News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 June
to Saturday 15 June 2002
CompactPCI subsystem keeps it cool for comms
New from Adlink Technology, the cPCIS-6125 is a thin all-in-one communication computing subsystem built around the recently introduced line of blade servers. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (14 June 2002)
LED displays show their changing colours
Aerco is now supplying a new type of display system that uses high performance LEDs to create colourful, attention-grabbing displays for logos, signs, advertisements and other promotional material.
News from Aerco (14 June 2002)
UPS keeps DC comms network equipment running
The Powershield is a new range of local power and backup solutions for broadband installations.
News from American Power Conversion (14 June 2002)
Amplicon adds Advance Galatrek supplies
Amplicon has been appointed UK distributor for Advance Galatrek, recognising its expertise both in the power supply and industrial computing fields.
News from Amplicon (14 June 2002)
Amplifier rejects common-mode noise
With a minimum CMR of 80dB at frequencies up to 10kHz, the AD8225 instrumentation amplifier can extract low-level differential signals in the presence of high common-mode voltage levels.
News from Analog Devices (14 June 2002)
Synopsys tools join the ARC design flow
ARC International has made two important new technology developments in integrating Synopsys' tools into its design flow.
News from ARC International (14 June 2002)
Full solution for speedy use of USB 2.0
ARC International and Standard Microsystems Corp have developed a complete USB 2.0 solution that is certified for high-speed operation by the USB Implementers Forum.
News from ARC International (14 June 2002)
ASIC cuts Bluetooth interfaces down to size
Brain Boxes has developed a new CompactFlash interface ASIC that will shrink the active parts count of Bluetooth CF and PCMCIA cards to two chips.
News from Brainboxes (14 June 2002)
Adapter puts battery-free Bluetooth on USB ports
Brain Boxes has released its first USB design for Bluetooth, expanding its range to cover all common interface ports.
News from Brainboxes (14 June 2002)
Alliance to set up Bluetooth test lab in Taiwan
Cetecom is working with SGS Taiwan to set up a Bluetooth qualification test facility (BQTF) in Taiwan.
News from AT4 wireless (14 June 2002)
Electrolytics become smaller and greener
Easby Electronics is offering all the latest series of Nichicon electrolytic capacitors.
News from Easby Electronics (14 June 2002)
Siemens comes to its senses with Java cellphone
Mobile giant Siemens Mobile has chosen the elata senses wireless Java delivery platform as part of its UK launch of the new M50 mobile handset.
News from elata (14 June 2002)
Novel EPoS display uses dual touchscreens
User Application Article When XN Corp produced its XN500 dual-screen EPoS touchscreen terminal, it selected Elo TouchSystems' five-wire resistive touchscreen technology, AccuTouch.
News from Elo Touchsystems (14 June 2002)
Prosthetic limb application wins smart card award
User Application Article Flint, and Chas A Blatchford and Sons, were named as winners of the RNIB Usability Award at the Advanced Card Awards - a gala dinner for the smart card industry.
News from Flint (14 June 2002)
One-piece interfaces cut board stacking costs
Genalog has introduced a range of one-piece interfaces that provide low-cost printed circuit board stacking by reducing the number of components required to be purchased and processed.
News from Genalog (14 June 2002)
Photonics exhibition grows in Cardiff
Photonex2002 - the UK's premier photonics exhibition - is seeing interest from across the entire industry spectrum as exhibitors prepare to attend this year's event in Cardiff.
News from Xmark Media (14 June 2002)
Controller cuts the cost of remote management
A novel "mini" baseboard management controller for low- and medium-end servers provides the key elements demanded for remote management.
News from National Semiconductor (14 June 2002)
Transceiver core completes Bluetooth IP suite
NewLogic Technologies has released its Boost Radio IP core - a 2.4GHz CMOS Bluetooth transceiver featuring low power consumption and small die size.
News from Wipro-NewLogic (14 June 2002)
Supplies take on AMD-based workstations
The latest pair of switching power supplies from Minebea are optimised for use in workstations and network servers with AMD processors.
News from NMB-Minebea (14 June 2002)
Madrid airport orders structured cabling
NORDX/CDT has received an initial order from Madrid Barajas Airport worth approximately $3 million.
