News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 February
to Saturday 28 February 2004
Transmit filter cuts size for PCS handsets
A new, smaller film bulk acoustic resonator full-band transmit filter is now available for handsets, data cards and other wireless products operating in the US PCS frequency band.
News from Avago Technologies (27 February 2004)
FBAR duplexer shrinks by two-thirds
The ACMD-7401 is billed as the industry's smallest film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) duplexer for handsets, data cards and other wireless products operating in the US PCS frequency band.
News from Avago Technologies (27 February 2004)
Three-phase controller is precise about speed
The A8904 is a three-phase brushless DC motor controller/driver integrated circuit designed for applications where accurate control of high-speed motors is required.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (27 February 2004)
Cache controller cuts processor power drain
When combined with an ARM processor, the ARM L210 Level 2 cache controller has the potential to increase performance by between 25 and 75%, extending battery life and reducing memory cost.
News from ARM (27 February 2004)
Frugal performance from LDO
Microchip's new MCP1700 low-dropout regulator offers very low operating current, delivering up to 250mA of output current, while consuming only 1.6uA of quiescent current.
News from Microchip Technology (27 February 2004)
TTPCom to integrate Matrix "user plane" feature
CPS and TTPCom have revealed plans to integrate new "user plane" Matrix high accuracy location technology into mobile handsets for the first time.
News from Cambridge Positioning Systems (27 February 2004)
Robotic setup speeds selective soldering
CIL has maintained its commitment to expansion and improved manufacturing efficiency by installing an Opus 3 selective soldering machine from Tyco.
News from CIL Custom Interconnect (27 February 2004)
Kit puts 2.4GHz wireless into games market
A new development kit enables developers of video game controllers and peripherals for gaming consoles to easily and affordably convert their devices to 2.4GHz wireless connectivity.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (27 February 2004)
Size is the key in pushbutton design win
Duraswitch licensee, Memtron Input Components has secured projects for two customers using PushGate pushbutton technology for forklift controls.
News from InPlay Technologies, Duraswitch Division (27 February 2004)
Rotary switches feature quarter-inch shafts
Machines often receive rough treatment, and so Grayhill offers the option of a meaty 0.25in-thick shaft size on several of its multi- and single-deck rotary switches. Brochure Available
News from EAO (27 February 2004)
Contract to investigate RoHS compliance metrics
ERA Technology has been awarded a contract by the DTI to investigate the ways in which manufacturers can demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the RoHS Directive.
News from ERA Technology (27 February 2004)
Compounds handle lead-free thermal stress
A range of new grades of high-heat connector materials have been specially designed to resist the thermal challenges of infra-red reflow soldering.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (27 February 2004)
Novel films focus on electrical properties
Ultem 1000B, 5000B and EXSP0023 are the first members of a family of PEI films based on X Gen resin technology and characterised by their excellent temperature performance and electrical properties.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (27 February 2004)
Software development model extends to testing
New from I-Logix, Rhapsody Automatic Test Generator (ATG) extends model-driven development (MDD) to include model-driven testing.
News from I-Logix Europe (27 February 2004)
Full-size SBC crams in the interfaces
Aaeon's new SBC-860, powered by an Intel Pentium 4 processor, is a full size form factor single board computer with onboard CompactFlash Type II support and four USB 2.0 ports.
News from Impulse (27 February 2004)
Memory PHY core speeds to latest devices
A new physical layer memory interface ASIC core is optimised for operation up to 667Mbit/s for RLDRAM-II, FCRAM-II and network DRAM-II memories.
News from LSI Europe (27 February 2004)
Telephone line testing goes solo
Telephone line installation and servicing operations are now much faster and more efficient using the latest Teletech TX915 "Loop-a-Line" telephone line test equipment.
News from Mans International (27 February 2004)
Full development support for latest Symbian OS
CodeWarrior Development Studio for Symbian OS, OEM Edition, version 2.8 is a comprehensive development tool suite for Symbian OS version 8.0.
News from Metrowerks Europe (27 February 2004)
Metrowerks to assist in Nokia programme
Metrowerks has been selected by Nokia to provide technology to Forum Nokia Pro - a new programme that provides developers with support for the creation of applications for Nokia handsets.
News from Metrowerks Europe (27 February 2004)
Robust design means reliable connection
Hirschmann M Series compact right-angled connectors feature a robust design with an impact-proof plastic casing and a central screw for vibration-proof connection.
News from Morvan Trading (27 February 2004)
High-efficiency convertor handles high voltages
The LM5020 is a new high-voltage single-ended convertor that contains all the functions required to implement control, drive and regulation in flyback and forward power supplies.
News from National Semiconductor (27 February 2004)
Encoder/decoder boosts optical bandwidth and range
Oki Electric has succeeded in developing a new optical encoder/decoder for optical code division multiplexing (OCDM).
News from Oki Electric (27 February 2004)
Help for student PSU design projects
ON Semiconductor is encouraging electrical engineering students worldwide to enter the Efficiency Challenge 2004 international power supply design contest.
News from ON Semiconductor (27 February 2004)
Omron to acquire backlight business
KOA Corp has agreed to transfer the backlight business from the Display System Division of its subsidiary Tama Electric Co to Omron Corp.
