News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 8 February
to Saturday 14 February 2004
Automotive quality system upgraded
AB Automotive Electronics has become one of the first UK-based manufacturing companies to achieve registration under the ISO/TS16949:2002 automotive quality system standard.
News from AB Automotive Electronics (13 February 2004)
FPGAs aid red planet missions
Actel's radiation-tolerant and radiation-hardened FPGAs have returned to Mars, playing critical roles throughout both the American and European missions.
News from Actel Europe (13 February 2004)
Set-top boxes bound for Georgia
Amino has started shipments of its low-cost AmiNet110 ultraminiature set-top box to Georgia-based Ringgold Telephone Company.
News from Amino Communications (13 February 2004)
Coax connectors perform up to 110GHz
The W1 connector is a coaxial interface system with excellent RF performance up to 110GHz, making it well suited for high frequency applications ranging from components to systems and instruments.
News from Anritsu (UK) (13 February 2004)
Embedded browser features in German set-top boxes
The super-lightweight Fresco Lite embedded browser is to be integrated into the Pace DC220KKD digital cable-TV set-top box.
News from ANT (13 February 2004)
Convertors make the EDN shortlist
Artesyn Technologies has been selected from a field of hundreds as a finalist for this year's EDN Innovation Awards.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (13 February 2004)
Digitiser card is a speedy sampler
The GaGe CompuScope 1220 is a digitiser card designed to meet the requirements of scientists and engineers in the fields of ultrasonic testing, sonar and lidar imaging systems.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (13 February 2004)
Structured ASIC DSPs outperform standard cells
Chip Express has added a high-performance DSP capability to its entire structured ASIC product line.
News from ChipX (13 February 2004)
Net seminar to explain wireless technology
Next week, Cypress Semiconductor will host an hour-long net seminar entitled "WirelessUSB LR - the 2.4GHz way to bring affordability, flexibility and range into your commercial or industrial design".
News from Cypress Semiconductor (13 February 2004)
Speedy access to prototype keypads
Danielson has launched a new rapid prototyping service for use with all membrane switch and keyboard projects.
News from Danielson (UK) (13 February 2004)
Low-cost replacement for BT47W-style relays
A new low-cost BT47W-style relay is capable of switching up to 250V AC.
News from Easby Electronics (13 February 2004)
Transmeta comes onboard for benchmarking
Transmeta Corp has joined the Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium as a member of its board of directors.
News from EEMBC (13 February 2004)
Compact locks suit smaller enclosures
Emka 1022 series quarter-turn locks have the style and performance of their big brothers in a smaller package to suit smaller cabinets, wall boxes, access flaps or other factory equipment. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (13 February 2004)
Hat-trick of distribution awards
Farnell InOne has been voted distributor of the year 2003 three times in as many months.
News from Farnell (13 February 2004)
TriCore emulator takes on MMU
Hitex Development Tools now offers support of the memory management unit within the Infineon TriCore architecture.
News from Hitex Development Tools (13 February 2004)
Low profile for board-to-board connector series
The latest board-to-board connectors from JAE Europe feature a 0.4mm contact pitch and allow designers to achieve a stacking height of just 4.0mm between parallel PCBs.
News from JAE Europe (13 February 2004)
Keryell focuses on in-house products
Link Microtek has strengthened its manufacturing division by appointing Mick Keryell as National Sales Engineer with exclusive responsibility for promoting its range of in-house manufactured products.
News from Link Microtek (13 February 2004)
Memory sales jump 38% in 2003
Memorysolution stayed on its growth curve throughout 2003, with sales rising to Eur 87 million, an increase of 38% over last year's very positive figure of Eur 63 million.
News from Memorysolution (13 February 2004)
Digi-Key to help with design-in strategy
ON Semiconductor has signed a distribution agreement with Digi-Key Corp, a leading global distributor of quality electronic components.
News from ON Semiconductor (13 February 2004)
Configurable power rises to new levels
Lambda's industry-leading Alpha power supply is now available across the full range of power levels from 400 to 1500W.
News from Powerline (13 February 2004)
Platform supports consumer Linux development
Renesas Technology Europe has released an SH-4 based prototype development platform to support the specifications proposed by the CE Linux Forum (CELF).
News from Renesas Technology Europe (13 February 2004)
Tactile switch takes LEDs onboard
A novel 6mm square SMD tactile switch features integral LED illumination.
