News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 4 August
to Saturday 10 August 2002
Socket handles high-speed test and burn-in
The Integra 27 test socket can accommodate any device type up to 27mm, making it extremely versatile as well as cost-effective for both high-speed manual test and custom burn-in sockets.
News from Aries Electronics ( 9 August 2002)
Speed boost for LCR meters
The latest versions of the Hioki 3522 and 3532 LCR instruments have been enhanced to work at four times the speed of their predecessors, making them ideal for both laboratory or production line use.
News from ASM ( 9 August 2002)
Loads put power sources to the test
The Dynaload RBL and RBL488 800W Series single-channel loads provide all the features needed to test a wide range of power sources including power supplies, fuel cells and batteries.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 9 August 2002)
Hard metric range runs gigabit backplanes
Genalog in partnership with Harwin and Starconn has a range of modular 2.00mm grid system connectors for high density, high-speed board-to-backplane applications.
News from Genalog ( 9 August 2002)
Debugger boosts PowerPC support
Green Hills Software is now offering enhanced emulation support for IBM's PowerPC 4xx family of processors, including the new 440GP and 405GPr. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software ( 9 August 2002)
Oki shows its green credentials
Oki Electric has published its environmental report for 2002 detailing environment protective activities implemented by Oki Electric and its group companies in the fiscal year ended 31st March 2002.
News from Oki Electric ( 9 August 2002)
Czechs woo RAD to hi-tech park
RAD Data Communications is to open an office in the Czech Republic.
News from RAD Data Communications ( 9 August 2002)
Onboard acquisition broadens Selectronix portfolio
Selectronix has acquired Basingstoke-based specialist component distributor Onboard Electronics.
News from Selectronix ( 9 August 2002)
Application processor accesses multimedia library
Designers of multimedia applications based on the new OMAP5910 processor can bring their products to market much faster thanks to more than 70 readily available DSP software algorithms.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 9 August 2002)
Linux first for CPU module
As the second version of Techsol's HY7201 Medallion CPU module goes into production, the company is claiming a first for Linux.
News from Technical Solutions ( 9 August 2002)
CPU board incorporates RAID support
The Rocky-3703EVR CPU board from Wordsworth incorporates IDE RAID facilities to protect data and accelerate data access.
News from Wordsworth Technology ( 9 August 2002)
Enclosures gain fancy finishes
Custom DesignTechnologies has a new range of special finishes for its Bafbox custom enclosures encompassing carbon fibre, granite and mirrored silver effects.
News from Custom Design Technologies ( 8 August 2002)
Connector enters pressure vessels
Available now from Fischer Connectors is a range of rear-mounting connectors that hold pressure inside a vessel. Brochure Available
News from Fischer Connectors ( 8 August 2002)
Extranet service allows customers to track orders
GSPK Circuits has launched an Extranet service for use by its valued clients.
News from GSPK Circuits ( 8 August 2002)
StarFabric backplanes offer migration path
The PS4800 series of backplanes support a StarFabric topology and offer high capacity CompactPCI, incorporating PICMG 2.17 architecture for developers of next generation telecomms networks.
News from Kaparel Corp ( 8 August 2002)
Go-ahead for Jumptec merger
The shareholders of Kontron Embedded Computers have overwhelmingly approved the previously announced merger between Kontron and Jumptec Industrielle Computertechnik.
News from Kontron UK ( 8 August 2002)
EMI measuring receiver runs up to 18GHz
New from Schaffner is a sophisticated EMI measuring receiver with a frequency range from 9kHz to 18GHz. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner ( 8 August 2002)
Smaller footprint aids amplifier adoption
User Application Article The SiGe Semiconductor RangeCharger PA2423L has been selected by Uniwill Computer Corp for its Class 1 Bluetooth products.
News from SiGe Semiconductor ( 8 August 2002)
Software cuts the cost of test development
The latest version of Teradyne's Design-to-Build software enables electronics OEMs, contract manufacturers, and their partners, to accelerate products to market and cutthe cost of test development.
News from Teradyne ( 8 August 2002)
Website ramps up support for DSP developers
Texas Instruments reckons it is setting a new standard for the level of customer care DSP developers should expect from providers.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 8 August 2002)
Microscope provides static-safe inspection
The new Lynx-ESD stereo eyepieceless microscope offers electrostatic discharge protection for inspection in the electronics and semiconductor industries. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering ( 8 August 2002)
Milestone for optical mouse sensors
Agilent Technologies has shipped its 75 millionth optical mouse sensor since releasing the industry's first such device late in 1999. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 7 August 2002)
Supplies front up distributed architectures
A new range of high-power-density 3kW bulk power front ends provides a solid foundation for providing total distributed power architecture solutions.
