News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 30 January
to Saturday 5 February 2005
Chassis is made for digital video recording
The WMC-710M is wall-mount/desktop industrial-grade chassis designed to house high-end PC-based digital video recording systems.
News from Aicsys ( 4 February 2005)
Dollar decline hits Bookham bottom line
Bookham has reported results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2005, ended 1st January 2005.
News from Bookham ( 4 February 2005)
Quad-processor card maximises VME datacomms
Vmetro has begun customer shipment of the Phoenix VPF1, a quad signal processing card for VME-based systems supporting the VITA-41/VXS standard. Brochure Available
News from Vmetro ( 4 February 2005)
Interface brings multimedia connectors together
The HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) connector is ideal for use in products such as digital television, set-top boxes, DVD players and other audiovisual devices. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK ( 4 February 2005)
Smart card MCU leaders to standardise software
Infineon Technologies and Renesas Technology Corp are to offer a common software interface for their 32bit families of smart card microcontrollers.
News from Renesas Technology Europe ( 4 February 2005)
Software verifies processor-based board designs
Kozio is a US company that delivers a complete diagnostics and functional test platform that efficiently accelerates the development of new processor based board designs.
News from SDC Systems ( 4 February 2005)
Spectrum analyser is optimised for CWDM systems
Rohde and Schwarz has assumed responsibility for the sale of EXFO products in Germany, including a new optical spectrum analyser for the company's FTB-400 universal test platform. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 4 February 2005)
Machinery maker challenges manufacturers
SMT assembly machine manufacturer Mydata Automation has set the dates and locations for the latest in its popular series of roadshows, and issued a challenge to electronics manufacturers.
News from Mydata Automation ( 4 February 2005)
Graphics card range expands to PCI Express
The Millennium P650 PCIe 128 graphics card is the first Millennium P-Series product for PCI Express.
News from Matrox Graphics ( 4 February 2005)
Precision control for power subsystems
A new solution improves the performance and reliability of enterprise server, datacommunications and telecommunications equipment through precision power subsystem control.
News from Summit Microelectronics ( 4 February 2005)
Magazine praises RF design software
Microwaves and RF magazine has recognised Nexxim as one of its top products of 2004.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 4 February 2005)
Motion processor ICs take CANbus onboard
Performance Motion Devices has developed the world's first programmable motion processor to directly support a CANbus interface.
News from Performance Motion Devices ( 4 February 2005)
Cooling units suit smaller servers
Rittal has launched a new TopTherm range especially suited for small server applications. Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 4 February 2005)
Reeves and Bagley strengthen sales team
Following record sales figures in 2004, Gresham Power has appointed two new sales engineers at its Salisbury HQ.
News from Gresham Power Electronics ( 4 February 2005)
Convertor is flexible about input voltage
The LT3479 is a current mode, fixed frequency step-up DC/DC convertor with an internal 3A, 42V switch. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 4 February 2005)
Automotive regulator chip has multiple outputs
The new A8450 is a multi-output voltage regulator integrated circuit designed for automotive applications.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 4 February 2005)
DDD housing handles more contacts
The new Han DDD-module accommodates 17 Han-D connector inserts with crimp termination, allowing the user to achieve a 40% increase in contact density compared to earlier designs.
News from Harting ( 4 February 2005)
Top Swedes for Tyco
Arrow has been named as Tyco Electronics' Swedish distributor of the year following a 12-month period in which the company grew both Tyco turnover and the number of Tyco-related projects.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) ( 4 February 2005)
Serdes chipset survives automotive environments
The SCAN921025H serialiser and SCAN921226H deserialiser deliver up to 10bit digital data at 20 to 80MHz over a single point-to-point differential interconnect in backplanes or cable.
News from National Semiconductor ( 4 February 2005)
Scopes put analogue and logic side by side
Yokogawa is now offering a 16bit high-speed logic input capability, previously available only as an optional extra, on its DL7400 Series of high-performance digital oscilloscopes.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 4 February 2005)
Physical synthesis software scoops DesignCon award
Cadence First Encounter Global Physical Synthesis technology has won the International Engineering Consortium DesignVision award for ASIC and IC Implementation at DesignCon 2005.
News from Cadence Design Systems ( 4 February 2005)
Connectors adapt to damp duties
Sabritec offers water resistant connectors for high pressure/low leakage applications.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Sabritec ( 4 February 2005)
Compact towers keep hot boards cooler
Hybricon Corp has released a new line of nine-slot portable towers designed for today's high power boards.
