News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 8 June
to Saturday 14 June 2003
PC/104 expansion modules add standard interfaces
Three new MiniModule PC/104-Plus expansion boards bring high-speed industry standard I/O capabilities to the PC/104 market for the very first time.
News from Ampro Computers (13 June 2003)
Who wants to be a billionaire?
For the second year running Arrow Electronics has received a European award from Philips Semiconductors for shipping in excess of a billion of the manufacturer's general application discrete devices.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (13 June 2003)
Image scaler makes a bigger display
PremierViewPro is a new image scaler designed and manufactured by Calibre UK specifically for driving high-end LCD and DLP projectors and very large, full-colour LED displays.
News from Calibre UK (13 June 2003)
PMC modules deliver more value per slot
New I/O-rich PMC modules from Crellon Microsystems combine plentiful digital I/Os with flexible timer/counters on a single card to reduce hardware costs and save PMC slots.
News from Acal Microsystems (13 June 2003)
Linux PCI platform put to testing tasks
User Application Article CyberMetrix is to use Concurrent Computer's iHawk PCI platforms running the RedHawk Linux real-time operating system for its next generation of high-performance CyFlex test and measurement systems.
News from Concurrent Computer Corp (13 June 2003)
Software-defined radio accord
Dy 4 Systems is working with Interactive Circuits and Systems to develop integrated systems for software-defined radioand signal intelligence applications.
News from Dy 4 Systems (13 June 2003)
Finisar revenues increase despite environment
Finisar Corp has reported its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended 30th April 2003.
News from Finisar Corp (13 June 2003)
Novel terminal placement saves battery space
The latest addition to the BT range of lead-acid batteries has its terminals on the end face of the battery case, making it ideal for applications with limited space.
News from IBT Power (13 June 2003)
RF expert joins broadband wireless fray
Link Microtek has entered the wireless broadband market with a portfolio of products designed to cover both indoor and outdoor IEEE802.11b applications.
News from Link Microtek (13 June 2003)
Restucturing costs eat into National's growth
National Semiconductor has reported revenues of $425.3 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003, which ended 25th May 2003, and recorded a net loss of $4.4 million, or two cents per share.
News from National Semiconductor (13 June 2003)
Chip puts four speedy UARTs on the PCIbus
The OXmPCI954 integrates four high-performance UART channels, a 3.3V PCI interface and a local bus/IEEE1284 port in a 160 LQFP package.
News from Oxford Semiconductor (13 June 2003)
Wide viewing angle for TFT module
Sunrise Electronics has added a new small-format high-resolution display to its extensive range of colour TFT modules from NEC.
News from Gleichmann-Sunrise (13 June 2003)
CMOS camera franchise awarded
TDC has signed its latest franchise agreement with OmniVision Technologies, the world's largest independent supplier of advanced single-chip CMOS camera solutions.
News from TDC (Telecom Design Communications) (13 June 2003)
Wafer-bumping stencils maintain accuracy
Tecan is now producing stencils in the next-generation large format of 300 x 300mm, while maintaining close tolerance and high resolution across the whole image.
News from Tecan (13 June 2003)
Marion brings experience to bear
Anritsu has promoted Alain Marion to the position of Assistant General Manager of the European Sales Region.
News from Anritsu (UK) (12 June 2003)
Link aids passive device characterisation
The AnsoftLinks v2.5 interface for the Cadence Virtuoso digital and analogue custom IC layout editor significantly streamlines the design of on-chip passive devices.
News from Ansoft Europe (12 June 2003)
6in process boosts GaAs yields
Bookham Technology has launched one of the first European-based commercial processes to use 6in GaAs wafer technology.
News from Bookham (12 June 2003)
Deal sends DIN rail enclosures to Germany
UK manufacturer Camden Electronics has appointed a new franchised distributor in Germany to handle its comprehensive range of DIN rail enclosures and associated accessories.
News from Camden Electronics (12 June 2003)
Pair work towards common debug environment
CoWare is working with Novas Software to deliver an integration roadmap between their tools and to bring Novas' market-leading debug technology to SystemC.
News from CoWare (12 June 2003)
Rotary switches have adjustable stop positions
Grayhill has a new selection of versatile rotary switches with adjustable stop-pins, which allow the number of 'stop' positions to be altered. Brochure Available
News from EAO (12 June 2003)
Compact solution for double-datarate SDRAM
A new 128Mbyte SDRAM combines four chips in a single compact PBGA package, providing a 50% reduction in board space, reduced I/O connection count by 17% and lower parasitic capacitance.
News from GD Technik (12 June 2003)
More size options for instrument cases
Three further sizes join the 1455 family of extruded aluminium instrument cases.
