News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 March
to Saturday 15 March 2003
Efficient power amplifiers boost battery life
A new series of power amplifier modules promises the industry's best power-added efficiency for CDMA and GSM phones, allowing manufacturers to increase mobile phone battery life by as much as 15%. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (14 March 2003)
Wireless technology aims for medical device market
User Application Article An exciting new set of capabilities has come to medical device design with the adoption of wireless technology enabled by products such as the Astric family of SoC transceivers from AMIS.
News from AMI Semiconductor (14 March 2003)
Convertor switches modes to suit conditions
A novel 500mA DC/DC synchronous step-down convertor operates over a wide range of input and output conditions and provides an efficient method of transforming battery or bus voltages.
News from Microchip Technology (14 March 2003)
Package design suite simplifies die stacking
Cadence Design Systems has developed a new capability for designing stacked-die packages.
News from Cadence Design Systems (14 March 2003)
Software handles up to 64 channels of acquisition
The Dewesoft data acquisition package supports a range of hardware in both PCI and CompactPCI formats with up to 64 channels and offers both recording and analysis functions.
News from Dewetron UK (14 March 2003)
CE.NET on the LaunchPad
DSP Design has a new LaunchPad PC/104 application development kit for Windows CE.NET.
News from DSP Design (14 March 2003)
French exposure for novel switch technologies
Tastitalia is offering a cost-saving incentive for OEMs to convert to Duraswitch's electronic switch technologies by eliminating the tooling costs for new and old designs.
News from InPlay Technologies, Duraswitch Division (14 March 2003)
Network search engines accelerate gigabit routers
User Application Article Furukawa Electric has selected IDT's 256Kx36 and 128Kx36 NSEs to accelerate packet processing and enable intelligent application management in its next-generation Fitelnet G-Series gigabit routers.
News from IDT (14 March 2003)
Technology lays wireless foundations
Intel Centrino mobile technology will integrate wireless capability into a new generation of mobile PCs that will bring users greater freedom to connect in new places and in new ways.
News from Intel Corporation (14 March 2003)
Third OLED seminar set for Montreal
The third seminar of the series "The fundamentals of OLED fabrication" will take place at the Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel on 1st to 2nd May 2003.
News from Intertech-Pira (14 March 2003)
Vocoder aims for bandwidth-limited applications
An improved code-excited linear prediction (ICELP) vocoder for speech compression at 8Kbit/s is now available for licensing from Kane Computing.
News from Kane Computing (14 March 2003)
RFID smart cards take on access control
The Legic advant RFID system was developed to support the design of access control and other person-related service applications.
News from Legic Identsystems (14 March 2003)
Rapid software development for embedded controller
The latest version of Venom-SC is designed for the VM-1 credit-card-sized embedded control computer introduced earlier this year. Brochure Available
News from Micro-Robotics (14 March 2003)
Toshiba to adopt mixed-level IC simulator
Toshiba has selected the Mentor Graphics Advance MST tool for use in its IC design flow.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (14 March 2003)
Reference design targets AMPS resurgence
The ZL20200 reference design is the industry's lowest-cost off-the-shelf hardware platform for single- or dual-band TDMA/AMPS cellular handsets.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (14 March 2003)
Compact LNAs provide up to 50dB gain
Roswin's low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) provide high reliability, high-output IP3, and low noise figures over the CDMA and PCS bands.
News from MRC Components (14 March 2003)
SMT VCOs include low-cost custom options
Roswin manufactures standard and custom SMT VCOs for commercial, industrial, defence and emerging wireless applications.
News from MRC Components (14 March 2003)
Connector range has board-to-cable options covered
The Flakafix 2.54mm grid IDC board-to-cable connector can now be supplied with a variety of terminations including surface mount, solder-in, press-fit and pin-in-paste.
News from ODU UK (14 March 2003)
Multiplexers maintain polarisation
OpsiTech has commercially released its polarisation maintaining multiplexer/demultiplexer series.
News from OpsiTech (14 March 2003)
Filtered connectors simplify design for EMC
Polamco has developed a range of planar array filtered connectors in collaboration with a renowned filter technology specialist.
News from Polamco (14 March 2003)
RFID chips keep track of Benetton's garments
User Application Article Philips has joined forces with Lab ID and Psion Teklogix to provide Benetton with the world's largest item-level tagging implementation of RFID technology in the fashion industry to date.
