News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 12 October
to Saturday 18 October 2003
UK source for Brazilian kiosk printers
Able Systems has signed a new distribution agreement with Brazil-based printer manufacturer Bematech International.
News from Able Systems (17 October 2003)
CPUs lead core family performance
The ARM1156T2-S and ARM1156T2F-S cores are based on the ARMv6 instruction set architecture and are aimed at a wide range of deeply embedded storage, automotive networking and imaging applications.
News from ARM (17 October 2003)
Dual LDOs have microprocessor reset option
Microchip's new dual CMOS low-dropout regulators offer two LDOs in a single package.
News from Microchip Technology (17 October 2003)
Mains distribution unit repowers racks in order
The SMS 110 is a 10-way serial control mains unit featuring a purpose-designed multipurpose microcontroller.
News from Bryant Broadcast and Data Communications (17 October 2003)
Power switches meet "green" standby targets
Three new Fairchild power switch (FPS) products feature burst mode operation in standby mode (consuming less than 0.1W at 265V AC) to support the International Energy Agency's "1W initiative".
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (17 October 2003)
Munich debut for benchtop vision inspection system
Kaisertech is launching its own-brand, benchtop vision inspection system on the HDSA stand at Productronica. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (17 October 2003)
Easy integration for MP3 encoder solutions
CuTe Solutions has enlisted Kane Computing to promote and sell its MP3 encoder libraries in Western Europe. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (17 October 2003)
Powerful claims for core quartet
MIPS Technologies has revealed further details of the highest performing 32bit synthesisable core family within the embedded market.
News from MIPS Technologies (17 October 2003)
Driver IC for takes on high-power LEDs
Melexis has developed a new programmable single chip CMOS LED driver for high-power (1W) LEDs.
News from Melexis (17 October 2003)
Smoother performance from upgraded capacitors
New smoothing capacitor technology from Micromark C and CD offers designers of switch mode power supplies reduced costs, higher reliability and longer life.
News from Micromark C and CD (17 October 2003)
Full range of fine-pitch test probes
A number of new devices have been added to the range of fine-pitch test probes available from Peak Test Services, making it probably the most comprehensive range available in the UK.
News from Peak Test Services (17 October 2003)
SIP server uses AdvancedTCA form factor
At Telecom Geneva, Radisys has been demonstrating the industry's first high-density SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) server with scalable performance in an AdvancedTCA form factor.
News from RadiSys Corporation (17 October 2003)
Magnetic isolators overcome opto limitations
A range of high-speed IsoLoop magnetic isolators is now available from stock from Rhopoint Components.
News from Rhopoint Components (17 October 2003)
High Q for 3MHz thin-film chip inductors
The new HPL range of thin-film chip inductors operates at frequencies as high as 3GHz and is designed for use in such applications as cellular phones, telecommunications networks and filter circuits.
News from Rhopoint Components (17 October 2003)
Boost convertors go linear when needed
A new family of synchronous 1.5A switch DC/DC boost convertors features linear regulation functionality for battery-powered electronics.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (17 October 2003)
Investment expands PCB capabilities
TT Electronics Prestwick Circuits is continuing its capital expenditure programme with the purchase of a new electroless line and automatic optical inspection (AOI) machine.
News from Prestwick Circuits (17 October 2003)
Customer wins prompt Molex award
Molex has named TTI as its 2003 UK distributor of the year. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe (17 October 2003)
Reliable connection for photovoltaic modules
The second generation of Solarlok connector systems delivers a flexible system solution for easy and reliable interconnection between photovoltaic modules and the DC/AC convertor. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (17 October 2003)
Zorian named as influencer of technology
Virage Logic Chief Scientist Dr Yervant Zorian has been named by EE Times as one of a few key individuals who have influenced the course of semiconductor technology development.
News from Virage Logic (17 October 2003)
Platform strategy speeds FPGA-based MCU design
Platform8051 is an integrated platform solution initially consisting of six popular pre-integrated and preverified intellectual property cores.
News from Actel Europe (16 October 2003)
64bit SBC comes with Intel seal of approval
The NuPRO-900 provides maximum system bus, memory and I/O bandwidth to expand end user performance, scalability and productivity in a myriad of applications. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (16 October 2003)
More options for entry-level racking
APW Standard Products Group has added an 800mm-deep version and additional bays to its IMstart entry-level racking family.
