News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 24 March
to Saturday 30 March 2002
DC/DC conversion on an industrial budget
Acal Power Solutions has a family of 10W DC/DC convertors it claims offers an optimised performance/quality/price ratio for industrial applications.
News from Acal Power Solutions (29 March 2002)
SDF gains IEEE approval
Accellera's Standard Delay Format (SDF) has been approved as IEEE Standard 1497-2001, and is now available from the IEEE.
News from Accellera (29 March 2002)
Single-handed mating for power connectors
The new Amphe-Base connector series from Amphenol Industrial Operations allows designers to provide power to busbars and backplane assemblies.
News from Amphenol Industrial Operations (29 March 2002)
Signal processing core optimised for FPGAs
Altra Broadband has a high-performance fast Fourier transform (FFT) and inverse fast Fourier transform (IFFT) solution for use on Virtex-II platform FPGAs.
News from Altra Broadband (29 March 2002)
Battery-charger ICs prolong cell life
Microchip has entered the Li-ion battery charger market with three devices, each with novel feature sets for high-performance single-cell battery applications.
News from Microchip Technology (29 March 2002)
High-security encoders take transmitters onboard
A pair of new wireless encoders combine a built-in RF transmitter with the highly secure Keeloq access control system.
News from Microchip Technology (29 March 2002)
Buffalo roams free at stately home
User Application Article Wireless networking from Buffalo Technology has proved the solution to networking challenges imposed by the architecture of Lord Rotherwick's residence at Cornbury Park.
News from Buffalo Technology (29 March 2002)
Simulation software tackles EMI phenomena
The 2002 version of PAM-CEM Solutions from ESI Group includes many new features for the realistic virtual testing of complex electromagnetic phenomena.
News from ESI Group (29 March 2002)
Glyn hits the road with Seiko and Fujitsu
Seiko Instruments and Fujitsu are attending four major sites throughout the UK and Ireland to give designers the opportunity to hear about their latest products.
News from Glyn (29 March 2002)
Website focuses on direct digital synthesis
ITT Microwave Systems has launched DDSmodules.com, an easy reference site for engineers looking for high performance DDS modules and systems.
News from ITT Corporation, Microwave Systems (29 March 2002)
High-resolution frequencies from DDS module
The MS-2002 WaveCor DDS module is a CMOS direct digital synthesis device that provides superior frequency resolution and unmatched broadband spurious and phase noise performance.
News from ITT Corporation, Microwave Systems (29 March 2002)
Four in one for digital down convertor
Intersil has a new four-channel digital down convertor that includes four independent channels on a single chip.
News from Intersil (29 March 2002)
Software supports latest DSP cores
A new software developer's kit provides further support for the highest performance open architecture DSP core available today.
News from LSI Europe (29 March 2002)
Website is dedicated to earth-station equipment
Miteq has launched an alternative quick-find website for earth-station equipment products.
News from Miteq (29 March 2002)
US judge rules OK
US District Court Judge Robert M Takasugi has dismissed a lawsuit filed by American Hakko Products against OK International's soldering instruments division, Metcal.
News from Metcal (29 March 2002)
Website addresses custom thin film circuits
Micrometrics has launched a quick-find website for engineers seeking assistance with custom thin film circuits.
News from Micrometrics (29 March 2002)
TCP/IP stack adds Internet to microcontrollers
The addition of a very small footprint TCP/IP software stack has added low-overhead Internet connectivity to the NEC 78K0 series of microcontrollers.
News from NEC Electronics (Europe) (29 March 2002)
Profile projectors come with lenses for free
Profile projectors are high-quality inspection instruments that often get forgotten in a world of submicron accuracy and automated video systems that do everything automatically. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (29 March 2002)
NEC off limits for electronics engineers in April
Don't go to Birmingham next month is the message from the organisers of Nepcon.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (29 March 2002)
Transient suppressors shrink for portable uses
Two new families of transient voltage suppressors for 3.3V operation feature extremely low clamping voltage and leakage current values.
News from Semtech (29 March 2002)
Sendo puts Tao Java platform on smartphone
Sendo has licensed Tao Group's intent multimedia Java platform to be available on the Z100 Multimedia Smartphone, which uses Microsoft Windows Powered Smartphone 2002 software.
News from Tao Group (29 March 2002)
Hybrid lids fabricated and plated on same site
High-accuracy burr and stress-free stepped lids, essential for sealing semiconductor and optoelectronic hybrid package tubs, are now available from a single source.
