News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 24 February
to Saturday 2 March 2002
Surface-mount antennas save wireless space
Acal has a range of RF solutions from Taiwan-based Walsin Technology (WTC) for leading-edge applications such as Bluetooth and IEEE802.11b WLANs.
News from Acal Electronics ( 1 March 2002)
Big guns line up to standardise DMT-VDSL
Five industry leaders have launched an initiative to ensure interoperability in the DMT-VDSL market.
News from Alcatel Microelectronics ( 1 March 2002)
Boundary scan controller for Fast Ethernet
The Goepel Electronic LAN 1149.1 is the first boundary scan controller for Fast Ethernet (IEEE802.3).
News from Accelonix (UK) ( 1 March 2002)
LCD drivers take a full set of inputs
Calibre UK reckons its latest range of driver boards for LCDs, wide screen LCDs and plasma displays offers best in class scaling and video performance.
News from Calibre UK ( 1 March 2002)
Herbert sells CoWare in North America
Tim Herbert has been hired as vice president, North American sales for CoWare.
News from CoWare ( 1 March 2002)
Coprocessors boost network processor search speed
IDT has released a new family of ternary Internet protocol coprocessors which offer a glueless quad-datarate interface to the new Intel IXP2800 and IXP2400 network processors.
News from IDT ( 1 March 2002)
Coverification capacity upped to 15 million gates
The VStation-15Mx replicate station from IKOS Systems extends the hardware/software coverification power introduced with VStation-5Mx to 15 million gate capacity.
News from IKOS Systems ( 1 March 2002)
Dispensing with precision
MicroMeter systems dispense precision 'shots' or beads of single or plural component adhesives or sealants.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 1 March 2002)
Linux development for latest Intel processor
LynuxWorks has released the first commercially available embedded Linux development environment for the Intel IOP321 I/O processor based on the Intel XScale technology.
News from LynuxWorks ( 1 March 2002)
Latest Linux for Internet exchange architecture
The latest LynuxWorks BlueCat Linux is about to begin shipping for the Intel Internet exchange architecture (IXA) software developers kit (SDK) 2.0 for the Intel IXP1200 network processor family.
News from LynuxWorks ( 1 March 2002)
Busy time for Mentor at SPIE conference
Mentor Graphics will preview its new Calibre mask data preparation (MDP) technology and contribute 11 technical papers at the 27th annual SPIE Microlithography conference.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 1 March 2002)
Holsters for quick-on-the-draw meters
Meterman is offering free holsters with three ranges of handheld meters, the XL and XT Series of DMMs and two component testers, all of which feature oversized read-at-a-glance displays.
News from Meterman Test Tools ( 1 March 2002)
Ethernet switches are single-chip SOHO solutions
The industry's first single-chip eight- and nine-port 10/100 Ethernet integrated switch ICs to use PQFP packaging have been developed by Micrel's Kendin Operation for the SOHO market.
News from Micrel ( 1 March 2002)
Monterey doubles European establishment
Monterey Design Systems has doubled the sise of its European sales and support staff in response to growing customer demand for its System-Driven Physical Design solution (SDPD).
News from Monterey Design Systems ( 1 March 2002)
Hands-on tutorial covers IP reuse at DATE
Monterey Design Systems will present an in-depth, hands-on tutorial covering the challenges of integration and reuse of semiconductor IP at the DATE show next week in Paris.
News from Monterey Design Systems ( 1 March 2002)
Greener fluid cleans up greasy parts
A new aggressive cleaning solvent for degreasing applications offers a long-term replacement for n-propyl bromide (nPB), trichloroethylene (Trike), HCFC-141b, HCFC-225 and other chlorinated solvents.
News from 3M Speciality Materials ( 1 March 2002)
Security coprocessor keeps PC platforms safe
National Semiconductor has developed a novel PC security coprocessor for securing data, authenticating users and checking the status of the system's hardware.
News from National Semiconductor ( 1 March 2002)
Kit jump starts ARM real-time designs
OSE Systems and Enea Realtime have worked together to provide a low cost development platform to enable ARM developers to jump start their embedded projects.
News from Enea Embedded Technology ( 1 March 2002)
Servo drive features Bluetooth link
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Division will be launching a number of highly innovative, ultracompact motion control products at the 2002 Drives and Controls exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation ( 1 March 2002)
ATM takes off for RAD
RAD Data Communications increased its sales of ATM access equipment by more than 90% in 2001.
News from RAD Data Communications ( 1 March 2002)
Alliance to target low-power filters
RF Engines (RFEL) has granted a development licence for its pipelined frequency transform (PFT) architecture to Advanced Architectures (A2) of Irvine, California.
