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News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date

Sunday 24 August
to Saturday 30 August 2003

Flash FPGAs meet military specs

ProASIC Plus FPGAs are now available tested and verified to operate over the full military temperature range (-55 to +125C).

News from Actel Europe (29 August 2003)

Circulars are immune to vibration

The Binder 707 Series is one of the most compact ranges of small circular connectors on the market.

News from Aerco (29 August 2003)

Test supplies like it hot

The XFR Series of power supplies is a range of high-power (2.8kW) units with various combinations of voltage and current capability.

News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (29 August 2003)

Bluetooth software supports wireless RTOS

Cambridge Silicon Radio and Accelerated Technology have collaborated to bring full support for the Nucleus RTOS embedded in many wireless applications.

News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (29 August 2003)

Meyr leads technical advisory board

CoWare has set up a Technical Advisory Board (TAB) to be chaired by Dr Heinrich Meyr, the company's Chief Scientist and Professor at Aachen University of Technology.

News from CoWare (29 August 2003)

Fibre-optic collimator and refocusing assemblies

Glen Spectra has three new series of fibre optic collimator and refocusing assemblies.

News from Glen Spectra (29 August 2003)

Lightning protection sets worldwide standard

A range of quarter-wave lightning protectors sets a new worldwide standard.

News from Huber+Suhner (29 August 2003)

SSRs handle heavy surges

Power-IO has developed a novel family of solid-state relays that include the Maximum Surge Survival technology for a triple-layer barrier against damage from voltage fluctuations.

News from Power-io (29 August 2003)

Support moves to a higher plane

Wind River Systems has expanded its customer support programme.

News from Wind River Systems (29 August 2003)

Record year for radio specialist

Wood and Douglas reports a record year supplying products for telemetry, broadcast and security applications.

News from Wood and Douglas (29 August 2003)

Console contract is entertaining fare

Abacus Group is to supply, install and maintain a new generation of television-style entertainment consoles in London taxis, for in-taxi broadcast specialist Cabvision.

News from Abacus Group (28 August 2003)

Conference is dedicated to passive components

The 17th annual CARTS-Europe conference will take place from 27th to 30th October 2003 in Stuttgart, Germany.

News from CARTS-Europe (28 August 2003)

Subcompact SBC has all bases covered

A new low-power, subcompact single board computer features an innovative design allowing it to be ordered in any one of four different configurations.

News from Display Solutions (28 August 2003)

Robot solderers march through repetitive tasks

The Apollo Seiko range of bench-top robotic soldering units is ideal for repetitive selective soldering applications where solder joint quality and consistency are essential.  Brochure Available 

News from Kaisertech (28 August 2003)

Connectors and cables meet multimedia specs

A new series of High Definition Multimedia Interface connectors and cable assemblies help enable an uncompressed all digital interface between consumer electronics equipment and A/V monitors.

News from Molex UK (28 August 2003)

Backplane speeds differential pairs

Engineers can achieve up to 5.0Gbit/s bandwidth per signal pair with the launch of the new VHDM-HSD 6-row module-to-backplane connector system from Molex.

News from Molex UK (28 August 2003)

Cat 6 turns one

 Technical Background Article  Paul Kish of NORDX/CDT looks at the latest developments in Category 6 cabling.

News from Belden CDT (cables) (28 August 2003)

Modular connectors in the dock

The ODU-MAC modular interconnection and docking system can combine power, signal, high frequency, fibre optic and compressed air connectors in one module.

News from ODU UK (28 August 2003)

Scaler switches TV designs to LCDs

The Nexperia PNX300x Digital One Chip (DOC) reference design includes the SAA6713 scaler IC for use in mid-end liquid crystal display (LCD) television sets.

News from NXP Semiconductors (28 August 2003)

Easy integration for low power GPS module

The XE1610-OEMPVT is an autonomous "ready-to-plug" GPS solution that can be easily integrated into customer products.

News from RF Solutions (28 August 2003)

Davies reaches Summit

Summit Microelectronics has appointed Rick Davies Vice-President of Worldwide Marketing and Business Development.

News from Summit Microelectronics (28 August 2003)

Single-chip router speeds modems to market

 User Application Article  Westell Technologies is using TI's DSL router-on-a-chip to support the recently announced expansion of its family of WireSpeed modems.

