News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 July
to Saturday 20 July 2002
Schott is exclusive for Acal
Acal Electronics has been appointed the exclusive distributor for the Schott Corporation throughout the UK and Ireland.
News from Acal Electronics (19 July 2002)
System speeds SoC debug and characterisation
CertiMax is a novel silicon validation system for validating complex semiconductors.
News from Advantest (Europe) (19 July 2002)
QDR interface gains acceptance
The Network Processing Forum (NPF) has adopted key elements of the Quad Data Rate (QDR) interface as the standard for Phase 1 of the Look-Aside Interface (LA-1).
News from Cypress Semiconductor (19 July 2002)
Downloadable debugger for Flash MCU
Accemic of Munich, Germany has developed an embedded debugger for the Fujitsu 16LX range of Flash microcontrollers.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (19 July 2002)
Embedded processors offer speedy upgrade
Two new SH-4 32bit superscalar RISC embedded microprocessors offer higher-frequency operation and a new cache architecture.
News from Hitachi Europe (19 July 2002)
IP coprocessors go wider still and wider
IDT reckons its 128Kx72 (75K62100) full-ternary Internet protocol (IP) coprocessor is capable of the industry's fastest and widest search performance currently available.
News from IDT (19 July 2002)
Comms processors boost PCIbus throughput
IDT has new versions of its RC32334 and RC32332 integrated communications processors, featuring performance enhancements of up to four times the PCI throughput of the previous device revision.
News from IDT (19 July 2002)
Centre of excellence targets reliability
IMEC has set up a new centre of excellence to build on its research activities on physics of failure mechanisms, reliability test structures and methodologies, and built-in reliability.
News from IMEC (19 July 2002)
Lippe takes over at InTime
Paul Lippe, formerly Senior Vice President of Business and Market Development at Synopsys, has been appointed President and CEO of InTime Software.
News from InTime Software (19 July 2002)
Chinese award for Cannon
For the third year in a row, ITT Industries, Cannon has been honoured by city officials in Tianjin, China, for its contributions to the economic development of the area. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (19 July 2002)
Single-board computer resists obsolescence
The modular design of Inova's ICP-PIII-6U single-board computer provides an "all in one" automation engine with close to a future-proof design for the OEM.
News from Inova Computers (19 July 2002)
CompactPCI engine features rich flexible I/O
The P4 Samurai incorporates the communications capabilities, high-performance graphics and rich I/O facilities that are increasingly called for in leading-edge automation applications.
News from Inova Computers (19 July 2002)
BGA rework system is a hit with repair company
User Application Article Kaisertech has supplied a Sniper BGA rework system to Reading-based SMC Electronics, the specialist in repairing networking equipment such as modems, multiplexers and bridges. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (19 July 2002)
Lattice to acquire Cerdelinx Technologies
Lattice Semiconductor has entered into an agreement to acquire privately held Cerdelinx Technologies of San Jose, California.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (19 July 2002)
RTOS powers novel energy management platform
User Application Article Continental Automotive Systems has selected LiveDevices' Realogy Real-Time Architect for use in its innovative integrated starter alternator damper (ISAD) energy management platform.
News from LiveDevices (19 July 2002)
Sony boosts MIPS licence to 64bit
MIPS Technologies has licensed its MIPS64 architecture to Sony Computer Entertainment (SCEI).
News from MIPS Technologies (19 July 2002)
Hudson Soft licenses 1T-SRAM technology
Hudson Soft has licensed MoSys' advanced 1T-SRAM embedded memory technology to develop its next generation advanced products incorporating high-performance high-density embedded memory blocks.
News from MoSys (19 July 2002)
SwitchCore takes 1T-SRAM onboard
SwitchCore has licensed advanced 1T-SRAM embedded memory technology from MoSys.
News from MoSys (19 July 2002)
Crosspoint switch speeds comms networks
National Semiconductor has unveiled the industry's first LVDS-compliant crosspoint switch with a datarate of 2.5Gbit/s.
News from National Semiconductor (19 July 2002)
Ultralow impedance for electrolytic capacitors
Ultralow impedance is a notable feature of the HN series of electrolytic capacitors.
News from Nichicon (Europe) (19 July 2002)
Low-profile convertors off the shelf
Now available from Powerline is the Lambda X-Series of compact, low-profile DC/DC convertors, offering ratings of 10, 15 or 20W from a package measuring only 2 x 1 x 0.4in.