News from APW Enclosure Solutions (16 October 2003)
Configurable processor optimises speed and power
The new ARC 600 architecture is claimed as the industry's smallest and lowest power RISC/DSP-based 32bit configurable processor.
News from ARC International (16 October 2003)
Low-closure-force gasket is cost-effective screen
Designed to provide an economical EMI shielding solution in high-volume applications, Soft-Shield 3500 is a low-closure-force gasket that is available in over 90 different profiles.
News from Chomerics Europe (16 October 2003)
Pioneer signs up for pan-European software suite
Pioneer has selected Cabot's pan-European digital TV software suite to adapt its first DBR-TF100GB freeview digital receiver for launch into further free-to-air European digital terrestrial markets.
News from Cabot Communications (16 October 2003)
Sheet aids shock control in small spaces
A novel high damping thin gel sheet is soft enough to absorb shock and vibration at just 1mm thickness.
News from Gel-Mec UK (16 October 2003)
Modular AdvancedTCA lineup aids infrastructure
This week at Telecom World in Switzerland Intel released a suite of NetStructure products based on the AdvancedTCA specification featuring its microprocessors and network processors.
News from Intel Corporation (16 October 2003)
Half-width switcher fills a gap
Lambda has added a half-width 750W 1U unit to its Genesys family of ground-breaking rack-mount, programmable switch mode power supplies. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (16 October 2003)
Seminars address network monitoring and analysis
Livingston is partnering with NetTest, Tektronix and Fluke Networks on a series of individual seminars across Europe this Autumn. Brochure Available
News from Livingston UK (16 October 2003)
Multiphase controllers run up to six phases
A new family of multiphase controllers meet the stringent requirements of VR10.x computing power demands.
News from ON Semiconductor (16 October 2003)
SMD convertor saves space at the point of load
The Y5117P is heralded as the industry's first surface mountable, vertical SIP point-of-load convertor.
News from Power-One (16 October 2003)
Modular multiple-output supply puts power to test
A new multi-output programmable DC power system offers power modules as high as 2.4kW.
News from Xantrex Technology (16 October 2003)
IEEE endorses Accellera standards
Accellera's Advanced Library Format (ALF) has been approved as IEEE1603-2003.
News from Accellera (15 October 2003)
FPGA core outperforms 8051 microcontrollers
The Core8051 8bit high-performance embedded microcontroller is an IP core optimised for Actel's nonvolatile, single-chip ProASIC Plus, Axcelerator, SX-A and RTSX-S FPGAs.
News from Actel Europe (15 October 2003)
Power amplifier simplifies machine control
The latest addition to the DigitalPower Block amplifier family is a 190V, 7A power management component.
News from Agile Systems (15 October 2003)
Hybrid monitor cable takes audio, video and power
A novel hybrid monitor cable improves performance over legacy BBC PIF8/1 combined video/audio/power cable types.
News from Bryant Broadcast and Data Communications (15 October 2003)
Patch panels bring USB and FireWire to studio use
Bryant Broadcast has launched "back to back" patch panels for both USB and FireWire/IEEE1394a protocols.
News from Bryant Broadcast and Data Communications (15 October 2003)
Bluetooth designs for 2.5G applications
Cambridge Silicon Radio is working with TTPCom to produce fully integrated 2.5G and Bluetooth solutions for wireless device manufacturers.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (15 October 2003)
Acquisition board runs up to 125Msample/s
The Spectrum Mi70 series has been designed to meet requirements for ultrafast bit capture and generation with speeds up to125Msample/s.
News from Dataquest Solutions (15 October 2003)
Mass imaging improves IC thermal performance
DEK has successfully applied mass imaging techniques to improve the uniformity of thermal interface material deposited between a silicon die and its package lid during semiconductor packaging.
News from DEK (15 October 2003)
Reliable touch components for industrial use
Display Technology has won the rights to distribute Inotouch Technologies touchscreen products for the UK and Ireland.
News from Display Technology (15 October 2003)
Global foundry support for IC design tools
Users of Tanner EDA mixed-signal design tools now have easy access to X-Fab IC fabrication facilities following the introduction of support for the tools in free development kits from the foundry.
News from EDA Solutions (15 October 2003)
Five steps towards world-class manufacturing
Fibercore Ltd is aiming to reinforce its market leadership when it undertakes a programme of "5S" production efficiency training later this month.
