News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 24 October
to Saturday 30 October 2004
Abacus repeats the dose for Harting
Harting has named Abacus Group as its distributor of the year for the second year in a row.
News from Abacus Group (29 October 2004)
Big turnout at Chinese ATCA forum
The 2004 China PICMG Tech-Forum brought together more than 800 delegates to learn about the latest ATCA developments. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (29 October 2004)
FPGA-based embedded processor sounds professional
User Application Article Euphonix is using Cyclone FPGAs and the Nios II embedded processor to deliver higher integration, greater flexibility and lower cost for its line of professional audio mixing console products.
News from Altera Europe (29 October 2004)
Agere sticks with growth strategy
Agere Systems reports that revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004, ended 30th September 2004 were $439 million, at the high end of the guidance range provided by the company in July.
News from Agere Systems (29 October 2004)
RF splitter enables multichannel set-top boxes
A new active RF splitter delivers low noise and distortion in the smallest footprint for simultaneous TV viewing, recording, Internet access and picture-in-picture.
News from Analog Devices (29 October 2004)
Budget STN display handles moving images
A mobile phone-sized colour STN LCD module, capable of displaying high-quality moving images, is now available from Anders Electronics. Brochure Available
News from Anders Electronics (29 October 2004)
Anders joins Microsoft programme
Anders Electronics has become a member of the Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner Programme. Brochure Available
News from Anders Electronics (29 October 2004)
Big display at Electronica
Anders Electronics will be demonstrating its latest developments on Stand 538 in Hall A3 at Electronica 2004. Brochure Available
News from Anders Electronics (29 October 2004)
Displays take video to the edge in POS
A new range of ultraslim and rugged shelf-edge video display systems is ideal for retail POS and POP applications. Brochure Available
News from Anders Electronics (29 October 2004)
Signal integrity views aid SoC integration
Cadence Design Systems and ARM can now supply signal integrity (SI) views from ARM for Foundry Programme partners.
News from ARM (29 October 2004)
New processor to cut consumption and interference
Handshake Solutions and ARM are developing a new processor using Handshake Solutions' unique low-power, self-timed technology.
News from ARM (29 October 2004)
Audio performance analysis can fit any budget
The Audio Precision ATS-2 is a high-quality PC-controlled audio test and measurement system that allows users to choose performance capabilities to match specific needs and budgets.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (29 October 2004)
Intense activity for Bookham
Bookham has reported results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2005, ended 2nd October 2004.
News from Bookham (29 October 2004)
Expansion systems add more slots to PCI
Contec's PCI-to-PCI expansion systems are platform independent and provide an ideal solution for adding any number of PCI slots to a computer.
News from Contec Microelectronics Europe (29 October 2004)
Fairchild denies patent infringement claims
Fairchild Semiconductor has responded to a patent infringement lawsuit filed last week by Power Integrations.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (29 October 2004)
Seamless connection for SPI-4 networking hardware
Three new system packet interface packet-exchange devices aim to solve interconnect problems in core/metro/edge-based networking markets.
News from IDT (29 October 2004)
Sign up for free signal integrity software
Interactive Products is offering a free single-user licence of its IFS Pro high-speed-design signal integrity EZ-Stack module, valued at US $600, to the first 100 people to register on its website.
News from Interactive Products Corp (29 October 2004)
Cometh the hour cometh the Gigabit Ethernet switch
The ComEth4100 Gigabit Ethernet switch range offers nine or ten GigaEthernet 10/100/1000 ports, of which one can be equipped with a 1000SX/LX optic interface.
News from Interface Concept (29 October 2004)
Carrier caters for comms applications
Interface Concept has a new VME64x 2eSST carrier for PMC/PrPMC/XMC modules for use in high-performance communications applications.
News from Interface Concept (29 October 2004)
Processor PMC module claims top performance
A new PowerQUICC III-based Processor PMC module provides the highest level of performance and integration available today.
News from Interface Concept (29 October 2004)
Free evaluation for embedded Windows extension
An evaluation copy of the latest release of the CeWin real-time extension platform is available to qualified embedded systems developers from the Kuka Controls website.