News from Omron Corp (27 February 2004)
Process technology seminars at Nepcon
Reed Exhibitions has revealed the lineup for this year's SMART Group-organised process technology seminars at Nepcon.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (27 February 2004)
Fast-fit fans and filters sealed to IP56
Rittal has a new range of fans and filters with solutions for achieving both high airflow rates and an IP protection level against water and dust to IP56. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (27 February 2004)
Electrical tester ranges combine in one volume
The latest combined Robin and Fluke electrical test equipment catalogue gives access to an extensive range of electrical test tools.
News from Robin Electronics (27 February 2004)
Dey and Chace come onboard
Sarantel has strengthened its board by appointing David Dey as Chairman and Jayne Chace as a Non-Executive Director.
News from Sarantel (27 February 2004)
Optical networks require faster compensators
Tomorrow at OFC 2004 in Los Angeles, Siemens ICN will report on potential network failures in WDW systems caused by fast polarisation changes.
News from Siemens ICN (27 February 2004)
Synopsys back on the acquisition trail
Synopsys is set to expand its successful DesignWare portfolio of standards-based IP following the announcement of two acquisitions.
News from Synopsys (27 February 2004)
Single-chip dual-band WCDMA transceiver is a first
Texas Instruments is the sampling the industry's first single-chip, dual-band WCDMA RF transceiver for advanced 3G mobile devices.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (27 February 2004)
Data recorders set for VME acquisition
The CP-MDR family are dual-PMC, Fibre Channel-based, custom programmable modular data recorders for VME-based systems. Brochure Available
News from Vmetro (27 February 2004)
Long life for low-profile electrolytics
The low-profile Nippon Chemi-Con SLM series of aluminium electrolytic capacitors has a 15mm above-board height, provides long life and is offered in a wide range of voltages.
News from Young Electronics Group (27 February 2004)
Pair to promote positioning on GSM and 3G
Andrew Corp and Cambridge Positioning Systems have established a strategic partnership to develop high accuracy location solutions for the global GSM and 3G markets.
News from Andrew Corp (26 February 2004)
Compact antenna handles four bands in one
A new compact quad-band antenna is aimed at applications in cellular handsets, smartphones and PDA applications.
News from Antenova (26 February 2004)
Serial-to-Ethernet adapter gains 128bit security
128bit standards-based Rijndael encryption is now available as an optional extra on the award-winning Lantronix XPort serial-to-Ethernet adapter.
News from Alpha Micro Components (26 February 2004)
Set-top boxes set to appear in hotel rooms
Amino has partnered with NEC to target the hospitality entertainment business.
News from Amino Communications (26 February 2004)
Platform gives an Edge to wireless modems
User Application Article Analog Devices, Sierra Wireless and TTPCom have teamed up to bring wireless Edge (Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution) capabilities to laptop computers and PDAs.
News from Analog Devices (26 February 2004)
Chinese lab dedicated to next generation phones
Analog Devices and TCL Mobile Communication Co have set up a joint development laboratory dedicated to the design of wireless handsets based on the 2G, 2.5G, Edge and 3G standards.
News from Analog Devices (26 February 2004)
Enclosures and more on show at Ifsec
Custom Design Technologies will show off its wide range of custom plastic enclosures, custom keypads and custom assembly skills at the Ifsec 2004 exhibition from 10th to 13th May at the UK NEC.
News from Custom Design Technologies (26 February 2004)
Bluetooth leaders prove medium-rate operation
Two of the leading companies in the Bluetooth silicon industry have successfully performed interoperability testing for medium-rate Bluetooth devices using both 2 and 3Mbit/s modes.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (26 February 2004)
Indian subsidiary to cover Asia Pacific region
CoWare has set up its first wholly owned subsidiary in India, located in Noida, near New Delhi.
News from CoWare (26 February 2004)
MOSFETs cut power supply losses
Two new high-voltage MOSFETs use Fairchild's new SuperFET technology to significantly reduce system power loss, increasing efficiency and reliability in switch-mode PSU and PFC applications.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (26 February 2004)
DAB processor to support Korean DMB standard
Frontier Silicon is to support the emerging Digital Multimedia Broadcast specification being developed in Korea to enable broadcasts through handheld terminals like mobile phones and PDAs.
News from Frontier Silicon (26 February 2004)
Landers brings EDA experience to Forte
Leslie Landers has joined Forte Design Systems as Vice President of Worldwide Sales.
News from Forte Design Systems (26 February 2004)
Diffuser films improve LCD images
To help meet growing worldwide demand for diffuser films, GE Advanced Materials has developed a new global line of optical display films made from Lexan polycarbonate (PC) resin.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (26 February 2004)
IDT has more cores to celebrate
MIPS Technologies has licensed its popular MIPS32 4KEc processor core to Integrated Device Technology.
News from MIPS Technologies (26 February 2004)
Frugal PowerPC embeds power management features
System developers can rev up the performance of their embedded applications while staying within tight power budgets by using the MPC7447A processor from Motorola.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (26 February 2004)
CeBIT debut for larger touch monitor
3M Touch Systems will use CeBIT, Hannover as the platform to launch a new, larger format 17in LCD touch monitor for retail, and information point applications.
