News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 23 May
to Saturday 29 May 2004
Novel cell boosts lithium-ion capacity
AGM Batteries has launched a new lithium-ion secondary (rechargeable) cell with an increased capacity of 6Ah.
News from AGM Batteries (28 May 2004)
New line to boost automotive sensor output
AB Electronic installed a new high-speed assembly line for the manufacture of chassis position sensors.
News from AB Electronic (28 May 2004)
Intersil employs mixed-signal foundry services
Intersil has begun producing devices using AMI Semiconductor's mixed-signal process with electrically erasable memory and 20V capability.
News from AMI Semiconductor (28 May 2004)
Kit is speedy route to speakerphone development
The ATR3000DT full-duplex desktop speakerphone reference design and development kit simplify integration and speed time to market.
News from Acoustic Technologies (28 May 2004)
Russian R and D centre is a first for Cadence
Cadence Design Systems has opened its first office in Moscow as the latest in a series of strategic investments in Russia.
News from Cadence Design Systems (28 May 2004)
CPS locates more funds
Cambridge Positioning Systems has raised an additional US $9 million from its existing investors to drive global take-up of its unique Matrix mass-market high accuracy location technology.
News from Cambridge Positioning Systems (28 May 2004)
Benchtop wave soldering ready for lead free
The new lead-free ATF 20-F wave soldering system extends Contax's lead-free wave soldering solutions from ATF benchtop units to the full inline high-volume Electrovert systems.
News from Contax (28 May 2004)
Speedy setup for benchtop crimping press
The Komax bt722 is a new semi-automatic benchtop crimping press, launched in the UK at Nepcon 2004.
News from Contax (28 May 2004)
Graphical development for digital TV
The Observatory PC Development Studio is billed as the first PC-based Windows implementation of a DVB digital receiver.
News from Cabot Communications (28 May 2004)
Normally closed switch stars for spa makers
User Application Article Duraswitch PushGate pushbutton technology has been selected for the switch mechanism in two projects for spa controls.
News from InPlay Technologies, Duraswitch Division (28 May 2004)
Box design integrates digital TV suite
Fujitsu SmartMPEG reference set-top box integrates Cabot Communications' pan-European Digital TV Suite software.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (28 May 2004)
Set-top reference design hits the streets
DiBcom and Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe have merged their chipsets onto a common reference design to offer simplified development of mobile and portable DVB-T solutions.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (28 May 2004)
Controller accelerates packet processing
Integrated Device Technology has expanded its portfolio of flow-control management products to include a family of packet-exchange devices.
News from IDT (28 May 2004)
Flat panel display conference finalised
Intertech has finalised the programme for its ninth international flat panel display conference.
News from Intertech-Pira (28 May 2004)
Chip-scale reader to accelerate RFID growth
The io is billed as the world's smallest and lowest-cost 13.56MHz RFID reader.
News from Innovision Research and Technology (28 May 2004)
Waveguide joints cater for rotating dishes
A new range of inline rotary waveguide joints are designed for use with rotating dish antennas in satellite communications uplink and earth station applications.
News from Link Microtek (28 May 2004)
DSL chipsets gain security support
Intoto has ported its iGateway comprehensive platform of firewall and VPN security software into the LSI Logic production-ready HomeBase family of digital subscriber line gateway products.
News from LSI Europe (28 May 2004)
FiberComm triples attendance
For three days this month everything in the International Congress Centre Munich (ICM) revolved around the topic of optical networks.
News from Messe Muenchen (28 May 2004)
Novel approach to touchscreen displays
Heralded as an industry breakthrough, Dispersive Signal Technology offers a fundamentally different approach to touch.
News from 3M Touch Systems UK (28 May 2004)
Chipset improves the image of large-screen LCDs
Claiming a breakthrough for display technology, National Semiconductor has released a new point-to-point differential signalling digital interface architecture and chipset for LCD TVs.
