News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 25 April
to Saturday 1 May 2004
Full FPGA and CPLD range goes lead-free
Altera Corp is shipping lead-free devices in production volumes across all its major FPGA and CPLD product families.
News from Altera Europe (30 April 2004)
Henry takes over the purse strings
David A Henry will join AMI Semiconductor as Chief Financial Officer, starting on 1st May 2004.
News from AMI Semiconductor (30 April 2004)
Small claims for D/A convertor family
The first members of a new nanoDAC family of digital-to-analogue convertors claim breakthrough performance in smaller packages.
News from Analog Devices (30 April 2004)
Synthesiser brings DDS and PLL together
Designers can achieve faster, smarter RF synthesis systems using the industry's first low-cost low-power monolithic solution to integrate both direct digital synthesis and phased locked loop circuits.
News from Analog Devices (30 April 2004)
Terminal blocks feature wire strain relief
Wire strain relief provisions on new lines of 5.0mm and 0.2in spacing European style terminal blocks provide users with additional installation control and security for critical applications.
News from Amphenol Pcd (30 April 2004)
Label acquisition adds to keypad competencies
The Bergquist Company has acquired Design-Mark Industries, a leading supplier of graphic overlays, labels and decals.
News from Bergquist Company (30 April 2004)
Novel laser technology up for grabs
BTG is looking for licensees for a novel patented, fundamental chalcogenide semiconductor laser technology that can provide broad functionality for sensing and laser ablation applications.
News from BTG (30 April 2004)
Freescale licenses IP cores
Freescale Semiconductor, a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola, has licensed IP cores from GDA.
News from GDA Technologies (30 April 2004)
Double-oven OCXO rivals rubidium clock performance
A new high-performance double-oven crystal oscillator delivers rubidium clock performance in less than half the volume and at lower cost. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (30 April 2004)
Israel Prize for I-Logix cofounder
I-Logix cofounder Dr David Harel has been selected to receive one of Israel's highest honours, The Israel Prize.
News from I-Logix Europe (30 April 2004)
Regulator IC puts four in one
The novel Endura ISL6521 is a quad regulator IC that combines a switching regulator for loads up to 20A with three linear regulators that can each drive 120mA, or 3A with external transistors.
News from Intersil (30 April 2004)
Kingston makes the top 50 workplaces in the UK
Kingston Technology has been ranked 18th in the "50 best workplaces in the UK 2004", by the Great Place to Work Europe Consortium in conjunction with the Financial Times.
News from Kingston Technology (30 April 2004)
Three in a row for Kontron
Kontron Mobile Computing has published results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2003 - the company's third consecutive profitable fiscal year.
News from Kontron UK (30 April 2004)
Slice brings more gates and memory to the platform
LSI Logic continues to expand its RapidChip Integrator platform ASIC family with the release of the RC11Si250 slice, claimed to offer the highest logic and memory content of any 0.11um platform ASIC.
News from LSI Europe (30 April 2004)
Conference to focus on polymer optical fibre
The FiberComm Conference between 12th and 14th May 2004 will discuss technologies for broadband connections for residential houses and large building complexes.
News from Messe Muenchen (30 April 2004)
Packet processors meet latest TDM specs
The ZL50111 family of TDM-over-IP packet processors are the first devices to meet the protocols outlined in the industry's newest recommendation for TDM circuit transmission over packet networks.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (30 April 2004)
Development solutions turn to Linux
New commercial-grade Linux development solutions streamline a full range of tasks including board bring-up, kernel-level debugging, driver development and application creation.
News from Metrowerks Europe (30 April 2004)
OSE and Linux combine in communications platform
A new software platform for Linux-based telecomms and datacomms systems combines the benefits of Enea's OSE RTOS with the flexibility and business benefits of Metrowerks' embedded Linux solution.
News from Enea Embedded Technology (30 April 2004)
Radial blower provides high-pressure cooling
Ideal for use in portable or automotive applications, the diminutive RER1 radial blower provides a high level of airflow against high backpressure.