News from Powerstax ( 7 August 2002)
Development kit gains more Bluetooth software
The CompactSira development kit from Cambridge Silicon Radio now comes with a sample CD of Rappore's Bluetooth host protocol stack, profiles and My Wirefree Network user interface.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio ( 7 August 2002)
Ovens clean up at Nepcon
A wide variety of ovens for hot store, burn-in and steady-state evaluation screening of electronic systems, including clean-room models, are being featured by Carbolite at Nepcon 2002. Brochure Available
News from Carbolite (Barloworld Scientific) ( 7 August 2002)
Pellett set for sales boost
Celab has appointed Steve Pellett as Director of Sales.
News from Celab ( 7 August 2002)
Concoat acquires assets from Multicore
Concoat has acquired the major assets of the SPCID Equipment Division of Multicore Solders and Multicore Solders of Singapore, subsidiaries of the Henkel Group.
News from HumiSeal Europe ( 7 August 2002)
Thermal profilers set soldering temperatures
The SoldaPro range of thermal profilers can accurately and rapidly determine the oven or wavesoldering bath temperature settings required to optimise the soldering profile of any PCB assembly.
News from HumiSeal Europe ( 7 August 2002)
Touch screen controller supports Windows CE.NET
eGalax has developed a touch screen controller solution for use in Windows CE.NET platforms.
News from eGalax ( 7 August 2002)
Display subsystem saves rack real estate
A novel subsystem combines a monitor, keyboard and five-way keyboard/video/mouse switch in only 1U of panel space, providing system builders with a compact solution for controlling up to five PCs.
News from Elma Electronic UK ( 7 August 2002)
Long life for noncontact fader control
Available now from Foremost Components is a novel Hall-effect T-bar fader.
News from Foremost Electronics ( 7 August 2002)
Colourful alternative in switching
Foremost Components reckons its latest switch is the first blue, yellow and white tricolour switch in the world.
News from Foremost Electronics ( 7 August 2002)
Seminar to divulge ARM secrets
A design seminar set for September in Cambridge will give designers a unique opportunity to share the wealth of knowledge accumulated by some of the industry's leading ARM experts.
News from GD Technik ( 7 August 2002)
Hitachi takes USB IP from inSilicon
Hitachi is to integrate inSilicon's certified USB 2 PHY in its embedded H8S and SH processor-based SoC designs to provide cost-effective, high-speed USB solutions for the LSI semiconductor market.
News from inSilicon Corp ( 7 August 2002)
Stainless-steel LED indicators stay sealed
Marl International has a new range of stainless-steel LED indicators particularly suited to harsh environments and ultra clean medical/catering applications.
News from Marl International ( 7 August 2002)
NEC puts cores to work in set-top boxes
NEC's new multicore SoC for the digital set-top box and digital TV markets integrates two 32bit MIPS cores.
News from MIPS Technologies ( 7 August 2002)
Reference design puts ColdFire in CAN control
Designers of industrial and automotive systems using the CAN communication protocol can now reduce development times and overall system costs using a new reference design.
News from Freescale Semiconductor ( 7 August 2002)
Fibre monitoring system upgraded to cover DWDM
QuestFiber 2.1 is the latest version of the proactive, remote fibre monitoring system from NetTest designed to work with full-service emerging and next generation networks.
News from NetTest ( 7 August 2002)
Tutty aims for wire-wrap expansion
OK Industries has named Mark Tutty as Business Development Manager for Europe. Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 7 August 2002)
Tools simplify cable connections
OK Industries has two new products to simplify and improve the way technicians wrap and unwrap cable connections. Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 7 August 2002)
FRAMs break into server market
Taiwan-based Quanta Computers has selected Ramtron's ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) for RAID (redundant array of independent disks) subsystems used in PC-based servers.
News from Ramtron International ( 7 August 2002)
DTI project fronts Nepcon seminar programme
Reed Exhibitions has announced the line up for this year's Process Technology Seminars at Nepcon, with The SMART Group/DTI's PPM Benchmarking project taking centre stage.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) ( 7 August 2002)
Guide to customised enclosures
The latest publication from Sarel gives comprehensive details of its extensive range of customised sheet-steel, stainless-steel and GRP enclosures.
News from Sarel ( 7 August 2002)
Tools provide validation for complex SoC I/O
SiliconSmart IO is the industry's first commercial toolset designed to perform detailed characterisation, modelling and electrical specification compliance verification.
News from Silicon Metrics ( 7 August 2002)
Testers take on L, C, R and Z
A new range of testers provides high-accuracy L, C, R and Z measurements for stand-alone, PC-controlled and test system applications.
News from SPS Electronic UK ( 7 August 2002)
Economical solution to surge testing
The ST 3300 surge tester is ideal for testing AC stators, rotors and coils in industrial production as well as in maintenance and repair shops.
News from SPS Electronic UK ( 7 August 2002)
Getting started with RISC microcontrollers
Sunrise Electronics has a new starter kit for developers working with NEC's successful V850 RISC architecture microcontroller family.