News from RF Engines ( 1 March 2002)
More protection for rechargeable batteries
Seiko Instruments has released the first three- and four-serial-cell Li-ion battery protection ICs (BPICs) with three levels of overcurrent detection.
News from Seiko Instruments ( 1 March 2002)
Legend puts TI solutions into real world
China's leading PC and Internet appliances manufacturer Legend Holdings has selected Texas Instruments wireless GSM/GPRS chipset technology to power its new Legend wireless handset.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 1 March 2002)
PC-controlled press for versatile termination
New from Tyco Electronics comes a high-performance servo press. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Global Application Tooling ( 1 March 2002)
Codecs aim for surround-sound applications
Wolfson Microelectronics has released the first two products in its new line of 24bit eight-channel codecs for emerging surround-sound applications.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics ( 1 March 2002)
Organic LED displays show up at CeBIT
UK-based technology innovator Opsys will show its first red, green and blue passive matrix organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays at CeBIT 2002.
News from Cambridge Display Technology ( 1 March 2002)
EEPROMs meet latest VESA standard
Microchip has extended its serial EEPROM range with the first device to meet the VESA E-EDID 1.3 standard and a new packaging option for low- and mid-density devices.
News from Microchip Technology (28 February 2002)
IP gateway card is easy to listen to
Aculab has launched a 30-channel IP telephony gateway PCI card.
News from Aculab (28 February 2002)
Ricoh uses Avant! tools on 3.5-million-gate ASIC
Ricoh has used Avant!'s advanced Astro physical optimisation, placement and routing solution to successfully tape out a 0.18-micron, 3.5-million-gate, 125MHz digital-imaging-system LSI.
News from Avant! Corporation (28 February 2002)
ChipPAC standardises on Cadence packages
ChipPAC has standardised on Cadence Advanced Package Designer and Advanced Package Engineer to further automate its IC packaging design process and reduce cycle times.
News from Cadence Design Systems (28 February 2002)
USB 2.0 microcontroller ships on time
Cypress Semiconductor has shipped the first revenue shipments and production volumes of its EZ-USB FX2 USB 2.0 microcontroller to Computer Access Technology Corp.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (28 February 2002)
Cypress appoints VP of productivity
Cypress Semiconductor has appointed Dr Jacob Sredni as VP of productivity.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (28 February 2002)
Custom PSU maker to double manufacturing plant
Custom power supply manufacturer Ferrus Power is set to double the manufacturing capacity of its Peterborough operation from 600 to 1200m2.
News from Ferrus Power (28 February 2002)
Embedded server family offers dual Pentium 4s
Force Computers has a new line of dual-Pentium 4 processor-based ATX form-factor platforms.
News from Force Computers (28 February 2002)
Force gains top vendor rating
Force Computers has received a Platinum vendor rating from Venture Development Corporation (VDC), an independent research company, in its inaugural survey of merchant computer board buyers.
News from Force Computers (28 February 2002)
Technical Future appointment for Gill
Future Electronics has appointed Gurjit Gill to the position of Technical Director of its European Division.
News from Future Electronics (28 February 2002)
Industrial connector with rapid termination system
Harting has introduced a new version of its Han 3A industrial connector incorporating the company's Harax rapid termination system.
News from Harting (28 February 2002)
Intersil and Cisco work towards new IEEE standard
Intersil and Cisco Systems are collaborating on high-speed WLAN client adapter reference designs for the in-progress IEEE802.11g draft standard for datarates up to 54Mbit/s at 2.4GHz.
News from Intersil (28 February 2002)
Edge card connector supports 10Gbit Ethernet
Molex has released its 70-pin PCB-mounted edge card connector for the emerging 10Gbit family of z-axis pluggable transceivers.
News from Molex UK (28 February 2002)
Analysis overcomes nanometre design challenge
The latest version of HSIM analyses circuit behaviour while taking into account the electrical and parasitic effects of nanometre-scale silicon for analogue, mixed-signal, memory and SoC designs.
News from Nassda Corp (28 February 2002)
ABS enclosures feature custom mouldings
The Serpac A-Series of enclosures features a four-piece design and interchangeable end panels.
News from OKW Enclosures (28 February 2002)
Sensors tackle tricky applications
Three new additions extend the E3Z family of photosensors from Omron Electronics to cover demanding specialist applications.
News from Omron Electronics (28 February 2002)
Crosstalk analysis extended to standard cells
Virtual Silicon eSi-Route standard cell libraries are now available for PrimeTime SI.
