News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 7 April
to Saturday 13 April 2002
FPGAs slip into existing ASIC design flow
The Cadence NC family of simulators and BuildGates synthesis tool now fully support Actel's new ProASIC Plus family of Flash-based FPGAs.
News from Actel Europe (12 April 2002)
Antifuse FPGA beats military radiation specs
The Actel single-chip "live-at-power-up" 72,000-gate RT54SX72S antifuse FPGA is available now, and has been approved by the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSSC).
News from Actel Europe (12 April 2002)
64bit code boosts electromagnetic simulation
The latest version of Ansoft's HFSS full-wave finite-element electromagnetic simulator exploits the processing power of 64bit code.
News from Ansoft Europe (12 April 2002)
Inventec recognises the ART of speech
Inventec Appliances Corp (IAC) has licensed ART's smARTspeak speech recognition software for use in its comprehensive range of advanced wireless devices.
News from ART, Advanced Recognition Technologies (12 April 2002)
Spread spectrum applications mushroom
User Application Article Despite the generally poor trading conditions in the areas of wireless and communications, AeroComm reports a strong growth in the industrial sector for its wireless products.
News from Aerocomm (12 April 2002)
Developer's kit sheds light on IrDA connectivity
A new Microchip Technology development platform from Arrow Electronics will significantly simplify the design, evaluation and prototyping of embedded systems that require IrDA infra-red connectivity.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (12 April 2002)
TSMC to port Atmos memories down to 90nm
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is to develop, verify and qualify Atmos SoC-RAM CMOS embedded memory on its Nexsys 90nm process technology.
News from Atmos Corp (12 April 2002)
CCS expands manufacturing capabilities
Abacus MFG has expanded its CCS Electronics cable harnessing and box build business in Runcorn, Cheshire, to give 30% more manufacturing space.
News from CCS Electronics (12 April 2002)
Mezzanine card has two Gigabit Ethernet channels
Concurrent Technologies has a new addition to its Gigabit Ethernet range of networking PMC mezzanine cards - the CL PMC/GB2.
News from Concurrent Technologies (12 April 2002)
Sainsbury opens LEP Technology Development Centre
UK Minister for Science and Innovation Lord Sainsbury has officially opened the 1750m2 Cambridge Display Technology (CDT) LEP Technology Development Centre.
News from Cambridge Display Technology (12 April 2002)
CIL expands into Somerset
CIL Custom Interconnect has opened a new 400m2 factory in Crewkerne, Somerset, for product finishing and final assembly and test.
News from CIL Custom Interconnect (12 April 2002)
Green conformal coating is easy to apply
Aquacoat is a water-based conformal coating from Electrolube that combines excellent physical and electrical properties with extremely low VOC levels and a nonflammable formulation.
News from Electrolube (12 April 2002)
Four-way airflow aids CPU cooling
DC blowers in the Adda AP series from Fan Technology fit directly on to CPUs and serve as chip coolers.
News from Fan Technology (12 April 2002)
Champions of high-density real-time computing
New from Force Computers, the CHAMP line of solutions for high-density, real-time computing applications includes boards, PCI mezzanine cards and optimised software libraries.
News from Force Computers (12 April 2002)
Double Xeon platform is high-end server
Force Computers has a new line of dual Intel Xeon processor-based ATX form-factor platforms.
News from Force Computers (12 April 2002)
Ultra-low profile for RTC crystal
Fox Electronics has a miniature watch crystal that measures just 7.0 x 1.5mm with an extremely low profile of 1.4mm.
News from Fox Electronics (12 April 2002)
White LEDs provide novel display options
Forge Europa is claiming a European first for its new range of white seven-segment and dot-matrix displays.
News from Forge Europa (12 April 2002)
Open-frame PFC switchers have wide output range
GlobTek has released a new family of 100W switching power supplies with over 200 standard models, featuring single, dual, triple and triple-low outputs from 3.3 to 48V in 0.1V increments.
