News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 26 September
to Saturday 2 October 2004
FPGAs protect Indesign's audio IP
User Application Article Actel's Flash-based field-programmable gate arrays are used in Indesign's JS-2 wireless high-fidelity streaming audio platform.
News from Actel Europe ( 1 October 2004)
Cost-cutting spree to shed 500 jobs
Agere Systems has revealed plans to align its cost structure with current revenue expectations and improve profitability.
News from Agere Systems ( 1 October 2004)
Rolling contacts extend test fixture life
Johnstech International has appointed Alliance Sales (Europe) to handle its high performance test and interconnect products throughout the UK, Scandinavia and Finland.
News from Alliance Sales (Europe) ( 1 October 2004)
Systems solutions demonstrated in Munich
Amplicon will be presenting examples of its complete solutions capability on Stand 648 in Hall A6 at Electronica this year.
News from Amplicon ( 1 October 2004)
Entry-level CPU brings flexibility to PC/104
A new entry level PC/104 module with integrated CPU and chipset brings dual display and flexible I/O options to the PC/104 form factor. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) ( 1 October 2004)
Robot helps automate pacemaker production
User Application Article Guidant Ireland has recently partnered with automation equipment supplier Contax to automate key steps in the manufacture of its medical devices.
News from Contax ( 1 October 2004)
Platforms breathe new life into 386 designs
Datasound Laboratories (DSL) is to offer a complete range of 386 performance platforms with a guaranteed 5 year lifespan.
News from Datasound Laboratories ( 1 October 2004)
Bridge modules expand CompactPCI backplanes
Novel cPCI backplane bridge modules permit 33 and 66MHz systems to be expanded across two or even three backplanes, with automatic detection of 32/64bit systems, and support for 3.3 and 5V input.
News from Elma Electronic UK ( 1 October 2004)
Heavyweights line up for fabless forum
Future Horizons has revealed the programme for its International Fabless Forum 2004.
News from Future Horizons ( 1 October 2004)
Precision oscillators cut down on phase noise
A new range of precision oven controlled crystal oscillators (OCXOs) uses SC-cut resonators.
News from Fox Electronics ( 1 October 2004)
CCD sensors and cameras go on show
Framos Electronics will exhibit a comprehensive range of products on its Stand 101 in Hall A4 at Electronica 2004.
News from Framos Electronics ( 1 October 2004)
Connectors complement low-loss cables
Gigatronix has an extensive range of connectors to address the majority of coaxial cables now being incorporated into wireless system designs.
News from Gigatronix ( 1 October 2004)
Materials experts cover US trade shows
Indium Corp of America will be exhibiting at a number of regional SMTA trade shows during the month of October.
News from Indium Corporation of America ( 1 October 2004)
USB interfaces provide speedy memory access
Kingston Technology has expanded its DataTraveler USB 2.0 product line with three new versions: DataTraveler II, DataTraveler II Plus and DataTraveler Elite.
News from Kingston Technology ( 1 October 2004)
Software speeds test development in C
Engineers can now develop their test, measurement and automation applications faster with LabWindows/CVI 7.1, the latest upgrade of the stable and proven ANSI C development environment. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 1 October 2004)
Platform checks out mobile IP signalling
Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions is demonstrating its mobile IP signalling conformance test capability for the first time at this week's CDMA Americas Congress.
News from Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions ( 1 October 2004)
Backplanes boast full ATCA applications coverage
A new series of ATCA backplanes ranges from a four-slot design for development use through to a 16-slot unit for ETSI or 600mm rack systems. Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 1 October 2004)
UK operation celebrates 20 years
Schaffner celebrates 20 years of trading in the UK in September 2004. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner ( 1 October 2004)
Transceiver and multiplier power optical platforms
User Application Article Photonic Bridges has selected Silicon Laboratories' Si5100 OC-48 transceiver and Si5310 precision clock multiplier for four next-generation Sonet/SDH multiservice transport platforms.
News from Silicon Laboratories ( 1 October 2004)
Processors ride Nokia's Series 60 Platform
Nokia and STMicroelectronics have expanded their co-operation into the area of Series 60 product creation.
News from STMicroelectronics ( 1 October 2004)
Upgrade brings C166/ST10 toolset up to date
Version 8.5 of the Tasking C166/ST10 toolset features numerous enhancements to the compiler and debugger and introduces a number of key improvements.