News from Tecan (29 March 2002)
Processor hosts Java for 2.5 and 3G mobiles
Texas Instruments is working with software developers to complement its OMAP processors and wireless chipsets with advanced Java technology for 2.5/3G mobiles, PDAs and mobile Internet devices.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (29 March 2002)
DSP drops to cost-sensitive applications
Texas Instruments reckons its latest TMS320C64x DSP offers more millions of multiply accumulates per dollar and per watt than any competing product, opening up some novel applications.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (29 March 2002)
Tech Source puts Acal in charge
Acal Electronics' Networks Division has been appointed as the master distributor for the Tech Source family of high-resolution graphics accelerators across the EMEA region.
News from Acal Electronics (28 March 2002)
Storage area networks test out at plug fest
Agilent Technologies recently participated in interoperability testing of its iSCSI technology at the International iSCSI Plug Fest. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (28 March 2002)
Matrix protects basestations from transients
Advance-Galatrek has a new range of transient voltage surge suppressors, specifically intended for installation in mobile basestations.
News from Advance Electronics (28 March 2002)
Hall-effect switch for battery applications
The A32l2 Hall-effect sensor IC, now available from Allegro MicroSystems, is an ultra-sensitive, pole-independent micropower switch with a latched digital output.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (28 March 2002)
USB interface and microcontroller design kit
AMI Semiconductor (AMIS) has launched a comprehensive IP-based design and development kit that will significantly simplify the integration of robust USB interfaces into SoC solutions.
News from AMI Semiconductor (28 March 2002)
Milestone for Cypress as USB 2.0 takes off
Cypress Semiconductor has shipped its two millionth USB 2.0 peripheral controller.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (28 March 2002)
Turner and Campbell move up at Deltron
Neal Turner, the former Managing Director of Deltron-Roxburgh, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer - Distribution, Deltron Electronics Group.
News from Abacus Deltron (28 March 2002)
Easby adds stocks of NEC tantalum capacitors
Easby Electronics is to act as an authorised stockist for NEC surface-mount tantalum capacitors.
News from Easby Electronics (28 March 2002)
Spectroradiometer puts LEDs to the test
New from Glen Spectra, the OL770 high-speed multichannel spectroradiometer from Optronics Laboratories is specifically designed for LED test and measurement applications.
News from Glen Spectra (28 March 2002)
More security for high-availability embedded RTOS
Green Hills Software has announced version 4.0 of the Integrity royalty-free real-time operating system for high-availability embedded applications. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (28 March 2002)
Right-angled M12 circular terminates quickly
A new range of right-angled M12 circular connectors featuring the Harax rapid termination system has been introduced by Harting.
News from Harting (28 March 2002)
Backplane connector keeps it quiet above 3.2Gbit/s
The MJ05 compact backplane connector from JAE is designed to deliver high signal integrity in 2mm-pitch 100ohm differential signalling applications.
News from JAE Europe (28 March 2002)
TopLine dummies in online shop window
Kaisertech has been appointed a UK distributor for TopLine dummy components and practice PC boards. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (28 March 2002)
Interface core ready for 10Gbit Ethernet
LSI Logic has released a System Packet Interface Level 4 (SPI-4) Phase 2 intellectual-property (IP) core aimed at communications and storage markets.
News from LSI Europe (28 March 2002)
Tactile feedback from tiny jog switch
The latest jog lever switch from Omron is not only smaller and thinner than existing lever switches, but also provides a better tactile feel.
News from Omron Electronics (28 March 2002)
Real-time support for scalable DSP system
OSE Systems has developed a support package for the Atlas3-G4 scalable DSP system from Eonic Solutions.
News from Enea Embedded Technology (28 March 2002)
Joystick chosen for cargo loader
Aircraft Maintenance Support Services has specified the Penny and Giles JC150 joystick controller for its latest Atlas 2000 air-portable cargo transporter/loader. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (28 March 2002)
Module simplifies movement detection designs
The UTR3 ultrasonic transmitter/receiver from RF Solutions provides a low-cost, drop-in solution for a wide range of movement detection applications.
News from RF Solutions (28 March 2002)
E-procurement frees up purchasing departments
PurchasingManager is a novel e-procurement service RS Components reckons will improve purchasing efficiency and control for customers of its Internet trading channel.
