News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 April
to Saturday 9 April 2005
New technique to assess whisker growth
A new report that highlights the progress made in a project aimed at formulating a practical test method for measuring the internal stresses in the coatings of electronic components.
News from National Physical Laboratory ( 8 April 2005)
Robot competitors embed wireless LAN technology
User Application Article A number of competitors in last month's RoboGames in San Francisco controlled their machines using embedded wireless serial servers from Atop Technologies.
News from Atop Technologies ( 8 April 2005)
Micromachine summit set for Texas in May
The 11th Annual Micromachine Summit will be held from 1st to 4th May 2005 at the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel, Richardson, Texas.
News from MANCEF ( 8 April 2005)
PCIbus frame grabber runs four channels
An MPEG4 hardware video compression card provides four channels of real-time full-D1-size MEGP4 video encoding and decoding with preview for digital video surveillance applications. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology ( 8 April 2005)
Custom convertors reduce the risk
The Powerstax custom power range meets the needs of companies seeking to reduce their time to market, lessen capital investment and minimise the risk of PSU outsourcing.
News from Powerstax ( 8 April 2005)
RFID hits the slopes
User Application Article EM Microelectronic, Skidata and EC-Passage have codeveloped an RFID transponder chip that greatly facilitates the handling and identification of rented skis or snowboards at ski resorts.
News from EM Microelectronic ( 8 April 2005)
Website offers free microcontroller design book
A free 200 page pdf book on the Philips LPC2000 family of ARM7 based microcontrollers is now available from the Hitex (UK) website.
News from Hitex Development Tools ( 8 April 2005)
Lead-free solder materials and chemicals on show
Almit Technology will show its extensive range of advanced lead-free solder materials and chemicals at SMT Nurnberg 2005.
News from Almit Technology ( 8 April 2005)
Policy role for Paterson
The IEE has appointed Graham Paterson as Head of Policy.
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology ( 8 April 2005)
Complete preplacement solutions on show in Boston
DEK, will display its latest equipment, consumables and stencil technology at Nepcon East on 4th and 5th May 2005 in Boston, Massachusetts.
News from DEK ( 8 April 2005)
Matsushita signs for reconfigurable processor IP
Elixent has licensed its semiconductor IP based on reconfigurable algorithm processing technology, D-Fabrix, to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co, to develop SoCs for advanced consumer products.
News from Elixent ( 8 April 2005)
New investors for reconfigurable semiconductors
Reconfigurable semiconductor specialist Elixent has announced the first close of a new round of funding.
News from Elixent ( 8 April 2005)
Imaging products target OEMs and education
Kane Computing is to resell Matrox Imaging products in the UK, targeting OEMs and educational establishments.
News from Kane Computing ( 8 April 2005)
More funding for Icera
Cellular wireless semiconductor company Icera has successfully completed a $10 million extension to its July 2004 series B funding round, which now totals $32.5 million.
News from Icera Semiconductor ( 8 April 2005)
Webcast to examine power for FPGAs and DSPs
Design engineers can register now on the TI website for a live Analog eLab webcast entitled "Power concerns for large computational devices: FPGAs and DSPs".
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 8 April 2005)
ADCs are optimised for linear high-speed operation
Two new high-speed, high-precision ADCs are ideal for demanding measurement applications in scientific instrumentation, ATE, data acquisition, medical imaging and vibration analysis.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 8 April 2005)
Standard fan range is now RoHS compliant
All hazardous substances defined in the European RoHS Directive (2003/95/EC) have now been removed from NMB-Minebea standard fan products.
News from NMB-Minebea ( 8 April 2005)
Chinese SoCs gain Java-optimised core
Shanghai Research Center for IC Design has licensed the Java-optimised ARM926EJ-S processor and the Embedded Trace Macrocell on-chip debug peripheral.
News from ARM ( 8 April 2005)
SBC wins environmental satellite role
Northrop Grumman Space Technology has selected the SCS750 single board computer for spacecraft control and payload data management for the NPOESS environmental satellite system.
News from Maxwell Technologies ( 8 April 2005)
Verification and traceability boost print quality
Setup verification and traceability for screen printing automatically prevents setup errors to maximise screen printing productivity and gathers data for continuous improvement.
News from DEK ( 8 April 2005)
Open frame convertors run down to 1.8V
A new range of isolated DC/DC convertors for distributed power architectures includes low output voltage models for 1.8V supplies.
