News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 May
to Saturday 25 May 2002
Multiplexers satisfy high-port-count demands
Analog Devices has a new series of 32-channel and dual-16-channel CMOS analogue multiplexer integrated circuits for telecomms network systems.
News from Analog Devices (24 May 2002)
Mounter puts larger components on larger PCBs
Assembleon's release of an enhanced Topaz-X component mounter further strengthens the company's position in the medium-volume SMT assembly marketplace.
News from Assembléon (24 May 2002)
Compact ransceiver range spans the bands
Aurel's extensive family of XTR transceiver modules offers low-power datacommunications at up to 100Kbit/s.
News from Aurel (24 May 2002)
US demand leads to Cambridge expansion
The world's first facility for integrating high-accuracy location software into mobile phones is expanding to meet surging demand from global handset manufacturers.
News from Cambridge Positioning Systems (24 May 2002)
Aspocomp chooses Supermax ECAD for hybrid design
Aspocomp Group has purchased the Supermax ECAD layout solution from DDE-EDA for the design of thick-film hybrid circuits.
News from DDE-EDA (24 May 2002)
Lewis onboard at elata
Virgin Group IT Services Director Gareth Lewis has become a non-executive director of elata.
News from elata (24 May 2002)
Quartz quality reconfirmed
Euroquartz Group has achieved accreditation to ISO9001 (2000) with Moody International.
News from Euroquartz (24 May 2002)
Compact module combines GSM with GPS
Available now from Falcom is the A2D-SI-900/1800(1900) combined GSM/GPRS/GPS embedded OEM module.
News from Falcom (24 May 2002)
CWDM modules enter full production
Finisar's line of coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) modules is now in volume production.
News from Finisar Corp (24 May 2002)
Low-profile convertors front distributed power
UHiTek Power has a new series of low-profile AC/DC convertors for use in modular distributed power systems.
News from HiTek Power (24 May 2002)
Ethernet-based emulator is made for sharing
New from Kane Computing, the Predator-560 is an Ethernet JTAG emulator designed to support the latest TMS320 DSPs from Texas Instruments. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (24 May 2002)
Programmable chip combines radio and audio
The SAF7730 is a dual-IF car radio and audio DSP claimed to provide excellent radio and audio quality.
News from NXP Semiconductors (24 May 2002)
Integrated temperature sensors give digital output
A novel pair of digital-output temperature sensor ICs are ideal for extended temperature measurement in communications, consumer, environmental, industrial and instrumentation applications.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (24 May 2002)
High-output blue LED has power to replace arrays
New from AP Technologies is the OD-470 high-output blue LED with a typical emission wavelength of 470nm and output power of 30mW DC.
News from AP Technologies (23 May 2002)
High-bandwidth PGA boosts acquisition performance
The latest data-acquisition card from Adlink features a novel programmable gain amplifier to overcome the traditional problems of acquiring signals faster than 500kHz. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (23 May 2002)
Transceiver works in 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Agilent Technologies has demonstrated interoperability between its 10 Gigabit serial Ethernet Xenpak optical transceiver and XAUI SerDes from PMC-Sierra, Marvell Technology Group and TI. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (23 May 2002)
It's smart to speak with TI DSPs
ART Advanced Recognition Technologies has ported its revolutionary smARTspeak XG speech recognition solution to TI's power-efficient TMS320C5000 digital signal processor platform.
News from ART, Advanced Recognition Technologies (23 May 2002)
Easy installation for Hall effect sensors
Assemtech Europe has added the PTS/PSS models to its range of Hall effect proximity sensors. Brochure Available
News from Assemtech Europe (23 May 2002)
Broadband takes Cyan to Europe
Broadband Technology is Cyan Technology's first official European distributor for the company's eCOG1 microcontroller, evaluation board and development tools.
News from Cyan Technology (23 May 2002)
Framer puts 10Gbit Ethernet over Sonet
Cypress Semiconductor is sampling a single-chip framer that makes it possible to extend 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) LANs over standard Sonet/SDH networks.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (23 May 2002)
Top-end network search engines aid infrastructure
New from Cypress Semiconductor, the Ayama family of network search engines (NSEs) is optimised for multiprotocol packet classification and forwarding.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (23 May 2002)
Bramham supports the process at DEK
DEK has appointed Richard Bramham as General Manager, Process Support Products Worldwide.