News from Hammond Electronics (12 June 2003)
Speedy alternative to screw-on RF termination
Designed as an alternative to screw-on N-type connectors for many RF applications, QN Quick-Lock connectors facilitate fast, secured and easy mating with minimum space requirements.
News from Radiall (12 June 2003)
Platform speeds SH-3 applications development
The EDOSK7705 is a low-cost high-integration OS reference platform for the SH7705 32bit microprocessor.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (12 June 2003)
New smartphone generation on the way
Tao Group and MyOrigo are to develop an all-new generation of smartphone devices.
News from Tao Group (12 June 2003)
Multichip module combines Firewire with DSP
The UC1394a-1 is an ultracompact Firewire interface and embedded DSP multichip module.
News from Traquair Data Systems (12 June 2003)
Support gathers for DSLHome initiative
Texas Instruments will offer its technical and market experience in DSL and home networking technologies to support the DSLHome initiative launched last week by the DSL Forum.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (12 June 2003)
A dozen DSPs rip through videoconferencing board
User Application Article Radvision has chosen TI's advanced TMS320C6000T programmable DSPs to power its new MVP media processor board, a key component of its recently announced MCU version 3 multimedia control unit.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (12 June 2003)
Contracts and CRM - the way forward
Technical Background Article Tony Inskip, Director at Zirkon reviews the importance of the supplier/customer relationship and wonders whether such contract guidelines are really necessary in the UK and what the alternatives are.
News from Zirkon (12 June 2003)
Software keeps track of quality trends
User Application Article The need for statistical quality control (SQC) in the manufacture of electronics assemblies is well accepted. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (11 June 2003)
Fibre transceivers feature digital diagnostics
Two new small form factor pluggable (SFP) fibre-optic transceiver modules are designed for use in Fibre Channel storage networks and enterprise networks.
News from Avago Technologies (11 June 2003)
Gear-tooth sensor aims for automotive applications
The ATS645 is a differential Hall-effect gear-tooth sensor that can sense very small symmetrical tooth geometries with high reliability in applications such as automotive ABS and transmission sytems.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (11 June 2003)
New role for Lesko
Charlie Lesko has been appointed to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at AMI Semiconductor (AMIS).
News from AMI Semiconductor (11 June 2003)
Video specialist secures further finance
Alphamosaic has secured $12 million in a series B financing round which will be used to further fund the expansion of the product portfolio and its worldwide operations.
News from Alphamosaic (11 June 2003)
Development kit puts RTOS on compact SBC
Arcom has a new development kit to support Wind River's VxWorks 5.x real-time operating system (RTOS), the most widely adopted RTOS in the embedded industry.
News from Eurotech (11 June 2003)
Motorola rewards Nordic success
Motorola has named Arrow Electronics as the company's best North European sales performer for sales of semiconductors in 2002.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (11 June 2003)
Software offers option of top-down approach
Beach Solutions has started shipping Version 3.0 of Easi-Studio, a part of its Easi-Tools family.
News from Beach Solutions (11 June 2003)
Program generates complex arbitrary waveforms
Waveform Manager Plus is a Windows based program for the creation, editing, translation and management of waveforms.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (11 June 2003)
Colourful options for round rocker
The RR series miniature power rocker switch is designed to fit a round panel cutout.
News from Cherry Electrical Products (11 June 2003)
Expansion for interconnect solutions specialist
Interconnect solutions specialist Edac (Europe) has relocated to larger premises in Milton Keynes in response to the growing demand for the company's custom-designed connectors.
News from Edac (Europe) (11 June 2003)
Rowe gains American responsibilities
Fairchild Semiconductor has appointed Brent Rowe as Regional Vice President of Sales for the America's region.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (11 June 2003)
LED lamps shed multicolour light on LCDs
Fairchild Semiconductor has released the first two products in a new line of full-colour, surface-mount RGB LED lamps.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (11 June 2003)
RF transmitter chip takes intelligence onboard
New from GD Technik is the first member of Atmel's AT86RF401 family of innovative smart RF data-transmission devices.
News from GD Technik (11 June 2003)
Online accord links jobs and education
GoJobsite has signed a major agreement with the Engineering and Technology Board.
News from Jobsite (11 June 2003)
Environment to aid mine detection development
User Application Article Boeing has selected Green Hills Software's Multi integrated development environment for its long-term mine reconnaissance system (LMRS). Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (11 June 2003)
Power controller goes to industrial extremes
The Endura ISL6558 precision multiphase PWM controller IC is now available with industrial temperature range and near-chip-scale QFN package options.
