News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 February
to Saturday 5 March 2005
New name in contract electronics manufacturing
The assets, stock and order book of Banbury-based contract electronics manufacturer General Hybrid UK have been bought by a new company, Copernica.
News from Copernica ( 4 March 2005)
Website has more white papers
Universal Instruments has added seven new white papers to its global website and enhanced the site's white paper section with two new subject areas: thermal management and medical electronics.
News from Universal Instruments ( 4 March 2005)
Dual TV decoder exploits PCI Express bandwidth
Philips has released the industry's first integrated PCI Express dual global video and stereo decoder for digital home PC desktops and notebooks.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 4 March 2005)
Industry awards presented in California
During the APEX 2005 trade show in Anaheim, California last week, DEK was recognised with two highly coveted industry awards.
News from DEK ( 4 March 2005)
PMC hosts FPGA-based serial communications
New from AcQ Inducom, the PMC450 is a PMC FPGA serial controller card with both front and rear I/O.
News from AcQ Inducom ( 4 March 2005)
Lead-free conversions continue
BLT Circuit Services has completed its 17th lead free wave soldering conversion using its nonpatented lead free alloy LFB227/S.
News from BLT Circuit Services ( 4 March 2005)
Novel cooler pacifies processors quietly
Nexus has released its thermal management solution for the latest Intel Socket T LGA 775 processors.
News from Nexus Technology ( 4 March 2005)
Conference features automotive software integrity
The IEE is bringing together an international audience of automotive and semiconductor manufacturers, academics and decision makers at the IEE Automotive Electronics Conference.
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology ( 4 March 2005)
Top accuracy claims for PXI-based DMM
The PXI-4071 FlexDMM is a multifunction device that features a 7.5-digit (26bit) digital multimeter and an 1.8Msample/s isolated digitiser. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 4 March 2005)
NOR Flash expands for cellular and embedded use
Intel Corp has disclosed several forthcoming NOR Flash memory product offerings for the cellular and embedded market segments as additions to its 2005 product portfolio.
News from Intel Corporation ( 4 March 2005)
Controller chip switches peripherals to USB 2.0
PLX Technology has developed the industry's first PCI-to-USB peripheral controller optimised for converting PCI-based designs to Hi-Speed USB 2.0 products.
News from PLX Technology Europe ( 4 March 2005)
PCI Express switches star in San Francisco
This week in San Francisco, PLX Technology has been demonstrating its ExpressLane PCI Express PEX 8532 switch, highlighting its ability to enable high availability in a PCIe-based system.
News from PLX Technology Europe ( 4 March 2005)
Tool integration makes FPGA design more flexible
The Mentor Graphics Precision Synthesis tool is tightly integrated into the latest version of the integrated software environment (ISE 7.1i) from Xilinx.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 4 March 2005)
Toolbox speeds mathematical optimisation
User Application Article The Global Optimisation Toolbox extends the power of Maple 9.5, enabling a wide range of professionals to obtain the mathematically optimised solution to complex modelling problems. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 4 March 2005)
Reed switch is totally enclosed
Assemtech Europe reckons the PPS 150 is the lowest cost totally enclosed moulded reed switch available on the market today. Brochure Available
News from Assemtech Europe ( 4 March 2005)
Laser module pumps up the power for telecomms
A new 980nm pump laser module is billed as the world's most powerful of its kind for telecomms applications, with a "kink-free" power output of up to 580mW.
News from Bookham ( 4 March 2005)
Forum underlines telecomms approval
Bookham has become a full member of the QuEST Forum, a unique global partnership of over 140 telecomms suppliers and service providers.
News from Bookham ( 4 March 2005)
Shortform and CD offer speedy access
Aeroflex has produced a new shortform catalogue and CD that is available immediately.
News from Aeroflex ( 4 March 2005)
PC card adapters aid wireless access
With the advances in speed and reliability of wireless modems and 3G datacards many people are using a wireless solution on their desktops to give them broadband connection.
News from Elan Digital Systems ( 4 March 2005)
Lee to apply distribution sales expertise
Ramtron International has appointed Hee-Jun Lee as South Korean Sales Manager, responsible for the sales and promotion of the company's FRAM products throughout South Korea.
News from Ramtron International ( 4 March 2005)
Analogue input board handles its own calibration
The DMM-32X-AT analogue I/O PC/104 module features patented technology to automatically calibrate itself whenever needed without any user intervention.
News from Diamond Systems ( 4 March 2005)
X-ray fluorescence checks RoHS compliance
Soldertec Global is now offering an RoHS Directive screening service for components, boards, cables, screws, housings and electronic assemblies.