News from Belden CDT (cables) (14 June 2002)
Temperature system keeps tight control
The Omega iR2 is an ultra-high-performance temperature measurement and control system designed for difficult and demanding applications in semiconductor processing. Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (14 June 2002)
Iris recognition system moves beyond gate control
Oki Electric has unveiled a new version of its iris recognition system, the Irispass-WG.
News from Oki Electric (14 June 2002)
Threaded probes suitable for 1.9mm centres
The new P740/G range of test probes from Peak Test Services are the smallest-diameter threaded probes available.
News from Peak Test Services (14 June 2002)
Threaded probes suitable for 1.9mm centres
The new P740/G range of test probes from Peak Test Services are the smallest-diameter threaded probes available.
News from Peak Production Equipment (14 June 2002)
Philips and Ericsson in Bluetooth AV pact
Philips and Ericsson are to work together to speed the delivery of new Bluetooth products in the audio/video domain.
News from NXP Semiconductors (14 June 2002)
Bluetooth seminar covers components and compliance
Radio Frequency Investigation is teaming up with component manufacturer Wurth Electronik UK to host a one-day seminar to help engineers and technicians in the design of Bluetooth products.
News from RFI Global Services (14 June 2002)
Transceiver module takes modem protocols onboard
The Addlink RF module from RF Solutions combines an 868MHz narrowband transceiver with a dedicated microcontroller in an SMD package.
News from RF Solutions (14 June 2002)
Enclosures save space in industrial computing
Rittal has extended its range of 19in rack-mounted systems for industrial computing with space-saving 1 and 2U housings for ATX, Mini-ATX and Micro-ATX computer main board configurations. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (14 June 2002)
Server racks aid access and airflow
A new range of server racks have been designed to protect powerful active electronic components from unauthorised intervention, allow maintenance work to be carried out with minimum interference. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (14 June 2002)
Synopsys puts its weight behind Accellera
Synopsys has affirmed its support for SystemVerilog 3.0 and has donated several technologies to Accellera for SystemVerilog version 3.1.
News from Synopsys (14 June 2002)
Award recognises EDA interoperability efforts
Synopsys has presented Mentor Graphics with the second annual Tenzing Norgay EDA Interoperability Achievement Award.
News from Synopsys (14 June 2002)
Load-share controller equalises parallel supplies
The UCC39002 is an advanced high-performance cost-effective load-share controller that provides increased functionality to parallel multiple independent power supplies.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (14 June 2002)
New approvals system for exports to China
Technical Background Article The China Compulsory Certification (CCC) mark is the new standard for products to be marketed, imported or used in China.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (14 June 2002)
Verplex is top dog in formal verification
Verplex reckons it has taken top spot in the market for formal verification tools.
News from Verplex Systems (14 June 2002)
ADC fronts up CMOS image sensors
The WM8200 is a high-speed A/D convertor that delivers a full 10bit resolution at 40Msample/s.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (14 June 2002)
Dual-rate operation for coax drivers
New from specialist distributor DT Electronics are a pair of ICs for coaxial cable drive and equalisation duties.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (14 June 2002)
Faster and easier route to FPGA design
Actel has significantly enhanced its Designer Series FPGA tool suite with a robust power analysis tool and the ability to display netlists in a hierarchical manner.
News from Actel Europe (13 June 2002)
Chassis is firm foundation for PXI systems
One of the most highly specified and yet affordable PXI instrument chassis systems to date is available in the UK from Adept Scientific. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (13 June 2002)
Reference design puts optical mice on USB and PS/2
Agilent Technologies has developed a combination Universal Serial Bus (USB)-PS/2 optical mouse reference design for PC pointing devices. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (13 June 2002)
Amplifier provides 45dB dynamic gain control range
The latest addition to the RF portfolio from Analog Devices is the AD8369 digitally controlled variable gain amplifier (VGA).
News from Analog Devices (13 June 2002)
USB core has power to burn for SoCs
ARC International describes USB Now as the world's first integrated and optimised USB for SoC IP platforms.
News from ARC International (13 June 2002)
Flash MCU adds reprogrammability to old designs
Microchip's new field-programmable PICmicro Flash microcontroller combines analogue functionality with serial communication and digital I/O capabilities.
