News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 10 August
to Saturday 16 August 2003
Axis aids in integrated verification flow
Axis Systems and ARM have signed an agreement to develop a fully integrated, system-level verification flow for ARM cores and the ARM PrimeXsys Platform.
News from ARM (15 August 2003)
Budget SoC cuts the cords on peripherals
Cypress Semiconductor is sampling WirelessUSB LS, claimed to be the industry's lowest-cost 2.4GHz radio SoC.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (15 August 2003)
Board claims eightfold test speed boost
Extreme Engineering reckons its XAct1000 increases PCI-X testing by 800% with increased per slot test functionality.
News from Extreme Engineering Solutions (15 August 2003)
Long-life domes keep handsets up with the game
A new 4mm diameter dome features a life of up to 2.5 million operations, making it ideal for cellular phone manufacturers who are incorporating gaming functions into new-generation handsets. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (15 August 2003)
In-system programmable PLD runs to 1024 macrocells
Lattice Semiconductor has added of two new devices to its revolutionary in-system programmable expanded PLD family, the ispXPLD 51024MX and ispXPLD 5256MX devices.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (15 August 2003)
Open-board chargers speed OEM integration
New from Lawtronics are two ranges of sealed lead-acid battery chargers.
News from Lawtronics (15 August 2003)
Programmable calibrator cuts display costs
The MAX1512 is a programmable VCOM adjustment solution for thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal displays (LCDs).
News from Maxim Integrated Products (15 August 2003)
Four-channel oscilloscope on a single card
The M78 is a complete four-channel oscilloscope on a single M-Module mezzanine card.
News from MEN Mikro Elektronik (15 August 2003)
Dual-row IDCs squeeze in the contacts
Raycon Technology has a new line of high-density, space-saving, dual-row, 0.050in pitch IDC receptacles and mating shrouded headers.
News from Raycon Technology (15 August 2003)
Award to fund large-screen manufacture
Screen Technology has won a Smart exceptional development project award to develop a pilot manufacturing line for its novel Itrans display technology.
News from Screen Technology (15 August 2003)
Digital amps hit the home theatre stage
User Application Article Panasonic and Orient Power are both to use new digital audio amplifiers from TI's growing line of home theatre products.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (15 August 2003)
Sound performance from stereo headphone DAC
The WM8759 is a low-power 24bit stereo DAC with integrated headphone driver particularly suited for use in the next generation of portable and home music players and digital televisions.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (15 August 2003)
CVTs protect from damaging surges
User Application Article When Scrimsign Micro Electronics found that its award-winning signs were experiencing unforeseen failures, the company's research department concluded it was caused by transients in the power supply.
News from Advance Electronics (14 August 2003)
Fabless semiconductor company commits to toolset
Aspex Technology has selected Cadence solutions to help it meet the market demand for scalable, fully software-programmable processors that deliver high performance with low power consumption.
News from Cadence Design Systems (14 August 2003)
MacRaild moves up in the Americas
DEK has named Neil MacRaild General Manager for Process Support Products (PSP) in the Americas.
News from DEK (14 August 2003)
High-volume SAW filters all in the game (cube)
User Application Article The X6888D is a customer-specific bandpass filter developed by Epcos for the Nintendo Gamecube.
News from Epcos (14 August 2003)
Little progress in move to lead-free processes
The British electronics industry has its head in the sand over the impending ban on lead-based solders and components, according to a new report.
News from ERA Technology (14 August 2003)
Novel package shrinks PLL chip to new low
The MB15F7xUV series is a new family of subminiature dual PLL frequency synthesisers designed for the high-frequency mobile communications market.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (14 August 2003)
Power rocker switches have stylish actuators
The CG and CL series of panel mount power rocker switches from ITT Industries, Cannon have been designed with contemporary aesthetics in mind. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (14 August 2003)
Germanium dicing expertise is in demand
Loadpoint is to dice infra-red filters to be incorporated into the Mars Climate Sounder.
News from Loadpoint (14 August 2003)
Fast Ethernet switches show their intelligence
A new family of small Fast Ethernet switching chips delivers advanced features to a switch segment traditionally served by devices with only limited functionality.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (14 August 2003)
Two ovens boost oscillator stability
The Morion MV142 is a new type of double-oven quartz oscillator (DOCXO).
News from MRC Components (14 August 2003)
Ferrites perform to extremes
Ferronics has developed a new ferrite material for extended temperature requirements in automotive and telecommunications applications.
News from MRC Components (14 August 2003)
Seminars extol virtues of LabView 7
The LabView 7 Express Seminar Tour is a nationwide series of free half-day technical seminars. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (14 August 2003)
Compact chip embeds Internet control
The CO710 iChip Internet controller from Connect One is the smallest and most powerful member of the iChip family.