News from Soldertec Global ( 4 March 2005)
Ethernet provides missing link from PC to CAN
The E2CA from Meikon is an industrial Ethernet to CAN fieldbus bridge designed to overcome many of the limitations associated with fitting internal PC expansion cards.
News from Meikon ( 4 March 2005)
Compact ARM MCU secures its data
Oki Electric has developed the world's smallest ARM microcontroller, the ML67Q4060 series, using wafer level chip size packaging.
News from Oki Electric ( 4 March 2005)
Conveyors are fit for clean-room lines
Production automation system specialist, Contax , is announcing the availability in the UK and Ireland of the complete range of specialist conveyor systems from Shuttleworth.
News from Contax ( 4 March 2005)
Printer claims new performance paradigm
Contax reckons that Speedline's new MPM Accela printer will create a new paradigm in the way electronics manufacturers view and measure printer performance.
News from Contax ( 4 March 2005)
Pick and place systems boast full flexibility
The new Essemtec FLX2000 series of SMT pick and place systems boast the ultimate in flexibility, with a wide range of feeders, high production speeds and zero downtime during changeover.
News from Contax ( 4 March 2005)
Cabinets keep components fresh and ready to solder
User Application Article One of the UK's leading contract electronics manufacturers recently purchased three McDry cabinets of varying sizes from production automation specialist, Contax.
News from Contax ( 4 March 2005)
ARM board hosts embedded Linux development
Direct Insight has begun shipments of a comprehensive embedded Linux development kit based on the Atmel AT91RM9200 microcontroller with ARM920T core. Brochure Available
News from Direct Insight ( 4 March 2005)
More options for buzzer range
The well known range of SMA buzzers and transducers from Sonitron has been extended with the introduction of the SMA-21LV, which gives 87dB(A) at 3V and the SMA-30L which gives 97dB(A) at 9V.
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution ( 4 March 2005)
Comtech AHA returns to its roots in Moscow
Comtech AHA Corp is moving from its current location in Pullman, Washington, to a new facility in Moscow, Idaho.
News from Comtech AHA Corp ( 4 March 2005)
Safety tester puts harnesses on trial
The latest addition to the Clare range of electrical safety testers is a set of specialist cable and wiring harness testers. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments ( 4 March 2005)
Handheld tester checks medical ventillators
Rigel Medical has introduced a compact handheld ventilator tester in the form of the new Rigel 355.
News from Rigel Medical ( 4 March 2005)
Tester checks medical kit for compliance
Rigel Medical has upgraded its multipurpose electromedical safety tester, the Rigel 277.
News from Rigel Medical ( 4 March 2005)
Gallo and Koehler join executive management team
Phasebridge has added Dr John Gallo and Dr Steffen Koehler to its executive management team.
News from Emcore Corp ( 4 March 2005)
Platform optimised for network appliances
To meet the critical demand for hardware platforms that are able to handle today's bandwidth demands, Axiomtek has released an extreme networking appliance hardware platform solution.
News from Axiomtek ( 3 March 2005)
RosettaNet tie-up is a European first
EBV Elektronik and National Semiconductor have streamlined their quoting process using the advantages of RosettaNet.
News from EBV Elektronik ( 3 March 2005)
Compact modules embed GSM for M2M comms
The latest remote telematics solutions from Spectre allow OEMs to simply integrate cellular communications into a range of machine-to-machine (M2M) applications.
News from Spectre (Communications) ( 3 March 2005)
Data acquisition systems come to the UK
Amplicon has signed a new distribution agreement with German manufacturer Delphin, to distribute its data acquisition systems TopMessage and TopLab in the UK.
News from Amplicon ( 3 March 2005)
New home for LEM
Following the sale of its Instrument Division, LEM has moved its UK components operation to new offices at the West Lancs Investment Centre in Skelmersdale, Lancashire.
News from LEM UK ( 3 March 2005)
CompactPCI board offers upgrade path
The new CK5 is a 6U, host or peripheral, CompactPCI single board computer designed for rugged environments.
News from Acal Microsystems ( 3 March 2005)
UPS keeps Internet telephony running
MGE UPS Systems has released an uninterruptible power supply solution for voice over IP (VoIP) networks.
News from MGE UPS Systems ( 3 March 2005)
Website simplifies connector specification
With a range of over 55,000 connector options available, choosing the right Lemo connector for a given application might seem to be a daunting task - but not now, according to the company.
News from Lemo UK ( 3 March 2005)
Instrument racks take security onboard
Now available from Boss Enclosures is a range of high quality, 19in racks with the option of a secure access entry control system.