News from Powerline (19 July 2002)
Big turnout expected at Nepcon
Reed Exhibitions is expecting around 350 companies to be represented at this year's Nepcon exhibition.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (19 July 2002)
Three more onboard at SynQor
Joseph Martin, Ken Bradley and Nathan Gantcher have been elected as Directors of SynQor. Brochure Available
News from SynQor Europe (19 July 2002)
Bricaud takes over IP at Synopsys
Synopsys has hired intellectual property (IP) expert Pierre Bricaud as director of research and development for its Intellectual Property and Systems business unit.
News from Synopsys (19 July 2002)
German acquisition improves European penetration
Altium has acquired the EDA business of Hoschar, the leading distributor of electronic design automation tools in Germany, for AU $3.2m in cash and shares.
News from Altium (19 July 2002)
New process on stream for 300mm wafers
Texas Instruments is now manufacturing customer-qualified 300mm wafers using its 130nm copper process technology in its DMOS 6 facility.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (19 July 2002)
Convertors integrate LDOs to save power
Three new power management devices provide dual outputs for system and core voltages to help increase battery life.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (19 July 2002)
Tools ready for next generation Internet protocol
Developed in conjunction with one of Wind River's lead customers, Siemens, WindNet IPv6 provides the protocol and integrated networking support required to efficiently leverage IPv6 technology.
News from Wind River Systems (19 July 2002)
Radiation tolerant FPGAs power infra-red satellite
User Application Article Actel FPGAs have been chosen by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) for its BIRD bispectral infra-red detection satellite.
News from Actel Europe (18 July 2002)
Adapter says farewell to old DIPs
A novel high-temperature lead-free Correct-A-Chip adapter enables users to upgrade from DIP devices to SOJ or SOIC devices with no PCB rework or redesign.
News from Aries Electronics (18 July 2002)
Tester zips through tower-mounted 3G amplifiers
Anritsu reckons its ME7842B tower mounted amplifier test system will dramatically simplify testing of multiport TMAs used in 3G mobile systems.
News from Anritsu (UK) (18 July 2002)
Time-domain reflectometry for beginners
Ease of use, even for those who have little experience of cable testing by reflectometry, is one of the key benefits of the new and competitively priced Megger TDR1000/2 time-domain reflectometer. Brochure Available
News from Megger (18 July 2002)
Wizard takes guesswork out of oven profiling
The latest version of Concoat Systems' SoldaPro Wizard thermal profiling software makes determining optimum reflow profiles and corresponding oven settings easier than ever.
News from HumiSeal Europe (18 July 2002)
Service programme includes warranty extension
Dy 4 Systems has fully integrated its vantagePlus suite of lifecycle support and professional consulting services into Force's overall services portfolio.
News from Dy 4 Systems (18 July 2002)
One chanel or two for Fibre Channel PMC module
Dy 4 Systems has developed the first Fibre Channel PMC module that is user-configurable to operate in two-channel (dual independent) or single-channel (dual redundant) mode.
News from Dy 4 Systems (18 July 2002)
Service programme includes warranty extension
Dy 4 Systems has fully integrated its vantagePlus suite of lifecycle support and professional consulting services into Force's overall services portfolio.
News from Force Computers (18 July 2002)
One chanel or two for Fibre Channel PMC module
Dy 4 Systems has developed the first Fibre Channel PMC module that is user-configurable to operate in two-channel (dual independent) or single-channel (dual redundant) mode.
News from Force Computers (18 July 2002)
Cost controls keep inSilicon afloat
inSilicon Corp has reported financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended 30th June 2002.
News from inSilicon Corp (18 July 2002)
PDA takes Java onboard
Fujitsu's new Pocket LOOX PDA for the Japanese market includes Insignia's Jeode PDA Edition product, continuing Insignia's momentum in the mobile device market.
News from Insignia Solutions (18 July 2002)
SBC pushes PCI into embedded arena
Kontron now offers a single board computer that meets the new PICMG 1.2 Embedded PCI-X Specification.
News from Kontron UK (18 July 2002)
Marl expands into its own business park
Marl International has moved into new premises in Ulverston, Cumbria.
News from Marl International (18 July 2002)
Tiny rework tips tackle smaller packages
Metcal has developed a new range of Micro Fine rework tips, designed to make it easier for operators to rework miniature components such as 0402s and 0201s on compact high-density boards.
News from Metcal (18 July 2002)
Nassda grows for eleventh consecutive quarter
Nassda Corp has reported its financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2002, the third quarter of Nassda's fiscal 2002.
News from Nassda Corp (18 July 2002)
National joins the RapidIO fan club
National Semiconductor has joined the RapidIO trade association formed to drive the adoption of an open standard, high-performance interconnect architecture.