News from Altium ( 1 October 2004)
Piezo transmitter needs no battery
New from TDC are the PTM100 piezo transmitter module and RCM110 and RCM 120 multifunctional receiver modules from EnOcean.
News from TDC (Telecom Design Communications) ( 1 October 2004)
New photo-imaging machine boosts capacity
Teknoflex has expanded its capacity with the installation of a new Olec double-drawer photo-imaging machine at a cost of approximately GBP 35,000.
News from Teknoflex ( 1 October 2004)
US military dominates software-defined radio
A new survey confirms that the US military is the largest proponent and purchaser of software-defined radio equipment.
News from Venture Development Corp ( 1 October 2004)
Award recognises growth strategy leadership
Xantrex Technology has been selected by Frost and Sullivan as the recipient of the 2004 Growth Strategy Leadership Award in the world power inverter market.
News from Xantrex Technology ( 1 October 2004)
Ember upgrades money and management
Ember has closed an additional $25 million in funding and expanded its management team.
News from Ember Europe ( 1 October 2004)
EEPROM module joins smart power process
AMI Semiconductor (AMIS) is developing an EEPROM module based on its 0.35um (I3T) smart power technology.
News from AMI Semiconductor (30 September 2004)
Structured ASICs aim for frugal FPGA replacement
The XPressArray-II (XPA-II) is the newest addition to the market leading XPressArray structured ASIC family.
News from AMI Semiconductor (30 September 2004)
Modules permit point-and-click analogue design
Now designers can point and click to create square-wave oscillators, a voltage-controlled sample and hold circuit, and a sum/difference stage with biquadratic filter.
News from Anadigm (30 September 2004)
16bit DACs shrink to SOT-23 outline
Analog Devices has extended its nanoDAC family of D/A convertors in tiny packaging with nine new offerings that are pin-compatible from 12 to 16bit.
News from Analog Devices (30 September 2004)
Module offers affordable spread spectrum
The Aerocomm AC4490 900MHz RF module is a feature enhanced spread spectrum transceiver aimed at OEMs designing for vending machines, PoS and fleet management.
News from BFi Optilas (30 September 2004)
Tools to support latest-generation FPGAs
Celoxica will support the newly introduced Virtex-4 FPGAs through the latest release of its suite of system design and synthesis tools.
News from Celoxica (30 September 2004)
Workshop identifies common EMC problems
"Shielding, EMC/EMI, noise reduction, earthing and circuit board layout" is a 2-day workshop being held at various venues throughout the UK and Ireland during October.
News from IDC Technologies (30 September 2004)
Video decoder for embedded platforms
New from Kane Computing is the Ateme H.264 decoder for embedded platforms. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (30 September 2004)
Probe assists multicore Octeon debugging
Embedded Performance is to provide support for the newly introduced Cavium Networks Octeon network services processors (NSPs).
News from Logic Technology (30 September 2004)
Drivers produce more light from fewer LEDs
The MAX8595 and MAX8596 are 36V step-up DC/DC convertors that power up to eight LEDs in a series at 25mA.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (30 September 2004)
Mixer integrates more for 2.5 and 3G basestations
The MAX9995 is billed as the industry's highest performance, fully integrated, dual SiGe mixer.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (30 September 2004)
FPGA module embeds supercomputer performance
The BenBlue-III combines teraOPS computing, high memory bandwidth and multigigabit I/O, allowing designers to host processing-intensive applications on industry standard form factors and interfaces.
News from Nallatech (30 September 2004)
Controllers simplify HDD-based audio designs
Two new ARM946E-STM-core system LSIs, the ML696500 series, offer a highly integrated solution for the major component functions of hard disk drive (HDD) audio players.
News from Oki Electric (30 September 2004)
UHF-band RFID reader/writer is EPC-compatible
Omron Corp has released the V740 series EPC reader/writer for UHF-band RFID tags in North America.
News from Omron Corp (30 September 2004)
Modules accelerate packet processing tasks
Performance Technologies has added two elements to its line of specialised products designed to eliminate packet processing bottlenecks and allow OEMs to handle new IP networking tasks at wire speed.
News from Performance Technologies (30 September 2004)
SoCs combine ARM and DSP cores for portable audio
Leveraging its expertise in high performance digital audio solutions, Philips has developed the Nexperia Personal family of ICs for portable audio and multimedia players.