News from Boss Enclosures ( 3 March 2005)
Flexible flux keeps it clean
A new no-clean resin-free halide-free sustained activity flux provides maximum process window, boasts good through-hole penetration and reduces costs.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives ( 3 March 2005)
Boundary scan hardware takes a modular route
Scanflex is the next generation of JTAG boundary scan hardware from Goepel Electronic. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic ( 3 March 2005)
Mentor helps with Via reference designs
Mentor Graphics has been working with with Via Technologies to provide reference designs for use with the Expedition Series design flow for Via's next generation chipsets.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 3 March 2005)
EADS signs for modular test unit
Seica has signed a licensing agreement with EADS Test and Services to add a third level optional testing capability to its line of second level systems, Atec Series 6 and derived products.
News from Seica ( 3 March 2005)
Cleanliness analyser patented in China
The novel C3 cleanliness analyser has been granted a Chinese patent to add to those already held in the UK and USA.
News from Foresite ( 3 March 2005)
Test software helps dual-mode terminal development
Rohde and Schwarz has two protocol testers, the CRTU-W for UMTS and the CRTU-G for GSM, that can be used for the development of mobile dual-mode terminals.
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 3 March 2005)
Flexible route to power up AMD-based systems
The IR3082 is a multiphase control IC for AMD Opteron and Athlon64 processor-powered servers and workstations.
News from International Rectifier ( 3 March 2005)
Intel outlines I/O acceleration strategy
This week Intel Corp has provided the first glimpse of a set of silicon technologies that speed the interaction between network data and server applications by up to 30%.
News from Intel Corporation ( 3 March 2005)
PC platforms optimised for DSP development
Original equipment manufacturers and embedded system designers can give their digital signal processing projects a jump-start thanks to the innovative Sundance SMTPC range of optimised PCs.
News from Sundance Multiprocessor Technology ( 3 March 2005)
Configurable processor technology patented
The US Patent and Trademark Office has awarded ARC International a fundamental patent relating to configurable processor technology.
News from ARC International ( 3 March 2005)
Subsidiary aims to exploit rapid growth in China
MIPS Technologies has marked its entry into the China market with the establishment of a local subsidiary, MIPS Technologies (Shanghai).
News from MIPS Technologies ( 3 March 2005)
GSM telemetry system is ready to run
The 250 system from RF Solutions is a complete stand-alone dual-band GSM telemetry system.
News from RF Solutions ( 3 March 2005)
Fuel-cell-powered UPS up for award
The Pulsar EX RT fuel-cell powered online uninterruptible power supply has been selected as a finalist in the power category for the EE Times ACE Awards Ultimate Products of the Year.
News from MGE UPS Systems ( 3 March 2005)
Saab signs for receiver technology
CSI Wireless has signed an agreement with Saab TransponderTech and begun integrating some of its technology into Saab's Automatic Identification System (AIS) product line.
News from Hemisphere GPS ( 3 March 2005)
Samsung opts for graphite-based thermal management
Samsung SDI is to manufacture its large screen plasma display panels using eGraf SpreaderShield natural graphite thermal heat spreaders.
News from GrafTech International ( 3 March 2005)
PoE midspans picked for VoIP UPS system
PowerDsine has been selected by MGE UPS Systems to incorporate PoE midspans into its end-to-end backup solution for mission critical applications.
News from PowerDsine UK ( 3 March 2005)
Blog focuses on electronics assembly
Indium Corp has launched a web log (blog) focusing on the electronics assembly industry.
News from Indium Corporation of America ( 3 March 2005)
All-in-one charger chip takes LDO onboard
The LTC4063 is a small stand-alone single-cell Li-ion linear battery charger that also provides a regulated output voltage for system supply. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 3 March 2005)
Acquisition cards gain hardware OR option
MI and MC series acquisition cards from Spectrum now offer hardware-based OR connection to accelerate complex triggering applications. Brochure Available
News from Spectrum Systementwicklung Microelectronic ( 3 March 2005)
Foam absorbers solve interference problems
US-based ARC Technologies has appointed Kemtron as the exclusive distributor for its magnetic and lossy foam absorbers for the UK.
News from Kemtron ( 3 March 2005)
Starter kit speeds microcontroller applications
Hitex is introducing a starter kit for the Philips SJA2020 microcontroller that gives a fast entry to the development of software for automotive applications.
News from Hitex Development Tools ( 3 March 2005)
IR LEDs target data transmission
New from Pacer Components is a range of low-cost, high speed and high power infra-red LEDs. Brochure Available
News from Pacer International ( 3 March 2005)
HED aims to cut product development time
CEC Huada Electronic Design (HED) has licensed the ARM922T processor for its system-on-chip (SoC) solutions.
News from ARM ( 3 March 2005)
Philips practices what it preaches in RFID trial
Philips Semiconductors has deployed a major implementation of RFID in its supply chain in Asia - the first major rollout in the semiconductor industry.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 3 March 2005)
Compact TFT display has industrial aspirations
A new ultracompact 5.7in display module is aimed at a wide range of industrial applications as well as point-of-sale and mobile terminals.