News from Synopsys (28 February 2002)
TAEC takes Physical Compiler for handoff
Toshiba America Electronic Components (TAEC) has adopted Synopsys' Physical Compiler for placement-based handoff.
News from Synopsys (28 February 2002)
Small electric motors join familiar brand
Tyco Electronics' product portfolio now includes small electric motors, sold under the brand Crompton Small Motors. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (28 February 2002)
Package analysis software takes in latest styles
Turbo Package Analyser (TPA) 4.0 from Ansoft is an advanced software tool that automates the analysis of all complex semiconductor packages.
News from Ansoft Europe (27 February 2002)
Arrow expands in Ireland
To support its ongoing growth in Ireland, Arrow Electronics has opened a new office in one of Dublin's newest and most modern business developments, the award-winning Park West Business Park.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (27 February 2002)
Atrenta's Bose honoured by IIT
Atrenta Chairman, President and CEO, Ajoy Bose, has been honoured as a recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Indian Institute of Technology at Kanpur.
News from Atrenta (27 February 2002)
SBC goes for the point of sale
Primarily for high-end multimedia point of sale applications, the POS-7671 single-board computer supports 133/100 MHz Pentium III and Intel Celeron processors up to 500MHz. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (27 February 2002)
ETRI-Korea adopts Celoxica DK1 design suite
Korea's leading research and development organisation for the IT industry, has signed a perpetual license deal to use Celoxica's DK1 design suite.
News from Celoxica (27 February 2002)
Top performance multichannel buffers for LCDs
Elantec Semiconductor has four new multichannel buffers targeted at column driver reference voltage buffering applications in LCDs.
News from Elantec Semiconductor (27 February 2002)
Multilayer varistors protect from higher surges
Epcos has unveiled a new series of multilayer varistors called Cera diodes.
News from Epcos (27 February 2002)
Adaptable IEEE1386 connectors
New from Flint is a range of adaptable board-to-board connectors for IEEE 1386 Common Mezzanine Card (CMC) applications, that accommodate a wide range of interboard spacings.
News from Flint (27 February 2002)
Flint signs Centurion to boost Bluetooth range
Flint Wireless has added antenna designer and manufacturer Centurion to its portfolio of wireless data and Bluetooth franchises.
News from Flint (27 February 2002)
EM analysis software helps model wireless tester
User Application Article Flomerics' Micro-stripes EM analysis software has been crucial to the accurate calibration of a new device, which promises to simplify SAR precompliance testing for mobile device manufacturers. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (27 February 2002)
Instrument case comes to hand
The 1599K is the latest handheld unit to be added to the established Hammond Electronics 1599 family of small instrument cases.
News from Hammond Electronics (27 February 2002)
Enhancement speeds prototyping and verification
C-Bridge technology is an extension to the Mentor Graphics Seamless coverification environment.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (27 February 2002)
Parallel fibre modules offer up to 30Gbit/s
Available now from Zarlink Semiconductor are a pair of low-priced 30Gbit/s 12-channel parallel fibre modules for VSR optical interconnect in high-bandwidth applications.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (27 February 2002)
Optical-fibre patch cords made to measure
A service for the supply of optical-fibre patch cords has been launched by Multipulse Electronics.
News from Multipulse Electronics (27 February 2002)
PCI bridge soft core is free to download
The OpenCores organisation has made available an open-source, free, complete 33/66MHs 32bit PCI bridge soft core solution.
News from OpenCores (27 February 2002)
Semiconductor passive integration shrinks RF amp
Royal Philips Electronics has developed an innovative new semiconductor passive integration technology which will offer handset manufacturers highly integrated, low-cost solutions for mobile handsets.
News from NXP Semiconductors (27 February 2002)
Philips and Bosch in automotive power pact
Philips and Robert Bosch have signed a technology transfer and dual-source agreement to manufacture discrete semiconductors for high-current applications.
News from NXP Semiconductors (27 February 2002)
Backup system slips into EPOS systems
Powervar has launched its smallest all-in-one sinewave power conditioner and backup power supply.
News from Powervar (27 February 2002)
Fibre-optic power monitor cuts loss and reflection
ProtoDel is claiming a world first in power monitor technology - the key to measuring and controlling fibre-optic signals.
News from Fiberlogix (27 February 2002)
Displacement sensors for harsh environments
RDP Electronics has a comprehensive range of displacement sensors specifically designed to operate in harsh environments. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (27 February 2002)
C compiler enables quick and easy PIC coding
RF Solutions has added a new variant to its range of PIC C compilers: the PCH is specifically designed for use with the PIC18 series of microcontrollers.