News from RJS Electronics (13 February 2004)
Super-slimline design for panel meters
The Shinohara range of super slim analogue flat panel meters are available with or without markings.
News from RJS Electronics (13 February 2004)
FPGA board aims for embedded designs
The Tsunami PC104 is an FPGA processor for PC/104 Plus systems.
News from SBS Technologies (13 February 2004)
System-level design on show in Paris
Summit Design will present it's latest electronic system-level (ESL) design solutions next week at DATE 2004 in Paris.
News from Summit Design (13 February 2004)
Acoustic echo canceller aids hands-free design
The Spirit RealDuplex acoustic echo canceller (AEC) is aimed at OEMs planning to develop hands-free car kits.
News from Spirit DSP (13 February 2004)
Timing analyser speeds through large SoC designs
The new release of PrimeTime has set a new performance standard for static timing analysis and sign-off of 90nm designs, enabling timing analysis of 100-million gate designs.
News from Synopsys (13 February 2004)
Website upgrade provides easier navigation
Thales Computers has extensively revised its website with a wealth of additional technical information.
News from Thales Computers (13 February 2004)
Power chips join Bluetooth reference designs
User Application Article Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR) has qualified two of Torex Semiconductor's new power management ICs for use in its latest Bluetooth headset reference designs.
News from Torex Semiconductor (13 February 2004)
Filtered power entry modules handle up to 20A
Corcom EEJ series filtered power entry modules have current ratings from 1 to 20A. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (13 February 2004)
Silgal adds Portuguese dimension
Universal Instruments has appointed Silgal-Sociedade Internacional de Importacoes to handle its sales and support activities in Portugal.
News from Universal Instruments (13 February 2004)
Handset tester gains WCDMA option
Following successful product demonstrations with leading mobile phone manufacturers, Willtek has released its WCDMA system option for the Willtek 4400 Series mobile phone tester.
News from Willtek Communications (13 February 2004)
Compact dimensions for 130W medical supply
Designed for medical applications where space is limited, the ECM130, 130W open frame power supply has a footprint of 76 x 127mm and is 32.5mm high.
News from XP Power (13 February 2004)
Relay lowers its headroom
Succeeding the popular NY series, the new high performance Fujitsu FTR-MY relay gives designers 8% more power in a compact package that is 31% lower than its predecessor.
News from Young Electronics Group (13 February 2004)
More options for power analyser
LEM has enhanced its Norma 4000 power analyser with a colour display and a memory option.
News from LEM Instruments (13 February 2004)
Software rolls out ahead of latest FPGAs
Altera has begun delivering design support for its Stratix II family of FPGAs to more than 20,000 customers.
News from Altera Europe (12 February 2004)
Transceivers target 4Gbit/s Fibre Channel
Agilent Technologies has developed a new series of fibre optic transceivers for 4Gbit/s Fibre Channel applications. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (12 February 2004)
Switching regulators step down to 1.5V
The SI-8000 Series is a family of step-down switching regulator ICs with output voltage ratings from 1.5 to 12V and current outputs of 1.5 and 3A.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (12 February 2004)
CSR has cores to increase datarate
Cambridge Silicon Radio has licensed the ARM968E-S core for use in a range of wireless connectivity solutions.
News from ARM (12 February 2004)
Bookham revenues up for eighth quarter in a row
Bookham Technology has published results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31st December 2003.
News from Bookham (12 February 2004)
Screw locks get a grip on InfiniBand plugs
Honda Connectors has enhanced its InfiniBand I/O connector range by offering optional ANSI SFF-8470 compliant screw locks for extra security and robustness.
News from Honda Connectors (12 February 2004)
LED show returns to San Diego in October
"Light Emitting Diodes 2004" returns to San Diego, California for its fifth annual conference, which will be held at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina on 20th-22nd October 2004.
News from Intertech-Pira (12 February 2004)
SBC takes real-time kernel onboard
The popular uC/OS-II RTOS is now compatible with JK Microsystems' low-cost Flashlite 186 embedded single board computer.
News from JK Microsystems (12 February 2004)
University looks into MMIC packaging
Labtech has linked up with Cardiff University on a PhD project designed to support the development, marketing and sales of its products.
News from Labtech Microwave (12 February 2004)
Bridge speeds migration to PCI Express
A novel PCI to PCI Express transparent reversible bridge enables the use of legacy PCI ICs in new PCI Express Systems without additional software or driver changes.