News from GlobTek (12 April 2002)
Design flow speeds programmable SoC solutions
Mentor Graphics and Atmel have developed a comprehensive design flow for Atmel's award winning programmable SoC solutions.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (12 April 2002)
US court rules for Mentor: Cadence case continues
The US District Court for the Northern District of California has granted Mentor's motion for summary judgment of infringement against Cadence Design Systems.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (12 April 2002)
Upgraded synthesis for programmable logic devices
Mentor Graphics has enhanced its LeonardoSpectrum synthesis tool with the release of LeonardoSpectrum 2002a (LS 2002a).
News from Mentor Graphics UK (12 April 2002)
Ultra-fast LDO powers cores down to 0.9V
Providing a well-regulated supply for next-generation processor cores, the first of a new family of ultra-low-output-voltage high-current LDOs is now available from Micrel Semiconductor.
News from Micrel (12 April 2002)
Commodity design enhanced for high-reliability PSU
Minebea has evolved the elaborate double forward convertor topology used in its standard range of PC power supplies to develop its new Phoenix topology.
News from NMB-Minebea (12 April 2002)
Blower keeps it cool and clean
A new 250mm backward-curved radial blower is ideal for medium-pressure applications such as heat exchangers and cabinet cooling.
News from NMB-Minebea (12 April 2002)
Normally closed switch probe
The new P201-F Series of switch probes from Peak Test Services series feature a 'normally closed' switch configuration, in which compressing the probe opens the switch and breaks the circuit.
News from Peak Test Services (12 April 2002)
TV chips accelerate move to 100Hz sets
Philips is aiding the transition from analogue to digital television with the launch of a complete 100Hz and progressive scan scaleable television IC family.
News from NXP Semiconductors (12 April 2002)
Resettable fuse dons coat for safety
Tyco has released a coated version of its popular Raychem TRW250-180 series of radial-leaded PolySwitch devices.
News from Raychem Circuit Protection (12 April 2002)
Real Intent lines up first three partners
Real Intent has set up its Verification Service Partner Programme, a 3rd party programme for the company's formal functional verification service partners.
News from Real Intent (12 April 2002)
Batteries power vascular-assist devices
User Application Article Saft has adapted its wide range of battery technologies specifically for life-saving heart implantation systems. Brochure Available
News from Saft Lithium Battery Division (12 April 2002)
Physical synthesis extends beyond 20 million gates
Physical Compiler 2002.02 is the latest version of the premier physical synthesis tool from Synopsys, providing designers with a timing closure flow that scales to twenty million plus gate designs.
News from Synopsys (12 April 2002)
Tao signals terminal intent
Tao Group has set up a strategic partnership with Yospace to deliver device portable, enterprise mobility solutions for a variety of connected terminals.
News from Tao Group (12 April 2002)
Top performance from audio volume control ICs
Texas Instruments has released the industry's highest performance audio volume control ICs for a wide variety of professional and high-end consumer audio applications.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (12 April 2002)
TI TNETV3010 set to lead in VoP
In a new development, the TI TNETV3010 and WinPath have been combined to offer optimal channel densities by leveraging the strengths of each device
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (12 April 2002)
Software expands support for VoIP networks
Wind River has added the Sigtran (signalling transport) telecomms signalling protocol to its WindNet suite of networking protocols.
News from Wind River Systems (12 April 2002)
Wind River and BeComm focus on information
Wind River is to work with BeComm Corp to help accelerate the development of consumer electronic devices and information appliances delivering multimedia content for the home and office.
News from Wind River Systems (12 April 2002)
Supply enhanced for server/RAID performance
A range of 300W ATX redundant power supplies available from Wordsworth offer an enhanced 12V/15A output ideal for server/RAID applications.
News from Wordsworth Technology (12 April 2002)
High-throughput dicing systems roll into Europe
Alliance Sales (Europe) has been appointed the Northern Europe agent for Accretech, formerly Tokyo Seimitsu (TSK).
