News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 15 December
to Saturday 21 December 2002
Optical mouse sensor sales into nine figures
Agilent Technologies has shipped its 100 millionth optical mouse sensor since the release of its first such device in the fall of 1999. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (20 December 2002)
More security for embedded Linux and Java designs
Arcom has updated its development kit for Embedded Linux with Java technology for the 300MHz Geode based SBC-GX1 single board computer. Brochure Available
News from Eurotech (20 December 2002)
Programme brings speedy solutions to Siemens
Mentor Graphics has signed Siemens CES Design Services as its first European FPGA Advantage Solutions Thrust (FAST) partner.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (20 December 2002)
Crossconnect grooms metro networks
The PM5364 TUPP 2488 is an industry-standard tributary unit pointer processor and crossconnect for OC-48 Sonet and STM-16 SDH networks.
News from PMC-Sierra (20 December 2002)
Easier installation for quick-lock SMA connectors
The QMA series of patent-pending quick-lock SMA connectors from Radiall covers some 80 part numbers, making it he largest range of QMA connectors, terminations and switches available.
News from Radiall (20 December 2002)
Convertors switch at up to 1.2MHz
The XC9206, XC9207 and XC9208 are three new series of nonsynchronous step-down DC/DC convertors.
News from Torex Semiconductor (20 December 2002)
Microswitches are miniature and subminiature
The Alcoswitch range of microswitches from Tyco Electronics offer a wide variety of options to cover the widest possible number of applications. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (20 December 2002)
Web resource aids sourcing of support packages
Wind River has unveiled what it reckons is the most comprehensive embedded industry online board support package (BSP) resource centre.
News from Wind River Systems (20 December 2002)
Goddard takes charge of production
Les Goddard is the new Production Manager at X-Tek Systems.
News from X-Tek Systems (20 December 2002)
Digital scopes run engine combustion analysis
An engine combustion analysis package for use with Yokogawa's digital oscilloscopes and data-acquisition systems is now available from Yokogawa Martron.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (20 December 2002)
Alliance programme boosts FPGA IP library
Actel has added more than 50 new complete system-level IP building blocks for use with its ProASIC Plus and Axcelerator FPGAs to its CompanionCore Alliance Programme.
News from Actel Europe (19 December 2002)
Shrinking sensors cut optical mice down in cost
Agilent Technologies has developed the world's smallest optical navigation sensors for entry-level mice for desktop PCs, laptops, trackballs and integrated input devices at an economical price. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (19 December 2002)
Java execution environment moves to the next level
Aplix Corp has begun shipping a new version of its JBlend platform to early access customers.
News from Aplix Corp (19 December 2002)
Source code is step towards tool interoperability
Cadence Design Systems has delivered source code for the OpenAccess reference database implementation to the OpenAccess Coalition.
News from Cadence Design Systems (19 December 2002)
Embedded World showcases from Bluetooth to sensors
Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe will be showing its latest MCUs, display controllers, fingerprint sensors and Bluetooth modules at the Embedded World Exhibition next February in Nurnberg, Germany.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (19 December 2002)
Two MOSFETs in one cut down convertor designs
Hitachi has developed a 30V drain-source breakdown voltage composite power MOSFET which incorporates chips for both sides of a nonisolated DC/DC convertor in a single package.
News from Hitachi Europe (19 December 2002)
Guide aids MPEG4 development on TI DSPs
Available now from Kane Computing is a free MPEG4 CD-ROM guide, produced by Ateme. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (19 December 2002)
Mentor optimistic about 2003 performance
Mentor Graphics has issued guidance for 2003 reflecting the addition of all acquisitions done in 2002.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (19 December 2002)
512-channel switches cram in the features for TDM
Zarlink Semiconductor has a new platform of voice communications chips it claims redefines the market for low-bandwidth digital TDM switches.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (19 December 2002)
Folded capacitors redouble embedded SRAM density
MoSys has released its 1T-SRAM-Q (quad density) technology which it reckons achieves four times the density of traditional SRAMs.
News from MoSys (19 December 2002)
High resolution from entry-level frame grabber
Completing the Euresys Domino range, Iota is an entry-level single-tap monochrome analogue frame grabber. Brochure Available
News from Multipix Imaging (19 December 2002)
Software simplifies shift to Palm
Metrowerks' newest toolset for the Palm OS platform includes a compiler for ARM cores to allow developers to more quickly create applications for the next generation of Palm Powered devices.