News from Ultimate Renaissance ( 8 April 2005)
Brenk stays on top of the game
The Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) has re-elected Lars Brenk, Senior Software Architect at TTPCom, as Game Services Working Group Chairman.
News from TTPCom ( 8 April 2005)
Home theatre receiver takes HD Radio onboard
User Application Article The RX-V4600 is an A/V digital home theatre receiver with HD Radio technology.
News from iBiquity Digital Corp ( 8 April 2005)
Cosolvent systems cover specialist requirements
For medium to high volume PCB assemblers, Kerry Microsolve cosolvent systems combine high specification cleaning with a range of options for specialist users. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 8 April 2005)
Configurable processors enable latest DSL design
User Application Article UpZide is to develop a reference design using multiple Xtensa LX processors from Tensilica to implement the VDSL2 standard.
News from Tensilica ( 8 April 2005)
Samsung joins the Synplify ASIC fan club
Synplify ASIC synthesis software has been adopted by Samsung Electronics Co and may now be used by Samsung's ASIC customers.
News from Synplicity ( 8 April 2005)
Brighton debut for high-speed device programmer
Adaptsys will be introducing a number of advanced component programming, marking and handling solutions at Nepcon UK 2005 (Stand U401).
News from Adaptsys ( 8 April 2005)
Finisar files patent infringement lawsuit
Finisar Corp has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against The DirecTV Group and related entities in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
News from Finisar Corp ( 8 April 2005)
LCDs gain surface capacitive technology option
Elo TouchSystems has added surface capacitive technology to its Entuitive 1525L 15in LCD desktop and 1547L 15in LCD chassis models.
News from Elo Touchsystems ( 8 April 2005)
Switchers approved for medical applications
The PAM150 Series of AC/DC switching power supplies are EN60101-1 approved for medical applications.
News from Power Sources Unlimited ( 8 April 2005)
Big future for intelligent antennas
A new study predicts that the intelligent antenna industry is ready to take off.
News from Visant Strategies ( 8 April 2005)
Fibre workshop takes practical approach
IDC Technologies is presenting a fibre-optics workshop in London, Manchester and Leeds during May 2005.
News from IDC Technologies ( 8 April 2005)
Subrack meets railway technology requirements
Railway technology components are susceptible to particular market requirements, with a strong emphasis being placed on shock and vibration.
News from Schroff UK ( 8 April 2005)
Express support expands to UK market
A new sales division, Memec Express provides enhanced sales support and customer service for UK customers at small to medium business levels, including original equipment manufacturers.
News from Memec ( 8 April 2005)
Nepcon demo for budget analogue in-circuit tester
At Nepcon UK Aeroflex will demonstrate its broad range of test instruments for R and D, product validation, manufacturing test and installation.
News from Aeroflex ( 7 April 2005)
CompactPCI card brings fast FireWire onboard
New from SBS Technologies is the conduction-cooled 3U 1394B-3CP1 CompactPCI IEEE1394B input/output card.
News from SBS Technologies ( 7 April 2005)
Cook brings RF layout expertise
Advanced Layout Solutions (ALS) has recruited an additional PCB designer at its Reading office.
News from Advanced Layout Solutions ( 7 April 2005)
RFID technology moves to the next level
The call from RFID integrators for the next generation of technology, dubbed "Super RFID", has been answered by Leeds based company Instrumentel.
News from Instrumentel ( 7 April 2005)
Tough trucks take embedded database onboard
User Application Article Oshkosh, a company known for making some of the toughest trucks in the world, selected an Ittia database solution and joined Club Ittia, the Ittia database community.
News from Ittia ( 7 April 2005)
Custom subracks and cases by express delivery
A new express assembly service delivers bespoke EuropacPro subracks and RatiopacPro cases quickly, with no complications and offering excellent value.
News from Schroff UK ( 7 April 2005)
VMEbus and cPCI chassis take control of traffic
Schroff offers complete VMEbus and cPCI systems (including backplane, power supply and climate control) for the construction of computer systems relating to railway and traffic technology.
News from Schroff UK ( 7 April 2005)
Extractor handle boasts improved design
A new extractor handle promises easy insertion and extraction of plug-in units within 19in subracks.
News from Schroff UK ( 7 April 2005)
CAN transceiver cuts automotive power consumption
A next-generation controller area network (CAN) transceiver IC combines operation to 1Mbaud with an extremely low current standby mode and a bus-initiated wake-up capability.