News from Alliance Sales (Europe) (11 April 2002)
Forum smooths the way for 3G handsets
In a common effort to ensure the successful introduction of the first 3G terminals onto new networks, industry members have begun a ground-breaking series of collaborative meetings.
News from Anite Telecoms (11 April 2002)
Big wide dual-port RAM runs simultaneously
Now in full production, Cypress Semiconductor reckons that at 9Mbit its CY7C0853V is the world's highest density true dual-port memory.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (11 April 2002)
Circular helps Ultra keep cabins quiet
User Application Article To incorporate its active noise and vibration control technology into commuter aircraft, Ultra Electronics needed a lightweight, compact, circular connector.
News from Deutsch (11 April 2002)
Hard metric connectors go with the (re)flow
Harting has introduced a number of new devices in its har-bus HM+ range of hard metric 2mm connectors, which are compatible with the latest high-temperature surface-mount production processes.
News from Harting (11 April 2002)
High stability from X-ray generators
HiTek Power has introduced the XR4K family of X-ray generators, intended for applications in analytical X-ray systems, fluorescence (XRF) and diffraction (XRD) and food industry inspection.
News from HiTek Power (11 April 2002)
JMC to produce novel dual-flow heatsinks
JMC Products has become the first thermal supplier to license Agilent Technologies' patented dual-pass airflow technology for the server, workstation and desktop PC markets worldwide.
News from JMC Products (11 April 2002)
Real-time image capture from PC frame grabber
A new PC/104 plus frame grabber has recently been announced by Kane Computing. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (11 April 2002)
Convertor turns video to digital
New from Kane Computing, the PixeLink PL-A544 FireWire video convertor captures and converts NTSC/Pal video into digital images. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (11 April 2002)
Design-for-test tool successfully run on ARM core
User Application Article The LBISTArchitect tool from Mentor Graphics has been successfully used to implement logic built-in self test (BIST) for the ARM966E-S microprocessor core.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (11 April 2002)
Fibre-optic bezel system puts adapters on panels
A novel bezel system for front panel mounting of fibre-optic adapters from Molex Fibre Optics extends flexibility and ease of use with both simplex and duplex versions.
News from Molex UK (11 April 2002)
Logic package is a quarter the size of TSSOP
Philips has developed what it claims to be the world's smallest logic IC package.
News from NXP Semiconductors (11 April 2002)
RadioScape raises funds for eastern expansion
RadioScape has received US $2.8 million in financing from venture firms, iGlobe partners Fund, LP and Yasuda Enterprise Development of Japan.
News from RadioScape (11 April 2002)
LG makes 20 for TTP GPRS
TTPCom has signed up LG Electronics of Korea as a partner for its GPRS software.
News from TTPCom (11 April 2002)
Transceivers handle new extremes of temperature
Three new small-form-factor fibre-optic transceivers for ATM, Sonet/SDH long- and intermediate-reach links claim industry-leading temperature, jitter and sensitivity performance. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (10 April 2002)
Alcatel and MPower work towards smarter batteries
Alcatel and MPower Batteries are to work together on the design of innovative chips for battery packs to be used in applications such as cell phones, private mobile radios, PDAs and digital cameras.
News from Alcatel Microelectronics (10 April 2002)
Unimax to provide management framework for Aculab
Unimax and Aculab have entered into a development and marketing partnership.
News from Aculab (10 April 2002)
Low-cost PC-based logic analysers
The LA-4000 Series of low-cost PC-based logic analysers combines very high clock speeds, deep data buffers and sophisticated triggering.
News from Computer Solutions (10 April 2002)
Front panels look good and resist wear
CTL Components has developed a process for creating instrumentation front-panel overlays that combine the versatility of screen printing with the durability of a hard plastic finish.
News from CTL Components (10 April 2002)
Positional feedback on both VME and cPCI
Data Device Corporation has developed the industry's first synchro/resolver-to-digital PMC interface card that is compatible with both VME and compact PCI hosts.