News from Fibercore (15 October 2003)
LCD module provides top optical performance
Designed specifically to meet the needs of industrial applications, the TX14D11VM1CBA is a 5.7in quarter-VGA transmissive colour TFT LCD module claimed to provide superb optical performance.
News from Hitachi Europe - Display Products Group (15 October 2003)
Serial transceivers toughen up against ESD
The ISL8483E and ISL8485E enhanced transceivers provide the high electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection required for many industrial and commercial applications.
News from Intersil (15 October 2003)
Motherboard offers thin-client solution
A new thin client solution adapts one of the industry's smallest, most highly integrated Mini-ITX motherboards into a flexible and reliable computer platform for embedded engineering.
News from JK Microsystems (15 October 2003)
MEMS startup wins share of DARPA project
Memtronics Corp has received a $3.69 million, three-year research contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) entitled "Robust, reliable RF MEMS capacitive switches".
News from Memtronics Corp (15 October 2003)
Catalogue has all the right connections
Designed to be extremely user friendly, a new 454-page full-colour catalogue illustrates Molex' huge industrial product capabilities.
News from Molex UK (15 October 2003)
Remote control removes need for PSU mains switch
The MPB125-4350R is a 125W AC/DC power supply providing remote on/off functionality.
News from Power-One (15 October 2003)
Sony recognises green practices
QuickLogic has been awarded a certificate indicating its compliance with the Sony Green Partner Environmental Quality Approval Programme.
News from QuickLogic (15 October 2003)
Drivers go high and low to simplify power design
Two new combined 600V high- and low-side driver ICs feature integrated protection and are ideal for half-bridge MOSFET or IGBT circuits used in lighting ballasts, power supplies and motor drives.
News from International Rectifier (15 October 2003)
Artisan to provide library support
Artisan Components is to develop and deliver its intellectual property library products for 1st Silicon's advanced 0.15-micron CMOS process.
News from X-Fab Sarawak (15 October 2003)
White LED driver has built-in soft-start
The HV9903 is a fixed-frequency DC/DC boost convertor IC designed to drive up to six white LEDs with constant current at efficiencies over 85%.
News from Supertex (15 October 2003)
ADC claims speed record
The ADS7881 is the first successive approximation analogue-to-digital convertor at any resolution to achieve 4Msample/s.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (15 October 2003)
VME boards support speedy transfers
Thales Computers is to provide support for 2eSST transfers on VME systems running under VxWorks.
News from Thales Computers (15 October 2003)
Cellular data module handles leading-edge rates
User Application Article TTPCom has achieved a 216Kbit/s download using its recently announced Edge module.
News from TTPCom (15 October 2003)
Low-jitter DLL macros target DDR interfaces
A new line of delay-locked loop analogue hard macros is aimed at high-speed, DDR-style interface applications.
News from True Circuits (15 October 2003)
Introductory offer on new SMT platform
Universal Instruments is offering its new AdVantis platform at a special introductory price of just Eur 110,000 as it launches the machine at Productronica 2003.
News from Universal Instruments (15 October 2003)
NEC licenses novel nonvolatile memory
Six months after its initial contract for embedded SRAM, Virage Logic has expanded its license agreement with NEC Electronics to include its NOVeA nonvolatile electrically alterable embedded memories.
News from Virage Logic (15 October 2003)
Lanham targets Japanese expansion
Virage Logic is strengthening its support for the Japanese electronics market with the appointment of Richard (Dick) N Lanham as Director of Japan Business.
News from Virage Logic (15 October 2003)
DC fans slot in to boost airflow
The Adda range of 80mm DC fans is now available in 38mm thickness as well as 15, 20 and 25mm, providing powerful upgrade for widely used 80 x 80 x 38mm AC fans.
News from Aerco (14 October 2003)
Budget FPGAs enable speedy storage appliance
User Application Article Texas Memory Systems (TMS) has used multiple Altera Cyclone FPGAs to enable the breakthrough performance of its RamSan-320 data storage appliance.
News from Altera Europe (14 October 2003)
Automotive power MOSFET half-bridge controller IC
The A3946 is a half-bridge power control IC designed specifically for applications that require high-power unidirectional DC motors and other inductive loads.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (14 October 2003)
ARM semiconductor programme enhanced
With a new starter kit from ARM, semiconductor companies can get hold of the first Jazelle technology-enabled ARM core
News from ARM (14 October 2003)
SystemVerilog proposed for standardisation
As part of its strategy to ensure unified standards for advanced design and verification, Cadence has now announced its support for SystemVerilog.
