News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 November
to Saturday 9 November 2002
Leadless FET improves basestation performance
Agilent Technologies has developed a miniature enhancement-mode pseudomorphic high electron mobility FET that combines exceptional RF performance, power efficiency and reliability.
News from Avago Technologies ( 8 November 2002)
AMIS lines up the big guns
AMI Semiconductor (AMIS) has appointed five industry veterans to key executive positions inside the corporation.
News from AMI Semiconductor ( 8 November 2002)
PCI-based emulator speeds through DSP designs
The latest addition to the Analog Devices Crosscore family of DSP development tools is a high-performance PCI-based emulator for the company's JTAG DSPs.
News from Analog Devices ( 8 November 2002)
SBC takes Windows XP Embedded development onboard
Arcom has released another rapid application development kit for Windows XP Embedded.
News from Eurotech ( 8 November 2002)
Wireless wheel alignment cuts the umbilical
User Application Article AeroComm has developed a wireless system for use in wheel alignment applications that removes cumbersome umbilical cables from the workplace while simplifying and speeding up the process.
News from Aerocomm ( 8 November 2002)
Membrane keypad weighs in for Weltech
User Application Article Custom Keypads has recently produced a new membrane panel for Weltech's new 8010 series automatic bird weighing machine controllers.
News from Custom Design Technologies ( 8 November 2002)
Bluetooth chip features in SEMCO mega deal
Cambridge Silicon Radio has signed a volume price agreement with SEMCO (Samsung Electro-Mechanics Company) under which SEMCO will purchase 1 million BlueCore2 Bluetooth chips from CSR in 2003.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio ( 8 November 2002)
Compact module provides 12 channels of GPS
The JP4 is a single-board 12 parallel channel GPS receiver from Falcom.
News from Falcom ( 8 November 2002)
Smallest hard drive connects a big future
User Application Article Working with engineers from Toshiba, Fujikura DDK has developed a novel range of connectors which are an integral part of the world's smallest hard disk drives.
News from Fujikura Europe - DDK Connector Division ( 8 November 2002)
Microcontrollers cut power for mobile devices
New from Fujitsu is the FRLite series of microcontrollers.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe ( 8 November 2002)
Boards and starter kits speed embedded designs
Micro-Robotics has designed a range of application boards and a complete starter kit for the new VM-1 credit-card-sized embedded control computer introduced earlier this year. Brochure Available
News from Micro-Robotics ( 8 November 2002)
Technology event shows hope for the future
Papst has sponsored a schools' technology event aimed at raising pupils' technical awareness and ability.
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) ( 8 November 2002)
Microcontroller companion integrates five in one
The SH3000 MicroBuddy is a microcontroller companion IC that integrates a complete suite of support functions.
News from Semtech ( 8 November 2002)
Workbenches banish static hazards
TBA Electro Conductive Products has launched a new range of electrostatic dissipative workbenches offering a range of options and accessories for all static sensitive environments.
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products ( 8 November 2002)
Generator supports 720p high-definition formats
Tektronix has expanded its video test generator family to include modules that provide a complete solution for multiformat analogue test signal generator needs. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 8 November 2002)
Complementary bipolar SiGe process makes amps fly
Texas Instruments has released the first products in a new family of high-performance fixed-gain amplifiers it claims increase speed threefold over comparable devices.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 8 November 2002)
Metal film resistors have medical precision
The RC series of precision metal film resistors is available with commercial or CECC release approved with low TCRs over a wide resistance range. Brochure Available
News from TT Electronics Welwyn Components ( 8 November 2002)
El-Mul detects a new distributor
AP Technologies has been appointed UK distributor for El-Mul Technologies.
News from AP Technologies ( 7 November 2002)
Rule set enforces IP re-use guidelines
SpyGlass Predictive Analyzer now includes the new STARC policy, an extensive set of analyses based on the widely used HDL Design Style Guide by HD Lab.
News from Atrenta ( 7 November 2002)
Frame grabber features standard interfaces
The DT3145 is a high-performance high-speed digital image acquisition board, based on the Camera Link standard.