News from 3M Touch Systems UK (26 February 2004)
Controllers streamline telecomms supplies
The NCP1030 and NCP1031 are miniature high-voltage monolithic switching regulators that feature both a power switch and a startup circuit.
News from ON Semiconductor (26 February 2004)
Controller provides high-voltage startup
The NCP1280 is a highly integrated, voltage mode PWM controller which is the first in the industry to offer a high-voltage (up to 700V) startup for active clamp circuits.
News from ON Semiconductor (26 February 2004)
Software simplifies power system design
ON Power Designer is a complimentary power supply design, analysis and simulation software developed by Ridley Engineering.
News from ON Semiconductor (26 February 2004)
Infineon chooses low-overhead RTOS
The OSE Epsilon real-time operating system will be used in Infineon Technologies' E-Gold platform.
News from Enea Embedded Technology (26 February 2004)
Fans of a quiet life
E Megafans are billed as the ideal choice for cooling solutions where lower power consumption and low noise are required.
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) (26 February 2004)
Datasheet updates power management process
PolarFab has published a new datasheet on its premier 0.5-micron, 40V BCD/power BiCMOS technology.
News from PolarFab (26 February 2004)
Chipset cuts Edge RF down to three devices
A new fully FTA-compliant quad-band RF system solution for E-GPRS (Edge) handsets is already proven with many different basebands and is highly integrated, comprising just three major components.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (26 February 2004)
Antennas win slot in location devices
Antenna specialist Sarantel has been awarded a contract to supply its Geohelix miniature antenna to My-Bodyguard, a Netherlands-based product innovation group.
News from Sarantel (26 February 2004)
Budget large-screen display goes to production
Cambridge-based Screen Technology has produced its first ITrans production prototype, the first ever high-brightness, 68in diagonal SVGA display made from 16 tiles.
News from Screen Technology (26 February 2004)
Optical proximity correction software runs faster
Synopsys has significantly improved the performance of its Proteus optical proximity correction software through its distributed processing capability on the Intel Xeon architecture.
News from Synopsys (26 February 2004)
Second-generation processor puts it all in one
Texas Instruments reckons its new OMAP 2 architecture for 2.5 and 3G mobile phones that will transform what were trendy devices into a high-quality, personal entertainment experience.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (26 February 2004)
LCD monitors stand up to outdoor applications
Three new TFT LCD chassis monitors overcome the heat and lighting issues associated with outdoor use.
News from Trident (26 February 2004)
Platform provides an Edge for LG handsets
User Application Article LG Electronics, Analog Devices and TTPCom are developing a range of handsets based on ADI's and TTPCom's Edge (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.
News from TTPCom (26 February 2004)
Biometric signatures adapt to the handset
Secure signature-based mobile commerce will be simpler to integrate into mobile phone handsets thanks to the new Dynamic Signature Initiative, launched by Wacom Components at 3GSM 2004.
News from Wacom Components Europe (26 February 2004)
Big two in push for Embedded Linux
Red Hat and Wind River Systems are to jointly develop Red Hat Embedded Linux for the device software optimisation market.
News from Wind River Systems (26 February 2004)
SBC signals entry of next-generation networks
Adax has released the industry's first single board computer (SBC) specifically designed for telecommunications signalling applications.
News from Adax Europe (25 February 2004)
Duplexer allows antenna coexistance
A novel duplexer lowers operators' costs and simplifies deployment of wireless systems by enabling them to combine transmission of two 3G radio technologies onto a single cell site antenna.
News from Andrew Corp (25 February 2004)
Game on for wide-appeal pushbuttons
A range of pushbutton switches, originally designed for gaming machines, has a bright future in the domestic and general electronics markets.
News from Aerco (25 February 2004)
Agilent goes through breakeven ahead of schedule
Agilent Technologies has reported orders of $1.73 billion for the first fiscal quarter ended 31st January 2004, 27% above one year ago.
News from Avago Technologies (25 February 2004)
Kits put colour sensors to the test
Agilent Technologies has released two colour sensor application development kits combining ready-to-use integrated colour sensor modules with detailed application information.
News from Avago Technologies (25 February 2004)
Time to rethink MEMS device manufacture
Technical Background Article The design-house/foundry model for the fabrication of MEMS devices that his company has been pursuing for a number of years simply does not work, says AML's Rob Santilli.
News from Applied Microengineering (25 February 2004)
Graphics accelerator cores meet OpenGL ES specs
Imagination Technologies and ARM have achieved compliance with the OpenGL ES standard in PowerVR MBX graphics accelerator cores.
News from ARM (25 February 2004)
Telecom Italia Labs is first PrimeXsys specialst
ARM has expanded its approved design centre programme with a new PrimeXsys specialist category.
News from ARM (25 February 2004)
Cores are ready for Magma reference implementation
Magma Design Automation and ARM have developed a reference methodology for RTL-to-GDSII implementation of SoCs that include cores from the ARM9E family of microprocessors.
News from ARM (25 February 2004)
Simulator ships for 64bit Unix platforms
Ansoft has released the latest version of its HFSS package for use on Sun Solaris and HP/UX 64bit operating systems.
News from Ansoft Europe (25 February 2004)
Design tool speeds Fujitsu SoC to tape out
User Application Article Fujitsu's LSI group has entered into a licensing agreement for AmmoCore Technology Fabrix software, an integrated design flow from netlist to GDSII.