News from DEK (23 May 2002)
Website reflects global merger
Global Display Solutions (GDS) has launched its new unified website following its formation from the merger between Emco Electronics and CA and G Elettronica.
News from GDS (23 May 2002)
Cage-clamp terminals offer ease of installation
A new range of industrial cage-clamp terminals offers ease of termination as well as the ability to withstand higher voltages.
News from Harting (23 May 2002)
Codec provides improved image compression
inSilicon Corp has added the JPEG2000 codec to its existing portfolio of image compression semiconductor intellectual property.
News from inSilicon Corp (23 May 2002)
Kaparel joins the switched interconnect club
Kaparel Corp has become a founding member of the StarFabric Trade Association.
News from Kaparel Corp (23 May 2002)
Fibre optic interconnection system is all at sea
Lemo (UK) is supplying a fibre optic interconnection system for a major contract with the Hellenic Navy.
News from Lemo UK (23 May 2002)
DVB-T receiver chip provides diversity reception
The L64782 COFDM receiver is the third-generation chip in the family of highly integrated, high-performance solutions for digital terrestrial TV (DTT) broadcast from LSI Logic.
News from LSI Europe (23 May 2002)
LDOs are frugal for power-sensitive systems
Two micropower low dropout (LDO) regulators for standby applications in portable and fixed power-sensitive systems are now available from Micrel.
News from Micrel (23 May 2002)
Far East outsourcing reversed
One of Europe's leading manufacturers of printed circuit boards and specialist laminates reckons it is reversing the trend towards Far East outsourcing.
News from Micam (23 May 2002)
Subcontract micromachining aids MEMS designers
Micromachining systems from Oxford Lasers can cut, drill and etch precise microfeatures quickly and cleanly into a wide range of materials used in MEMS and MEOMS applications.
News from Oxford Lasers (23 May 2002)
Transimpedance amplifier stabilises 10Gbit systems
SiGe Semiconductor has added the SE1050 10Gbit/s transimpedance amplifier (TIA) to its LightCharger portfolio of optical interface components.
News from SiGe Semiconductor (23 May 2002)
Gibbons released for new role
Socomec Sicon UPS has released its Sales Director, Darren Gibbons, from his contract to enable him to take up the post of Managing Director at Harath.
News from Socomec Sicon UPS (23 May 2002)
Lighting tester provides the whole in one
A novel all-in-one lighting tester combines DC insulation resistance testing with functional and high-voltage flash testing to cover regulatory, safety and quality requirements in one package.
News from SPS Electronic UK (23 May 2002)
Automated optical inspection aids stencil quality
Stencil specialist Tecan has installed the latest and most advanced automatic optical inspection system.
News from Tecan (23 May 2002)
Teradyne to develop tester for Sony GSM handsets
Teradyne's Assembly Test Division has set up a collaborative partnership with Sony Corp to develop a unique functional test platform for Sony's range of cellular mobile products.
News from Teradyne (23 May 2002)
Even smaller package for lov-voltage logic family
Texas Instruments has released its Advanced Ultra-Low Voltage CMOS (AUC) logic technology.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (23 May 2002)
Emulator rips through real-time development
TI has added the fastest generation of JTAG emulation technology to its real-time eXpressDSP software and development tools.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (23 May 2002)
Altra Broadband Joins XFP industry association
Altra Broadband has joined the 10-Gigabit Small Form-factor Pluggable (XFP) Module Group, a module multisource agreement (MSA) association.
News from Altra Broadband (22 May 2002)
Tool brings order to mixed-IP SoC designs
SpyGlass SoC is the first design tool to address the logical issues designers encounter when integrating multiple IP blocks from different vendors and design teams into one complex SoC design.
News from Atrenta (22 May 2002)
Bluetooth processor has power to spare
According to BrightCom, the BIC2102 is the first chip with enough MIPS and data memory to run embedded applications together with the Bluetooth baseband and protocol stack.
News from Flextronics - Short Range Wireless (22 May 2002)
Enhancements speed integrated design solution
Cadence has upgraded its SP and R integrated RTL-to-GDSII design solution to enable designers to produce higher-performance chips in shorter design cycles than ever before.
