News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 December
to Saturday 25 December 2004
Support centres certified worldwide
The Mentor Graphics Customer Support Division has been certified for the sixth consecutive year under the prestigious Support Centre Practices (SCP) Certification Programme.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (24 December 2004)
Survey confirms shrinking SBC form factors
A new study of the global market for active backplane motherboards in embedded and real-time applications confirms that this market is shifting rapidly toward the use of smaller form factors.
News from Venture Development Corp (24 December 2004)
Mobile comms tester evolves for W-CDMA compliance
Cetecom's MINT mobile communications integrated tester has recently been validated for W-CDMA protocol and RF testing.
News from AT4 wireless (24 December 2004)
Cord connectors have the right angle to save space
Schurter has a new range of cord connectors that are rated for use with cordsets up to 16/21A. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (24 December 2004)
VCOs take buffer amplifiers onboard
Hittite Microwave Corp has released two new SMT packaged MMIC VCOs with integrated buffer amplifiers, available from MRC Components.
News from MRC Components (24 December 2004)
RFIC targets distortion cancellation applications
A new high-dynamic-range vector modulator RFIC is ideal for wireless infrastructure applications from 1800 to 2200MHz.
News from MRC Components (24 December 2004)
Record year for stencil shipments
DEK has reached a record number of stencil shipments for 2004, supplying nearly 75,000 innovative stencil products to customers around the world.
News from DEK (24 December 2004)
Memec has global appeal for IR
International Rectifier has selected Memec to provide technical sales, marketing, distribution and logistics globally as an extension of its existing sales and support channels.
News from International Rectifier (24 December 2004)
New engineer has designs on expansion
Contract electronics manufacturer Datalink Electronics has hired a new engineer for its Consultancy and Design Department.
News from Datalink Electronics (24 December 2004)
Datalink grows through acquisition
Datalink Electronics is on course to achieve annual sales of GBP 9 million by 2006 following its acquisition of Quasson.
News from Datalink Electronics (24 December 2004)
Lucent repeats gold award
Artesyn Communication Products has received a 2004 Golden Link Award from Lucent Technologies' Supply Chain Networks Group.
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing (24 December 2004)
Selection guide focuses on MMICs
Available now from MRC Components is the latest Hittite Microwave Corp product selection guide.
News from MRC Components (24 December 2004)
Serial convertor puts medical kit online
Multi-Tech Systems has added a new member to its embedded Universal Socket Connectivity family for the medical device industry.
News from Multi-Tech Systems (23 December 2004)
High rating for surface-mount fuselink
The latest addition to Schurter's range of RoHS compliant products is the UMT 250 fuselink. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (23 December 2004)
Analyst backs MIPS to prosper
Analyst Carter Driscoll of IRG Research has initiated coverage of MIPS Technologies with a "buy" rating.
News from MIPS Technologies (23 December 2004)
Universal influences China's IT industry
To celebrate its 20th anniversary this year, China Electronic News jointly organised an awards event to identify 'The most influential enterprises in China's information technology in 20 years'.
News from Universal Instruments (23 December 2004)
Editor gets to grips with VHDL and Verilog
Now available free of charge from HDL Works, Scriptum is a high end text editor that integrates with the company's Ease and HDL Companion tools.
News from HDL Works (23 December 2004)
Chip capacitors stay more stable
NSHC series chip capacitors have a stacked metallised polypropylene sulphide film construction that helps them achieve stable performance in demanding applications.
News from NIC Components Europe (23 December 2004)
Optical mouse sensor works on dodgy surfaces
A new LED-based optical mouse sensor provides better tracking control than previous-generation LED-based devices.
News from Avago Technologies (23 December 2004)
Single chip for European terrestrial demodulation
A new COFDM demodulator chip can perform the front-end processing of terrestrial digital TV transmissions throughout Europe.
News from STMicroelectronics (23 December 2004)
Thermal design software turns to IC packages
Fluent and Harvard Thermal have entered into a technology licensing agreement to embed Harvard Thermal's PTD product into Icechip, a detailed thermal design software for IC packages.