News from RF Solutions (27 February 2002)
CompactPCI development for PICMG 2.16 standards
Rittal has a new family of development platforms based on the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG) 2.16 specification. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (27 February 2002)
EMC amplifiers provide high-quality signals
Schaffner has expanded its EMC amplifier range with three Class-A units, to complete its range for the EMC test signal requirements of IEC 6100-4-3 and other common standards, covering 10kHz to 3GHz. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (27 February 2002)
New division brings GSM/GPS to the nontechnical
Sequoia aims to widen the market for GSM and GPS technologies with its new reseller and system integration business.
News from Sequoia Technology (27 February 2002)
Siemens engines join Sequoia Wireless portfolio
Sequoia Wireless is strengthening its capability in GSM technology, thanks to a new franchise agreement with Siemens to market the company's cellular engines, terminals and modules.
News from Sequoia Technology (27 February 2002)
Microelectronic relays keep the leaks down
International Rectifier has developed two new microelectronic relays (MERs) to replace electromechanical relays in scientific instrumentation, PLCs, indicators and industrial automation.
News from International Rectifier (27 February 2002)
PWM controller powers DDR memories
The IRU3038 is a synchronous PWM controller IC for the termination voltage requirements of double-datarate (DDR) memory arrays.
News from International Rectifier (27 February 2002)
Triple the performance from latest simulators
Synopsys has unveiled the latest releases of its VCS Verilog simulator, VCS 6.1, and its high-performance Scirocco VHDL simulator, Scirocco 2001.10.
News from Synopsys (27 February 2002)
SoC boasts DSP, RISC and more for real-time video
A new DSP-based video and imaging solution is claimed to offer unparalleled performance and flexibility for portable multimedia products, such as digital cameras and handheld Internet appliances.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (27 February 2002)
TV time for Make-a-Wish
Training at Make-A-Wish Foundation UK will be much easier thanks to the gift of a large projection screen television and video by Toshiba.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (27 February 2002)
D subs multiply connection options for flat ribbon
Tyco Electronics Amplimite HDF-20 subminiature D connectors are offered with either metal or plastic shells in plug or socket styles with a choice of sizes from 9 to 50 ways. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (27 February 2002)
Bandstrap adapters provide relief
Tyco Electronics has added Bandstrap adapters to its Raychem range of military and commercial connector accessories for screen braid cable termination and applying strain relief. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection (27 February 2002)
Full-featured 2GHz Pentium 4 SBC
Supporting an Intel P4 from 1.5 to 2GHz, the Rocky-4782E2 single-board computer from Wordsworth Technologies delivers a wide range of built-in features.
News from Wordsworth Technology (27 February 2002)
Low-cost spectrum analyser for 2.4GHz networks
AeroComm's ASA spectrum analyser is a compact, cost-effective, PC-based instrument covering the entire 2.4GHz ISM band.
News from Aerocomm (26 February 2002)
Serial interface engine passes USB testing
The Cypress Semiconductor EZ-USB SX2 intelligent serial interface engine (SIE) has successfully passed the full suite of compliance tests set by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF).
News from Cypress Semiconductor (26 February 2002)
Multichip package embeds RISC processor and memory
The WED3C7558M multichip package combines a 350MHz Power PC 755 RISC processor with 1Mbyte SSRAM L2 cache, giving it a high performance and density that makes it ideal for embedded control.
News from GD Technik (26 February 2002)
Vent panels survive EMP
Holland Shielding Systems has developed a new range of vent panels, offering not only EMI shielding but also protection against EMP (electromagnetic pulse).
News from Holland Shielding Systems (26 February 2002)
Pulse load current drives supplies to new peaks
Lambda has added pulse load current capability (PAF) to its popular and highly flexible ZWS family of power supplies. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (26 February 2002)
Relay lowers profile and noise for automotive use
Matsushita Electric Works has a new relay for automotive applications.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (26 February 2002)
Multitone to take over Motorola lines
Motorola's Personal Communications Sector is transferring its paging subscriber device product lines to Multitone Electronics.
News from Multitone (26 February 2002)
Association appeals for European involvement
In a bid to boost the involvement of European manufacturers in the advancement of the IEEE1394 connectivity standard, the worldwide 1394 Trade Association is conducting a recruitment drive in Europe.
News from Oxford Semiconductor (26 February 2002)
Sasken licenses WCDMA terminal software to Intel
Sasken's WCDMA protocol stack software has been optimised to work on Intel Corp's semiconductor platform.
News from Sasken Communication Technologies (26 February 2002)
Floor tiles banish static and comfort workers
TBA Electro Conductive Products (ECP) has new static-dissipative orthopaedic floor tiles that provide an ESD safe solution to the problems of operator fatigue.
