News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 June
to Saturday 8 June 2002
PWM chip provides flexible DC motor control
Designed for pulsewidth modulated current control of DC motors, the A3948 from Allegro MicroSystems can deliver a continuous output current up to +/-1.5 A and an operating voltage up to 50V.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 7 June 2002)
Synthesiser keeps wireless systems quiet
The ADF4252 is a novel PLL synthesiser that creates state-of-the-art local oscillators for the up- and down-conversion of RF signals in wireless applications.
News from Analog Devices ( 7 June 2002)
Ethernet data gateways provide serial net link
Advantech's new lineup of Ethernet data gateway products provides a simple way to connect serial devices such as PLCs and barcode readers to Ethernet and the Internet. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) ( 7 June 2002)
Wireless access point incorporates a router
Buffalo Technology has enhanced its range of wireless networking products with the addition of a combined wireless access point and four port-switching hub (router).
News from Buffalo Technology ( 7 June 2002)
Catalogue spans six volumes
The all-new 2002 UK catalogue from Farnell will land on the desks of UK customers tomorrow (7th June 2002).
News from Farnell ( 7 June 2002)
Connectors ensure close board stacking
FCI has expanded its Conan range of PCB stacking connectors to cover six different parallel board spacings up to 7mm.
News from FCI ( 7 June 2002)
Kit aids "roll-your-own" PXI controllers
According to Ines, anyone can create their own embedded PXI controllers using the new POK-900 PXI controller kit.
News from Ines ( 7 June 2002)
JMC takes novel cooling technology from Agilent
JMC Products has licensed Agilent Technologies' patented dual-pass airflow technology for use in a range of products for server, workstation and desktop PC markets worldwide.
News from JMC Products ( 7 June 2002)
Novel cooling scheme shrinks CPU heatsinks
The SkyJet CPU cooler from JMC Products features Agilent's patented dual-pass airflow architecture from.
News from JMC Products ( 7 June 2002)
Horizontal backplanes fit "pizzabox" cPCI subracks
Kaparel has launched a new range of 1, 2 and 4U horizontal CompactPCI backplanes for use in smaller 19in horizontal 1-4U high subracks.
News from Kaparel Corp ( 7 June 2002)
Ferguson takes Luna to the West
Luna Technologies has hired Reed Ferguson as US Western Regional Sales Manager.
News from Luna Technologies ( 7 June 2002)
LynuxWorks becomes cah-flow positive
LynuxWorks has reported sequential quarter over quarter revenue growth for Q3 fiscal year 2002 and Q4 fiscal year 2002 (ending 30th April 2002).
News from LynuxWorks ( 7 June 2002)
Web-based access to revision-controlled IP library
The QuickUse Repository is an off-the-shelf IP repository based on the proven QuickUse Development System knowledge management infrastructure from Mentor Graphics.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 7 June 2002)
Award for CMOS accelerometer
Memsic was awarded Best of Sensors Expo last month at Sensors Expo Spring in San Jose, California.
News from Memsic ( 7 June 2002)
Sonar and Dolphin speed Zoran chip to tape-out
User Application Article Against a challenging timeline, Zoran Corp was able to tape out an advanced multimedia DVD SoC in only 8 days from its last netlist change.
News from Monterey Design Systems ( 7 June 2002)
Oki joins 10Gbit transceiver alliance
Oki is to join a multisource agreement announced in March 2002 by Agere Systems and Nortel Networks, which aims to establish standards for surface-mount 10Gbit/s optical receivers.
News from Oki Electric ( 7 June 2002)
Real-time kernel supports automotive processor
The OSE real-time kernel has been integrated into the Micronas ARM7 based evaluation platform for the CDC 32xxG automotive controller family.
News from Enea Embedded Technology ( 7 June 2002)
Girouard takes charge of reliability
Nicki S Girouard is the new Manager of the Raytheon Reliability Analysis Laboratory.
