News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 February
to Saturday 8 February 2003
Compact interface provides budget PC acquisition
A few years ago, who'd have thought it would soon be possible to plug in and unplug multiple sensors on a standard PC, using a device costing just GBP 120. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 7 February 2003)
Antenna technology makes the list
Antenova's revolutionary HDA high dielectric antenna technology has secured it a place in "The Fiercest 15", the annual list of top wireless startups.
News from Antenova ( 7 February 2003)
Belgian plant goes green
The AMI Semiconductor manufacturing facility in Oudenaarde, Belgium has achieved ISO14001 certification.
News from AMI Semiconductor ( 7 February 2003)
Integrated design suite dedicated to PSUs
The Simplorer Power Suite is an integrated software package that addresses the rapidly increasing demand for smaller, more reliable power designs in automotive, aerospace and industrial automation.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 7 February 2003)
No sinking required for dual-output quarter brick
Advanced Power Conversion has a new 60W DC/DC convertor with two fully isolated outputs in a very compact and versatile package.
News from Powerstax ( 7 February 2003)
Seminar covers practical aspects of ESD
The British Electrostatic Control Association is holding a one-day seminar to cover practical aspects of ESD and in particular compliance with the 61340-5-1 standard.
News from British Electrostatic Control Association ( 7 February 2003)
Handheld spectrum analyser runs up to 3.3GHz
The B+K Precision Model 2650 is a cost-effective handheld PC-compatible 3.3GHz spectrum analyser.
News from B+K Precision ( 7 February 2003)
Catalyst looks to Eastern Europe
Catalyst Semiconductor has opened its first international product development centre in Romania.
News from Catalyst Semiconductor ( 7 February 2003)
Colibrys goes it alone in the USA
Colibrys has decided to establish direct sales channels for its high stability, high shock MEMS accelerometers in North America.
News from Colibrys ( 7 February 2003)
Touchscreens are on the button for casino games
User Application Article Leading Austrian gaming systems maker, Amatic Industries is delivering a more realistic and exciting game playing experience thanks to Elo TouchSystems' IntelliTouch technology.
News from Elo Touchsystems ( 7 February 2003)
Chemicals meet new environmental requirements
Kaisertech has added ACC products, the new brand of electrochemicals and silicones from Ambersil, to its catalogue.
News from Kaisertech ( 7 February 2003)
Imaging kits for wireless applications
The Ateme IEK C5509 imaging kit has been produced to develop portable systems in imaging and telecommunications.
News from Kane Computing ( 7 February 2003)
Data concentrator acquires up to six channels
The Sitewatch data concentrator is a device for collecting data from up to six separate serial paths. Brochure Available
News from Lee-Dickens ( 7 February 2003)
Frugal receiver targets keyless entry systems
The MAX1473 is a novel 300 to 450MHz superheterodyne ASK receiver that can run from either a 3 or 5V supply.
News from Maxim Integrated Products ( 7 February 2003)
MIPS and Microsoft aim to dominate
A new alliance aims to make the MIPS architecture and the Microsoft Windows CE.NET operating system the technologies of choice for OEMs developing next-generation digital consumer devices.
News from MIPS Technologies ( 7 February 2003)
Toolset speeds digital interface chip development
User Application Article Acuid Corp has purchased the entire suite of Monterey design tools for use on chips with ultra-high bandwidth interfaces (above 100Gbit/s).
News from Monterey Design Systems ( 7 February 2003)
Fast growth brings rising star status
Nassda Corp has been named the 3rd fastest growing company of the 25 rising stars in the 2002 Deloitte and Touche Technology Fast 500.
News from Nassda Corp ( 7 February 2003)
Chipset enables flexible power supply design
National Semiconductor has developed an integrated high-voltage cascaded DC/DC controller ideal for power conversion in computer and communications systems.
News from National Semiconductor ( 7 February 2003)
Fingerprint sensor promises security solution
National Semiconductor and Validity are working to develop a fingerprint imaging security solution for smart cards, remote controls, notebook computers, cellphones, PDAs, key fobs and other devices.
News from National Semiconductor ( 7 February 2003)
Solid polymer capacitors cut down ESR
The NSPV series of surface mount aluminium electrolytic capacitors uses a solid polymer electrolyte.
