News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 12 January
to Saturday 18 January 2003
Voice-over-packet software runs on 12-DSP board
Adaptive Digital Technologies has entered a partnership with DSP Research to host G.Pak on the DSPR Viper-12 line of PCI boards.
News from Adaptive Digital Technologies (17 January 2003)
Intel chipset aids PICMG SBC compatibility
Complementing its current range of PICMG SBCs BVM has released the WSB-7845, a socket 478 module supporting P4 processors to speeds over 2GHz.
News from BVM (17 January 2003)
Single-chip Bluetooth boosts 3G videophone
User Application Article NEC's e606 3G videophone handsets are to be Bluetooth-enabled by CSR's BlueCore single chip Bluetooth IC.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (17 January 2003)
Cosimulation incorporates e-mech components
The Cedrat Flux2D field simulator is now available as a component for use with The MathWorks' Matlab and Simulink packages.
News from Cedrat (17 January 2003)
Software takes "black-box" route to timing design
Cypress Semiconductor has developed an all-inclusive timing development tool suite.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (17 January 2003)
Study to address switch to lead-free solder
The Reliability and Failure Analysis Group of ERA Technology is to carry out a survey to determine the state of readiness of UK industry for the transition to lead-free soldering.
News from ERA Technology (17 January 2003)
Future takes Tundra to Europe
Tundra Semiconductor has signed a distribution agreement with Future Electronics which will use Future's design-in expertise to access key European customers.
News from Future Electronics (17 January 2003)
Vibration isolators cater for light loads
Gel-Mec UK has added to its light-load antivibration range with a new series of small, high-performance metal bonded sandwich mounts.
News from Gel-Mec UK (17 January 2003)
Supply takes IPMI card onboard for Compact PCI
The latest high-efficiency 400W Compact PCI power supply from Gresham Power features an industry first - an optional Intelligent Platform Management Interface card.
News from Gresham Power Electronics (17 January 2003)
Ferrule fuses in more than 500 configurations
Now available from Hunter Electronic Components, the Cooper Bussmann traditional ferrule fuse series is available in more than 39 different series, allowing for more than 500 configurations, to meet a
News from Inelco Hunter (17 January 2003)
Flexible DSP development
Used together, the FleXDS-DSP-6416 module and the FleXDS test adapter allow users to develop and debug DSP systems based on the Texas Instruments TMS320C6416 DSP.
News from Kane Computing (17 January 2003)
Singning brings further DSP support
Kane Computing has signed a product resale agreement with D.SignT to sell its DSP modules and software in the UK.
News from Kane Computing (17 January 2003)
Five in one from multifunction tact switch
New from Knitter Switch is the TSSJ-2 multifunction tact switch.
News from Knitter Switch (17 January 2003)
SRAMs shrink to 0.13-micron SoC process
MoSys' 1T-SRAM-R technology incorporating transparent error correction has been silicon proven on UMC's 0.13-micron logic process.
News from MoSys (17 January 2003)
Miniature blower reduces height and weight
A compact radial blower from Papst offers a footprint and performance that meets industry standards yet simultaneously offers a reduced physical height and weight.
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) (17 January 2003)
OTP microcontroller saves on space, power and cost
A new compact one-time-programmable microcontroller allows designers to deliver low-cost solutions while saving space and reducing power consumption.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (17 January 2003)
Improved isolation for DC/DC modules
CTC's B5WR DC/DC modules offer a cost effective solution to supplying a range of DC voltages where excellent isolation is needed in telecomms, industrial and computer industries.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (17 January 2003)
Real-time clock module has integral crystal
The RTC9701JE is one of the smallest real-time-clock modules designed by Epson and available now from Hero Electronics.
News from Advanced Power Components (APC) (17 January 2003)
Startup provides SoC power analysis
FinePower is a dynamic power and IR drop analysis tool for SoC designs that is claimed to be capable of identifying peak IR drop values without any user-defined estimation factors.
News from Acad Corp (16 January 2003)
Diversity antenna promises to boost 3G datarates
A ground-breaking antenna from Antenova is providing the missing link in the struggle to provide data transfer speeds that really deliver on the promise of 3G.
