design
Mentor Graphics and TSMC have announced immediate availability of the first off-the-shelf analogue design kits for TSMC's analogue/mixed-signal (AMS) process technologies.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (16 July 2001)
4MHz op amp cuts size and power consumption
A tiny 4MHz rail-to-rail operational amplifier that operates from a 2.7V supply while consuming only 81uW is now available from Micrel Semiconductor.
News from Micrel (16 July 2001)
X-Change convertor offers cost-effective routing
Now available from Microtel, the Eloquence X-Change is designed to provide cost-effective routing by acting as an exchange between E1, G.703/G.704 and X.21 protocols.
News from Microtel (16 July 2001)
Chipset saves space, cuts costs for TDMA handsets
Zarlink Semiconductor has announced a new highly integrated RF chipset for cellular handsets operating in dual-mode TDMA/AMPS networks.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (16 July 2001)
Bench/rack-mount supplies with up to 3kW output
Delta SM Series switched-mode DC power supplies from Powerline offer output ratings up to 3kW, and are suited to benchtop use or rack mounting in laboratory or industrial applications.
News from Powerline (16 July 2001)
Remote receiver decoder unit talks many languages
The 105 series remote receiver decoder from RF Solutions can operate as either a radio, infra-red or pager system.
News from RF Solutions (16 July 2001)
One-stop shopping for EMC calibration
Schaffner is combining its extensive UKAS-approved calibration services for conducted EMC test equipment and RF instrumentation into one, with the launch of the CalShop 'one-stop' service. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (16 July 2001)
Schaffner begins its own EMC awareness campaign
Schaffner is embarking on its own "EMC awareness campaign" to help the electrical and electronics industries come to terms with continuing EMC compliance. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (16 July 2001)
Walker joins Schaffner to fine tune distribution
Schaffner EMC has appointed a new distribution manager. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (16 July 2001)
Low-cost miniature push-pull voltage controller
New from Semtech, the SC4820 is a low-power pulsewidth modulator (PWM) controller intended for power conversion using push-pull or bridge topologies.
News from Semtech (16 July 2001)
Double the datarate from big byte DIMMs
SMART Modular Technologies has expanded its PC1600/2100 module lineup to include 1Gbyte double-datarate dual-inline memory modules (DIMMs).
News from SMART Modular Technologies (16 July 2001)
Low-cost static control wrist strap
Static Control Components has introduced a low-cost static control wrist strap that enables users to comply with ESD control requirements when working on sensitive components and assemblies.
News from Static Control Components (Europe) (16 July 2001)
Alcatel uses TI DSPs for VoDSL solution
Alcatel is incorporate TI's programmable DSPs into its leading central office VoDSL solution, enabling service providers to maximise revenue for digital voice services over existing copper.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (16 July 2001)
LCD module simplifies XGA display design
Featuring an analogue RGB video interface, an integrated inverter and two CCFL backlights, the latest 15in TFT LCD from Toshiba will simplify XGA high-brightness display applications.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (16 July 2001)
Geode processor saves embedded PC power
Designed for DIN-rail or wall-mount applications, the DIN-300 is equipped with a Wafer-5820-300 GX1-300 embedded board and 64Mbyte SODIMM as standard.
News from Wordsworth Technology (16 July 2001)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 108
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