News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 July
to Saturday 2 August 2003
FPGAs improve graphical control
User Application Article Marine cartography specialist C-Map has adopted Actel's SX-A FPGAs for use in its marine navigation system offerings.
News from Actel Europe ( 1 August 2003)
Big claims for fan range
Aerco reckons it offers the widest range of compact AC and DC equipment fans in the UK.
News from Aerco ( 1 August 2003)
Switch and adapter produce InfiniBand solutions
Agilent Technologies has a new series of products that provide complete, end-to-end InfiniBand solutions. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 1 August 2003)
1U chassis range stars in e-learning application
Aicsys, has released a line of 1U chassis that are not only cost effective but also extremely flexible.
News from Aicsys ( 1 August 2003)
Alliance to promote mobile processor standards
The Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) Alliance is a new industry initiative that will define and promote open standards for interfaces to mobile application processors.
News from ARM ( 1 August 2003)
Backplane transceiver unlocks "hidden" bandwidth
The AN6425 6.25Gbit/s quad backplane transceiver is the first of the new AN6000 family of low-power high-speed serdes transceiver products from Accelerant Networks.
News from Accelerant Networks ( 1 August 2003)
Spira adds financial clout
Jonathan Spira is the new Chief Financial Officer at Atrenta.
News from Atrenta ( 1 August 2003)
Handy guide to handheld testers
No fewer than 50 instruments, ranging from insulation and continuity testers to LCR test sets, are featured in the new handheld product catalogue from Megger. Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 1 August 2003)
Photonics accord to take systems approach
Bookham Technology and BTI Photonic Systems have formed a technology, product and commercial association to deliver optimised optical subsystems.
News from Bookham ( 1 August 2003)
Alliance to explore location technologies
Cambridge Positioning Systems is working with SiRF Technology to explore development of enhanced mobile location technologies that will deliver faster "time to first fix" positions.
News from Cambridge Positioning Systems ( 1 August 2003)
Backlit displays available for one-off projects
A new range of low-power standard displays with white backlights is available in single unit quantities, making them ideal for design projects in the audio, automotive and instrumentation sectors. Brochure Available
News from Densitron Display Solutions ( 1 August 2003)
EDA industry moves in right direction
EDA industry revenues for the first quarter of 2003 were $908 million, 6% less than $962 million in Q1 2002 but a significant sequential improvement on the recent Q4 year over year.
News from EDA Consortium ( 1 August 2003)
Euro strength distorts semiconductor rankings
IC Insights has released its ranking of worldwide top 10 semiconductor suppliers for the first half of 2003.
News from IC Insights ( 1 August 2003)
Complete toolkit for digital motion control
The Technosoft IMDM15 kit is a complete development platform based on a power module and embedded DSP controller, providing a complete tool for digital motion control solutions design.
News from Kane Computing ( 1 August 2003)
Software takes out mobile echoes
Spirit has developed mobile acoustic echo cancellation (MAEC) software, designed to seamlessly work in mobile devices.
News from Kane Computing ( 1 August 2003)
Data acquisition systems shrink to tiny packages
Housed in small 8-pin microMAX packages, the MAX1272 and MAX1273 single-channel, multirange, 12bit data-acquisition systems operate from single 5V supplies and convert at 87.5Ksample/s.
News from Maxim Integrated Products ( 1 August 2003)
Faraday uses xRC for parasitic extraction
User Application Article Faraday Technology is using the Mentor Graphics Calibre xRC product as its transistor level and GDSII-based gate level parasitic extraction tool for SoC designs.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 1 August 2003)
PCB design software is made for sharing
TeamPCB is a powerful new design collaboration tool for implementing and managing team design processes more easily and effectively than previously possible.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 1 August 2003)
Equity funding to finance further growth
Monterey Design Systems has received $10 million in new equity funding.
News from Monterey Design Systems ( 1 August 2003)
Gates shares vision for industry innovation
At this week's fourth annual Microsoft Research Faculty Summit, Bill Gates emphasised Microsoft's vision for deep collaboration with institutions of higher learning.
