News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 28 November
to Saturday 4 December 2004
Card edge connectors aid PCI Express addons
Specifically designed to implement PCI Express high-speed technology for desktop PCs and server systems, 6325 PCI Express card edge connectors enable easy upgrades via an "addon graphics card". Brochure Available
News from Elco Europe ( 3 December 2004)
Flexible COTS supply solves military problem
User Application Article Gresham Power has provided a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) power solution for a new generation of military submarine sonar systems.
News from Gresham Power Electronics ( 3 December 2004)
Equaliser compensates for backplane losses
A new multigigabit analogue equaliser can be used to extend the reach of high-speed switch, router, storage area network and server backplanes.
News from National Semiconductor ( 3 December 2004)
PoE hub powers up WLAN access points
The PowerDsine 3001 PoE Midspan is a one-port power hub which is fully compliant with the IEEE802.3af PoE standard.
News from PowerDsine UK ( 3 December 2004)
TTI on target for 38% growth
Glyn Dennehy, TTI's new VP and Managing Director, Europe, has revealed that the company is on target to achieve 38% growth in 2004. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe ( 3 December 2004)
Distributor demand improves Fairchild's outlook
Fairchild Semiconductor has revealed that order rates have improved as expected, and the company now expects fourth quarter sales to trend towards the higher end of its previous guidance.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 3 December 2004)
Agere rewards strategic suppliers
Agere Systems has revealed the four winners of its 2004 Strategic Supplier Awards.
News from Agere Systems ( 3 December 2004)
Protocol tester validated for Bluetooth V1.1
The Cetecomm BITE Protocol Tester has recently been validated by the Bluetooth SIG for testing to Bluetooth Specification Version 1.1.
News from AT4 wireless ( 3 December 2004)
Chips bridge USB to serial at full speed
Intelligent USB to serial port bridge chips provide serial port peripherals with the instant plug-and-play connectivity and high-speed data transfer of full-speed USB2.0.
News from Oxford Semiconductor ( 3 December 2004)
Fabless design house speeds to nanometre IC
User Application Article Fabless design house Azul Systems has successfully implemented a high-density, high-speed design using the Cadence Encounter digital IC platform and RTL compiler.
News from Cadence Design Systems ( 3 December 2004)
Transceivers boost range for wireless LANs
Two new single-chip RF transceivers are designed for single-band 802.11a and dual-band 802.11a/g WLAN applications.
News from Maxim Integrated Products ( 3 December 2004)
General-purpose processor has best benchmarks yet
The EEMBC has published benchmark scores for Patriot Scientific's Ignite 2FX.
News from EEMBC ( 3 December 2004)
Deal offers savings on signal integrity simulation
As a special end-of-year offer, the IFSPro signal integrity simulation tool suite is now available for only US $999 - a total saving of US $7600.
News from Interactive Products Corp ( 3 December 2004)
Pentium 4-based SBC has power to burn
The SBC81827 is a standard full-size single board computer powered by a Pentium 4 CPU, with advanced features like optional SCSI, CompactFlash, Gigabit Ethernet and USB ports.
News from Axiomtek ( 3 December 2004)
Wireless LAN IP has radar extension covered
NewLogic Technologies is supporting IEEE 802.11h via an improved radar detection algorithm within its 802.11 Wild WLAN IP blocks.
News from Wipro-NewLogic ( 3 December 2004)
Epoxy adhesive aids thermal management
A new two-component room-temperature-curing epoxy adhesive features a particularly high thermal conductivity.
News from Master Bond ( 3 December 2004)
Field evaluation services expand to Ontario
TUV America has been approved to perform field evaluations within the scope of the SPE-1000-99 on uncertified equipment to the requirements of Canadian Electric Code Rule 2-024.
News from TUV SUD America ( 3 December 2004)
Management ICs unite power control schemes
Novel primary side power management ICs enable integration of primary and secondary side power control schemes.