News from Metrowerks Europe (19 December 2002)
Dual-rail CMOS LDO boosts efficiency
National Semiconductor has produced the world's first CMOS dual-input low dropout (LDO) voltage regulator.
News from National Semiconductor (19 December 2002)
Serial device drivers provide easy Ethernet
Sealevel Systems reckons its Sealink family of serial device drivers is the easiest way to connect serial devices directly to an Ethernet network.
News from Sealevel Systems (19 December 2002)
Guide to integrated system management products
Xicor has published an integrated system management products guide that will greatly assist engineers working in this area to improve system reliability and manufacturability.
News from Xicor (19 December 2002)
Small-outline package for temperature sensor
Analog Devices' widely used AD590 temperature sensor is now available in a modern 8-pin SOIC package, in addition to its original metal can (TO-52) and flat pack packages.
News from Analog Devices (18 December 2002)
Free development environment for 32bit designs
Microchip's new 32bit MPLAB integrated development environment provides the ability to edit, compile, debug and emulate embedded designs.
News from Microchip Technology (18 December 2002)
Beach found in California
Beach Solutions has opened a US headquarters facility in San Jose, California.
News from Beach Solutions (18 December 2002)
Connectivity is key to embedded SBC
The Adlink EBC-2000 network attachable embedded single board computer from Crellon Microsystems makes it easier to add a computing platform anywhere in a LAN or WAN.
News from Acal Microsystems (18 December 2002)
Alliance to boost thermal modelling
Flomerics and Harvard Thermal are to work together to develop and enhance software tools and standards for thermal modelling of electronic components. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (18 December 2002)
A whole year's worth of power supplies
Lambda has published its product catalogue for 2003. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (18 December 2002)
New life for old ASICs and FPGAs
Micro Circuit Engineering (MCE) is providing designers with an opportunity to upgrade obsolete ASICs or FPGAs by adding a second IC attached to the replicated old component.
News from Micro Circuit Engineering (18 December 2002)
DSP circuit speeds laser galvanometers
DSPLogix is a novel DSP circuit from NanoVia that allows users to modify, convert or optimise signals used in motion control hardware.
News from NanoVia (18 December 2002)
Serial port module leads simple Bluetooth range
Simply Blue is a new family of modules that National Semiconductor reckons will greatly simplify the design of systems using Bluetooth wireless technology.
News from National Semiconductor (18 December 2002)
RTOS to create resilient flight control system
User Application Article NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre's Wallops Flight Facility is using the OSE real-time operating system to develop a state-of-the-art adaptive flight control system.
News from Enea Embedded Technology (18 December 2002)
"Roll your own" rack-mount PC housing
Rittal Electronic Systems has a range of 19in rack-mount housings for AT, ATX and mini ATX main board computers. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (18 December 2002)
LED drivers have built in shift registers
Combining LED drivers with a choice of 8-, 12- or 16-bit shift registers, Rohm's latest single-chip driver ICs simplify LED display design.
News from Rohm Electronics (18 December 2002)
Improved US network for novel GPS antenna
In response to increasing demand in the USA for its GeoHelix GPS antennas, UK-based helical antenna manufacturer Sarantel has appointed eight more representatives in the region.
News from Sarantel (18 December 2002)
Pack gets to grip with GPS receiver module
The TDC GPS9543 starter pack allows fast out-of-the-box evaluation of the Leadtek 9543 GPS receiver.
News from TDC (Telecom Design Communications) (18 December 2002)
Temex acquires Thales Microsonics
Temex and Thales have finalised an agreement concerning their businesses related to the design and production of radio frequency components for mobile telephones and telecomms infrastructure networks.
News from Temex (18 December 2002)
Franchises line up for new division
Ultimate Renaissance's recently launched Communications Division has added three new franchises to its growing portfolio of opto products.
News from Ultimate Renaissance (18 December 2002)
Free package evaluates VHDL-AMS modelling language
Simplorer SV version 6 is a free downloadable version of Ansoft's mixed-domain systems design software.
News from Ansoft Europe (17 December 2002)
High-stability resistors for demanding HV uses
Caddock has developed a range of ultrastable low-TC resistors for use in the most demanding precision high-voltage applications.
News from Caddock Electronics (17 December 2002)
CSR endorses Cetecom's Bluetooth capabilities
Cetecom Spain has signed a Bluetooth services agreement with Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR), the leader manufacturer of Bluetooth chipsets.
News from AT4 wireless (17 December 2002)
Transatlantic expansion for MEMS manufacturer
Swiss MEMS manufacturer Colibrys has set up a North American subsidiary and has appointed James A Aberson, as Business Development Manager for North America.