News from National Semiconductor (28 May 2004)
US-made photodetectors complement LED range
A new line of photodiodes aims to meet the growing demand for high-performance, competitively priced photodetectors.
News from Opto Diode (28 May 2004)
Adapter helps shape mobile traffic
User Application Article CellGlide is using the IPnexus CPC388 telecomms adapter in its flagship Mobile Traffic Shaper product for GPRS wireless networks.
News from Performance Technologies (28 May 2004)
Middleware to turn MCUs to home networking
Renesas Technology Corp and Ubiquitous Corp are to co-operate in the development and sales of home network oriented solutions based on the two companies' technological expertise.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (28 May 2004)
Software embeds vocal technical support
Voice Prompt is a novel software application for home consumer electronics and portable devices.
News from Spirit DSP (28 May 2004)
Down-convertor module provides multiple channels
A new and complete low-noise block down-convertor subsystem aims to help satellite broadcasters simplify installations and reduce costs.
News from STMicroelectronics (28 May 2004)
National Semiconductor standardises on tools
National Semiconductor has standardised on the VCS RTL verification solution, the Leda programmable design checker and Formality functional equivalence checker.
News from Synopsys (28 May 2004)
Controller samples sensors faster
User Application Article The TMS320F2810 digital signal controller is enabling Chronotek to increase sampling rates by more than one hundred times in its new ultrasonic transit time liquid flow sensor system.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (28 May 2004)
Audio amp aids cost-engineered solutions
The WM8602 is a 2.1-channel Class D amplifier offering the designer the freedom to optimise output power and quality for a given cost target.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (28 May 2004)
Tiny module is complete handheld Wi-Fi solution
Agere Systems has released a small-form-factor 802.11g mobile Wi-Fi module specifically designed for handheld consumer devices.
News from Agere Systems (27 May 2004)
Stencilling technique simplifies BGA rework
Best has developed a newly patented process for the faster and more reliable reworking of BGAs, CSPs and other area array devices.
News from Best (27 May 2004)
Online parts database speeds CAD capture
Cadence Design Systems has made its ActiveParts Online Database available at no charge to all existing Orcad Capture CIS customers.
News from Cadence Design Systems (27 May 2004)
Special award for Arrow by design
C and D Technologies has presented Arrow with a special award to recognise the increase in design registrations that the distributor has achieved in Northern Europe. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (27 May 2004)
Power chip manages multiple handset processors
The DA9030 is a highly integrated system level power management IC which supports both a communications processor and the Intel PXA27x family of applications processors in next generation handsets.
News from Dialog Semiconductor (27 May 2004)
Handheld takes flexible RFID options onboard
Diagnostic Instruments has developed what it reckons is the world's first fully customisable rugged Auto-ID platform.
News from Diagnostic Instruments (27 May 2004)
Point of load regulators lower headroom
As a point of load (POL) regulator in distributed power architectures, the PMC4000 regulator claims to offer designers clear advantages where both board space and component height are limited.
News from Ericsson Power Modules (27 May 2004)
Toolkit helps solve PSU design problems
A new web-based offline power supply toolkit enables designers to dramatically reduce design cycle times while addressing specific application requirements.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (27 May 2004)
Award for novel fingerprint module
A Suprema fingerprint sensor module won first place in the third international Fingerprint Verification Competition (FVC 2004).
News from Hitachi High-Technolgies (Electronic Components) (27 May 2004)
Microcoax connectors enhance flip phones
New flip phones and displays with multi-axis hinges will benefit from Honda's new board-to-microcoaxial connectors featuring the world's smallest pitch of 0.3mm.
News from Honda Connectors (27 May 2004)
E-beam lithography system is UK first
Innos has invested GBP 5 million to upgrade its photolithography capability, including purchase of the UK's first JBX-9300FS electron-beam lithography system.
News from Innos (27 May 2004)
Low-power-radio transceiver takes more onboard
The MICRF505 is Micrel's next-generation RadioWire transceiver, designed to save space and cost while increasing performance and ease of use.