News from NXP Semiconductors (30 September 2004)
Upgrade for market-leading basestation tester
The 6413A is an enhanced and upgraded 3G basestation test system from Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions.
News from Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions (30 September 2004)
Renesas to take over SuperH core business
Renesas Technology Corp has reached an agreement with STMicroelectronics to take over the SuperH CPU core licensing business of their joint venture company.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (30 September 2004)
Reference design is illuminating stuff
International Rectifier is now offering a complete reference design circuit for the IR2161 halogen transformer IC.
News from International Rectifier (30 September 2004)
Simpletech selects Silicon Highway
Simpletech has selected Silicon Highway as its exclusive representative in the UK and Ireland.
News from Simpletech Europe (30 September 2004)
ST plans for life after Pistorio
STMicrolectronics is making major organisational changes that reflect a continued emphasis on developing application-specific products and platforms for an increasingly convergent marketplace.
News from STMicroelectronics (30 September 2004)
Controllers cascade to cover up to 30 supplies
Summit Microelectronics reckons it has raised the bar again in intelligent power management devices with the introduction of the SMM766 and SMM764 linkable active POL controllers.
News from Summit Microelectronics (30 September 2004)
Miniature coils boost performance
The miniaturisation of mobile communications devices and the constant push towards higher frequencies has led to the demand for even higher performance coils.
News from TDK Electronics Europe (30 September 2004)
Budget intro to OMAP-based design
The OMAP5912 Starter Kit (OSK) is intended to smooth the way for the rapid adoption of ARM-plus-DSP SoC technology in the portable data terminal (PDT) market.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (30 September 2004)
Squeegees reduce solder paste sticking
Transition Automation's new low profile holder shows significant reduction in paste sticking.
News from Transition Automation (30 September 2004)
Service and warranty extended
Universal Instruments has expanded and enhanced the services element of its Optima Plus solution model and reduced the price of extended warranty products.
News from Universal Instruments (30 September 2004)
Short course examines signal integrity issues
Doug Smith will present a new updated course "Troubleshooting, verification and high frequency measurements in signal integrity and design for digital and analogue designers" on 2nd-3rd December 2004.
News from University of Oxford Electronics and Telecoms (30 September 2004)
Spinoff celebrates 20th anniversary
An Oxford based company which "spun off" from the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory celebrated its 20th anniversary last week.
News from Vector Fields (30 September 2004)
Speedy ADC aims for next generation photocopiers
A new, fast, pipeline A/D convertor is specifically designed for use in high speed next generation digital photocopier products.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (30 September 2004)
Audio DAC takes drive onboard to oust op amps
Wolfson Microelectronics has a new stereo audio DAC with a high output drive capability of 2V RMS, eliminating the need for external op amps in DVD, digital TV and audio/video receivers.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (30 September 2004)
Novel filter improves LCD readability
A novel filtering technology accurately controls the direction of emitted light from LCDs as well as reducing screen reflections, enhancing contrast ratio and improving readability in direct sunlight.
News from Zytronic (30 September 2004)
Couplers provide powerful military protection
A new range of military-specified hermetically sealed, gate-drive optocouplers is designed for motor-control inverter and UPS applications in critical defence and aerospace equipment. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (29 September 2004)
Eichen takes over as President
Bill Eichen has joined Analogix Semiconductor as President and Chief Operating Officer.
News from Analogix Semiconductor (29 September 2004)
Celestica Power completes acquisition hat-trick
C and D Technologies has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Celestica Power Systems in an all-cash transaction, the terms of which were not disclosed. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (29 September 2004)
Wood takes charge of new incarnation
High reliability power conversion specialist Celab has become part of C and D Technologies, and has appointed Julian Wood as Managing Director, at the end of another record year.
News from Celab (29 September 2004)
DSP software bridges the application gap
The latest version of SPW is a comprehensive DSP application solution that bridges the gap from DSP algorithm exploration to implementation into hardware and software.
News from CoWare (29 September 2004)
SBC puts CompactPCI into demanding environments
The CR3 is a CompactPCI single board computer driven by an Intel Ultra Low Voltage Celeron processor in a conduction-cooled 3U form factor.
News from Acal Microsystems (29 September 2004)
Multiphysics simulation turns to MEMS design
A new MEMS Module for the Femlab mathematical modelling package allows designers to model micro electromechanical systems with physical dimensions of microns. Brochure Available
News from Comsol (29 September 2004)
Design wins registered using RosettaNet
EBV Elektronik and National Semiconductor have automated their design win registration process using RosettaNet.