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) (30 April 2004)
Redistribution centre to streamline supply
PEI-Genesis has set up a redistribution centre to provide support for OEMs and broadline distribution partners requiring fast access to connectors and assembly expertise. Brochure Available
News from PEI-Genesis (30 April 2004)
Volume controller keeps quiet about noise
The M61538FP is a novel single-function six-channel electronic volume IC that offers the industry's lowest output noise voltage of 0.85uV RMS.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (30 April 2004)
Multiline chokes clean up FireWire and USB 2.0
A new range of ferrite multiline common-mode choke arrays has the industry's lowest normal mode impedance, ensuring transmission signal integrity that allows video signals to pass through intact.
News from Steward (30 April 2004)
PXI card maximises onboard memory usage
The Ultrafast UX7005 is a 125MHz 16-channel digital bit stream PXI card that makes full use of all its onboard memory when recording or replaying with all 16, eight, four, two or one of its channels.
News from Strategic Test (30 April 2004)
Toshiba tapes out multiple 90nm SoC designs
User Application Article Toshiba Corp has taped out multiple 90nm SoC designs for its audiovisual and office equipment product lines using the Synopsys Galaxy design platform.
News from Synopsys (30 April 2004)
Small-signal MOSFETs take diodes onboard
Single-chip MOSFET and Schottky diode devices simplify design of high-efficiency DC/DC convertors in portable applications.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (30 April 2004)
Compiler produces compact code faster
The latest Wind River Compiler, formerly known as the Diab compiler, builds on and extends the Diab technology.
News from Wind River Systems (30 April 2004)
Through glass touchscreen enables novel kiosk
User Application Article Zytouch through glass touchscreen technology has enabled kiosk manufacturer Pro-Tech to create a new type of rugged, "self-ordering" kiosk that will help grow sales from convenience stores.
News from Zytronic (30 April 2004)
Online wizard speeds power supply specification
The Power Wizard is a novel web-based product selector for Astec Power's comprehensive range of power supplies.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (30 April 2004)
Upgrade for Windows acquisition software
DasyLab 8 is the latest version of the popular Windows-based graphical data acquisition software that speeds the setup and development of measurement and analysis applications. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (29 April 2004)
BGA sockets kick out the lead
Lead-free solder ball terminal options are now available on selected BGA sockets to assist compliance with the RoHS Directive and other worldwide initiatives for lead-free manufacturing.
News from Advanced Interconnections Corp (29 April 2004)
Agere on a "good financial footing"
Agere Systems has reported a GAAP net income of $74 million or $0.04 per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2004, compared with the year-ago net loss of $125 million or $0.08 per share.
News from Agere Systems (29 April 2004)
Lab is ready for new US handset approvals process
From the beginning of June 2004 new requirements for the PTCRB approval of mobile communications products will come into effect.
News from AT4 wireless (29 April 2004)
Grant kick-starts work on 64bit processor
ClearSpeed Technology has been awarded an Exceptional Research and Development Grant of GBP 427,800 from the Department of Trade and Industry.
News from ClearSpeed Technology (29 April 2004)
SNR is key spec for speedy sampling convertor
The ADS-953 sampling ADC optimises signal return paths and provides internal, local decoupling to obtain an outstanding -95dB peak harmonic specification and 76uV RMS noise-level performance.
News from Datel (UK) (29 April 2004)
Customised browser adds more to TV
Espial has formed a partnership agreement with DigiSoft that will allow television broadcasters to bring traditional computer applications to the household TV.
News from Espial Group (29 April 2004)
Breakers aim for automotive fuse market
E-T-A Circuit Breakers has released new colour coded versions of its blade-type circuit breakers for fuse replacement in all types of vehicle from cars to trucks, buses and off-road applications. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (29 April 2004)
PCB-mounting relays handle post-solder wash
All versions of the 45 Series of PCB relays are now available in a wash tight option enabling the unit to withstand post-soldering washing procedures.
News from Finder (29 April 2004)
Silicon IP cores support RapidIO specs
A new range of IP cores are fully compliant with both serial and parallel RapidIO specifications and are targeted for embedded, communications and networking applications.