News from Kuka Controls (29 October 2004)
MMIC packaging expertise on show in California
Labtech will be showcasing its high-tech capabilities at the 37th International Symposium on Microelectronics in Long Beach, California from 16th to 18th November 2004.
News from Labtech Microwave (29 October 2004)
Expanded PLD enables digital display extender
User Application Article BvR Electronic has selected the Lattice ispXPLD 5000MV programmable logic device for Anaconda, its high-resolution digital display link system.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (29 October 2004)
Push-pull connectors go both ways
Lemo has developed and patented a new range of push-pull hermaphroditic connectors that can employ either fibre optic or electrical contacts or combinations of both.
News from Lemo UK (29 October 2004)
Controllers gain Ethernet interface
Micro-Robotics has added an Ethernet interface to its range of embedded microcontroller interface products. Brochure Available
News from Micro-Robotics (29 October 2004)
TTI stars for Molex
Molex has named TTI as UK distributor of the year for 2004 in recognition of the company's impressive contribution towards the collective growth of the UK business, which increased 5.2% on last year.
News from Molex UK (29 October 2004)
Board brings image acquisition to mainstream PCs
National Instruments has developed the industry's first PCI Express-based image acquisition board for high-throughput vision applications. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (29 October 2004)
Slimline motor produces good vibrations
A new vibration motor for cellphones, believed to be the world's thinnest, most durable and most effective, has been developed by Omron.
News from Omron Electronics (29 October 2004)
Performance comes to Australia and New Zealand
Performance Technologies has expanded its global sales and distribution presence by partnering with Unitronix in Australia and New Zealand.
News from Performance Technologies (29 October 2004)
Early RoHS compliance for desktop PSU range
PowerPax UK is taking steps to ensure its products are fully compliant with the WEEE and RoHS Directives way ahead of schedule.
News from PowerPax UK (29 October 2004)
Guide to the headache of compliance
A new free guide explains everything anyone needs to know about the requirements of the latest flicker standards for EMC compliance. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (29 October 2004)
MCU is made for 2.5G and 3G SIM cards
STMicroelectronics has added a new smartcard MCU to its ST22 range.
News from STMicroelectronics (29 October 2004)
Certification improves public relations
Technical Background Article ISO14001 certification provides internationally accepted proof of sound environmental management practices.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (29 October 2004)
Silicon photo-array features low crosstalk
UDT Sensors has developed a new line of superblue enhanced photodetectors, the UDT-4X4D.
News from UDT Sensors (29 October 2004)
MCUs gain further programming support
Z8 Encore!, eZ80Acclaim! and Crimzon LP32300 microcontroller families now benefit from programming support from leading device programmer BP Microsystems.
News from Zilog (29 October 2004)
Scheme allows designers to test drive IP for free
Actel has unveiled a new web-based intellectual property evaluation programme, which allows customers to access and download free evaluation versions of cores from Actel's broad IP portfolio.
News from Actel Europe (28 October 2004)
AdvancedTCA blade boosts network performance
The ATCA-6890 processor blade is a new AdvancedTCA building block claimed to offer new levels of performance to the telecomms and networking communication market segments. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (28 October 2004)
Filtered D-types aid EMC compliance
The new FCT range of filter D-type connectors and accessories are now available from Aerco.
News from Aerco (28 October 2004)
Connectors speed fibre-optic termination
The new AMP Netconnect LightCrimp Plus LC fibre-optic connectors are no-epoxy/no-polish connectors which feature a factory-polished ferrule, enabling installers to terminate fibre in three easy steps.
News from AMP Netconnect (28 October 2004)
EPG software frees up set-top-box memory
A new software extension for the ANT Fresco browser allows an electronic TV programme guide (EPG) to run much more efficiently than current alternative offerings.
News from ANT (28 October 2004)
High-current blocks bring power onbaord
New high-current wire-to-PCB terminal blocks from Amphenol Pcd are rated at 75A and will accept two power cables up to AWG 4 in size, as well as a smaller sensor or audio cable.
News from Amphenol Pcd (28 October 2004)
MCUs in drive for budget display applications
Eight new members of the PIC microcontroller family feature integrated liquid-crystal display (LCD) drivers.