News from EBV Elektronik (29 September 2004)
Miniature HV supplies run from 5V input
Emco High Voltage Corp has added a 5V input power option for its miniature, precision regulated, CA Series.
News from Emco High Voltage Corp (29 September 2004)
Market research confirms powerful position
Fairchild has extended its number-one position worldwide for discrete and analogue components that deliver and manage power, according to market research firms Databeans, Gartner and iSuppli.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (29 September 2004)
Industrial Ethernet employs novel sealed connector
The Octopus is a complete IP67 Industrial Ethernet solution in which all components use M12 D connector technology as a common interface.
News from Hirschmann Electronics (29 September 2004)
Gasket adds a new dimension to shielding
The Tower shield is a novel EMI shielding gasket with a height that exceeds its width.
News from Holland Shielding Systems (29 September 2004)
Novel film has flat cables covered
Holland Shielding Systems has developed a cost effective EMI protection solution for flat cables.
News from Holland Shielding Systems (29 September 2004)
Flow-control chip boasts quadruple performance
The IDT72P51769 is a 4Mbit multi-queue flow-control device that can access data from a single databus and place the data into any of one to 128 queues.
News from IDT (29 September 2004)
Signal integrity tools now run on Mac platforms
Interactive Products Corp has ported its IFS Pro high-speed-design signal integrity tool suite to the Apple Platform (latest Mac OSX Java 1.4.2.x).
News from Interactive Products Corp (29 September 2004)
Consortium aims for new levels of OS security
The French Ministry of Defence has awarded a Eur 7 million, 3-year contract to develop a multilevel-security Linux-based operating system solution that will reach the Common Criteria EAL5.
News from Jaluna (29 September 2004)
Acquisitions boost ATCA and railway expertise
Kontron has strengthened its activities in the ATCA field with the purchase of technologies, patents and systems that were part of the assets of the insolvent Giga Stream UMTS Technologie.
News from Kontron UK (29 September 2004)
Debugger takes code profiling onboard
Tools from American Arium now support optimisation via code profiling.
News from Logic Technology (29 September 2004)
Asset expands boundary scan testing
The new ScanWorks Extended JTAG Coverage solutions from Asset InterTech are the industry's first combination of standard boundary scan test with microprocessor emulation technology.
News from Logic Technology (29 September 2004)
Touch screen controller boasts easy PC interfacing
A new range of touch screen controllers offers improved integration into PC-based kiosks and industrial control systems by providing support for both traditional serial comms and USB ports.
News from 3M Touch Systems UK (29 September 2004)
European debut for dispersive signal technology
Electronica 2004 will offer the first European industry viewing of 3M Touch Systems' DST-based touch screens.
News from 3M Touch Systems UK (29 September 2004)
Platform accelerates games development
Developers can now create game titles for the innovative Sony Computer Entertainment "PSP" platform with a development solution from Metrowerks.
News from Metrowerks Europe (29 September 2004)
Telecomms relays offer compact compliance
New compact telecomms relays from Omron enable high density mounting by reducing the mounting area of the surface mount package by up to 56% compared with comparable devices.
News from Omron Electronics (29 September 2004)
Smart card controller has passport to travel
The Philips contactless chip solution for e-government applications has received the world's first Common Criteria (CC) EAL5+ certification for a triple interface smart card controller.
News from NXP Semiconductors (29 September 2004)
Big Flash chips boast super-fast programming
Renesas Technology Europe reckons it has developed the world's fastest 4Gbit AG-AND type Flash memories, offering a programming speed of 10Mbyte/s.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (29 September 2004)
Backlights show up at Electronica
Rogers Corp will exhibit its newest electroluminescent (EL) product lines, manufactured by its Durel Division, at this year's Electronica show in Munich.
News from Rogers Corp (29 September 2004)
PoL convertors boast efficiencies up to 97%
The Innoline series are high-efficiency, nonisolated step-down regulators for point-of-load applications.
News from Recom International Power (29 September 2004)
Smaller carbon fibres aid conductivity
VGCF-S is a new grade of carbon nanofibre suitable for addition to resins in which electrical conductivity is required.
News from SDK (29 September 2004)
Low-profile power amp extends Bluetooth reach
SiGe Semiconductor has expanded its series of Bluetooth integrated circuits with a miniature power amplifier optimised for portable consumer electronics.