News from GDA Technologies (29 April 2004)
Linear supplies keep it quiet
The GPL range of encapsulated linear power supplies offer very low radiated and conducted output noise, making them ideal for instrumentation, signal-conditioning and measuring systems.
News from Gresham Power Electronics (29 April 2004)
Video decoders optimised for Intel-based handsets
Hantro has optimised its software decoder for Intel's next generation processors specifically designed for cellphones and wireless PDAs.
News from Hantro (29 April 2004)
Budget pricing for network search engines
Two new devices from IDT are billed as the industry's lowest-cost network search engines in 32K x 72bit configurations.
News from IDT (29 April 2004)
New base for UK silicon R and D
Innos has launched its state-of-the-art operations, based at a world-class silicon fabrication facility at the University of Southampton.
News from Innos (29 April 2004)
Stewart takes the chair
UK-based silicon R and D company Innos has appointed Professor William J Stewart (FREng) to the position of Chairman of the Board.
News from Innos (29 April 2004)
Smart card chip set for US transport applications
Giesecke and Devrient has licensed the Jewel low-cost contactless smart card chip for mass transit ticketing from Innovision Research and Technology.
News from Innovision Research and Technology (29 April 2004)
Solar cells power up portable electronics
A new range of high efficiency solar cell arrays and cards are designed specifically for charging batteries in portable electronic devices.
News from Ixys Semiconductor (29 April 2004)
Network processors gain home gateway software
A turnkey reference system aims to reduce time to market for OEMs developing residential gateway, SOHO and WLAN devices based on the KS8695 family of ARM-based network processors.
News from Micrel (29 April 2004)
PXI switching modules cram in more relays
Three new general-purpose PXI switch modules maximise relay density in a single PXI chassis for reduced system costs and smaller test system footprints. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (29 April 2004)
TTI supports French designs for Omron
Omron has extended its distribution network with the appointment of TTI as a regional distributor for France, following on from a similar agreement between Omron and TTI in the USA.
News from Omron Electronics (29 April 2004)
Keyfob transmitters offer multiple functions
The 120 series of FM keyfob transmitter encoders can be combined with any one of a wide range of RF Solutions' decoder boards to provide complete remote control systems.
News from RF Solutions (29 April 2004)
Melody chip aims for Java applications
Rohm has further extended its family of compact and highly integrated melody sound source ICs for mobile phones with its first Java-compliant device.
News from Rohm Electronics (29 April 2004)
Turkish EMC lab ready for business
Schaffner has completed the supply and installation of a bespoke EMC test facility in Turkey. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (29 April 2004)
EMC filters qualified for higher temperatures
A proven range of EMC filters is now certified to operate in harsh industrial environments up to 50C without derating. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (29 April 2004)
Single-chip tuner cuts set-top box parts count
The STB6000 single-chip silicon tuner is designed to replace complex discrete component tuners in set-top boxes used for receiving digital TV or web-based material via satellite.
News from STMicroelectronics (29 April 2004)
Benchmark success for new budget DSP chip
The new TMS320C6413 digital signal processor has achieved an impressive nine Telemarks per dollar benchmark from the Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (29 April 2004)
Software embeds IrDA on 8bit microcontrollers
A new embedded software package for the eZ80Acclaim! microcontroller provides the embedded industry's first 8bit Flash-based solution for wireless IrDA connectivity.
News from Zilog (29 April 2004)
cPCI board aims for mission-critical applications
The cPCI-6811AA is a 6U CompactPCI single board computer based on the Intel low-voltage Tualatin Pentium III processor. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (28 April 2004)
IrDA transceiver turns to domestic remote control
A novel compact low-cost infra-red transceiver enables mobile phones to function as universal IR remote control devices for televisions, VCRs, DVDs and other home appliances. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (28 April 2004)
Processor enables flexible 3G basestation design
User Application Article Analog Devices has collaborated with Ericsson to develop a programmable baseband platform based on the TigerSHARC processor for WCDMA basestations.