News from Potentia Semiconductor ( 2 December 2004)
Embedded database boosts set-top-box software
User Application Article ANT credits McObject's eXtremeDB in-memory embedded database with enabling striking efficiency gains in its new electronic programming guide embedded software for set-top boxes and digital TV.
News from Logic Technology ( 2 December 2004)
Embedded file system works with Nucleus RTOS
Datalight Reliance file system support is now available for the Nucleus RTOS from Accelerated Technology.
News from Logic Technology ( 2 December 2004)
Mini SD card connector saves more space
The Hirose DM2B is a push to insert and push to eject Mini SD card connector.
News from Hirose Electric UK ( 2 December 2004)
Time to remember Ohm's law
TechNote Time has now added Ohm's law desk clocks and wall clocks to its existing line of Ohm's law wristwatches.
News from TechNote Time Watch Company ( 2 December 2004)
Timers pass rigorous listing process
Finder is claiming a landmark in gaining cULus certification from Underwriters Laboratories for its extensive 80 Series timer range.
News from Finder ( 2 December 2004)
Medical cables handle repeated sterilisation
Tyco Electronics has recently introduced autoclaveable cable assemblies fabricated from Sterilene-enhanced silicone for surgical video and power tools. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK ( 2 December 2004)
Industrial MCU scores impressive benchmark
Infineon Technologies' 150MHz TriCore TC1130 microcontroller has achieved an exceptional score of 95.2 Automarks in tests against EEMBC's automotive/industrial benchmark suite.
News from EEMBC ( 2 December 2004)
Model-driven development proves popular
Embedded systems and software solutions provider I-Logix has recorded a record number of new customer wins for the third quarter.
News from I-Logix Europe ( 2 December 2004)
Convertor chip boasts nine programmable outputs
A new concept in power supply design aims to give system design engineers unparalleled flexibility and ease of implementation.
News from Summit Microelectronics ( 2 December 2004)
Distributors to answer Asian demands for DFM
Aprio Technologies has extended its global reach in the design-for-manufacturing arena with the addition of distributors in Japan and Asia.
News from Aprio Technologies ( 2 December 2004)
Small motor connector cuts assembly time
The M3 small motor connector is 50% lighter and has a significantly reduced installed cost when compared with conventional designs. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions ( 2 December 2004)
Fibre-optic extenders push USB out to 500m
A new range of USB 1.1 extenders enable peripherals and control interfaces to be located up to 500m away from their host PC.
News from Scene Double ( 2 December 2004)
Graphics speed search for code changes
Time-lapse View is a new feature of the Perforce fast software configuration management system.
News from Perforce Software ( 2 December 2004)
Gigabit interface convertor goes to extremes
Now available in production quantities from Finisar is an industrial-temperature-range coarse wavelength division multiplexing gigabit interface convertor optical transceiver.
News from Finisar Corp ( 2 December 2004)
Catalogue CD includes installation videos
Times Microwave Systems has just released the ninth edition of its popular CD-ROM which includes several new and updated brochures and catalogues.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Times Microwave ( 2 December 2004)
Inductors run hot and cold to maintain EMC
Three new series of wirewound coil inductors combine superior performance, long-life and economical cost for high-current high-temperature applications in rugged environments.
News from Datatronic Distribution ( 2 December 2004)
Clock chips boast subpicosecond jitter
A new series of clock ICs aims to meet the most rigorous signal-processing requirements in today's high-performance electronics applications.
News from Analog Devices ( 2 December 2004)
Steiner directs EMEA operations
Fox Electronics has appointed Jimmy Steiner to the newly formed post of Director of European, Middle East and African Sales.
News from Fox Electronics ( 2 December 2004)
Nokia signs for 3D handset graphics
Nokia has signed a licensing deal to obtain mobile 3D graphics technology from Hybrid Graphics.
News from Hybrid Graphics ( 2 December 2004)
Hays takes charge of engineering
MIPS Technologies has appointed Pat Hays as its new Vice President of Engineering.
