News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 7 October
to Saturday 13 October 2001
Chip provides a digital view of temperature
The AD7314 is a complete temperature monitoring system in an 8-lead micro-SOIC package.
News from Analog Devices (12 October 2001)
DSP needs no ASICs to run software basestations
Analog Devices has unveiled a new DSP equipped with Layer 1 software that together are claimed to reduce system costs of 3G infrastructure equipment by up to 50%.
News from Analog Devices (12 October 2001)
Analysing the networks of the future
Anritsu has introduced the MD1230A, a portable high-performance analyser for the next generation of IP networks.
News from Anritsu (UK) (12 October 2001)
Industrial connecters adapt to PCBs
A new range of adapters for interfacing industrial connectors to PCBs has been introduced by Harting.
News from Harting (12 October 2001)
Tiny pressure sensor comes to the surface
The Sensing and Control business of Honeywell has introduced the 26PC SMT (surface mount technology) Series sensor, the first product offering in its 20PC SMT pressure sensor family.
News from Honeywell Control Systems - Sensing and Control (12 October 2001)
Low high-frequency ESR for aluminium electrolytics
The new NRSG series of radial leaded aluminium electrolytic capacitors, from NIC Eurotech feature ultra low ESR and impedance at high frequency.
News from NIC Components Europe (12 October 2001)
Transit enclosures guaranteed unbreakable for life
Serpac has launched the new unbreakable R Series transit enclosures with a lifetime guarantee.
News from OKW Enclosures (12 October 2001)
Full duplex acoustic echo canceller runs on DSP
Russian DSP software company Spirit has announced the release of highly optimised full duplex acoustic echo canceller (AEC) compliant to ITU-T G.167.
News from Spirit DSP (12 October 2001)
Linux support for OMAP
Texas Instruments has announced that its OMAP wireless architecture will support the Linux operating system.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (12 October 2001)
I/O connector runs up to 5Gbit/s
Specifically designed for Infiniband applications, the SpeedPac I/O connector enables the processor to operate at optimum speed and thus removes the historical bottleneck of the PCIbus I/O bandwidth. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (12 October 2001)
Snap-in electrolytic capacitors
Yageo LG and LH Series aluminium electrolytic capacitors are general-purpose I/O filtering devices with snap-in radial leads that make them easy to mount on PCBs prior to flow-soldering.
News from VTM (UK) (12 October 2001)
Solid-state reliability for position sensors
Now available from Aerco is a range of solid-state position sensors from Honeywell.
News from Aerco (11 October 2001)
14bit A/D conversion at 105Msample/s
Analog Devices is claiming another industry breakthrough with the first 14bit ADC to run at 105Msample/s.
News from Analog Devices (11 October 2001)
IC-style DC/DC convertors improve reliability
C and D Technologies (NCL) has expanded its family of IC-style DC/DC convertors by launching two miniature, 3.3V-input, dual-output parts. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (11 October 2001)
TCP/IP stack provides embedded Internet
CMX-MicroNet from Computer Solutions is a new TCP/IP software stack that provides low-cost Internet access for any embedded 8 or 16bit microprocessor.
News from Computer Solutions (11 October 2001)
A rainbow of mains leads
Genalog can now supply a range of coloured mains power leads that can be used for identification, co-ordination of even decorative purposes.
News from Genalog (11 October 2001)
Hungerhausen at the interface for Cannon
ITT Industries, Cannon has appointed Peter Hungerhausen as European Sales and Marketing Manager for the company's interface controls products. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (11 October 2001)
Optical DSP aims for 8TOPS performance level
Lenslet Labs has unveiled the world's first commercial optics-based digital signal processing technology, following a successful technology demonstration.
News from Lenslet (11 October 2001)
Inverse multiplexing for ATM
Zarlink Semiconductor has expanded its ATM family with three new multirate, inverse multiplexing for ATM (IMA) chips offering 4-, 8- and 16-port densities.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (11 October 2001)
Catalogue features industrial interconnection
Molex has released a catalogue of products available from its industrial division, focusing on its broad range of solderless terminals, wire management products and connectors.
News from Molex UK (11 October 2001)
Compact cabinets feature 19in mounting
The Minirack cabinet is now available from Schroff.
News from Schroff UK (11 October 2001)
Trident appointed by Motraxx
Trident Engineering has been appointed as the exclusive UK agent for Motraxx.
News from Trident Engineering (11 October 2001)
Monitor and keyboard cram into 1U-high panel
American Power Conversion (APC) has released an all-in-one, 1U rack-mount LCD monitor/keyboard drawer.
News from American Power Conversion (10 October 2001)
Bluesocket cofounder to spearhead European push
Bluesocket cofounder Philip Bates has taken the role of Executive Vice President and General Manager, UK.