News from Trident ( 3 March 2005)
Novel architecture cuts cost of nonvolatile FPGAs
The new LatticeXP devices combine a low-cost FPGA architecture with nonvolatile, infinitely reconfigurable ispXP (expanded programmability) technology.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK ( 3 March 2005)
Alliance marries ZigBee with Flash MCUs
Atmel Corporation and Ember Corporation have announced their partnership on the ultra-low-power ZigBee semiconductor platform.
News from Ember Europe ( 3 March 2005)
Adapter helps keep tactical data up to date
User Application Article Redstone Arsenal is using communications hardware and software from Performance Technologies in a time-sensitive database application designed for the US military.
News from Performance Technologies ( 2 March 2005)
Full range now available lead-free
All products from Linear Technology Corp are now available in lead-free versions as an ordering option. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 2 March 2005)
Clock module checks the real time by radio
Nagano Oki Electric has developed a real-time clock module that incorporates a novel automatic time adjustment function.
News from Oki Electric ( 2 March 2005)
Building blocks embed server management
Avocent Corp has developed a novel building block architecture aimed at harnessing the power of embedded technologies and specifications for remote server management.
News from Avocent ( 2 March 2005)
Innotech signs for popular microprocessor core
ASIC design services specialist Innotech Systems has licensed the popular ARM7TDMI microprocessor through the ARM Foundry Programme.
News from ARM ( 2 March 2005)
Website boasts one-click access
Fairchild Semiconductor has enhanced its website to provide design engineers, customers, investors, the editorial community and employees with one-click access to product or corporate information.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 2 March 2005)
Test generation software joins NPI suite
TestXcell is a comprehensive circuit assembly test solution that provides automated test equipment programming, DFT analysis, fixture design output, and schematic viewing.
News from Aegis Europe ( 2 March 2005)
Mifsud to co-ordinate expanded services
To increase the level of service and support it is able to offer its customers, Trident has expanded its in-house value-added services team with the addition of a new design and manufacturing manager.
News from Trident ( 2 March 2005)
Modular approach cuts the cost of recognition
User Application Article Shimon Systems has developed a novel DSP-based fingerprint recognition module that authenticates users by capturing, converting, storing and matching fingerprint images.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 2 March 2005)
Hoods have D-type connections covered
A new range of waterproof hoods for D-type connectors made by FCT offers an effective and low-cost alternative to the normal method of waterproofing using two sealed D connectors.
News from Aerco ( 2 March 2005)
More power to CompactPCI systems
SAE Power has a series of power supplies designed to meet the growing demand for higher power density in the CompactPCI marketplace.
News from MRC Components ( 2 March 2005)
Test contactor aids force-sense Kelvin measurement
A new high performance test contactor for force-sense Kelvin measurements is being introduced to the UK by Alliance Sales (Europe).
News from Alliance Sales (Europe) ( 2 March 2005)
Graphical software simplifies data acquisition
Amplicon has added two new graphical software packages - DasyLab and DAQFactory - to its range, perfectly complimenting its extensive hardware data acquisition products.
News from Amplicon ( 2 March 2005)
Board-level DMMs boast benchtop touch and feel
A new family of 7.5-digit PXI/cPCI digital multimeters offers advanced functionality and faster measurement speeds.
News from Signametrics ( 1 March 2005)
Cleanroom show thrives under new management
Under the new management of Octo Media, 3C 2005 showcased the latest products and services from cleanroom design and construction through to clothing, equipment and consumables.
News from Octo Media ( 1 March 2005)
Arrow tops the tree for Cypress
Arrow has been named Cypress Semiconductor's Distributor of the Year for Northern Europe following a highly successful year.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) ( 1 March 2005)
Composite is cool solution for high-power LEDs
Metal matrix composite is ideal for thermal management of high flux LED products, such as signal lamps, backlighting for signs, low profile luminaires, task lighting and display lighting.
News from CPS Corp ( 1 March 2005)
Composite promises cost-effective military cooling
AlSiC (aluminium silicon carbide) metal matrix composite is ideal for applications in military electronics.
News from CPS Corp ( 1 March 2005)
Microcontrollers made for PC human input devices
Cypress Semiconductor has introduced a new family of low-speed USB microcontrollers targeting PC human input devices, including keyboards, mice and wireless dongles.
News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 1 March 2005)
GUC encounters tape-out success
The Cadence Encounter digital IC design platform has helped GUC successfully tape out seven 130-nanometre designs.
News from Cadence Design Systems ( 1 March 2005)
Embedded software gets to grips with memory
The latest version of VxWin homes in on the requirements of embedded developers.