News from Microchip Technology (28 October 2004)
Digital signal controller shrinks into tiny QFN
Microchip has released its first digital signal controller (DSC) in a 6 x 6mm 28-pin QFN package.
News from Microchip Technology (28 October 2004)
Emulator tackles complex SoC verification
The new-generation Incisive Palladium II acceleration/emulation system delivers up to twice the speed and capacity of the first-generation Cadence Palladium system.
News from Cadence Design Systems (28 October 2004)
Hanley takes the chair
Cavendish Kinetics has appointed Dr Peter R Hanley as its Chairman.
News from Cavendish Kinetics (28 October 2004)
65nm technology for advanced chip development
Silicon Valley Technology Center has become the first R and D services provider offering 65nm silicon processing capabilities to third-party companies.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (28 October 2004)
Lead-free debate fires up Romanian conference
Companies involved in the Romanian and Bulgarian SMT industries came together on 1st October, at a technological conference held by DEK Central Europe in Poiana Brasov, Romania.
News from DEK (28 October 2004)
Company develops procurement through NVQ
Colleagues at a leading Yorkshire electronics company have celebrated achieving their NVQ qualifications in a special ceremony conducted this week on the GSPK Technology Park in Knaresborough.
News from GSPK Electronics (28 October 2004)
Germanium Chemicals Division gains ISO9001:2000
Indium Corp of America's Germanium Chemicals Division has passed its ISO9001:2000 certification audit.
News from Indium Corporation of America (28 October 2004)
Network search engine gains development support
IDT is extending its partnership with Applied Micro Circuits Corp to deliver a complete development solution that reduces design time and lowers system costs for designers of comms equipment.
News from IDT (28 October 2004)
Intel sets great store by new 64bit processor
Intel has expanded its 64bit product line with the addition of a Xeon processor-based platform with Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) aimed at the storage industry.
News from Intel Corporation (28 October 2004)
Contact bands aid high current applications
Icore's new contact band technology for high current applications will be the main feature on Stand 160 in Hall B4 at Electronica 2004.
News from Icore International (28 October 2004)
Software brings Windows XP and VxWorks together
VxWin 2.2 is the latest release of the Windows XP extension to VxWorks from Kuka Controls.
News from Kuka Controls (28 October 2004)
New ASIC boosts current transducer performance
The HAIS series of low-cost, PCB-mounted current transducers are designed to operate from a single +5V power supply.
News from LEM UK (28 October 2004)
Relay boasts minimal power consumption and price
The new DY relay from Matsushita Electric Works builds on the well-established industry standard miniature PCB power relay.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (28 October 2004)
Speedy throughput for eight-port serial board
The CP-118U is a smart multiport serial board that supports up to eight RS232/422/485 serial ports and features a 128byte FIFO buffer and burst data mode using the Moxa Turbo Serial Engine.
News from Moxa Technologies (28 October 2004)
USB-based analogue input leads the range
The USB-1616FS is a new high-speed, USB-based analogue input interface, and is the first product in the new Measurement Advantage family.
News from Measurement Computing (28 October 2004)
Research institute expands SMT knowledge
SMT assembly machine manufacturer Mydata Automation has become a member of the Center for Microsystems Integration Technology.
News from Mydata Automation (28 October 2004)
Sales leap ahead for Nu Horizons
Nu Horizons Electronics Corp has reported financial and operating results for the second quarter and six months ended 31st August 2004.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (28 October 2004)
OEM business forums focus on Sun Microsystems
Nu Horizons Electronics Corp is to host a US-wide series of OEM business forums featuring Sun Microsystems.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (28 October 2004)
Flexible printed circuit connectors improved
Omron has extended its XF2-series of 0.5mm-pitch FPC connectors, adding low-profile small-footprint versions that maximise ease of cable insertion, design flexibility and reliability.
News from Omron Electronics (28 October 2004)
Heavy-duty connector has eight 100A contacts
Available from Phoenix Electronics, the Han K8/0 is the latest addition to the Harting Han-Com range of heavy-duty industrial connectors.
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution (28 October 2004)
Nonvolatile memory gains automotive qualification
Ramtron's FM25640 64Kbit serial SPI FRAM is now qualified under the Automotive Electronic Council's Stress Test Qualification for Integrated Circuits (AEC Q100).