News from Raytheon Reliability Analysis Lab ( 7 June 2002)
Rugged chests form economical housings
Strongbox has a new range of equipment chests that forms an ideal low-cost portable housing system for small audiovisual or background music systems and similar applications.
News from Strongbox ( 7 June 2002)
Optical tester takes on 10Gbit/s systems
Tektronix has made significant additions and enhancements to its proven family of modular optical test systems. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 7 June 2002)
Digital RF enables sub-$4 single-chip Bluetooth
Texas Instruments reckons the BRF6100 is the first single-chip Bluetooth solution to integrate a digital RF processor and Bluetooth baseband on one chip to reduce cost and minimise board space.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 7 June 2002)
Predictive analysis demos at DAC
Atrenta is offering IC designers an opportunity to see first hand why leading electronic and semiconductor companies are using its predictive analysis products before running simulation or synthesis.
News from Atrenta ( 6 June 2002)
An end to BSE
BSE (UK) and its counterparts in France, Benelux, Spain and Portugal have rebranded as Accelonix.
News from Accelonix (UK) ( 6 June 2002)
Demonstrations and workshops at DAC
CoWare will demonstrate its leadership in SystemC language system-level design tools and methodologies for hardware/software codesign and IP re-use at this year's Design Automation Conference.
News from CoWare ( 6 June 2002)
IMEC and STARC to advance SoC design methods
IMEC and STARC are to collaborate on the development of novel methodologies for SoC design.
News from IMEC ( 6 June 2002)
AdvancedTCA on show in Atlanta
Kaparel Corp has been showing off mechanical demonstration backplanes and transition cards for the AdvancedTCA (PICMG 3.0) full mesh configuration in the Rittal booth at Supercomm in Atlanta.
News from Kaparel Corp ( 6 June 2002)
Module puts SCSI discs on cPCI without metalwork
A novel CompactPCI-SCSI single hard disk drive module allows a SCSI hard disk to be added to any CompactPCI embedded system without using a subchassis, adding full hot swap capability to the design.
News from Kaparel Corp ( 6 June 2002)
UMC to be first with Amethyst core
UMC has signed a licensing and comarketing agreement for MIPS Technologies' top-performance 64bit processor cores, the MIPS64 20Kc and the company's next-generation core, code-named Amethyst.
News from MIPS Technologies ( 6 June 2002)
SDPD solution pays off with tape-outs for Canon
User Application Article Canon has taped out its first two designs with the Monterey System-Driven Physical Design (SDPD) solution.
News from Monterey Design Systems ( 6 June 2002)
Java virtual machine aims for carrier control
NewMonics has developed the first Java virtual machine specifically for use in the product development life cycle of the management and control plane functions of carrier-class products.
News from Aonix ( 6 June 2002)
Quad-band baseband chip has the Edge on top
Philips has unveiled the first in a next-generation baseband controller family for use in GSM, GPRS, Edge and 3G cellular handsets.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 6 June 2002)
Three combine into major manufacturer
Welwyn Components, IRC and BI Technologies have combined within TT electronics to form one of the world's largest electronic component manufacturers.
News from BI Technologies SMT ( 6 June 2002)
SM RC networks optimise space and performance
British-manufactured surface mount chip resistor-capacitor networks from TT electronics-BI Technologies enable engineers to improve board layout and performance.
News from BI Technologies SMT ( 6 June 2002)
Mid-size enclosure plugs a gap in the range
The latest addition to APW's IMnet family is the IMnet 610, a 12, 17 and 22U high entry-level but fully featured floor standing mid-sized enclosure aimed at the SME sector.
News from APW Enclosure Solutions ( 5 June 2002)
Astro speeds tape out for Nordic
Nordic VLSI has successfully taped out a high-performance IC for digital sensor applications using the advanced Astro physical design-closure capability.
