News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 August
to Saturday 24 August 2002
Disappointing first quarter for Ansoft
Ansoft has reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2003 ended 31st July 2002.
News from Ansoft Europe (23 August 2002)
Low-cost logic analysers offer up to 48 channels
The LA3200 and LA4800 logic analysers are designed to meet the needs of digital engineers working on low- to medium-speed systems.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (23 August 2002)
Snap-fit DIN rail enclosures at Electronica
Camden Electronics is launching a number of new DIN rail mounting products at Electronica 2002 (12th-15th November, Munich).
News from Camden Electronics (23 August 2002)
Lauro goes onboard at Chip Express
George Lauro has joined the Board of Directors at Chip Express.
News from ChipX (23 August 2002)
Speedy access to Flash management software
The FlashFX design ready kit provides a binary device driver specific to a targeted platform, allowing for a quick, easy, and low cost application of FlashFX Flash media management software.
News from Datalight (23 August 2002)
Flash manager joins Windows CE development kit
Arcom Control Systems has integrated Datalight FlashFX into its Windows CE development kit.
News from Datalight (23 August 2002)
Thermal analysis software runs on multiprocessors
Daat Research has added multiple processor capabilities to boost the calculating speed of Coolit, the company's CFD thermal and flow analysis software for electronics.
News from Daat Research Corp (23 August 2002)
Online shop supplies test accessories
The Peak Group has opened an online shop for test probes and receptacles.
News from Peak Production Equipment (23 August 2002)
Linux-based gateway-on-a-chip secures routers
Philips has developed a novel Linux-based gateway-on-a-chip system solution, which includes processors, software and boards for manufacturers of SOHO broadband routers.
News from NXP Semiconductors (23 August 2002)
SIL relays save space in high-density switching
A new range of ultracompact single-in-line relays requires just one quarter the board area of an industry-standard 0.2 x 0.8in SIL package.
News from Pickering Electronics (23 August 2002)
Interconnect devices support PCI Express
PLX Technology is developing I/O interconnect devices based on the next-generation input/output architecture PCI Express.
News from PLX Technology Europe (23 August 2002)
Simulator aids wireless Java development
Rococo Software and Bantry Technologies are to integrate Rococo's Impronto Simulator and Bantry's VirtuoSimo, making it easier for developers to build wireless Java applications and services.
News from Rococo Software (23 August 2002)
Thermal evaluation for CompactPCI systems
Rittal's innovative RiTherm system allows validation of cooling dynamics even before a particular system is built. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (23 August 2002)
Test cases check GPRS interoperability issues
Setcom has developed a broad line of GPRS interoperability simulation (IOST) test cases which can be implemented on a standard GPRS protocol test system.
News from setcom (23 August 2002)
On-site calibration keeps airbag tester running
User Application Article When Intier Automotive Interiors needed to have its airbag deployment facility recalibrated, the cost of returning to the US manufacturer was prohibitive.
News from Sira (23 August 2002)
Multilayer ceramic capacitors offer reliability
Six multilayer ceramic capacitor options from Taiyo Yuden offer low ESR and higher insulation resistance and breakdown voltages to provide reliable operation in a wide variety of applications.
News from Young Electronics Group (23 August 2002)
P-channel MOSFETs boost circuit efficiency
Zetex has released its first 30V P-channel enhancement-mode MOSFETs.
News from Zetex (23 August 2002)
Slimline fan is a high performer
Aerco has a new 10mm thick fan from Etri in the popular 50mm square frame size.
News from Aerco (22 August 2002)
Large digit displays show up to 100m range
Amalgamated Instrument Co has enhanced its range of Australian designed and manufactured large digit displays.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (22 August 2002)
Fastest claim for dual voltage comparator
The AD53519 is an ultrafast dual voltage comparator with better than 75ps overdrive dispersion that provides for minimal timing variation across the full input amplitude range.
News from Analog Devices (22 August 2002)
Budget convertors supply new "standard" voltages
Datel's new LSN D12 series SIPs are nonisolated DC/DC convertors that accept 12V inputs and deliver outputs from 1 to 5V rated at 10A.
News from Datel (UK) (22 August 2002)
Software features in embedded development kit
Datalight FlashFX, ROM-DOS and Sockets have been selected by DSP Design for its Launch Pad development kit.