News from NXP Semiconductors (14 March 2003)
Le Bras to target southern Europe
Yves Le Bras has been selected to manage regional sales for Ramtron International in Europe.
News from Ramtron International (14 March 2003)
Lateral Sands to offer Verix verification services
Lateral Sands has joined Real Intent's Verification Service Partner Programme, a 3rd-party programme for formal verification service partners.
News from Real Intent (14 March 2003)
Answer for European distribution
Real Intent has named Answer Systems as its distributor for Europe.
News from Real Intent (14 March 2003)
Real Intent joins Accellera board
Real Intent has joined Accellera as a corporate member to further support the organisation's assertion-based verification efforts.
News from Real Intent (14 March 2003)
Desktop case gains aesthetic appeal
Rittal has updated its RiCase outer case for portable or desktop electronic systems. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (14 March 2003)
Corrosion limits steel enclosures
Technical Background Article Specifying a high-quality paint finish for sheet-steel enclosures which are to be used outdoors may not be enough to prevent costly damage from rust and other forms of corrosion.
News from Sarel (14 March 2003)
DSP chip drives digital audio engine
User Application Article The Momentum Data Systems DAE-5 is a new high-quality digital audio engine powered by TI's programmable TMS320DA610 Aureus audio DSP, the highest performing processor in the industry.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (14 March 2003)
HP opts for TI WiFi
HP has chosen to add TI's proven 802.11b technology to its wireless networking options for commercial PC customers.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (14 March 2003)
Multimeter isolates network problems
The LinkRunner network multimeter is a useful aid for front-line technicians in their defence against network trouble.
News from Wadsworth Electronics (14 March 2003)
Frugal sigma-delta ADC finds handheld niche
The latest sigma-delta ADC from Analog Devices combines 24bit resolution with the industry's lowest power consumption and leading-edge accuracy.
News from Analog Devices (13 March 2003)
Telephony cards are key to bank call centre
User Application Article Telenet Kommunikationssysteme has recently developed a call centre solution for Dresdner Bank combining its MultiVoice system with telephony cards from Aculab.
News from Aculab (13 March 2003)
Upgraded CAM software eliminates more bugs
CAM350 Release 8 is aimed at allowing engineering and manufacturing groups to detect and fix potential PCB fabrication problems earlier in the process.
News from DownStream Technologies (13 March 2003)
Touchmonitor takes card reader onboard
Elo TouchSystems has developed a novel 15in LCD touchmonitor that includes a three-stripe, ergonomically placed magnetic stripe reader (MSR).
News from Elo Touchsystems (13 March 2003)
Seminar promotes profit from cleaner design
Envirowise has joined forces with Intellect to promote the competitive opportunities brought about by the WEEE Directive.
News from Envirowise (13 March 2003)
PTC thermistors provide overcurrent protection
Epcos reckons to offer one of the worlds largest ranges of PTC thermistors for overcurrent protection.
News from Epcos (13 March 2003)
Harmony of tools to speed SoC verification
InnoLogic has joined the Novas Software Harmony partner programme.
News from InnoLogic Systems (13 March 2003)
Eighth-brick convertors boost density with 12V out
Ideal for systems employing distributed power architectures, the new PAE65 series of eighth-brick DC/DC convertors leads the field in terms of higher power delivery. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (13 March 2003)
Foveon to improve National's image
National Semiconductor has signed a strategic licensing and manufacturing agreement to integrate the award-winning Foveon X3 image capture technology into its imaging solutions.
News from National Semiconductor (13 March 2003)
Blown fibre hits UK premises
Premises networks installations throughout the UK and Ireland are now providing their users with total flexibility and technical as well as commercially driven network growth potential.
News from Prysmian Cables and Systems (13 March 2003)
Monster module provides 4Gbyte in one DIMM
A new 4Gbyte DDR memory module incorporates patented IC Tower stacking technology to deliver the highest capacity currently available in a single-unit module.
News from Simpletech Europe (13 March 2003)
Software embeds VoIP on TI DSPs
A new configurable voice and fax over IP solution is designed to provide core functionality for quick and focused development of voice-over-packet applications.
News from Spirit DSP (13 March 2003)
CAM system bridges PCB design to manufacture gap
CAMtastic DXP is the latest version of Altium's complete CAM verification and editing system that bridges the gap between PCB design and manufacturing.