News from NIC Components Europe ( 7 February 2003)
Quantum leap claimed in digital image capture
The Foveon X3 sensor represents a quantum leap forward in digital image capture technology, owing to the new revolutionary structure of the array. Brochure Available
News from Pacer International ( 7 February 2003)
Gateway design combines DECT with wireless LAN
Philips has developed the semiconductor industry's first wireless broadband residential gateway reference design to support both 802.11b and DECT communications standards.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 7 February 2003)
Four-terminal resistors tackle current sensing
State of the Art offers two series of true full Kelvin four-terminal low-value chip resistors suitable for current sensing applications.
News from State of the Art ( 7 February 2003)
Pair to develop biometrics enabled smart cards
Gemplus and Sagem are to jointly pursue development and activities in the field of biometrics and smart card technology for secure identity solutions.
News from Sagem ( 7 February 2003)
Tester integrated into military ATE system
User Application Article Teradyne's Assembly Test Division has completed the integration of its powerful and flexible M910 digital test instrument into the Marconi Selenia Communications general-purpose ATE platform.
News from Teradyne ( 7 February 2003)
Accord to boost SMT line flexibility
Tecnomatix Technologies is working with Fuji Machine Manufacturing Company to extend the current SMT programming capabilities for mutual customers.
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 7 February 2003)
Colourful answer to ribbon-cable routing
Ansley 201 series flat ribbon cable features repeating colour coding to aid conductor identification and routing within equipment. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK ( 7 February 2003)
Shopping cart speeds e-commerce
Universal Instruments has enhanced the functionality of its website by adding a shopping cart feature that enables users to easily order spare parts and services in a secure web environment.
News from Universal Instruments ( 7 February 2003)
NEC joins the Virage fan club
Virage Logic has licensed its embedded memory technology to NEC Electronics.
News from Virage Logic ( 7 February 2003)
Power sequencers watch over DC/DC convertors
Xicor has a new family of time-based power sequencers that can sequence and monitor five independent DC/DC convertors via an SMBus interface.
News from Xicor ( 7 February 2003)
X-ray system for BAE Systems
BAE Systems Controls has ordered one of X-Tek Systems' latest generation Hawk 160 X-ray inspection systems.
News from X-Tek Systems ( 7 February 2003)
Bookham restructures and aims for break even
Bookham Technology has revealed its results for the fourth quarter and year ended 31st December 2002.
News from Bookham ( 6 February 2003)
More capacity for suppression capacitors
Easby is offering a range of Y2/X1-classified film capacitors from Arcotronics rated for voltages up to 300V AC.
News from Easby Electronics ( 6 February 2003)
Breaker protects high-current equipment
The E-T-A 8345 magnetic circuit breaker for equipment is the highest current carrying device of its type available. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 6 February 2003)
Active approach to EMI suppression
Alliance Semiconductors' PulseCore Division has developed a versatile approach to EMI suppression.
News from 2001 Electronic Components ( 6 February 2003)
Splitters cut the cost of video surveillance
Averlogic Technologies' AL700/701/710 quad splitters are designed specifically for low-cost video surveillance applications, allowing the simultaneous display of up to four images on a single monitor.
News from 2001 Electronic Components ( 6 February 2003)
Power discretes on short lead times
Hunter Electronic Components is offering a short-lead-time alternative for discrete power devices in the MELF (SOD87) package currently in short supply worldwide.
News from Inelco Hunter ( 6 February 2003)
Analyser focuses on microwave links
IFR has a new 26.5GHz spectrum analyser that increases the bandwidth of its 2394/2399A spectrum analyser series, while maintaining the family's low cost profile.
News from IFR Systems ( 6 February 2003)
UK semiconductor startup secures funding
A new UK-based fabless semiconductor company, Icera Semiconductor has closed its first funding round for a total of $10 million from Benchmark Capital and Atlas Venture.
News from Icera Semiconductor ( 6 February 2003)
Micromark stars for Tyco
Tyco Electronics UK has awarded Abacus Group its Distributor of the Year Award for 2002 in recognition of the group's exceptional performance in a difficult market.
News from Micromark C and CD ( 6 February 2003)
Smooth feel for tiny control potentiometer
A 9mm miniature control potentiometer is the latest addition to the extensive range from Piher. Brochure Available
News from Piher International ( 6 February 2003)
Telecomms system ready to accept cPCI cards
Schroff has a new telecomms system compliant with PICMG 2.16, the CompactPCI packet switching backplane specification released in 2001.