News from National Semiconductor (18 July 2002)
Solid-polymer electrolytics tackle regulation
NIC Eurotech has introduced the NSPZR series of radial-leaded capacitors to meet the needs of next-generation low-voltage high-current onboard regulation applications.
News from NIC Components Europe (18 July 2002)
Second Celestica award for Siemens
Siemens Dematic - Electronics Assembly Systems has been awarded a second-year Partners in Performance award from Celestica.
News from Siemens A&D Electronics Assembly Systems (18 July 2002)
Power amplifier boosts Bluetooth range
User Application Article The Rangecharger PA2423MB power amplifier from SiGe Semiconductor has been integrated into Bluewinc's BW-BTM01 Bluetooth Class 1 module and USB adapter.
News from SiGe Semiconductor (18 July 2002)
Fibre to cut the cost of L-Band amplification
Southampton Photonics (SPI) is to enter the L-Band fibre amplifier market using its patented GTWave fibre to achieve radical cost savings over existing L-band amplifier technology.
News from Southampton Photonics (18 July 2002)
MEMS-based switch cuts RF losses
The Teravicta TT612 is an ultralow-loss 0 to 6GHz RF MEMS single-pole, double-throw switch.
News from Teravicta Technologies (18 July 2002)
Software turns scopes into power analysers
Tektronix has an automated measurement software package it reckons will dramatically enhance the efficiency of power measurements made with its oscilloscopes. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (18 July 2002)
Reference design supports comms processor on PCI
The Wind River PPMC8260 reference design supports designs using the Tundra PowerSpanTMII multiport PCIbus switch for PowerQUICC II microprocessor architectures.
News from Tundra Semiconductor (18 July 2002)
Harrington comes onboard at Xicor
Jack Harrington has joined the board of directors at Xicor, bringing the board's total to seven members.
News from Xicor (18 July 2002)
Wireless myths debunked
AeroComm has published a range of informative - if slightly controversial - brochures based on "wireless myths".
News from Aerocomm (17 July 2002)
Probes and accessories aid ATE
Packed with thousands of products over 48-pages, Atek Technology reckons its new catalogue offers the industry's widest range of ATE and spring loaded probes and receptacles.
News from Atek Technology (17 July 2002)
Microwave Networks predicts with SpyGlass
Microwave Networks has selected Atrenta's SpyGlass predictive analyser to identify critical problems early in the design cycle and implement an effective design-for-reuse and best practices strategy.
News from Atrenta (17 July 2002)
Kit speeds comms system design chains
A novel verification design kit enables systems integrators to design and verify their communications systems faster by implementing the RapidIO standard for high-speed interconnect.
News from Cadence Design Systems (17 July 2002)
Wireless Internet link aids Globebusters
Cambridge Silicon Radio has sponsored Cambridge couple, Kevin and Julia Sanders (the "Globebusters"), on their world-record breaking fastest motorbike circumnavigation of the world.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (17 July 2002)
Hot swap DC power supply delivers 420W for cPCI
Developed for high-availability telecommunications applications, the latest CompactPCI DC power supply from C and D Technologies is a 420W 'hot swap' unit in a standard 6U x 8HP form factor. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (17 July 2002)
Solid-state relay fits like a glove
The RAM series compliments an already versatile range of solid-state switching products manufactured and distributed by Carlo Gavazzi Automation Components.
News from Carlo Gavazzi (17 July 2002)
Shera puts Java processor to work
DCT has announced three separate new developments expected to boost its presence in the market for high volume Java devices.
News from DCT Digital Communication Technologies (17 July 2002)
Single-port unit provides budget MPEG analysis
The Pod is a novel ultra-portable MPEG/DVB analyser available form Digi-Box.co.uk, and based on the Flagship 21port DVStation.
News from Digi-Box.co.uk Division of Boxer Systems (17 July 2002)
Lubricated bearings keep fan noise down
T and T's high-value compact axial fan range is now available with higher flow rates and pressures.
News from European Thermodynamics (17 July 2002)
Graphite interface shifts heat more efficiently
New eGraf Hitherm thermal interface products provide phase-change-like performance without the reflow or rework issue of phase-change interface materials.
News from European Thermodynamics (17 July 2002)
Switch multiplexes outputs to alternative monitors
Fairchild Semiconductor has expanded its analogue switch portfolio with a new quad SPDT analogue video switch.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (17 July 2002)
O'Conner returns to Gresham
Gresham Power, the Salisbury based power supply manufacturer, has appointed Melanie O'Conner as General Manager for power supply sales.
News from Gresham Power Electronics (17 July 2002)
Half-price offer on Bluetooth-qualified SBC
The BlueMod Bluetooth single board computer is now officially recognised by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).