News from Data Translation ( 7 November 2002)
Interface terminal simplifies 1553 power supplies
Data Device Corporation (DDC) has expanded its Enhanced Mini-Ace series of products with the world's first 3.3V fully integrated MIL-STD-1553 BC/RT/MT terminal.
News from DDC United Kingdom ( 7 November 2002)
Futurebus data connectors
The Harwin Futurebus connector system is based on a modular 2mm grid for high-density high-speed signal board-to-backplane applications at a datarate of 0.622Gbit/s.
News from Genalog ( 7 November 2002)
Monitor maintenance comes to Yorkshire
Global Display Solutions has a new repair and maintenance facility at Keighley in Yorkshire.
News from GDS ( 7 November 2002)
All-in package simplifies RTOS costing
TotalDeveloper is the industry's first royalty-free total solution package featuring affordable subscription pricing, full RTOS source code and unlimited royalty-free target licenses. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software ( 7 November 2002)
Smart card microcontrollers embed M/Chip onboard
Hitachi has developed of new versions of its AE45C and AE43C 16bit microcontrollers featuring the MasterCard M/Chip application embedded in on-chip mask ROM.
News from Hitachi Europe ( 7 November 2002)
Java-enabling software hits latest standard
The latest version of Insignia Mobile Foundation Java-enabling software for mobile devices fully supports and leverages the new MIDP2.0 specification.
News from Insignia Solutions ( 7 November 2002)
Training on computer-based instrumentation
National Instruments and Loughborough University are working to deliver training and education on computer-based instrumentation to both NI customers and engineering students. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 7 November 2002)
Website focuses on industrial inspection
Nikon has launched a new information website for its industrial product range. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 7 November 2002)
Rectangular connector adapters fit D-sub family
Polamco has enhanced its range of rectangular adapters with a new and versatile backshell series that suits all standard options of the popular D-subminiature family of connectors.
News from Polamco ( 7 November 2002)
Power factor correction increases plant efficiency
User Application Article Although the Perkins Engines plant at Peterborough has always had power factor correction equipment, a survey of its substations found that, typically, the power factor was 0.8.
News from PFC Engineering ( 7 November 2002)
Fibre assemblies designed and made to order
Photonic Products can now design and manufacture high-quality custom single- and multimode optical fibre assemblies, from 400 to 1600nm wavelength with core sizes from 4um to 1mm. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products ( 7 November 2002)
Mini guide to EMC filtering
REO (UK) has issued a new, free mini-guide that simplifies the issue of power quality problems surrounding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) ( 7 November 2002)
Space-saving MOSFETs handle automotive temperature
Designed to save space in high-speed switching applications, the new RK7002A and SM6K2 surface mount MOSFETs from Rohm are miniature 60V devices offering single- and dual-transistor configurations.
News from Rohm Electronics ( 7 November 2002)
FPGA tools gain interactive timing analysis
Synplicity has enhanced its Synplify Pro FPGA synthesis software to further address the critical challenges confronting designers of highly complex programmable logic devices (PLDs).
News from Synplicity ( 7 November 2002)
Acquisition boards migrate to PXI systems
New additions to the DAQ2000 range of data acquisition boards include PXI versions, with complimentary chassis and controllers for test and measurement, industrial control and data acquisition.
News from Amplicon ( 6 November 2002)
More capacitance in smaller packages
The latest ultra-long-life aluminium electrolytic capacitors from BC Components offer higher capacitance values in smaller case sizes than previous devices.
News from BC Components International ( 6 November 2002)
Comprehensive options for radial fuses
A new range of TO5 radial-lead fuses in both square and round package styles offers a wide range of ratings.
News from Camden Electronics ( 6 November 2002)
Bluetooth chip joins multifunction motherboard
User Application Article Taiwanese motherboard manufacturer Micro-Star International (MSI) has launched a wireless module combining both Bluetooth and wireless LAN protocol 802.11b.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio ( 6 November 2002)
VME SBC takes on latest PowerPC processors
Concurrent Technologies has broadened its PowerPC based VME64 family with the introduction of the VP 742/10x.