News from Microchip Technology (13 June 2002)
Technology cuts costs at Goonhilly
User Application Article Protocol conversion and routing technology from Aculab is being used by BT Ignite to reduce operating costs and increase flexibility at the largest satellite earth receiving station in the world.
News from Aculab (13 June 2002)
PCI card provides speedy sampling and scope
The Gage CompuScope 1610 is a PCIbus card that can simultaneously sample two analogue signals at up to 10Msample/s with 16bit resolution and store the data onboard.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (13 June 2002)
Flash drives squeeze in to cut power
Designers looking for a plug-in replacement to mechanical hard drives now have a wider range of options from Flint Smart.
News from Flint (13 June 2002)
Flash facilitates MCU self-programming
Atmel's new family of AVR microcontrollers features a revolutionary self-programming Flash memory.
News from GD Technik (13 June 2002)
IMEC joins the Open SystemC Initiative
IMEC has joined the Open SystemC Initiative (OSCI), in order to make its proprietary OCAPI-xl design environment compliant with the SystemC standard.
News from IMEC (13 June 2002)
Virtual instrument software aids optical analysis
Luna Technologies has added virtual instrument software to its optical vector analysers, making component characterisation data more accessible and increasing optical vector analysis productivity.
News from Luna Technologies (13 June 2002)
Operating system provides slimmed-down real time
BlueCat RT is a hybrid, embedded hard real-time Linux operating system from LynuxWorks.
News from LynuxWorks (13 June 2002)
National gathers Bluetooth alliances
Three new members have joined the National Semiconductor Bluetooth stack partners programme.
News from National Semiconductor (13 June 2002)
IP solution combines Bluetooth with IEEE802.11
NewLogic Technologies is claiming the world's first wireless multisystem IP solution supporting Bluetooth 1.1 as well as WLAN 802.11a/b/g standards.
News from Wipro-NewLogic (13 June 2002)
Custom connectors for industrial applications
ODU can design and manufacture connector types for wide-ranging applications in medical technology, testing, traffic engineering, industrial electronics and many others.
News from ODU UK (13 June 2002)
CD-ROM components catalogue uses browser
The latest Omron components catalogue, available now on CD-ROM, is a browser-based showcase of all Omron's relays, switches, connectors, sensors and card readers.
News from Omron Electronics (13 June 2002)
Second-generation baseband aids Bluetooth solution
Philips' new complete Bluetooth system solution enables wireless technology designers to focus on taking product functionality to the next level without worrying about complex design issues.
News from NXP Semiconductors (13 June 2002)
Surface-mount DC/DC convertors rate 15W output
Now available from Powerline is the UM3400 Series: a range of 15W isolated DC/DC convertors supplied in lightweight open-frame surface-mount packages.
News from Powerline (13 June 2002)
RTXC originators break away from Lineo
Quadros Systems has acquired the RTXC and Quadros/RTXC operating system technology from Lineo.
News from Quadros Systems (13 June 2002)
Bluetooth mini module is ready-made solution
Bluetooth solutions from SMART Modular Technologies are available in an assortment of modular form factors, including a Type II PC card, a USB dongle, a serial port adapter and now a mini module.
News from SMART Modular Technologies (13 June 2002)
Compiler reduces floorplanning iterations
Floorplan Compiler is a high-end hierarchical design planner that enables designers to save time and money by creating high-quality floorplans in dramatically fewer iterations.
News from Synopsys (13 June 2002)
DPOs move up to faster signals
Tektronix has made significant enhancements to its award-winning series of digital phosphor oscilloscopes (DPOs). Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (13 June 2002)
TYtelStar takes shortcut to DAB receiver design
One of the largest DVD original design manufacturers in the world has entered the digital radio market with an affordable new hi-fi receiver based on the TI Eureka digital audio broadcast solution.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (13 June 2002)
EWEX keynote addresses WEEE Directive
Prof Derek Fray of the University of Cambridge is the first confirmed keynote speaker at next year's Electronics World Expo.
News from Turret Group (13 June 2002)
Frugal baseband aims for battery Bluetooth
The XE1401 from Xemics is a generic Bluetooth baseband solution for battery-operated applications.