News from Intersil (11 June 2003)
Modelithics helps with RF modelling expertise
Keithley Instruments has entered into a collaborative agreement with Modelithics to create more efficient software modelling techniques for the design of advanced RF semiconductor devices. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (11 June 2003)
Single-output AC/DC supply optimises cost/quality
A new series of AC/DC power supplies is ideal for cost-sensitive applications that require both high reliability and high performance. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (11 June 2003)
Mezzanine connectors support speedy datarates
Plateau HS Mezz high-speed mezzanine connectors support datarates in excess of 10Gbit/s.
News from Molex UK (11 June 2003)
Tools speed multiformat 3G basestation design
A new development system works with Motorola's MRC6011 RCF device and StarCore DSP to facilitate the creation of baseband processing systems supporting multiple 3G standards.
News from Metrowerks Europe (11 June 2003)
Frugal operation for high-frequency PLLs
LMX243x PLLatinum PLLs offer the lowest power consumption in the industry for PLLs operating over 3GHz and are well suited for wireless LAN, cordless phone, WLL and basestation applications.
News from National Semiconductor (11 June 2003)
Module provides real time RF monitoring
Pixelmetrix has developed a new DVB-C QAM interface module for its DVStation.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (11 June 2003)
DVStation gains OmniView
OmniTek and Pixelmetrix have formed a strategic partnership to enhance the capabilities of the DVStation family of products.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (11 June 2003)
Board powers and cools embedded systems
A novel PC/104-Plus power interface board converts DC voltages for output to the PC/104 (ISA) and PC/104-Plus (PCI) buses, while also providing forced air circulation to embedded systems.
News from Parvus Corp (11 June 2003)
Potting compounds are flame resistant
Three new epoxy-based potting compounds are UL listed for 94V0 flame resistance.
News from RBC Industries (11 June 2003)
Handset testing expands to US 850MHz band
RFI has upgraded its Anite SAT+ testing capability to support testing in the GSM 850 band (for US mobiles).
News from RFI Global Services (11 June 2003)
Enclosures in stainless steel
Rittal's successful TS8 enclosure range is now available in grade 304 stainless steel. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (11 June 2003)
Consortium to standardise IP-based design
Leading companies from the EDA, IP, system and semiconductor industries have formed a consortium to develop industry standards that will enable easier integration of semiconductor IP and IP tools.
News from SPIRIT Consortium (11 June 2003)
Toshiba picks packet telephony solution
Toshiba has chosen to integrate the Surf Multi-access Pool (SMP) packet telephony solution in its VoIP-enabled wireless infrastructure equipment.
News from Surf Communication Solutions (11 June 2003)
Car audio amp uses I2C control and diagnostics
A new high-performance audio amplifier simplifies the design and testing of car audio applications by allowing control and diagnostic functions to be performed using the I2C bus.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (11 June 2003)
Sixth consecutive growth quarter for Tundra
Tundra Semiconductor Corp has reported financial results for the final quarter of fiscal 2003, which ended on 30th April 2003.
News from Tundra Semiconductor (11 June 2003)
Desktop systems provide flexible bonding
New from Unitek Eapro is a series of desktop systems for hot bar bonding applications.
News from Miyachi Europe Corporation (11 June 2003)
VME-based recorder acquires at top speed
The MDR-620 is the first MIDAS data recorder product to break the 200Mbyte/s speed barrier in a standard single-board recorder. Brochure Available
News from Vmetro (11 June 2003)
Subsystem provides superior audio features
The highly integrated WM9711L is an ultra-low-power single-chip audio subsystem codec for use in the latest generation of handheld computing and communication devices.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (11 June 2003)
Dual diodes save space and power
Presenting a typical forward voltage of just 600mV for a forward current of 1A, the miniature ZXSDS2M832 dual Schottky combination offers significant improvements in circuit efficiency.
News from Zetex (11 June 2003)
Software optimises high-bandwidth datalinks
Adax has added M2PA and M3UA modules to its Sigtran suite of software products.
News from Adax Europe (10 June 2003)
Standards for language-based design verification
Accellera has approved four new standards for language-based design verification.
News from Accellera (10 June 2003)
Software automates PID controller development
A new EDA tool fully automates the development of analogue "proportional, integral, derivative" control loops.
News from Anadigm (10 June 2003)
Full portfolio of type-approved GSM/GPRS modules
Acte Components has been appointed as UK distributor for wireless connectivity specialist Wavecom.
News from Acte Components (10 June 2003)
Schema technology key to re-use says Beach
Schema technology will be pivotal in helping solve issues facing EDA tool vendors and users as they tackle the complexities of IP packaging, integration and re-use in SoC and platform-based design.
News from Beach Solutions (10 June 2003)
Myles to add careful focus
Bierley.com has hired a dedicated Media Relations Officer responsible for Europe and North America.