News from AmmoCore Technology (25 February 2004)
Novel tunable laser beats transmission records
This week at OFC 2004 in Los Angeles, Bookham Technology will release the industry's first 2.5Gbit/s directly modulated laser that is tunable over eight adjacent 50GHz ITU DWDM channels.
News from Bookham (25 February 2004)
Russian sponsorship shows first fruits
The first class has graduated from the Cadence-sponsored device and system design programme at the Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology (MIET).
News from Cadence Design Systems (25 February 2004)
Custom supplies promised in less than a week
A new family of modular AC/DC power supplies has almost limitless configuration options and offers typical shipping times of less than a week for first customer-configured units. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (25 February 2004)
Matrix to run on HP platforms
Cambridge Positioning Systems is working with HP to enable its mass-market high accuracy Matrix product to become part of the overall HP location solution.
News from Cambridge Positioning Systems (25 February 2004)
ZTE takes position on handsets
ZTE Corp and Cambridge Positioning Systems have signed a major marketing and development agreement to deliver Matrix high-accuracy location-enabled mobile handsets to the global GSM market.
News from Cambridge Positioning Systems (25 February 2004)
Drive to standardise sixteenth-brick convertors
Celestica is working with Cherokee International to drive the standardisation of a new sixteenth-brick DC/DC convertor footprint.
News from Celestica Power Systems (25 February 2004)
Expansion for power plant
Fairchild Semiconductor is to expand its Mountaintop 8in facility, dedicated to manufacturing power components.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (25 February 2004)
Online tools speed PSU design
The FETBench and PFC Toolkit are novel web-based tools that will allow designers to dramatically shorten design times and speed time to market.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (25 February 2004)
FIA seeks new members
The Fibreoptic Industry Association has embarked on a drive for new members.
News from Fibreoptic Industry Association (25 February 2004)
DAB receiver module aims for handset applications
Samsung Electro-Mechanics and Frontier Silicon have co-operated to develop a miniature low power DAB receiver module specifically targeted for integration into mobile phone handsets.
News from Frontier Silicon (25 February 2004)
PowerPC finds slot on Processor PMC
The PowerPMC-275 is billed as the embedded computing industry's first PowerPC 750GX microprocessor-based processor PCI mezzanine card (PrPMC) module.
News from Force Computers (25 February 2004)
RTOS aims for MOST applications
Green Hills Software is to integrate and deliver MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) networking technology with in-car telematics reference platforms based on the Integrity RTOS. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (25 February 2004)
DAB digital radio solutions on show at 3GSM
Imagination Technologies is demonstrating its latest DAB digital radio solutions at 3GSM in Cannes this week.
News from Imagination Technologies (25 February 2004)
Consortium supports handset developers
Imagination Technologies has joined the SH-Mobile Consortium founded by Renesas Technology Corp.
News from Imagination Technologies (25 February 2004)
Flash memory shrinks to 90nm process
Intel has developed the world's first NOR Flash memory device on 90nm manufacturing technology.
News from Intel Corporation (25 February 2004)
Pickup system handles delicate components
The new Fisnar VPP511-110 bench vacuum pickup system is an essential tool for handling delicate components in fine placement, rework, dispensing and soldering work.
News from Intertronics (25 February 2004)
Ethernet-enabled embedded SBC busts $100 barrier
At only $98 per unit, the picoFlash is a 186-compatible DOS computer with Ethernet whose performance rivals competitor's Ethernet-enabled products for a fraction of the cost.
News from JK Microsystems (25 February 2004)
Learn about combinational logic
Logis-Tech Associates now offers a Higher National (nationally recognised SQA certified short course) module on "Combinational logic" by distance learning. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (25 February 2004)
Short course covers sequential logic
Logis-Tech Associates now delivers a Higher National (nationally recognised SQA certified short course) module on "Sequential logic" by distance learning. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (25 February 2004)
HNC module covers electronic devices
Logis-Tech Associates now runs a Higher National (Nationally recognised SQA certified short course) module on "Electronic devices" by distance learning. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (25 February 2004)
Analogue circuits by distance learning
Logis-Tech Associates now delivers a Higher National (nationally recognised SQA certified short course) module on "Analogue circuits" by distance learning. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (25 February 2004)
TriQuint moves into pHEMTs
TriQuint Semiconductor has introduced the high-volume TQPED pHEMT process at its 150mm Oregon wafer manufacturing facility.
News from Link Microtek (25 February 2004)
Hot-swap power controller meets PCI Express specs
The MIC2592A is billed as the first hot-swap power controller IC to support the current PCI Express power control requirements.
News from Micrel (25 February 2004)
Consumer success for MIPS-based ASIC chips
MIPS-based Xilleon 220 and 225 ASIC chips from ATI Technologies are being adopted by many of the world's largest OEMs and are shipping to retail stores in a broad range of consumer applications.
News from MIPS Technologies (25 February 2004)
SigmaTel commits to embedded memory technologies
A new long-term agreement enables SigmaTel to license MoSys' 1T-SRAM embedded memory technologies to enhanced future mixed-signal product features and benefits.