News from Analog Devices (28 April 2004)
Prototyping boards speed core development
ARM is shipping two new core modules for its RealView Integrator family of hardware prototyping boards.
News from ARM (28 April 2004)
Mezzanine card boosts telecomms processing power
A new PowerPC-based PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) adds processing power to telecomms infrastructure applications.
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing (28 April 2004)
Controller enables USB hub for "road warriors"
User Application Article Iogear has designed Cypress's TetraHub USB hub controller chips into its MicroHub family of portable, high-speed USB hubs.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (28 April 2004)
Ceramic diodes claim optimum ESD protection
The CeraDiode series of ceramic semiconductors is billed as providing optimum ESD protection of consumer electronics products and computer equipment.
News from Epcos (28 April 2004)
Switch fabric chipset scales to 1Tbit
A new switch fabric chipset boasts the fastest scalability, shorter time to market and other benefits that make it ideal for a myriad of routing and switching applications.
News from Erlang Technology (28 April 2004)
3M Interconnect Solutions awards franchise
3M Interconnect Solutions has signed Flint Distribution to distribute its range throughout the UK.
News from Flint (28 April 2004)
Package puts PCB designs to the thermal test
Iceboard is a novel board-level thermal validation tool for printed circuit board designers.
News from Fluent (28 April 2004)
Active tester gets physical with LANs
Navitek is a comprehensive handheld network diagnostic tool that helps identify and correct common problems related to the physical layers of local area networks. Brochure Available
News from Ideal Industries (UK) (28 April 2004)
Latest power quality analyser available to rent
Livingston has signed a deal with IMH Technologies to purchase a significant number of Dranetz BMI power quality units. Brochure Available
News from Livingston UK (28 April 2004)
Core to power advanced RAID controllers
User Application Article Accusys has selected the MIPS32 4Kp process core for use in an SoC targeted at advanced RAID controller applications.
News from MIPS Technologies (28 April 2004)
Joint venture to exploit capacitors for storage
Omron Corp, Mitsui and Co, Okamura Laboratory and Power Systems Co are forming a joint venture to promote the full-scale use of a novel high performance electric double layer capacitor system.
News from Omron Corp (28 April 2004)
Convertors speed analogue video over IP
The iPort PT1000 ANL-2/12 and ANL-2/6 analogue video IP engines are billed as the industry's first analogue-to-IP convertors for applications requiring machine vision-grade performance.
News from Pleora Technologies (28 April 2004)
Mobile processor supports high-resolution cameras
The SH-MobileL (SH7322) is the latest model in the SH-Mobile series of mobile phone application processors.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (28 April 2004)
New identity for fabless solutions provider
SMSC has unveiled its new global brand identity, including a new corporate logo, tagline and website design.
News from SMSC (28 April 2004)
Lucent picks QoS test solution
Lucent has selected Shenick's diversifEye integrated network and application emulation and performance assurance test system to validate its Ethernet over SDH solution capabilities.
News from Shenick (28 April 2004)
Big serial Flash raises clock frequency
The SST25LF080A 8Mbit Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) serial Flash memory device is now in full production.
News from Silicon Storage Technology (28 April 2004)
Drive enclosure supports faster SCSI interface
A new version of the InfoStation 12-bay drive enclosure for Serial ATA (SATA) or Parallel ATA (PATA) drives supports SCSI Ultra320 system interfaces.
News from StorCase Technology (28 April 2004)
Under-shelf ioniser banishes electrostatic fields
TBA Electro Conductive Products (ECP) has launched a new under-shelf ioniser designed for use with the company's range of workbenches or as a retrofit on existing workstations.
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products (28 April 2004)
Platform speeds robot controller development
User Application Article Yaskawa Electric Corp has used Wind River Platform for Industrial Automation as the device software foundation for its NX100 and NXC100 robot controllers.
News from Wind River Systems (28 April 2004)
Charger chip boosts camera flash battery life
Producing a flyback conversion efficiency as high as 75%, the ZXSC440 photoflash charger IC can dramatically increase the battery life of cameras and strobe equipment using xenon flash tubes.