News from Antenova (16 January 2003)
Wireless modem module gains GPS functionality
Alpha Micro's AMC1802GSXLA dual-band GPRS/GSM embedded radio modem module is now available with optional GPS (Global Positioning System) functionality.
News from Alpha Micro Components (16 January 2003)
Coloured inserts aid connector identification
Bulgin's renowned range of Buccaneer waterproof connectors is now available with coloured contact inserts for easy identification. Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components (16 January 2003)
Humorous approach to scrap reduction
The IPC-DVD-78C course provides continuing education and/or recertification on ESD control for electronics assembly operators.
News from Dynamix Technology (16 January 2003)
Analogue switch adds a free throw
Fairchild has developed the industry's first single-pole/triple-throw (SP3T) CMOS analogue switch.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (16 January 2003)
Multidirectional switch boosts cursor interaction
As the exclusive Canadian licensee of Duraswitch technologies, GGI is offering one of the most innovative multidirectional switch technologies the industry has to offer.
News from Ggi International (16 January 2003)
Compact industrial connector for higher currents
Han-Compact from Harting is a new compact industrial connector that will accept any single insert from the company's Han-Modular range.
News from Harting (16 January 2003)
Support for standards-based Wi-Fi security
Intersil is to support the Wi-Fi Alliance's new standards-based solution for enhanced security called Wi-Fi Protected Access or WPA.
News from Intersil (16 January 2003)
Kane gets in the Spirit
Kane Computing is to represent Spirit Corp in the UK with the launch of a range of DSP software products for telephony, speech processing, software modems and Internet audio.
News from Kane Computing (16 January 2003)
Development board speeds DSP-based multimedia
The DMEK6414 digital media evaluation kit is now available in the UK from Kane Computing.
News from Kane Computing (16 January 2003)
Lepiane takes on the world
Lightspeed Semiconductor has appointed Christian Lepiane as Vice President of Worldwide Sales.
News from Lightspeed Logic (16 January 2003)
Connector simplifies daughterboard replacement
User Application Article A recent application for the ODU Mini-Fix card-to-cable connector system simplifies the safe replacement of daughterboards in an optical multiplexing project.
News from ODU UK (16 January 2003)
Key to success in the VoIP business
Oki Electric is to host a seminar entitled "Key to success in the VoIP business - suggestions for entering Japan's VoIP market" targeting Taiwanese companies considering entering the Japanese market.
News from Oki Electric (16 January 2003)
Tester dedicated to monitoring MPEG over IP
DVStation-IP is billed as the world's first real-time test and monitoring tool for MPEG over IP, addressing the emerging market for video transport over IP networks.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (16 January 2003)
LED modules are brighter outside
Rohm has expanded its family of dot matrix LED displays with two low weight, highly integrated 512 dot single colour units.
News from Rohm Electronics (16 January 2003)
Contract provides support for screen printers
Cookson Electronics Equipment and SigmaPrint Technologies have entered into a service and support agreement for the European market.
News from SigmaPrint Technologies (16 January 2003)
SiGe completes second round
SiGe Semiconductor has raised GBP 26.7 million (US $42.8 million) in second round funding.
News from SiGe Semiconductor (16 January 2003)
Hassle-free browsing for new site
With an emphasis on ease of use and clarity, specialist distributor of control products Switchtec has launched a new website.
News from Switchtec (16 January 2003)
Synopsys acquires lithography-enabling solutions
Synopsys is to acquire all outstanding shares of Numerical Technologies common stock for a cash purchase price of $7.00 per share.
News from Synopsys (16 January 2003)
Software boosts analysers for 10Gbit/s systems
Tektronix is to provide comprehensive support for the development of next-generation network equipment operating at speeds of 10Gbit/s and beyond. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (16 January 2003)
Efficiency boost for synchronous buck drivers
Texas Instruments has two new synchronous buck drivers for high-efficiency nonisolated low-output-voltage DC/DC convertors.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (16 January 2003)
Modular connectors ramp towards 10Gbit/s
Tyco Electronics has added the MultiGig RT -2 series of signal modules to its MultiGig RT connector family. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (16 January 2003)
CMOS camera provides compact cellphone addon
User Application Article A miniature CMOS imaging solution from Agilent Technologies has been incorporated into the Sprint PCS Vision optional camera attachment manufactured by InfoHand of Korea.