News from NetChip Technology (12 February 2004)
6U VMEbus SBCs tuned for specific applications
Two new high-performance 6U VMEbus SBCs deliver the speed and bandwidth needed for performance-oriented applications and benefit from the low power consumption of the Intel Pentium M processor.
News from SBS Technologies (12 February 2004)
Monolithic CMOS power amp cuts GSM consumption
The Si4300 is billed as the industry's first monolithic CMOS power amplifier (PA) for GSM cellular applications.
News from Silicon Laboratories (12 February 2004)
Software oversees systems design
CablEquity is a novel software package that offers an automation process from concept to manufacturing of highly integrated electronic equipment.
News from TurboTools Corp (12 February 2004)
Cores suit under-bonnet FPGA applications
New local interconnect network (LIN) and controller area network (CAN) cores have been added to the library of IP supporting Actel's automotive- and industrial-temperature grade FPGA devices.
News from Actel Europe (11 February 2004)
Flash-based FPGAs tackle automotive tasks
Actel has added its nonvolatile, Flash-based ProASIC Plus FPGAs in extended automotive temperature range versions to its successful line of automotive solutions.
News from Actel Europe (11 February 2004)
Fan filters are bigger and better
Large fan filters from Adda are available to suit the three most popuular fan sizes, 120mm square, 127mm square and 160 x 172mm.
News from Aerco (11 February 2004)
Convertors take to intermediate power buses
Amplicon Liveline has introduced a range of convertors for intermediate bus architecture power systems, to provide the complete solution for customers' needs.
News from Amplicon (11 February 2004)
Core is central to Chinese SoC curriculum
The Beijing Embedded System Key Lab at the Beijing University of Technology, has joined the ARM University Programme and licensed the industry-leading ARM7TDMI core for SoC teaching and research.
News from ARM (11 February 2004)
Design flow smoothes high-speed FPGA-based systems
A new and highly efficient design flow uses Ansoft's 3D electromagnetic tools for modelling and optimising high-performance electronic designs that employ Xilinx Virtex-II Pro FPGAs.
News from Ansoft Europe (11 February 2004)
McCowan focuses on communications markets
Artesyn Technologies has promoted Scott McCowan to President of the Artesyn Communication Products division.
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing (11 February 2004)
Bluetooth joins GSM to cut M2M running costs
A novel reference design combines Bluegiga's embeddable Wrap Thor Bluetooth module with the Nokia 12 GSM module.
News from Bluegiga Technologies (11 February 2004)
Substrates simplify thermal management
T-Clad insulated metal substrate technologies can significantly reduce the cost and the complexity of thermal management in high-power-density surface-mount applications.
News from Bergquist Company (11 February 2004)
Smartphone goes wireless
User Application Article CSR BlueCore silicon has been chosen to Bluetooth enable O2's latest smartphone, the XDA II.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (11 February 2004)
More features for frugal wireline comms controller
CML has enhanced the facilities and improved the performance of its CMX850 single-chip communications controller.
News from CML Microcircuits (11 February 2004)
Optical switches feature patented beam steering
The DirectLight IG Series of optical switches are scalable, nonblocking optical switches, transparent to protocol and line rate, and available in 16- to 64-port configurations.
News from Continuum Photonics (11 February 2004)
Hub controller keeps USB running at full speed
User Application Article TetraHub USB hub controller chips are shipping in a new multiport hub being announced this week by Belkin, the world's leading manufacturer of USB hub devices.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (11 February 2004)
Avnet takes Fox to Israeli market
Fox Electronics has added Avnet Components Israel to its network of global distributors.
News from Fox Electronics (11 February 2004)
Transceivers drop in to double Fibre Channel rates
Two new optical transceivers can double the performance of Fibre Channel storage systems at about the same cost.
News from Intel Corporation (11 February 2004)
One-day show focuses on embedded systems
Boards and Solutions is a new one-day event from technical specialists for technical specialists.
News from Invents UK (11 February 2004)
Slimline board serves up power savings
Slim yet versatile, the GENE-6330 is specially designed to serve space-constrained, heat-sensitive, weight-concerned market segments such as ultradense servers and mobile devices.
News from Impulse (11 February 2004)
Metrowerks tools support latest kernel
LynuxWorks has selected CodeTest Software Analysis Tools, Version 4 from Metrowerks, as the code analysis tool to support its BlueCat Linux embedded operating system and its Lynxos RTOS.
