News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 June
to Saturday 22 June 2002
Lead-free EEPROMs are greener alternative
Catalyst Semiconductor now offers lead-free packages for its popular SPI, I2C and Microwire serial EEPROMs.
News from Catalyst Semiconductor (21 June 2002)
Real-time comms monitor and protocol analyser
PacketView Pro is a low-cost PC-based real-time monitor and protocol analyser that allows developers and field engineers to capture and decode network traffic for most popular TCP/IP links.
News from Computer Solutions (21 June 2002)
Patent recognises software GPS solution
CSI Wireless has been awarded a US patent for its e-Dif or "extended differential" software.
News from Hemisphere GPS (21 June 2002)
Nonisolated convertors are economical onboard
Datel's new LSN D3 series SIPs are nonisolated DC/DC convertors that accept 3.3V inputs (3.0 to 3.6V input range) and deliver 1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2 or 2.5V outputs rated at 10A.
News from Datel (UK) (21 June 2002)
Training programme addresses hand soldering
A new interactive training programme allows students to learn soldering theory at their own pace as well as automating evaluation and document testing as per ISO requirements.
News from Dynamix Technology (21 June 2002)
Long-life lamp boosts spot-cure system
New from EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering is the Acticure 4000 ultraviolet/visible spot cure system.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (21 June 2002)
Blade rips through IP packet processing
Force and Teja Technologies have partnered to meet customer requirements for a complete hardware-software solution for Intel network processor blades.
News from Force Computers (21 June 2002)
Rugged graphics platform takes more onboard
Cornerstone is the first imaging platform to integrate two high-performance graphics controllers, CPU, PMC expansion and industry-standard X11/OpenGL software on a sinle ruggedised VME card.
News from Force Computers (21 June 2002)
X.21 cards gain frame relay support
Frame relay support has been added to FarSite's FarSync X.21 T-Series range on Linux.
News from FarSite Communications (21 June 2002)
Agilent comes to inSilicon for USB IP
Agilent Technologies has signed an agreement for inSilicon to supply its USB 2.0 PHY IP to Agilent's Semiconductor Products Group.
News from inSilicon Corp (21 June 2002)
Safety contacts raise relay reliability
Matsushita Electric Works has a new ultra-high-reliability relay specifically aimed at the safety and protection market.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (21 June 2002)
MOSFET package keeps cooler and thinner
The QLPAK is novel miniature power MOSFET package that combines small size with more efficient thermal properties.
News from NXP Semiconductors (21 June 2002)
Breakthrough power from single-chip audio
The TA3020 is the first 1bit digital amplifier IC to use a patented digital power processing technology (DPPT).
News from Profusion (21 June 2002)
Embedded PC hardware powers bio-warning system
User Application Article The world's most advanced chemical-biological point detection system infrastructure, SensorView, uses embedded PC/104 hardware components from Parvus.
News from Parvus Corp (21 June 2002)
Gigabit Ethernet to POS-PHY Level 3 controller
QuickLogic's web-based WebESP design environment can now deliver a high-speed Gigabit Ethernet to POS-PHY Level 3 (PL3) controller with packet rate transfers of up to 1.6Gbit/s on the PL3 interface.
News from QuickLogic (21 June 2002)
Software calculates enclosure cooling budgets
The latest version of Rittal's Therm software will calculate thermal parameters and choose the appropriate options for enclosure temperature control. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (21 June 2002)
Upgraded ESD pistol exceeds all the standards
The NSG 438 ESD simulation system from Schaffner generates standards-conformant discharge pulses of 200V to 30kV, in both air discharge and contact discharge operation. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (21 June 2002)
No threads required for proximity sensors
"CE-rated" 34mm smooth-barrel capacitive proximity sensors from Stedham Electronics offer an alternative to standard threaded-barrel sensors.
News from Stedham Electronics (21 June 2002)
Safety and function in one cut test times
The KT 3301E is a combined safety and functional tester designed for production testing in accordance with BS EN60335, 60204, 61010 and many other standards.
News from SPS Electronic UK (21 June 2002)
Convertor cuts power for basestations
Texas Instruments has a new single-channel analogue-to-digital data convertor that reduces typical power consumption by more than 50%.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (21 June 2002)
Award acknowledges satisfaction - again
For the 13th consecutive year, Advantest has featured in the "Top 10 best test and material handling equipment companies" in VLSI Research's annual customer satisfaction survey.