News from Cadence Design Systems (22 May 2002)
Tools integrate crossfunctional SoC design teams
The CoWare N2C System Designer and Advanced System Designer address the diverse tool needs of crossfunctional SoC design teams.
News from CoWare (22 May 2002)
Analogue switch protects from negative vibes
Fairchild Semiconductor has developed an SPDT analogue switch that protects ASICs, microprocessors and other ICs from damage caused by negative voltage transients.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (22 May 2002)
Sales perk up for Fairchild
Kirk Pond, president, chairman and CEO of Fairchild Semiconductor has revealed that the company's orders have been better than expected through the first seven weeks of the quarter.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (22 May 2002)
Speedy mobile CPUs cut blade server consumption
New from Force Computers, CPCI-735/736R2 Intel Mobile Pentium III based single board computers feature core frequencies up to 1.2GHz.
News from Force Computers (22 May 2002)
Intelligent comms card for OEM developers
A new four-port version of its intelligent communications card for OEM developers has been introduced by FarSite Communications.
News from FarSite Communications (22 May 2002)
Disc drive to board connectors
A new range of connectors from Genalog provides direct disc drive to board connection for many non-PC-based applications.
News from Genalog (22 May 2002)
System speeds verification for high-speed PCBs
Innoveda is set to release a complete, integrated, front-to-back system it claims dramatically reduces the time, cost and risk associated with high-speed board-level design.
News from Innoveda (22 May 2002)
Walsh takes over marketing at inSilicon
inSilicon Corp has signed up Kevin M Walsh as vice president of Marketing.
News from inSilicon Corp (22 May 2002)
High-efficiency half brick is lighter and thinner
High power density coupled with high efficiency make Lambda's new PAH half-brick DC/DC power modules ideal for a host of telecommunications, computing and distributed power architectures. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (22 May 2002)
Kings of cool extend heat components partnership
Micromark C and CD has agreed a new distribution partnership with Aavid Thermalloy, the thermal management specialist formed by the merger of Aavid Technologies and Redpoint Thermalloy.
News from Micromark C and CD (22 May 2002)
MCU-based approach speeds low-power telecontrol
Motorola's remote keyless entry reference design is based on the 68HC908 8bit Flash MCU, and aims to help designers engineers develop applications based on RF technology in less time.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (22 May 2002)
Ball and Burns take to the field
As part of its expansion process Papst has strengthened its sales team with the addition of two field sales engineers.
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) (22 May 2002)
Single-chip MPEG2 codec aims at DVD recorders
A novel single-chip MPEG2 codec from Philips will speed the development of DVD recorders.
News from NXP Semiconductors (22 May 2002)
Waveform processor boosts basestation efficiency
According to PMC-Sierra, the PM7819 Paladin Waveshaper is the industry's highest density waveform processor.
News from PMC-Sierra (22 May 2002)
Fast Ethernet hub has five auto-configurable ports
Parvus Corp has unveiled what it reckons is the first Fast Ethernet switching hub for embedded PC/104 applications.
News from Parvus Corp (22 May 2002)
Custom enclosures come to hand
Radiatron has launched the Pactec HRP Series of enclosures for handheld devices and instrumentation.
News from ACAL Radiatron (22 May 2002)
RF Engines breaks into US defence market
RF Engines has signed a major modification and licensing deal for its novel Pipelined Frequency Transform (PFT) technology with one of the leading US defence prime contractors.
News from RF Engines (22 May 2002)
Nelson joins Malaysian foundry operation
1st Silicon (Malaysia) has appointed international industry veteran William John Nelson, PhD, to the new position of Chief Operating Officer (COO).
News from X-Fab Sarawak (22 May 2002)
Flarion's Dolan speaks in New York today
Ray Dolan, CEO of Flarion Technologies, will present Flarion's approach to profitable mobile broadband data as a featured presenter at Lehman Brothers' Third Annual Global Wireless Conference.
News from Qualcomm (22 May 2002)
Advantest checks tool compatibility before launch
Advantest is working with Mentor Graphics to ensure full compatibility between its new SoC failure diagnostics tool and Mentor's suite of FastScan automatic test pattern generation tools.