News from RS Components UK (28 March 2002)
Chip drives three LEDs for backlighting
New from Seiko Instruments, the S-8813 Series three-channel white LED driver is a CMOS charge pump IC with a built-in constant-current circuit.
News from Seiko Instruments (28 March 2002)
CSR picks SiGe power amp for Bluetooth designs
Cambridge Silicon Radio has chosen SiGe's PA2423L Class 1 Bluetooth power amplifier for its BlueCore2 reference design.
News from SiGe Semiconductor (28 March 2002)
Meter, mix and dispense on the tabletop
The See-Flo 387, Sealant Equipment and Engineering's tabletop meter/mix/dispense system, is designed to dispense two-component materials with extreme accuracy.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (28 March 2002)
Thompson adds expertise to TChip
TChip Semiconductor has stepped up its drive to exploit its GPS expertise by appointing Norman Thompson as its new Chief Executive Officer.
News from Nemerix (28 March 2002)
First analogue monitor and control IC for DWDM
Available now is the first complete analogue monitoring and control circuit for multichannel applications where high performance and small size are critical.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (28 March 2002)
Three logic outputs from compact regulators
Texas Instruments has developed a pair of triple-output plug-in power solutions that provide three logic-level voltages as low as 1.2V.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (28 March 2002)
Multipath fading generator aids wireless tests
New multipath fading generator software for the Yokogawa range of I/Q signal generators will simplify tests on wireless communication systems and 3GPP applications.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (28 March 2002)
Upgrade for programmable logic design suite
The latest version of Celoxica's DK1 Handel-C-to-hardware design suite includes new features for system-level hardware and software codesign.
News from Celoxica (27 March 2002)
Multichannel buffers shrink portable displays
Elantec Semiconductor has a new family of low-power gamma voltage buffers for portable low-power battery-operated applications.
News from Elantec Semiconductor (27 March 2002)
Frequency locking system aids laser testing
A novel digital frequency locking system enables the integration of wavelength lockers with frequency-tuning devices like tunable lasers.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (27 March 2002)
Plug and play for Bluetooth
Adding Bluetooth connectivity to a system has become as hard as adding a USB port, following the introduction by Flint of a new miniature USB-Bluetooth adapter.
News from Flint (27 March 2002)
Centre expands customised frequency control
Fox Electronics has expanded its custom frequency control product development capability with the establishment of the Fox Customer Technology Centre.
News from Fox Electronics (27 March 2002)
Reference platform speeds VoDSL development
IDT and VoicePump have combined to develop a voice-enabled ADSL reference platform for customers designing customer premises equipment.
News from IDT (27 March 2002)
Detect switches snap to it
ITT Industries, Cannon has launched a new series of C and K snap-acting detect switches. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (27 March 2002)
Sun sets seal on adapter
The LSI Logic ITI3280UDCH-S CompactPCI dual channel HVD (high voltage differential) SCSI HBA has achieved Solaris Ready Certification from Sun Microsystems.
News from LSI Europe (27 March 2002)
LEDs may be small - but they're bright
Now available from OptoSource is a series of super-compact high-intensity Surface-mount LEDs.
News from Marl International (27 March 2002)
Controller runs to full USB 2.0 speeds
NEC Electronics (Europe) has launched a general purpose USB 2.0 controller chip for high-speed computer peripherals, particularly printers, scanners and digital cameras.
News from NEC Electronics (Europe) (27 March 2002)
High reliability for microchip-controlled fan
New from NMB Minebea, the 5910PL is a microchip-controlled fan for networking and telecomms equipment.
News from NMB-Minebea (27 March 2002)
RTOS support for Java virtual machine
The newest release of the NewMonics PERC Java virtual machine (JVM) will support Accelerated Technology's popular Nucleus real-time operating system.
News from Aonix (27 March 2002)
Fibre-optic cable needs no armour
Pirelli has developed a novel range of dielectric fibre optic cables offering greatly improved resistance to crush and impact, thanks to a unique integrated protection system.
News from Prysmian Cables and Systems (27 March 2002)
Compact distribution module makes four from one
The Quadbloc+2 type 4758 is compact power distribution module for applications such as computer systems, UPSs and industrial control systems. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (27 March 2002)
Circuit breaker adds to inlet functionality
By incorporating a circuit breaker instead of a fuse, the EF11 power module can be reset after a fault, has higher current limiting characteristics and provides instant circuit status indication. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (27 March 2002)
Power backplanes aid prototyping
Schroff has expanded its range of power backplanes.