News from Avant! Corporation ( 5 June 2002)
Flexible key system for enclosure locks
The Emka Fort range includes barrels, cam-locks and special locks with the unique and flexible Fort key system, all using standard UK mounting hole dimensions of 16.6 x 19.1mm. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK ( 5 June 2002)
Power standard aids test and calibration
Fluke describes its new 6100A electrical power standard as the first truly universal power standard. Brochure Available
News from Fluke Precision Measurement ( 5 June 2002)
IMEC looks to China for development
IMEC is talking with Shanghai-based SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation) to explore a long-term partnership for the development of advanced semiconductor process technology.
News from IMEC ( 5 June 2002)
Cozens joins Link
Link Microtek has appointed Mark Cozens as technical sales engineer for the South-West and Midlands.
News from Link Microtek ( 5 June 2002)
Broadband communications processor uses MIPS core
Infineon Technologies' new EasyPort broadband communications processor family is based on a powerful, highly integrated, 64bit CPU core subsystem that uses the MIPS64 5Kc processor core.
News from MIPS Technologies ( 5 June 2002)
Development help for USB On The Go
Philips Electronics has released one of the semiconductor industry's first complete Universal Serial Bus (USB) On-The-Go (OTG) system developers' kits.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 5 June 2002)
Software-controlled management saves handheld life
The PMU+ is a single-chip power management unit with a real-time software control feature that can reduce power consumption by up to 70% in smart phones and wireless PDAs.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 5 June 2002)
Linux solutions for Malta development boards
TimeSys Corp has released a complete suite of embedded Linux solutions for Malta development boards using the MIPS32 4Kc and MIPS64 5Kc processor cores.
News from TimeSys Corp ( 5 June 2002)
Halogen-free ribbons run to 150C
Satisfying the growing need for halogen-free cables, Ansley 191 features a high operating temperature capability of 150C in an industry-standard 1.27mm flat ribbon cable. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK ( 5 June 2002)
China is foundation for global Universal growth
Universal Instruments Corp is increasing its commitment to China with the opening of a new US $1 million research and training technology centre in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
News from Universal Instruments ( 5 June 2002)
Flexible acquisition family shows its intelligence
Amplicon has a new family of data acquisition boards, providing a smart, space-saving solution.
News from Amplicon ( 4 June 2002)
BAE Systems runs with Avant! SoC solution
BAE Systems Information and Electronic Warfare Systems (IEWS) has selected Avant!'s Cosmos custom-IC design environment and the SinglePass-SoC solution for its IC design needs.
News from Avant! Corporation ( 4 June 2002)
Helical filters for satellite broadcasting
Euroquartz Group has a new range of UHF helical filters designed specifically for satellite broadcasting applications.
News from Euroquartz ( 4 June 2002)
Resistance to green directive eliminates BeO
Two Smiths Interconnect companies, Florida RF Labs and EMC Technology, have released a full line of aluminium nitride (AlN) resistive products.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Florida RF Labs ( 4 June 2002)
Multimeter designed specifically for metrologists
The new Fluke 8508A reference multimeter is an 8.5-digit resolution instrument with superior accuracy over a wide range of measurements. Brochure Available
News from Fluke Precision Measurement ( 4 June 2002)
Chipset aids cost-effective Sonet/SDH upgrades
PMC-Sierra reckons its Chess-III chipset establishes a new benchmark for technology and innovation in aggregating, grooming and transporting 2.5 and 10Gbit/s metro services.
News from PMC-Sierra ( 4 June 2002)
Observed coverage boosts smart SoC verification
Synopsys reckons VCS 7.0 is the first comprehensive smart verification solution to address increasing SoC verification challenges.
News from Synopsys ( 4 June 2002)
No soldering for easy two-part coax connection
Times Microwave Systems has two new solder-free EZ two-piece N-type connectors that are ideal for use with its LMR-900-DB and LMR-900-FR flexible low loss 1.6cm 50ohm coaxial cables.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Times Microwave ( 4 June 2002)
PCB assembly operation adds weight to distribution
Independent UK distributor Anglia Components has expanded its range of capabilities with the opening of a PCB assembly facility.
