News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 November
to Saturday 24 November 2001
200W switcher gains power factor correction
Amplicon Liveline has upgraded its successful PU200 range of 200W switch mode power supplies with the addition of power factor correction.
News from Amplicon (23 November 2001)
More precision from JFET op amps
Analog Devices has a new range of precision JFET op amps with performance for demanding applications such as optical networking, wireless basestations, medical CT scanners and ATE.
News from Analog Devices (23 November 2001)
High efficiency keeps convertors cooler
The S15 and S25 series from Broadband TelCom Power are aimed at the telecommunication, industrial electronics, mobile telecommunication and distributed power markets.
News from BTCPower (23 November 2001)
Bus switches to a smoother voltage change
Fairchild Semiconductor has released eight high-bit-count FST bus switches with TruTranslation circuitry for interfacing 5.0V inputs to 3.3V outputs.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (23 November 2001)
Algorithms cut FPGA place and route in half
QuickLogic has released version 9.1 of its QuickWorks development software.
News from QuickLogic (23 November 2001)
Mixed-signal front end aims for set-top boxes
Analog Devices has released the AD9877, the newest member of its Mixed-Signal Front End (MxFE) product family.
News from Analog Devices (22 November 2001)
Hot-swap AC/DC power supply for 19in racks
Broadband TelCom Power (BTC Power) has released the RPM series 800W AC/DC power module, including power factor correction.
News from BTCPower (22 November 2001)
STN LCD controller handles 64K colours
Hitachi has released what it says is the world's first single-chip colour STN LCD controller for 65,536 colours.
News from Hitachi Europe (22 November 2001)
Interlocking project gets its modelling software
Statemate Magnum, from I-Logix, with model checking capability developed by OSC, has been chosen by the Euro-Interlocking project, putting it at the heart of development in the European rail industry
News from I-Logix Europe (22 November 2001)
Fume extraction unit won't break the bank
Kaisertech's new KT4 fume extraction unit has been designed to remove toxic fumes and vapours from the workbench. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (22 November 2001)
Infra-red scope checks semiconductor materials
A new system for infra-red observation has been developed by Olympus for use with the BX51 metallurgical microscope. Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (22 November 2001)
Four in one for transient voltage suppression
Semtech reckons its SFC3.3-4 low-voltage ChipClamp TVS (transient voltage suppressor) array is a breakthrough ESD-protection device for portable and low-operating-voltage electronics.
News from Semtech (22 November 2001)
Kit teaches how to use a scope
The new Tektronix operator training kit provides education about the features, uses and basic operation of an oscilloscope through its extensive instructions and step-by-step lab exercises. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (22 November 2001)
IP cores pass Bluetooth testing
Working with test house 7 layers UK Ltd, TTPCom has qualified its Bluetooth IP core solution to version 1.1 of the Bluetooth specification.
News from TTPCom (22 November 2001)
Spring pressure connection system secures blocks
Now stocked by Aerco are the 236 and 256 series of PCB-mount terminal blocks from Wago that use the highly innovative cage clamp spring pressure connection system.
News from Aerco (21 November 2001)
Flat transformers boost convertor power density
Broadband TelCom Power (BTCPower) has used patented flat transformer technology to redefine performance of the industry-standard quarter-brick (58 x 37 x 11mm) DC/DC convertor.
News from BTCPower (21 November 2001)
STMicroelectronics uses Cadence VCC methodology
User Application Article STMicroelectronics has selected the Cadence Virtual Component Co-Design (VCC) for both its automotive and digital consumer platform system-level design methodology and design flow.
News from Cadence Design Systems (21 November 2001)
Streamlined debugging for embedded ARMs
Now available from Computer Solutions is the latest model in the Abatron BDI2000 range of high-speed BDM/JTAG debuggers based on GNU software tools.
News from Computer Solutions (21 November 2001)
Kit claims easy LCD applications
A new analogue interface controller kit, complete with all necessary accessories packaged in a single box - with a single part number - has been introduced by Digital View.
News from Digital View (21 November 2001)
Video controller drives LCDs and plasma displays
A new PC and video interface controller, specifically designed to support both TFT colour LCD panels and plasma display panels (PDPs), is available from Digital View.