News from Xemics (13 June 2002)
Analog takes linear award from Rockwell Collins
Analog Devices has been named the Linear Supplier of the Year 2002 by Rockwell Collins.
News from Analog Devices (12 June 2002)
Pentium III SBC takes on networking applications
The latest PCI 64bit/66MHz full-sized SBC from Advantech is designed to address the most demanding network applications. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (12 June 2002)
BrightCom teams up with RF Micro Devices
RF Micro Devices and BrightCom Technologies are to offer a complete Bluetooth solution comprising RFMD's RF2968 transceiver and BrightCom's IntelliBlue chips and BrightCore software.
News from Flextronics - Short Range Wireless (12 June 2002)
Entry level sound and vibration analyser
A novel easy-to-use sound and vibration analyser provides quick, cost-effective solutions for sound and vibration measurement, analysis and troubleshooting applications.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (12 June 2002)
IEE endorsement for CDA
The Copper Development Association has become the latest company to become accepted as an "IEE endorsed provider of training seminars and learning resources".
News from Copper Development Association (12 June 2002)
FSI Distributors to ship Cyan's novel MCU
Cyan Technology has selected FSI Distributors to provide on-demand customer delivery of the evaluation board and samples for eCOG1.
News from Cyan Technology (12 June 2002)
Five wires are better than four for touch screens
A new five-wire resistive touch-screen controller from eGalax provides advanced software designs, which are compliant with USB and RS232 interfaces and various hardware operating systems.
News from eGalax (12 June 2002)
Farewell to Emco Electronics
Emco Electronics will now officially trade as Global Display Solutions, with effect from 10th June 2002.
News from GDS (12 June 2002)
Single chip is ready-to-run OEM Ethernet switch
New from LSI Logic, the StreamPack L64524 is a single-chip managed Ethernet switch platform.
News from LSI Europe (12 June 2002)
I2C switches aren't confused by addresses
A novel family of I2C-controlled switches can connect multiple devices with the same I2C address on a single bus, removing the need for multiple I2C buses or bus switches.
News from NXP Semiconductors (12 June 2002)
Printer covers large-area substrates
New from Production Equipment Sales, the DEK-J2002 is a "next generation" thick-film printer with a large printing area for MLCC/MLCI, solar cell wafer and steel-based substrates.
News from Production Equipment Sales (12 June 2002)
Rectifiers squeeze 35A rating into SIL package
The latest addition to the range of bridge rectifiers from Rectron is the industry's first 35A bridge rectifier in a single inline package.
News from Rectron Europe (12 June 2002)
SoC tape-out success for Canon
User Application Article Canon has successfully used Synplicity's Synplify ASIC synthesis software to tape out a complex system-on-chip design.
News from Synplicity (12 June 2002)
Bluetooth makes PlayStation2 peripheral wireless
Logitech has selected TI's TRF6001 Bluetooth transceiver for its second-generation cordless gamepad, a gaming peripheral for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (12 June 2002)
Predictive drive boosts controller efficiency
Texas Instruments has developed a novel family of low-voltage pulsewidth-modulated (PWM) synchronous DC/DC controllers.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (12 June 2002)
Surface mount resistors take on new tasks
Welwyn Components is finding specialist new applications for its ranges of standard and custom surface mount resistors. Brochure Available
News from TT Electronics Welwyn Components (12 June 2002)
VoIP and VoATM building blocks cut network costs
Motorola Computer Group has launched two high-density ComStruct VoIP/VoATM building blocks designed to drive the convergence of voice and data telecomms networks.
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing (12 June 2002)
Motorola turns to Cadence for mixed-signal design
Cadence has signed an agreement with Motorola to provide its Semiconductor Products Sector division with the Cadence AMS Designer simulation toolsuite for its next-generation SoC designs.
News from Cadence Design Systems (11 June 2002)
Electronics events join local manufacturing shows
European Trade and Exhibition Services is to organise a series of "value for money" events designed to satisfy the needs of the electronics manufacturing sector.
News from European Trade and Exhibition Services (11 June 2002)
Transceiver cuts DWDM cost, size and power budgets
The Finisar FTR-1631 transceiver offers DWDM transport with dramatically lower power and cost in a standard pluggable GBIC package.