News from Fluent (23 December 2004)
SoC tools handle designs of any size
Esterel Studio 5.2 is a comprehensive tool suite for the design and verification of complex consumer and multimedia SoCs.
News from Esterel Technologies (22 December 2004)
US Government orders radio test sets
The Aeroflex Wichita Division has received orders aggregating $11.3 million for RCTS-001 SINCGARS radio test sets and RCTS-003 life support radio test sets from the US Government.
News from Aeroflex (22 December 2004)
CompactPCI CPU market begins to evolve
A recent study of of SBCs and embedded CPU blades in embedded and real-time applications shows that native switch fabric access is becoming a necessity in CompactPCI SBC products.
News from Venture Development Corp (22 December 2004)
ST joins to help with disk-drive standardisation
STMicroelectronics has joined an initiative to define a standard interface for small form-factor disk drives that meets the needs of handheld and consumer electronic products.
News from STMicroelectronics (22 December 2004)
Stencils smooth transition to lead-free processing
A combination of proven design features will ensure solder paste printing stencils offer the best possible performance when faced with present-day and future challenges facing PCB manufacturers.
News from Tecan (22 December 2004)
DC/DC controller spreads spectrum to cut EMI
The LTC3736-1 is a dual-output two-phase step-down synchronous DC/DC controller with integrated spread spectrum frequency modulation for very low EMI and noise emission. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (22 December 2004)
RF VGA targets wireless infrastructure
Analog Devices is introducing the industry's first single-chip RF variable-gain amplifier/attenuator that operates at RF power levels for wireless infrastructure equipment.
News from Analog Devices (22 December 2004)
Industrial controller is ready-to-use platform
The Boxer series of four ruggedised industrial controllers have been developed to go the distance in the most testing conditions.
News from Display Solutions (22 December 2004)
High-performance DSPs hit new price point
Texas Instruments has entered full volume production of two new high performance digital signal processors, the TMS320C6410 and TMS320C6413.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (22 December 2004)
Record year for Goepel
German company Goepel Electronic is predicting record results for 2004, with a turnover in excess of Eur 11 million - up 18% on the previous year. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic (22 December 2004)
New method overcomes CMOS thermal instability
Toshiba has developed a new method for suppressing thermal instability and current leakage in MOS transistors that supports advanced CMOS fabrication at 45nm gate lengths and beyond.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (22 December 2004)
Graphical development environment is top product
The NI LabView 7.1 graphical development environment received the Product of the Year award at the 2004 European Electronics Industry Awards held in Germany last month. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (22 December 2004)
Substrates improve thermal management
AlSiC (aluminium silicon carbide) substrates from CPS Corp are ideal for power supply substrate applications, including carrier plates and heatsink materials for medical equipment power supplies.
News from CPS Corp (22 December 2004)
PSRAM aims for handset duties
The uPD46128953 device from NEC Electronics' is a 128Mbit pseudostatic RAM that achieves a stable operating frequency of 83MHz during burst mode while maintaining a low operating voltage of 1.8V.
News from Gleichmann-Sunrise (22 December 2004)
Flash MCUs cost the same as older mask ROM types
With a total of 48 products, Flash memory capacities from 8 to 128Kbyte and 30- to 80-pin packages, the 78K0/Kx2 Series of MCUs is billed as one of the industry's most comprehensive.
News from Gleichmann-Sunrise (22 December 2004)
It's good to be green
SDK has established new green purchase guidelines as part of its corporate social responsibility activities.
News from SDK (21 December 2004)
Wireless connectors go one step further
Aliner reckons its ultraminiature SSMCX connectors go one step further than the norm in wireless applications by assuring user friendliness, durability and shock resistance.
News from Aliner Industries (21 December 2004)
Courses to cover cleanroom technology and testing
3C 2005 will feature two special training courses run by the Scottish Society for Contamination Control.
News from Octo Media (21 December 2004)
Magnetoresistive RAM structure refined
At last week's IEDM Toshiba and NEC revealed two key advancements toward development of a magnetoresistive random access memory.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (21 December 2004)
Signal sources simplify simulations
The OR-X range of professional signal sources simplify simulations and testing with their extensive choice of standard or user-defined waveforms.