News from Kuka Controls ( 1 March 2005)
Laboratory drives SMT research
Universal Instruments' SMT Laboratory has committed over $10 million in research grants and stipends, as well as mentoring research projects and providing access to equipment and facilities.
News from Universal Instruments ( 1 March 2005)
DC/DC convertors take EMI filters onboard
New from Ideal Power is the ESC Series of 12 to 35W DC/DC power convertors.
News from Ideal Power ( 1 March 2005)
Rectangular connectors get to grips with cables
The Hirschmann GDM range of rectangular connectors features a housing that has an M16 x 1.5 cable gland which allows for connecting cables with diameters ranging from 4.5 to 10mm.
News from Electroustic ( 1 March 2005)
Flexible configuration for electronic load system
The PLZ-U Series is a compact, high performance multichannel DC electronic load for system applications.
News from Telonic Instruments ( 1 March 2005)
Webcast to address RoHS and the supply chain
The NPL is presenting an hour-long webcast to address RoHS legislation and supply chain issues.
News from National Physical Laboratory ( 1 March 2005)
Conference programme available online
The annual Automotive EMC Conference programme has completed its review stage and is now available online.
News from Automotive EMC Network ( 1 March 2005)
Standard silicon is key to industrial Ethernet
More and more embedded devices are networked using the widely deployed and cost-effective Ethernet technology and its accompanying IP-based protocols.
News from EPSG (Ethernet Powerlink Standardization Group) ( 1 March 2005)
Selective soldering offers advantages
Blundell Production Equipment offers several different styles of selective soldering machine.
News from Blundell Production Equipment ( 1 March 2005)
Brighter claims for high-power LEDs
Forge Europa has secured exclusive distribution rights in a number of territories for the exciting range of XLamp LEDs from Cree Lighting.
News from Forge Europa ( 1 March 2005)
POL convertor boasts top transient response
The Tarka range is a new generation of nonisolated DC/DC convertors from leading global power solutions provider Lambda.
News from Young Electronics Group ( 1 March 2005)
Reed switches offer total protection
Omron is extending its family of sealed switches by introducing a range of fully watertight reed switches offering OEMs a wide choice of actuator mechanisms.
News from Omron Electronics ( 1 March 2005)
D-sub connectors come with industrial ratings
A new 44-strong range of tough, IP67-compliant D-sub connectors backed by a package of accessories has been added by Abacus Polar.
News from Abacom Ingenieurgesellschaft ( 1 March 2005)
Quality certified to global automotive standard
Integrated Microelectronics has achieved successful registration to the ISO/TS16949:2002 quality standard, the highest international quality standard for the automotive industry.
News from Integrated Microelectronics ( 1 March 2005)
Security sensor fits a phone to its face
The Okao Vision Face Recognition Sensor is billed as a world first in face recognition technology which can be implemented in PDAs, mobile phones or other mobile devices with a camera function.
News from Omron Corp ( 1 March 2005)
Connectors filter out interference
Electroustic has a new range of D-sub filter connectors with built in capacitors to provide excellent attenuation of EMI and RFI.
News from Electroustic ( 1 March 2005)
Extraction systems cope with lead-free fumes
Select automatic fume extraction systems feature larger filters to cope with the demands of lead-free processing using reflow ovens and wave solder machines.
News from Kaisertech ( 1 March 2005)
Relay squeezes in another contact set
A new dual version of a popular single-inline relay offers two-channel switching in the same footprint, and with just 2mm of extra height compared with the existing single-channel version.
News from Sequoia Technology ( 1 March 2005)
Film capacitors tackle suppression duties
NIC Components Europe has introduced a new range of radial leaded interference suppression film capacitors.
News from NIC Components Europe ( 1 March 2005)
Pb-free paste keeps it clean
Multicore WS300 is a high-activity water-washable lead-free solder paste with superior cleaning characteristics and suitable for fine-pitch high-speed printing applications.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives ( 1 March 2005)
Conference paper recognised with award
DEK's work as part of the Blue Whale project has been commended by the SMTA for its contribution to European microelectronics research.
News from DEK ( 1 March 2005)
Software training company takes the lead
Leading software training company Feabhas is to be one of the key sponsors for the forthcoming medical electronics seminar, "On the pulse", to be held near Cambridge on 17th March.
News from Embedded Masterclass ( 1 March 2005)
New team prepares for future growth
Prism Electronics has extended its customer service team and promoted internal staff to help the company to meet increasing demands for its services and provide a platform for future growth.
News from Prism Electronics ( 1 March 2005)
Infineon signs for module distribution
Memorysolution is now handling sales of Aeneon memory products in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
News from Memorysolution ( 1 March 2005)
Remote control - without batteries
British company Instrumentel has developed a revolutionary communications technology that enables two-way command and control for batteryless remote sensing and actuation.