News from Finisar Corp (11 June 2002)
Keypads keep out vandals and water
Foremost Components has launched a range of waterproof vandal-resistant keypads.
News from Foremost Electronics (11 June 2002)
Fresh look at optical inspection
The VPI-1000 optical inspection system is new, from the ground up, adding features and flexibility to traditional optical inspection while offering customers an economical inspection solution.
News from Metcal (11 June 2002)
Rework system focuses on array packages
The APR-5000 array package rework system is a versatile system offering the repeatability, accuracy and thermal control essential for safe and effective rework of today's leading-edge packages.
News from Metcal (11 June 2002)
Fine-pitch harness system saves space inside
The 1.25mm pitch Mini Mill wire harnessing connector system from Molex saves about 45% of PCB real estate compared with similar 2mm pitch versions.
News from Molex UK (11 June 2002)
Tools enable portable multimedia on SH-Mobile
Metrowerks reckons its CodeWarrior development tools for the intent media platform is the first third-party development toolsuite to support Hitachi's new SH-Mobile series.
News from Metrowerks Europe (11 June 2002)
National Semiconductor back in the black
National Semiconductor has reported net income of $17.1 million on revenues of $419.5 million, or nine cents per share for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2002, which ended on 26th May 2002.
News from National Semiconductor (11 June 2002)
Radial electrolytics span a wide voltage range
Two new working voltage values of 63 and 100V DC have been added to the RZ series of radial lead electrolytic capacitors from Nichicon (Europe).
News from Nichicon (Europe) (11 June 2002)
Smart blower keeps cabinets cool
NMB Minebea added an intelligent 220mm unit to its comprehensive range of radial blowers, which includes devices from 190 to 280mm diameter.
News from NMB-Minebea (11 June 2002)
Customised enclosures speed panel production
User Application Article Customised sheet-steel enclosures from Sarel have made it possible for one of the UK's most experienced panel builders, to manufacture 500 control panels in just eight weeks.
News from Sarel (11 June 2002)
Rapid prototype PCBs produced for free
PCB manufacturer Speedboard is trialling the latest fast-turn PCB prototyping technology in a collaborative venture with Kwikboard Technologies.
News from Speedboard (11 June 2002)
General Bandwidth runs VoIP on TI DSP
General Bandwidth has chosen TI's latest voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) solution for its next-generation G6 packet telephony migration platform.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (11 June 2002)
Award recognises manufacturing partnership
Texas Instruments has received a first-year Partners in Performance award from Celestica, a world leader in electronics manufacturing services.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (11 June 2002)
Full 24V-input DC/DC family covers the options
Vicor's new 24V-input family of 2nd-generation high-power-density DC/DC convertors is now complete.
News from Vicor UK (11 June 2002)
Ethernet devices run up to Gigabit
Now available from Tyco Electronics is a family of high-quality AMP Netconnect Ethernet devices supporting 10 and 100Mbit/s Fast Ethernet (100Base-F) and Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-X).
News from AMP Netconnect (10 June 2002)
Dual synthesisers for up- and down-conversion
The ADF421xL family of dual frequency synthesisers can be used to implement local oscillators in both the RF and IF up- and down-conversion sections of wireless receivers and transmitters.
News from Analog Devices (10 June 2002)
Tester sounds good for Bluetooth audio devices
Anritsu has added the MT8852A to its family of Bluetooth test sets for design proving and production test.
News from Anritsu (UK) (10 June 2002)
Spice tool addresses gigabit datarate devices
Ansoft will showcase Spicelink version 5.0 next week at the Design Automation Conference (DAC) in New Orleans.
News from Ansoft Europe (10 June 2002)
Wafer feeder puts dice onboard
Assembleon has a new wafer feeder option for its Topaz-XiII and ACM component placement machines.
News from Assembléon (10 June 2002)
CSR adds weight to Brain Boxes Bluetooth designs
Cambridge Silicon Radio is helping Brain Boxes to develop a range of integrated, accredited Bluetooth reference designs.
News from Brainboxes (10 June 2002)
Contract manufacturer recruits more staff
In contrast to many electronics companies, contract electronics manufacturer BI Electronics is continuing to recruit more staff to cope with increased business.