News from Datalight (22 August 2002)
Royalty-free BIOS spans embedded processor range
Datalight has set up a royalty free purchase programme for its BIOS v3.0, allowing embedded systems OEMs to significantly reduce their cost of goods.
News from Datalight (22 August 2002)
DOS lives on in embedded solutions
Datalight reckons ROM-DOS 7.1 is the most configurable, reliable and Internet ready MS-DOS compatible operating system available to embedded developers.
News from Datalight (22 August 2002)
Embedded DOS powers thin client
User Application Article The Capio II model 200 thin client from Boundless Technologies features Datalight software onboard.
News from Datalight (22 August 2002)
Stripe structure boosts MOSFET merits
Seven new high-voltage planar MOSFETs from Fairchild Semiconductor offer lower on-resistance, lower gate charge and higher energy density in avalanche and commutation modes.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (22 August 2002)
Power amp boosts wireless LAN range
A new RF power amplifier with integrated detector from Intersil is designed to boost the performance of wireless LAN systems.
News from Intersil (22 August 2002)
Lowe takes charge of dome business
Stuart Lowe has been appointed General Manager of the dome array business of ITT Industries, Cannon, and will report to Olivier Duperray, Vice President ITT Cannon and President, Switch Products. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (22 August 2002)
Full range lines up to power telecomms
Lambda has brought together a comprehensive line up of new rectifiers, subracks and energy systems for powering telecomms equipment. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (22 August 2002)
Livingston looks East for expansion
In response to increasing demand for its services, Livingston has opened a representative office in Shanghai and a sales office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to serve its customers in China and SE Asia.
News from Livingston UK (22 August 2002)
New dielectrics boost passives range
Micromark C and CD is introducing a dramatically extended range of passive components from Murata.
News from Micromark C and CD (22 August 2002)
Embedded Linux moves beyond the command line
A new series of tool suites from Metrowerks should make life easier for Linux developers, who have traditionally used command-line tools limited to Linux-hosted workstations.
News from Metrowerks Europe (22 August 2002)
Ever-expanding tantalum range
Nichicon (Europe) has added 15 further ratings to its F55 series of resin-moulded solid organic polymer tantalum chip electrolytic capacitors.
News from Nichicon (Europe) (22 August 2002)
Low-loss RF switching with integrity
A miniature RF relay from Omron embodies new technology to provide extremely low loss, high integrity switching of RF signals up to 2.5GHz and 10W.
News from Omron Electronics (22 August 2002)
Expanding UPS range includes sealed units
Bristol based PB Design and Development has expanded its selection of UPS systems to offer a range of UPS modules at extremely competitive prices.
News from PB Design and Developments (22 August 2002)
Software modifies digital voices
Spirit Corp spinoff SeeStorm has released its core product, a complete voice modification software package.
News from SeeStorm (22 August 2002)
Verification suite checks up on new PCI-X designs
The PCI-X 2.0 verification suite comprises the first commercial verification intellectual property (IP) for designs incorporating the newly released PCI-X 2.0 specification.
News from TransEDA (22 August 2002)
Radiating cable is budget RF antenna
FlexRAD-600-PVC is low-cost flexible radiating cable that can be used to provide RF coverage in enclosed areas where point source antennas are not practical.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Times Microwave (22 August 2002)
Tundra joins the RapidIO board
Tundra Semiconductor has been appointed to the Steering Committee of the RapidIO Trade Association.
News from Tundra Semiconductor (22 August 2002)
Rack-mount PC gains UL approval
Arcom's standard APC 19in rack-mounted industrial PC has been fully approved (UL file reference is E203067) for applications requiring full UL compliance.
News from Eurotech (21 August 2002)
ESD advice at Nepcon
The British Electrostatic Control Association (BECA) will be on hand at Nepcon to advise on measures to combat ESD.
News from British Electrostatic Control Association (21 August 2002)
Single-chip Bluetooth shrinks Uniwill's module
User Application Article Uniwill Computer Corp is launching a Class 1 Bluetooth module using CSR's BlueCore.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (21 August 2002)
Flash memory manager is automotive luxury
User Application Article Siemens VDO Automotive has integrated FlashFX, Datalight's Flash memory manager, into a new automotive navigation system.