News from AMI Semiconductor ( 7 April 2005)
Analyser runs four power measurements at once
A new precision power analyser combines an exceptionally high accuracy with a wide frequency range, even for power measurements.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 7 April 2005)
Synthesis tool helps educate FPGA designers
User Application Article The Mentor Graphics Precision Synthesis tool is to be integrated into two Xilinx Education Services courses for complex FPGA designs.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 7 April 2005)
Midspan powers up network camera
User Application Article Axis Communications is bundling the PowerDsine 3001 power over Ethernet (PoE) midspan with all new purchases of the Axis 211 network camera.
News from PowerDsine UK ( 7 April 2005)
MMIC mixer is optimised as downconvertor
A new gallium arsenide monolithic microwave integrated circuit fundamental balanced mixer is optimised for use as a downconvertor.
News from Mimix Broadband ( 7 April 2005)
Web services come to embedded systems
A new framework enables standards-based web services for embedded systems.
News from QNX Software Systems ( 7 April 2005)
CompactFlash card turns PDAs to acquisition
Engineers and scientists can now turn standard PDAs into customised, portable measurement tools with the new National Instruments CompactFlash data acquisition (DAQ) device. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 7 April 2005)
Powerful relay shows its sensitive side
RT series relays from Tyco Electronics combine high power and sensitivity, resulting in devices that are ideal for applications such as domestic appliances, heating control and emergency lighting. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK ( 7 April 2005)
Henderson aims to translate US model to Europe
Bill Henderson has been named as European General Manager at custom connecting devices manufacturer Sabritec.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Sabritec ( 7 April 2005)
Varistors are protected for assembly
The VJ series of varistors incorporates a glass-passivated surface to protect the device from the reactants present during PCB assembly. Brochure Available
News from AVX ( 7 April 2005)
RF connector switches to test duties
ITT Industries is offering a switchable RF connector that combines miniaturisation with durability and high performance. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions ( 7 April 2005)
Novel package shrinks discrete devices
ON Semiconductor has introduced more than 50 small signal transistors and small signal diodes in a SOT-723 flat-lead package.
News from ON Semiconductor ( 7 April 2005)
Largest CPLD enters production
The EPM2210 is the largest member of the MAX II CPLD family, featuring 2210 logic elements.
News from Altera Europe ( 7 April 2005)
Distributors expand prototyping support
In response to growing interest and demand for its Haps system, Hardi Electronics entered into agreements with two new distributors in Europe.
News from Hardi Electronics ( 7 April 2005)
Kit shows route to wireless USB cameras
A novel wireless USB demonstration system combines Staccato's new Ripcord UWB development kit and the Fujitsu digital still camera development platform.
News from Staccato Communications ( 7 April 2005)
RF test sockets are made for use with handlers
Aries Electronics has a new centre probe RF test socket designed specifically for use with Delta handlers.
News from Aries Electronics ( 7 April 2005)
Layzell bolsters waveguide team
Following the recent relocation of Link Microtek's waveguide manufacturing division to larger premises in Basingstoke, the company has expanded its production team.
News from Link Microtek ( 7 April 2005)
New agent for Assembleon
Assembleon has appointed a new agent in France.
News from Assembléon ( 7 April 2005)
Transflective LCD boasts the best of both worlds
NEC has developed an LCD that simultaneously maximises the high ambient light visibility features of a reflective-type LCD, and the low ambient light visibility features of a transmissive-type LCD.
News from Review Display Systems ( 7 April 2005)
Cutters and pliers are static safe
A new range of cutters and pliers is suitable for a wide variety of assembly applications in electronics electrostatic protection areas
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products ( 7 April 2005)
Platform ASIC cuts basestation down to size
User Application Article IPWireless, a global provider of advanced standards-based broadband wireless technology, has deployed a RapidChip platform ASIC in its 3G-UMTS basestation.
News from LSI Europe ( 7 April 2005)
UPS systems work under Unix and Linux
MGE UPS Systems, a major contributor to the Network UPS Tools (NUT) Open Source project, is now delivering USB drivers for connecting UPS' under Unix/Linux.
News from MGE UPS Systems ( 7 April 2005)
ESI signs record deal
Conduant Corp has signed up ESI Computing as its channel partner in the Northeast USA.