News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (28 August 2003)

Platforms aid strategic embedded development

Customer Specific Platforms (CSPs) are the next step in Wind River's integrated embedded platform strategy.

News from Wind River Systems (28 August 2003)

Addons speed wireless terminal testing

Willtek Communications has developed two new products to enhance the radio terminal testing capabilities of wireless service factories.

News from Willtek Communications (28 August 2003)

Codecs chip in to next-generation digital audio

A new family of multichannel input devices is available for the next generation of Class-D DVD players, AV receivers, digital set-top boxes and digital effects processors and recordable media.

News from Wolfson Microelectronics (28 August 2003)

Irish acquisition opens up Gigabit Ethernet market

Agere Systems has acquired Massana, a privately held developer of Gigabit Ethernet-over-copper physical layer device (PHY) technologies.

News from Agere Systems (27 August 2003)

New package cuts FET thermal resistance

Agilent Technologies has put its highest linearity E-pHEMT field effect transistor in a new lower-thermal-resistance version of the miniature 2 x 2mm 8-pin leadless plastic chip carrier package.  Brochure Available 

News from Avago Technologies (27 August 2003)

Growing sales edge Ansoft towards profit

Ansoft Corp has published financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2004, ended 31st July 2003.

News from Ansoft Europe (27 August 2003)

SBC develops budget networking applications

Arcom is addressing the demand for low cost controllers with network enabled communications and I/O control by offering a new development kit for the 25MHz 386EX-based Merlin.  Brochure Available 

News from Eurotech (27 August 2003)

Easy answer two single- and double-sided layout

Sprint-Layout is a simple layout tool for creating single- and double-sided PCBs.

News from Abacom Ingenieurgesellschaft (27 August 2003)

Website is big on microdisplays

CRL Opto is now providing web surfers the opportunity to learn more about its high resolution SXGA (1280 x 1024) reflective microdisplays and their various applications.

News from Forth Dimension Displays (27 August 2003)

PCI acquisition boards handle fast datastreams

With an aggregate sample rate up to 200Msample/s, the MI30 series of PCI data acquisition boards provides a way to capture the extremely rapid signal events with excellent resolution.

News from Dataquest Solutions (27 August 2003)

Secure Digital connectors help keep data safe

FCI has added two Secure Digital (SD) memory card connectors to its multimedia product range.

News from FCI (27 August 2003)

Green initiative aids RoHS compliance

IDT has revealed its plan to deliver integrated circuits compliant with the requirements of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive.

News from IDT (27 August 2003)

Embedded boards take flexible approach to DSP

Signalogic manufactures PC/104 DSP boards and associated interface cards for use in a wide range of embedded applications, such as data collection, telephony and audio transmission and processing.  Brochure Available 

News from Kane Computing (27 August 2003)

Daughterboard extends DSP systems to Ethernet

The DSK.91C111 is an Ethernet daughterboard for the C6000 and C5000 series of DSK boards from Spectrum Digital and Texas Instruments.  Brochure Available 

News from Kane Computing (27 August 2003)

Blackfin development board runs uCLinux

Kane Computing now has Blackfin DSP boards running uCLinux.  Brochure Available 

News from Kane Computing (27 August 2003)

Legend raises sales in spite of SARS

Legend Group has announced its results for the first quarter ended 30th June 2003.

News from QDI (27 August 2003)

DVD platform gains more fans

Philips has gained two more key customers for its industry-proven Nexperia DVD+R/+RW system solution.

News from NXP Semiconductors (27 August 2003)

Switches protect automotive power systems

Intelligent power switches increase automotive electrical system reliability, reduce weight and simplify circuits.

News from International Rectifier (27 August 2003)

New HQ to streamline US operations

Thales Computers is relocating its US headquarters to an updated facility in Raleigh, North Carolina.

News from Thales Computers (27 August 2003)

Military-spec D-types available from stock

A deal between Tyco Electronics and TTI gives Europe's mil/aero design community instant access to a huge range of micro D connectors with no minimum order restrictions.  Brochure Available 

News from TTI Europe (27 August 2003)

Audio transistors are temperature compensated

The new Sanken SAPM01 Series of temperature-compensated audio transistors are now available from Allegro MicroSystems Europe.

News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (26 August 2003)

Photodetectors are sensitive sorts

Anritsu has two new photodetector products for 10Gbit/s applications, to complement its existing range of DFB and pumping lasers.