News from Bluesocket (10 October 2001)
Metal-framed fans are faster to fit
Fan Technology now supplies a range of metal-framed equipment fans that are fitted with threaded holes that greatly reduce fixing times and lower production costs.
News from Fan Technology (10 October 2001)
Double layer capacitors cover for backup batteries
Designers seeking alternatives to conventional batteries can benefit from Flint's new range of 'gold' capacitors for applications such as memory backup and coverage during battery replacement.
News from Flint (10 October 2001)
Hierarchical approach adds structure to design
Monterey Design Systems has announced version 2.2 of IC Wizard, the hierarchical design planner that drives its System-Driven Physical Design solution.
News from Monterey Design Systems (10 October 2001)
Frugal LED driver saves components too
The SC600 LED driver incorporates Semtech's new mAhXLife (milliamp hours extended life) technology to produce a highly efficient, tightly regulated, output voltage to power LED backlighting.
News from Semtech (10 October 2001)
GSM, GPS and Internet merge onboard
Sequoia Technology has a product which combines GSM, GPS and Internet technologies to make them available for quick and easy introduction into applications such as vehicle tracking devices.
News from Sequoia Technology (10 October 2001)
Alliance adds IP database to prototyping solution
Silicon Perspective Corp (SPC) has become a member of the EDA Ambassador Programme sponsored by Virtual Silicon Technology.
News from Silicon Perspective Corporation (10 October 2001)
Simpler switching with smaller gate drivers
International Rectifier has a new series of 600V MOSFET and IGBT gate driver ICs that are the simplest, smallest and lowest cost MOSFET or IGBT gate driver solution for applications up to 12kW.
News from International Rectifier (10 October 2001)
Flash steps into standard IDE drive slots
SMART Modular Technologies has expanded its high performance ATA storage product family with the introduction of 44-pin IDE Flash drives in industry standard 1.8 and 2.5in form factors.
News from SMART Modular Technologies (10 October 2001)
Convertor produces 40A from a quarter brick
SynQor has introduced a 40A quarter-brick-sized isolated DC/DC convertor. Brochure Available
News from SynQor Europe (10 October 2001)
Physical design planner aids telecomms ASIC design
User Application Article NEC Electronics (Europe) has successfully used Synopsys' Chip Architect physical design planner to tape out a 3.8 million gate, 622MHz telecommunications ASIC chip.
News from Synopsys (10 October 2001)
Cool 17W amplifier needs no sink
Texas Instruments has introduced the industry's first 17W filter-free Class-D audio amplifier that enhances audio fidelity while maintaining high efficiency.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (10 October 2001)
Brochure aids MOSFET specification
The Toshiba power MOSFET 2001 brochure combines in-depth information on MOSFET products and packages with an easy-to-use selection matrix for rapid identification of the best devices.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (10 October 2001)
TTPCom and RIM edge towards GPRS-based email
Research In Motion (RIM) is using TTPCom's GPRS protocol stack and related DSP code for its BlackBerry wireless email solution in Europe.
News from TTPCom (10 October 2001)
Novel low-force universal test machine
Ametek has launched the LFPlus single-column universal testing machine designed for material testing and force measurement applications up to 1kN.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 9 October 2001)
Compact power solution protects multiple racks
American Power Conversion (APC) has expanded its Symmetra Power Array line of fully scalable and redundant power protection solutions with the new Symmetra rack-mount.
News from American Power Conversion ( 9 October 2001)
Amino gets next wave of cash and two directors
In a second round of private equity funding co-ordinated by Peel Hunt, financial institutions in the City of London have invested GBP 3 million in Amino Communications.
News from Amino Communications ( 9 October 2001)
Ansoft bucks the trend with Q1 gains
Ansoft has announced financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended 31st July 2001.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 9 October 2001)
Zuken takes Ansoft for signal integrity analysis
In response to customer demand for industry standard analysis capabilities, Zuken is to use Ansoft's new ANF neutral file format interfaces for advanced 3D signal integrity analysis.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 9 October 2001)
Clark takes charge of design solutions
Steve Clark has been appointed as the director of Arrow Design Solutions, the design-in focused group recently created by Arrow Electronics.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) ( 9 October 2001)
Brecis uses Avant! for physical SoC design
Brecis Communications has selected Avant!'s SinglePass-SoC flow to implement the physical design of the world's first multiservice processor (MSP).
News from Avant! Corporation ( 9 October 2001)
Smart motors gain dynamic braking to stop quicker
Baldor has added dynamic braking to its SmartMotor range of integrated inverters and three-phase AC motors. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 9 October 2001)
A4-size PC with display ready to embed
New from BF is the Mini104 range of low-cost A4-sized PCs with built-in display monitors, for industrial and control and automation applications.