News from Schroff UK ( 6 February 2003)
SCSI termination in compact protected packaging
Semiconwell has developed a new line of 9- and 27-channel surface mount LVD resistive networks designed for high-performance active termination of SCSI networks.
News from Semiconwell ( 6 February 2003)
Moisture barrier bag is ESD-safe as well
The Dri-Shield 3400 moisture barrier bag is a cost effective alternative to traditional nylon-foil bags when packaging surface mount devices that are in trays, shipping tubes or taped and reeled.
News from Static Control Components (Europe) ( 6 February 2003)
Power analysis comes to hand
The Analyst Q70 is a handheld power quality analyser with a comprehensive range of measurements to help track down the increasing number of power quality problems on single-phase power systems.
News from LEM Instruments ( 6 February 2003)
Amplicon invests for growth
Amplicon Liveline has made a substantial investment in the resources of its central operating site in Brighton, East Sussex.
News from Amplicon ( 5 February 2003)
Convertor accelerates four channels of acquisition
The AD7655 is the newest member of Analog Devices' family of PulSAR high-performance successive approximation register (SAR) ADCs.
News from Analog Devices ( 5 February 2003)
Low-profile convertors take centre stage
Artesyn Technologies will be showcasing its new line of ultra-low-profile, high-power DC/DC convertors at APEC 2003.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power ( 5 February 2003)
Testers tackle telecomms insulation
Megger has a comprehensive range of instruments which provide fast, reliable and safe insulation testing for virtually every telecommunication application. Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 5 February 2003)
First Encounter for STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is to use Cadence First Encounter for silicon virtual prototyping of its SoC designs at 90 and 130nm silicon geometries.
News from Cadence Design Systems ( 5 February 2003)
Programmable clock stores multiple configurations
Cypress Semiconductor is sampling its third-generation in-system-reprogrammable clock generator, the Multiclock CY27EE16.
News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 5 February 2003)
Channel selector simplifies DWDM testing
The FTB-9310 is a channel selector for commissioning and lighting channels in dense wavelength-division multiplexing networks.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering ( 5 February 2003)
Fluorescence illumination sheds light on samples
The X-Cite 120 fluorescence illumination system is based on EXFO's light-based curing technology and is ideal for fluorescence microscopy applications.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering ( 5 February 2003)
Controller cuts standby losses
Fairchild Semiconductor has a new PWM controller that meets the International Energy Agency's "1-watt initiative" aimed at reducing standby power losses to below 1W.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 5 February 2003)
RISC core puts GSM/GPRS/GPS module in control
The F35-XXL-SI is a smart GSM/GPRS/GPS embedded OEM module that combines the advantages of a standardised module with those of an open platform, bringing together the best of both worlds.
News from Falcom ( 5 February 2003)
Scopes claim top performance from 1 to 3GHz
The new WavePro 7000, 7100 and 7300 DSOs incorporate LeCroy's patented X-Stream technology and advanced WaveShape analysis capability at a price point with broad appeal.
News from LeCroy ( 5 February 2003)
Big two in EDA integration
Mentor Graphics is to integrate its IC design products with the Milkyway design database from Synopsys.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 5 February 2003)
Low-profile claims for oscillator
The latest SMD OCXO from RFX incorporates an SC-cut crystal, producing accuracies to 0.005ppm from 0 to 50C with excellent phase noise and extremely low ageing.
News from MRC Components ( 5 February 2003)
Website brings it all together
The new eMinebea website is a full online catalogue for the Minebea group of companies.
News from NMB-Minebea ( 5 February 2003)
Switch to greener relay replacements
New lead- and cadmium-free relays from Omron provide environmentally friendly 'drop-in' replacements for existing styles.
News from Omron Electronics ( 5 February 2003)
Software system on chip cuts 3G infrastructure
picoChip Designs has sampled its first device, the PC101, which delivers a massive computational power of 30GMACs per second.
News from picoChip Designs ( 5 February 2003)
Development software supports latest FPGA devices
Version 9.4 of the QuickWorks development software includes support for the new Eclipse-II family of field programmable gate arrays.
News from QuickLogic ( 5 February 2003)
FPGAs take more functions onboard
The Eclipse-II FPGA family addresses applications that demand ultra-low power, small-form-factor packaging and high design security.