News from Anglia ( 3 June 2002)
Simulation kit aids basestation design
Ansoft has successfully implemented and verified Motorola's MET LDMOS model design kit for use with its Serenade 8.7 nonlinear circuit simulator.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 3 June 2002)
Designer on show at microwave symposium
Ansoft will showcase its newest product, Ansoft Designer, next week at this year's IEEE International Microwave Symposium in Seattle, Washington.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 3 June 2002)
Lang sets sales for ARC in Asia
ARC International has completed another goal set by CEO Mike Gulett earlier this year by appointing James Lang head of all sales operations in Asia.
News from ARC International ( 3 June 2002)
Software speeds SMT assembly operations
Assembleon has upgraded its PPS Pro production preparation software to accelerate the setup, and increase the output, of component placement operations in SMT assembly.
News from Assembléon ( 3 June 2002)
Single pass to a fast chip
Fabless semiconductor company Fast-Chip has selected Avant!'s Milkyway-based, SinglePass-SoC tools for its PolicyEdge design, a complex 100-million-transistor services processor.
News from Avant! Corporation ( 3 June 2002)
Avant! joins the TI 90nm design flow
Texas Instruments has selected Avant!'s Star-RCXT for sign-off parasitic extraction of high-performance, ultra-deep-submicron (90nm) ASIC designs.
News from Avant! Corporation ( 3 June 2002)
No thermal spacemanship in compact convertors
Datel reckons the latest additions to its long-standing A-series represent the state of the art for standard 2in square DC/DC convertors.
News from Datel (UK) ( 3 June 2002)
Website is "silent salesman"
User Application Article The quality of DEK's multifeatured website has been validated once more by winning a new customer order practically on its own.
News from DEK ( 3 June 2002)
Novel controller cuts costs of capacitive screens
eGalax has developed a novel low-cost capacitive touch screen controller.
News from eGalax ( 3 June 2002)
Compact delay line beats alternative technologies
New from EMC Technology is the SloWave delay line.
News from Smiths Interconnect - EMC Technology ( 3 June 2002)
Power control family goes for mobile market
Intersil is aiming for the notebook and handheld appliance markets with its latest range of processor-specific Endura mobile-optimised power control ICs.
News from Intersil ( 3 June 2002)
LEDs drop in to replace filament lamps
New from Marl International is the 238 series of bipolar filament replacement bulbs.
News from Marl International ( 3 June 2002)
Small fan is even cooler under pressure
Offering increased flow rate at high pressures, Papst's 414JHH fan offers a cooling solution for low-profile cabinet applications.
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) ( 3 June 2002)
Coaxial lightning protector keeps surges down
The DSX-D coaxial lightning protector is a weatherproof passive filter design with DC blocking from surge-side centre pin to equipment-side centre pin.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Polyphaser ( 3 June 2002)
Qualification aids international sales growth
Antenna manufacturer Radio Waves has obtained ISO9001 certification by National Quality Assurance (NQA) USA.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Radio Waves ( 3 June 2002)
Verification system crosses clock domains
Real Intent has added formal clock intent verification to its flagship electronic design verification system Verix.
News from Real Intent ( 3 June 2002)
TI adds delay calculation to its Pyramid
Texas Instruments has standardised on the PrimeTime delay calculator in its Pyramid ASIC design flow.
News from Synopsys ( 3 June 2002)
High-power RF coaxial cables and assemblies
Times Microwave Systems has published a new high-power RF coaxial cables and assemblies brochure.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Times Microwave ( 3 June 2002)
Two onboard LANs put SBC in control
Wordsworth reckons the Rocky-3785EVG SBC is an ideal building block for applications such as high-performance automatic control systems and appliances with facilities like DVR and VoIP.
News from Wordsworth Technology ( 3 June 2002)
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