News from Colibrys (17 December 2002)
Powerful embedded solution for low-level control
The TE486 is a new entry-level embedded controller board from DSP Design.
News from DSP Design (17 December 2002)
Farnell retains robust margins
Premier Farnell has revealed its results for the third quarter and nine months ended 3rd November 2002.
News from Farnell (17 December 2002)
Worlds smallest claim for oscillator range
Fox Electronics reckons its latest offering, measuring only 3.2 x 2.5 x 1.2mm, is world's smallest oscillator.
News from Fox Electronics (17 December 2002)
Optical distribution frame controls fibre bends
LISA is a new optical distribution frame designed specifically to handle systems working at 1625nm in the X band.
News from Huber+Suhner (17 December 2002)
Hot-plug power system meets medical specs
HiTek Power has two new medically approved, modular AC/DC power systems that can be quickly assembled to meet custom output specifications.
News from HiTek Power (17 December 2002)
Dual diode driver speeds up CD-R/W designs
A new dual laser diode driver can increase CD/DVD DVD read and CD-R/W read/write speeds up to x52.
News from Intersil (17 December 2002)
Controller provides power for the next generation
Intersil has developed the first two- to four-phase power controller IC to power the upcoming AMD Opteron and Athlon processors using AMD's next generation Hammer technology.
News from Intersil (17 December 2002)
Handset RF chip is first with send and receive
Zarlink Semiconductor claims to have launched the world's most compact and cost-effective off-the-shelf cellphone radio chip for 2G digital networks.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (17 December 2002)
Processor is cool solution for thin client
User Application Article National Semiconductor's Geode technology has been designed in to the ultra-small-footprint (186 x 67 x 168mm) Futro B100 thin client terminal from Fujitsu Siemens Computers.
News from National Semiconductor (17 December 2002)
Regulator powers up DDR notebook designs
National Semiconductor has added a new member to its high-performance linear regulator family optimised for faster, budget-sensitive notebook PC design.
News from National Semiconductor (17 December 2002)
Analogue core has 10/100Base-T reference design
Rabbit Semiconductor's newest RCM3400 core module is the first RabbitCore with analogue, and provides a 10/100Base-T reference design.
News from Rabbit Semiconductor (17 December 2002)
CAN transceiver provides more protection
A new 5V CAN transceiver provides improved performance and six times the reliability with 12kV HBM ESD protection.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (17 December 2002)
Convertor provides high resolution at low power
The latest 24bit delta-sigma analogue-to-digital convertor from Texas Instruments combines low power consumption of 90uA with the miniature size of an MSOP-10 package.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (17 December 2002)
Big two aim for wireless processor harmony
Texas Instruments and STMicroelectronics are working to jointly define and promote an open standard for wireless application processor interfaces.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (17 December 2002)
Choke data by e-mail
Following customer requests for data that could be easily stored and updated, details of chokes and inductors are now available from Almag by e-mail.
News from Almag Division, Carnhill Transformers (16 December 2002)
Single-voltage FET simplifies wireless designs
Agilent Technologies has released the second in its series of single-voltage E-pHEMT field effect transistors in miniature leadless chip carrier packages designed for wireless applications up to 6GHz. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (16 December 2002)
Comprehensive claims for portable data loggers
Amplicon Liveline has a new family of portable data loggers suitable for wide-ranging applications as part of a new distribution agreement with Gemini Data Loggers.
News from Amplicon (16 December 2002)
Spectrum analyser aims for 5GHz wireless LANs
The MS2687B is a spectrum analyser for evaluation of wideband signals such as CDMA and OFDM that are spreading in digital radio communications.
News from Anritsu (UK) (16 December 2002)
Nolan takes on standard lines
Stephen Nolan is the new Vice President of Worldwide Sales for Standard Products for Artesyn Technologies' Power Conversion group.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (16 December 2002)
Bluetooth adapter runs wireless RS232 links
The latest Bluetooth adapter from Brain Boxes is an RS232 to Bluetooth convertor suitable for any product with an RS232 connector - from PCs to label printers, test equipment to modems.
News from Brainboxes (16 December 2002)
Audio tester gains GPIB capabilities
The ATS2G audio test system from Audio Precision adds GPIB capability to the previously available ATS2A analyser.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (16 December 2002)
Single-chip Bluetooth enables wireless combo
User Application Article Cambridge Silicon Radio has collaborated with Intersil and SMART Modular Technologies to produce a mini-PCI card combining Bluetooth and 802.11b wireless protocols.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (16 December 2002)
E-OTD software to run on Intel PCA hardware
Cambridge Positioning Systems is working with Intel Corp to integrate its E-OTD high accuracy location technology into a range of its products aimed at the wireless and handheld market segments.