News from Concurrent Technologies ( 6 November 2002)
VMEbus SBC extends to temperature extremes
Concurrent Technologies has produced an extended-temperature version of the popular VP 100/010 VME single-board computer which uses the 800MHz Low Voltage Intel Pentium III processor 512K.
News from Concurrent Technologies ( 6 November 2002)
Free web resource speeds 8051 CPU selection
Computer Solutions has developed a free web-based resource to speed the selection of devices from the popular 8051 microcontroller family.
News from Computer Solutions ( 6 November 2002)
Spread-spectrum chip provides wireless USB link
Cypress Semiconductor is sampling its novel WirelessUSB family of products (CY694X).
News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 6 November 2002)
Diagnosys on the acquisition trail
Test and inspection specialist Diagnosys has acquired the Schlumberger board and protocol test business.
News from Diagnosys ( 6 November 2002)
Ultra-frugal MCU tackles handheld applications
Fairchild has a new ultra-low-voltage microcontroller featuring a large number of on-chip peripherals, a built-in precision clock generator and ultra-low standby current of less than 100nA typical.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 6 November 2002)
Budget price tag for RF crystal oscillators
A new line of high-performance radio-frequency crystal oscillators (RFXOs) features exceptionally low jitter and phase noise, allowing for full use of the allotted bandwidth in a system.
News from Fox Electronics ( 6 November 2002)
IPC 7711 rework skills certification kit
Intertronics has introduced a rework skills certification kit - ideal for persons with specific work experience in circuit board rework seeking to obtain or renew official IPC 7711 certification.
News from Intertronics ( 6 November 2002)
FPSC device enables smarter networking
User Application Article Avaya has deployed Lattice's ORLI10G FPSC field-programmable system chip within its Avaya P580 and the Avaya P882 multiservice switches.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK ( 6 November 2002)
Security is key for speedy 32bit core
According to MIPS Technologies, the new MIPS32 4KSd is the most secure licensable, 32bit core available today.
News from MIPS Technologies ( 6 November 2002)
Programme cuts costs of customer-owned tooling
Monterey Design Systems has set up a co-operative programme aimed at reducing the cost of adoption for IC designers seeking to perform in-house physical implementation of their chips.
News from Monterey Design Systems ( 6 November 2002)
Software environment sounds good for pro audio
The MathWorks has added professional audio support capabilities to xPC Target, its rapid prototyping software environment for embedded systems design.
News from MathWorks ( 6 November 2002)
Metrowerks completes Applied intgration
Metrowerks has completed its acquisition of select technology assets from Applied Microsystems Corporation.
News from Metrowerks Europe ( 6 November 2002)
Smart manager takes two fans under PWM control
The P82CF201 is a single-chip dual fan manager that intelligently adjusts fan speed according to temperature using efficient pulsewidth modulation.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 6 November 2002)
Smart card chip supports latest security schemes
The Mifare DESFire is a high-speed highly secure contactless multi-application smart card IC that Philips claims will boost the deployment of contactless smart cards in a variety of applications.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 6 November 2002)
Programmable single-chip master/target PCI bridge
The QL5632 is the latest addition to the QuickPCI family of secure, programmable master/target PCI bridge solutions.
News from QuickLogic ( 6 November 2002)
Long-life FRAM cuts power to oust EEPROMs
Ramtron has expanded its low-power ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) product line with the introduction and availability of the 4Kbit FM24CL04.
News from Ramtron International ( 6 November 2002)
UR acquires Astec's custom power facility
Ultimate Renaissance (UR) has acquired Astec Standard Power's MVP configuration facility in Merryhill, West Midlands for Eur 200,000.
News from Ultimate Renaissance ( 6 November 2002)
Hanoch and Redmond set up international expansion
Verisity is expanding its international operations in both Europe and Asia.