News from BI Electronics (10 June 2002)
Tiny module is complete Bluetooth 1.1 reference
New from BrightCom Technologies, Elara is an ultra-small reference design of a complete Bluetooth 1.1-compliant module.
News from Flextronics - Short Range Wireless (10 June 2002)
High-density 75W convertor runs cooler
Housed in a compact quarter-brick package, the latest 75W dual-output isolated DC/DC convertor from C and D Technologies provides the industry's highest power density. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (10 June 2002)
Driver puts grey scales on organic LEDs
Clare has developed the industry's first grey-scale organic light emitting diode (OLED) controller for commercial markets.
News from Clare (10 June 2002)
Platform cuts linecard development work
Legerity and Clare have unveiled a new foreign exchange office (FXO) evaluation platform that will reduce the system-level cost, board space and development time for trunk interface linecards.
News from Clare (10 June 2002)
Electrolube expands sales and marketing team
Following the relocation of its sales and marketing department to its Midlands head office, electrochemical manufacturer Electrolube has expanded the size of the team.
News from Electrolube (10 June 2002)
Under-dash antenna boosts in-car telematics
Flint has added Centurion's high-performance in-vehicle telematics antenna to its portfolio of antenna products.
News from Flint (10 June 2002)
LCD switch gets the blues
Foremost Components has launched a novel mono, dual and multicolour LCD switch incorporating blue colour.
News from Foremost Electronics (10 June 2002)
Mixed-contact D-subminiature connector family
Harting has released an extensive mixed-contact D-subminiature connector family.
News from Harting (10 June 2002)
Microcontroller puts Flash to low-power uses
Hitachi has released the first member of its H8/300L super low power series of microcontrollers to combine on-chip Flash with low power consumption.
News from Hitachi Europe (10 June 2002)
Development platform speeds gateway designs
IDT and Jungo Software Technologies have jointly developed a platform optimised for wireless LAN, and SOHO and residential gateways.
News from IDT (10 June 2002)
Program focuses on reconfigurable systems
Next week at DAC IMEC will launch an IIAP industrial affiliation programme that will focus on technology for reconfigurable systems.
News from IMEC (10 June 2002)
Multimedia demonstrator on show at DAC
A portable, reconfigurable multimedia demonstrator that can run computationally intensive applications will be shown at this year's Design Automation Conference by IMEC.
News from IMEC (10 June 2002)
Aerospace interconnection on show
Expert advice on interconnect applications, tailored to meet the unique demands of the aerospace industry, will be on offer throughout this year's Farnborough International Aerospace Exhibition.
News from Icore International (10 June 2002)
Solvent dispensers save on splashes
Kaisertech has a new range of antisplash solvent dispensers to manually dispense alcohol, acetone, isopropanol, ethanol, methanol, thinners and any other liquid normally applied with a swab. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (10 June 2002)
Module takes control of cPCI management
A novel line of processor-based shelf interface modules provide baseboard management control functionality and reporting of alarm conditions in CompactPCI based systems.
News from Kaparel Corp (10 June 2002)
Complex logic range goes even wider
Lattice Semiconductor has released the first member of its 2.5V ispMACH 5000B family, the 256-macrocell ispMACH 5256B.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (10 June 2002)
Architect aids real-time control of engine valves
User Application Article Compact Dynamics has used LiveDevices' Realogy Real-Time Architect and Embedinet solutions to realise a preproduction version of its new TCP/IP-enabled electronic valve control system.
News from LiveDevices (10 June 2002)
RTOS sets sail with Danish Navy
LynuxWorks has supplied its LynxOS real-time operating system to Terma, a Danish contractor updating the Royal Danish Navy Standard Flex 300 command control and communication information system.
News from LynuxWorks (10 June 2002)
Mentor closes in on Innoveda acquisition
Mentor Graphics has completed its cash tender offer for the shares of common stock of Innoveda at a price of $3.95 per share.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (10 June 2002)
Clip gets a grip on thermal management
Micromark C and CD has a novel patented screwless clip to enhance the thermal performance and reliability of power electronic components when attached to heatsinks.