News from DDC United Kingdom (10 April 2002)
SAW selection aids RF design
To give the design engineer maximum assistance with new product design, Epcos Components has had its latest surface acoustic wave (SAW) designer's kit introduced into the Farnell catalogue.
News from Epcos (10 April 2002)
Surge protection capacitors to EN specifications
Flint has a range of Class Y3/X2 compliant ceramic chip capacitors devices for IEC60950 certified equipment, where over voltage surges such as lightning strikes can occur.
News from Flint (10 April 2002)
SD interfaces are pin compatible with HD devices
New standard definition SDI solutions that are pin-compatible with HD equivalents allow designers to create an HD multirate board and then populate that board with SD parts.
News from Gennum Corp (10 April 2002)
Send and receive pair optimised for DVB-ASI
Gennum has a complete new DVB-ASI send and receive solution, comprising the GS7060 DVB-ASI deserialiser and the GS7062 DVB-ASI serialiser.
News from Gennum Corp (10 April 2002)
New slant on desktop enclosures
New from Hammond Electronics are four new sizes of desktop enclosures in the 1599 family.
News from Hammond Electronics (10 April 2002)
Screening strips form PCB-mounting shielded boxes
Holland Shielding Systems has developed a range of modular system shielded boxes designed to shield parts of printed circuit boards - at the source.
News from Holland Shielding Systems (10 April 2002)
Developer provides solution for image manipulation
An innovative solution that allows digital images to be combined into a wide angle or panoramic view by emulating 3D surroundings has been created by offshore outsource developer iDeveloper Network.
News from iDeveloper Network (10 April 2002)
Fibre-optic link for long-range digital video
Opticlink is a novel system for transmitting digital video over long distances (up to 10km) using fibre optic cables. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (10 April 2002)
PCMCIA JTAG emulator endorsed by TI DSP
Kane Computing claims that its Predator PCMCIA JTAG emulator was used by Texas Instruments to communicate with the first TMS320C6416 DSPs to come out of its fab, and it all worked first time. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (10 April 2002)
Machine Vision Products sees future in China
Machine Vision Products (MVP) has set up its new Asian regional headquarters in Shanghai, China.
News from Machine Vision Products (10 April 2002)
National licenses power technology
ON Semiconductor has secured a licence from National Semiconductor to produce devices based on National's Super Switcher technology.
News from National Semiconductor (10 April 2002)
Headers meet all the standards
ODU's new range of 2.54mm card-to-cable insulation-displacement connectors for surface-mount pin-in-paste applications can meet DIN41651/MIL-C83 502, UL, CSA and other international standards.
News from ODU UK (10 April 2002)
Core trio boosts SoC platform
Oki Electric has enhanced its uPLAT series of integrated platforms, which lower development times of SoC LSIs, with the introduction of three core products.
News from Oki Electric (10 April 2002)
Dager leaves OSE to pursue other interests
Ola Berglund has assumed the position of acting president of OSE Systems, succeeding Mike Dager who has left the company to pursue other interests.
News from Enea Embedded Technology (10 April 2002)
Linux drivers provide licence-free test option
Pico Technology has added Linux drivers to its complete range of data acquisition and DSO products.
News from Pico Technology (10 April 2002)
Development kit aids USB peripheral design
Engineers looking to implement USB 2.0 peripherals can get a quick start with a new development kit from Silicon Concepts.
News from Silicon Concepts (10 April 2002)
Online groups discuss DSP applications
Linking the DSP design community through an easy-to-use online tool, Texas Instruments has set up five discussion groups on TMS320 DSP-based silicon, software, tools and systems.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (10 April 2002)
Brooktrout Technology puts TI DSP to work on VoP
User Application Article Brooktrout Technology has chosen TI's DSP-based product for its TR2020 voice over packet (VoP) platform.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (10 April 2002)
All change for ISO9001 quality assessment
Technical Background Article Matt Fielding looks at some of the key changes that might affect companies in upgrading their quality management systems to the latest ISO9001:2000 standard.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (10 April 2002)
Wolfson is one of the fast 50 again
Wolfson Microelectronics has been placed in the Deloitte and Touche Technology Fast 50 for Scotland for the second time in two years, after posting 36% year on year growth on average.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (10 April 2002)
SoCs are full data-acquisition systems
Analog Devices has added two new devices and an associated QuickStart evaluation kit to its extensive MicroConverter family of data acquisition SoCs.