News from Advantest (Europe) (20 June 2002)
Mokady comes onboard at ART
Ran Mokady, entrepreneur and pioneer in the area of software for mobile devices, has been appointed to ART's Advisory Board.
News from ART, Advanced Recognition Technologies (20 June 2002)
Alliance develops speech on DSP platforms
Pronexus and Aculab have set up a strategic alliance and joint marketing agreement.
News from Aculab (20 June 2002)
Row driver puts organic LEDs into PDAs
Clare has developed an organic light emitting diode (OLED) driver IC specifically for the PDA market.
News from Clare (20 June 2002)
Module tests Ethernet from end to end
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has added a dual-testset feature to its Packet Blazer FTB-8500 Series 10/100/1000Mbit/s test module.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (20 June 2002)
Military robots react to motion
IndigoVision has signed an additional licence with the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Centre San Diego to deliver its advanced motion detection technology for security and mobile robot applications.
News from IndigoVision (20 June 2002)
Subsystem takes on RF and microwave switching
Racal Instruments has developed a new switching platform, providing a complete turnkey solution for custom RF, microwave and optical switching.
News from Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions (20 June 2002)
Service firms up on soft IP cores
A new design service will allow licensees of ARM IP cores to combine the advantages of "soft" IP with the performance, predictability and time-to-market benefits of "hard" IP.
News from Synopsys (20 June 2002)
Toolset bids for 3Diamond support
The latest release of the Tasking M16C toolset now includes plug-and-play support for the Mitsubishi 3Diamond starter kit.
News from Altium (20 June 2002)
Smart card event returns to London in 2003
The 15th SmartCard exhibition and conference has moved back to central London and is to take place 4th-5th February 2003 at Earls Court 2.
News from Turret Group (20 June 2002)
Protocol controllers take RTOS onboard
Adax has added the VxWorks real-time operating system from Wind River to the range of operating systems currently supporting Adax solutions.
News from Adax Europe (19 June 2002)
Tiny transceiver lengthens IR links
Agilent Technologies has developed a miniature serial infra-red transceiver for space-constrained portable information appliances. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (19 June 2002)
Communications DACs drive down to 3V systems
Analog Devices has unveiled the third generation of its industry-leading TxDAC line of transmit-quality digital-to-analogue convertors (DACs).
News from Analog Devices (19 June 2002)
ARC pulls itself together
ARC International has completed the integration of its three subsidiaries into the parent company, finalising a plan announced early in 2002 by new CEO Mike Gulett.
News from ARC International (19 June 2002)
Simple software acquisition from RS232 devices
Audon Electronics has a novel software package that captures serial data directly from any RS232 instrument or device into any Windows application.
News from Audon Electronics (19 June 2002)
Hale and Genner look to growth
Interconnection specialist CTL Manufacturing has appointed two new sales engineers to strengthen its position ahead of emerging favourable market conditions.
News from CTL Manufacturing (19 June 2002)
High-speed bridge spans faster USB storage
Cypress Semiconductor has released its fourth-generation USB mass storage bridge solution.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (19 June 2002)
Budget price for intuitive measurement package
DT Measure Foundry 3.0 is the newest version of the flagship test and measurement application software package from Data Translation.
News from Data Translation (19 June 2002)
Tools boost functionality of vision software
DT Vision Foundry's powerful new functionality for image-processing, measurement, analysis and data transfer let users create fast, production-ready inspection programs and customised vision tools.
News from Data Translation (19 June 2002)
Combination lock saves on broken keys
The latest addition to the Emka Fort range is a three-digit combination lock. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (19 June 2002)
Stealth development takes diodes to higher voltage
Fairchild Semiconductor has extended its line of Stealth fast/soft recovery diodes with the introduction of a new series of 1200V, avalanche energy rated parts.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (19 June 2002)
Microcontroller enables wireless USB pen
User Application Article The Cypress CY7C63101A low-speed USB microcontroller is being used in the Zeptor USB wireless pen, developed by Kanitech, following technical support and product supply from Future Electronics.
News from Future Electronics (19 June 2002)
McNicol adds seasoning to Gennum
Gennum Corp has appointed seasoned semiconductor industry business professional John McNicol as General Manager Europe, following a move by Mark Scott-South to take on new responsibilities in Canada.
News from Gennum Corp (19 June 2002)
Survey focuses on European mobile portals
The Global mobile Suppliers Association has published the latest in its quarterly series of mobile portals surveys, focusing this time on the European mobile portal scene.