News from Verisity Design ( 6 November 2002)
Fibre Channel controller sales top 2.5 million
Agilent Technologies has now shipped more than 2.5 million Tachyon Fibre Channel controller ICs since production began in 1995.
News from Avago Technologies ( 5 November 2002)
Geode-based SBC is fit for CE.NET
Arcom has successfully passed the Microsoft BSP (board support package) certification process for Windows CE.NET on its 300MHz Geode based SBC-GX1 single board computer.
News from Eurotech ( 5 November 2002)
Mixed-signal IP library includes low-power radio
Cambridge Consultants (CCL) has released a novel silicon intellectual property (IP) library to the commercial SoC and ASIC markets.
News from Cambridge Consultants ( 5 November 2002)
IP library provides budget RISC processor blocks
Cambridge Consultants' new IP library provides proven interoperable components that allow mixed-signal, wireless enabled, SoC or ASIC solutions to be reliably and rapidly configured.
News from Cambridge Consultants ( 5 November 2002)
Positioning software on track for accuracy
Cambridge Positioning Systems has made a major step towards enabling E-OTD technology meet the FCC's E-911 accuracy requirements for October 2003.
News from Cambridge Positioning Systems ( 5 November 2002)
Handbook aids electronics assembly
IPC-HDBK-610 is a handbook and guide to IPC-A-610 providing visual support to assist with understanding electronics assembly requirements.
News from Dynamix Technology ( 5 November 2002)
Multichip DDR SDRAM modules run up to 266MHz
New from GD Technik is White Electronic Design Corp's new double datarate multichip packaged SDRAM family.
News from GD Technik ( 5 November 2002)
Study to highlight LED advantages
Intertech has begun a new programme to assess global market opportunities for light emitting diodes.
News from Intertech-Pira ( 5 November 2002)
Digital pots take op amps onboard
The MAX5436-MAX5439 are 128-step high-voltage digital potentiometers available in 5 x 3mm microMAX packages.
News from Maxim Integrated Products ( 5 November 2002)
Mentor and Sharp orchestrate Bach development
Mentor Graphics has formed a technology partnership with Sharp Corp that provides it with access to "hardware compilation" technology for rapid design and optimisation of embedded systems.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 5 November 2002)
Tools exploit both sides of dual processor
Metrowerks is delivering an advanced version of its CodeWarrior development tools designed to exploit the advanced capabilities of the Motorola 56800E, both as a DSP and as a microcontroller.
News from Metrowerks Europe ( 5 November 2002)
Radisys enters China with Dragon
Radisys has signed a distribution agreement for Dragon Technology Distribution Co to handle all Radisys products in China, including Hong Kong.
News from RadiSys Corporation ( 5 November 2002)
WLAN chips to support new security solution
IEEE802.11 products from Texas Instruments will fully support the new Wi-Fi Protected Access security solution announced last week by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 5 November 2002)
Drivers produce high gate drive current
A new family of high-speed MOSFET drivers delivers 9A of peak drive current in an industry standard pinout.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 5 November 2002)
Semiconductor equipment set for upturn
Companies supplying the semiconductor industry have been busy developing new products during the current downturn.
News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 5 November 2002)
Verification for IBIS component models
Zuken has introduced a new service designed to improve the performance of EDA tools by verifying IBIS component models before they are used. Brochure Available
News from Zuken ( 5 November 2002)
Antifuse military-spec FPGAs resist espionage
Emphasising its commitment to military and other high-reliability applications, Actel has released a pair of single-chip, high-performance antifuse FPGAs qualified to military specifications.
News from Actel Europe ( 4 November 2002)
Cold cathode tubes for bright backlights
Now available ex-stock from Aerco is a range of cold cathode tubes that are plug-compatible replacements for LCD screen displays.
News from Aerco ( 4 November 2002)
Cat 6 cabling system beats the specs
The AMP Netconnect Category 6 cabling system from Tyco Electronics exceeds all performance and component compliance requirements of the recently approved Category 6 Specification.