News from MIPS Technologies ( 2 December 2004)
Mitsubishi signs for long-range comms technologies
IP and technology commercialisation company BTG has signed a licence agreement with Mitsubishi Electric Corp for electro-absorption modulator and distributed feedback laser technologies.
News from BTG ( 2 December 2004)
Bulk power system keeps its head down
A new bulk power system aims for use in distributed power architectures, battery charging and N+1 redundancy in telecomms systems, networks, optical routers and mass storage.
News from XP Power ( 2 December 2004)
Joystick tackles demanding applications
Designed for demanding applications such as materials handling, agricultural or construction equipment, the new AJ4 joystick is durable and reliable with a life cycle of over six million actuations. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions ( 2 December 2004)
MOSFETs claim benchmark low on-resistance
A new range of 75 and 100V HEXFET MOSFETs is designed specifically for AC/DC synchronous rectification and ORing circuits.
News from International Rectifier ( 2 December 2004)
Modular UPS system boasts lower distortion
Socomec Sicon UPS has launched its innovative Masterys Series, a range of single- and three-phase modular uninterruptible power supplies with ratings from 8 to 90kVA.
News from Socomec Sicon UPS ( 2 December 2004)
Software embeds compliant infra-red communications
Agilent Technologies has a new software stack compliant with the Infrared Data Association's IrFM Point and Pay Profile version 1.0. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 2 December 2004)
Synchronous step-down convertors save space
The XC9223/24 series are synchronous step-down DC/DC convertors that can provide output currents of up to 1.2A with output voltages down to 0.8V.
News from Torex Semiconductor ( 2 December 2004)
Chance to save money on assembly tools
During the week commencing 6th December 2004 Rapid is launching the latest in a series of promotions, this time focusing on hand and power tools. Brochure Available
News from Rapid Electronics ( 2 December 2004)
Primary-side controller talks to the DC side
A new device is billed as world's first configurable power subsystem controller with an integral datalink to primary side power management ICs.
News from Potentia Semiconductor ( 2 December 2004)
Inspection system checks out Deep Sea joints
User Application Article Scarborough based Deep Sea Electronics has opted for a SolView circuit board component inspection system to provide in-house PCB inspection capabilities. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech ( 1 December 2004)
Acquisition expands certification capabilities
TUV Rheinland Group is to acquire an 80% share of DIN Certco.
News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 1 December 2004)
Alliance brings software and services together
Advanced Layout Solutions has struck a marketing alliance with Parallel Systems claimed to offer the most technologically advanced software solutions and services available anywhere in the world.
News from Advanced Layout Solutions ( 1 December 2004)
New reader to help drive RFID-based ticketing
The UK transport sector is set to welcome the first commercial ITSO compliant RFID chip and reader combination aimed at low-cost mass ticketing.
News from Innovision Research and Technology ( 1 December 2004)
Rockers are just what the doctor ordered
Ideal for applications including medical instrumentation, DA miniature single-pole rectangular rocker switches from ITT Industries, Cannon offer extra functions and electrical options. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions ( 1 December 2004)
Fibre tester performs all three roles
The MT9080 Access Master series is the first suite of products to combine the three necessary functions for the construction, installation and maintenance of optical fibre links.
News from Anritsu (UK) ( 1 December 2004)
Optoelectronics focus for Clifton
Link Microtek, the Basingstoke-based supplier of RF and microwave components and subsystems, has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Kevin Clifton as optoelectronics sales engineer.