News from Cadence Design Systems (14 October 2003)
Inspection system leads Munich launches
Ekra will launch a new 3D post print inspection system as well as new screen printing equipment at this years' Productronica next month in Munich, Germany.
News from Ekra (14 October 2003)
Kaufman Award for Newton
A Richard Newton, Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, is this year's recipient of the prestigious Phil Kaufman Award.
News from EDA Consortium (14 October 2003)
M2M set to dominate cellular landscape
A new report predicts that the number of cellular machine-to-machine connections will overtake the number of cellphone subscribers in North America, Western Europe and Japan within eight years.
News from E-principles (14 October 2003)
Backplane connector crams in the contacts
The AirMax VS backplane connector system offers designers a pin density providing up to 50 differential pair or 150 single ended connections per 25mm daughtercard slot spacing.
News from FCI (14 October 2003)
Tiny claims for watch crystal
Measuring just 3.2 x 1.2mm with an extremely low profile of 0.95mm, the FSN is claimed to be the smallest miniature watch crystal available.
News from Fox Electronics (14 October 2003)
Four-PLL design boosts PC clock accuracy
IDT has entered the PC clock market with a family of devices (CV104, CV105, CV107 and CV109) aimed at current desktop computing platforms.
News from IDT (14 October 2003)
Image capture cards compress to new standard
The DS-4000 range of PCI image capture and compression cards is based on H.264/MPEG4-AVC compression standards. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (14 October 2003)
Keycaps feature choice of illumination
The 1X is a rectangular keycap measuring 7.4 x 9.4mm and giving an overall switch height of 18.5mm.
News from MECI (14 October 2003)
FPGA platform speeds PCI Express development
A new flexible development solution supports a variety of uses in the development, prototyping and verification of PCI Express-based systems in FPGAs.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (14 October 2003)
Equivalence checker exploits multiple CPUs
The FormalPro MP multiprocessor equivalence checker features a new scalable distributed architecture that uses multiple CPUs to increase the capacity and speed of verification and regression runs.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (14 October 2003)
Digital interface simplifies WLAN core
NewLogic Technologies has developed a WLAN dual-band radio IP core in CMOS technology with a digital interface.
News from Wipro-NewLogic (14 October 2003)
Speedy crosspoint switch improves timing margins
The NBSG72A is a silicon germanium (SiGe) based high-bandwidth fully differential crosspoint switch with output level select capabilities.
News from ON Semiconductor (14 October 2003)
Six volumes to latest "industry bible"
RS Components UK has launched its latest catalogue and CD-ROM.
News from RS Components UK (14 October 2003)
Batteries power up audience research by GPS
User Application Article Saft lithium batteries are at the heart of a revolutionary device that is helping the advertising industry measure the audience of outdoor posters. Brochure Available
News from Saft Lithium Battery Division (14 October 2003)
Tools run faster on latest 64bit systems
The key components of Synopsys' Galaxy design and Discovery verification platforms are now available on Intel Itanium 2-based systems running the 64bit Linux operating system.
News from Synopsys (14 October 2003)
Real-time FPGA modules take memory onboard
A new series of Heron-FPGA modules combines high-density Virtex-II FPGAs with up to 8M gates with up to 512Mbyte of onboard memory.
News from Traquair Data Systems (14 October 2003)
Multilayer chip varistor protects portable devices
TDK has begun volume production of the industry's first 0201 type multilayer chip varistor.
News from TDK Electronics Europe (14 October 2003)
Analogue devices shrink to NanoStar packages
Texas Instruments is now supplying a selection of analogue devices in its NanoStar wafer chip-scale packaging.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (14 October 2003)
Ethernet transport solutions on show in Geneva
TranSwitch will showcase its premier VLSI solutions for Ethernet and Sonet/SDH transport this week at ITU Telecom World 2003 in Geneva, Switzerland.
News from TranSwitch Europe (14 October 2003)
Triband camera handset makes show in record time
TTPCom customer, MiraeComm of Korea, will be demonstrating its new camera phone this week at the ITU Telecom show in Geneva.
News from TTPCom (14 October 2003)
Bennett takes on European role
Universal Instruments has made key management appointments to roles that head up its European operation and direct the development of its market leading surface mount placement range.