News from Microsoft ( 1 August 2003)
Stable platform for automotive applications
Metrowerks has added deterministic scheduling capabilities to one of the most robust OSEK operating systems available with the launch today of OSEKturbo OS Version 2.2.
News from Metrowerks Europe ( 1 August 2003)
DSP chip powers novel communications badge
User Application Article Elmic Systems and Texas Instruments have provided the technological innovation for Vocera's new communications system.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 1 August 2003)
Honorary doctorate for father of fibre optics
Prof Charles Kao has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science (HonDSc) by the University of Greenwich.
News from University of Greenwich ( 1 August 2003)
New name in UK power supply manufacture
Following the liquidation of Lincoln-based Bulgin Power Source at the end of 2002, a group of its former employees have set up a new power supply manufacturing company.
News from VxI Power ( 1 August 2003)
Resolver to digital convertor for budget accuracy
The low-cost monolithic RD-19230FX resolver-to-digital convertor features an accuracy of 1arc-min - higher than that available from any comparable product.
News from DDC United Kingdom (31 July 2003)
Printer is just the ticket for kiosk use
The NP-255, the latest journal/kiosk printer from Nippon Primex, is a 2in journal printer with a difference.
News from DED (31 July 2003)
SoC process shrinks to 90nm designs
Fujitsu has begun accepting orders for the CS101 Series of SoCs employing its state-of-the-art 90nm CMOS technology. Brochure Available
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (31 July 2003)
Good conduct helps keep power semis cool
Designers with challenging heat problems can look to a new silicone-gel-based thermal management solution.
News from Gel-Mec UK (31 July 2003)
Grime aims to clean up in new role
Kerry Ultrasonics has appointed David Grime as its new Managing Director. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (31 July 2003)
Connectors offer mobile memory space savings
A new range of miniSD card connectors and adapters from Molex offers the smallest memory card solution of any available today for mobile phones and other portable devices.
News from Molex UK (31 July 2003)
Data drive motor IC stays cool with active braking
The Philips SA56202 is claimed as the industry's smallest motor driver IC for high-speed DVD+RW (rewritable) applications.
News from NXP Semiconductors (31 July 2003)
Embedded standard products key to revenue growth
QuickLogic Corp has published financial results for the second quarter ended 30th June 2003.
News from QuickLogic (31 July 2003)
Aluminium nitride is green alternative
A new line of custom high-power networks uses thin film on environmentally friendly aluminium nitride.
News from State of the Art (31 July 2003)
Analyser gets to grips with complex protocols
Tektronix has a new protocol test platform equipped with application software to test complex third-generation (3G) and existing second-generation (2G, 2.5G) mobile networks. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (31 July 2003)
DSP solutions grab lion's share of camera market
Texas Instruments reckons it has secured the majority of the industry's top 10 digital consumer point-and-shoot camera manufacturers as customers for its signal processing products.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (31 July 2003)
Texas Instruments responds to Qualcomm suit
In response to a complaint filed by Qualcomm on Friday 25th July 2003, Texas Instruments has issued a statement from Joseph F Hubach, TI Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (31 July 2003)
Full SoC coverage from formal verification upgrade
The latest release of Conformal provides a comprehensive solution that enables SoC designers and verification engineers to deliver functional bug-free silicon.
News from Verplex Systems (31 July 2003)
Transceiver is key to Future RF designs
User Application Article One of the main difficulties of developing a straightforward, low-cost wireless link for manufacturers is the required level of RF knowledge.
News from Xemics (31 July 2003)
Component Technology joins rep network
Component Technology of Parker, Texas has joined the Aries Electronics manufacturers representative network, covering Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.
News from Aries Electronics (30 July 2003)
High-power DC motor driver for automotive uses
The A3940 H-bridge power MOSFET controller is designed specifically for driving high-power DC motors in automotive applications.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (30 July 2003)
Magnetic reed switches to customer specs
Magnetic reed switches from Assemtech Europe contain ferromagnetic contact blades, hermetically sealed in a glass envelope and filled with an inert gas tailored to suit customer requirements. Brochure Available
News from Assemtech Europe (30 July 2003)
48 I/O module joins IndustryPack range
The TIP675 I/O module joins a range of more than 35 off-the-shelf IndustryPack (IP) mezzanine modules produced by Tews Technologies.