News from Digital View (21 November 2001)
Handheld scopes become big screen stars
Fluke has expanded the ScopeMeter 190 Series to include the 196C and 199C with a larger, high-resolution colour screen and extended functionality. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (21 November 2001)
Interfaces accomodate cooling spaces
Genalog can now supply matched impedance and high-speed micro-pitch interfaces for applications requiring elevated designs.
News from Genalog (21 November 2001)
GSM tester upgrades to GPRS services
IFR Systems has released a RAM upgrade program for its 2935 GSM radio test set to equip the instrument to handle the increased memory requirements of GPRS testing.
News from IFR Systems (21 November 2001)
IBM goes for Intersil's Wi-Fi solution
IBM has chosen Intersil's Prism chipset to power its new high-rate wireless LAN gateway that enables sharing of a single broadband cable or digital subscriber line account by multiple users.
News from Intersil (21 November 2001)
Module connects any product to the Internet
NEC's V850NetChip module includes all the hardware and software necessary to connect practically any product to the Internet via LAN, ISDN or PSTN without additional design effort.
News from NEC Electronics (Europe) (21 November 2001)
All the words on sensors in cylinders
Penny and Giles Controls has produced a combined brochure and design guide for its new ICS100 in-cylinder sensor. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (21 November 2001)
Philips and Flarion collaborate on mobile comms
Philips Semiconductorsis to design and manufacture ASICs that support mobile datarates of up to 3Mbit/s to devices supporting Flarion's innovative flash-OFDM mobile communications system.
News from NXP Semiconductors (21 November 2001)
Familiar programming for mixed-signal PLDs
Sequoia's portfolio of Xicor programmable mixed signal devices can now be configured via LabVIEW, using new software and drivers jointly developed by Xicor and Cal-Bay Systems.
News from Sequoia Technology (21 November 2001)
Design and verification path from C++ to PLDs
Synplicity and Forte Design Systems have announced the availability of the industry's first complete design and verification path from C++ to programmable logic implementation.
News from Synplicity (21 November 2001)
Micropower op amps provide 1MHz bandwidth
Texas Instruments has a new family of micropower op amps featuring an impressive speed/power ratio of 1MHz bandwidth at 45uA supply current.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (21 November 2001)
Inductorless step-down charge pumps save batteries
A new family of step-down charge pumps from Texas Instruments brings power efficiency and ease of use to battery-operated systems and PC peripherals.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (21 November 2001)
Launcher and bead together for RF connectors
Anritsu has released a family of integrated V connectors using a patented design that incorporates the launcher and integrated glass bead in a single housing.
News from Anritsu (UK) (20 November 2001)
Ansoft jumps 30% in Q2 and predicts further rises
Ansoft Corp has announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended 31st October 2001.
News from Ansoft Europe (20 November 2001)
Design flow speeds multi-million-gate design
User Application Article Advanced Hardware Architectures has designed and taped-out a 10-million-gate forward error correction IC using the 64bit Cadence SP and R design flow.
News from Cadence Design Systems (20 November 2001)
Dow joins CDT's display fanclub
Cambridge Display Technology (CDT) has licensed its polyfluorene light-emitting polymer (LEP) technology to the Dow Chemical Company.
News from Cambridge Display Technology (20 November 2001)
Cores put the wind up modem transformers
Epcos has added three optimised core series for digital subscriber line applications to its product range.
News from Epcos (20 November 2001)
Accessory kits make test connections
Fluke has introduced a new family of 13 different professional electronic accessories for low energy test and measurement applications. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (20 November 2001)
Microminiature coax connectors save space
The Harwin MMCX range of microminiature coax connectors supports increasing demands for smaller RF applications.
News from Harwin (20 November 2001)
Wi-Fi chipset enables new wireless telephony
Intersil's Wi-Fi wireless LAN technology has been incorporated into two new NetVision wireless telephone products from Symbol Technologies that deliver voice and data over a WLAN.
News from Intersil (20 November 2001)
Cleaner stencils reduce reject rates
Kerry Ultrasonics has produced a stencil cleaner that significantly reduces SMD manufacturers' reject rates. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (20 November 2001)
Bigger CPLDs come onstream
Lattice Semiconductor has announced the immediate availability of the first device in its ispMACH 5000VG SuperBIG CPLD family, the 1024-macrocell ispMACH 51024VG.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (20 November 2001)
Transceiver takes protocols onboard
Low Power Radio Solutions has improved its most popular transceiver by embedding its patented easy-Radio communications protocol into the Radiometrix BiM. Brochure Available
News from Low Power Radio Solutions (20 November 2001)
Pinnacle to put LSI codec in video editing suite
LSI Logic and Pinnacle Systems are to develop a complete low-cost analogue and digital video editing and authoring solution based on LSI Logic's iDVx single-chip DV/MPEG codec.