News from Analog Devices ( 9 April 2002)
DSP-based speech processing aids teleconferencing
User Application Article A revolutionary teleconferencing system that puts blind and partially sighted people in touch with each other has been developed for the RNIB by Chelston Call Systems.
News from Aculab ( 9 April 2002)
Digital ohmeters take on inductive loads
AVO International has extended the capabilities of its popular Ducter DLRO10 and DLRO10X digital low-resistance ohmeters to include accurate resistance measurement for inductive loads. Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 9 April 2002)
White paper presents TCP/IP to the uninitiated
A new White Paper is designed to introduce the TCP/IP protocol to embedded engineers who may be unfamiliar with its many options.
News from Computer Solutions ( 9 April 2002)
Flexible framer juggles with datarates
Cypress Semiconductor is sampling a device it dubs the industry's most advanced Sonet/SDH framer.
News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 9 April 2002)
Frugal fan drivers raise system reliability
The FAN8404D and the FAN8408D are two-phase half-wave motor-drive ICs that provide an optimum high-efficiency solution for cooling-fan motors found in PCs, game consoles and test equipment.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 9 April 2002)
Automated publishing speeds catalogue updates
Farnell has published its first catalogues using an advanced new automated publication management system (PMS).
News from Farnell ( 9 April 2002)
Fujitsu brings 90nm facility on stream
Fujitsu Microelectronics has begun prototype production of cutting-edge 90nm LSI semiconductor devices at its Akiruno Technology Centre.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe ( 9 April 2002)
Edge attracts strong market attention
The Global Mobile Suppliers Association reports that Edge is attracting strong market attention, based on demonstrable operator and vendor support.
News from GSA - Global Mobile Suppliers Association ( 9 April 2002)
Low-cost high-performance platinum microheater
A small fast-reacting microheater measuring only 9.5 x 1.9mm and suitable for use up to 500C has been launched by Heraeus Sensor-Nite.
News from Heraeus Sensor Technology ( 9 April 2002)
Fujitsu goes for Intersil motherboard power
Fujitsu Siemens Computers has selected Intersil as the preferred supplier of power management ICs for all its PC motherboards.
News from Intersil ( 9 April 2002)
Corelis is ready to work with LogicVision
LogicVision and Corelis have expanded their partnership and will integrate LogicVision's Embedded Test solution for board and diagnostic technology with Corelis Scan Plus boundary scan test system.
News from LogicVision Europe ( 9 April 2002)
LogicVision adds credence to SoC testing
Credence Systems Corp has integrated its Quartet Series testers with LogicVision's Embedded Test solution's access technology.
News from LogicVision Europe ( 9 April 2002)
JVC bases next-generation videos on LSI processor
JVC has selected LSI Logic's DoMiNo network media processing technology for its next-generation professional video products.
News from LSI Europe ( 9 April 2002)
Tandberg to exploit LSI's DoMiNo effect
Tandberg Television has chosen LSI Logic's DoMiNo network media processing technology for its next generation of professional video distribution products.
News from LSI Europe ( 9 April 2002)
ECL devices guarantee high-speed operation
Seventeen new 3 to 4GHz PECL and LVPECL devices have been added to Micrel Semiconductor's growing portfolio of ECL Pro communications logic solutions.
News from Micrel ( 9 April 2002)
PCB-mounting transformers join passive portfolio
Micromark C and CD has formed an agreement with Block to distribute the manufacturer's range of transformers for printed circuit board applications.
News from Micromark C and CD ( 9 April 2002)
MoSys and TSMC extend collaboration agreement
MoSys and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company have extended their long-standing 1T-SRAM collaboration agreement to include the 90nm process node.