News from Avago Technologies (15 January 2003)
Instrumentation amp cuts out interference
The AD8221 instrumentation amplifier provides the highest common-mode rejection over frequency of any instrumentation amplifier available in an MSOP.
News from Analog Devices (15 January 2003)
No royalties for ARM9 embedded development
A new highly optimised suite of software development tools provides comprehensive development support for the ARM9 processor.
News from ARC International (15 January 2003)
Small embedded board packs a big punch
A new 3.5in embedded SBC based on the VIA Eden low-power CPU is available now from stock at BVM.
News from BVM (15 January 2003)
Tool suite passes signal integrity test
TSMC and Cadence Design Systems reckon they have successfully resolved key signal integrity (SI) issues in 130 and 90nm process technologies.
News from Cadence Design Systems (15 January 2003)
Distribution for standard-cell libraries
Cadence Design Systems has become the first full-line distributor of TSMC's internally developed standard-cell and I/O libraries and memories.
News from Cadence Design Systems (15 January 2003)
CSR standardises on Bluetooth power amp
Cambridge Silicon Radio and SiGe Semiconductor are collaborating on supplying SiGe's RangeCharger PA2423L power amplifier to CSR's customers.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (15 January 2003)
Long life for programmable potentiometers
The quad CAT5401 and dual CAT5411 are 64-tap, nonvolatile digital potentiometers that are controlled over an SPI serial bus interface.
News from Catalyst Semiconductor (15 January 2003)
Tools get to work on multicore DSP systems
New versions of the Multi 2000 integrated development environment and high-speed Green Hills Probe support the StarCore-based MSC8102, Motorola's highest performance DSP to date. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (15 January 2003)
Backplane connectors go online through Farnell
Farnell has expanded its connector portfolio with the signing of a trading agreement with Honda Connectors.
News from Honda Connectors (15 January 2003)
WLAN drivers support smart displays
A new Prism 802.11b WLAN driver solution supports smart displays based on the Windows CE for Smart Displays operating system.
News from Intersil (15 January 2003)
LED conference returns to San Diego
Intertech Corp has revealed the dates and location for its fourth annual conference dedicated to the technical developments and markets for high-brightness light emitting diodes.
News from Intertech-Pira (15 January 2003)
Conference covers organic LEDs
Organic Light Emissive Devices 2003 will be held from 19th to 21st November 2003 at the DoubleTree Mission Valley Hotel in San Diego, CA.
News from Intertech-Pira (15 January 2003)
Budget development for DOS based embedded system
At the exceptionally low price of $69 per unit, JK Microsystems' new Flashlite 186 controller makes the convenience of a DOS based embedded system more affordable than ever.
News from JK Microsystems (15 January 2003)
Duplicator makes more of CameraLink signals
The CL-D1 CameraLink duplicator converts a CameraLink master input to two digital video streams to allow the digital video signal to be transferred simultaneously to two target hosts.
News from Kane Computing (15 January 2003)
Digital audio platform has all standards covered
Addressing the increasing demand for advanced audio requirements in consumer electronic applications, LSI Logic's ZSP digital audio platform is based on the proven open-architecture ZSP400 DSP core.
News from LSI Europe (15 January 2003)
Chinese support for wireless software
New Tigers Consultancy is to support Rococo Software's wireless software products in China.
News from Rococo Software (15 January 2003)
MOSFETs remove the need for extra diodes
International Rectifier has a new 500V L-Series power MOSFET with fast recovery body diode for reliable operation of zero-voltage switching (ZVS) power supplies, especially at light loads.
News from International Rectifier (15 January 2003)
Speedy development for PCI based USB devices
A new development kit, which quickly and efficiently assists designers prototyping PCI based USB devices using NetChip Technology's NET2280, is now available from Silicon Concepts.
News from Silicon Concepts (15 January 2003)
Fastest claim for speedy SAR convertors
Texas Instruments reckons the ADS8401 and ADS8402 are the industry's fastest 16bit SAR A/D convertors.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (15 January 2003)
Four channels at once for basestation convertor
Texas Instruments has a new four-channel wideband digital down convertor and up convertor that is ideal for radios in 3G wireless base transceiver systems.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (15 January 2003)
Acquisition adds WiFi to IP potfolio
TTPCom has acquired full ownership of the 802.11 wireless LAN intellectual property developed by Cadence Design Foundry (formerly Tality Corp).