News from Anritsu (UK) (26 August 2003)

New process support laboratory for China

DEK is expanding its presence in China with the opening of a new process characterisation laboratory in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province.

News from DEK (26 August 2003)

Handheld medical laser is right on the button

 User Application Article  The combined strengths of three Arizona-based companies has culminated in a revolutionary new medical device.

News from InPlay Technologies, Duraswitch Division (26 August 2003)

LEDs for lighting and display applications

A new industry report assesses global market opportunities for light emitting diodes (LEDs).

News from Intertech-Pira (26 August 2003)

FPGA forum looks ahead to molecular electronics

FPGA devices based on electronic nanotechnology and in particular molecular electronics hold the key to the future of computing and the sustainability of Moore's Law.  Brochure Available 

News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (26 August 2003)

Workshop to address UK strategy for microsystems

A special event to be held at Cranfield University will address the future of microsystems in the UK and its importance to our industry.

News from MMA (Microsystems Manufacturing Association) (26 August 2003)

Compact RF connection on a budget

Designed to replace two or three RF connectors with a single board-to-board connection, IMP connectors are an ideal solution where cost effectiveness and quick mounting matter.

News from Radiall (26 August 2003)

AdvancedTCA on the shelf

Rittal has introduced the first of a range of 13U AdvancedTCA (ATCA) shelves designed to comply with the PICMG 3.0 specification and aimed at next generation telecommunications systems.  Brochure Available 

News from Rittal (26 August 2003)

Frugal regulators hit the road

New MOS voltage regulators for automotive applications combine ultra-low current consumption and miniature package size with extended temperature operation and high levels of integrated protection.

News from Rohm Electronics (26 August 2003)

SBC has military appeal

SBS Technologies will show its VG5 high performance single board computer for the first time in the UK at the forthcoming DSEi Show (9th-12th September 2003).

News from SBS Technologies (26 August 2003)

Evaluation kits check out FireWire module

Two new FireWire interface EVM kits provide easy and ready to use mechanisms for streaming data from a parallel digital hardware interface to an IEEE1394 network connection at up to 32Mbyte/s.

News from Traquair Data Systems (26 August 2003)

Single-gate logic devices shrink and save

World's smallest and thinnest single-gate logic devices save space and reduce power consumption.

News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (26 August 2003)

Software embeds multimedia into TV designs

ANT PurePlay is a TV application that enables consumers to view, play, and manage digital media files, including photos, audio and video.

News from ANT (25 August 2003)

P4 board optimises memory bandwidth

The EMB-9277 is an Intel Pentium 4 ATX industrial mainboard.

News from Avalue Technology (25 August 2003)

Bluetooth UART takes EEPROM onboard for ID

A novel space-saving UART for Compact Flash Bluetooth card designs includes an integrated parallel EEPROM, thereby saving precious board space.

News from Elan Digital Systems (25 August 2003)

Adhesives keep their distance

Dymax 821-GEL G-20 and G-50 choke and transformer adhesives contain particles sized to maintain appropriate gaps and simplify the process of bonding gapped e-cores.

News from Intertronics (25 August 2003)

High-efficiency convertors shrink for handset use

A new family of 4MHz high-efficiency step-down DC/DC convertors provide up to 500mA of continuous current at output voltages as low as 0.6V in tiny SOT23 and thin DFN packages.

News from Maxim Integrated Products (25 August 2003)

Head start for network communications developers

Metrowerks reckons it has simplified and accelerated application development for Motorola systems containing the PowerPC instruction set architecture with its latest release.

News from Metrowerks Europe (25 August 2003)

Website brings it all together

The new Penny + Giles website brings together all disciplines of work from aerospace and motorsport to broadcasting and recording.  Brochure Available 

News from Penny + Giles (25 August 2003)

Audio specialist sets up IP brokerage

Audio development and licensing specialist Sensaura has created a world-class centre of excellence for audio intellectual property (IP) brokering.

News from Sensaura (25 August 2003)

Connector range comes of age

Bucking market trends, Switchtec has reported a 30% increase in its sales of Euroclamp connector products compared with 2002.

News from Switchtec (25 August 2003)

Medical supplies simplify compliance

Fully approved to medical safety and EMC specifications, two new switching power supplies cut system time to market by simplifying the task of obtaining compliance for medical equipment.

News from XP Power (25 August 2003)

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