News from Altium (13 March 2003)
Lunch and learn about low-power Flash MCU
Embedded designers can hear all about Texas Instruments' MSP430 ultra-low-power Flash MCU at a free two-hour "lunch and learn" session to be held on 30th April at more than 70 locations worldwide.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (13 March 2003)
LDOs keep it quiet for analogue supply
Three new families of LDOs provide low noise, high power supply ripple rejection and fast transient response for powering noise-sensitive analogue circuitry.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (13 March 2003)
LDOs keep the quiescent current down
Torex has two new ranges of low-dropout voltage regulators based on its successful high-speed, low-noise XC6209 family.
News from Torex Semiconductor (13 March 2003)
Evans-Pughe aims to grow business
Ros Evans-Pughe has been appointed General Manager for TTI's UK and Irish operations. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe (13 March 2003)
Modules grow blue in the tooth
The latest additions to the Hero range of communication products are a Bluetooth module and USB adapter.
News from Advanced Power Components (APC) (13 March 2003)
Practical aspects of using powder magnetic cores
Almag has released the first in a series of "Tech Tips", covering the practical aspects of using powder magnetic cores for storage inductors and high frequency differential EMC suppression chokes.
News from Almag Division, Carnhill Transformers (12 March 2003)
PrimeGate wins Actis account
PrimeGate of Tokyo is the new distributor in Japan for Actis Design, the EDA software supplier of tools and methods to enhance SystemC and HDL-based designs.
News from Actis Design (12 March 2003)
Rule generator simplifies C-based specification
The AccurateC Rule Generator is the first SystemC-based software that allows designers to create user-defined rules in C/C++ based on project specifications.
News from Actis Design (12 March 2003)
Environment aids high-speed interface design
Cadence has a new methodology for designing and implementing multigigabit serial interfaces in high-speed PCB systems.
News from Cadence Design Systems (12 March 2003)
Cambridge duo aim for Bluetooth niches
Cambridge Silicon Radio is to work with Cambridge Consultants in the first of a limited series of agreements designed to provide Bluetooth solutions for niche markets.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (12 March 2003)
Bluetooth boost for NEC handset
NEC's e606 3G videophone handsets, delivered to the mobile multimedia and communications service "3" developed by Hutchison 3G, are to be Bluetooth enabled by Mezoe's protocol software BlueStack.
News from Cambridge Consultants (12 March 2003)
Acquisition boards have no shortage of ADCs
To avoid settling delays and speed limitations, the 32-channel PCI-417N series of acquisition boards for desktop computers uses an A/D convertor for each channel.
News from Datel (UK) (12 March 2003)
Process fills vias faster than squeegees
Developed in response to customer requirements, the new Via Fill process from DEK delivers 100% fill of substrate vias with no voids and minimal surface residue.
News from DEK (12 March 2003)
Speedy upgrade for fusion splicers
Furukawa Electric has a new compact optical fibre fusion splicer that partially upgrades the Fitel S199 series of optical fibre fusion splicers.
News from Furukawa Electric (12 March 2003)
Quad TVS diode array for system protection
The Protek Devices SLVDA2.8LC is a quad diode array for transient-voltage suppression applications in low-power, portable and wireless systems.
News from Inelco Hunter (12 March 2003)
Programmable interface is key to optical Ethernet
User Application Article Atrica has selected Lattice's ORLI10G programmable 10 Gigabit Ethernet line interface chip, for use in its A-8000 family of optical Ethernet core switches.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (12 March 2003)
Quality system is upgraded on all fronts
Basingstoke-based Link Microtek has gained BS EN ISO9001:2000 approval for its company-wide quality management system.
News from Link Microtek (12 March 2003)
Imaging module joins 2.5G handset platform
More consumers will soon be smiling at cellphones and smartphones, thanks to an advanced camera module from Motorola.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (12 March 2003)
PHY devices accelerate 10 Gigabit technology
Alaska X 88X2010 and 88X2011 10 Gigabit PHY devices are designed to accelerate the mass deployment of 10 Gigabit technology into the LAN and WAN markets.
News from Marvell (12 March 2003)
Transceiver speeds SAN development
Marvell reckons it is leading the transition to next-generation storage area network solutions with the industry's most advanced 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel transceiver.
News from Marvell (12 March 2003)
Collaboration brings speedy route to 150nm ASICs
Oki Electric and UMC have developed an all-new family of ASICs based on UMC's 0.15-micron process.
News from Oki Electric (12 March 2003)
Cellon puts Nexperia platform to fashionable use
User Application Article Philips and Cellon International have collaborated in powering a recent high-profile fashion phone launch by a top-tier worldwide handset OEM.