News from TTPCom (15 January 2003)
High precision from HV thick-film resistors
T Series resistors provide an extensive resistance range from 1Kohm to 50Gohm at 1% tolerance and a low TCR down to 25ppm/degC. Brochure Available
News from TT Electronics Welwyn Components (15 January 2003)
FSA award recognises financial performance
Wolfson Microelectronics received an award at last month's Fabless Semiconductor Association (FSA) Awards dinner.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (15 January 2003)
Materials tester switches to cables and wires
Lloyd Instruments has developed a cost effective testing system specifically to test electrical cables, insulated wires and switches such as keypads on mobile phones and membrane switches.
News from Lloyd Instruments (14 January 2003)
Filters cut the cost of EMC
Epcos has extended its new B84143AxxR105 series of low-cost EMC powerline filters.
News from Epcos (14 January 2003)
Rugged triacs for efficient consumer applications
Fairchild Semiconductor has entered the standard triac market with the 600V FKPF12N60 and the 800V FKPF12N80, two 12A standard triacs for optimising performance in consumer appliances.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (14 January 2003)
Matrix displays are dotty about colour
Forge Europa has a new range of 40mm2 high-performance 16 x 16 dot matrix displays in a wide range of exciting colour options.
News from Forge Europa (14 January 2003)
TFT and CRT displays on display
Global Display Solutions will exhibit its latest TFT and CRT displays at EID, which takes place at the UK NEC in Birmingham, 12th-13th February 2003.
News from GDS (14 January 2003)
New UK distributor for major instrumentation names
All future instrument sales for Hitek Calibration Services are to be handled by a newly formed UK-based distribution company, Hitek Sales.
News from Hitek (14 January 2003)
Power chip combines PWM control with LDO
The Endura ISL6226 combo power controller combines a synchronous buck pulsewidth modulation (PWM) controller and a linear low dropout (LDO) regulator in a single 24-lead SSOP.
News from Intersil (14 January 2003)
Positive displacement dispensing from the syringe
Intertronics has a novel technology for air-free volumetric dispensing.
News from Intertronics (14 January 2003)
CameraLink boards provide full-speed acquisition
A new range of CameraLink digital video acquisition and real-time processing boards is now available from Kane Computing.
News from Kane Computing (14 January 2003)
Rights management for Linux-based consumer devices
Macrovision has ported its MacroSafe secure media DRM solution to the MontaVista Linux OS.
News from MontaVista (14 January 2003)
Nassda clarifies federal and state litigation
Nassda Corporation has commented on recent rulings and opinions in its litigation with Synopsys.
News from Nassda Corp (14 January 2003)
Low-cost power supplies are power-factor corrected
The ETA BF Series from Powerline is a range of low-cost, high-quality power supplies offering power outputs of 100W (BFD) or 150W (BFE) from a compact 1U size package.
News from Powerline (14 January 2003)
Compact protection from smallest ever SM fuse
Schurter has expanded its range of surface mount fuses with its smallest device to date. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (14 January 2003)
Digital amps speed home theatre to market
User Application Article Samsung has designed TI's highly efficient digital audio amplifier technology into its new DVD receiver combo product.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (14 January 2003)
It pays to outsource wireless design
Technical Background Article Wireless design is a key technology area best left to specialists, argues Craig Swallow, Commercial Director of Triteq.
News from Triteq (14 January 2003)
Panel PC has battery backup to keep running
The PPC-L126T-CE is a high-performance fanless panel PC which supports embedded Windows CE.NET and is ideal for use in low-noise operating environments and clean-room applications.
News from Advantech (UK) (13 January 2003)
Multimeter has true dual measurement capability
The model 1705 is a high-performance bench digital multimeter incorporating not just dual displays but also 'dual measurement' technology.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (13 January 2003)
Telematics solution suits after-market alarms
CSI Wireless is to become the exclusive telematics hardware supplier to Directed Electronics, the world's largest after-market vehicle security and remote-start manufacturer.