News from Schroff UK (27 March 2002)
Investment allows for expansion at SynQor
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners has made an $18 million investment in DC/DC convertor specialist SynQor. Brochure Available
News from SynQor Europe (27 March 2002)
Connection protection comes in smaller sizes
Tyco Electronics has launched a new range of miniature heat-shrinkable moulded shapes designed to fit small circular connectors and provide effective protection and strain relief. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection (27 March 2002)
Virtual prototyping cuts MCM design time
Zuken's Hot-Stage 4 high-speed virtual prototyping environment is now supported by the company's upgraded PCB and multichip module (MCM) layout tool, Visula 6.0. Brochure Available
News from Zuken (27 March 2002)
Three steps to safe battery charging
A new range of three-step chargers provides a rapid and safe method of charging lead-acid batteries.
News from Acal Power Solutions (27 March 2002)
Ebsworth joins Amino to get out IntAct
Amino Communications has appointed Nick Ebsworth as product manager for its innovative IntAct technology.
News from Amino Communications (26 March 2002)
Regulator boosts supplies for display modules
The ADP3031 from Analog Devices is a 2MHz, step-up (boost) DC/DC switching regulator capable of up to a 12V output, and available in a space-saving MSOP-8 package.
News from Analog Devices (26 March 2002)
Cypress joins Widcomm in Bluetooth development
Cypress Semiconductor and Widcomm are to jointly develop next-generation Bluetooth solutions.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (26 March 2002)
Guardians keep watch on fibre networks
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has launched the FG-7000 Fiber Guardian and OG-5240 Optical Guardian for physical-layer and optical-layer monitoring in long-haul, metro and access networks.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (26 March 2002)
Protocol testing runs to 10Gbit/s
The FTB-8000 from EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering is a Sonet/SDH 10Gbit/s test module for protocol testing of high-performance optical networks.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (26 March 2002)
DACs raise the performance bar to gigasampling
A new generation of DAC technology from Fujitsu not only increases resolution to 14bit but raises conversion rate to a minimum guaranteed 1Gsample/s, again using CMOS technology.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (26 March 2002)
Lemo appoints Farnell for UK and Ireland
Lemo has appointed Farnell to distribute its connector range, initially in the UK and Ireland.
News from Lemo UK (26 March 2002)
Roadshow demonstrates inspection and rework
Metcal is hitting the road with a series of presentations around Europe, starting in April in Wales.
News from Metcal (26 March 2002)
Smart card RISC processor gains security approval
NEC's V-Way family of 32bit RISC microcontrollers for smart cards is listed in the latest Visa Chip Vendor Rating List as being capable of supporting Visa Technology Level 3.
News from NEC Electronics (Europe) (26 March 2002)
Quad optocouplers shrink databus interfaces
NEC has developed a range of ultra-small optocouplers with four on-chip circuits, ideal for implementing isolated digital databus interfaces and handling multiple I/O signals from sequencers and PLCs.
News from NEC Electronics (Europe) (26 March 2002)
Power, size and cost improvements for amplifiers
Ophir RF has redesigned its family of high-power linear microwave amplifiers, covering 0.8-4.2GHz.
News from Ophir RF (26 March 2002)
Inlet snaps to it for speedy installation
The latest IEC inlet module from Schurter is designed for speed of installation. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (26 March 2002)
Inlet has the whole in one
A new power entry module from Schurter provides a combination of a high-current appliance inlet, an EMI line filter and a circuit breaker in one compact package. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (26 March 2002)
Power control chipset uses fewer capacitors
Semtech has a power control chipset it reckons greatly simplifies design of the latest Pentium4 processor-based motherboards.
News from Semtech (26 March 2002)
It's official: Siemens is a good place to work
The Sunday Times "100 best companies to work for" annual award has ranked Siemens amongst the top employers in the UK.
News from Siemens UK (26 March 2002)
EEMS orders Advantest memory test solutions
Advantest has received a purchase order from EEMS for multiple units of its Model T5585 high-speed memory test system.
News from Advantest (Europe) (25 March 2002)
Switching regulators for high current density
Analog Devices has expanded its switching regulator product portfolio with the 1A ADP3088 and 1.5A ADP3089 1MHz nonsynchronous buck switching regulators.