News from Zetex (28 April 2004)
PMC puts stereo audio onboard
The PMC481 is a PMC audio card with front and rear I/O.
News from AcQ Inducom (27 April 2004)
Large-digit displays vary with ambient light
A new range of 200mm LED displays are ideal for wide coverage applications.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (27 April 2004)
Distribution deal switches to a wider area
Switch manufacturer Knitter-Switch has signed a franchise distribution agreement with Arrow Northern Europe that covers Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and the Baltic States.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (27 April 2004)
POL modules feature fast transient response
A new series of 15A nonisolated point-of-load DC/DC convertor modules is claimed to set a new performance benchmark for the industry.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (27 April 2004)
Flexible interfacing for telecomms blade
The Katana 750v CompactPCI packet switching backplane telecomms blade is based on IBM's PowerPC 750FX processor.
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing (27 April 2004)
Duraswitch practices the ART of acquisition
Duraswitch has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of privately held Active Recognition Technologies, a developer of vehicle and licence plate recognition software.
News from InPlay Technologies, Duraswitch Division (27 April 2004)
Small claims for RF modules
The latest low-power radio modules from Radiocrafts are reckoned to be the smallest in the industry.
News from 2001 Electronic Components (27 April 2004)
McGarry focuses on EMS sector
Fairchild Semiconductor has appointed Nick McGarry as Director of Worldwide EMS Sales.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (27 April 2004)
Handheld scopes gain enhanced analysis power
Fluke has enhanced its dual-input ScopeMeter 190 Series of handheld oscilloscopes, increasing their power to analyse signals. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (27 April 2004)
Real-time microkernel stands alone
The Velosity real-time microkernel - the foundation for the Integrity RTOS - is now available in its own right. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (27 April 2004)
Compact outline for X-ray power supply
The latest addition to the HiGen family of X-ray generator power supplies is a 120W modular unit that supplies up to 60kV at up to 2mA and is powered from a 24V DC input.
News from HiTek Power (27 April 2004)
MOSFET drivers packed with protection features
Two new synchronous-buck MOSFET driver ICs are designed for high-current multiphase power solutions in applications where the highest performance-to-price ratio is required.
News from Intersil (27 April 2004)
Ruggedised board begins the EPIC story
The XE-800 is the first available SBC on the new EPIC (Embedded Platform for Industrial Computing) form factor.
News from Octagon Systems Corp (27 April 2004)
Industrial CASE studentships available
The Prime Faraday Partnership has a new allocation of industrial CASE studentships available for the financial year 2004-05.
News from Electronics Enabled Products KTN (27 April 2004)
Surface-mount RJ45s minimise scrap
A new series of 1x1 tab-down 10/100Base-TX RJ45 surface-mount connectors feature integrated magnetics.
News from Pulse (27 April 2004)
FPGA board supports Leon MPU prototyping
The GR-CPCI-XC2V is a CompactPCI format board designed to support the early development and fast prototyping of Leon 32bit microprocessor designs.
News from Pender Electronic Design (27 April 2004)
GPS receiver embeds into PC/104 systems
The OrbiTrak 8R integrated GPS board is a low-cost Global Positioning System receiver designed for mobile and vehicular PC/104 embedded computer systems.
News from Parvus Corp (27 April 2004)
Key markets strengthen Radisys performance
Radisys Corp has reported revenues of $61.1 million for the quarter ended 31st March 2004, a 26% increase from the same period last year, and up 10% from the prior quarter.
News from RadiSys Corporation (27 April 2004)
Data Storage Institute helps with media research
SDK has concluded a master R and D agreement with Data Storage Institute (DSI) of Singapore to jointly develop advanced technologies for next-generation hard disk media.
News from SDK (27 April 2004)
POL convertors support power sequencing
New single inline package (SIP) versions of the 16A SuperLynx II, 10A Austin Lynx II and 6A MicroLynx II DC/DC convertors come with 2.4-5.5 and 8.4-14V DC input voltage ranges.