News from TDC (Telecom Design Communications) (14 August 2003)
Survey reveals gold for Thales
Thales Computers has been awarded "gold" vendor status in Venture Development Corp's (VDC) 2003 single board computers and embedded motherboards industry survey.
News from Thales Computers (14 August 2003)
Graphics card incorporates hardware monitoring
The Tachyon G9800 Pro-M is the only ATI Radeon 9800 based graphics card in the world with hardware monitoring.
News from Tyan Computer (14 August 2003)
Dual MOSFETs shoehorn into tiny packages
A new range of complementary dual bipolar and MOSFET parts in 3 x 2 x 1mm micro leaded packages are claimed to match the performance levels of devices in much larger packages.
News from Zetex (14 August 2003)
Bluetooth development in a box
A novel all-in-one Bluetooth box contains everything a design engineer requires to evaluate type-approved Bluetooth communications without any prior expertise in either the protocol or in RF design.
News from Abacus Group (13 August 2003)
Greener formulation for aerosol acrylic coating
ACC acrylic coating is designed to protect PCBs and electronic components from the effects of exposure to harsh environments.
News from ACC Silicones (13 August 2003)
Water-based cleaners remove lead-free residues
ACC Aquasafe Super and Aquasafe RTU are powerful cleaners designed to remove unwanted residues from many different substrates.
News from ACC Silicones (13 August 2003)
PCB cleaner removes burnt-on flux residues
ACC PCB cleaner has been designed to remove residues such as fluxes and solder paste from PCBs after soldering.
News from ACC Silicones (13 August 2003)
Flash MCUs take on high-end 8bit applications
Microchip's new 48 and 64Kbyte PICmicro Flash microcontrollers include added I/O, timers, a feature-rich peripheral set and field self-programmability.
News from Microchip Technology (13 August 2003)
Reference designs to ease next-generation comms
Cypress Semiconductor and Xilinx are working together to develop reference designs for next generation communications and memory products.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (13 August 2003)
Integration speeds system-level verification
EVE has joined the Verisity Interoperability Partners programme and has integrated its ZeBu with Verisity's Specman Elite verification process automation solution.
News from Emulation and Verification Engineering (EVE) (13 August 2003)
Sign up for latest news on environmental law
The RE4view newsletter aims to keep the electrical and electronic industries informed about the constantly changing developments in both European and worldwide enironmental legislation.
News from ERA Technology (13 August 2003)
Kits have scope for automotive applications
Fluke has introduced two new money-saving kits which are ideal for electronics technicians working on automotive systems. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (13 August 2003)
AMIS to second source power products
Intersil has taken on significant outsourced foundry capacity to meet the high demand for its power solutions.
News from Intersil (13 August 2003)
Development kit embeds MCUs with Wi-Fi links
Iosoft has released a new version of its microcontroller/802.11b development kit for designers of deeply embedded 8 and 16bit systems.
News from Iosoft (13 August 2003)
Speedy frugal convertors take on serial interfaces
The MAX1067 and MAX1068 200Ksample/s 14bit, multichannel serially interfaced ADCs connect directly to SPI, QSPI and Microwire devices without external logic.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (13 August 2003)
Ethernet connectors perform under harsh conditions
Users can now connect reliably to Ethernet devices even in the harshest environments with the introduction of RJ-45 field wireable Ethernet connectors from Molex.
News from Molex UK (13 August 2003)
Middleware to simplify F-35 real-time systems
BAE Systems Information and Electronic Warfare Systems has selected RTI's NDDS publish-subscribe middleware for its electronic warfare suite development on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme.
News from Real Time Innovations (13 August 2003)
PCI card adds eight serial ports
The Ultra Comm+8.PCI is a multi-interface, eight-port, Universal Bus compatible PCI adapter.
News from Sealevel Systems (13 August 2003)
Enclosure catalogue boasts 560 pages of data
The new 560-page catalogue from Sarel is an indispensable aid to fast and easy product selection for all who are involved in specifying or purchasing enclosures.
News from Sarel (13 August 2003)
Screen printer demand prompts expansion
SigmaPrint Technologies is expanding its production facility in Weymouth to cope with demand for the new MicroFlex screen printer.
News from SigmaPrint Technologies (13 August 2003)
Wafer producers see potential of microreplication
Tecan is experiencing significant interest from lateral thinking designers and OEMs due to its proven ability to produce ultrafine electroformed parts for next-generation micro-applications.
News from Tecan (13 August 2003)
SoC and software converge in set top box design
Toshiba and Convergence are developing a single-chip embedded DVB and multimedia home platform solution for Convergence's parent company, set top box manufacturer Galaxis Technology.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (13 August 2003)
Software-based MIDI solution cuts handset hardware
TTPCom has developed a software-based MIDI solution for mobile devices requiring advanced 'polyphonic' sound capabilities.