News from LynuxWorks (11 February 2004)
Mixed-signal verification supports HLLs
Mentor Graphics has enhanced its Advance MS (ADMS) mixed-signal functional verification platform by adding support for SystemVerilog and SystemC languages.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (11 February 2004)
High-frequency regulators shrink power design
Two new simple-to-use high-efficiency 2MHz PWM DC/DC step-down regulators are available housed in small 3 x 3mm packages.
News from Micrel (11 February 2004)
Amorphous antennas offer true alternative
Hitachi Metals has developed a range of antennas made from a novel amorphous material that offers a true alternative to ferrite.
News from MRC Components (11 February 2004)
Transmitter aims to boost DWDM transceivers
Suitable for use in long and extended reach applications, the PGT20310 is a cooled transmitter optical subassembly for use in 2.5Gbit/s modulated DWDM compatible transceivers.
News from Northlight Optronics (11 February 2004)
Compact inductors handle the heat
Four new series of low-cost low-profile small-footprint high-power surface-mount inductors are ideal for compact high-density board configurations that run at high temperatures.
News from Pulse (11 February 2004)
Help for Electronica exhibitors
Eligible companies exhibiting at this year's Electronica, staged by Munich Trade Fairs, will qualify for financial support from the UK Government.
News from Electronica (11 February 2004)
Processor takes hardware-assisted security onboard
The SH7720 is a 32bit SuperH RISC microprocessor that incorporates an SSL (Secure Socket Layer) hardware accelerator for faster secure network connectivity.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (11 February 2004)
Gang programmer takes on novel Flash package
The Gp668 gang programmer from Sedo Systems now supports the SST 39VF800A M1Q Flash memory.
News from Sedo Systems (11 February 2004)
Library gains input from TSMC
TSMC's libraries will now be distributed through the Synopsys DesignWare library.
News from Synopsys (11 February 2004)
Trimmers tackle high-performance applications
A new family of surface mount multiturn gigahertz trimmer capacitors aims to meet the growing performance demands of RF and microwave circuits in power amplifiers, basestations and filter tuning.
News from Temex (11 February 2004)
Bourns rewards European distributor of the year
TTI has achieved the 2003 Bourns European distributor of the year award in recognition of the outstanding growth and commitment to partnership. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe (11 February 2004)
Italian distributor extends infrastructure
Universal Instruments has appointed Selettra to distribute its products and augment its support services in Italy.
News from Universal Instruments (11 February 2004)
Help with equipment capability assessment
Universal Instruments Global Services Division and CeTaQ have reached an agreement in principle to offer machine capability assessment services to surface mount equipment users.
News from Universal Instruments (11 February 2004)
Hot-swap system powers wireless RF amplifiers
Designed specifically for powering wireless RF amplifiers, the TWR Series consists of hot-swap modules in three- or four-position 2U high power shelves. Brochure Available
News from Unipower Europe (11 February 2004)
MOSFET driver runs up to 4A
A new high-speed half-bridge N-channel MOSFET driver is optimised for use in high-frequency high-current single- or multiphase DC/DC convertors.
News from Vishay Siliconix (11 February 2004)
Dual memory source aids network processor users
Agere Systems reckons it is the first company to offer multiple sources of the highest-performing, low-latency, chips for traffic management network processor chip customers.
News from Agere Systems (10 February 2004)
Ceramic substarates keep convertors cooler
A new family of miniature, surface-mount DC/DC convertors exploits all the benefits of ceramic substrate technology. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (10 February 2004)
Novel fibre coils up for hydrophones
SM 1500 (4.2/50) is a world-class highly bend-insensitive ultra-low-profile single-mode fibre that can be used in fibre-optic hydrophones.
News from Fibercore (10 February 2004)
Dual-UART bridge chip speeds throughput
The OXmPCI952 is a highly versatile bridge chip that integrates two high performance UARTs, a 3.3V PCI/mini-PCI interface and a parallel port/local bus in a 160 LQFP package.
News from GD Technik (10 February 2004)
Oxford signs for design-in expertise
Oxford Semiconductor has signed a franchise distribution agreement with design-in distributor GD Technik.
News from GD Technik (10 February 2004)
RTOS aids CAN application development
Green Hills Software has released a complete royalty-free CAN application developers kit through its partnership with Steinhoff Automation. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (10 February 2004)
Powerful lineup at Californian show
ON Semiconductor will present a number of technical papers and exhibit its innovative power products at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) in Anaheim, California.