News from MoSys ( 9 April 2002)
Single-mode fibres run down to 850nm
Pirelli Telecom Cables and Systems has expanded its lineup of industry-leading optical fibres with the addition of FineLight Giga fibre and FineLight Base fibre.
News from Prysmian Cables and Systems ( 9 April 2002)
Short leadtimes for customised plastic enclosures
Radiatron's Engineering Design Services division is offering fully customised plastic enclosures for electronic equipment with samples in 7-10 days and volume production within 8 weeks.
News from ACAL Radiatron ( 9 April 2002)
One chip generates both mobile Pentium supplies
Semtech reckons its SC1474 dual-phase power supply controller is the industry's first single-chip controller to supply both Vcore and VID voltages for the latest Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processors.
News from Semtech ( 9 April 2002)
Licence brings first trio of opto interface range
SiGe Semiconductor has entered the optoelectronics market with the first three products in its LightCharger portfolio of optical interface ICs.
News from SiGe Semiconductor ( 9 April 2002)
Electrical testing under the EU microscope
EN50191:2001 "Erection and operation of electrical test equipment" has implications for all manufacturers: any area where electrical testing is undertaken may fall within the scope of the standard.
News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 9 April 2002)
Harrison succeeds Ball at Yokogawa Martron
Phil Harrison has been appointed Managing Director of Yokogawa Martron, the UK electronic test and measurement instruments subsidiary of the Yokogawa Electric Corporation of Japan.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 9 April 2002)
Tool straightens pins with no static risk
Aries Electronics has introduced the first antistatic version of a tool that provides a fast, easy and inexpensive means of straightening the pins of DIP IC devices.
News from Aries Electronics ( 8 April 2002)
Rugged laptop takes on front-line acquisition
Amplicon reckons the A760S rugged expandable laptop is the ideal companion for front line field applications such as data logging, network analysis and field surveying.
News from Amplicon ( 8 April 2002)
IEEE honour for Ansoft CTO Cendes
Dr Zoltan Cendes, Chairman and Chief Technology Officer of Ansoft Corp, has been appointed a Distinguished Lecturer by the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 8 April 2002)
Signal-integrity software analyses PCBs and ICs
SIwave meets the growing demand for quick and accurate signal- and power-integrity analysis of leading-edge IC packages and PCBs.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 8 April 2002)
New player in subcontract market
A new electronic and mechanical assembly service has been launched in the UK.
News from Custom Design Technologies ( 8 April 2002)
Flexible swinghandles are easy to install
The successful Emka 1150 range now includes a miniature-pushbutton-release Swinghandle (80mm long) for side panels and small nonlocking doors. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK ( 8 April 2002)
Highly integrated line powered modem IC
Cost-and-power sensitive data collection and telemetry equipment will benefit from a new V.22bis modem IC from Flint, featuring an on-chip AT command interpreter.
News from Flint ( 8 April 2002)
Magnetics aim for telecomms applications
Future and Tyco Electronics have joined forces to launch the CoEv range of magnetics components.
News from Future Electronics ( 8 April 2002)
Digital control provides novel switcher design
GSPK Design has developed innovative switch-mode power solutions using DSP-based digital control techniques.
News from GSPK Design ( 8 April 2002)
Cypress bundles Jungo driver development toolkit
Cypress Semiconductor is to provide its ES-USB customers with the WinDriver crossplatform driver development toolkit from Jungo Software Technologies, bundled on its Lab CD-ROM.
News from Jungo ( 8 April 2002)
Embedded test technology boosts SoC throughput
LogicVision has successfully integrated its embedded test technology into Advantest's T6000 series testers to provide faster test and diagnosis of complex SoC devices.
News from LogicVision Europe ( 8 April 2002)
Low profile for half-millimetre-pitch connectors
Molex has a new series of 0.50mm-pitch SMT FPC connectors with profile heights of 1.20mm.