News from Datalight (21 August 2002)
Flash manager prolongs CE.NET memory life
The latest release for FlashFX from Datalight incorporates full support for Microsoft Windows CE.NET.
News from Datalight (21 August 2002)
OSE sees benefits of Flash management
Datalight has licensed its FlashFX Flash memory management component to OSE for integration into the OSE RTOS real-time operating system.
News from Datalight (21 August 2002)
Patent for bad block management
Datalight has been awarded a patent for its "bad block management" software capability.
News from Datalight (21 August 2002)
Breakthrough claim in RCA plug technology
Australian inventor Keith Eichmann has developed what he believes is the most advanced RCA plug ever made.
News from Eichmann Technologies International (21 August 2002)
RTOS is next step to all-Java devices
Esmertec has released Version 3.0 of its Jbed RTOS which combines fast JVM with a hard real-time operating system.
News from Esmertec (21 August 2002)
Java virtual machine uses fast compilation
Jbed Micro Edition CLDC (Connected Limited Device Configuration) is Esmertec's drop-in replacement product for Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) CLDC.
News from Esmertec (21 August 2002)
Blancquart has "fabulous" plans for Esmertec
Alain Blancquart is the new Chief Executive Officer at Esmertec, effective immediately.
News from Esmertec (21 August 2002)
Website wins e-business award
Fairchild Semiconductor has won the esteemed CIO-100 award from IDG's CIO magazine.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (21 August 2002)
Dual-band module is low-risk wireless upgrade
The Falcom C2D is a low-cost full-type-approved dual-band GSM/GPRS 900/1800 module for direct integration into customer specific hardware environments.
News from Falcom (21 August 2002)
Flint adds Oki to portfolio
Flint has added Oki Silicon Solutions to its line-up of semiconductor franchises and will be supporting Oki's advanced microcontrollers as well as their familiar speech ICs.
News from Flint (21 August 2002)
Dispenser uses tubes more efficiently
The Autotube dispensing system improves efficiency and eliminates the problems of poor precision and wastage traditionally associated with dispensing material from manufacturers' squeeze tubes.
News from Intertronics (21 August 2002)
Five tools at once for soldering system
New at Nepcon from JBC, the MS 9000 is a multitool soldering system that allows up to five different tools to be connected simultaneously.
News from JBC Industrias (21 August 2002)
Raft of launches at Nepcon
Kaisertech is launching several new products at Nepcon UK, including a low-cost manual rework system, a video-based inspection system, new fume-extraction units and production chemicals.
News from Kaisertech (21 August 2002)
LCD monitor slips in for 9in CRTs
Kent Modular Electronics has designed a novel LCD (TFT) chassis monitor to replace 9in CRT monitors used in a variety of ticket machine, cash dispenser and instrumentation applications.
News from Kent Modular Electronics (21 August 2002)
Telnor expands network monitoring
Telenor Mobile has ordered a significant expansion to its existing MasterQuest monitoring system.
News from NetTest (21 August 2002)
Watson brings electromechanical expertise
Michael Watson is the new Product Marketing Manager, Signal Relays, Connectors and MOSFETs Omron Components UK.
News from Omron Electronics (21 August 2002)
Switched-PCI alternative for storage
As storage-system makers begin to adopt alternative interconnect technologies, switched-PCI is providing them a means of expanding and improving the overall performance of their systems.
News from PLX Technology Europe (21 August 2002)
Static shield and moisture barrier bags at Nepcon
On show at Nepcon, Static Control Components is the world's largest manufacturer of static shield and moisture barrier bags.
News from Static Control Components (Europe) (21 August 2002)
Website upgrade covers full range
Tinsley's revised and extended website provides instant details and specifications of all the company's products.
News from Tinsley (21 August 2002)
Cut down safety relay saves space onboard
The Schrack SR 4M safety relay from Tyco Electronics features small outlines and forcibly guided contacts. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (21 August 2002)
Easy loading for thermal printer mechanisms
Seiko has released a new series of thermal printer mechanisms with its trademark "easy operation".