News from Advantest (Europe) (21 May 2002)
Optical mouse sensor eats less juice
Agilent Technologies has a new optical mouse sensor optimised for battery operation, offering computer users months of operation from AA batteries. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (21 May 2002)
HF test socket takes two separate packages
Aries Electronics has developed a high-frequency test socket with a replaceable spring probe interposer.
News from Aries Electronics (21 May 2002)
On-chip serial interface aids ADC applications
The industry's first 14bit, +/-10V, bipolar-output D/A convertor with a serial interface provides a novel solution for industrial control and instrumentation applications.
News from Analog Devices (21 May 2002)
Demo board aids program, debug and more
Microchip's top-selling PICDEM demonstration board now has an ICD port, LCD readout, sounder and a temperature sensor.
News from Microchip Technology (21 May 2002)
Kit aids automotive MCU development
Microchip's new PICDEM LIN development kit enables easy and efficient development of PICmicro microcontroller-based systems using the LIN bus protocol.
News from Microchip Technology (21 May 2002)
Slim PCMCIA card has 128bit WEP and WiFi approval
Buffalo Technology has released a new version of its PCMCIA wireless networking interface card with several new features.
News from Buffalo Technology (21 May 2002)
DMMs feature true-RMS measurements
All new ranges of Fluke digital multimeters feature true-RMS measurements, vital for correct fault finding in circuits with nonlinear loads, such as office equipment PSUs and variable-speed drives. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (21 May 2002)
MIPS development kit includes novel simulator
Green Hills Software has released its Multi 3.5 integrated development environment and enhanced optimising compilers for cores based on the MIPS Technologies MIPS32 and MIPS64 architectures. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (21 May 2002)
Physical synthesis for multi-million-gate designs
Incentia Design Systems has entered the physical synthesis market with a new software product DesignCraft Pro.
News from Incentia Design Systems (21 May 2002)
Tough year for Innotech
Innotech Corp has announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended 31st March 2002.
News from Innotech (21 May 2002)
High throughput for airbag inflation tester
New from Keithley Instruments, the Model 2790 SourceMeter switch airbag inflator test system provides an overall cost of test much lower than existing igniter test systems. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (21 May 2002)
Compact PCI board aims for next-generation servers
The Kontron cPCI-DT64 CompactPCI processor board features two low voltage Intel Pentium III processors with 512K cache.
News from Kontron UK (21 May 2002)
Valigursky faces optical sales test at Luna
Luna Technologies has hired Edward Valigursky as Vice President of Sales.
News from Luna Technologies (21 May 2002)
Suite ARMs designers for embedded development
Accelerated Technology (AT), the Embedded Systems Division of Mentor Graphics, has released the codelab embedded developer suite for the ARM family of processors.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (21 May 2002)
Progress for Mentor in Innoveda acquisition
Mentor Graphics has received early termination of the waiting period required under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act in connection with its proposed acquisition of Innoveda.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (21 May 2002)
PXI Systems feature flexible I/O configuration
MEN Mikro Elektronik is launching a complete new range of PXI systems incorporating highly reliable system controllers, I/O boards and mezzanines.
News from MEN Mikro Elektronik (21 May 2002)
Modules take 12bit themocouple data
Engineers and scientists now have a new option for taking type J and K thermocouple measurements with National Instruments 12bit, dual-channel FieldPoint modules. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (21 May 2002)
Wafers clean up without stopping the show
Nitto Denko has developed the world's first cleaning wafer that removes waste from wafer prober absorption tables without having to shut down the testing process.
News from Nitto Denko Corp (21 May 2002)
Adapter puts different servers in one enclosure
A novel universal mounting rail enables designers to mount different servers in a single rack or enclosure. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (21 May 2002)
Tools accelerate memory implementation for Virage
Virage Logic has standardised on Sagantec's migration and optimisation tools to accelerate the implementation of its memory compiler products in the latest process technologies.
News from Sagantec (21 May 2002)
Design software comes with free monitor
Altium has come up with a special offer that will enable its customers to gain productivity benefits from using multiple monitors with their design software.
News from Altium (21 May 2002)
Monolithic Hall-effect gear-tooth sensor IC
The new A3064LKA from Allegro MicroSystems is an AC-coupled Hall-effect gear-tooth sensor implemented as a monolithic integrated circuit.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (20 May 2002)
Multichannel codecs entertain at home
Analog Devices has four new high-performance multichannel audio codecs for home theatre systems, DVD players, automotive audio systems, A/V receivers and digital audio effects processors.