News from Instrumentel ( 1 March 2005)
Novel sensor refines thermal management
TruTherm is a novel thermal management technology that uses a new measuring technique to provide pinpoint-accurate temperature measurement for chips with integrated thermal diodes.
News from National Semiconductor ( 1 March 2005)
Frontier expands investor base
Frontier Silicon has closed a $28 million investment round led by ACT Venture Capital.
News from Frontier Silicon ( 1 March 2005)
Board speeds electronic system level design
The RC250 is a high-performance FPGA development board for complex system design and is available with an out-of-the-box suite of ESL design software, IP and system level APIs.
News from Celoxica ( 1 March 2005)
Design drives sensor signals straight to the MCU
A new reference design showcases how microcontrollers with Direct Sensor Interface Technology allow designers to create truly intelligent sensor systems.
News from Silicon Laboratories ( 1 March 2005)
Firmware boosts embedded systems uptime
SDC Systems has a new firmware application from General Software for increasing the reliability, uptime and availability of embedded x86 devices.
News from SDC Systems ( 1 March 2005)
Library views improve signal-integrity analysis
Cadence Design Systems and Virage Logic Corp have released results of a collaborative project to provide library views to better address low-power, multiple-voltage nanometre design needs.
News from Cadence Design Systems ( 1 March 2005)
SoC process gains embedded Flash option
1st Silicon (Malaysia) has completed qualification and begun production shipment of 0.25um embedded Flash technology.
News from X-Fab Sarawak ( 1 March 2005)
Kiosks available from stock
Opti-Wall and Opti-Line II kiosks are now available from stock in the UK. Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 1 March 2005)
DSP audio processing made easy
New digital audio processors aim for large-volume, price-sensitive, time-constrained applications, such as automotive audio, digital TV, multimedia PCs and home theatre systems.
News from Analog Devices ( 1 March 2005)
Connector enables domestic fibre networks
A new IEEE1394 Small Multimedia Interface plastic optical fibre connector and transceiver system will help connect home and industrial networking applications between various electronic devices.
News from Molex UK ( 1 March 2005)
Pangaea provides Chinese support
Phyworks has enlisted the help of Pangaea (HK) to provide technical and sales support to its customers in China and Hong Kong.
News from Phyworks ( 1 March 2005)
Colour management enables LED TV backlighting
A novel colour management system for backlighting LCD flat-panel TVs is claimed to deliver 25% more brilliant colours than current fluorescent backlighting. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 1 March 2005)
Cui aims for Chinese expansion
Phyworks has appointed Matthew Cui as Vice President of Business Development in Asia, to establish and expand business in the Greater China region.
News from Phyworks ( 1 March 2005)
Kits accelerate fibre-optic module design
A new range of reference design kits aims to simplify the implementation of 1-4Gbit/s SFP fibre optic modules for Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel and Sonet/SDH applications.
News from Phyworks ( 1 March 2005)
Lead-free transition explained in Shanghai
Indium Corporation's VP of Technology, will present "The transition to lead-free production: from iNEMI roadmap to production" at the SMTA Technology Summit held concurrently with Nepcon Shanghai.
News from Indium Corporation of America ( 1 March 2005)
MMIC focus for Panchal
Link Microtek, the Basingstoke-based supplier of RF and microwave products, has appointed Dilip Panchal as Sales Engineer for the company's portfolio of surface-mount MMIC components.
News from Link Microtek ( 1 March 2005)
Sieng makes the grade
NuWaves technician Sakada Sieng has successfully completed instructor certification training for IPC-A-610.
News from NuWaves ( 1 March 2005)
Software brings virtual prototyping to peripherals
Peripheral Device Builder (PDB) is the latest addition to the line of powerful virtual system prototyping tools from Vast Systems Technology Corp.
News from Vast Systems Technology ( 1 March 2005)
More functions for ESL design suite
The latest release of Comet adds substantial new functionality to Vast's fifth generation of electronic system level (ESL) tools.
News from Vast Systems Technology ( 1 March 2005)
Power manager crams it all in
The MAX8620Y integrates a 500mA step-down DC/DC convertor, two 300mA low-dropout linear regulators, and a 30ms reset into a small 9mm2 TDFN package with a maximum height of 0.8mm.
News from Maxim Integrated Products ( 1 March 2005)
Wireless meter readers can save millions
User Application Article A new automatic meter reading system could save public utility companies millions of dollars by eliminating the need to manually read electric, gas and water meters at homeowners' premises.
News from Ember Europe ( 1 March 2005)
Alliance ensures IP interoperability
Gaisler Research has joined the Cadence OpenChoice programme in order to ensure the availability of design IP optimised for mutual customers.