News from QuickLogic ( 5 February 2003)
Laser output boost revealed at conference
Dr Johan Nilsson of Southampton Photonics presented results at the Photonics West Conference in San Jose this week which further enhance the rapid advances in optical fibre and pump technology.
News from Southampton Photonics ( 5 February 2003)
Design database is up for grabs
Synopsys has opened third-party access to its production-proven Milkyway design database.
News from Synopsys ( 5 February 2003)
Complete platform covers advanced IC design
The Galaxy Design Platform is an open, integrated design implementation platform with best-in-class tools, to enable advanced IC design.
News from Synopsys ( 5 February 2003)
Chipset provides complete 3G basestation baseband
A new programmable chipset enables cellular infrastructure manufacturers to create low-cost, differentiated channel cards for 3G basestations without the burden of developing their own custom ASICs.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 5 February 2003)
Processors boost wireless application performance
Five new OMAP processors increase the performance of advanced applications that include graphics, multimedia and Java as much as eightfold while decimating power drain in wireless handsets and PDAs.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 5 February 2003)
Chipset cuts UMTS handsets down to size
Manufacturers of UMTS handsets and wireless PDAs will soon enjoy significant design advantages thanks to a new highly integrated four-chip dual-mode TCS4105 UMTS chipset and reference design.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 5 February 2003)
Second generation FireWire goes further and faster
Consumer, computing and audio/video applications can now reach higher speeds and greater distances with the industry's first available 1394b (FireWire) devices from Texas Instruments.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 5 February 2003)
Tailored SBC solutions come at off-the-peg prices
A new semicustom approach to single-board-computer design from Trident Displays offers designers the benefits of a full custom CPU card - at a price comparable to that of a standard design.
News from Trident ( 5 February 2003)
Network infrastructure key to office refurbishment
User Application Article When the Family Housing Group decided to condense the majority of its operations under one roof by moving to new premises, it quickly realised the need for a new network infrastructure.
News from Wadsworth Electronics ( 5 February 2003)
Reference design is step towards GPS SoC
Xemics has teamed with Silicon and Software Systems to develop one of the world's lowest power XE1610-PVT GPS receiver reference designs using Xemics' revolutionary FirstGPS architecture.
News from Xemics ( 5 February 2003)
Motorola lands NetPlane Systems
Motorola Computer Group has acquired the assets and business of NetPlane Systems in a cash transaction of an undisclosed amount.
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing ( 5 February 2003)
Milestone for RF detector production
Analog Devices has shipped its 50 millionth radio frequency detector IC for cellular handsets.
News from Analog Devices ( 4 February 2003)
Kaisertech to maintain UK coverage
Netherlands-based manufacturer of advanced SMT placement equipment Assembleon has appointed Kaisertech as its UK agent.
News from Assembléon ( 4 February 2003)
Bateman spearheads R and D
Dr Stephen Bateman has joined Chip Express as Vice President of Engineering and R and D.
News from ChipX ( 4 February 2003)
Less power needed for quad transceiver
Fairchild Semiconductor has a new quad-channel transceiver that uses 25% less power than comparable devices across an operating range from 100Mbit/s to 1.36Gbit/s.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 4 February 2003)
Segment shuffling cuts speedy DAC distortion
The MB86064 is a dual 14bit 800Msample/s digital to analogue convertor, and is the first application specific standard product based on Fujitsu's next generation DAC technology. Brochure Available
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe ( 4 February 2003)
Module expands real-time DSP systems
Hunt Engineering has released the HEPC9-EM2 - an interboard module for its HEPC9.
News from Hunt Engineering ( 4 February 2003)
Powerful performance from X-ray generators
A new pair of 1kW X-ray generators feature a high level of remote control and monitoring.
News from HiTek Power ( 4 February 2003)
Speedy route to USB-based audio
Two new USB audio subassemblies provide a fast-track solution for consumer electronics OEMs to add USB headphone, microphone and speaker solutions to their products.
News from iLab America ( 4 February 2003)
Ethernet over Sonet solution enables multiplexer
User Application Article Sorrento Networks has selected Lattice's quad Gigabit Ethernet over Sonet/SDH system solution for deployment in its access multiplexer family of products.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK ( 4 February 2003)
Cores provide stable inductance
Ferronics gapped toroid cores provide the stable inductance required in telecomms, power and automotive applications with increased DC current levels.