News from Conduant Corp ( 7 April 2005)
Core is chosen for satellite modem
Comtech EF Data Corporation has selected the Comtech AHA low density parity check code forward error correction encoder/decoder core for incorporation in its CDM-600 satellite modems.
News from Comtech AHA Corp ( 7 April 2005)
Lead-free isolators come in duals and quads
Isocom Components 2004 has a new range of lead-free dual- and quad-channel optically coupled isolator devices.
News from Isocom Components 2004 ( 6 April 2005)
Controllers cut high-current supplies down to size
The MAX5060 and MAX5061 are PWM buck controllers that allow the design of high-output-current, compact power supplies with a minimum number of external components.
News from Maxim Integrated Products ( 6 April 2005)
SoC development is tailored to China
Sharp Microelectronics has expanded its technical and customer support for Chinese engineering customers designing with its microcontroller and system-on-chip products.
News from Sharp Microelectronics ( 6 April 2005)
Cheung targets Chinese SoC developments
To further address the needs of the China engineering market, Sharp has hired a new business development manager to support sales of its MCU and SoC products.
News from Sharp Microelectronics ( 6 April 2005)
MEMS sensor shipments top 200 million
Analog Devices has shipped its two hundred millionth MEMS-based inertial sensor.
News from Analog Devices ( 6 April 2005)
Software providers sign for digital TV alliance
MIPS Technologies has signed alliances with four international DTV software providers.
News from MIPS Technologies ( 6 April 2005)
Alliance offers cost-effective VoIP migration
Performance Technologies is working with Phonetics and Missouri Network Alliance to offer small and mid-size carriers cost-effective, revenue-generating solutions for VoIP migration.
News from Performance Technologies ( 6 April 2005)
Power modules simplify motion applications
A new set of 600V, 16 and 20A integrated power modules expand the analogue power stage solutions offered as part of IR's motion control integrated design platform.
News from International Rectifier ( 6 April 2005)
Audio reference design shows off modulator IC
A 500W RMS into 4ohm analogue input Class D reference design from Zetex is setting new standards of audio performance in active subwoofers.
News from Zetex ( 6 April 2005)
Dev kit to gain SIP stack for VoIP signalling
An integrated SIP stack for VoIP signalling will be available to developers this June.
News from Pika Technologies ( 6 April 2005)
NEC showcase for enhanced CEM capabilities
Remploy Electronics bridges the gap between local, independent contract equipment manufacturers and multinational, high volume CEMs for PCB, cable harness and electromechanical assembly.
News from Remploy Electronics ( 6 April 2005)
Testbench offers early start on WiMAX basestations
Cambridge Consultants has developed a WiMAX simulation testbench to support the launch of Aspex Semiconductor's innovative reference code for implementing multi-antenna basestations.
News from Cambridge Consultants ( 6 April 2005)
Sequencer brings order to system supplies
The LTC2924 is a power supply sequencer designed for use with power supplies, including shutdown pins or modules using external N-channel MOSFETS in series. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 6 April 2005)
Aruri moves up to VP role
Faris Aruri has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Sager Electronics.
News from Sager Electronics ( 6 April 2005)
EMC website has a UK focus
Schaffner the Wokingham based world leader in EMC test equipment, components and systems has launched a new-look website for customers in the UK. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner ( 6 April 2005)
Bentley takes on pan-European coverage
Cypress Semiconductor Corp has promoted Northern European Sales Director Paul Bentley to head up pan-European sales.
News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 6 April 2005)
Scanning acoustic microscopy spots reflow damage
The NPL has developed broad expertise in applying scanning acoustic microscopy for assessing the level of delamination in printed circuit boards and die cracking inside electronic packages.
News from National Physical Laboratory ( 6 April 2005)
Survey adds fuel to UK recycling debate
Research from Envirowise has revealed the extent to which "throwaway culture" has taken hold in Britain.
News from Envirowise ( 6 April 2005)
All-CMOS solution cuts wireless USB costs
Ultrawideband (UWB) wireless solutions and Wireless USB specialist Staccato Communications has released its Ripcord product family, complete with a UWB development kit.
News from Staccato Communications ( 6 April 2005)
Novel green LEDs maximise light output
Cotco TPG green series LEDs use the most recent advances in InGaN/SiC technology.