News from Ramtron International (28 October 2004)
Trusted reader platform for Finread card readers
Renesas Technology can now supply a trusted reader platform for Finread card readers.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (28 October 2004)
Interface puts FPGA suite on third-party boards
A new universal JTAG interface allows engineers to use the full LiveDesign capabilities of Altium's Nexar system-level FPGA development software with virtually any third-party FPGA development board.
News from Altium (28 October 2004)
USB-based tools speed microcontroller development
A new USB JTAG Debug Interface and USB Development Flash Emulation Tools add flexibility to code development, evaluation and programming for the ultra-low-power MSP430 MCU family.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (28 October 2004)
DSP shrinks to fit handheld applications
Texas Instruments reckons its latest low-cost, low-power digital signal processor reduces PCB space requirements to one-third of competing devices.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (28 October 2004)
Compact DSP powers up novel mobile headset
User Application Article Aliph is using TI's TMS320C5405 digital signal processor and high-performance analogue technology to power its new Jawbone headset for mobile phones.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (28 October 2004)
TTPCom and ADI power Sharp TM150 camera phone
Wireless technologies from Analog Devices and TTPCom power the new Sharp TM150 camera phone.
News from TTPCom (28 October 2004)
Analog Devices and TTPCom give Simcom the Edge
User Application Article Analog Devices and TTPCom have teamed up to deliver Edge technology to Simcom of Shanghai, China, a leading manufacturer of cellular handsets for the domestic Chinese market.
News from TTPCom (28 October 2004)
Surge protection and battery backup come together
The SurgePlus combines a surge protector with battery backup for high-performance computers and electronics.
News from American Power Conversion (27 October 2004)
New ATE to boost DC/DC convertor quality
Tested and approved was the verdict when Advanced Power Conversion of Farnborough commissioned a new ATE station for its growing range of DC/DC convertors.
News from Powerstax (27 October 2004)
Expansion for fan franchise
Arrow has signed a new agreement with cooling fan specialist Etri that will extend its franchise to the UK and Republic of Ireland.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (27 October 2004)
Easy approach to measuring earth resistance
With the introduction of Megger's new DET10C and DET20C earth resistance testers, measuring earth resistance is no longer a time-consuming and complicated task. Brochure Available
News from Megger (27 October 2004)
Codec accelerates handset downloads
KDDI Corp of Japan has selected MPEG-4 aacPlus for use in its new mobile music download service, EZ "Chaku-Uta Full".
News from Coding Technologies (27 October 2004)
Solectron sells C-Mac
An investor group led by Francisco Partners and Shah Capital Partners has acquired C-Mac Microtechnology from Solectron Corp.
News from C-Mac MicroTechnology (27 October 2004)
X-ray analysis ensures critical PCB quality
User Application Article International defence and aerospace giant BAE Systems has purchased a Phoenix X-Ray PCBA Analyser to ensure the quality of its PCB production and work towards the IPC7095 standard.
News from Contax (27 October 2004)
Win wine on the web
Computer Solutions is celebrating 25 years of supplying embedded systems development tools, and is giving away a grand's worth of wine.
News from Computer Solutions (27 October 2004)
Delta is powerful addition to alliance
Delta Electronics, one of the world's largest power supply manufacturers, has joined the Distributed-power Open Standards Alliance (DOSA).
News from Distributed-power Open Standards Alliance (27 October 2004)
Bundle provides easy intro to Flash micro
The world's smallest microcontroller, the PIC10F206 created by Microchip Technology, is now available from Farnell InOne in an exclusive bundle starter kit.
News from Farnell (27 October 2004)
Connector rationalises backplane design
The AirMax VS backplane connector allows designers to reduce the number of layers in high speed backplanes and daughtercards while improving the electrical performance of interconnections.
News from FCI (27 October 2004)
Guide reveals all on RF coaxial connectors
A new RF coaxial connector guide will be launched at Electronica in November by Gigatronix.
News from Gigatronix (27 October 2004)
Agere signs for codecs
Hantro has licensed a suite of hardware and software for MPEG-4/H.263 video and JPEG still image codecs to Agere Systems.
News from Hantro (27 October 2004)
Approval opens up US military market
IC Electronic Components has received US Government Defense Logistics Agency approval to supply military electronic components.