News from Metrix Electronics (21 December 2004)
Front-end design solution gains Verilog support
Altium has released Service Pack 2 (SP2) for its universal front-end engineering design solution, CircuitStudio 2004.
News from Altium (21 December 2004)
Amps and antennas gain multiple-strike protection
The GX series from PolyPhaser provides multistrike lightning protection for sensitive tower mounted amplifiers, tower top amplifiers and active antenna systems, where DC voltage is required.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Polyphaser (21 December 2004)
Processors tunnel TDM streams over IP and wireless
Three new low-density CES-over-packet processors will allow network operators to cost-effectively support TDM voice, video and data services over expanding metro Ethernet and wireless networks.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (21 December 2004)
ZigBee modules promise simple wireless integration
MaxStream has adopted the Freescale Semiconductor platform for an assortment of ZigBee wireless products.
News from MaxStream (21 December 2004)
Compact supply delivers 75W in free air
A general purpose supply, the ASQ750 Series is suited to a wide range of applications including IT, process and packaging machines, broadcast equipment, film and information systems.
News from Ideal Power (21 December 2004)
Contact manufacturer adds PCB test services
Remploy Electronics is using Southern Manufacturing/Southern Electronics as the launchpad for its new advanced testing service for PCBs, which is claimed to be among the most sophisticated in the UK.
News from Remploy Electronics (21 December 2004)
High-reliability connectors mix technologies
To meet growing demand for even greater connection flexibility, Harwin has further extended its 2.00mm pitch high-reliability Datamate range to include mixed technology connectors with jackscrews.
News from Harwin (21 December 2004)
Processor powers LG handset to the Edge
The SH-Mobile application processor for 2.5G and 3G handsets is to be incorporated into a new GSM/Edge mobile phone model manufactured by LG Electronics.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (21 December 2004)
Japanese leader picks programmers
Microtek, the leading programming centre in Japan, has chosen BP Microsystems programming equipment for a new programming services facility.
News from Logic Technology (21 December 2004)
Subcompact board is big on multimedia
The Gene-6350 subcompact board boasts outstanding performance, low power consumption, flexibility and high-quality multimedia capability.
News from Display Solutions (21 December 2004)
Terminal blocks offer four different terminations
A new brochure from Phoenix Electronics gives full details of a new range of rail mounted terminal blocks with four different connection methods but with all of the ranges sharing common accessories.
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution (21 December 2004)
Lead-free optocouplers go out in record numbers
Agilent Technologies has shipped more than 10 million lead-free optocouplers since production began in November 2003.
News from Avago Technologies (21 December 2004)
Electronic system-level design on show in India
CoWare will showcase its electronic system-level design solutions for the fast-growing embedded systems market at the VLSI Design 2005 and ICES Conference in India next month.
News from CoWare (21 December 2004)
Compiler cuts SoC power and area for Oki
User Application Article Oki has successfully taped out a chip for its uPlat SoC design platform with the new low-power capability of Cadence Encounter RTL Compiler synthesis.
News from Cadence Design Systems (21 December 2004)
Mixed-signal array takes more memory onboard
Cypress MicroSystems has begun production shipments of its smallest and most highly integrated PSoC mixed-signal array.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (21 December 2004)
Platform promises flexible graphical interfaces
The Tilcon Interface Development Suite is billed as the fastest, most cost effective way to create today's demanding embedded graphical interfaces.
News from Tilcon Software (21 December 2004)
Distributors and partners target Asian expansion
Kuka Controls has established a comprehensive network of distributors and partner firms in China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan.
News from Kuka Controls (21 December 2004)
Smart card controller features flexible memory
The EMTCG96-3G is the first low-cost, high-performance and secure cryptocontroller with a 100% Flash memory architecture for the mid-range market.
News from Topline Components (21 December 2004)
Southern show proves popular
The forthcoming Southern Manufacturing Show, and its sibling event, Southern Electronics are generating record levels of interest from visitors and exhibitors alike.