News from Lineage Power Corporation (27 April 2004)
Frameless stencils appeal to Control Techniques
User Application Article World-leading electronic drive manufacturer Control Techniques has exclusively adopted the revolutionary Genesis frame and multilevel stencils.
News from Tecan (27 April 2004)
Amp aims for high-speed photodiode applications
A new transimpedance amplifier from the Burr-Brown product line features 90MHz gain bandwidth, less than 25uV offset and inherent temperature and long-term stability.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (27 April 2004)
Breakthrough pricing claim for performance DSPs
The TMS320C6410 and TMS320C6413 are high-performance digital signal processors available at breakthrough price points.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (27 April 2004)
Photocoupler improves transient protection
The latest high-output-current photocoupler requires up to 80% less supply current than previous generation technologies in the same package size.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (27 April 2004)
Compact supply is high-density telecomms front end
The TCP1U-1500 is a compact front-end power module that delivers up to 1500W in a 1U profile.
News from Tectrol (27 April 2004)
Report predicts poor show for PC/104 sector
According to a recent report, the global market for embedded merchant computer boards reached $3.3 billion in 2003 and is expected to reach $4.3 billion by the year 2006, growing at a CAGR of 6.4%.
News from Venture Development Corp (27 April 2004)
Video splitter distributes Camera Link signals
The CLV-401 Camera Link video splitter interfaces one Camera Link camera to two frame grabbers using standard Camera Link cables.
News from Vivid Engineering (27 April 2004)
Pentium 4 board aims for legacy upgrades
The SAGP-845MEV is a new PIAGP form factor Socket-478 processor board.
News from Wordsworth Technology (27 April 2004)
Small claims for 300W switcher
A new range of 150-300W AC/DC switching power supplies features a 300W unit claimed to be 25% smaller than its nearest rivals.
News from XP Power (27 April 2004)
Carrier brings M-modules to CompactPCI
The i3002 is a 3U-form-factor dual M-module carrier for CompactPCI systems.
News from AcQ Inducom (26 April 2004)
Expansion for millimetre-wave and MMIC family
Available now is the second group of ICs in the AMMC series of low-cost pHEMT millimetre-wave and microwave monolithic integrated circuits. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (26 April 2004)
Upgrade for current sensor range
The latest addition to the ACS75x family of current sensors offers four times the bandwidth and almost double the accuracy of earlier versions.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (26 April 2004)
NASTEE technology extends to RFID chips
User Application Article AMI Semiconductor has been selected by Magellan Technology to manufacture two of its RFID silicon solutions, including ST3 for StackTag version 3 and BT3 for ItemTag version 3.
News from AMI Semiconductor (26 April 2004)
Design kit supports triple-metal GaAs process
A new process design kit (PDK) supports TriQuint's 0.6-micron MESFET three-metal-interconnect gallium arsenide (GaAs) IC process, TQTRx, for use with Ansoft Designer v2.
News from Ansoft Europe (26 April 2004)
Reverse polarity connectors avoid mismating
A new range of reverse polarity (RP) connectors is ideal for antenna, wireless network and basestation applications.
News from Coax Connectors (26 April 2004)
Alliance to speed SoC design and reduce risk
Sonics and CoWare have formed a long-term strategic partnership to speed the development of complex SoCs.
News from CoWare (26 April 2004)
DC block devices come in coaxial packages
Recently introduced by Florida RF Labs is a line of coaxial DC block devices that are ideal for use in applications from DC to 10GHz.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Florida RF Labs (26 April 2004)
Inkjet printer won't hold up production
Imaje UK has added new features to its versatile S8 inkjet printer range.
News from Imaje UK (26 April 2004)
Lead-free seminar set for Nuremberg
A group of world leaders in lead-free soldering and assembly will put on a day-long series of seminar presentations at the Hilton Hotel, Nuremberg Germany on 16th June 2004.
News from Indium Corporation of America (26 April 2004)
Budget chip meets ITSO smart ticketing standard
Innovision Research and Technology has partnered with BemroseBooth to develop the world's lowest-cost RFID smart ticketing chip.