News from IC Electronic Components (27 October 2004)
Acquisition cements international alliance
IC Electronic Components has acquired West Highland Semiconductor of Argyll, UK.
News from IC Electronic Components (27 October 2004)
All you need to know about RF 50ohm connectors
ITT Industries, Cannon has released a new catalogue covering a wide range of RF 50ohm connectors. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (27 October 2004)
Website simplifies digital memory specification
Kingston Technology has launched a new website dedicated to Flash memory.
News from Kingston Technology (27 October 2004)
CompactPCI system is cost-effective controller
The XL-Pocket/6500-V for 6U devices is billed as a system design that offers CompactPCI convenience at a rack-mounted price.
News from Kontron UK (27 October 2004)
CompactPCI CPU targets price-sensitive tasks
The CP6500-V is a 6U CompactPCI board with a 1GHz or 400 MHz (LV/ULV version) Intel Celeron processor designed for price-sensitive applications.
News from Kontron UK (27 October 2004)
Debugger upgrades to faster USB
Lauterbach has replaced its USB PowerDebug module with the USB-2 PowerDebug module.
News from Lauterbach (27 October 2004)
Controller simplifies convertor design
The LT1952 is a current mode PWM controller optimised for forward convertor topology power supply design. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (27 October 2004)
Mini coax system takes A/V signals onboard
A new space-saving system takes audio and video signals onto a PCB using the minimum of board area while maintaining signal integrity.
News from Micromark C and CD (27 October 2004)
Software cuts Bluetooth development time
User Application Article CSR is using Matlab to develop algorithms for its latest family of Bluetooth products.
News from MathWorks (27 October 2004)
Compact outline for ESD protection diodes
A new series of single-line bidirectional ESD protection diodes is designed to protect devices such as MP3 players and mobile phones from damage caused by ESD and other voltage induced transients.
News from NXP Semiconductors (27 October 2004)
PCB connectors bring wires onboard
The Combicon Compact PT screw connection series extends the Combicon range and now allows the designer even greater choice and versatility.
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution (27 October 2004)
Units deliver high power RF protection
The new SXL series of surge and lightning protection units deliver high power RF protection across a wide bandwidth enabling the same units to be used for many different applications.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Polyphaser (27 October 2004)
Buffer module covers short-term outages
Phoenix Contact has extended its range of power supply products to include the maintenance-free capacitor based Quint buffer module.
News from Phoenix Contact (27 October 2004)
Three-chip solution enables Edge on PC cards
User Application Article A quad-band Edge RF system solution from Renesas Technology is being used by Sierra Wireless in its new Edge wireless wide area network cards, including the AirCard 775.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (27 October 2004)
Arcotronics looks to grow American business
Sager Electronics has signed a new distribution agreement with Arcotronics, one of the world's leading producers of plastic film and metallised plastic film capacitors.
News from Sager Electronics (27 October 2004)
Blue LEDs burn brighter
Showa Denko reckons its new blue light-emitting diode (LED) based on gallium nitride (GaN) has the highest brightness level on the market.
News from SDK (27 October 2004)
Frequency-to-digital convertor aids smart sensors
The UFDC-1 is a programmable, two-channel frequency-to-digital convertor for use with any frequency, period, duty-cycle, time interval, phase-shift and pulse number output.
News from Sensors Web Portal (27 October 2004)
Disk-drive pre-amp handles faster datarates
STMicroelectronics has released the newest offering in its line of very low power preamplifier integrated circuits for mobile disk-drive applications.
News from STMicroelectronics (27 October 2004)
ATPG starter packages improve ASIC quality
The DFT-PRO 100 and 200 Series of automatic test program generator starter packages include the essential design-for-test tools for comprehensive ASIC testing.
News from SynTest Technologies (27 October 2004)
Distributors sign up for novel ADSL tester
TraceSpan Communications has signed strategic partnership deals with leading distributors of telecomms testing and measurement equipment in Italy and the Scandinavia countries.