News from Marktech Optoelectronics ( 6 April 2005)
RF amplifiers come with three-year warranty
All new RF amplifiers purchased from Schaffner are now covered by a three-year warranty. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner ( 5 April 2005)
Network processors promise an advantage
New access solutions aim to allow wireline and wireless service providers to expand their product offerings, generate more revenues and reduce their costs.
News from Agere Systems ( 5 April 2005)
Timing optimisation speeds SoC to desktop market
User Application Article Agilent Technologies has used the ZenTime cell-based timing optimisation tool to improve performance and accelerate time to silicon for a 90nm SoC for next-generation printer and imaging applications.
News from Zenasis Technologies ( 5 April 2005)
Software consultant to support PowerPC programme
A consulting firm specialising in software porting and platform migration has joined the AMCC PowerPC Partner programme.
News from AMCC ( 5 April 2005)
MBO at Amplicon
Brighton based Amplicon Liveline has concluded a successful management buyout.
News from Amplicon ( 5 April 2005)
Predictive development is key to survival
A new line of EDA solutions aims to improve the risk/reward equation for companies developing electronic products, enabling them to create more innovative systems faster and more cost-effectively.
News from Atrenta ( 5 April 2005)
PMC puts FPGA to work on speedy signals
A new rugged FPGA PMC card aims to simplify and speed the capture, processing and output of data derived from high-speed sensors such as electro-optical/infra-red and radar systems.
News from Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing, Video and Graphics ( 5 April 2005)
SAW devices polished off in Nottingham
User Application Article Researchers at Nottingham Trent University have purchased an Engis polishing and lapping machine to assist their work into the use of acoustic wave devices for use in sensors.
News from Engis (UK) ( 5 April 2005)
Switched fabric board embeds Ethernet switching
The FP 110/008 switched fabric board complements the range of CompactPCI PICMG 2.16 and VME64x VITA 31.1 packet switched single board computers from Concurrent Technologies.
News from Concurrent Technologies ( 5 April 2005)
Bridge chip enables 3G+ mobile datacards
The VMB5000 bridge chip is the only commercially available custom-built solution for translating the USB or UART signals from HSDPA modem chips or modules into PCMCIA or CF format in a single chip.
News from Elan Digital Systems ( 5 April 2005)
PMC-based digital receiver dons rugged guise
Pentek has released a new ruggedised version of its Model 7131 16-channel multiband digital receiver PMC module.
News from Pentek ( 5 April 2005)
Economiser promises instant network expansion
TUK's convenient new cable economiser provides an instant method for adding an additional terminal to an existing network without the need for additional cabling.
News from TUK ( 5 April 2005)
Halford to resolve signal integrity issues
Advanced Layout Solutions has recruited Chris Halford to help support customers who are finding that signal integrity is increasingly becoming a concern within their PCB designs.
News from Advanced Layout Solutions ( 5 April 2005)
Clubs unite to tackle PCB issues
Two of NPL's Metrology Clubs are joining together to organise an interactive workshop on printed circuit boards on Thursday 5th May 2005.
News from National Physical Laboratory ( 5 April 2005)
Buffer amp runs from 18 to 38GHz
A new gallium arsenide MMIC three stage buffer amplifier features ultrawide bandwidth and high dynamic range.
News from Mimix Broadband ( 5 April 2005)
More venture capital funding for eASIC
aASIC Corp has secured $7.5 million in equity financing from Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers (KPCB) and Vinod Khosla.
News from eASIC Corp ( 5 April 2005)
New European source for thermal design software
CE Technologies has become a licensing agent for Coolit CFD software and will provide technical support for Coolit customers in Europe.
News from Daat Research Corp ( 5 April 2005)
Intermediate bus convertor is ideal front end
A new 12V DC output half-brick combines full regulation with efficiencies up to 94.5%, making it an ideal DC/DC front end to provide power to intermediate bus architecture point-of-load convertors.
News from Power-One ( 5 April 2005)
Connectors complement audio switch range
A new quality range of audio connectors is aimed at professional audio manufacturers.
News from RJS Electronics ( 5 April 2005)
Illuminated switches click softly
The EP600 switch range from RJS Electronics features a 17mm square configuration with illumination using single or dual colour LEDs.