News from BF Technology ( 9 October 2001)
CDT licenses its light-emitting polymer displays
Cambridge Display Technology has granted a licence to Edinburgh-based startup MicroEmissive Displays to manufacture and sell miniature high-resolution light emitting polymer displays.
News from Cambridge Display Technology ( 9 October 2001)
Enclosed head printing gains support worldwide
User Application Article Enclosed-head screen printing was introduced to the electronics assembly industry in 1997, and aimed to reduce materials wastage, minimise operator intervention and tighten process control.
News from DEK ( 9 October 2001)
Low gate drive voltage lets IGBTs swap for MOSFETs
Fairchild Semiconductor has released its new generation of IGBTs designed to replace 500/600V MOSFETs in switch mode power supply, power factor correction and other high-power applications.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 9 October 2001)
LDOs feature superior noise and ripple rejection
Fairchild Semiconductor has unveiled key additions to its product portfolio acquired as a result of the company's recent purchase of Impala Linear Corporation.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 9 October 2001)
Calibration guide for test and measurement
GAMBICA has produced a leaflet to guide industry in the selection of the most appropriate service to meet calibration requirements.
News from Gambica ( 9 October 2001)
Handbook gives the lowdown on radio testers
IFR has a new comprehensive handbook covering its entire suite of radio test systems.
News from IFR Systems ( 9 October 2001)
Combo gets the timing right in real time
I-Logix and Tri-Pacific Software have released RapidRMA for Rhapsody, a version of the industry leading RMA timing and schedulability analysis software integrated with I-Logix' Rhapsody.
News from I-Logix Europe ( 9 October 2001)
Single-component adhesive keeps dice in place
Intertronics has announced the introduction of Thermoset MD-140, a silver-filled die-attach adhesive with excellent electrical and thermal performance.
News from Intertronics ( 9 October 2001)
IndigoVision looks for digital video partners
IndigoVision has set up a partner programme designed to continue the growth of its VideoBridge technology as the worldwide de facto industry standard in video security and surveillance.
News from IndigoVision ( 9 October 2001)
Keithley and Celestry in joint support pact
Keithley Instruments has entered a co-operative agreement with Celestry Design Technologies. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments ( 9 October 2001)
LaserBit expands to the UK
LaserBit Communications, the British-American-Hungarian developer of laser-based communications systems, has set up a subsidiary company in the UK.
News from LaserBit Communications ( 9 October 2001)
LSI provides approved modem performance
LSI Logic has announced two significant successes with Correlant Communications (formerly known as TurboNet), the top OEM supplier of DOCSIS cable modems.
News from LSI Europe ( 9 October 2001)
Verification extends to mask making
Mentor Graphics has extended its Calibre technology to include the capability to export IC layout data directly into mask-writer formats.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 9 October 2001)
Adelante helps Mentor address DSP-based SoCs
Mentor Graphics and Adelante Technologies have formed a partnership that will enable Mentor Graphics to broaden the scope of its Platform Express SoC design kit to include embedded DSP.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 9 October 2001)
Mentor gets cosy with ACE
Mentor Graphics today announced the addition of Associated Compiler Experts bv (ACE) to its Certified Technology Provider (CTP) programme.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 9 October 2001)
Hitachi signs-off ModelSim simulator
The ModelSim hardware description language (HDL) simulator from Mentor Graphics subsidiary Model Technology has received Verilog sign-off from Hitachi.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 9 October 2001)
MIPS cores join Synopsis IP library
More than 25,000 design engineers who use the Synopsys DesignWare IP library to jump-start their designs will soon have access to the MIPS Technologies highly configurable MIPS32 4KE family of synthes
News from MIPS Technologies ( 9 October 2001)
36Mbit SRAM is optimised for 100% bus usage
MoSys is shipping its high-density, low-power 36Mbit memory, making it the first to market with this level of bit density.
News from MoSys ( 9 October 2001)
Virata licenses 1T-SRAM technology from MoSys
Virata has licensed MoSys' 1T-SRAM embedded memory technology, which will be incorporated in Virata's future products.
News from MoSys ( 9 October 2001)
SiGe:C process technology slims down to 0.18um
Motorola has disclosed its next-generation 0.18-micron silicon germanium:carbon (SiGe:C) process technology.
News from Freescale Semiconductor ( 9 October 2001)
Motion control joins acquisition software
Text-based programmers now can quickly and accurately integrate motion into measurement applications created with Measurement Studio. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 9 October 2001)
Sensor has a contrasting view
Omron has solved the problem of detecting target marks that contrast with their background with the development of the E3MV contrast sensor.