News from Link Microtek ( 1 December 2004)
C-Mac rewards new customer wins
Arrow Northern Europe has been selected as C-Mac's European Distributor of the Year for 2004, thanks to a strong performance in attracting new customers for frequency control products.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) ( 1 December 2004)
SIM connectors slide in safely
Elco add another innovative product to its 9162 series SIM connectors, the Slide in SIM. Brochure Available
News from Elco Europe ( 1 December 2004)
Switching regulator rides automotive fluctuations
The LT1977 is a high-voltage 500kHz step-down switching regulator within an input range of 3.3 to 60V, making it compatible with automotive applications. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 1 December 2004)
Release 4 test cases approved
Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions now has 15 of the 22 test cases outlined in Release 4 approved by the GCF and 12 for the PTCRB standards bodies.
News from Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions ( 1 December 2004)
McTighe takes the chair
Frontier Silicon has appointed Mike McTighe (50) as nonexecutive Chairman of its Board of Directors.
News from Frontier Silicon ( 1 December 2004)
GPS front end cuts out costly filtering
The MAX2745 is a single-chip RF front end for global positioning systems.
News from Maxim Integrated Products ( 1 December 2004)
Educational bundles save on PC instrumentation
Gage Applied Technologies has launched two new educational promotions for its high-speed and high-resolution digitisers ideal for instructors and researchers.
News from Gage Applied Technologies ( 1 December 2004)
Virtual platforms speed Oki SoC development
User Application Article Oki Electric has developed a system level SoC verification methodology for its uPlat development platform using the SystemC-based ConvergenSC SoC design environment from CoWare.
News from CoWare ( 1 December 2004)
Mobile displays crack the billion barrier
Philips is claiming an industry record with the shipment of one billion mobile displays.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 1 December 2004)
Industrial PC puts ruggedness in the box
A new series of ultrasmall fanless industrial computers features the EMI, temperature, vibration and shock performance crucial for PC-based automation solutions.
News from Contec Microelectronics Europe ( 1 December 2004)
Compact SBC comes to handheld devices
The Cogent CSB625, PXA255 uSBC allows designers to create PDA-type devices with almost no external circuitry.
News from Logic Technology ( 1 December 2004)
Efficient claims for step-down convertors
A new family of synchronous-rectification type step-down DC/DC convertors are billed as some of the most energy efficient on the market.
News from Torex Semiconductor ( 1 December 2004)
Tool suite boasts faster FPGA design
The latest release of the ispLever programmable logic design tool suite offers a comprehensive upgrade and enhancement in performance and functionality.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK ( 1 December 2004)
Medical business is new focus for AMIS
AMI Semiconductor is to focus on growing its medical business at a more rapid pace than the current market.
News from AMI Semiconductor ( 1 December 2004)
Board design system comes bang up to date
P-CAD 2004 is the latest version of Altium's board design system for PCB professionals.
News from Altium ( 1 December 2004)
Free trial for graphical development online
Engineers can now quickly and easily explore the latest version of the National Instruments LabView 7.1 graphical development environment without downloading or installing any software. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 1 December 2004)
Azzurri has technical appeal for Actel
Actel Europe has appointed technical distributor Azzurri Technology as a franchised distributor for the UK and Ireland market.
News from Actel Europe ( 1 December 2004)
Testers promise rapid on-site measurements
Fluke has extended its range of compact voltage/continuity testers with the new T100 Series. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 1 December 2004)
Design suite embeds its own place and route editor
Zuken has made a major productivity upgrade to its Visula enterprise-wide printed circuit board design suite. Brochure Available
News from Zuken ( 1 December 2004)
Wireless water submetering system uses ZigBee
User Application Article A wireless water submeter from Wellspring International aims to encourage water conservation, reduce costs and help building owners recover utility expenses using ZigBee-based wireless networking.
News from Ember Europe ( 1 December 2004)
Lead-acid battery health analyser comes to hand
The BITE 3 battery tester is billed as the first of its kind to measure both float and ripple current, in addition to impedance, cell voltage and intercell connection resistance. Brochure Available
News from Megger (30 November 2004)
Compact DIN format for panel-mount printers
A new range of panel printers feature fast, long-life, fixed-head, thermal mechanisms to print graphics, text or barcodes on 80mm wide "document proof" thermal paper.