News from Sunrise Electronics ( 7 August 2002)
Entry level for robotic placement
The TS3030 is a cost effective and flexible entry-level dispensing robot that allows manufacturers to upgrade and replace manual dispense processes.
News from Techcon Systems ( 7 August 2002)
Disposable valve cuts dispenser maintenance
A novel disposable micro valve completely removes the burden of maintenance, cleaning and repair in high-performance electronics and general manufacturing dispense applications.
News from Techcon Systems ( 7 August 2002)
Fujisaka steps up at Torex
Torex Semiconductor has appointed Tom Fujisaka as its new company President.
News from Torex Semiconductor ( 7 August 2002)
Second-quarter sales boost for Torex
Torex Semiconductor has posted a significant boost in second-quarter sales - up 60% over the same period in 2001.
News from Torex Semiconductor ( 7 August 2002)
Supervisors take more responsibility onboard
New dual low-voltage CPU supervisory ICs integrate power-on-reset, watchdog timer, two independent low voltage sense monitors, a battery switchover circuit and fault monitoring in a single device.
News from Xicor ( 7 August 2002)
Net-ready processor adds infra-red control
The second product in the high-performance eZ80 MPU family is the eZ80 Webserver-i which enables cost-effective, direct connections to networks and the Internet with embedded TCP/IP and IrDA software.
News from Zilog ( 7 August 2002)
Wireless Internet modem advances design capability
User Application Article Dayford Designs has dramatically advanced its design capability to complete a UTMS technology project for an innovative new portable wireless Internet access device.
News from Dayford Designs ( 6 August 2002)
Promotion for Browne
MIPS Technologies has appointed Jack Browne as its new vice president of worldwide sales.
News from MIPS Technologies ( 6 August 2002)
X-ray system to make debut at Nepcon
X-Tek Systems will exhibit its advanced new Orbita X-ray system for the first time in the UK at Nepcon 2002.
News from X-Tek Systems ( 6 August 2002)
Baltus drives for automotive expansion
As part of the expansion of its automotive business, LEM has appointed Didier J Baltus as Business Unit Manager for LEM Automotive.
News from LEM Instruments ( 6 August 2002)
Fan provides wide range of design options
The Etri 380 is available with five different speed versions and therefore offers a wide range of performance options and a high degree of design flexibility.
News from Aerco ( 5 August 2002)
Anritsu invests in people
Anritsu's UK operation has been recognised as an Investor in People.
News from Anritsu (UK) ( 5 August 2002)
Speedy CAN transceiver can tolerate transients
Microchip's new high-speed CAN transceiver withstands short circuit voltages from -40 to +40V and voltage peaks from -250 to +250V without damaging the circuit.
News from Microchip Technology ( 5 August 2002)
Regional centre supports SW distribution
Continuing with its strategy to strengthen its regional presence, Arrow Electronics has established a new regional business centre to support OEM and CEM customers in South West England.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) ( 5 August 2002)
64bit processing speeds electromagnetic analysis
Flomerics reckons it has ushered in a new era in 3D electromagnetic simulation with the release of the 64bit parallel versions of its FLO/EMC V1.2 and Micro-Stripes V6.0. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 5 August 2002)
Distributor designs LCD driver solution for brewer
User Application Article Design in distributor GD Technik has developed a LCD driver board for a major brewing equipment manufacturer in Tyneside.
News from GD Technik ( 5 August 2002)
Thermoelectric modules control the climate onboard
A new range of miniature thermoelectric modules will provide accurate temperature control for electronic circuit elements such as ICs, waveguides, lasers, parametric amplifiers and photodetectors.
News from Copernica ( 5 August 2002)
Alcatel boosts productivity with press-in machines
User Application Article Alcatel's CIT site in Eu, France, recently invested in its third Harting CPM2001/s press-in machine within less than two years.
News from Harting ( 5 August 2002)
Custom prototype is a speedy freebie
User Application Article Speedboard has turned out its first customer board on its fast turn Kwikboard prototyping system - in less than 24 hours and for free.
News from Speedboard ( 5 August 2002)
Flash tools to aid GPS deployment
Jeppesen has selected SMART's eFlashTools solution for its next generation database delivery program, Skybound II.
News from SMART Modular Technologies ( 5 August 2002)
Website simplifies global CPU sourcing
A new secure, multicurrency e-commerce site is now online, making it easier to purchase Medallion CPU modules and development kits from Techsol.
News from Technical Solutions ( 5 August 2002)
Flash MCU cuts down LCD-based system designs
A new compact, high-performance CMOS 8bit MCU with on-chip Flash memory aims to simplify the design of LCD-based applications by eliminating the need for external data and program storage.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe ( 5 August 2002)
Universally compatible ripple attenuation module
The MicroRAM output ripple attenuation module combines both active and passive filtering to provide better than 40dB conducted differential noise attenuation from 60Hz to 1MHz.
News from Vicor UK ( 5 August 2002)
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