News from Analog Devices (25 March 2002)
Benchmark ranks ARC core ahead of competition
ARC International has released results on the first EMMBC benchmark.
News from ARC International (25 March 2002)
One SIM holds schizophrenic identities
Bluefish Technologies has a new facility that will allow several different network identities to be held on a single SIM card.
News from Bluefish Technologies (25 March 2002)
Batteries by distribution
Two Camden Electronics franchised distributors, Rapid and CPC, are to take on part of the company's Europa Plus range of sealed lead acid batteries.
News from Camden Electronics (25 March 2002)
VME SBC has military aspirations
Concurrent Technologies has released its first Motorola processor based single-slot 6U VME host I/O board, the VP 683/10x.
News from Concurrent Technologies (25 March 2002)
Pair to put LEP displays on the road
Mark IV Industries and Cambridge Display Technology have signed an agreement to collaborate exclusively for the next two years in the development of LEP transport signage displays.
News from Cambridge Display Technology (25 March 2002)
Alstom supports Dynex independence
Alstom Transport has awarded a one year contract worth approximately GBP 1.5 million to Dynex Semiconductor.
News from Dynex Semiconductor (25 March 2002)
Power supplies have test margins to spare
IFR Systems has a complete new line of variable-switching regulated DC power supplies.
News from IFR Systems (25 March 2002)
Package structure for UML-based development
I-Logix has a new product packaging strategy for its Rhapsody Unified Modeling Language (UML) based visual application development platform.
News from I-Logix Europe (25 March 2002)
Multiphase power solution for next-generation MPUs
Intersil has released what it claims is the world's most advanced analogue multiphase power solution for next-generation Intel and AMD microprocessors.
News from Intersil (25 March 2002)
Insignia enables Java on TI silicon
Insignia Solutions is working with Texas Instruments to offer its forthcoming mobile Java-enabling software to a range of TI silicon.
News from Insignia Solutions (25 March 2002)
Wide bandwidth for fibre-optic data amplifier
New from Link Microtek is the DBFO-WB-18 broadband fibre-optic data amplifier, which features a wide bandwidth of 30kHz to 18GHz.
News from Link Microtek (25 March 2002)
Novel laser design cuts optical power penalties
Zarlink Semiconductor has designed a novel large-aperture vertical cavity surface-emitting laser that increases the performance and reliability of multigigabit VSR optical interconnect equipment.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (25 March 2002)
Starter kit evaluates 32bit RISC processor
A new starter kit based on the NEC V850E/IA1 32bit single-chip RISC microcontroller aims to provide effective evaluation of the V850 architecture.
News from NEC Electronics (Europe) (25 March 2002)
Red laser diode provides 10mW in small package
New from Photonic Products is the DL-LS1032, Sanyo's latest red laser diode, which provides 10mW of optical power in the 635nm wavelength band. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (25 March 2002)
635nm laser diode provides 35mW at 50C
The Sanyo DL-LS1036 is a high-output red laser diode, providing 35mW of optical power in the 635nm wavelength band combined with 50C operation. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (25 March 2002)
Laser diode has power for fibreless communications
Available from Photonic Products, the 300-0055-00 is a 785nm laser diode packaged in an FC receptacle typically providing 15mW output power (20mW maximum) when coupled to a 9/125mm single-mode fibre. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (25 March 2002)
AC/DC convertor shrinks to typical DC/DC size
The latest AC/DC convertor module from Rohm Electronics is a highly integrated and compact device that will simplify the design and reduce the component count, size and weight of power supply boards.
News from Rohm Electronics (25 March 2002)
Power I/O module switches IEC cord sets
A novel addition to the Schurter IEC connector range, the type 470 inlet/outlet module is a through-bulkhead-mounting "gender changer" solution. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (25 March 2002)
Strap-on protection for rechargeable applications
Schurter has expanded its resettable PTC-Fuse product family with the addition of two ranges of strap-type devices. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (25 March 2002)
MOSFETs aim for 42V automotive applications
Designed for 42V automotive systems, International Rectifier says its latest 75V HEXFETs combine up to 10% lower on-resistance than previous devices with some of the best performance on the market.
News from International Rectifier (25 March 2002)
IR acquires second Welsh wafer fab
International Rectifier has acquired the assets of European Semiconductor Manufacturing (ESM) and its submicron semiconductor manufacturing facility in Newport, Wales.
News from International Rectifier (25 March 2002)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 108
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