News from SiGe Semiconductor (29 September 2004)
Card reader turns to PC security
A low-cost, easy to install smart card reader allows any home or office PC to be adapted to support secure home banking or e-commerce applications, or to be secured against unauthorised access.
News from Secure Retail (29 September 2004)
Power system keeps networks up and running
The Infinity ICS4220 power system is an indoor cabinet system that supports a broad range of applications including broadband, optical and wireless networks.
News from Lineage Power Corporation (29 September 2004)
Single-chip solution brings pen sensing onboard
A new mixed-signal IC allows the easy integration of Wacom's proven inductive pen sensing technology into mobile devices such as smartphones and personal digital assistants.
News from Wacom Components Europe (29 September 2004)
Audio codec answers camera demands
A new mono codec addresses all major digital stills and video camera audio requirements on a single chip.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (29 September 2004)
Boston plays host to Wolfson's second US base
Wolfson Microelectronics is extending its US operation with the opening of a new sales and applications office in the Boston area.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (29 September 2004)
Smaller Schottky claims bigger performance
The ZHCS350 40V-rated Schottky barrier diode outperforms much larger packaged devices in terms of VF/IR performance, continuous current handling capability and PCB space requirement.
News from Zetex (29 September 2004)
Design tools allow high-performance C compiling
The newest edition of Impulse's CoDeveloper C to RTL design tools allows FPGA users to compile C to Altera's highest-performance programmable platforms.
News from Impulse Accelerated Technologies (29 September 2004)
Starter kit simplifies migration to PXI
The PXI Starter is a special product bundle for those considering the switch to a PXI platform for their data acquisition or automated measurement systems. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (28 September 2004)
Isolated convertor measures motor currents
A new optically isolated, programmable A/D convertor is optimised for measuring motor-phase currents in variable-speed motor-drive control systems. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (28 September 2004)
How to combat ever increasing lead times
Managing Director Christos Papakyriacou advises on how best to cope with component shortages.
News from Alpha Micro Components (28 September 2004)
Input flexibility makes for versatile convertors
Models within the R series of DC/DC convertors offer up to four isolated outputs with a choice of five voltage input ranges to provide an exceptionally versatile and flexible package.
News from Powerstax (28 September 2004)
Algorithm secures battery connections
The Keeloq secure algorithm can now be readily used for battery authentication in portable applications.
News from Microchip Technology (28 September 2004)
Microcontrollers take on frugal power management
Microchip has expanded its 28- and 40/44-pin PIC Flash microcontroller portfolio with eight devices targeting mid-range applications requiring up to 32Kbyte of program memory.
News from Microchip Technology (28 September 2004)
Variable capacitance diodes boast space savings
The latest ultraminiature, surface-mount, variable capacitance diodes from Toshiba are now available from BFi Optilas.
News from BFi Optilas (28 September 2004)
C and D Technologies acquires power systems
Celestica has signed a definitive agreement to divest its Power Systems business to C and D Technologies in an all-cash transaction, the terms of which were not disclosed.
News from Celestica Power Systems (28 September 2004)
Software smooths out high-speed acquisition
SPViewIT is a new generation of ultra-high-speed signal capture software that overcomes the problems typically encountered when capturing external signals at extreme speeds directly onto a PC.
News from Dataquest Solutions (28 September 2004)
Low-cost switch to optical reliability
A new optical encoder competes with mechanical encoders on cost, while delivering several times the life cycle reliability of comparable mechanical devices. Brochure Available
News from EAO (28 September 2004)
Big names flock to Munich
Euro DesignCon 2004, 11th to 14th October at the Arabella Sheraton Grand Hotel in Munich, Germany, will feature exhibits from leading companies in the electronic design and semiconductor industries.
News from International Engineering Consortium (28 September 2004)
Cump aims to expand customer base
Elixent has appointed Charlie Cump to the newly created position of VP of Worldwide Sales.
News from Elixent (28 September 2004)
Switches turn to high-resolution displays
The FSAV430 is a high-performance quad SPDT (2:1 multiplexer/demultiplexer) video switch.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (28 September 2004)
Software illustrates merits of proper grounding
User Application Article Recent research has indicated that electromagnetic emissions from interface cards can be reduced by as much as 20dB through simple changes in grounding arrangements. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (28 September 2004)
Hub brings industrial wireless networks together
The Bat is billed as the worlds first industrial wireless hub.