News from European Trade and Exhibition Services (21 December 2004)
Latching relays save power over contactors
Two new high-current latching relays can be used to replace contactors in applications where panel space is limited.
News from Switchtec (21 December 2004)
PCB tools address flex circuit requirements
Mentor Graphics has incorporated advanced design capabilities for flex and rigid-flex boards into its Expedition and Board Station RE PCB layout tools.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (21 December 2004)
High-power connectors major on safety
The new PowerModHP (high power) connector family features touch-safe female housings, integral positive latches and cable strain relief.
News from Anderson Power Products (21 December 2004)
Taiwanese powerhouse speeds wireless integration
Mototech offers contract design and manufacturing services, integrating Ember's IEEE802.15.4 wireless semiconductor systems into a range of electronics for home and building automation
News from Ember Europe (21 December 2004)
Dual-band GSM modem takes web server onboard
New from Nethix, the WE400 is a web, WAP and SMS server for M2M and industrial applications.
News from Nethix (20 December 2004)
Placement machine boosts throughput and quality
User Application Article CRS Electronics of Ware, Hertfordshire, has considerably increased production capacity and PCB build quality since installing a new iPulse M1 SMT placement machine and reflow oven.
News from Blundell Production Equipment (20 December 2004)
PWM controller offers the best of both senses
The ISL6568 is a two-phase PWM control IC that provides a precision voltage regulation system for advanced microprocessors.
News from Intersil (20 December 2004)
Awards recognise advances in lead-free soldering
Soldertec Global has revealed the four winners of the lead-free solder awards for 2004 - all selected from nominations received from industry.
News from Soldertec Global (20 December 2004)
Connector module features axial screw termination
Harting has expanded its Han-Modular connector family with the introduction of a new version of the Han C industrial connector module featuring axial screw termination.
News from Harting (20 December 2004)
Stations ease PC-based test instrument setup
Yokogawa has added two new high-performance measuring stations which enhance the speed and ease of use of its WE7000 Series PC-based measurement system.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (20 December 2004)
DSP-based I/O board aims for defence applications
SBS Technologies has continued its role as an embedded defence electronics leader by introducing a new member of its line of DSP-based I/O interface boards for military and defence applications.
News from SBS Technologies (20 December 2004)
Demodulator stands up to direct conversion tasks
A new, very high linearity and low noise I/Q demodulator provides the performance needed for direct conversion and IF conversion of radio signals to baseband for high performance receivers. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (20 December 2004)
Mini coax connectors spread to new markets
Aliner's MC Card coax connector range has grown to encompass a complete line of more than a dozen products that are also used outside of their originally intended market.
News from Aliner Industries (20 December 2004)
Multipocket headers meet automotive OEM demands
The new MX64 multipocket unsealed headers from Molex offer increased design flexibility to automotive and commercial control module manufacturers.
News from Molex UK (20 December 2004)
Bargain price for soldering iron
Rapid Electronics has a limited number of 25W/230V soldering irons with fitted mains plug at an amazing price of only GBP 4.99 (plus VAT). Brochure Available
News from Rapid Electronics (20 December 2004)
Dual op amp boasts high dynamic range
The OPA2614 is a dual, high-output current, high-gain bandwidth operational amplifier from the Burr-Brown product line.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (20 December 2004)
Half brick targets power-over-Ethernet
New to the Powerstax range is the H201 series DC/DC convertor, specially designed for power-over-Ethernet applications.
News from Powerstax (20 December 2004)
Generator and analyser combine for basestations
The FSMU-W from Rohde and Schwarz combines the high-end SMU200A vector signal generator with the FSQ vector signal analyser.
News from Rohde and Schwarz (20 December 2004)
Rutherford Appleton team wins measurement prize
Three top scientists from the Radio Communications Research Unit at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory have been awarded the prestigious IEE Measurement Prize.
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (20 December 2004)
Diode packages claim big PCB savings
New PIN and varicap diodes use miniature, lead-free packages that can reduce board mounting area by 67% and board mounting height by 38% when compared with the smallest package previously available.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (20 December 2004)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 80
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