News from Micrel (27 May 2004)
PWM controller aims for intermediate power bus
The LM5033 is billed as the industry's first fully featured 100V DC/DC PWM controller that meets the challenging specifications of the intermediate bus architecture.
News from National Semiconductor (27 May 2004)
Form C reed switches with high reliability
A new line of professional-quality hermetically sealed changeover-type dry reed switches allow high-reliability applications to benefit from the industry-standard Form-C contact layout.
News from Sequoia Technology (27 May 2004)
Testbench technology aids RTL verification
The latest release of the VCS RTL verification solution extends its built-in testbench capabilities to include a rich set of advanced technologies.
News from Synopsys (27 May 2004)
Web-based control for PCB producers
eM-Execution is a web-based software package designed to meet the production management and analytical needs of electronics circuit board manufacturers and their supply chain partners.
News from Siemens PLM Software (27 May 2004)
Chinese foundry passes the test
Wolfson Microelectronics has contracted CSMC Technologies Corporation for foundry services, using the 150mm fab facility at Wuxi, China.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (27 May 2004)
Audio ADC handles high-voltage inputs
The WM8782 is a high-performance low-cost stereo audio ADC designed for recordable media applications.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (27 May 2004)
Read-channel ICs enable next-generation drives
New hard disk drive IC technology promises high-capacity storage for streaming video, digital photos, MP3s, video games and other multimedia in mobile phones and other consumer devices.
News from Agere Systems (26 May 2004)
Novel convertor chip raises PSU efficiency
The STR-T4000 is a partial resonant convertor integrated circuit optimised for use in power supplies for IT-related equipment and flat panel displays.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (26 May 2004)
Network processors come onboard for convergence
The Blackfin Fusiv platform uses integrated technology to deliver secure, high-speed data, voice and video convergence in a single solution.
News from Analog Devices (26 May 2004)
Benchmarks demonstrate processor superiority
Benchmark tests conducted by The Tolly Group demonstrate that ADI's new Fusiv-Vx 200 processor overwhelmingly outperforms comparable processors from Intel and Texas Instruments.
News from Analog Devices (26 May 2004)
Platform speeds modems and gateways to market
User Application Article The Analog Devices Blackfin Fusiv media and networking processing platform has been chosen for Sagem's residential modems and gateways.
News from Analog Devices (26 May 2004)
Core hosts novel VoIP software platform
The Trinity Convergence VeriCall Edge software platform is now supported on the ARM926EJ-S microprocessor core.
News from ARM (26 May 2004)
Acquisition to boost optical amp capabilities
Bookham Technology has entered into an agreement to acquire Onetta, a leading provider of optical amplifier modules and subsystems for communications networks, based in Sunnyvale, California.
News from Bookham (26 May 2004)
Reference flow supports 90nm process
Cadence Design Systems has developed a qualified design reference flow validated as compatible with the IBM-Chartered 90-nanometre process platform.
News from Cadence Design Systems (26 May 2004)
Toolkit speeds FPGA programming in C
The DK Accelerator for Altera's SOPC Builder generates FPGA hardware components directly from Handel-C descriptions.
News from Celoxica (26 May 2004)
Digital TV software has designs on Europe
Cabot Communications will unveil the first pan-European digital TV suite to support both satellite DVB-S and digital terrestrial DVB-T transmissions today at Mediacast 2004.
News from Cabot Communications (26 May 2004)
Electronic system level design at DAC
CoWare will showcase its latest technologies and products for electronic system level design at the Design Automation Conference next month in San Diego, California.
News from CoWare (26 May 2004)
More funds for Frontier
Frontier Silicon has closed an investment of several million pounds from Nokia Venture Partners.
News from Frontier Silicon (26 May 2004)
D-subs gain IP67 sealing option
Harting has extended its D-subminiature connector range with the introduction of a new series designed for use in applications requiring water resistance to the rigorous requirements of IP67.