News from Metrix Electronics (30 November 2004)
SMEs face burden of new legislation
Technical Background Article Christos Papakyriacou, MD of Alpha Micro Components, discusses some of the challenges faced by SMEs in the transition to lead-free processing.
News from Alpha Micro Components (30 November 2004)
DSP-based audio design uses 5Gbyte disk drive
A new reference design aims to help portable digital audio manufacturers add functionality and reduce retail prices.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (30 November 2004)
Comms products find Italian distribution
UK comms product developer FarSite Communications has appointed Delphis Informatica as distributor for its communications products in Italy.
News from FarSite Communications (30 November 2004)
RTOS extensions find industrial automation niche
User Application Article Kuka Controls has identified industrial automation as one of the most promising market segments for its real-time operating system enhancement products - CeWin and VxWin.
News from Kuka Controls (30 November 2004)
FPGA-based processors bring 3D biometrics in reach
User Application Article Xilinx and Pixel Velocity have completed a project that is claimed to provide the world's most advanced 3D facial recognition technology.
News from Xilinx (30 November 2004)
Parser brings SystemVerilog to mainstream EDA
Verific Design Automation is shipping the first commercially available SystemVerilog parser.
News from Verific Design Automation (30 November 2004)
Cutting-edge stencil technologies explained
A recent stencils technology day allowed DEK to reveal the findings from its recent lead-free print trials and provided hands-on experience of cutting-edge stencil technologies.
News from DEK (30 November 2004)
Fieldbus technology enhances machine control
A new architecture takes the concept of complete machine control and flexibility to a new level of sophistication.
News from DEK (30 November 2004)
MCU takes Flash and LCD drive onboard
A new 8bit Flash microcontroller will suit applications ranging from home appliances to EPOS systems and industrial control equipment.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (30 November 2004)
Double-deckers boost contact density onboard
Camden Electronics has launched a new range of double-decker PCB connectors designed for use in applications where a high density of connections is required.
News from Camden Electronics (30 November 2004)
Show to reflect medical electronics trends
Latest research suggests medical device manufacturers will spend significantly more on electrical and electronic components during 2005.
News from Octo Media (30 November 2004)
Rectifier range is ready for lead-free products
Farnell InOne is now offering a range of RoHS-compliant rectifiers from Taiwan Semiconductor.
News from Farnell (30 November 2004)
Internal antenna covers five bands in one
The Pentanova is billed as the smallest internal five-band antenna in the world.
News from Antenova (30 November 2004)
Stereo DAC adapts to automotive needs
A new version of the WM8718 differential stereo DAC comes in smaller packaging and has an extended operating temperature range to address the in-car DVD player market.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (30 November 2004)
Client delivers console quality 3D applications
ARM, Superscape Group and Sinjisoft are collaborating to deliver console quality 3D applications to wireless devices.
News from ARM (30 November 2004)
Handset software framework gains novel MMI
Open-Plug is working with Digital Airways to add the Kaleido MMI solution as a pre-integrated component in Open-Plug's Elips software framework for mass-market mobile phones.
News from Open-Plug (30 November 2004)
New standard simplifies embedded I/O
A year after its development, Kontron Embedded Modules is to publish its Jflex I/O module concept as an open standard for unrestricted public use.
News from Kontron UK (30 November 2004)
European debut for new embedded format
The EPIC/CE SBC range markes the European debut of the EPIC (Embedded Platform for Industrial Computing) form factor.
News from Kontron UK (30 November 2004)
Compact Celeron board is first with faster USB
The JRex-CE is Kontron's newest 3.5in board and comes equipped with Intel ULV Celeron processors from 400MHz to 1GHz.
News from Kontron UK (30 November 2004)
Board embeds cost-effective RISC processing
Kontron Modular Computers' newest RISC-processor-based computer-on-module (COM) is the E2Brain EB405, based on a 266MHz IBM PowerPC 405EP processor.