News from Acal Microsystems (30 July 2003)
Dual-band SAW shrinks to chip size
Epcos has now started sampling a miniaturised EGSM-PCN dual-band two-in-one surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter.
News from Epcos (30 July 2003)
Low-voltage MOSFET liberates 60% of board space
The FDJ129P is a new P-channel MOSFET that offers a combination of performance and space-saving benefits in power management for portable applications.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (30 July 2003)
Lloyd emphasises speed to market
GSPK Design has appointed Steve Lloyd as its new Managing Director.
News from GSPK Design (30 July 2003)
Intersil beats financial targets with 11% growth
Intersil Corp has reported financial results for the second quarter ended 4th July 2003.
News from Intersil (30 July 2003)
CompactPCI to continue industrial inroads
European users of embedded computer boards expect their consumption of CompactPCI solutions to increase, even as newer board technologies become a reality.
News from IMS Research (30 July 2003)
Birmingham team wins electronics award
The Formula Student team from Birmingham University has won the IEE award for most innovative use of electrical engineering.
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (30 July 2003)
Two in a row for Flint
For the second year in succession, JAE Europe has named Flint Distribution as its' European distributor of the year.
News from JAE Europe (30 July 2003)
End of paper era for test rental catalogue
Test and measurement equipment managers can now access one of the world's largest rental inventories online through Livingston's new website and web-based catalogue.
News from Livingston UK (30 July 2003)
Modjacks feature innovative magnetics design
HyperJack 1000 modular jacks feature a novel integrated magnetics design for 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet switches and network interface cards.
News from Molex UK (30 July 2003)
Tool simplifies FPGA/DSP infrastructure
Dimetalk is a novel tool for the rapid creation and modification of the communications infrastructure for FPGA-based DSP systems.
News from Nallatech (30 July 2003)
New facility aims for top-quality synthetic quartz
NDK America and NDK Crystal have moved into their new Belvidere, Illinois facility ahead of schedule.
News from NDK (30 July 2003)
Micro-contact probes test fine-pitch components
Peak Test Services has expanded its range of double-ended spring test probes with two new series designed for probing at 0.75mm centres.
News from Peak Test Services (30 July 2003)
Investment expands choke production
In response to increasing demand for power quality equipment, specialist manufacturer Reo has invested substantially in two new fully automatic coil-winding machines. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (30 July 2003)
Transmitters approved for US market
RF Solutions has gained FCC approval for its 102 and 110 series radio transmitters.
News from RF Solutions (30 July 2003)
Backplanes meet AdvancedTCA specs
Rittal has released a range of backplanes to coincide with the adoption of the PICMG3.x range of Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture specifications. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (30 July 2003)
Rack takes systems approach to power and cooling
The PSR power system rack is a complete tailored solution to deal with the increasing demands made on enclosure systems. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (30 July 2003)
Synplicity meets financial objectives
Synplicity has revealed its financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2003.
News from Synplicity (30 July 2003)
Development system gets a finger on authentication
A novel multiplatform fingerprint authentication development tool will help designers build authentication systems leveraging the DSP architecture best suited to complex image processing.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (30 July 2003)
Bonding heads speed soldering operations
A new family of air-actuated heads is specially designed to address pulsed heated hot bar reflow soldering applications.
News from Acal TC (30 July 2003)
Software orchestrates microwave modelling
Vector Fields has upgraded its Concerto software for three-dimensional analysis and design of microwave components such as antennas, waveguides, microstrips and microwave heating etc.
News from Vector Fields (30 July 2003)
Malaysian foundry licenses IP
Virage Logic has licensed its technology-optimised semiconductor IP platform to Silterra for its advanced 0.18-micron CL180G process and its embedded memory for its 0.25-micron CL250G process.