News from Hirschmann Electronics (28 September 2004)
Flux is optimised for Pb-free wave soldering
Wave solder flux 3592-35 has been specifically developed for the Pb-free wave soldering of mixed-technology and through-hole electronic assemblies.
News from Indium Corporation of America (28 September 2004)
Two-way contact has universal appeal
A new two-way version of the surface mount Universal Contact delivers even greater benefits of miniaturisation, versatility and cost reduction to telecomms and industrial applications. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (28 September 2004)
Environment accelerates embedded design
The Luminosity IDE provides embedded system developers with a simplified, flexible platform to accelerate product time to market in the aerospace, telecomms and military sectors.
News from LynuxWorks (28 September 2004)
Agilent signs to embed cores
Agilent Technologies has licensed the MIPS32 4K, 4KE embedded processor core families, and the M4K and MIPS64 5Kc and 5Kf cores.
News from MIPS Technologies (28 September 2004)
Chirp spread spectrum solution on show in Munich
Nanotron Technologies will introduce its first hardware for the new Nanonet wireless network at the Electronica 2004.
News from Nanotron Technologies (28 September 2004)
Vector processor offers versatile video solution
Embedded Award winner On Demand Microelectronics will demonstrate a fully software programmable MPEG4/H.264 over DSL solution at Electronica.
News from On Demand Microelectronics (28 September 2004)
GSM RF test solutions on show in Singapore
PCTEL's RF Solutions Group is demonstrating a number of new products this week on Booth B7 at the 3GSM Asia 2004 World Congress.
News from PCTEL (28 September 2004)
23GHz antenna discriminates against interference
Radio Waves is claiming a breakthrough in high-performance antenna design for 23GHz systems.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Radio Waves (28 September 2004)
Microcontrollers accelerate to 80MHz
The SH7080 series is a new generation of SuperH microcontrollers with 80MHz high-speed operation.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (28 September 2004)
Chipset cuts convertor losses
A new chipset provides control and synchronous switching for high-frequency DC/DC convertors powering next-generation Intel and AMD processors in high-end advanced servers and desktop computers.
News from International Rectifier (28 September 2004)
Half-brick convertor powers up Ethernet
A new single-output isolated DC/DC convertor is ideally suited for power over LAN, IP telephony and isolated bus voltage applications. Brochure Available
News from SynQor Europe (28 September 2004)
Controller to simplify high-current PSU design
A new multiphase synchronous DC/DC buck controller with integrated adaptive gate drivers aims to simplify high-current power supply designs.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (28 September 2004)
Low-voltage logic shrinks size and power budget
The LVP series of LMOS ICs feature low operating voltage, low power consumption and the world's smallest and thinnest five-pin package.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (28 September 2004)
US military domonates embedded COTS market
A new report forecasts that the market for embedded merchant COTS boards, integrated systems, operating systems and software development tools will reach an estimated $3.25 billion by 2008.
News from Venture Development Corp (28 September 2004)
Small footprint for high-efficiency switchers
The IFC165 is a 165W open-frame AC/DC switching power supply in a 76 x 127 x 32mm package.
News from XP Power (28 September 2004)
Fans are protected against ingress
The AQ series is a new range of IP55 waterproof fans from Adda that is stocked by Aerco in 60, 70, 80, 92 and 120mm frame sizes, all in both 12 and 24V versions.
News from Aerco (27 September 2004)
DTI grant aids research into nano devices
Applied Microengineering has been awarded a DTI grant of GBP 678,000 to develop a new production tool to help the manufacture of nano devices - the Lobel project.
News from Applied Microengineering (27 September 2004)
Automotive safety and entertainment on show
Analog Devices will showcase its broad portfolio of technologies enabling automotive safety and entertainment systems at the International Automotive Electronics Congress in Paris.
News from Analog Devices (27 September 2004)
Software streamlines EDA links
AnsoftLinks v3 software significantly streamlines data flow from popular electronic design automation (EDA) vendor software into Ansoft's products.
News from Ansoft Europe (27 September 2004)
Compact convertors save on board space
Two new compact, high efficiency step-down convertors are ideal for space-constrained, wired electronic equipment applications.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies (27 September 2004)
Top efficiency claims for LED-driving regulators
The AQ9130 and AQ9140 are adaptable-gain 1x, 1.5x charge-pump current regulators that are ideal for white LED backlighting for small LCD displays or photo flash applications.