News from Hemisphere GPS (13 January 2003)
Kit puts programmable SoC in charge of LINbus
A new design kit provides automotive manufacturers with a complete and cost-effective solution for implementing the LINbus communication protocol.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (13 January 2003)
Heads make the most of expensive materials
A new series of low-volume ProFlow transfer heads reduces costs and enhances the precision of high-accuracy mass imaging using very small quantities of high-value materials.
News from DEK (13 January 2003)
When less is more
Technical Background Article Capital-equipment vendors can do their part in ensuring the long-term growth of manufacturing industry, says Richard Heimsch, VP and President of DEK International.
News from DEK (13 January 2003)
Stardom beckons for Electrolube
Electrolube is to be featured in a "Best of British" television series.
News from Electrolube (13 January 2003)
I-tronik takes SolderStar to Italy
Embedded Data Systems has appointed I-tronik as the Italian distributor for its SolderStar temperature profiling range.
News from SolderStar (13 January 2003)
Three-year deal sends antennas to Canada
Norsat International of Canada has signed a three-year agreement to purchase satellite communication antennas from ERA Technology.
News from ERA Technology (13 January 2003)
MOSFETs are tough enough for handheld supplies
Five new N-channel 40V MOSFETs for DC/DC conversion offer excellent price and efficiency benefits in power supply designs for laptops and other portable/handheld applications.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (13 January 2003)
Colour display at a monochrome price
New colour STN displays from Flint offer a highly cost-effective way of adding colour to instrumentation displays, at only a little more than the cost of a mono graphics module.
News from Flint (13 January 2003)
RF cables meet their (phase) match
A wide range of phase-matched RF cables is available from Florida RF Labs for many popular series including Lab-Flex, Semi-Rigid, BJ085/BJ141 as well as Standard Solid Dielectric Flexible cable.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Florida RF Labs (13 January 2003)
Novel-size fan outperforms big brothers
JMC Products reckons its new 70mm DC fan is a unique size, with high output results and low noise levels.
News from JMC Products (13 January 2003)
Smart displays hit the street
User Application Article National Semiconductor is exhibiting a new smart display device from BenQ Corp this week at the Consumer Electronics Show.
News from National Semiconductor (13 January 2003)
Miniature electrolytics save space
The MP series of electrolytic capacitors is only 5mm high with a diameter range from 4 to 6.3mm.
News from Nichicon (Europe) (13 January 2003)
Probes get right to the point of ATE
The new P25/Z Series of spring-contact test probes has been introduced by Peak Test Services to meet the demands of greater accuracy in ATE systems for PCB testing.
News from Peak Test Services (13 January 2003)
Rental programmes take the risk out of testing
A new range of cost-effective rental solutions will appeal to companies who need to test and repair low volumes of complex PCB assemblies but are cautious about investment.
News from Polar Instruments Europe (13 January 2003)
Polymers in telecommunication devices
A new report discusses the use of polymers instead of, and in conjunction with, traditional platforms such as indium phosphide and ferroelectric ceramic lithium niobate.
News from Smithers Rapra (13 January 2003)
Rack-mount housings on the spot
Rittal's new catalogue "Spot on solutions" contains details of its full range of ruggedised 19in rack-mount computer housings. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (13 January 2003)
Speedy installation for coax connector
Times Microwave Systems has added a new two-piece type N male connector to its LMR-600 low-loss flexible 50ohm coaxial cable.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Times Microwave (13 January 2003)
Backshells provide all-round D-sub screening
ADK Series backshells are available in four shell sizes to suit 9 to 37 position D-sub connectors. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (13 January 2003)
Front ends boost power density
Unipower Europe has made key new additions to its PowerCassette power supply family. Brochure Available
News from Unipower Europe (13 January 2003)
Hot-swap controllers ease the stress for MOSFETs
Xicor's new generation of negative supply hot-swap controllers provide more design flexibility by integrating functions that promote system reliability.
News from Xicor (13 January 2003)
Good oscillations for budget designs
The Cardinal CC155 low-noise oscillator offers high stability (low jitter), several standard package options, fast delivery time and half the price of the competition.
News from Young Electronics Group (13 January 2003)
Low-volume ASICs take over from FPGAs
Gleichmann Electronics has a new highly functional, easy to design ASIC architecture from NEC.
News from Gleichmann-Sunrise (13 January 2003)
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