News from Virage Logic (30 July 2003)
Integration aims to speed verification
Tharas Systems has joined Verisity's Interoperability Partners (VIP) programme to develop an integration between its Hammer hardware accelerator and Verisity's eCelerator testbench acceleration tool.
News from Verisity Design (30 July 2003)
Aptix alliance to provide hardware acceleration
Aptix is to integrate its System Explorer hardware accelerator with Verisity's eCelerator testbench acceleration tool.
News from Verisity Design (30 July 2003)
Wolfson doubles turnover and moves into profit
Wolfson Microelectronics has revealed its results for the year ended 31st December 2002.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (30 July 2003)
Agere moves towards break-even point
Agere Systems has reported revenues of $456 million for its third quarter of fiscal 2003, ended 30th June, up 3% from revenues in the March quarter.
News from Agere Systems (29 July 2003)
Tiny IR transceiver puts handsets in home control
A novel low-power infra-red transceiver and application software combination enables mobile phones and PDAs to function as universal IR remote control devices for home appliances. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (29 July 2003)
Acquisition boosts IP portfolio
ARM has purchased Adelante Technologies Belgium, a 25-person company based in Leuven.
News from ARM (29 July 2003)
New SystemC standard models Amba AHB systems
The Amba AHB cycle-level modelling specification will enable designers of complex systems to use IP built according to the interface specification for the exploration of Amba-based SoC architectures.
News from ARM (29 July 2003)
Software predicts EEPROM wear-out
Version 4.0 of Microchip's Total Endurance software is now available.
News from Microchip Technology (29 July 2003)
Innovative technology leads to award
Atrenta has been named in the first-annual AlwaysOn Top 100 Private Companies list.
News from Atrenta (29 July 2003)
Compact board embeds multimedia functionality
The Axiomtek SBC84600VEA 3.5in embedded board is ideal for multimedia applications.
News from BF Technology (29 July 2003)
Spectrum analyser tests multiple fibre types
The Model 2004/3112 980nm component spectrum analyser system characterises devices from 940 to 1000nm.
News from DBM Optics (29 July 2003)
Compact printers save on panel space
New from DED are the Nippon Primex NP-265 II and NP-365 II receipt printers.
News from DED (29 July 2003)
Thermal mechanism is a safe bet
User Application Article The expanding and increasingly sophisticated UK gaming industry is providing a regular source of business for Lydd-based DED.
News from DED (29 July 2003)
Bluetooth takes over RS232 links
The Wavespeed/S wireless serial adapter uses Bluetooth technology for simple connection of peripheral devices.
News from Digi International (29 July 2003)
Slimline SIP convertor delivers up to 100V
Housed in an ultra-thin (4mm) miniature single-inline package, the new SIP100 from Emco High Voltage Corporation offers high performance while maintaining low costs for high volume applications.
News from Emco High Voltage Corp (29 July 2003)
Nanotechnology set to transform electronics
Denser hard drives, smaller and faster chips, and better optical switches are just some of the advances likely to result from the growing synergy of nanotechnology with electronics and computing.
News from Frost and Sullivan (29 July 2003)
Phosphor Global Summit 2004 set for Miami
The second annual conference on powder and thin film phosphors for display and lighting applications will be held on 16th-18th March 2004 at the Marriott Biscane Bay in Miami, Florida.
News from Intertech-Pira (29 July 2003)
Rittal reorganises its subsidiaries
Rittal has formed a single business unit by combining the Kaparel backplane operation in Waterloo, Canada with the Ripac subrack mechanical/assembly operations in Springfield, Ohio.
News from Kaparel Corp (29 July 2003)
Thin films to star at Photonex
October's Photonex exhibition will offer visitors its widest ever spread of the use of optics and photonics technology and applications.
News from Xmark Media (29 July 2003)
Two more patents for Monterey
Monterey Design Systems has been issued two new patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, bringing the company's patent total to 14.