News from TraceSpan Communications (27 October 2004)
Low-profile relay meets RoHS requirements
The two-pole PTF relay comes in a low profile case with a sensitive coil and improved electrical life and isolation. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (27 October 2004)
SMT Lab formalises knowledge-based services
The expertise of Universal Instruments' SMT Laboratory is now available on factory floors worldwide, through the laboratory's new process audit service.
News from Universal Instruments (27 October 2004)
ARM11 cores join IP portfolio
Agere Systems has added a key technology to its IP portfolio by licensing the latest ARM11 family cores for use in its SoC, ASIC and ASSP products.
News from Agere Systems (26 October 2004)
Fibre Channel controller speeds on PCI Express bus
Agilent Technologies has developed the industry's first 4Gbit/s Fibre Channel controller IC to use the new PCI Express system bus. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (26 October 2004)
Artesyn continues earnings growth
Artesyn Technologies has reported financial results for the third quarter ended 24th September 2004.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (26 October 2004)
cPCI enclosure is ideal home for analysis systems
The CP-150 is a robust portable CompactPCI enclosure with 15in touch LCD monitor. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (26 October 2004)
Clarity Design provides Californian support
Clarity Design is working with Ateme to provide product and technical development support for Ateme customers in the Southern California marketplace.
News from Ateme (26 October 2004)
Versatile recorder aids MPEG systems design
The Tektronix MTX100 MPEG-2 recorder/player is now available in the UK from TTi, the newly appointed UK distributor for the Tektronix video design and monitoring product line.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (26 October 2004)
More options for entry-level PCB design
Orcad PCB Designer and Orcad PCB Designer with PSpice are two new product suites included in the new Orcad 10.3 release, which features additional enhancements to the entire Orcad product line.
News from Cadence Design Systems (26 October 2004)
Memec has global appeal for C and D
C and D Technologies has named Memec as the global distributor of the year for the company's Power Electronics Division. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (26 October 2004)
Directives to accelerate obsolescence problems
The WEEE and RoHS Directives will exacerbate the electronics industry's existing component obsolescence problems.
News from Component Obsolescence Group (COG) (26 October 2004)
Compact format for versatile multimedia platform
ECM-3611 is a gigahertz-speed 3.5in-format single board computer that provides a versatile multimedia platform for embedded applications.
News from Avalue Technology (26 October 2004)
Blower boasts bigger airflow
The San Ace B76 DC blower is billed as the industry's highest airflow and static pressure fan, with the lowest noise and power consumption on the market today. Brochure Available
News from EAO (26 October 2004)
Modular supplies boast top power density
A new generation of modular AC/DC power supplies is believed to be the highest-efficiency and highest-power-density configurable products in the world.
News from Excelsys Technologies (26 October 2004)
Easy access to EDA demonstrations
FPGAWorld has teamed with Demos on Demand to provide streaming video demos from over 70 EDA, PLD and IP vendors to its readers.
News from FPGAworld (26 October 2004)
Industrial connector handles up to 100A
A new heavy-duty industrial connector with eight power contacts rated at 100A has been added to the Harting Han-Com connector family.
News from Harting (26 October 2004)
ARM tools debug with conditional breakpoints
Hitex has expanded its ARM toolchain with a special highlight for software developers, that will be demonstrated on Stand 442 in Hall A6 at Electronica 2004.
News from Hitex Development Tools (26 October 2004)
Speedy claims for triple current feedback amp
The EL5367 is billed as the world's fastest triple amplifier, and the first device of its type to break the 1GHz barrier.
News from Intersil (26 October 2004)
CompactPCI CPU boasts small price, big performance
Kontron Modular Computers has expanded its 3HE CompactPCI CPU board series with the PICMG 2.0 compatible CP306-V based on the fast 1.3GHz Intel Celeron M processor 320.
News from Kontron UK (26 October 2004)
Compact rack chassis is made for embedding
The MiniMorph 19 is an industrial-grade 1U rack chassis designed to accommodate a wide range of small-form-factor embedded computing solutions.
News from Kontron UK (26 October 2004)
Kontron has designs on Intel network processors
Kontron is planning the development of its next generation networking line cards based on the PICMG Advanced Mezzanine Card standard using the new Intel IXP23XX product line of network processors.