News from Kontron UK (30 November 2004)
Flat panel controller suits industrial environment
The dFLAT-P-1 is a high-performance digital flat panel controller for use in industrial environments.
News from Kontron UK (30 November 2004)
SBC slims to fit behind the panel
The ePanel-C3 is an SBC for mobile panel PCs or other low-profile systems, such as door/gate stations or vehicle rear seat systems.
News from Kontron UK (30 November 2004)
DC input power supplies take battery backup
The ACE-810V and ACE-818C are DC input power supplies with a battery backup function making them ideal for mobile PC applications.
News from Wordsworth Technology (30 November 2004)
Breakout box aids CameraLink development
The CLB-501 CameraLink breakout box is extremely useful during the development, test, and integration of CameraLink products and systems.
News from Vivid Engineering (30 November 2004)
Budget pricing for industrial-strength filters
Based on a novel method of construction, REO?s new range of EMI filters are competitively priced yet robust enough for use in even the most demanding industrial environments. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (30 November 2004)
Photocouplers speed to 25Mbit/s
Sharp Microelectronics Europe has broadened its photocoupler portfolio with a range of new high-speed products.
News from Sharp Microelectronics Europe (29 November 2004)
Novel package shrinks multilayer memory units
Sharp Microelectronics reckons it has developed a major improvement on the classic die-stacking method for manufacturing multilayer memory units.
News from Sharp Microelectronics Europe (29 November 2004)
High-resolution CCD fits existing camera designs
A new 8Mpixel CCD enables high-pixel-count SLR cameras and currently leads the compact digital camera industry.
News from Sharp Microelectronics Europe (29 November 2004)
Acal brings it all together
Acal Technology and Acal Electronics are to merge, forming one of the strongest specialist electronics distributors in the UK.
News from Acal Electronics (29 November 2004)
Multifunction SMD placement takes centre stage
Assembleon will be highlighting an important new multifunctional SMD placement machine at APEX 2005.
News from Assembléon (29 November 2004)
Panel-mounting switch snaps to it
The Grayhill Series 30 snap-in panel-mounting switch is available in a choice of five button colours and sealed to IP67. Brochure Available
News from EAO (29 November 2004)
Convertors boast precise linear output
The XC9228/29 series are synchronous-rectification type step-down DC/DC convertors that allow the output voltage to be adjusted via an external voltage reference input.
News from Torex Semiconductor (29 November 2004)
Power amp boosts WCDMA handset stamina
A new power amplifier module boasts the industry's best power-added efficiency, claiming to extend handset battery life in mobile phones by up to 30min. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (29 November 2004)
Two relays in one shrink vehicle switching
The Hongfa HFKA twin relay offers design engineers the opportunity to save space and weight in a myriad of remotely operated, power switching applications in vehicles.
News from Switchtec (29 November 2004)
PSU switch chip takes more functions onboard
A new primary-side switch IC for AC/DC convertors is designed for use in DVD players, LCD monitors, set-top boxes, games consoles and other adapters.
News from STMicroelectronics (29 November 2004)
Packet processors meet latest recommendations
Zarlink's CES-over-packet processors comply with the industry's newest recommendations for TDM circuit transmission over MPLS and metro Ethernet networks.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (29 November 2004)
Flexible convertors simplify stock holding
Lambda has a new range of fully shielded single-, dual- and triple-output DC/DC convertors for industrial applications. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (29 November 2004)
Probes are safer - in the main(s)
Gossen, Muller and Weigert differential probes are designed to provide safe connections for oscilloscopes in single and three-phase mains voltage applications.
News from Metrix Electronics (29 November 2004)
Flash is fast enough for video playback
The LH28F256BN is a new 256Mbit high-speed Flash memory with an access time of 85ns (20ns in page mode) that achieves a fast data transfer rate of 80MHz in synchronous burst mode.
News from Sharp Microelectronics Europe (29 November 2004)
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