News from MoSys (25 February 2004)
Software to enable P2T terminals
ModeLabs and Open-Plug have entered into an agreement to provide a range of wireless terminals supporting push-to-talk (P2T).
News from Open-Plug (25 February 2004)
RGB backlights produce fresh colours
A new range of RGB backlights is now available from the Optoelectronic Manufacturing Corporation (UK).
News from Optoelectronic Manufacturing Corporation (UK) (25 February 2004)
Digital Multimedia Broadcast goes live in Cannes
A hot topic at this year's 3GSM World Congress is the provision of data and video to mobile phones.
News from RadioScape (25 February 2004)
Robust RTOS runs on XScale hardware
Microware OS-9 for XScale is a complete software solution designed for OEMs who are developing embedded and real-time applications for XScale-based hardware.
News from RadiSys Corporation (25 February 2004)
Dual ATM-to-IP line card meets Telcordia specs
Radisys has added dual OC-3 line card functionality to its ENP-3504.
News from RadiSys Corporation (25 February 2004)
More power to Processor PMC lineup
The EPC-6320 and EPC-6321 are the latest additions the Radisys Intel Architecture based Processor PMC (PrPMC) product line.
News from RadiSys Corporation (25 February 2004)
Linux is platform of choice for EDA applications
Red Hat Enterprise Linux has been selected as the recommended Linux platform for the x86, Itanium 2 and Opteron hardware architectures specified in the EDA Consortium's OS industry roadmap.
News from Red Hat Europe (25 February 2004)
SH-Mobile Consortium tops 70 members
Renesas Technology Corp has signed-up over 70 companies to its SH-Mobile Consortium.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (25 February 2004)
FPGAs turn to radio astronomy
RF Engines is helping the world-renowned Max-Planck-Institute for Radio Astronomy based in Bonn, with an FPGA-based, wideband channeliser design.
News from RF Engines (25 February 2004)
Switches available in production volumes
Fujisoku is Japan's second largest manufacturer of electromechanical switches, with a range that includes illuminated switches, toggle switches, slide switches, dipswitches and hex switches.
News from RJS Electronics (25 February 2004)
Switches in the mix
RJS Electronics reckons it has the ideal switch for most audio and broadcast application.
News from RJS Electronics (25 February 2004)
Switches feature top-quality illumination
The RJS L-ML type illuminated switch offers 12 x 12 and 12 x 17mm size options, both with tactile feel and momentary or latching action.
News from RJS Electronics (25 February 2004)
Filters address machine-tool-specific standard
Schaffner has developed a number of new EMI filters to meet the forthcoming product-specific standard for machine tools, EN50370. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (25 February 2004)
WCDMA amplifier leads new performance generation
SiGe Semiconductor is claiming a technology breakthrough with the RangeCharger SE5120, a new power amplifier for WCDMA cellular handsets.
News from SiGe Semiconductor (25 February 2004)
MCUs set standards in scaleability
Sunrise Electronics has a comprehensive choice of microcontrollers suitable for a wide range of applications from low to high end with true scaleability and software re-useability across the range.
News from Gleichmann-Sunrise (25 February 2004)
FPGA software improves Xilinx quality of results
Synplicity has enhanced its FPGA synthesis and physical synthesis software to provide optimised support for the latest version of Xilinx's Integrated Software Environment (ISE).
News from Synplicity (25 February 2004)
Toolset supports latest TriCore MCU
The Tasking TriCore VX-toolset supports Infineon Technologies' newest microcontroller, the TC1130.
News from Altium (25 February 2004)
Shielding gaskets come to order
The ECP 400 series of soft EMI shielding gaskets can now be supplied cropped to any length up to 2m and in customised format.
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products (25 February 2004)
Reference design brings GSM and GPRS together
Nokia and Texas Instruments have released the first pre-integrated and validated Series 60 reference implementation based on TI's OMAP processor-powered reference design.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (25 February 2004)
Georgia Tech to provide UXPi compliance testing
Georgia Institute of Technology has joined the Unified 10Gbit/s Physical-Layer Initiative to proliferate a common 10Gbit/s physical layer cross-market standard.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (25 February 2004)
Analogue components scoop awards
AnalogZone has presented three 2003 "Product of the year" awards to Texas Instruments.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (25 February 2004)
Stevens strengthens embedded team
Trident Displays has strengthened its single board computer (SBC) and embedded applications team with the addition of Andy Stevens as a new UK Product Specialist.
News from Trident (25 February 2004)
Right-angle TNC connector goes on in the field
The EZ-400-TM-RA is a no-solder, right-angle TNC male connector for LMR-400 low-loss coaxial cable.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Times Microwave (25 February 2004)
Embedded software framework speeds SoCs to market
Toshiba has launched an integrated framework of software tools for the development and testing of the complex embedded software demanded by SoC designs based on 32 and 64bit microprocessor cores.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (25 February 2004)
Multimedia processor gains reconfigurable benefits
Toshiba and Elixent have demonstrated a prototype of a low-power, high-performance SoC RISC processor that facilitates the complete reconfiguration of multimedia applications in the field.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (25 February 2004)
300mm wafer fab on course for Q3 startup
Toshiba has completed construction of the building for a new 300mm wafer-fabrication facility at Oita Operations in Kyushu, Japan.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (25 February 2004)
Framework opens door for speedy 3G deployment
User Application Article Asustek Computer has developed a wide range of 3G handsets based on TTPCom's dual mode 3GSM technology and application suite.