News from AMP Netconnect ( 4 November 2002)
JFET input amplifier speeds to fibre applications
As the newest - and fastest - member of the FastFET family of FET input amplifiers, the AD8067 is designed to meet the requirements of high-speed photodiode preamplifiers for fibre-optic applications.
News from Analog Devices ( 4 November 2002)
Speedy startup for low-pin-count micros
Microchip's low-pin-count PICmicro Flash microcontrollers feature integrated analogue-to-digital convertor, precision internal oscillator, comparator and quick startup.
News from Microchip Technology ( 4 November 2002)
Award praises outstanding service
Diagnosys has been given a unique award for "outstanding service" by Systemation Euro.
News from Diagnosys ( 4 November 2002)
Guides to fibre-optic waste and chemicals
Two new technical support documents from the Fibreoptic Industry Association address the handling of processing chemicals and the disposal of waste shards.
News from Fibreoptic Industry Association ( 4 November 2002)
Intersil files for theft of CMAC
Intersil has filed a lawsuit against Agere Systems for theft of trade secrets.
News from Intersil ( 4 November 2002)
Kit has web and wireless designs on PIC micros
An innovative microcontroller development kit from Iosoft opens up new application vistas for developers of deeply embedded 8/16bit systems.
News from Iosoft ( 4 November 2002)
IP library gains wireless LAN development platform
Mentor Graphics has extended its remarketing agreement with NewLogic to include the WiLD 802.11 wireless LAN platform.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 4 November 2002)
Compact modular jacks allow stackability and speed
Category 5e compact modular jacks from Molex provide a lower profile than the standard modjack for maximum PCB stackability in one-, two- and four-port variations.
News from Molex UK ( 4 November 2002)
Chameleon changes to Monterey
Chameleon Systems has purchased the entire Monterey Design Systems product line for use on its multi-million-gate streaming data processor.
News from Monterey Design Systems ( 4 November 2002)
MOSFET relays shrink into SSOPs
Omron has released what it believes to be the world's smallest high performance 20 and 40V MOSFET relays, based on SSOP packaging.
News from Omron Electronics ( 4 November 2002)
10Gbit Ethernet LAN PHY supports emerging optics
The S/UNI 1x10GE-XP is a single-chip 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN PHY with embedded MAC/PCS and supports industry-adopted XAUI-based optical modules.
News from PMC-Sierra ( 4 November 2002)
Local operation is long-term commitment to China
RAD Data Communications is opening a wholly owned limited company to localise operations in China.
News from RAD Data Communications ( 4 November 2002)
SAR testing extends to US mobile standards
RFI reckons it is the first European test house able to offer SAR testing of GSM mobile phones for use in the 850MHz frequency band.
News from RFI Global Services ( 4 November 2002)
Dual-rate speech coder runs on faster DSP
Spirit has released a new top-performance version of its G.723.1 vocoder algorithm for TI's TMS320C62x platform.
News from Spirit DSP ( 4 November 2002)
Tensilica standardises on Physical Compiler
User Application Article Tensilica has standardised on Synopsys Physical Compiler and developed a high-performance reference flow around Physical Compiler for its Xtensa V processor cores.
News from Synopsys ( 4 November 2002)
Tek sells off optical product family
Tektronix has signed an agreement to sell a family of products and certain other related assets within its optical test portfolio to Digital Lightwave. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 4 November 2002)
Support aids flexible manufacturing
User Application Article Energy management specialist SatCon Technology has worked with Universal Instruments to complete the integration of a new automated assembly system for future generations of its products.
News from Universal Instruments ( 4 November 2002)
Fast sampling allows drive-by RF characterisation
A new up-convertor option for the Willtek Communications Griffin series of RF receivers adds the frequency range from 300 to 500MHz and meets the needs of network operators and RF planners for new rad
News from Willtek Communications ( 4 November 2002)
Engine drives compute-intensive applications
The HXEB100 is the first in a new class of products called databoards from Motorola Computer Group.
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing ( 4 November 2002)
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