News from GSA - Global Mobile Suppliers Association (19 June 2002)
Controllers power up latest AMD processors
Intersil is working with AMD to provide advanced multiphase power solutions for the upcoming AMD Opteron and AMD Athlon processors.
News from Intersil (19 June 2002)
Elantec pair take power at Intersil
Intersil has made two new senior management appointments following the company's acquisition of Elantec Semiconductor.
News from Intersil (19 June 2002)
Switch incorporates simple reverse function
The KSR-NC normally closed tact switch allows designers to integrate the reverse function into products using a simple switch, rather than complex electronics or software. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (19 June 2002)
Analyser splits the common from the differential
Laplace Instruments describes its latest offering as an EMC analyser with a big difference.
News from Laplace Instruments (19 June 2002)
UBE leaves the UK to Link Microtek
Link Microtek, the specialist supplier of RF and microwave components, has been appointed as exclusive UK distributor for Japanese ceramic filter manufacturer UBE Electronics.
News from Link Microtek (19 June 2002)
Single chip mixes USB 2.0 with old I/O standards
The ComCentrix L1501 peripheral I/O solution integrates Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 functionality and the USB 2.0 transceiver macrocell interface with a comprehensive set of standard I/Os.
News from LSI Europe (19 June 2002)
Micromark is outstanding for Kemet
Kemet has named Micromark C and CD as the winner of its special award for Outstanding Sales Achievement in 2001.
News from Micromark C and CD (19 June 2002)
Digital baseband drives PCI-based DAB receiver
User Application Article Modular Technology has developed a novel "plug and play" DAB digital radio PCI card for use in personal computers.
News from RadioScape (19 June 2002)
Low-dislocation substrate yields more blue lasers
Sumitomo has developed a novel single-crystal gallium nitride (GaN) substrate that may be used in violet lasers for high-capacity next-generation optical video recording technology.
News from Sumitomo Electric Industries (19 June 2002)
Stencils keep boards tidy during rework
Mini rework stencils from Tecan guarantee accurate and repeatable printed results for components such as QFPs, PLCCs, BGAs, uBGAs and SM connectors when replaced during PCB rework operations.
News from Tecan (19 June 2002)
Digital amplifiers sound "as good as analogue"
Texas Instruments has introduced a new line of cost-effective digital audio amplification products, enabling new opportunities for all-digital audio systems.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (19 June 2002)
Versatile chip fronts up image sensors
New from Wolfson Microelectronics, the WM8150 is an single-channel 12bit integrated analogue front end (AFE) with 4bit-wide output for use with CCDs and CMOS image sensors.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (19 June 2002)
Joint venture closes in on LEP displays
Seiko Epson Corp and Cambridge Display Technology are to form a joint venture company to offer technologies and services using ink-jet deposition for manufacturing light emitting polymer displays.
News from Cambridge Display Technology (18 June 2002)
Shielding starts in Sweden
Chomerics has opened a new facility at Spanga, north of Stockholm in Sweden.
News from Chomerics Europe (18 June 2002)
Record exports for Deutsch
Interconnection specialist Deutsch achieved record export figures in 2001.
News from Deutsch (18 June 2002)
Network timeserver uses CDMA for safer timing
Datum has introduced a CDMA option for its TymServe 2100 network timeserver.
News from Datum Timing, Test and Measurement (18 June 2002)
Graphics displays give denser, crisper image
New slim QVGA displays from Flint feature tight pitch dot spacing for enhanced graphics image quality in industry standard formats for both instrumentation and handheld applications.
News from Flint (18 June 2002)
Bible of measurement and control available online
With over 320 pages this is the largest catalogue to date from Hawco Direct and is destined to become an "engineer's bible" for the measurement and control of temperature, pressure, humidity and flow.
News from Hawco (18 June 2002)
Virtual backplanes add flexibility to telecomms
Kontron has introduced a novel modular CompactPCI packet-switched backplane platform solution that offers comms developers an almost unlimited number of off-the-shelf configurations on short delivery. Brochure Available
News from Kontron UK (18 June 2002)
Speedy digitisation on a lower power budget
National Semiconductor has released the industry's lowest-power 8bit 60Msample/s ADC and the lowest-power 5V dual 12bit 40Msample/s ADC.
News from National Semiconductor (18 June 2002)
Rosenberg and Barrette become VPs at QuickLogic
Two major appointments at QuickLogic see Joel S Rosenberg become VP of Corporate Marketing and General Manager of FPGA products while Terry Barrette takes over as VP of Operations.