News from Harting (26 May 2004)
New team sources nonstandard components
Plastic components and cable accessories supplier Heyco has enhanced its service with the creation of a New Business Development Team dedicated to sourcing noncatalogue components. Brochure Available
News from Anixter Components (26 May 2004)
Quick and easy way to get hooked up
William Hughes PCB test points are available in three popular sizes.
News from Hughes (26 May 2004)
Distribution deal extends to Northern Europe
Knitter-Switch has signed a franchised distribution agreement with Arrow Northern Europe that covers Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and the Baltic States.
News from Knitter Switch (26 May 2004)
Platform approved for IBM-Chartered process
The Calibre design-to-silicon platform has been named as an approved physical verification tool for the 90nm semiconductor process platform jointly developed by IBM and Chartered Semiconductor.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (26 May 2004)
Cores to control broadband access advances
Realtek Semiconductor Corp has licensed a wide range of high-performance MIPS32 processor cores which will form the basis for its continued penetration of the high-growth broadband access market.
News from MIPS Technologies (26 May 2004)
Multiband receivers made for CompactPCI systems
Pentek has made its first foray into the cPCI market with 16- and 32-channel multiband-receiver boards featuring 14bit A/D convertors and Virtex-II FPGAs for signal processing.
News from Pentek (26 May 2004)
Design and verification for new 90nm process
Synopsys Galaxy design and Discovery verification platforms have been verified for the new 90nm process platform common to both IBM and Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing.
News from Synopsys (26 May 2004)
Improved performance from static dissipative mats
TBA Electro Conductive Products (ECP) has improved its two-ply static dissipative matting for use in a wide range of electronics assembly and clean-room applications.
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products (26 May 2004)
Design software passes the test
One of the world's largest semiconductor equipment manufacturers has completed an evaluation programme proving excellent results of TurboTools' CablEquity hardware electrical systems design automation
News from TurboTools Corp (26 May 2004)
DSP-based control boosts wash-day efficiency
User Application Article DSP based TMS320C24x controllers are enabling sophisticated motor control for reduced noise levels and improved washing efficiency in Ariston's Super Silent line of washing machines.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (26 May 2004)
Fast track delivery aids timely prototyping
A new "fast track" delivery programme ensures delivery of COTS single board computers in just two weeks or less.
News from Thales Computers (26 May 2004)
Top performance for timer/counter
The CNT-90 is a new tool for measurement, analysis and calibration of frequency, time interval or phase, whether in test systems, on the R and D bench, in the calibration lab or in the field.
News from Aspen Electronics (25 May 2004)
DAC award for Lapinskii
Viktor Lapinskii, Senior Software Engineer with AmmoCore Technology, will receive "best paper" honours at DAC for a paper he cowrote as part of his dissertation while at the University of Texas.
News from AmmoCore Technology (25 May 2004)
Software configures MCU peripherals
The CyanIDE suite of software development tools includes a revolutionary configuration tool that allows a microcontroller's peripherals to be easily configured to suit different applications.
News from Cyan Technology (25 May 2004)
New membrane switch shrinks keyboard dimensions
A novel tactile switch system can dramatically improve switch packing densities, thereby minimising the potential overall size of key panels.
News from Danielson (UK) (25 May 2004)
Mass imaging aids singulated package assembly
DEK has developed new techniques for performing mass imaging processes on singulated substrates directly from the process carrier.
News from DEK (25 May 2004)
Mezzanine card provides dual PowerPC processors
The latest addition to the CompactCore family of small-form-factor embedded computing products is the PMC-106 symmetric multiprocessing dual PowerPC 7447 processor PMC board.
News from Dy 4 Systems (25 May 2004)
NEC signs up for "skin-able" DTV applications
NEC Electronics (Europe) is to offer Espial Evo as an application suite for digital TV designs based on the Emmarchitecture2 processor.