News from Gaisler Research ( 1 March 2005)
Phasebridge completes second round funding
Phasebridge has completed its second round of funding, provided by a consortium of investors led by Clearstone Venture Partners.
News from Emcore Corp ( 1 March 2005)
Platforms speed bespoke systems development
Pentek has boosted support for system developers with the introduction of the RTS2503 development platform and the SystemFlow application program interface and libraries.
News from Pentek (28 February 2005)
Rocket science makes use of low-power radio
User Application Article Traxa Rocketry designs and manufactures radio tracking devices for small commercial and hobby rockets, using Radiometrix TX2 RF modules for tracking them after they return to earth. Brochure Available
News from Radiometrix (28 February 2005)
Olivier goes in at the deep end
Johan Olivier has been named Local Remploy Manager (LRM) for Remploy Electronics' Holloway production site.
News from Remploy Electronics (28 February 2005)
Smart card set to secure personal video recorder
Amino Communications is to secure its AmiNET500 PVR set-top boxes with the Cypher Virtual SmartCard from Widevine Technologies.
News from Amino Communications (28 February 2005)
Test platform covers full product lifecycle
A new integrated test platform from Seica includes cutting-edge technology to implement the multiple test strategies needed to address the challenges of electronic testing.
News from Seica (28 February 2005)
Configurable logic on the shortlist
eASIC's configurable logic product, eASICore, has been selected as an ACE (Annual Creativity in Electronics) Awards finalist by CMP Media's EE Times.
News from eASIC Corp (28 February 2005)
Small-footprint MCU is a "tiny dynamo"
Zilog has expanded its product portfolio by launching an innovative 8-pin low-cost small-footprint addition to its award-winning Z8 Encore! XP family of microcontrollers.
News from Zilog (28 February 2005)
Tools to develop budget satellite launcher
Aonix tools have been chosen by the European Space Agency's Vega Programme.
News from Aonix (28 February 2005)
Speedy route to digital filter design
A new digital filter design toolkit includes tools for modelling and creating software-based digital filters as well as LabView FPGA and C code generation capabilities for chip-level implementation. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (28 February 2005)
Microcontroller packs more functionality
Cyan Technology reckons its new 16bit Flash uCOG1m microcontroller packs more functionality into its ultrasmall package than any comparable product on the market.
News from Cyan Technology (28 February 2005)
TriCore tools aid automotive applications
Altium has released version 2.2 of its Tasking TriCore VX-toolset.
News from Altium (28 February 2005)
Speedy ASIC stops Emerson losing its Marbles
User Application Article AMI Semiconductor has partnered with industrial automation leader Emerson Process Management to deliver a mixed-signal sensor interface integrated circuit in record time.
News from AMI Semiconductor (28 February 2005)
Community aims for closer dialogue
The Cadence Designer Network is a new global, customer-driven user community designed to promote a greater exchange of technical information and ideas.
News from Cadence Design Systems (28 February 2005)
Kit offers speedy start for 16bit MCU designs
A new embedded systems development platform aims to simplify the prototyping and testing of designs using the latest ultra-low-power high-speed Flash-memory-based 16bit MCU technology.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (28 February 2005)
More options for ceramic capacitors
Kemet is continuing to broaden and enhance its ceramic portfolio with the introduction of several new ceramic surface mount offerings.
News from Kemet Electronics Corp (28 February 2005)
Power managers come with four or five outputs
Summit Microelectronics has added two new devices to its growing family of Programmable Power Manager integrated circuits.
News from Summit Microelectronics (28 February 2005)
New HQ to serve growing customer base
ACT/Technico has revealed plans to build a new $3.4 million corporate headquarters.
News from ACT/Technico (28 February 2005)
Screening cans provide RFI protection onboard
Low-profile PCB screening cans and enclosures, which can be reflowed with conventional and SMD components, are now available from Tecan.
News from Tecan (28 February 2005)
High voltage modelling aids LCD driver design
Oki has standardised on the new HSpice high voltage MOS model for the design of its LCD television driver SoCs.
News from Oki Electric (28 February 2005)
RF modems handle dirty duties
Fuelled by market demand for affordable, heavy-duty wireless equipment, AeroComm has released its ACE family of RF modems.
News from Aerocomm (28 February 2005)
DSL filter put to alarming use
A novel filter has been designed specifically to allow monitored intruder alarm systems to connect to a DSL activated line.
News from Focus EDL (28 February 2005)
Power module beats as it sweeps
Fairchild Semiconductor has developed the first smart power module specifically for driving single-phase switched reluctance motors for vacuum cleaners.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (28 February 2005)
MMIC amplifiers aim for cellular use
Hittite Microwave Corp has two new SiGe HBT gain block MMIC amplifiers for use in cellular/3G, FWA, CATV, microwave radio and test equipment applications from DC to 4GHz.