News from Kontron UK (26 October 2004)
Lead free packaging gains in popularity
Lattice Semiconductor has already shipped more than 5 million lead-free components, and continues to see a rapidly growing customer demand for these products.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (26 October 2004)
Award for programmable clock devices
The Editors and readers of EE Times have selected the ispClock5500 as an "ultimate product".
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (26 October 2004)
Hinsley to engineer instrument sales
Link Microtek has appointed Jeff Hinsley to the new position of Instrument Sales Engineer.
News from Link Microtek (26 October 2004)
M-Cube appointment boosts Japaese presence
NewLogic Technologies has expanded its presence in Japan by appointing M-Cube Corp as its sales and support representative.
News from Wipro-NewLogic (26 October 2004)
Server hosts up to eight Opteron-based blades
The NexBlade HS416 is powered by an AMD Opteron 64bit processor for cost effective, high performance blade solutions to a broad spectrum of IT applications. Brochure Available
News from Nexcom UK (26 October 2004)
Microcontrollers gain more speed and peripherals
A new family of SuperH microcontrollers is designed for use in white goods such as air conditioners and industrial equipment such as inverters and motor control.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (26 October 2004)
Test cases check NTT DoCoMo interoperability
Rohde and Schwarz has developed the first package of test scenarios to test interoperability between the NTT DoCoMo network and third-generation mobile radio phones. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (26 October 2004)
Micrel opts for intelligent design rules
Micrel has adopted the DesignRuleBuilder component of the Silicon Insight toolkit for semiconductor technology development.
News from Stone Pillar Technologies (26 October 2004)
Mesh networking kit is ready for ZigBee
Embedded communications specialist Spectre has signed an agreement with Ember Corp to support UK developers in working with Ember's ZigBee-ready mesh networking technology.
News from Spectre (Communications) (26 October 2004)
Comms processor combines RISC and DSP architecture
Spectre Communications is extending the horizons of its communications processor capability, with the introduction of hyNet32XS system-on-chip devices.
News from Spectre (Communications) (26 October 2004)
Silicon Storage Technology to acquire G-Plus
Silicon Storage Technology has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of privately held G-Plus.
News from Silicon Storage Technology (26 October 2004)
ST continues to improve profitability
STMicroelectronics has reported its financial results for the third quarter and first nine months ended 25th September 2004.
News from STMicroelectronics (26 October 2004)
Flash devices turn to data and parameter storage
STMicroelectronics has added two new devices for data and parameter storage within its family of high-speed, low-voltage, serial Flash memories.
News from STMicroelectronics (26 October 2004)
Open platform progresses as OCPA becomes OCPUG
The Open Content Platform Association (OCPA) has successfully met its formation objectives and will now move into a new phase with the creation of the Open Contents Platform User Group (OCPUG).
News from Tao Group (26 October 2004)
Cost-effective RFI screening solutions
Tecan offers a "total screening" service which is dedicated to the cost-effective delivery of both standard and custom solutions, from design to prototype and volume production.
News from Tecan (26 October 2004)
VCA boasts exceptional gain adjust range
The VCA810 provides a differential input to single ended output amplifier primarily used for analogue signal processing in pulse or time domain systems.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (26 October 2004)
Microcontroller takes more onboard
Toshiba's latest 8bit MCU is ideal for portable and other space-limited applications that demand minimum component count, flexible configuration and high-performance, low-power operation.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (26 October 2004)
Analogue and embedded solutions at Electronica
Analog Devices will host a range of demonstrations in its stand (Hall A4, Stand 159) at Electronica 2004.
News from Analog Devices (25 October 2004)
Interface Concept comes to the US market
ACT/Technico is working with Interface Concept to offer an expanded range of COTS networking products to the US communications, defence, medical and transport markets.
News from ACT/Technico (25 October 2004)
Fanless PC has room for PCI extensions
The UNO-3062 is a Pentium III grade front-access fanless PC which comes with two PCI extensions. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (25 October 2004)
Cadence reports solid third quarter
Cadence has reported total revenue for the third quarter of 2004 of $302 million compared with $269 million in the same period last year.
News from Cadence Design Systems (25 October 2004)
Award for Esco Italiana
C and D Technologies' Power Electronics Division has presented specialist electronics distributor Esco Italiana with its European Cross-Selling Award. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (25 October 2004)
SystemC-based models speed ZSP design
CoWare and LSI Logic have developed ZSP SystemC-based models for use with the CoWare ConvergenSC design environment.