News from TTPCom (25 February 2004)
Novel package keeps MOSFETs cooler
A new family of TrenchFET power MOSFETs come in novel reverse-lead TO-252 DPAK packages.
News from Vishay Siliconix (25 February 2004)
Upgrade for integrated development environment
The Wind Power IDE 2 is the next generation of Wind River's market leading integrated development environment.
News from Wind River Systems (25 February 2004)
RTOS gains flexibility and performance features
Wind River Systems has released the next generation of its market-leading real-time operating system, VxWorks 6.0.
News from Wind River Systems (25 February 2004)
Flying probe testers gain boundary scan
Symphony APT-9000 from JTAG Technologies integrates boundary-scan within Takaya flying probe testers. Brochure Available
News from JTAG Technologies (25 February 2004)
Exclusive UK deal on acquisition boards
Amplicon Liveline has formed a new partnership with Exacq Technologies, a leading manufacturer of PC-based data acquisition products, as the current sole UK distributor of its products.
News from Amplicon (24 February 2004)
Speedy configuration for modular supplies
The APC-MS series of modular power supplies provide OEMs with easy, cost-effective configurability and fast time to market.
News from Powerstax (24 February 2004)
Protocol beefs up wireless communications
In response to heavy market demand for a robust mesh networking protocol, AeroComm has developed its MeshRF peer-to-peer technology.
News from Aerocomm (24 February 2004)
Mezzanine card lends Pentium power to telecomms
The hot-swappable KosaiPM gives telecomms OEMs an easy way to add processing power to AdvancedTCA or proprietary systems equipped with Advanced Mezzanine Card expansion bays.
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing (24 February 2004)
cPCI card offers up to 16 SS7 signalling links
The new Aculab E1 cPCI card will offer up to 16 signalling links for SS7 and initially the product will support the TCAP/SCCP software.
News from Aculab (24 February 2004)
Switching platform converges IP and TDM
At the 3GSM Congress 2004, Aculab will launch the GroomerII protocol conversion and switching platform with IP functionality.
News from Aculab (24 February 2004)
All power to Russian Federation states
The Power Electronics Division of C and D Technologies has strengthened its position in the Russian market by appointing St Petersburg-based technical specialist MT-System as a distributor. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (24 February 2004)
PCI Express IP runs on both FPGAs and ASICs
At last week's Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, California, DCM Technologies demonstrated its PCI Express core.
News from DCM Technologies (24 February 2004)
Easy customisation for embedded comms modules
Two customisable products have been added to Digi's industry-leading family of network connectivity products - the Digi Connect EM and Digi Connect SP.
News from Digi International (24 February 2004)
Software simplifies Ethernet troubleshooting
A new set of software features for the FTB-8510 Packet Blazer Ethernet test module enhance test effectiveness and troubleshooting capabilities in the field.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (24 February 2004)
Handheld fibre tester is eight instruments in one
The FOT-930 MaxTester is a next-generation, multifunction optical loss test set for network service providers, installers and contractors, as well as cable television operators.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (24 February 2004)
Smart power module simplifies air conditioning
User Application Article Daikin Industries has selected the Fairchild 600V AC, 10A Mini-SPM smart power module to power its high-efficiency, three-phase air conditioner inverter systems.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (24 February 2004)
Warehouse promises improved Eastern service
In a move to better serve its customers in the Far East and support its own global expansion, Premier Farnell has opened a warehouse in Shanghai, in one of China's Free Trade Zones.
News from Farnell (24 February 2004)
US jury upholds patent claims
FCI has won a substantial victory in its patent infringement suit involving its BGA connector technology brought in the USA against Hon Hai Precision Industries.
News from FCI (24 February 2004)
Dual-operation Flash adds to MCU flexibilty
The MB90F897 is the latest addition to Fujitsu's portfolio of microcontrollers with Controller Area Network (CAN) interfaces.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (24 February 2004)
MPEG encoder hits the streets
Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe and Oasis SiliconSystems have combined to develop reference designs for multimedia car systems including Fujitsu's MPEG encoder.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (24 February 2004)
GSM claims 198 million new subscribers in a year
GSM made excellent ground in 2003, adding a total of over 198 million new subscribers to reach almost 990 million customers worldwide, according to market data from EMC.
News from GSA - Global Mobile Suppliers Association (24 February 2004)
Toolbox speeds NET client creation
Softing OPC toolkits are used by several hundred companies worldwide for the development of data access and alarms and events clients and servers.
News from Hitex Development Tools (24 February 2004)
Frugal dual ports aim for handset uses
Integrated Device Technology has released the industry's first family of 1.8V dual-port devices that delivers extremely low power consumption for a wide range of wireless handheld applications.
News from IDT (24 February 2004)
Grabber designed with OEM requirements in mind
The FlashBus Spectrim is the latest addition to the Integral Technologies range of frame grabbers. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (24 February 2004)
Novel contacts make for silent switching
Based on an all-new type of contact system, the compact ASQ switch uses sliding contacts with an ultralong overtravel stroke that absorbs variations in actuation.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (24 February 2004)
Long life for memory card connectors
Molex's new 67781 series of unshielded SMT Secure Digital Input Output (SDIO) memory card connectors offer users a host of industry-standard features in a compact, economical design.