News from Micromark C and CD (10 June 2002)
Two amps in one handle all cellular audio
The LM4854 is an integrated Boomer stereo headphone amplifier and mono speaker amplifier ideally suited for small portable electronics such as cellular phones, PDAs and notebook computers.
News from National Semiconductor (10 June 2002)
Nazomi sues ARM for Java patent infringement
Nazomi Communications has filed a patent infringement suit against ARM.
News from Nazomi Communications (10 June 2002)
NIC Eurotech is most successful investor
NIC Eurotech has been awarded the title of most successful investor at the 2002 International Business Awards held by the Milton Keynes and North Bucks Chamber of Commerce.
News from NIC Components Europe (10 June 2002)
Omron appoints Anglia
Omron Electronic Components has expanded its distribution network in the UK with the appointment of Anglia as a franchised distributor for its electromechanical and electronic components.
News from Omron Electronics (10 June 2002)
MOSFET relays protect modems from surges
Omron has a range of 120mA current limiting MOSFET relays with fast turn on and turn off times to protect line interface equipment such as modems against line voltage and current surges.
News from Omron Electronics (10 June 2002)
Ericsson gets real development from OSE
OSE Systems and Ericsson Mobile Platforms have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement that allows the OSE real-time operating system to be licensed with Ericsson's platform technology.
News from Enea Embedded Technology (10 June 2002)
Clarion standardises on DSP for in-car sounds
Clarion is to use Philips' software radio DSP solution for enhanced in-car digital entertainment.
News from NXP Semiconductors (10 June 2002)
Fibres feature optical performance improvements
Pirelli Telecom Cables and Systems has improved the specifications of its standard single-mode, MagniLight and FreeLight optical fibres.
News from Prysmian Cables and Systems (10 June 2002)
Sockets integrate magnetics for gigabit integrity
Pulse has three new PulseJack connector sockets with integrated magnetics which extend the family's data handling capability into the gigabit (1000Base-TX) range.
News from Pulse (10 June 2002)
Fingerprint board isn't fooled by phoney fingers
Parvus Corp is developing modular fingerprint identification hardware for embedded computer applications in co-operation with Fujitsu Microelectronics America (FMA).
News from Parvus Corp (10 June 2002)
Handbook of polymers in electronics
"The handbook of polymers in electronics", now available from Rapra Technology, has been designed to highlight the novel ways in which polymers can be used in the electronics industry.
News from Smithers Rapra (10 June 2002)
Panel meters make a better display of colour
Red Lion's popular PAX range of panel meters has been expanded to include a number of new features including a variable intensity display and a Profibus communication option.
News from Red Lion Controls (10 June 2002)
Development kit speeds real-time deployment
The HighWire 400p/M DKV is a developers kit for the Wind River Systems VxWorks real-time operating system.
News from SBE (10 June 2002)
Monitor keeps tabs on static control measures
A novel constant wrist strap monitor can be used to ensure that ESD control is working by constantly testing the connection integrity of the person, the wristband, the cord and bench mat connections.
News from Static Control Components (Europe) (10 June 2002)
Synthesis extended to IBM ASICs
Synplify ASIC synthesis software is now qualified for use by IBM's ASIC customers.
News from Synplicity (10 June 2002)
No heatsink needed for multiphase power convertors
Using the latest multiphase switching technology, Texas Instruments has developed the industry's first surface-mountable high-current multiphase power convertors.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (10 June 2002)
Alliance to enhance VoIP call quality monitoring
Texas Instruments is to integrate Telchemy's VQmon leading edge modelling technology with its Telogy Software products.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (10 June 2002)
Graphics engine turns cellphone into games console
TTPCom has demonstrated its wireless gaming application (G-WGE) on its InTouch mobile phone platform, achieving a handheld console like experience on a mass-market mobile phone.
News from TTPCom (10 June 2002)
Enclosed supplies aid safe access
Ultimate Renaissance has a range of small-footprint enclosed 20W power supplies for use in security or emergency systems, or other applications needing regular service access inside the cabinet.
News from Ultimate Renaissance (10 June 2002)
Embedded systems paper wins top DAC award
A paper co-authored by LISATek technologists and their colleagues at the Aachen University of Technology, Germany, has been selected as the best paper in the embedded systems category at DAC.
News from CoWare (10 June 2002)
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