News from Hybricon Corp ( 4 February 2005)
Artesyn completes a year in the black
Artesyn Technologies has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended 31st December 2004.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power ( 4 February 2005)
Gigabit Ethernet cable resists interference
PIC Wire and Cable has developed a high performance Gigabit Ethernet cable designed for harsh environment high speed local area networking applications up to 70m.
News from PIC Wire and Cable ( 3 February 2005)
USB-based relay modules have their advantages
Measurement Computing Corp has released its new Measurement Advantage USB-based electromechanical relay modules.
News from Measurement Computing ( 3 February 2005)
Wintegra ends the year on a high
Fabless semiconductor company Wintegra has revealed that 2004 ended on a strong and positive note.
News from Spectrum Group ( 3 February 2005)
Haier addresses power challenges
ON Semiconductor is strengthening its strategic co-operation in semiconductor technology and applications with Haier Group, China's largest home appliance manufacturer.
News from ON Semiconductor ( 3 February 2005)
DC block protects sensitive RF instruments
Radiall has added a novel DC block to its range of QLF-certified QMA products.
News from Radiall ( 3 February 2005)
Edge chipset set for debut in Samsung handset
Philips has entered mass production of the world's first Edge cellular system solution: the Nexperia Cellular System Solution 6100 family will be available in mobile handsets from Samsung.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 3 February 2005)
Design kit simulates custom inductor geometries
UMC and Ansoft have developed the industry's first parameterised spiral inductor design kit based on full-wave simulation.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 3 February 2005)
Lubricant reduces friction and stencil wear
Permalex Metal Squeegees are infused with a polymer lubricant which reduces friction and stencil wear.
News from Transition Automation ( 3 February 2005)
Processors embed audio, video and comms
Analog Devices has released four new network-enabled Blackfin processors designed for embedded audio, video and communications applications.
News from Analog Devices ( 3 February 2005)
FPGAs move to production with upgraded specs
As its Stratix II FPGA family moves into volume production, Altera has released new specifications reflecting faster performance and lower power.
News from Altera Europe ( 3 February 2005)
Patching system answers HDTV demands
A new connector and patching system meets the high datarates and exacting signal requirements of high definition television.
News from DEM Manufacturing ( 3 February 2005)
TES to streamline French manufacturing
TES has outlined its aggressive growth strategy for the French market.
News from TES ( 3 February 2005)
Digital amps help put audio over power lines
User Application Article Mitsubishi Materials Corp has used TI's PurePath Digital technology in its latest powerline communication module, targeting wireless audio solutions for home theatre and audio distribution.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 3 February 2005)
RTOS sets the standard for Tridium
Tridium, a leader in software for real-time control applications, has standardised on the QNX Neutrino RTOS and QNX Momentics development suite for its flagship NiagaraAX Framework platform.
News from QNX Software Systems ( 3 February 2005)
Graphics card drives up to four displays at once
The Matrox QID LP PCIe is billed as the industry's first x16 PCI Express graphics card for up to four displays at a time.
News from Matrox Graphics ( 3 February 2005)
Funding aims to solve capacitance conundrum
Scotland's bid to win the global race to develop advanced silicon chip technology has been given a significant boost.
News from Scottish Enterprise ( 3 February 2005)
Power management device wins top award
For the second year in a row, a programmable analogue device from Summit Microelectronics has won top honours for outstanding design and functionality.
News from Summit Microelectronics ( 3 February 2005)
ON Semiconductor finds a firmer financial position
ON Semiconductor Corp has recorded total revenues in the fourth quarter of 2004 of $306.8 million, a decrease of 4% from the third quarter of 2004.
News from ON Semiconductor ( 3 February 2005)
Reference boosts precision and battery life
The ISL60007 is a 2.50V voltage reference that claims the industry's lowest power consumption combined with high accuracy, low temperature coefficient and long-term stability.
News from Intersil ( 3 February 2005)
Nickel-zinc batteries set for volume production
In preparation for its ramp-up phase, PowerGenix has entered into an agreement with Shenzhen Grepow Battery Co for high volume production and Asian distribution of its innovative NiZn batteries.
News from PowerGenix ( 3 February 2005)
Wires and cables survive extreme temperatures
In2Connect and Thermal Wire reckon they can solve the toughest extreme temperature wire and cable problems.
News from In2Connect ( 3 February 2005)
Wilson takes over UK operation
Kevin Wilson has been appointed Managing Director of Socomec Sicon UPS, the Cirencester based UK subsidiary of the Socomec Group.