News from Molex UK (24 February 2004)
Embedded memory to feature in multimedia processor
MoSys has licensed its 1T-SRAM embedded memory technology to Vimicro for use in next-generation multimedia processors for cellular phones.
News from MoSys (24 February 2004)
MCU provides flexible automotive solutions
User Application Article The 32bit MPC5500 microcontroller series is ready for the automotive marketplace, and Visteon Corp is leading the way in the technology integration and application.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (24 February 2004)
Windows Embedded turns to gold
MPC Data has become the latest addition to the Microsoft Windows Embedded Gold Partners in EMEA.
News from MPC Data (24 February 2004)
Toolset brings DSP developments together
A new embedded target for TMS320C2000 digital signal controllers allows embedded control systems engineers to visually design, implement and verify real-time control and signal processing algorithms.
News from MathWorks (24 February 2004)
USB controller enables VGA docking station
User Application Article MCT Corp's UVDock is a USB 2.0 Universal VGA docking station designed around NetChip's NET2280 USB 2.0 device controller.
News from NetChip Technology (24 February 2004)
Embedded processors gain real-time Java support
Aicas' JamaicaVM real-time Java virtual machine (JVM) is now available to run on the NetSilicon line of NET+ARM microprocessors and NET+Works software development suites.
News from NetSilicon (now Digi International) (24 February 2004)
Flexible fastener gets to grips with wires
Tak-Tape is a thin and flexible fastener which is an economical and flexible cable management solution for general purpose bundling.
News from Panduit (24 February 2004)
Gratings ensure narrowed laser linewidths
The Axcel Photonics LambdaLok high-power laser diode series incorporates a volume Bragg grating to ensure narrowed linewidths and 30 times improved wavelength stability over temperature.
News from Pro-Lite Technology (24 February 2004)
List recognises champions of M2M
Precidia Technologies has been named in M2M Magazine's M2M 100 list of the most important and influential companies offering machine-to-machine technology solutions.
News from Precidia Technologies (24 February 2004)
CPU boards offer low-cost low-power solutions
Parvus Corp has added three new rugged CPU boards in its SpacePC line of embedded PC/104 computers - the SpacePC 2200, 2110 and 2100 Series CPUs.
News from Parvus Corp (24 February 2004)
On the way to dynamic optical networks
This week at OFC 2004 in Los Angeles, Siemens ICN will report on concepts to reduce the effects of Raman transients enabling carriers to operate dynamic optical networks and increasing resilience.
News from Siemens ICN (24 February 2004)
Module drops in for easy Wi-Fi
The DPAC Airborne 802.11 is a fully integrated module that includes radio, baseband, application processor and software for a "drop-in" web-enabled Wi-Fi solution.
News from Solid State Supplies (24 February 2004)
Rectifiers shrink into novel packaging
A new series of 1A Schottky rectifiers feature all-new Ultramite low-profile surface mount packaging technology to cut component height in half, and the weight by a third.
News from Solid State Supplies (24 February 2004)
Controllers make live swaps safer
Designed to provide safe insertion and removal of line cards from live backplanes, the MIC2588 and MIC2594 controllers operate from -19 to -80V with 100V surge protection.
News from Solid State Supplies (24 February 2004)
Tiny mouse is all-round performer
Measuring less than 10 x 10 x 1.4mm, the MicroNav FSR is billed as the world's smallest OEM mouse which enables precise, 360-degree cursor navigation.
News from Steadlands (24 February 2004)
Software provides easy access to embedded FPGAs
Altium's Nexar FPGA development system is now shipping, along with a new 2004 range of "LiveDesign-enabled" products.
News from Altium (24 February 2004)
Flagship DSP upgrades Dolby reference platform
User Application Article Dolby Laboratories has selected the TMS320C67x generation as the basis for a new reference platform that supports Dolby Digital Professional Encoder.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (24 February 2004)
More memory for microcontrollers
The MSP430F161x family of microcontrollers offers five times more RAM while retaining the signal-chain-on-chip character of the most popular MSP430 devices.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (24 February 2004)
Platform points to meter reading via power lines
Texas Instruments has unveiled and demonstrated a new powerline modem with e-meter platform at the 2004 Texas Instruments Developer Conference in Houston.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (24 February 2004)
Backshells allow D-sub daisychains
A new range of die cast backshells forming part of the Amplimite D-subminiature connector family feature an innovative design with two cable entries. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (24 February 2004)
Speedy placement head recognised at APEX
The Lightning high-speed placement head from Universal Instruments has been selected for the Innovative Technology Showcase at APEX 2004.
News from Universal Instruments (24 February 2004)
Toolkit speeds medical imaging development
User Application Article Siemens Medical Solutions is one step ahead of its competition with the Magnetom Avanto, magnetic resonance system for body scanning.
News from Wind River Systems (24 February 2004)
Novel antenna suits many frequencies
Wifi-Plus has created a single feed antenna solution for WiMax 802.16A standard radios and chipsets.