News from Espial Group (25 May 2004)
Strong showing at PCIM Europe
Fairchild Semiconductor will demonstrate a new online interactive design tool, advanced product innovations and present technical papers this week at PCIM Europe 2004 in Nuremberg, Germany.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (25 May 2004)
Single chip combines digital TV and DAB reception
Frontier Silicon has started shipping the world's first combined DVB-T and DAB system-on-chip device in volume this month.
News from Frontier Silicon (25 May 2004)
Oscillators bring LVDS onboard
A new cost-saving series of crystal oscillators offers significantly reduced noise and amplitude by incorporating low voltage differential signalling (LVDS).
News from Fox Electronics (25 May 2004)
Regulators integrate their own FETs
Two new single-chip synchronous buck DC/DC regulators from Intersil Corp feature integrated power FETs.
News from Intersil (25 May 2004)
New channel for advanced pattern recognition
Kane Computing has been appointed the UK distributor for Cybula, a leader in advanced pattern recognition solutions. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (25 May 2004)
PCI card hosts pattern recognition hardware
Presence II is a novel hardware platform designed by Cybula for advanced pattern recognition applications. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (25 May 2004)
High-voltage MLCs aim for commercial success
A new commercial-grade high-voltage ceramic surface mount capacitor product line is designed for applications demanding reliability at high voltages.
News from Kemet Electronics Corp (25 May 2004)
Jacks provide multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports
Two new additions to the HyperJack 1000 family fulfil the needs of multiple I/O ports for twisted pair Gigabit Ethernet links for next generation networking equipment.
News from Molex UK (25 May 2004)
Compact blower performs quietly
Featuring a special design of spiral housing, the RL65 radial blower offers the advantages of a low noise performance combined with a very compact size.
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) (25 May 2004)
Automotive test capabilities in show in Stuttgart
Pickering Interfaces will exhibit its major new products at the Automotive Testing Expo in Stuttgart from May 25th to 27th in Hall 14, Booth 1433.
News from Pickering Electronics (25 May 2004)
Desktop assembly for South Wales
British computer company Pelham Sloane has chosen the South Wales region to produce its innovative, award-winning, all-in-one desktop computer, the PS1500.
News from Pelham Sloane (25 May 2004)
Tutorial to tackle light measurement
Pro-Lite Technology is to hold a technical tutorial in conjunction with Labsphere, the integrating sphere company.
News from Pro-Lite Technology (25 May 2004)
Kit puts embedded PCI cores to work
The PCI-484 Reference Development Kit (RDK) supports the recently announced, low-power QuickPCI family of devices.
News from QuickLogic (25 May 2004)
Foundation membership to aid software tool support
Real Time Innovations has joined the Eclipse Foundation as an add-in provider.
News from Real Time Innovations (25 May 2004)
LCD module is compelling industrial solution
The NL6448BC33-59 is a 10.4in TFT module that provides a high quality image display up to 256K colours at a resolution of 640 x 480 pixel making it ideal for most industrial applications.
News from Review Display Systems (25 May 2004)
MMI solutions to speed custom handset development
Sasken has signed an agreement with e-SIM to offer pre-integrated and market-tested man machine interface solutions bundled with its mobile software solutions.
News from Sasken Communication Technologies (25 May 2004)
Analogue front end supports ADSL2+ datarates
The Si3110 is heralded as the industry's smallest, high-performance, integrated analogue front end (AFE) for ADSL and ADSL2+ applications.
News from Silicon Laboratories (25 May 2004)
Suppression devices at the cutting edge
The Advantage series of transient voltage surge suppression devices feature cutting edge design techniques and feature a revolutionary patent pending fusing method.
News from Surge Suppression (25 May 2004)
Driver houses complete automotive H bridge
STMicroelectronics has produced a complete H bridge in a single package for high-power automotive applications such as driving window lifts, seat positioners and for DC motor control.
News from STMicroelectronics (25 May 2004)
Switches optimised for RGB and composite video
The TS5V330 and the TS3V330 specialty switches are high-performance solutions for switching between multiple video sources.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (25 May 2004)
Website features ultrasonic fluxing technology
Ultrasonic Systems has updated its website to reflect the demanding needs of precision spray coating.