News from Molex UK ( 8 April 2002)
MoSys claims embedded memory milestone
MoSys claims its licensee's production of 1T-SRAM embedded memory technology has passed 20 million units with over 20 products currently in production.
News from MoSys ( 8 April 2002)
Fluid replaces nasty PFC and PFPE types
A new dielectric fluid for semiconductor heat transfer applications has been introduced to the European market, by 3M Specialty Materials Division.
News from 3M Speciality Materials ( 8 April 2002)
National joins with iReady to exploit networks
National Semiconductor and iReady have formed a strategic partnership aimed at delivering semiconductor solutions for the Gigabit Ethernet and iSCSI storage networking markets.
News from National Semiconductor ( 8 April 2002)
High capacitance for tantalum chips
Available from Nichicon (Europe) is the recently introduced F98 series of solid tantalum chip electrolytic capacitors.
News from Nichicon (Europe) ( 8 April 2002)
Radial capacitors combine long life and low ESR
The NRSK series of capacitors from NIC Eurotech combines ultra-low ESR performance with high ripple current ratings and long life, in a radial leaded, aluminium electrolytic device.
News from NIC Components Europe ( 8 April 2002)
Rectifier provides PFC power for telecomms
Minebea has a new switch-mode power supply designed to provide 2500W of output power into a 48V telecomms system.
News from NMB-Minebea ( 8 April 2002)
Microswitch provides reliable tilt detection
Omron has a new miniature SMD tilt switch for equipment tilt detection in space-constrained devices.
News from Omron Electronics ( 8 April 2002)
Low-cost 1W convertors put power onboard
Onboard has the new D100R series DC/DC convertor from MicroPower Direct.
News from Onboard Electronics ( 8 April 2002)
PLD design software adds Verilog-2001 support
Synplicity has enhanced its Synplify Pro PLD synthesis software with support for the Verilog-2001 standard and support for new devices and new operating systems.
News from Synplicity ( 8 April 2002)
Improved physical optimisation aids PLD design
Synplicity has enhanced its Amplify Physical Optimiser software, the industry's only physical synthesis solution for PLD designers.
News from Synplicity ( 8 April 2002)
Inspection solutions on show in Shanghai
Teradyne's Assembly Test Division is to exhibit its major electronics manufacturing test and inspection solutions at the Nepcon Shanghai tradeshow from 9th to 12th April 2002.
News from Teradyne ( 8 April 2002)
Tektronix signs agreement to acquire Profile
Strengthening its position as a leading provider of test and measurement solutions for optical component manufacturers, Tektronix is to acquire Profile Optische Systeme. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 8 April 2002)
Optical test modules tackle DWDM components
Tektronix has a new series of physical layer measurement applications for its proven optical test system. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 8 April 2002)
DSP platform is basis for HP multifunction devices
A TI DSP platform has been selected for two of Hewlett-Packard Company's newest multifunction products (MFPs).
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 8 April 2002)
TI claims leadership in VoIP market
Texas Instruments reckons it has shipped over 14 million voice over IP (VoIP) ports over the past three years, making the company the leading supplier of VoIP silicon and software solutions.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 8 April 2002)
Insulated flat copper cable distributes the power
Providing the designer with a cost-effective solution to power distribution, the Ampower Wave Crimp system is based on insulated flat copper cable in strip form and a novel termination technique. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK ( 8 April 2002)
Reformulation improves heat-shrink tubing
Tyco Electronics has introduced a revised material formula to enhance the performance characteristics of its highly flame retardant Versafit heat-shrinkable tubing. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection ( 8 April 2002)
Wind River and Atheros work on 802.11a solutions
Atheros Communications is to license and resell Wind River's "Tornado for Home Gateways" platform with Atheros 802.11a access point reference designs.
News from Wind River Systems ( 8 April 2002)
Compact SBC is powered up for networking
The latest socket 370-based SBC from Wordsworth is ideal for networking applications, high-performance workstations and servers.
News from Wordsworth Technology ( 8 April 2002)
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