News from MRC Components (28 February 2005)
IP core claims the lead in multithreading
The Meta 122 IP core is designed for multifunction consumer entertainment products which must provide high performance, both in terms of processing and I/O.
News from Imagination Technologies (28 February 2005)
Appointments to expand sales across Europe
Electrolube has appointed a new UK Technical Sales Manager as well as key account managers in both Germany and France.
News from Electrolube (28 February 2005)
Convertors boast of AC performance
The fastest ADC in Linear Technology's recently announced LTC2220 family achieves extremely low power consumption with excellent AC performance. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (28 February 2005)
Frequency precision comes as standard
The SRS FS725 benchtop rubidium frequency standard is ideally suited to use in calibration and R and D laboratories, or in any other application requiring a precision frequency standard.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (28 February 2005)
Embedded control on the (CompactFlash) cards
The Compact Flash Computer combines a 32bit Coldfire processor, 32Mbyte SDRAM, 8Mbyte Flash, running Linux, packaged in a Type II CompactFlash format card.
News from C Data Solutions (28 February 2005)
Custom enclosures protect wireless telemetry
User Application Article Fibox has been working as project partner for RDT's latest innovation - MiniNet.
News from Fibox (28 February 2005)
Audit confirms continued compliance
Indium Corporation has completed its third surveillance audit since transitioning to ISO9001:2000.
News from Indium Corporation of America (28 February 2005)
PC/104-Plus board embeds gigabit Ethernet
Winsystems has developed a PC/104-Plus-compliant module based on the Intel 82541ER Ethernet controller.
News from Winsystems (28 February 2005)
Cox takes global control
Paul Cox has been appointed President of Smiths Interconnect, the connectors, microwave and power group of companies headquartered in London, UK with companies based globally.
News from Smiths Interconnect - EMC Technology (28 February 2005)
Switch takes XAUI port redundancy onboard
Analog Devices has released the industry's first switching solution designed specifically to address XAUI (10 Gigabit Ethernet Attachment Unit Interface) port redundancy.
News from Analog Devices (28 February 2005)
Controller keeps watch over avalanche photodiodes
Analog Devices is introducing the first device to combine avalanche photodiode (APD) bias control and current monitoring on a single chip for space-constrained optical transceiver modules.
News from Analog Devices (28 February 2005)
Terminal blocks and connectors come together
Available from specialist distributor Switchtec, Euroclamp's 8-page selection guide brochure makes product choice easy for designers, specifiers and buyers of terminal blocks and plug-in connectors.
News from Switchtec (28 February 2005)
Programme boosts platform ASIC support
Sondrel has joined the LSI Logic RapidChip Platform ASIC Partner Programme.
News from Sondrel (28 February 2005)
Service excellence recognised
Assembleon has received its fourth annual Service Excellence Award in the pick-and-place equipment category, presented by Circuits Assembly Magazine.
News from Assembléon (28 February 2005)
WAN card gains Windows support
FarSite has added Windows support for the popular FarSync WAN TE1 product, the E1 PCI-X communications card.
News from FarSite Communications (28 February 2005)
InP chip developments to be divulged
Bookham will outline for the first time its end-to-end strategy for indium phosphide (InP) chip development at OFC/NFOEC 2005.
News from Bookham (28 February 2005)
Tester checks for power over Ethernet
A novel power over Ethernet tester is designed for IT administrators, system integrators and installers who want to check if electrical operating power is being carried over the Ethernet network.
News from PowerDsine UK (28 February 2005)
Set top box chips power up down convertors
Two new highly integrated solutions provide power and control signals from advanced set-top box units to the satellite dish low-noise block down convertor.
News from Intersil (28 February 2005)
Show has magical properties for Texcel
Texcel Technology Plc the Crayford based specialist EMS supplier have had a very successful exhibition at the Southern Manufacturing Show.
News from Texcel Technology (28 February 2005)
Power controllers have broadband targets
Two new controllers are optimised for producing system supply voltages required for a wide variety of broadband gateway and general purpose product applications.
News from Intersil (28 February 2005)
Innovative PHY is third generation for USB
Innovative Semiconductors has made available its third-generation USB 2.0 On-The-Go PHY intellectual property, I-PHY.
News from Innovative Semiconductors (28 February 2005)
Acquisition expands diamond innovations
Advanced Diamond Solutions has acquired P1 Diamond, a 10-year-old CVD diamond innovation company in Santa Clara, California.
News from Advanced Diamond Solutions (28 February 2005)
University link works towards RF opto circuits
Phasebridge is working with University of California, San Diego to develop semiconductor electroabsorption modulator technology for rugged, high-performance microwave links.
News from Emcore Corp (28 February 2005)
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