News from TTPCom (13 August 2003)
Power chips replace quarter-brick convertors
Vicor has adapted its new VI chips to the footprint and pinout of a telecomms-standard, through-hole quarter-brick intermediate bus "DC transformer".
News from Vicor UK (13 August 2003)
Voltage references claim new standards
Xicor reckons the performance of its new X60008CIS8-50 and X60008DIS8-50 5V reference devices eclipses many of the most accurate devices currently available.
News from Xicor (13 August 2003)
Acclaimed Flash microcontrollers go to extremes
Zilog has begun shipping extended-temperature versions of its award-winning eZ80Acclaim! family of Flash microcontrollers.
News from Zilog (13 August 2003)
Waterproof circulars snap to it
The Binder 720 series is a range of 16mm diameter, waterproof, circular connectors incorporates a unique snap-in method to provide fast, convenient and safe connect and disconnect.
News from Aerco (12 August 2003)
Power modules take more onboard
The Sanken SLA6800 Series is a family of compact, high-voltage intelligent power modules designed for use in three-phase motor drive inverter circuits for the control of domestic appliances.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (12 August 2003)
Guidant rewards supplier quality leadership
AMI Semiconductor has received a "supplier quality leadership award" from medical device industry giant, Guidant Corp.
News from AMI Semiconductor (12 August 2003)
Distribution deal opens CAN line
Amplicon Liveline has been appointed as UK distributor for RM Michaelides, the leading German manufacturer of CAN based products.
News from Amplicon (12 August 2003)
RTOS and stack speed PowerQUICC development
Continuing its ongoing collaboration with Metrowerks and Motorola, ARC International is supporting Motorola's MPC852 PowerQUICC I processor and the new low-cost Metrowerks MPC852 evaluation system.
News from ARC International (12 August 2003)
Full-size PICMG platform runs up to Pentium 4
The Commell FS-978 is a full-size PICMG platform based on the Intel 82865G and 82801EB chipset.
News from Commell (12 August 2003)
Drivers and protocols enhance real-time TCP-IP
Now available from Computer Solutions are a range of optional drivers and protocols to enhance the RT-IP portable embedded real-time TCP-IP stack from EBSnet.
News from Computer Solutions (12 August 2003)
Download module upgrades boxes in the field
User Application Article Cabot Communications has completed the largest single secure over-the-air upgrade of Freeview set top boxes in the UK using the Engineering Channel.
News from Cabot Communications (12 August 2003)
Profitless recovery raises threat of shortages
Design Chain Associates has raised the spectre of allocation returning in the next two to three quarters.
News from Design Chain Associates (12 August 2003)
Guide to optical and optoelectronic packaging
A new guide addresses the implementation of optical and optoelectronic packaging technologies.
News from Dynamix Technology (12 August 2003)
Generic PCB design standard comes up to date
IPC has updated its generic standard on printed board design.
News from Dynamix Technology (12 August 2003)
Keypads have legendary flexibility
Grayhill has developed a range of attractive and durable keypads and key modules that are simple and cost-efficient to customise. Brochure Available
News from EAO (12 August 2003)
3G roll-out to boost high-end smart card demand
2002 was a difficult year for smart card vendors with fierce competition in the low-end SIM market dampening revenue growth.
News from Frost and Sullivan (12 August 2003)
Single-chip MPEG-2 HDTV codec is a "first"
A new VASA LSI provides a single-chip HDTV 4:2:2 encoding and decoding solution.
News from Hitachi High-Technolgies (Electronic Components) (12 August 2003)
Slimline switchers squeeze in the power
The latest additions to the PS5R range of switched-mode DIN-rail mounting plastic-case power supplies from Idec Electronics provide the power of a traditional power supply in only half the space.
News from Idec Electronics (12 August 2003)
Inline depolarisers for low insertion loss
Intelmac's inline depolarisers are all-fibre Lyot type devices producing a very low degree of polarisation.
News from Intelmac (12 August 2003)
Guide to electronics adhesives
A selector guide from Intertronics introduces a new range of Dymax light and activator cure adhesives for bonding metal, ferrite, ceramics and providing strain relief for various wiring assemblies.
News from Intertronics (12 August 2003)
Chips keep cool about battery charging
The MAX1507 and MAX1508 are complete linear, constant-current/constant-voltage lithium-ion chargers that integrate constant temperature regulation in a tiny 9mm squared footprint.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (12 August 2003)
Distribution deal expands German exposure
Metcal has appointed Peter Jordan to distribute its hand soldering, rework, repair, optical inspection and fume extraction systems in Germany.