News from Wifi-Plus (24 February 2004)
cPCI blade exploits latest Intel chipset
The cPCI-6840 is a 6U CompactPCI CPU optimised for the Intel Pentium M processor with the Intel 855GME chipset and the multifunction Intel 6300ESB I/O controller hub. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (23 February 2004)
SBC ready for next-generation industrial computing
The NuPRO-850, developed by Adlink and based on the PICMG 1.2 form factor, features the Intel Pentium 4 processor with HT technology, the Intel 875P chipset and Intel 6300ESB I/O controller hub. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (23 February 2004)
Westwood heads up hardware team
Set-top box vendor Amino has appointed Jim Westwood to its design team as Hardware Development Manager.
News from Amino Communications (23 February 2004)
Dual 12bit SAR convertor is speedy sampler
The AD7266 is the industry's fastest simultaneous-sampling, dual-channel, 12bit SAR ADC, enabling extremely fast loop-settling time with throughput rates up to 2Msample/s.
News from Analog Devices (23 February 2004)
Sigma-delta ADC enables extreme accuracy
The AD7400 and AD7401 provide the ideal isolated sigma-delta solution, featuring 12bit linearity and sample rates up to 20Msample/s.
News from Analog Devices (23 February 2004)
RDC solution delivers robust performance
The AD2S1200 is a complete monolithic resolver-to-digital convertor for variable speed control applications that require additional power.
News from Analog Devices (23 February 2004)
Simulator makes sense of RF signal integrity
Nexxim is a novel product targeting the next generation of analogue/mixed-signal applications, including high-performance RFCMOS, GaAs/SiGe RF ICs and gigabit computer and communication backplanes.
News from Ansoft Europe (23 February 2004)
Function generator upgrades to higher frequencies
An upgraded version of the TG120 low-cost function generator is capable of much higher frequency operation than other generators in its price range.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (23 February 2004)
Conference to hear of breakthrough in laser power
In a paper at OFC 2004 next week Bookham Technology will describe breakthrough performance in a full band monolithic tunable laser.
News from Bookham (23 February 2004)
Large-format TFT panels set to oust plasma
Large-format TFT panels are not just limited to applications in television receivers.
News from Display Technology (23 February 2004)
Tanner has designs on Mars Rovers
User Application Article Integrated circuits designed using software from Tanner EDA are ensuring the successful operation of the cameras on the NASA Mars Exploration Rovers Opportunity and Spirit.
News from EDA Solutions (23 February 2004)
Bencuya and Beaver to accelerate growth
Fairchild Semiconductor has appointed Dr Izak Bencuya as Chief Strategy Officer and Thomas Beaver as Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (23 February 2004)
IP cores turn to Advanced Switching specs
GDA Technologies is to offer a comprehensive set of Advanced Switching IP cores for both ASIC and FPGA implementations.
News from GDA Technologies (23 February 2004)
How to implement Pb-free at your factory
A one-day seminar entitled "How to implement Pb-free at your factory" will focus on the "how to" of implementing a Pb-free electronics assembly process.
News from Indium Corporation of America (23 February 2004)
TDM switching family integrates Stratum 3 timing
A new family of nine low- to mid-density TDM/TSI switches features the industry's widest range of programmable and integrated features.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (23 February 2004)
Gigabyte modules set new benchmark
Germany's leading special distributor of memory products and Flash cards reckons it now has a true reference product in its portfolio.
News from Memorysolution (23 February 2004)
Module embeds latest Crusoe processor
The new EM05 embedded system module is based on Transmeta's new ultracompact, highly efficient TM5900 Crusoe processor.
News from MEN Mikro Elektronik (23 February 2004)
Big guns collaborate in phone reference design
Motorola has teamed up with other technology specialists to help manufacturers significantly reduce the development time of enhanced multimedia feature phones.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (23 February 2004)
ADC cuts power-budget for gigahertz conversion
A novel high-performance CMOS analogue/digital convertor (ADC) requires 75% less power than most comparable products on the market.
News from National Semiconductor (23 February 2004)
Firmware to support latest IPMI specification
OSA Technologies is to support vendors with IPMI v2.0 firmware and software building blocks.
News from OSA Technologies (23 February 2004)
Software analysis aids hardware-based debug
StethoScope for the Universal Debug Engine (UDE) is now available worldwide through PLS.
News from Real Time Innovations (23 February 2004)
Easy interfacing for intelligent LED display
A novel intelligent LED display combines modularity with an I2C interface.
News from Taretronics (23 February 2004)
Momentum increases towards UWB technology
Texas Instruments has joined the WiMedia Alliance as a Promoter Member and will serve on the organisation's Board of Directors.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (23 February 2004)
Support system handles SMT boards with care
The Flex-Kit board support system is the newest product in the Board-Lok tooling family.
News from Transition Automation (23 February 2004)
BEng course focuses on games software engineering
The University of Greenwich at Medway is offering students the opportunity to get to grips with the complex computer programs involved in games and entertainments systems design.
News from University of Greenwich (23 February 2004)
Speedy claims for data recorder
Vmetro has introduced what it claims is the industry's fastest stand-alone data recorder. Brochure Available
News from Vmetro (23 February 2004)
PCI-X based control boosts VMEbus I/O
The PowerMidas 5000 is an intelligent, dual-PMC, I/O controller for VME-based systems. Brochure Available
News from Vmetro (23 February 2004)
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