News from HCV Wireless (17 July 2002)
Buffers offer low-voltage options
IDT has developed the industry's first family of zero delay buffers capable of user-selectable 2.5 and 3.3V outputs.
News from IDT (17 July 2002)
Chan switches to Cannon
ITT Industries, Cannon has appointed Vincent W Chan to the position of Sales Manager, North Asia for the Switch Products value centre, based in Hong Kong. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (17 July 2002)
Infinitely reconfigurable FPGAs are instantly on
The ispXPGA (in-system programmable expanded programmable gate array) family combines on-chip E2 memory with SRAM cells in a nonvolatile architecture that allows infinite reconfiguration.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (17 July 2002)
Novel PLD trades logic and memory functions
The ispXPLD (in-system programmable expanded PLD) architecture is the first PLD architecture to allows users to efficiently trade-off fast logic and block memory resources.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (17 July 2002)
Flexible specifications for SoC cores
LSI Logic has added a range of fully configurable implementations of popular ARM and MIPS embedded processor cores to its FlexCore portfolio.
News from LSI Europe (17 July 2002)
Distribution for multilayer network test platform
Livingston has signed an agreement to provide NetTest's CMA5000 multilayer network test platform to the UK marketplace.
News from NetTest (17 July 2002)
Alliance to aid customisable handset development
3G Lab and OSE Systems are to integrate the OSE Wireless Platform with 3G Lab's Trigenix user interface engine.
News from Enea Embedded Technology (17 July 2002)
Pair push for next generation ADSL modems
Siemens subsidiary Efficient Networks and Texas Instruments are to collaborate on a new generation of ADSL modems for deployment worldwide.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (17 July 2002)
Compact outline for speedy placement machine
New from Universal Instruments, the 4797S HSP high-speed placement machine is the company's newest solution for high-volume, turret-style chip shooting.
News from Universal Instruments (17 July 2002)
Full safety approval for compact 3kW rack module
Unipower's new UL listed rack is 2U high and holds three Vanguard TVN Series 1000W hot-swap power modules. Brochure Available
News from Unipower Europe (17 July 2002)
Bulk carbon resistors handle automotive stresses
The high pulse withstanding capability of the CCR series of carbon composition resistors offers automotive designers a compact solution for applications involving high voltages and high-energy pulses. Brochure Available
News from TT Electronics Welwyn Components (17 July 2002)
Audio DAC aims for surround-sound systems
The WM8718 is a 24bit differential stereo DAC designed to work in conjunction with surround-sound decoder DSPs from Sanyo and others.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (17 July 2002)
Low-power RF chip saves wireless headset battery
User Application Article A new ultra low-power wireless headset from Atoz uses Xemics technology to provide a solution giving complete freedom of movement plus up to 100 hours of use between charges.
News from Xemics (17 July 2002)
Migration cuts PCB design time
Users of Innoveda's ViewDraw package can now migrate to Zuken's System Designer tool to reduce the time required for PCB design and analysis. Brochure Available
News from Zuken (17 July 2002)
Analysis predicts MEMS performance
User Application Article SiWave is using finite element analysis to predict the performance of a novel optical switch manufactured using microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.
News from Algor (16 July 2002)
Dual PMC host mounts VMEbus
The VP 110/01x intelligent dual PMC host I/O board is the latest addition to the high performance yet low power Intel based VME family from Concurrent Technologies.
News from Concurrent Technologies (16 July 2002)
Novel stencil material avoids hotspots
Datum Alloys reckons it has found the solution to high-density and ball grid array stencils.
News from Datum Alloys (16 July 2002)
Dipped films are budget alternative to boxed types
Samwha Electric UK is now stocking a wide choice of polyester and polypropylene dipped film capacitors including newly introduced series.
News from Easby Electronics (16 July 2002)
Cleaner removes solder and adhesives
Safewash Extra (SWAX) is a high-powered, water-based screen and stencil cleaner from electrochemical manufacturer Electrolube.
News from Electrolube (16 July 2002)
Global role for Hudson
Ian Hudson has been appointed as the new Group Sales and Marketing Director for the recently formed GDS.
News from GDS (16 July 2002)
Fair acquisition gives GDS a Far Eastern foothold
GDS reckons it has become truly global with the GBP 1 million acquisition of Taiwan-based Fair Electronics, which now becomes GDS Taiwan.
News from GDS (16 July 2002)
Thermoelectric elements heat and cool
Thermoelectric (or Peltier) elements are solid-state heat pumps that use the Peltier effect for reversible heating and cooling.