News from QuickLogic (18 June 2002)
Software is first for Chinese 3G testing
The Wireless Solutions Group of Racal Instruments has developed the first software system for measuring transmitter performance of 3G mobiles designed to meet the Chinese TD-SCDMA standard.
News from Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions (18 June 2002)
Synplicity set to acquire Iota's power technology
Synplicity is set to acquire key products and core signal integrity and power analysis technology that will be used in the development of advanced synthesis tools for next-generation ASICs and SoCs.
News from Synplicity (18 June 2002)
Funding provides European expansion for LISATek
LISATek has received first-round funding and set up a German subsidiary to complement its US operations.
News from CoWare (18 June 2002)
Super-fast 12bit ADC handles European cable specs
According to Analog Devices, the AD9430 is the fastest 12bit A/D convertor on the market, capable of encoding at 210Msample/s.
News from Analog Devices (17 June 2002)
Accuracy and precision are key for Tower
Tower Semiconductor has selected Celestry's device-model parameter extraction products and characterisation services for its 0.18-micron process and new Fab-2 technologies.
News from Celestry (17 June 2002)
Module combines GPS with GSM or DECT
The COM-1286 module from Datasound Laboratories is an integrated positioning system solution that has a GPS receiver and a GSM 900/1800MHz or a DECT RF module onboard.
News from Datasound Laboratories (17 June 2002)
Embedded PCs aim for mobile applications
New from Datasound Laboratories, the Envader range of computers offers optimum price/performance by combining high levels of computing power and low power consumption in a small PC/104-Plus package.
News from Datasound Laboratories (17 June 2002)
Hutchison senses the next generation
Hutchison 3G UK is to deploy the elata senses platform as part of its next generation services.
News from elata (17 June 2002)
Analyser checks networks including amplifiers
User Application Article The new FTB-5800 chromatic dispersion analyser from EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has successfully characterised an entire long-haul network belonging to Telus.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (17 June 2002)
Fairchild takes lion's share in power transistors
Fairchild Semiconductor has captured the number one worldwide market position in power transistors, as reported by Gartner Dataquest.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (17 June 2002)
MCUs offer easy upgrade from 8bit devices
Based on the successful M16C/60 CPU core, the new M16/10 series from Glyn are housed in 32-, 42- and 48-pin packages.
News from Glyn (17 June 2002)
Controller makes a display of navigation
A novel graphic display controller from Glyn is designed for vehicle navigation systems and mobile information-processing terminals.
News from Glyn (17 June 2002)
Bigger Flash for 16bit microcontroller
Hitachi has completed its popular H8S/231x 16bit microcontroller series with a new device that offers 512Kbyte of embedded Flash memory and a highly functional on-chip-debug.
News from Hitachi Europe (17 June 2002)
Regulator raises line-powered system efficiency
A new two-phase synchronous switching controller, designed to address the power regulation requirements in next-generation systems, provides accurate and cost-effective dual voltage power regulation.
News from National Semiconductor (17 June 2002)
Boost controller saves space, power and cost
A novel high-efficiency boost controller for battery-powered applications features pseudo-hysteretic pulse frequency modulation to deliver better than 85% efficiency, cut board size and lower cost.
News from Solid State Supplies (17 June 2002)
All the dope on Mitsubishi microcontrollers
Full specifications for the Mitsubishi M16C family of 8 and 16bit microcontrollers available from Solid State Supplies have been published by the Kent based specialist semiconductor distributor.
News from Solid State Supplies (17 June 2002)
Shape-memory alloy forms tiny actuator
Nanomuscle actuators use the properties of shape-memory alloys to create tiny actuators that can be produced at a fraction of the size and cost of traditional electric motors.
News from Steadlands (17 June 2002)
Microsoft picks Bluetooth for keyboards and mice
Taiyo Yuden has been selected as the Bluetooth module supplier for Microsoft Corp for its next generation wireless keyboard and mouse systems.
News from Taiyo Yuden Europe (17 June 2002)
Agnes takes charge of protocol testing
Bob Agnes has been appointed as Vice President of the Tektronix Monitoring and Protocol Test (MPT) business. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (17 June 2002)
Test system speeds touch screen quality control
Touch screen manufacturer WASP has helped design and install a new automated test system to speed quality control on its production line.
News from Wasp (17 June 2002)
Prototyper gains power integrity analysis tool
Zuken has added a new power integrity analysis module, Hot-Stage PI, to its Hot-Stage virtual prototyping design tool. Brochure Available
News from Zuken (17 June 2002)
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