News from NXP Semiconductors (12 March 2003)
Ferguson takes on embedded standard products
Ian Ferguson is the new Vice President and General Manager of the QuickMIPS Group at QuickLogic Corp.
News from QuickLogic (12 March 2003)
Speedy route to DAB receiver design
A new modular approach can reduce the time to create a new stereo DAB receiver with integral FM and RDS from months to weeks.
News from RadioScape (12 March 2003)
Acquisition creates UK UPS giant
Riello UPS has purchased the uninterruptible power systems sales and service business of Advance Galatrek.
News from Riello UPS (12 March 2003)
Amplifier slots in to wireless reference design
User Application Article RangeCharger wireless technology has been integrated into new wireless LAN reference designs from Broadcom Corp.
News from SiGe Semiconductor (12 March 2003)
Chipset embeds information appliances
The SiS55x LV family of chipsets features higher performance with lower power consumption for a powerful yet cost-effective solution for the emerging embedded information appliance market.
News from Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) (12 March 2003)
DSPs raise the performance bar
Texas Instruments is reclaiming supremacy in DSP performance with three new devices with record-breaking clock frequencies of 720MHz.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (12 March 2003)
Analysers include full PCI-X support
Vmetro has developed a new family of networked bus analysers for PCI, PMC and CompactPCI architectures, with full PCI-X support.
News from Vsystems (12 March 2003)
RTOS keeps charge of world's largest wind farm
User Application Article The wind turbine technology installed to power the world's largest offshore wind farm is built on Wind River's embedded software solutions.
News from Wind River Systems (12 March 2003)
Small computer replaces bulky PC
Stealth Computer Corporation a leading ISO9001 manufacturer of specialised computers and peripherals have continued their tradition of providing powerful solutions for space-confined applications.
News from Stealth Computer Corporation (12 March 2003)
Funds enable transition to copper interconnects
The Scottish microelectronics industry's leading-edge IC 'microsurgery unit' has received funds to enable it to introduce state of the art techniques that will make the facility unique in Europe.
News from Alba Centre (11 March 2003)
DMOS power drivers take 8bit addresses
The A6259KA and A6259LKW are multifunction power driver ICs, each combining a three- to eight-line CMOS decoder circuit with accompanying data latches, control circuitry and DMOS outputs.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (11 March 2003)
No mercury required for tilt switch
The S1234 is a mercury free changeover tilt switch with hermetically sealed gold contacts, and a case size of just 7.6mm. Brochure Available
News from Assemtech Europe (11 March 2003)
Extended PCI bus speeds Pentium 4 SBC
The PCA-6185 is a full-sized Pentium 4 SBC with a range of features including a 64bit PCI-X interface, Hyper-Threading technology and onboard Ultra 320 SCSI and dual-port Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
News from Advantech (UK) (11 March 2003)
Upgraded modelling for embedded SoC designs
CoWare has developed new versions of its LisaTek Edge Processor Designer, Rim Software Designer and Hub System Integrator tools.
News from CoWare (11 March 2003)
More power for embedded PCI/PCI-X computing
A new SBC combines embedded PCI-X technology with Gigabit Ethernet and support for up to 8Gbyte SDRAM in a dual, low-power processor design that boosts processing power, bandwidth and storage.
News from Acal Microsystems (11 March 2003)
Smart Li-ion charger shrinks to tiny package
The SC801 is a feature-rich, programmable Li-ion battery-charging system capable of delivering 1.5A in fast-charge mode.
News from 2001 Electronic Components (11 March 2003)
System puts fibre patchcords to the test
New from EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering is the IQS-12001B cable assembly test system for multimode patchcord applications.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (11 March 2003)
Baldor outsources PCB assembly
GSPK Electronics has secured a substantial full-turn supply and manufacturing agreement with Baldor UK to provide assembled circuit boards right through to box build and test.
News from GSPK Electronics (11 March 2003)
Power connectors boast 40A contact rating
GTK has introduced the first 5mm pitch power connector with size 16 contacts to be current rated at up to 40A per contact. Brochure Available
News from GTK (11 March 2003)
Tools validate embedded memories
User Application Article STMicroelectronics' Central R and D division is using InnoLogic's ESP-CV to eliminate functional bugs in its embedded memories.
News from InnoLogic Systems (11 March 2003)
Verification tools boost embedded memory yields
User Application Article Virage Logic is using ESP-CV as part of its quality assurance programme to further increase the quality of its ASAP Memory product line.