News from Metcal (12 August 2003)
PLL's six clocks simplfy line card design
Zarlink Semiconductor has a new high-performance analogue PLL timing chip for optical line cards operating at up to OC-192 rates.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (12 August 2003)
AMD to take over information appliance business
National Semiconductor has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Information Appliance (IA) business unit to Advanced Micro Devices.
News from National Semiconductor (12 August 2003)
Budget pricing for compact CANbus analyser
The IXXAT USB-to-CAN Compact offers CANbus developers a very reasonably-priced, completely portable CAN interface in a small, handy case.
News from Nohau UK (12 August 2003)
Structured cabling comes to Africa
KiTEK has entered into a certified system vendor agreement (CSV) with NORDX/CDT authorising KiTEK to sell and install NORDX/CDT's IBDN certified structured cabling systems.
News from Belden CDT (cables) (12 August 2003)
Concentrator promises optoelectronics efficiencies
A novel low-cost optical concentrator is design-adaptable for individual applications and provides performance levels of up to 50 times the maximum theoretical gain provided by a hemispherical lens.
News from Optical Antenna Solutions (12 August 2003)
Sensor seeks out true colours
Pacer Components has the industry's first integrated low-cost RGB colour sensor with a digital compatible interface. Brochure Available
News from Pacer International (12 August 2003)
Patent validates SoC technology
The US Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Palmchip Corp a key patent for its technology facilitating the easy connection of IP blocks within a system on chip design.
News from Palmchip Corporation (12 August 2003)
Battery power for remote medical diagnosis unit
User Application Article High-performance, compact format MP series prismatic lithium-ion rechargeable batteries play a key role in success of the Tempus 2000 remote medical diagnosis unit. Brochure Available
News from Saft Lithium Battery Division (12 August 2003)
Chipset empowers faster Wi-Fi
User Application Article D-Link is set to launch a new family of 802.11g+ products based on the TI TNETW1130 chipset that delivers up to an 8x improvement over 802.11b average throughputs.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (12 August 2003)
New venture to tap Indian software knowhow
Bangalore-based Dover Software India is a new joint venture between Universal Instruments and DEK International to establish a software engineering organisation in India.
News from Universal Instruments (12 August 2003)
More power to modular supply range
Astec Power has added new output power ratings to its versatile MP modular power supply series.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (12 August 2003)
Novel contact enables high-speed interfaces
Ardent Concepts has developed a new line of contactors and interconnect interfaces based on its novel Redundant Contact interconnect technology.
News from Ardent Concepts (11 August 2003)
High-density bundle for DSP-based speech comnms
Telephony and speech developers now have a further compelling option for building applications with a large number of ports.
News from Aculab (11 August 2003)
Design service cuts the cost outsourcing SoCs
A new service aims to allow enterprises without specialist electronics skills to exploit the benefits of SoC technology.
News from Cambridge Consultants (11 August 2003)
Silicon rubber keypads made to order
Components Bureau has a new range of custom-produced silicon rubber keypads for telecomms, instrumentation, portable and handheld equipment.
News from Components Bureau (11 August 2003)
LCD panel takes on low-profile touchscreen tasks
The new 1247L 12.1in LCD rear-mount touch monitor from Elo TouchSystems extends the company's range of chassis touch LCDs from 12.1 to 18in.
News from Elo Touchsystems (11 August 2003)
Anatronic joins ATeG
Advanced Technology Group (ATeG), the company formed by some of Europe's leading design-in distributors, has gained a new partner in the form of Anatronic.
News from GD Technik (11 August 2003)
Digital interpolation boosts DAC performance
The MAX5858 is a dual, 10bit, 300Msample/s DAC with integrated digital interpolation filters.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (11 August 2003)
Dummies cover new miniature package specs
Practical Components can now supply dummy resistors in the metric 0402 size for process development and planning.
News from Practical Components (11 August 2003)
Processor speeds BenQ to rewritable DVD market
User Application Article BenQ is using Philips' Nexperia PNX7850 processor to lead the speed race for DVD+R/+RW optical engines for PC applications.
News from NXP Semiconductors (11 August 2003)
Battery power for Bluetooth payment terminals
User Application Article Financial transactions systems company Ingenico has chosen Saft VH AA Ni-MH batteries to power its two latest wireless payment terminals. Brochure Available
News from Saft Rechargeable Battery Systems (11 August 2003)
McCranie and Smith come onboard
Dan McCranie and Robert (Bob) H Smith have joined the Board of Directors at Virage Logic Corp.
News from Virage Logic (11 August 2003)
Smart antennas wade into the mainstream
According to a new study, smart antenna technology is now deployed in one out of every ten basestations in the world.
News from Visant Strategies (11 August 2003)
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