News from Cambridge Positioning Systems (16 December 2002)
Applying adhesives accurately at speed
Technical Background Article As placement systems begin to process up to 80,000 components an hour, it's important to rethink other SMT assembly processes - especially the bottleneck of dispensing adhesives, says Mike O'Hanlon.
News from DEK (16 December 2002)
Simple low-cost furniture for simple enclosures
The programme of "fixed" hinges offered by Emka features a selection of styles. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (16 December 2002)
Website provides online check of distributor stock
Fairchild Semiconductor has enhanced its website with an online search tool that instantaneously provides its customers with product availability information from the company's distributor network.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (16 December 2002)
Bluetooth modules handle audio signals
Two GenBlue modules each features a Bluetooth 1.1 implementation with integrated RF, Flash and crystal within a compact form factor.
News from Gennum Corp (16 December 2002)
D-subs can be filtered pin-by-pin
A new range of D-subminiature connectors has built-in filtering to minimise the effects of conducted and radiated RFI emissions as well as providing transient high-voltage protection.
News from Harting (16 December 2002)
Tiny module combines MCU with SDRAM and Flash
A novel family of system-in-package modules uses a three-layer stack structure to combine a high-performance microprocessor with multiple memory chips in a single package.
News from Hitachi Europe (16 December 2002)
Richardson focuses on key comms accounts
To provide a focused approach in strategy and developing high-level interfaces to its global key account customers, Huber+Suhner has added a new member to its global key account manager team.
News from Huber+Suhner (16 December 2002)
Huber+Suhner consolidates UK manufacturing
Huber+Suhner is restructuring its manufacturing and business operations in the UK.
News from Huber+Suhner (16 December 2002)
DSP modules gain IP link to cameras
Hunt Engineering has added support for the Camera Link interface to its FPGA based Heron modules.
News from Hunt Engineering (16 December 2002)
Alliance to expand consumer surround sound
QSound Labs and iLab America have joined forces to offer QSound's QSurround technology in a new "off-the-shelf" production board designed and developed by iLab.
News from iLab America (16 December 2002)
Programmable UV source is a flexible cure
A novel programmable feedback UV light source maintains extremely stable UV irradiation from a quartz halogen lamp through proprietary optical feedback control.
News from Moritex Europe (16 December 2002)
Bluetooth baseband hops on to new standard
NewLogic's Boost Bluetooth solution can now offer support for adaptive frequency hopping (AFH).
News from Wipro-NewLogic (16 December 2002)
Mobile multimedia focuses on Intel PCA platform
Sasken Communication Technologies is to supply its MMS Client and other mobile multimedia applications optimised for the Intel PCA platform.
News from Sasken Communication Technologies (16 December 2002)
Commercial graphics board is militarised to PMC
The Sentiris S4110-CD00-AR is a COTS graphics subsystem offering high performance and excellent image quality in a conduction cooled PMC format.
News from SBS Technologies (16 December 2002)
Conduction-cooled dual-Pentium board toughs it out
The C5C is a 6U CompactPCI single board computer with dual Intel Pentium III processors capable of meeting processing demands for conduction cooled boards deployed in harsh environments.
News from SBS Technologies (16 December 2002)
QinetiQ awards contract for DFB lasers
Southampton Photonics has been awarded a contract by QinetiQ to design, develop and manufacture distributed feedback fibre lasers.
News from Southampton Photonics (16 December 2002)
Storage system keeps stencils in top condition
A range of modular line-side storage systems offers space savings of 90% compared with traditional meshed or fixed-frame stencils to provide a clean and controlled holding environment.
News from Tecan (16 December 2002)
Convertors integrate FETs for higher efficiency
A new family of synchronous converters offers designers a wide input voltage range from 2.7 to 10V, output current of up to 800mA, and a low 12uA of quiescent current for longer standby time.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (16 December 2002)
VMEbus interface with 2eSST capability
Thales Computers has released a white paper describing the implementation of its VMEbus interface with 2eSST capability.
News from Thales Computers (16 December 2002)
Wadsworth claims number one spot
Networking specialist Wadsworth Electronics has been named as the most successful distributor of HellermannTyton products.
News from Wadsworth Electronics (16 December 2002)
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