News from Monterey Design Systems (29 July 2003)
Coleman brings strong technical background
NIC Components Europe has appointed a new Technical Sales Engineer to strengthen its ability to provide passive component design-in support to its customers across Europe.
News from NIC Components Europe (29 July 2003)
Module combines bridge, brake and inverter
The PIIPM15P12D007 is a servo and motor drive module, rated at 1200V 15A, which includes the bridge, brake and inverter (BBI) functions into one unit.
News from International Rectifier (29 July 2003)
Licence adds embedded Flash to SoC capabilities
1st Silicon is to license 0.25um SuperFlash technology from Silicon Storage Technology (SST) to manufacture embedded Flash products for its foundry customers.
News from X-Fab Sarawak (29 July 2003)
Embedded board combines DSP with FPGA
The C6713Compact employs TI's highest performance TMS320C6713 floating-point DSP, a Virtex-II FPGA and dual IEEE1394 FireWire communications ports on a small form-factor embedded board.
News from Traquair Data Systems (29 July 2003)
Licence targets Chinese ASIC growth
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp has licensed Virage Logic's technology-optimised semiconductor IP platform for use on its advanced 0.18-micron CMOS process.
News from Virage Logic (29 July 2003)
Forum to drive embedded systems standards
Wind River Systems has joined The Open Group's Real-Time and Embedded Systems Forum.
News from Wind River Systems (29 July 2003)
Video processor to gain mobile games support
Alphamosaic has entered a major joint initiative with Korea's top mobile game and entertainment developer, Zio Interactive.
News from Alphamosaic (28 July 2003)
High brightness and resolution from TFT screens
Innovative developments in display screen technologies have resulted in significant enhancements to the products from one of the market leaders - Data Image.
News from BF Technology (28 July 2003)
Hitech finds transatlantic representation
Bierley.com and Bierley Associates have signed sales representative agreements with Singapore-based LCD display and module manufacturer Hitech Ventures.
News from Bierley (28 July 2003)
Report analyses world flat panel display markets
Flat panel display manufacturers across the world are enhancing the quality of resolution while striving to reduce production costs.
News from Frost and Sullivan (28 July 2003)
Processor to power wireless gateways
Delivering performance up to 180MHz, the RC32336 Interprise processor offers increased functionality and integration, allowing for connectivity to a wide range of networking devices.
News from IDT (28 July 2003)
Broadband basestation contract set for three years
BeamReach Networks has awarded a three-year manufacturing contract to Isis Surface Mounting of San Jose.
News from Integrated Microelectronics (28 July 2003)
Handheld meter checks out laser diodes
The Wavepower handheld measuring instrument will measure simultaneously both power and wavelength of a laser diode, quickly and simply.
News from Laser Components (UK) (28 July 2003)
Single 32bit chip mops up multiprocessor designs
The MPC5200 combines low power, high performance and a broad range of input/output in a single, cost-effective package.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (28 July 2003)
Dual-mode regulator boosts efficiency to 92%
The NCP1501 is the second device in a series of dual-mode PWM buck convertors that feature a low dropout mode.
News from ON Semiconductor (28 July 2003)
Pioneer to use SACD chip in advanced DVD players
User Application Article Pioneer is to use Philips' Super Audio CD (SACD) single-chip solution, the SAA7893HL chip.
News from NXP Semiconductors (28 July 2003)
NHK takes on preventive monitoring
Pixelmetrix continues to reap the rewards of continuous product development and innovation with a major order from Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK).
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (28 July 2003)
Search tool speeds component sourcing
ExpertSearch at IEE.org is a scalable and cost-effective software tool that allows engineers, buyers and suppliers to search, compare and select from SiliconExpert's electronic parts database.
News from SiliconExpert Technologies (28 July 2003)
Bus switches cater for mixed environments
Three new bus switch families enhance the performance of datacomms and networking equipment, and optimise next-generation portable computing and communications designs.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (28 July 2003)
Custom lead forms simplify OEM assembly
Resistors can now be produced in a range of outlines and packaged to suit OEM assembly procedures. Brochure Available
News from TT Electronics Welwyn Components (28 July 2003)
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