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products (26 February 2002)
Wind River keeps cash flowing, but losses mount up
Fourth quarter revenue at Wind River was $80.5 million, up slightly from $80.1 million in the third quarter and down 38% compared with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001.
News from Wind River Systems (26 February 2002)
Aluminium electrolytics live long and prosper
Alchip-MVL series aluminium surface-mount electrolytic capacitors are manufactured by Nippon Chemi-Con and available from exclusive agent, Young-ECC.
News from Young Electronics Group (26 February 2002)
PCB CAD parts library saves reinventing wheels
Zuken has made the Cadstar parts library for PCB design solution available online, enabling designers to access symbols, footprints and parts information instantly from any location. Brochure Available
News from Zuken (26 February 2002)
Funds drive wireless innovation
Ember Corporation has secured an additional $5 million in series A funding.
News from Ember Europe (26 February 2002)
Novel limit switch cuts assembly time by 50%
The Honeywell EVN2000 is a plastic limit switch that is lightweight, waterproof and has an innovative wiring system with an integrated cable gland that reduces wiring and assembly times by up to 50%.
News from Aerco (25 February 2002)
Ward heads up sales at Anglia
After achieving significant growth during 2001, Anglia is looking to push ahead further during 2002 and has appointed James Ward as Head of Sales.
News from Anglia (25 February 2002)
E-mech design workshop series "spurs ideas"
Ansoft concluded its first annual international electromechanical system design workshop series last month in the UK.
News from Ansoft Europe (25 February 2002)
Turnover up and losses reduced for ARC
ARC International has revealed its preliminary results for the fourth quarter and the year ended 31st December 2001.
News from ARC International (25 February 2002)
Just time to book for Avant! user group meeting
Avant! Will host its sixth annual users' group meeting, Aurora 2002, at the DoubleTree Hotel in San Jose, California on 25th-26th February 2002.
News from Avant! Corporation (25 February 2002)
More I/O isolation from coplanar SSR design
Fairchild Semiconductor has a new line of optically coupled solid-state relays (SSRs).
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (25 February 2002)
Technician kit bundles DMM with handy accessories
Fluke is offering, for a limited time period only, a special cost-saving kit for industrial technicians. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (25 February 2002)
Entry-level small-footprint system to NEBS Level 3
The Centellis CO 3000 from Force Computers is a CompactPCI system designed to meet network equipment building systems (NEBS) Level 3 testing for central office and similar requirements.
News from Force Computers (25 February 2002)
Low-cost temperature sensors go onboard
A new range of low-cost temperature sensors designed specifically for use on printed circuit boards has been developed by Heraeus Sensor-Nite.
News from Heraeus Sensor Technology (25 February 2002)
More than a million cycles from self-clean switch
Already renowned in the industrial electronics, automotive and test and measurement fields, K6/K12 keyswitches now boast many more new models and options as well as even smaller sizes. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (25 February 2002)
Data logger for singing in the rain
Jekyll has a new waterproof IP67-rated Pulsar Telelog for data transfer from installations where environmental protection is essential. Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (25 February 2002)
High-intensity yellow LEDs are all the same colour
Optosource, Europe's leading supplier of LEDs, can now deliver from stock a range of 3mm high-intensity yellow LEDs that ensure excellent colour consistency with no variation within a batch.
News from Marl International (25 February 2002)
Entry-level FPGA development protects investment
Nallatech is now shipping its first FPGA development kit: the Strathnuey is based on a single-slot motherboard with Xilinx Virtex-II FPGAs.
News from Nallatech (25 February 2002)
LDO aims for 42V automotive power systems
The latest addition to National Semiconductor's range of low dropout regulators is the LM2936HV aimed at automotive applications.
News from National Semiconductor (25 February 2002)
Racks support the net
A new range of modular racks and enclosures is an ideal choice for use in Internet data centres and other demanding computer-related applications.
News from Sarel (25 February 2002)
DSP algorithms provide voice and fax logging
New algorithms provide a highly compact integrated voice and fax logging solution for the TI C54x DSP platform.
News from Spirit DSP (25 February 2002)
Fathammer puts 3D games on OMAP
Fathammer is to bring high-performance, desktop quality 3D graphics to 2.5 and 3G mobile devices based on TI's OMAP wireless application processors.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (25 February 2002)
LCD monitors for pass the brightness test
SRM series sunlight readable monitors from Wordsworth Technologies are available in three sizes: 12.1, 15 and 17in.
News from Wordsworth Technology (25 February 2002)
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