News from Socomec Sicon UPS ( 3 February 2005)
Syracuse Research signs for recording systems
Syracuse Research Corp has selected Vmetro to provide a digitiser and recording system capable of sustained data recording rates of 720Msample/s and scalable to 2Gsample/s. Brochure Available
News from Vmetro ( 3 February 2005)
Adapter runs RS232 through USB ports
Sealevel Systems has launched the first internal USB to RS232 serial adapters, available in both one-port and two-port models.
News from Sealevel Systems ( 3 February 2005)
Novel computer-on-module format to star in Munich
Kontron will showcase the capabilities of ETXexpress-PM, the first COM Express solution based on the IntelPentium M processor 760 and new Intel 915GM chipset, at Embedded World 2005.
News from Kontron UK ( 3 February 2005)
Sasken adds weight to configurable phones
Sasken has joined Open-Plug's Configurable Phone Initiative, a cross-industry venture to promote software flexibility in mobile phones.
News from Open-Plug ( 3 February 2005)
Seoul facility to spearhead Asia Pacific push
ON Semiconductor has revealed plans to open a solutions engineering centre in Seoul, Korea, during the second quarter of 2005.
News from ON Semiconductor ( 2 February 2005)
SRAM distribution deal extends to Asia and beyond
High-performance SRAM specialist GSI Technology is expanding its distribution deal with Nu Horizons Electronics Corp.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp ( 2 February 2005)
Plugtop switchers available from stock
PowerPax are pleased to announce the introduction of the ACTM range of AC/DC plugtop switch mode power supplies.
News from PowerPax UK ( 2 February 2005)
Newsletter celebrates 25th birthday
Computer Solutions has published a special edition of its Embedded Newsletter to celebrate its 25th birthday.
News from Computer Solutions ( 2 February 2005)
Two more for US technical support
Meech USA has appointed two new staff members. Brochure Available
News from Meech International ( 2 February 2005)
Filters cover individual EMC requirements
Now available in the UK from Aerco is a range of high performance mains filters manufactured by German company REO.
News from Aerco ( 2 February 2005)
Report predicts double-digit semiconductor growth
Future Horizons has published its semiconductor industry forecast for 2005, predicting that the worldwide electronics industry is set to grow by at least 15% during 2005 to $245 billion.
News from Future Horizons ( 2 February 2005)
Toolkit turns LabView to Blackfin development
A new toolkit allows designers to use the LabView graphical development environment with ADI's VisualDSP++ to streamline the development of Blackfin-based systems. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 2 February 2005)
Toolset helps standardise test signal definitions
A new software toolset facilitates the implementation of the newly approved IEEE1641 signal definition standard.
News from EADS Test and Services ( 2 February 2005)
Low-cost kit aids microcontroller development
The UniVersaKit is a development kit and evaluation system that supports all Goal Versa product families as well as most industry-standard 8051 microcontrollers.
News from Goal Semiconductor ( 2 February 2005)
Digitisers boast of high-speed performance
The DC282, DC252 and DC222 PXI/CompactPCI digitisers offer a choice of front-end input mezzanines providing up to 3GHz input bandwidth or switchable high impedance input coupling.
News from Acqiris USA ( 2 February 2005)
More options for RJ-45 interconnection
Molex has added new cordset and receptacle versions within its RJ-45 product family.
News from Molex UK ( 2 February 2005)
Package adds a new dimension to PCB design
A new package offers a novel solution for applications that require advanced PCB design with 3D functionality. Brochure Available
News from Zuken ( 2 February 2005)
Seica systems integrate boundary scan
JTAG Technologies has integrated its test methods within the Seica Pilot and Pilot LX flying-probe in-circuit test systems. Brochure Available
News from JTAG Technologies ( 2 February 2005)
Lead-free conference calls for papers
IPC and Soldertec Global are sponsoring the 3rd International Conference on Lead-Free Electronics and Implementation of the RoHS Directive.
News from Soldertec Global ( 1 February 2005)
DAB innovator to make its own modules
RadioScape is expanding its business to include the direct supply of its award winning DAB modules.
News from RadioScape ( 1 February 2005)
High-performance demonstrations in Nuremberg
At Embedded World 2005 Analog Devices will exhibit a range of high-performance demonstrations representing industry-leading innovations that are driving emerging applications.
News from Analog Devices ( 1 February 2005)
New name in electronics design and manufacture
TES is a new independent full service electronics design and manufacture company formed through the acquisition of Thales Electronic Solutions business by a group of investors.
News from TES ( 1 February 2005)
TES takes on component analysis services
TES has acquired the Toulouse based component analysis business from LCIE.