News from Ultrasonic Systems (25 May 2004)
Development for soft-core embedded processors
The Nios II IDE is based on the open and extensible Eclipse platform to combine a common user interface with best-in-class development environment and seamless integration with third-party tools.
News from Altera Europe (24 May 2004)
Agilent takes away Chinese award
Agilent Technologies has received an "Excellent supplier" award from Huawei Technologies, China's leading networking company. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (24 May 2004)
Who wants to be a GA billionaire?
Arrow Electronics has received a European award from Philips for shipping 1.5 billion of the manufacturer's general application discrete devices.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (24 May 2004)
Expansion targets SMT in Asia
Assembleon is substantially expanding its own sales and service organisation in Asia to provide the highest level of quality in all aspects of its business.
News from Assembléon (24 May 2004)
Modules harness wireless processor power
The SOM-A27xx system on module series is based on the Intel XScale PXA 27x processor and 2700G multimedia accelerator with higher performance and support for better graphics. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (24 May 2004)
Backplanes provide industrial expansion
Two new backplanes address the increasing demand for more PCI expansion slots in the best-selling IPC-6606 Microbox industrial PC chassis. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (24 May 2004)
Thyrisors feature all-round improvements
Dynex Semiconductor has released the first products in a range of high-efficiency, high-energy, phase control thyristors (SCRs).
News from Dynex Semiconductor (24 May 2004)
F2-tel and VitalNet join partner programme
Finisar Corp has enlisted the services of two new partners for the enterprise market: F2-tel, a division of Bonzai Technologies in Spain and VitalNet of Australia.
News from Finisar Corp (24 May 2004)
Gold alloy solder preforms find a niche
Indium Corp offers AuSn and AuGe specialty solder preforms in thicknesses below 0.001in.
News from Indium Corporation of America (24 May 2004)
Free poster helps with low-level measurement
Keithley Instruments has published a novel four-step error-checker poster that offers guidance to engineers and scientists for avoiding common low-level measurement errors. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (24 May 2004)
Lead-free termination becomes the norm
Kemet is switching to lead-free as the standard termination finish on tantalum MnO2 and organic polymer KO-CAP products.
News from Kemet Electronics Corp (24 May 2004)
Fujitsu signs for MAC core
Mentor Graphics Corp has licensed its A-XGMAC 10 Gigabit Ethernet media access controller (MAC) to Fujitsu Laboratories of America (FLA).
News from Mentor Graphics UK (24 May 2004)
High-current inductors keep a low profile
A new series of low-profile surface-mount high current inductors from CWS are based on flat helix wires that can handle currents up to 70A.
News from MRC Components (24 May 2004)
Reflector diffuser technology boosts backlights
A new series of backlight panels is available in a variety of colours and sizes, making them ideal for a wide range of applications.
News from Marktech Optoelectronics (24 May 2004)
Adapter puts PCMIA in embedded designs
Parvus Corp has added a low-cost, single-slot PCMCIA (PC Card) adapter to its Xpand104 line of modular PC/104 PCMCIA controller boards.
News from Parvus Corp (24 May 2004)
Vandal-proof keyboard is a soft touch
Commac has developed a novel vandal-proof keyboard made of touch-sensitive glass.
News from SAS Commac (24 May 2004)
Audio amps keep their cool for LCD TVs
Two new stereo Class-D audio power amplifiers are aimed at applications in 17 to 23in LCD TVs.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (24 May 2004)
Application notes explain harmonics and flicker
Practical guidance is now available on how to test electrical products in accordance with the latest European powerline harmonics and flicker standards.
News from Voltech (24 May 2004)
Don't let an RoHS loophole turn into a noose
Tony Inskip, Director of Zirkon, comments on a potential loophole in the RoHS Directive.
News from Zirkon (24 May 2004)
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