News from Trident Infotec (20 August 2002)
Combination and electronic locks retrofit security
APW Enclosure Products has extended its range of retrofittable combination and electronic locks for its IMnet and IMserv networking cabinets and IMsuite security systems.
News from APW Enclosure Solutions (20 August 2002)
Top efficiency for nonisolated convertor
The first nonisolated DC/DC convertors from C and D Technologies (NCL) are compact and highly integrated devices that provide step-down switching functionality at efficiencies in excess of 94%. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (20 August 2002)
Microcontroller saves on wasted cycles
A novel 8051-compatible MCU features a redesigned processor core that eliminates wasted clock and memory cycles, and so executes 8051 instructions significantly faster at any given crystal speed.
News from Flint (20 August 2002)
Catalogue updates frequency control products
Fox Electronics has published an updated and redesigned product catalogue featuring detailed information on its expanded range of frequency control products.
News from Fox Electronics (20 August 2002)
Ultrafast connectors for next-generation storage
Honda is to support the next generation communications architecture for high performance storage - Serial ATA - with a new family of 1.5Gbit/s connectors.
News from Honda Connectors (20 August 2002)
Taylor to step down from IDT CEO
Integrated Device Technology Chief Executive Officer Jerry Taylor will step down from his role as CEO on 31st December 2002 and will switch his responsibilities to IDT President Greg Lang.
News from IDT (20 August 2002)
Mintech grows interconnect business
Mintech Semiconductors has acquired additional premises adjacent to its current inspection plant.
News from Mintech Semiconductors (20 August 2002)
Seminar addresses chip-on-board techniques
The very first "National Semiconductor chip on board seminar" to be held in the UK will take place on Thursday 26th September 2002 at the Hilton Norwich.
News from Mintech Semiconductors (20 August 2002)
ARM tools gain XScale support
Metrowerks is adding support for Intel XScale technology to its CodeWarrior development tools for ARM embedded systems.
News from Metrowerks Europe (20 August 2002)
Switching regulators supply low-voltage cores
National Semiconductor has two new high-performance, synchronous switching regulator controllers with extremely low output voltage capability to power the latest FPGA, MCU and DSP cores.
News from National Semiconductor (20 August 2002)
Integrated PXI matrix claims world's first
Pickering Interfaces has a range of BRIC second-generation PXI multislot matrix modules.
News from Pickering Interfaces (20 August 2002)
Switched-PCI architecture speeds expansion
User Application Article The PLX GigaBridge switched-PCI architecture has been designed into Magma's new PCI expansion system.
News from PLX Technology Europe (20 August 2002)
PLX joins HyperTransport Technology Consortium
PLX Technology has joined the HyperTransport Technology Consortium and is represented on one of the consortium's key task forces.
News from PLX Technology Europe (20 August 2002)
Power supply squeezes onto DIN rail
Only 22.5mm wide, the new rail-mounting Mini-PS power supply from Phoenix Contact offers big savings in valuable panel space. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (20 August 2002)
Cushion gripped crimp handle takes on wider coax
Large diameter coaxial cables such as the LMR-400, LMR-600, WBC-400 and WBC-600 require heavy duty crimping tools.
News from RF Industries (20 August 2002)
Schottky diodes aid power-sensitive applications
Rohm Electronics has expanded its family of Schottky diodes with seven new ultrasmall surface-mount devices for low-power rectification and high-speed switching in space-limited applications.
News from Rohm Electronics (20 August 2002)
Reliability is key to industrial PC
The 7586-600 Pentium IV industrial computer is designed for high-performance reliable operation in the most demanding environments.
News from Rugged Technologies (20 August 2002)
Kerr sets sales at Speedboard
Continuing the development of its management team, Windsor-based printed circuit board manufacturer Speedboard has appointed a new Sales Manager.
News from Speedboard (20 August 2002)
Synchronous DRAMs take temperature extremes
New from Sunrise Electronics is a range of high-performance wide-temperature-range synchronous DRAM devices for use in automotive GPS, remote communications, and industrial applications.
News from Gleichmann-Sunrise (20 August 2002)
Valves aid adhesive application
The 2200-245 Series of Tip-Seal Kiss valves is engineered to provide high-performance automated application of beads or drops of adhesive and sealant materials such as silicone.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (20 August 2002)
Sheets shift static
TBA Electro Conductive Products has a new improved permanently static dissipative flexible sheet that is ideal for producing flexible softwalls for cleanrooms and static sensitive areas.