News from CoWare (25 October 2004)
Nonpolarised relay eases design and assembly
The latest addition to the Finder 55 series is a nonpolarised relays that enables the DC coil supply to be connected either way, yet the relay's status indicator LED always functions correctly.
News from Finder (25 October 2004)
DAB system modules sweep the board at awards
All three of the winning DAB digital radio products in the What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Awards 2004 are enabled by complete DAB system modules provided by Frontier Silicon.
News from Frontier Silicon (25 October 2004)
VoIP software runs on OMAP processor
HelloSoft's proven VoIP technology is now available for the TI OMAP1710 platform.
News from HelloSoft (25 October 2004)
Alliance aims for fax integration
HelloSoft and Commetrex have formed a technology partnership that will bring Commetrex' industry-leading PowerRelay for T.38 fax technology to applications that use RISC processors.
News from HelloSoft (25 October 2004)
Zarlink comes back into the black
Zarlink Semiconductor has reported results for the fiscal 2005 second quarter ended 24th September 2004.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (25 October 2004)
Sixth consecutive quarter of growth for MIPS
MIPS Technologies has reported financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended 30th September 2004.
News from MIPS Technologies (25 October 2004)
PCB accessories include 12 types of spacers
A new range of printed circuit board (PCB) accessories complements the extensive product portfolio from Moss Plastic Parts.
News from Moss Plastic Parts (25 October 2004)
Voltage regulators tackle automotive applications
ON Semiconductor has expanded its industry-leading voltage regulation IC portfolio developed specifically for the unique challenges of the demanding automotive environment.
News from ON Semiconductor (25 October 2004)
AdvancedTCA platform tackles blade server tasks
The Promentum SYS-6000 is an AdvancedTCA-based, integrated Linux blade server for use in control plane applications.
News from RadiSys Corporation (25 October 2004)
Radisys commits to AdvancedTCA architecture
Radisys has underscored its commitment to the AdvancedTCA market with its expanded Promentum family of AdvancedTCA-compliant products and new alliance partner programme.
News from RadiSys Corporation (25 October 2004)
Dutch Ministry selects Sagem
Sagem has been selected to contribute to the development of the first biometric passports and national ID cards integrating two biometrics and following the standards set by the ICAO.
News from Sagem (25 October 2004)
PWM controller brings drive to the point of load
A new pulsewidth modulated (PWM) dual synchronous buck controller and driver IC for point-of-load (POL) buck convertors has been launched by International Rectifier.
News from International Rectifier (25 October 2004)
Paris office secures Spansion's European future
Spansion, the Flash memory subsidiary of Advanced Micro Devices and Fujitsu, has established European headquarters in Paris, France, to serve as its centre for worldwide mobile security.
News from Spansion (25 October 2004)
Systems engineering spans the globe
Spansion has expanded its system engineering capabilities across seven global locations, in line with its strategy to bring higher value to the marketplace and to its customers.
News from Spansion (25 October 2004)
Amplifier powers up wireless LAN devices
The STB7720L is a linear power amplifier for use in wireless LAN applications meeting IEEE802.11b/g standards.
News from STMicroelectronics (25 October 2004)
Small claims for GPS receiver module
The Jupiter Callisto from Navman is billed as the smallest full solution GPS receiver module available on the market, enabling high performance in a small form factor.
News from TDC (Telecom Design Communications) (25 October 2004)
Hollywood chip brings digital TV to cellphones
Texas Instruments has developed the wireless industry's first digital TV on a single chip for cellphones, which will capture broadcast signals and allow cellphone users to watch live broadcasts.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (25 October 2004)
Dual GPS clock maintains synchronisation
The Synchronisation Division of Tekelec Systemes (Martec) has unveiled a fully redundant version of its Epsilon GPS clock.
News from Tekelec Systemes (25 October 2004)
Radial lead capacitors copy surface mount success
The Nippon Chemi-Con PSA series of radial lead capacitors uses the same materials and design principles as the surface mount PXA series.
News from Young Electronics Group (25 October 2004)
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