News from TES ( 1 February 2005)
Collaboration targets next-generation IP platforms
TTPCom is working with ARM to design and develop the next generation of 3G intellectual property platforms, incorporating ARM processors and TTPCom CBEmacro technology.
News from TTPCom ( 1 February 2005)
Two inductors in one save space and costs
The PA0766NLT Power Bead inductor contains two independent inductors integrated into a single core structure and part number, with no magnetic coupling between them.
News from Pulse ( 1 February 2005)
TI and RadioScape to address digital AM radio
Building on its leadership in digital radio technology, Texas Instruments is working with RadioScape to develop the necessary hardware and software to support Digital Radio Mondiale.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 1 February 2005)
Domestic slowdown hits Omron's core markets
Omron Corp has published its consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 31st December 2004.
News from Omron Corp ( 1 February 2005)
Software sets network processors to work
Agere Systems has revealed a double play of software and service initiatives involving its network processor chips.
News from Agere Systems ( 1 February 2005)
Software course explains boundary scan concepts
Boundary Scan Coach is a novel, free, interactive learning software package for anyone interested in the electronic testing of PCBs using boundary scan. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic ( 1 February 2005)
Intelligent switches cut current spikes and sags
A new family of integrated load switches gives designers the control they need to drive down power consumption and build a more competitive portable product.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies ( 1 February 2005)
Amplifier simplifies power feedback processing
The LIA120 is an optically isolated linear error amplifier with integrated gain and temperature compensation.
News from Clare ( 1 February 2005)
NI posts new record income for Q4
National Instruments has reported record fourth quarter revenue of $137 million, a 9% sequential increase from Q3 2004. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 1 February 2005)
Alliance extends to testing and packaging
The Crolles2 Alliance partners have extended the scope of their joint semiconductor activities to include R and D related to wafer testing and packaging.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 1 February 2005)
DSP software makes more of Simulink specifications
Synplicity has unveiled enhancements to its Synplify DSP software, a premiere DSP synthesis solution for implementing DSP designs in FPGAs.
News from Synplicity ( 1 February 2005)
Novel array cuts development time
Two new SoC design platforms address the critical design challenges facing developers of new and emerging multimedia ICs for mobile phones and other portable, battery-powered applications.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe ( 1 February 2005)
Designers slow to adopt new battery technology
A new European study reveals that designers of digital devices - digital cameras, for example - are not necessarily using the most suitable power sources available to them.
News from Gillette Company ( 1 February 2005)
Terminal blocks boast maximum flexibility
UT screw terminal blocks combine a spring-loaded, snap-on PE foot that automatically contacts the mounting rail when attached, and a standardised Phoenix Contact plug-in bridge.
News from Phoenix Contact ( 1 February 2005)
Optical link extends to handle automotive extremes
Agilent Technologies is claiming the world's first optical transmitter and receiver to offer an extended operating temperature range of -40 to +95C for use in automobile multimedia networks. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 1 February 2005)
Serial EEPROM expands to target Flash applications
Saifun Semiconductors is claiming an industry first with the release of the SA25C020 2Mbit SPI EEPROM.
News from Saifun Semiconductors ( 1 February 2005)
SBC adds multimedia performance in compact format
The ECM-5715 is a 5.25in-form-factor SBC that uses Intel 82855GME and 6300ESB chipsets and supports Intel Pentium M and Celeron M processors, and up to 1Gbyte of DDR memory.
News from Avalue Technology ( 1 February 2005)
MOSFET has designs on Class D audio amplifiers
The IRF6665 DirectFET MOSFET is claimed to be ideal for medium power Class D audio amplifiers.
News from International Rectifier ( 1 February 2005)
MEMS motion sensor has three axes covered
Analog Devices is expanding its industry-leading micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology to three-axis motion sensing.
News from Analog Devices ( 1 February 2005)
Analyser gets to grips with DSL device performance
DSL Xpert 2208 is billed as the industry's only nonintrusive performance-analysis solution for ADSL2+, ADSL2 and ADSL products.
News from TraceSpan Communications ( 1 February 2005)
Mains switch boasts a high-quality feel
Schurter has entered the mains switching market with its rugged new MSM switch. Brochure Available
News from Schurter Input Systems ( 1 February 2005)
Fibre-optic acquisition completed
Finisar has completed the acquisition of certain assets associated with the design, development and manufacture of optical transceiver products from Infineon's fibre optics business unit.