News from Omron Electronics ( 9 October 2001)
Controller has an extra-large memory
Siemens Automation and Drives is expanding its range of Simatic S7-200 micro PLCs with the CPU 226XM, a device with an extra-large memory.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 9 October 2001)
Motor drives get rolling roads running
User Application Article Automotive equipment supplier Cirrus Technologies has teamed up with Siemens Automation and Drives to produce a new generation of rolling roads for use in end of line manufacturing applications.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 9 October 2001)
Custom tester aids fast release of prescaler
Giga Solution Tech Co has designed a customised mass production test solution for SiGe Semiconductor's D602 static prescaler.
News from SiGe Semiconductor ( 9 October 2001)
IR sets up high-voltage design centre in Italy
International Rectifier has opened a new design facility in Pavia, Italy.
News from International Rectifier ( 9 October 2001)
DSP-based vocoders use low MIPS and little memory
Moscow-based DSP specialist Spirit has announced the launch of a series of optimised proprietary vocoder solutions in the form of high-quality speech compression algorithms.
News from Spirit DSP ( 9 October 2001)
Cores for celebration at growing IP library
Synopsys is adding microprocessor cores from Infineon, MIPS Technologies and NEC to its industry-leading DesignWare IP library.
News from Synopsys ( 9 October 2001)
Synopsis design centres join ARM design programme
Synopsys Professional Services has joined ATAP, the ARM technology access programme.
News from Synopsys ( 9 October 2001)
Grapy is new Teradyne field operations manager
Charles Grapy has been appointed Field Operations Manager for Semiconductor Test Europe at Teradyne.
News from Teradyne ( 9 October 2001)
TI in Microsoft's pocket
Texas Instruments' standard OMAP wireless processing products are to support the Microsoft Windows-Powered Pocket PC 2002 software platform, the next-generation software for PDAs.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 9 October 2001)
Transceiver chip is easy on the battery
Texas Instruments has entered the low-power radio market with a single-chip RF transceiver for the licence-free European 868-870MHz and US 902-928MHz ISM bands.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 9 October 2001)
Mobilian to use TTPCom Bluetooth in chipset
Mobilian Corp has licensed TTPCom's Bluetooth technology for its TrueRadio Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi) combination product.
News from TTPCom ( 9 October 2001)
Press-fit technology improves throughput
User Application Article Sanmina Dublin, the leading contract manufacturer to the electronics manufacturing services market, has invested in advanced servoelectric press-fit technology from ASG, part of Tyco Electronics. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Global Application Tooling ( 9 October 2001)
Prototype platform takes latest DSP onboard
The 600MHz TMS320C6416 DSP from Texas Instruments has now been integrated into Motorola Computer Group's ComStruct CPCI/C6800 prototype platform, just one week after the device started sampling.
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing ( 9 October 2001)
Radar tester checks out automotive sensors
Anritsu has introduced the ME7220A, a radar test system that uses innovative design techniques to create a price and performance breakthrough in testing components, sensors, modules and systems.
News from Anritsu (UK) ( 8 October 2001)
RF generator offers wide amplitude range
The TGR1040, new from Thurlby Thandar Instruments, is a low-cost synthesised signal generator which incorporates essential features required for most RF development, test and service work.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 8 October 2001)
10in enclosures go up the wall in SOHO
Boss has introduced a flat-packed wall-mounted rack conforming to the new 10in standard and aimed specifically at network installers and integrators specialising in the SOHO environment.
News from Boss Enclosures ( 8 October 2001)
Acquisition in the air
Now available from sound and vibration measurement specialist Bruel and Kjaer is a range of air data products for use in flight test and similar applications.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK ( 8 October 2001)
External medical supplies repel nasty fluids
Condor Power Supplies has released a new range of external 60W supplies.
News from SL Power Electronics Corporation ( 8 October 2001)
Transceivers accelerate backplane signalling
Fairchild Semiconductor has released the industry's first 1 and 2bit Gunning Transceiver Logic Plus (GTLP) transceivers in 8-lead packaging.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 8 October 2001)
A piece of cake at Radio Solutions 2001
LPRS comes to Radio Solutions 2001 with its new recipe for successful low-power radio. Brochure Available
News from Low Power Radio Solutions ( 8 October 2001)
Flat-panel display for medical applications
Planar Systems has introduced a new dual-mode version of its VitalScreen flat-panel display platform for medical equipment applications.
News from Planar Systems ( 8 October 2001)
Toolset accelerates 3G development
RadioScape has announced the worldwide availability of the RadioLab 3G 2.0 system-level design toolset.
News from RadioScape ( 8 October 2001)
Modem card quadruples communications density
RAD Data Communications has introduced the ASMi-31CQ quad IDSL modem card, which extends the local loop over twisted pair, two-wire unconditioned lines.
News from RAD Data Communications ( 8 October 2001)
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