News from LSI Europe (20 November 2001)
IP library gains top Gigabit Ethernet MACs
Mentor Graphics is to offer Alcatel's complete line of Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet media access control (MAC) intellectual property (IP) as part of its Inventra IP portfolio.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (20 November 2001)
PCB impedance testing joins the production line
Polar Instruments has launched RITS520a, the first turnkey system to offer reliable, repeatable, automated controlled impedance testing of 22 x 24in PCBs and coupons in a production environment.
News from Polar Instruments Europe (20 November 2001)
University of communications on the web
RAD University, the online datacommunications and telecommunications learning resource sponsored by RAD Data Communications, has been updated and expanded to include new tutorials.
News from RAD Data Communications (20 November 2001)
Strain gauge systems test automotive safety
User Application Article KSR Engineering has developed its own equipment based on RDP's Modular 600 series to monitor potential fatigue and fault conditions in automotive systems. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (20 November 2001)
Stabilisers guarantee dodgy supplies
Advance-Galatrek has launched a new range of automatic voltage stabilisers (AVSs), which are ideal for geographical regions that are subject to inconsistencies in the mains supply.
News from Riello UPS (20 November 2001)
Three-phase plus neutral filters run to 160A
Schaffner has expanded its range of "all-in-one" EMC solutions by extending the current range of its popular FN256 range of three phase and neutral filters. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (20 November 2001)
Chip checks for overvoltage
The Semtech SC1437 precision voltage detector is an overvoltage detection circuit with a built-in timer and driver for an external MOSFET switch.
News from Semtech (20 November 2001)
Digia and Teleca aid TI in wireless development
Texas Instruments has announced two new TI-licensed companies that extend development support and training capabilities for developers who use its OMAP processing platform.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (20 November 2001)
Pressbrake guard system allows use of both hands
BendGuard enables totally safe foot operation of a TrumaBend press brake, even at rapid speeds. It is estimated to allow up to 30% more productivity than other safety systems.
News from Tru Corporation (20 November 2001)
Membranes come with their own LEDs
Switch status on membrane control panels is normally indicated by a remote LED elsewhere in the unit.
News from Wasp (20 November 2001)
Wind River awards cool customer designs
Wind River has awarded the Matix2000 network access server system from Shanghai Bell Co its Cool Customer Design award.
News from Wind River Systems (20 November 2001)
ART to port recognition software to Motorola MCUs
ART, Advanced Recognition Technologies, is to port its innovative speech and handwriting recognition software to Motorola's latest generations of microprocessors.
News from ART, Advanced Recognition Technologies (19 November 2001)
Promotion for Burroughes at CDT
Cambridge Display Technology (CDT) has appointed Jeremy Burroughes as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
News from Cambridge Display Technology (19 November 2001)
Either way up for easy-mount touchscreens
The Mitsubishi E610 and E615 graphic touchscreen HMIs have a graphical 5.7in touch panel with a pixel resolution of 320 x 240. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (19 November 2001)
Second-generation 1T-SRAM saves even more power
MoSys and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have successfully implemented MoSys' second-generation 1T-SRAM technology optimised for very low-power mobile applications.
News from MoSys (19 November 2001)
RDP celebrates a decade of accreditation
RDP has clocked up 10 years of BS5750 accreditation. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (19 November 2001)
Electrical-grade steel shrinks transformers
REO has introduced a new range of single- and three-phase fixed transformers to suit a variety of applications, especially where space-saving is a necessity. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (19 November 2001)
Taiyo Yuden and gigaAnt in Bluetooth accord
Taiyo Yuden and gigaAnt have signed a nonexclusive agreement for USA and Europe that will provide benefits to both companies and their respective customer bases.
News from Taiyo Yuden Europe (19 November 2001)
TI takes stake in Internet audio company
Texas Instruments has invested in Digital 5 (D5), a leading full-service embedded systems solutions provider.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (19 November 2001)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 62
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