News from Bierley.com (10 June 2003)
Speedy operation from quad switch line
The ISL43140, ISL43141 and ISL43142 are all quad single-pole single-throw switches.
News from Intersil (10 June 2003)
Distribution deal covers the Americas
Johanson Technology has signed a distribution agreement with the Nu Horizons RF.
News from Johanson Technology (10 June 2003)
ARM debugger supports latest Philips MCU
Trace32-PowerTools now support the new ARM7TDMI based LPC21XX controller from Philips.
News from Lauterbach (10 June 2003)
Capacitors take on limited space applications
Long life, low ESR performance and a small form factor design make Nack capacitors suitable for use in demanding limited space applications.
News from NIC Components Europe (10 June 2003)
Network printer controller aids Hitachi solution
User Application Article NetSilicon has begun commercial shipments of its NetStream network printer controller to Hitachi Printing Solutions.
News from NetSilicon (now Digi International) (10 June 2003)
Kits speed power device design
PolarFab and Silvaco have developed process design kits for PolarFab's BP30 30V complementary bipolar process supporting Silvaco circuit simulation and custom IC CAD tools.
News from PolarFab (10 June 2003)
Rapid-prototyping platform hits the streets
OpenECU is a novel low-cost rapid-prototyping platform for vehicle control systems.
News from Pi Technology (10 June 2003)
Monitor aids antarctic transmissions
User Application Article The Pixelmetrix DVStation is helping Japan Telecom's high-definition transmission service from the South Pole.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (10 June 2003)
Transmission training comes to Asia
Pixelmetrix, Digiworkz Regional Broadcast Training Centre and Digital Multimedia Technologies have opened the first transmission training facility in Asia.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (10 June 2003)
Unified Gigabit Ethernet LAN switch cuts net costs
Pericom Semiconductor reckons the PI3L301D is the first unified 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN switch in the world.
News from Pericom Semiconductor Corp (10 June 2003)
Hutton to direct European sales
Pericom Semiconductor has hired Dave Hutton to direct sales operations in Europe.
News from Pericom Semiconductor Corp (10 June 2003)
RF connector mates for life
The UMP OTM (one time mate) is a novel "nondisconnectable" version of the UMP subminiature connector range.
News from Radiall (10 June 2003)
Handheld scope for BGA inspection
The MS1000LW is a handheld, fast and easy to use inspection microscope that can be used for highly cost-effective inspection of BGAs and other components.
News from Special Application Products (10 June 2003)
Low-noise high-speed op amp drives 16bit systems
The OPA300 voltage-feedback op amp is the first product to be manufactured using TI's new HPA07 precision analogue process.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (10 June 2003)
Fuses withstand reflow soldering
Wickmann's subminiature TR5, TE5 fuses and 5 x 20mm fuse clips have recently been qualified for use with the pin-in-paste soldering technique.
News from Littelfuse UK (10 June 2003)
Futureproof signalling gateways aid IP migration
A new high-performance family of signalling gateway products typically double the link density, increase the throughput and improve reliability of existing devices.
News from Adax Europe ( 9 June 2003)
Economical pricing for plastic panels
A wide variety of flat plastic components can be manufactured at low cost at Custom Design Technologies' computer controlled production facilities based in Oxfordshire.
News from Custom Design Technologies ( 9 June 2003)
Slimline SBC squeezes into hotspots
A new super-slim super-compact single board computer is specially designed for use in heat-sensitive applications where weight and space constraints are the highest priority.
News from Display Solutions ( 9 June 2003)
Timing analyser speeds to faster signoff
Incentia Design Systems has improved the performance of its TimeCraft full-chip gate-level static timing analyser for multi-million-gate high-performance designs.
News from Incentia Design Systems ( 9 June 2003)
Honeywell signs up for embedded code generation
Honeywell ES and S is to deploy embedded code generation technology based on Matlab and Simulink to develop increasingly complex airborne software and systems.
News from MathWorks ( 9 June 2003)
Development system comes with captive processor
Developers of smart handheld devices now receive Motorola's high-performance low-power applications processor as part of Metrowerks' advanced CodeWarrior Development System for i.MXL.
News from Metrowerks Europe ( 9 June 2003)
Online design tools gain power support
National Semiconductor reckons its Solutions.National.com design website and Webench 4.0 toolset comprise the industry's most comprehensive suite of free design tools.
News from National Semiconductor ( 9 June 2003)
Reference kit upgrades analogue TV designs
A complete system reference kit aims to simplify designs based on the latest Nexperia PNX300x digital one-chip (DOC) high-end analogue/digital broadcast TV solutions.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 9 June 2003)
New process boosts analogue performance
A new high-performance manufacturing process promises to improve the performance of analogue products such as ADCs, DACs, op amps and power amplifiers.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 9 June 2003)
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