News from Hawco (16 July 2002)
Zero IF chipset allows Wi-Fi to fit into SD format
User Application Article Intersil has helped SyChip to develop tiny secure digital (SD) format wireless LAN card for PDAs, mobile telephones and other miniature or portable products.
News from Intersil (16 July 2002)
Switch probes with non-rotating blade head
The new P201-Y Series of switch probes from Peak Test Services are the first European-manufactured probes to feature a non-rotating blade-shaped head for connector testing applications.
News from Peak Test Services (16 July 2002)
Test board checks out fine-pitch placement
The 0201 test board is the newest addition to the Practical Components range of fine-pitch multi-application solder training boards and kits.
News from Practical Components (16 July 2002)
Lead-free dummies keep it green
Practical Components offers a variety of "dummy" packages in lead-free finishes.
News from Practical Components (16 July 2002)
Practical source for Amkor dummies
Practical Components has been named exclusive distributor of the ranges of mechanical samples - or "dummy components" - from Amkor Technology.
News from Practical Components (16 July 2002)
Biddle takes charge of video
Todd Biddle has been named General Manager for the Tektronix Video Business. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (16 July 2002)
Hybrid mapper puts Ethernet over Sonet
The TXC-04226 EtherMapT-3 is a VLSI solution for full-duplex mapping of Ethernet traffic into the Sonet/SDH transport network.
News from TranSwitch Europe (16 July 2002)
EtherMap Sonet transport range extended
The latest EtherMap-48 device brings together EtherMap, Sonet/SDH transport and EoS mapping.
News from TranSwitch Europe (16 July 2002)
System simplifies coax connectivity
X-RJAX is the world's first and only coaxial-modular connector adapter system.
News from Xmultiple Technologies (16 July 2002)
Technical library comes on two CD-ROMs
Microchip Technology has published its updated Technical Library CD-ROM 2002, a two CD-ROM set that features a snapshot of Microchip's newly designed website and is viewable with an HTML browser.
News from Microchip Technology (15 July 2002)
Shrinking serial EEPROMs
Microchip has added 32, 64, 128 and 256Kbit densities to its existing range of 8-lead MSOP serial EEPROMs and now offers the highest density I2CT devices in the smallest available standard package.
News from Microchip Technology (15 July 2002)
New name for Bafbox
It's business as usual at Bafbox but under a new name to reflect the company's aims and aspirations for the 21st century.
News from Custom Design Technologies (15 July 2002)
More funding for IP packaging specialist
Beach Solutions has secured $4.5 million in new funding from MTI, one of the UK's leading high technology venture capital fund managers.
News from Beach Solutions (15 July 2002)
Optical attenuator passes test programme
Bookham Technology's four-channel electronic variable optical attenuator (EVOA) has completed and passed the Telcordia GR1221 qualification programme.
News from Bookham (15 July 2002)
Readers vote for BlueCore
Cambridge Silicon Radio has been presented with an electronics industry award for its single-chip Bluetooth solution, BlueCore.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (15 July 2002)
Reliability model allows for hot carrier injection
AgeMOS is a novel a universal model for accurate reliability modelling during deep-submicron CMOS circuit simulation.
News from Celestry (15 July 2002)
Award for reconfigurable algorithm processor
Elixent's D-Fabrix reconfigurable algorithm processor (RAP) technology won the Design Award for Innovation at last night's EIDA Gala Awards Dinner in Brighton.
News from Elixent (15 July 2002)
Rowe moves up to cover Europe
Fairchild Semiconductor has promoted Brent Rowe to the position of vice president of Sales and Marketing for Europe.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (15 July 2002)
Peripheral board expands embedded controller
JK Microsystems has released the 4Serial/Parallel peripheral board for use with the popular LogicFlex controller.
News from JK Microsystems (15 July 2002)
Asian boost to Eurpoean optical comms event
Record levels of exhibitors from Asia - taking countries represented to more than 60 - is seeing ECOC 2002 emerging as a world class event.
News from Purple Media Solutions (15 July 2002)
Server power rack has hot-swap reliability
New from Minebea, the SD241U server power rack features the Phoenix series of power supplies specified for server use in an n+1 configuration, enabling system redundancy and continuity of service.
News from NMB-Minebea (15 July 2002)
Off-the-shelf DIY screening
A wide range of fast and effective EMI/RFI screening products is offered by Dorset based specialist Tecan, with solutions for prototype, development and production needs.
News from Tecan (15 July 2002)
SoC solution for channelised DS3/DS1/E1 access
The TranSwitch TEPro is a complete single chip plus software solution for next generation channelised DS3/DS1/E1/DS0 applications.
News from TranSwitch Europe (15 July 2002)
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