News from Finisar Corp ( 1 February 2005)
RTL synthesis upgrades FPGA design software
Lattice Semiconductor has announced the immediate availability of the Mentor Graphics' Precision RTL synthesis tool for customer use.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK ( 1 February 2005)
Silicone spray protects without taping
AeroCure is a novel silicone spray for electrical connections that protects against moisture and temperature variances without impeding electrical conductivity.
News from Anderson and Associates Aerosol Division ( 1 February 2005)
MCU adds advanced analogue for power control
The PIC16F785 microcontroller provides a complete set of integrated peripherals for cost-effective digital control in power-conversion designs.
News from Microchip Technology ( 1 February 2005)
MOSFET drivers cut passives down to size
Four new high-speed, half-bridge N-channel MOSFET driver ICs are designed for use in high-frequency, high-current, single- and multiphase DC/DC switching power supplies.
News from Vishay Siliconix ( 1 February 2005)
SFP product line claims broad coverage
Molex is continuing to expand its SFP product line to create the market's broadest range of SFP products available.
News from Molex UK ( 1 February 2005)
Fibre cables go round for easier handling
Greater flexibility, easier installation and reduced attenuation are among the advantages offered by new MPO optical round ribbon cable assemblies from Molex.
News from Molex UK ( 1 February 2005)
Starter kit puts MCU to work on appliances
A new development platform provides all the hardware and software needed to design, prototype, test and debug embedded applications targeted at the industrial and home appliance market.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe ( 1 February 2005)
Compact switcher boosts power density
Omron has extended its switch-mode power supply range with a super-compact model that sets new benchmark standards in performance.
News from Omron Electronics ( 1 February 2005)
Earnings rise for IR
International Rectifier has reported adjusted earnings of $44.8 million (or $0.62 per share) for the December quarter.
News from International Rectifier (31 January 2005)
Radar Golf awards manufacturing contract
Integrated Microelectronics has been selected by Radar Golf, a Roseville, California-based company, to produce the RadarGolf Handheld golf ball finder device.
News from Integrated Microelectronics (31 January 2005)
Enclosures go flat to ease shipping
All sizes of APW Enclosure Solutions' Image 620 are now available as pack flat versions, enabling transportation costs to be significantly reduced on long-haul deliveries.
News from APW Enclosure Solutions (31 January 2005)
Pentium-based VME SBC gets tough
Concurrent Technologies has a new ruggedised conduction cooled VME single board computer supporting dual PMC sites and using the Intel Pentium M processor.
News from Concurrent Technologies (31 January 2005)
Receptacle enables coplanar interconnect solution
FCI has added a right angled receptacle to its AirMax VS connector range that combined with the existing right angled header creates a complete coplanar interconnect solution for AdvancedTCA Zone 3.
News from FCI (31 January 2005)
Goepel joins automotive consortium
Goepel Electronic has joined the LIN Consortium of leading automobile OEMs and suppliers. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic (31 January 2005)
Power rack meets ETSI standards
A new ultra-low-profile 2.4kW power rack fits a 1U-high 19in rack and at 294mm deep meets the ETSI industry standard.
News from Ideal Power (31 January 2005)
Flexible configuration for dual-channel convertor
The LT3471 is a dual channel (boost/inverter) 1.3A, 1.2MHz DC/DC convertor housed in a 3 x 3mm DFN package. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (31 January 2005)
Last-minute RoHS compliance may spell disaster
Time is much shorter than most people imagine for RoHS compliance, and electronics companies are being warned that they risk leaving it too late to make the change.
News from Blundell Production Equipment (31 January 2005)
Herb comes onboard
MIPS Technologies has appointed former AMD Executive VP and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Rob Herb to its board of directors.
News from MIPS Technologies (31 January 2005)
Freescale signs for graphics core
Freescale Semiconductor has licensed the PowerVR MBX Lite graphics core from Imagination Technologies partner ARM.
News from Imagination Technologies (31 January 2005)
Compact embedded boards support dual displays
Nexcom has launched two new 5.25in embedded boards with dual independent LVDS display support. Brochure Available
News from Nexcom UK (31 January 2005)
Emulation system supports more PIC devices
RF Solutions has significantly increased the number of personality daughterboards it offers for use with its ICEPIC emulation system.
News from RF Solutions (31 January 2005)
Training modules address local skills shortages
Electronics manufacturing services provider TTems is running two practical BTEC modules at its Rogerstone site in a drive to attract more skilled tradesmen to South Wales.
News from TT electronic manufacturing services (TTems) (31 January 2005)
USB drives take novel sharing technology onboard
Xmultiple has developed a revolutionary, new and patent pending technology called FlashPoint.
News from Xmultiple Technologies (31 January 2005)
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