News from ON Semiconductor (10 February 2004)
Dual-output power blocks simplify DC/DC design
International Rectifier has introduced the industry's first dual-output, two-phase DC/DC power blocks in single, easy-to-use BGA packages for synchronous buck applications.
News from International Rectifier (10 February 2004)
Tiny SM convertor puts regulated DC on the spot
The Pico Brick iPB series delivers 10A of tightly regulated power from a tiny 29.3 x 30.5mm surface-mount footprint.
News from TDK Electronics Europe (10 February 2004)
TI 802.11n hopes are high
According to TI 802.11n is expected to get the go-ahead in 2004, and the company is strengthening its position in the WLAN IC sector
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (10 February 2004)
Single chip fronts up motor control
The ADS7869 is a complete analogue front end designed specifically for motor control applications.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (10 February 2004)
Farnell InOne tops the network
Tyco Electronics's distributor of the year for the UK and Ireland is Farnell InOne. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (10 February 2004)
Latest inspection system to show up at APEX
ASC International is now the North American distributor for sales and service of Samsung Electronics FARA-VSS Series AOI systems.
News from ASC International ( 9 February 2004)
Inspection system stretches to larger boards
The LineMaster 3D solder paste measurement system answer customer demands for the ability to automatically inspect large PCBs and panels.
News from ASC International ( 9 February 2004)
EDA big guns line up to support latest devices
Altera has received support from the industry's leading EDA companies for its newly introduced Stratix II device family.
News from Altera Europe ( 9 February 2004)
Loads of power to test DC sources
The LD300 is a DC electronic load with maximum input levels of 80A and 80V, making it ideal for use in investigating the behaviour of many different types of DC power sources.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 9 February 2004)
Investment continues into 2004
There may still be some areas of the electronics industry where doom and gloom prevail but this certainly does not apply at CIL, the Whitchurch based electronics design and manufacturing company.
News from CIL Custom Interconnect ( 9 February 2004)
New quick mechanism for miniature circulars
The CM09 and CM10 series of miniature circular connectors feature an easy push-lock and twist-release mechanism that provides a quick, secure and audible connection between plug and receptacle.
News from Fujikura Europe - DDK Connector Division ( 9 February 2004)
Laser diode support top-speed DVD/CD combos
A new range of laser diode drivers are the first to support x16 DVD and x52 CD write/rewrite speeds for the next-generation of optical disc drives used in high-speed DVD/CD combination recorder units.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor ( 9 February 2004)
Power cords meet international needs
Morvan Trading has signed a trading agreement with a major manufacturer of power cords.
News from Morvan Trading ( 9 February 2004)
Analogue crosspoint runs up to 1.5Gbit/s
The SCAN90CP02 is billed as the world's first 1.5Gbit/s 2x2 LVDS analogue crosspoint switch with programmable pre-emphasis and IEEE1149.6 testability.
News from National Semiconductor ( 9 February 2004)
Check out lead-free finishes
The Saber kit is an economical solution to explore and qualify a variety of available lead-free finishes.
News from Practical Components ( 9 February 2004)
Heat pipes keep enclosures cooler
Cooling electronics and telecommunications equipment can be done efficiently without any ingress of external contaminants and without any active cooling using an Encooler from SPC.
News from S and P Coil Products ( 9 February 2004)
TFT panels drop in to upgrade
Two new high-resolution colour TFT modules are mechanically compatible with previous displays in the same screen size, allowing developers to upgrade equipment without changing mechanical design.
News from Sunrise Electronics ( 9 February 2004)
Signal sources set new standards
The DTG5000 Series of signal source equipment is receiving rapid adoption in the semiconductor, computing and video industries. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 9 February 2004)
Microwave capabilities described
Times Microwave Systems has published a new capabilities brochure.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Times Microwave ( 9 February 2004)
VDE certification for connectors
Tyco Micro Mate-N-Lok connectors have received VDE certification. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK ( 9 February 2004)
No rest for panellists in Paris
Virage Logic is taking an active role in panel discussions at this month's Design Automation and Test in Europe (DATE) conference in Paris.
News from Virage Logic ( 9 February 2004)
Safety tester reaches new levels of automation
Clare Instruments' new Elite 2 brings enhanced levels of automation and control to electrical safety testing for manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments ( 9 February 2004)
RoHS-compliant arresters banish overvoltage
Several new ranges of lead-free gas-tube surge arresters protect switchgear, telecomms and office equipment, data networks, TV set-top boxes and medical instruments from overvoltage.
News from Littelfuse UK ( 9 February 2004)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 111
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