News from Arques Technology (27 September 2004)
SBC boasts high-performance industrial computing
The PCA-6188 is a next-generation Socket 478 Intel Pentium 4 processor based full-sized single board computer with 800/533/400MHz front side bus. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (27 September 2004)
Loads offer powerful test capabilities
The RBL488 series of electronic loads are ideally suited to the testing of large batteries, power supplies, fuel cells or other DC power equipment.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (27 September 2004)
Acceleration for VHDL and mixed-language designs
Carbon Design Systems has added VHDL and mixed language (VHDL and Verilog) support to its product line.
News from Carbon Design Systems (27 September 2004)
New company takes up baton for F-LCOS displays
CRLO Displays, a company formed jointly by Amadeus Capital and Doughty Hanson Technology Ventures, has acquired the business of CRL Opto from Scipher.
News from Forth Dimension Displays (27 September 2004)
Multiprocessor system powers Daewoo test lab
User Application Article Daewoo Engineering and Construction has purchased a Concurrent iHawk Intel Xeon multiprocessor powered by RedHawk Linux for its next generation wind tunnel data acquisition and analysis test system.
News from Concurrent Computer Corp (27 September 2004)
SanDisk sees the merit of embedded security
SanDisk, the world's leading memory card vendor, has licensed CryptoFlash, Discretix's recently released embedded security solution for Flash memory.
News from Discretix Technologies (27 September 2004)
Platform ASICs to gain physical synthesis
Fujitsu and Synplicity are to develop a custom physical synthesis product for Fujitsu AccelArray structured/platform ASIC devices.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (27 September 2004)
Latest Flash components boost CompactFlash density
New 2 and 4Gbyte CompactFlash Elite Pro cards feature the latest in high-density Flash components to optimise performance and storage capabilities.
News from Kingston Technology (27 September 2004)
Modules embed latest STMicroelectronics processor
The ETX-e.lite and DIMM-PC/lite computer-on-module lines are the first fruits of Kontron's collaborative work with STMicroelectronics.
News from Kontron UK (27 September 2004)
COM Express specification nears approval
With the much-awaited COM Express specification nearing approval, Kontron has begun developing a new ETXexpress line of computer-on-module (COM) products.
News from Kontron UK (27 September 2004)
Front-end supplies cram a lot into 1U
The new FPS model range offers high power density and an adjustable voltage output range in a compact size suitable for mounting in a standard 1U rack. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (27 September 2004)
Thick skinned Rhino is crush and weather-resistant
Billed as the lowest loss 18GHz cable available, the Lab-Flex 380 Rhino from Florida RF Labs features internal armour to weather the harshest environments.
News from MRC Components (27 September 2004)
Cable assemblies have space pedigree
Space-Flex cable assemblies from Florida RF Labs are ideal for applications in the DC to 60GHz range.
News from MRC Components (27 September 2004)
Software streamlines switch system development
NI Switch Executive 2.0 is the latest version of the industry-leading switch management software that provides a system-level switch programming interface to test applications. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (27 September 2004)
HDTV deserialiser is well protected from ESD
A new serial digital video (SDV) decoder with 6kV of ESD protection provides manufacturers with the greatest HDTV broadcast equipment protection in the industry.
News from National Semiconductor (27 September 2004)
System brings structure to fibre-optic solutions
Belden IBDN FiberExpress optical-fibre systems are complete end-to-end cabling solutions capable of supporting both centralised and fibre-to-the-desk (FTTD) topologies.
News from Belden CDT (cables) (27 September 2004)
Mercedes signs for tyre monitoring systems
Schrader Electronics has been awarded a major contract to supply remote tyre pressure monitoring systems to Mercedes starting in 2006.
News from Schrader Electronics (27 September 2004)
Amedelle moves up to global role
Ruth Amedelle has been appointed Global Director of Communications for the Global Industrial, Commercial and Energy (GIC and E) Business Unit of Tyco Electronics. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (27 September 2004)
Camera system keeps watch over EMC tests
A novel fibre optic camera system provides a robust video link to areas where high electromagnetic radiation exists, such as EMC test cells.
News from Worthy Design (27 September 2004)
Ultracapacitor adopts battery outline
The BCAP0350 D cell is the first ultracapacitor based on an industry standard form factor and the first to be standardised on battery sizing.
News from Young Electronics Group (27 September 2004)
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