News from Analog Devices (20 May 2002)
Bench supply delivers a full 10A
The EX1810R, new from TTi, is a high-current single-output bench power supply in a compact case style, and is capable of providing 180W of power.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (20 May 2002)
Wotus adds US fab experience to Bookham
Bookham Technology has appointed Diane Wotus as vice president of ASOC manufacturing.
News from Bookham (20 May 2002)
Cadence Chinese operation is first of its kind
Cadence Design Systems has opened a new centre in Shanghai.
News from Cadence Design Systems (20 May 2002)
Displays take more onboard
The SC series of alphanumeric dot-matrix LCD modules from CTL Components have been designed with built-in CMOS driver devices to reduce component count and simplify interface circuitry.
News from CTL Components (20 May 2002)
P-channel MOSFETs shrink into BGAs
Four new P-channel MOSFET BGAs combine exceptionally small size with low on-resistance to deliver a highly effective solution for load switching in portable, wireless and networking applications.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (20 May 2002)
First sighting of CCS in Europe
Firstsight Vision has been appointed the exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland for CCS of Japan. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (20 May 2002)
Easy installation for CPU cooler
Microthem has added the FC-PCH610T CPU cooler to its extensive range of fan cooling products.
News from Microtherm (20 May 2002)
Connector system is scalable to 5Gbit/s
The HSSDC2 product family from Molex improves electrical performance and minimises space usage for leading edge protocols, including Fibre Channel, InfiniBand and Gigabit Ethernet.
News from Molex UK (20 May 2002)
MoSys IP revenue is fastest-growing worldwide
MoSys reported the fastest-growing IP revenues for FY2001 worldwide, among the top 20 semiconductor intellectual property companies, according to Gartner Dataquest.
News from MoSys (20 May 2002)
CMOS sensors take on digital imaging
National Semiconductor has expanded its CMOS imaging portfolio with the introduction of seven new CMOS sensors for today's rapidly growing digital imaging market.
News from National Semiconductor (20 May 2002)
Quarter bricks to distribute DC power
The Lambda PAQ Series of DC/DC convertors, now available from Powerline, is a range of high-density units in the industry-standard 'quarter brick' profile with ratings from 50 to 100W.
News from Powerline (20 May 2002)
High-brightness LEDs are small and light
Rohm has launched a new series of miniature red, green and blue SMD chip LEDs that combine high brightness with strong protection against ESD.
News from Rohm Electronics (20 May 2002)
Power outlet incorporates fuse, shutters and neon
Schurter reckons its new type 4719 is the world's first fused shuttered outlet. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (20 May 2002)
Readers gain smartcard acceptance
Europay International has awarded EMV level 2 certification to the Sagem D-920 and D-950 payment terminals.
News from Sagem (20 May 2002)
Supply chain software speeds product introductions
User Application Article Hitachi Computer Products (America) is using industry leading Teradyne SCE supply chain software from Teradyne's Assembly Test Division.
News from Teradyne (20 May 2002)
Slimline packaging shrinks MOSFETs further
Toshiba has a new generation of miniature chip scale power MOSFET packages that are over 60% thinner than conventional TO-220SM (D2PAK) devices yet require 30% less PCB mounting area.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (20 May 2002)
Photocoupler slashes power by 80%
In response to increasing demand for energy efficient devices, Toshiba Electronics has released the industry's lowest power consumption photocoupler.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (20 May 2002)
High precision from digital jitter meter
The new TA120F from Yokogawa Martron is a digital jitter analyser for making measurements on optical disks including CDs and DVD/ROMs.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (20 May 2002)
Experimental organic LED efficiency rises
Scientists sponsored by display technology developer Opsys have developed high-efficiency bilayered green organic light emitting diode (OLED) devices.
News from Cambridge Display Technology (20 May 2002)
Cables and components go on automatic test
Sefelec Saphir-E Series automatic cable testers from Cropico integrate instrumentation and switching systems in a single bay, with modular construction providing extensive flexibility. Brochure Available
News from Cropico (20 May 2002)
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