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products (20 August 2002)
Prototype and preproduction flat metal components
Tecan now offers high-specification prototype and preproduction flat metal components at very low set costs, based on a standard metal sheet 'blank' size of 300 x 400mm and includes plating.
News from Tecan (20 August 2002)
Motor driver IC is single-chip inverter solution
The latest intelligent, high-voltage PWM motor driver IC from Toshiba is the industry's first system-on-chip inverter solution for driving DC brushless motors.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (20 August 2002)
Readers ready for next-generation cards
Uptake of the EMV (Europay-Mastercard-VISA) working party's standards for interoperability of chip card-based payment systems is growing.
News from Trident Infotec (19 August 2002)
Connectors add physical network security
Sales of the AMP Netconnect MT-RJ Secure jack connector have exceeded 50,000 since its commercial introduction in January 2001.
News from AMP Netconnect (19 August 2002)
Automotive developer switches to DK1
Leading electronic automotive systems developer Compact Dynamics has adopted Celoxica's DK1 design suite.
News from Celoxica (19 August 2002)
Substantial improvement for CSI Wireless
CSI Wireless has reported financial results for the period ended 30th June 2002.
News from Hemisphere GPS (19 August 2002)
Clip is cleaner alternative for fixing heatsinks
Malico has developed a novel patented "Talon" snap-on clip as a complement to its MBH and EBH ranges of precision forged and extruded heatsinks.
News from European Thermodynamics (19 August 2002)
Graphical programming for embedded systems
Grape is a full graphical development system for microcontroller software development.
News from Grape (19 August 2002)
Scandinavian Linux distribution pact
LynuxWorks has appointed Scandinavian Embedded Solutions and Engineering (SESE) to be its distributor in Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark.
News from LynuxWorks (19 August 2002)
Mosys ranked first in net margin
MoSys ranked first overall in net margins when compared with 87 other semiconductor companies, according to Semiconductor Times (August 2002 issue).
News from MoSys (19 August 2002)
Plastic-bodied connector in black and white
ODU has a white version of its plastic-bodied Mini-Snap push-pull-locking circular connector particularly aimed at the medical equipment market.
News from ODU UK (19 August 2002)
Oki cleans up its research act
Oki group's major semiconductor-related facilities in Hachioji, Japan achieved zero emissions at the end of the first quarter of this fiscal year.
News from Oki Electric (19 August 2002)
Kit aids programmable SoC design
Orlin Technology's OTPSoC kit enables evaluation and prototyping of the complete family of Cypress Microsystems PSoC programmable system-on-chip microcontrollers.
News from Orlin Technology (19 August 2002)
Filtered networking cuts component count
Seven new additions to the PulseJack RJ45 filter connector series integrate all magnetics within the connector to reduce noise and cost to manufacturers.
News from Pulse (19 August 2002)
Transatlantic optoelectronic expansion
Photonic Products has opened a new office in El Segundo, California. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (19 August 2002)
Smart antenna chip cuts power, boosts performance
RFTune has developed the industry's first single-chip smart antenna front-end.
News from RFTune (19 August 2002)
Mezzanine card carries two Fibre Channels
The FC2312 family of 2Gbit Fibre Channel host bus adapters provide space-constrained embedded real-time networking and storage applications with two independent channels on a single-width PMC card.
News from SBS Technologies (19 August 2002)
Low-cost alternative to glass-to-metal feedthrough
The Bell Pin is a novel design of surface-mount feedthrough.
News from Thunderline Z (19 August 2002)
Siemens joins the TTPCom fan club
TTPCom has entered into an agreement with Siemens Information and Communication Mobile in which TTPCom's market leading GSM platform will be used in new Siemens products.
News from TTPCom (19 August 2002)
Motorola licenses Tempe bridge to Tundra
Motorola Computer Group has signed a contractual agreement for Tundra Semiconductor to market, manufacture, sell and support the Tempe PCI-X/VMEbus bridge in the general embedded market.
News from Tundra Semiconductor (19 August 2002)
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