News from InnoLogic Systems (11 March 2003)
Testing for nanoscale devices and technology
Keithley Instruments has published a range of literature and technical application tutorials to support engineers and scientists developing nanoscale devices and technology. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (11 March 2003)
Turnover and profit boost for Legend
Legend Group has revealed its third-quarter results for the period ended 31st December 2002.
News from QDI (11 March 2003)
Precision measurement for eddy currents
The ECL100 is the first in a new series of eddy current measurement systems.
News from Lion Precision (11 March 2003)
DMM turns its hand to logging
Meterman's latest true-RMS DMM for industrial engineers offers an optional PC interface for real-time datalogging.
News from Meterman Test Tools (11 March 2003)
Speedy source for custom PLL modules
Roswin manufactures standard and custom PLL modules for local oscillators in frequency translation applications.
News from MRC Components (11 March 2003)
Analogue bright spot in National loss
National Semiconductor has reported revenues of $404.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2003, which ended 23rd February 2003, and recorded a net loss of $36.4 million, or 20 cents a share.
News from National Semiconductor (11 March 2003)
Eldon signs up for cool solutions
Pfannenberg has concluded a worldwide supply agreement with Eldon Enclosures, a leading supplier of electrical switch cabinets and electronic enclosures.
News from Pfannenberg (UK) (11 March 2003)
Lead-free workshop at Brighton show
As part of the knowledge focus of the new Nepcon Brighton show, the event will now encompass a lead-free workshop from the SMART Group.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (11 March 2003)
Convertors are cool for wireless basestations
SynQor has released two new industry-standard half-brick sized isolated DC/DC convertors for wireless applications. Brochure Available
News from SynQor Europe (11 March 2003)
CEO takes top award
David Milne, CEO and founder of Wolfson Microelectronics has been named the European Technology Forum's private company CEO of the Year.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (11 March 2003)
Automated analysis for PCBs and packages
Ansoft has upgraded its SIwave simulation software for the advanced modelling of leading-edge IC packages and PCBs, meeting a growing demand for fast and accurate signal- and power-integrity analysis.
News from Ansoft Europe (10 March 2003)
SBC provides stable CE.NET development
Arcom has a new Windows CE.NET 4.1-based development kit and BSP for its high-performance Intel Socket 370 Olympus single board computer.
News from Eurotech (10 March 2003)
Quality systems upgraded worldwide
C and D Technologies' Power Electronics Division has achieved ISO9001:2000 certification for its global manufacturing facilities in the UK, USA and China. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (10 March 2003)
Brighter outlook for CSI Wireless
CSI Wireless has reported its financial results for the year ended 31st December 2002.
News from Hemisphere GPS (10 March 2003)
GSM/GPS module acts as mobile tracking terminal
The Falcom Stepp is a plug and play GSM/GPS terminal with an embedded configurable software application.
News from Falcom (10 March 2003)
CAN MCUs hit the road with more features
Fujitsu has released a new extension to its 16LX CAN microcontroller family. Brochure Available
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (10 March 2003)
Real-time platform for real ASIC prototypes
Available now, Version 2.1 of the Hardi ASIC prototyping system (HAPS) provides real-time speed, real-time debugging and full ASIC functionality for ASIC prototyping designers.
News from Hardi Electronics (10 March 2003)
Cambridge lab targets convergence
Intel Research Cambridge is a new laboratory where Intel researchers and university staff will collaborate on open research projects to accelerate the convergence of computing and communications.
News from Intel Corporation (10 March 2003)
Sensor keeps displays ahead of ambient
Using a spectral response which emulates the human eye, the new LX1970 technology light sensor answers the constant request for displays which are legible in all ambient light conditions.
News from Solid State Supplies (10 March 2003)
Platform speeds Swiss IP phone development
User Application Article Swissvoice has selected TI's IP phone silicon and software products for its next-generation communications platform.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (10 March 2003)
Placement for small- to mid-size manufacturers
Vantis is an accurate and reliable placement platform introduced to meet the needs of small- to mid-size consumer electronics, audio-visual equipment, PC and peripheral manufacturers.
News from Universal Instruments (10 March 2003)
Controller boosts power amplifier performance
A new single-chip RF power amplifier bias controller provides an easily implemented solution for optimising LDMOS power amplifier performance.
News from Xicor (10 March 2003)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 108
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