News from MRC Components ( 4 February 2003)
Supply of reliability for semi processing
The GPI Series 2000 all-in-one voltage matching and power conditioning system has been developed to meet three-phase application requirements in the semiconductor industry.
News from Powervar ( 4 February 2003)
Triband antennas provide elegant solutions
The MCA 1890 stripe tri-band and 1890 PA/SMB mini-patch are the latest additions to the Hirschmann Antennas range.
News from TDC (Telecom Design Communications) ( 4 February 2003)
Hodson joins technical sales team
Rachel Hodson has joined the technical sales team of precision instrument specialist H Tinsley.
News from Tinsley ( 4 February 2003)
Switcher provides high-density compliance
The FlatPAC-EN is an ultra-low-profile EN61000-3-2-compliant power supply with a power density greater than 7.8W/in3.
News from Vicor UK ( 4 February 2003)
Fuses build protection into battery packs
Strap-type Polyfuse resettable fuses provide thermal and overcharge protection for rechargeable battery packs in the latest generation of mobile phones, notebook computers, PDAs and camcorders.
News from Littelfuse UK ( 4 February 2003)
More cores to celebrate ASIC libraries
AMI Semiconductor has expanded the scope of its ASIC libraries following an agreement with the Inventra division of Mentor Graphics.
News from AMI Semiconductor ( 3 February 2003)
Hally to develop European OEMs
C and D Technologies has strengthened its technical team with the appointment of Maurice Hally as European OEM Sales Engineer for its Power Electronics Division. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions ( 3 February 2003)
Capacitive switch offers noncontact actuation
The 1297/1897 series capacitive switch from CTL Components features programmable sensitivity levels that enable it to be actuated by a light touch or even by the mere proximity of an object.
News from CTL Components ( 3 February 2003)
Array provides full protection for two USB ports
The ProTek Devices SRV05-4 is a dual USB port protection array which provides ESD protection for the data line as well as clamping the effects of electrical fast transients on the power bus.
News from Inelco Hunter ( 3 February 2003)
Height raises ESD awareness
Kaisertech has appointed John Height as an ESD consultant.
News from Kaisertech ( 3 February 2003)
Next-generation emulator for next-generation SoCs
CelaroPro is the new high-capacity verification system from Mentor Graphics for complex system-on-chip designs.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 3 February 2003)
Zarlink aims to break even in 2004
Zarlink Semiconductor has released third quarter results for the fiscal 2003 period ended 27th December 2002.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor ( 3 February 2003)
It's still fun to work for National Instruments
For the fourth consecutive year, Fortune magazine has named National Instruments among the "100 best companies to work for" in its sixth annual ranking. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 3 February 2003)
Boost for CAN data acquisition
National Instruments has expanded the functionality of its controller area network (CAN) product line to provide access to more than 50 I/O modules. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 3 February 2003)
Measurement and automation online and in print
The National Instruments "Measurement and automation catalogue 2003" is now available both in print and on the web. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 3 February 2003)
Seminars set for Brighton show
This year's Nepcon show, the first of the new style biennial regional events, will feature no fewer than three seminar programmes.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) ( 3 February 2003)
Flooks gains BQB status
RFI Principal Engineer Steve Flooks has attained Bluetooth Qualification Body status following his appointment by the Bluetooth Qualification Review Board, making this RFI's third appointment.
News from RFI Global Services ( 3 February 2003)
Gang programmer takes eight at once
The Gp668 is the first device programmer designed by Sedo Systems.
News from Sedo Systems ( 3 February 2003)
Hi-rel convertors handle 25% more power
Two new hermetically sealed 120V-input DC/DC convertors from International Rectifier handle up to 84W/in3 power density, and deliver up to 80% efficiency.
News from International Rectifier ( 3 February 2003)
DACs come with I2C interface for easy acquisition
Texas Instruments has released the industry's first 16bit DACs with I2C interfaces.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 3 February 2003)
Relay squeezes in onboard
A low-cost enhancement to the highly successful 5mm range from Tyco Electronics, the PCN relay takes up minimal PCB real estate. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK ( 3 February 2003)
Active PFC for four-output switcher
A new low profile 145W power supply from Ultimate Renaissance features compact design suitable for use in 1U chassis, and includes active power factor correction to comply with EN61000-3-2.
News from Ultimate Renaissance ( 3 February 2003)
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