News from Universal Instruments (14 October 2003)
Partner programme smoothes IP adoption
Virage Logic has broadened and renamed its partner programme and has added 16 new members.
News from Virage Logic (14 October 2003)
Queens University Belfast gains new research lab
Xilinx is providing major financial and technology support for a significant new research project at Queens University Belfast.
News from Xilinx (14 October 2003)
Aries upgrades quality system
Aries Electronics has received its ISO9001:2000 upgrade certification, based on an audit performed by the company's independent audit company, Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance of Houston, Texas.
News from Aries Electronics (13 October 2003)
Wider availability for RF connectors
Amphenol RF has signed Nu Horizons RF to distribute its coaxial connectivity products within the USA, Canada and Mexico.
News from Amphenol RF (13 October 2003)
DC modules build up multikilowatt power systems
Advanced Power Conversion has a new DC/DC bulk power system primarily intended for telecomms service providers.
News from Powerstax (13 October 2003)
Whirlwind storms ahead
Aculab and SkunkWorks Australia have formed a strategic alliance - creating a storm with Whirlwind.
News from Aculab (13 October 2003)
Programmable pot aims for audio applications
The CAT5116 is a new digitally programmable potentiometer for audio and optical equipment, featuring a 100-tap, log-taper resistance with nonvolatile memory storage of wiper position.
News from Catalyst Semiconductor (13 October 2003)
Online inspection improves stencil accuracy
DEK has added state-of-the-art stencil inspection capabilities in its advanced stencil manufacturing operations.
News from DEK (13 October 2003)
Conrad takes charge
Bob Conrad has accepted the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Fairchild Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Group (ICG).
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (13 October 2003)
Distributed MTP3 stack for fault tolerant comms
Force Computers has enhanced its StackWare telecomms protocol software with the addition of a distributed MTP3 layer to the SS7 stack.
News from Force Computers (13 October 2003)
High performance and low prices for bench scopes
The WaveRunner 6000 is the latest generation of the popular WaveRunner range of DSOs, featuring five models covering a bandwidth range from 350MHz to 2GHz.
News from LeCroy (13 October 2003)
Honeywell licenses novel memory technology
Motorola is to provide Honeywell with access to its magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) technology under a new licensing agreement.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (13 October 2003)
Contract win for broadband satellite timing system
Nera Broadband Satellite has awarded a contract for the design, manufacture and supply of the timing and reference subsystem for gateways to be used in the iPStar satellite system.
News from Precise Time and Frequency (13 October 2003)
Decoder chip reaches the Pinnacle of PC TV
User Application Article Pinnacle Systems has chosen Philips' SAA7134 A/V decoder chip for its PCTV stereo.
News from NXP Semiconductors (13 October 2003)
UK wireless expertise heads for China
Plextek will be part of a delegation to showcase the UK's wireless expertise and capability at a high technology fair in China.
News from Plextek (13 October 2003)
New name reveals Radiatron's parentage
To underline the strength of being part of the Acal group, electromechanical specialist Radiatron is being renamed Acal Radiatron, with several new franchises, a new website and a new brochure.
News from ACAL Radiatron (13 October 2003)
Pair to promote mobile video interface
Seiko Epson and Renesas Technology are to jointly develop open-standard specifications for a high-speed interface optimised for the display requirements of next-generation mobile applications.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (13 October 2003)
EMC testing complies with Ford specifications
RFI is now approved by the Ford Motor Company as an approved EMC test laboratory for testing to the Ford engineering standard ES-XW7T-1A278-AB.
News from RFI Global Services (13 October 2003)
RS tops Schaffner distribution league
Schaffner EMC has named RS Components as its distributor of the year for 2003.
News from RS Components UK (13 October 2003)
Embedded CPU cuts cost and time in location system
User Application Article An unnamed customer has chosen the Medallion CPU module to power an automatic vehicle location application.
News from Technical Solutions (13 October 2003)
Reference boards support 64bit development
A new range of reference boards will speed the design and testing of digital consumer electronics and networking applications based on the TX49 family of 64bit MIPS-based RISC embedded processors.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (13 October 2003)
Low-profile inverters shrink backlight supplies
The latest power supply module from Taiyo Yuden's innovative range of low-profile inverters aims to meet continuing miniaturisation design requirements.
News from Young Electronics Group (13 October 2003)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 108
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