News from Innovision Research and Technology (26 April 2004)
Cable assemblies support new multimedia interface
JAE Europe has released a range of HDMI interconnect solutions including DC1-series connectors and the first compliance tested HDMI cable assemblies to reach the market.
News from JAE Europe (26 April 2004)
Database adds appeal to embedded Linux
The Empress Embedded Database is now available for LynuxWorks' BlueCat Embedded Linux 5.0, the industry's first commercially available embedded Linux technology based on open source Linux 2.6.
News from LynuxWorks (26 April 2004)
SBC gains dedicated operator interface board
Mosaic Industries has released a new operator interface for its tiny single board computer the QCard.
News from Mosaic Industries (26 April 2004)
Buck regulator ramps up to 100V input
The LM5008 is billed as the industry's first 100V buck bias regulator, operating at up to 90% power efficiency and delivering significant power savings for customers' designs.
News from National Semiconductor (26 April 2004)
Large-area white backlights use fewer LEDs
OMC has expanded its successful range of white LED edge lit backlights.
News from Optoelectronic Manufacturing Corporation (UK) (26 April 2004)
Guide to connectors and assemblies
The 2004 connector solutions guide from PEI-Genesis offers a wide range of interconnect assemblies for commercial, industrial, harsh environment and military applications. Brochure Available
News from PEI-Genesis (26 April 2004)
Green laser diode modules ready for modulation
A new range of modulatable 532nm DPSS green laser diode modules are compact self-contained units designed for use in industrial alignment, medical and scientific applications. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (26 April 2004)
Renesas puts weight behind CellularRAM format
Renesas Technology Corp has joined the CellularRAM specification codevelopment team, joining Cypress Semiconductor Corp, Infineon Technologies and Micron Technology.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (26 April 2004)
Cores keep working at high temperatures
New 300MHz to 2GHz EMI suppression ferrite cable cores from Steward maintain magnetic performance even in high temperatures such as automotive or industrial environments.
News from Steward (26 April 2004)
MOSFETs made for automotive power management
A new logic-level trench MOSFET family combines minimum device on-resistance with lower temperature coefficient and the avalanche capability required by the harsh automotive environment.
News from International Rectifier (26 April 2004)
Filters cover more laser wavelengths
Semrock has released ranges of near-ultraviolet Raman edge filters and near-infra-red deep notch filters, each driven by customer demand.
News from Semrock (26 April 2004)
White LED driver for low-voltage applications
Catalyst Semiconductor has expanded its family of white LED products with the introduction of an inductor-based white LED driver boost convertor.
News from Spectrum Group (26 April 2004)
Platform delivers 222-million-transistor GPU
User Application Article The new Nvidia GeForce 6800 graphics processing unit was designed using the Galaxy Design Platform.
News from Synopsys (26 April 2004)
Hands-free kit design combines Bluetooth with DSP
Texas Instruments has developed a DSP-based hands-free kit development platform matched with a complete Bluetooth radio subsystem.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (26 April 2004)
Drive squeezes 100Gbyte into new-wave notebooks
The MK1031GAS is a new super-slim 100Gbyte 2.5in hard disk drive Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division.
News from Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division (26 April 2004)
CE marked equipment fails in North America
Technical Background Article The CE mark or certification of equipment by foreign testing organisations does not carry much weight in the USA and Canada, says Glenn Moffat of TUV International.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (26 April 2004)
Microminiature Ds aim for aerospace applications
Microdot MCK and MCD high density microminiature D connectors deliver a complete connector system designed for both military and aerospace applications. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (26 April 2004)
Reference boosts performance but cuts costs
The X60008EIS8-50 is the latest addition to the Xicor family of precision voltage references manufactured using the company's proprietary FGA floating gate analogue technology.
News from Xicor (26 April 2004)
Ultralow profile for surface-mount convertors
Astec Power reckons its new line of ultra-low-profile DC/DC convertors in open-frame, surface-mount packages leads the industry with its streamlined contours.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (26 April 2004)
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