News from RJS Electronics ( 5 April 2005)
Fume extraction system samples the sea air
OK International will launch the Metcal MFX-2200 fume extraction system on Stand G610 at Nepcon 2005 in Brighton. Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 5 April 2005)
Solderability testing beside the seaside
Concoat Systems' benchtop MUST System II Plus solderability tester will be available on the company's stand at Nepcon 2005 in Brighton.
News from HumiSeal Europe ( 5 April 2005)
Murata joins alliance on POL convertors
Murata and Texas Instruments have announced plans to expand a global effort to promote pin-compatible, nonisolated, point of load plug-in power modules.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 5 April 2005)
FM receiver chip boasts all-CMOS construction
The Si470x FM tuner family is billed as the industry's smallest, most integrated FM broadcast radio tuners delivering the entire FM tuner from antenna input to audio output in 100% CMOS.
News from Silicon Laboratories ( 5 April 2005)
Sensors offer a budget alternative
Novel temperature sensors combine low cost, a small SC-70 package and low current consumption of 6uA (typical), making them an attractive alternative to thermistors.
News from Microchip Technology ( 5 April 2005)
VXI controller embeds Pentium 4 power
KineticSystems Company has a new VXI slot-0 controller featuring a high performance Pentium 4 embedded processor.
News from KineticSystems Company ( 5 April 2005)
Transceiver chipset cuts out external components
A new transceiver chipset is designed to optimise the performance of WiMAX systems, broadband wireless access and wireless local loop equipment.
News from SiGe Semiconductor ( 5 April 2005)
Upgrade for switcher design software
Power Integrations has released a new version of its popular design software for switched-mode power supplies. Brochure Available
News from Power Integrations ( 5 April 2005)
Semiconductor veteran Ross comes onboard
Alan (Lanny) Ross has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Peregrine Semiconductor.
News from Peregrine Semiconductor ( 5 April 2005)
Video filters simplify signal conditioning
A new family of video filters is designed to ease the analogue video signal conditioning challenges in advanced consumer video applications, such as HDTV, personal video players and DVD recorders.
News from Analog Devices ( 5 April 2005)
Mid-Atlantic Area Sales Manager appointed
Indium Corporation has promoted Tom Pearson to Mid-Atlantic Area Sales Manager and will cover the New England and northern Mid-Atlantic regions in the USA.
News from Indium Corporation of America ( 4 April 2005)
Cordsets, receptacles are in 6 and 8-pin formats
Six and eight-pin 'powerfast' assembled cordsets and receptacles supply power to equipment on the factory floor with the added ease and convenience of quick-disconnect connectivity.
News from Turck ( 4 April 2005)
100 GSM/EDGE devices models launched
Latest survey by GSA reports that the number of GSM/EDGE devices launched in the market has reached 100 models and they originate from 19 suppliers.
News from GSA - Global Mobile Suppliers Association ( 4 April 2005)
Nu Horizon to distribute Anadigm FPAAs
Anadigm has entered a global distribution agreement under which Nu Horizons will distribute Anadigm's FPAAs throughout North and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.
News from Anadigm ( 4 April 2005)
Red, red-orange and amber LEDs break records
Red, red-orange and amber LEDs that pump out record-breaking typical lumens per package of 110 for amber, 140 for red and 190 for red-orange represent a technology 'quantum leap'.
News from Philips Lumileds Lighting ( 4 April 2005)
AC/DC module supplies double the power
AC/DC power supply module offers the highest power density available for CompactPCI systems and delivers nearly twice the power of traditional cPCI power modules.
News from MRC Components ( 4 April 2005)
Step 7 compatible soft PLC tested
KUKA Controls has tested the soft PLC AT-S7 in the context of its certification program for its seamless operation in real-time extensions CeWin and VxWin.
News from Kuka Controls ( 4 April 2005)
SMD common mode chokes work up to 10A continuous
Monolithic surface mount common mode chokes are designed for power and data line EMI filtering where high current, small size or high frequency performance is required.
News from MRC Components ( 4 April 2005)
Embedded support for new PowerPC processor
Embedded systems software developer Kozio is supporting AMCC's new 440GR PowerPC processor for networking applications.
News from Kozio ( 4 April 2005)
Transmitter boasts simple configuration
A new rugged multichannel transmitter can be easily configured to operate with RF Solutions' 210 receiver unit to provide wireless remote control in a wide range of industrial applications.
News from RF Solutions ( 4 April 2005)
Budget current transducer boasts high accuracy
The ITB 300-S is a low-cost, high-accuracy current transducer, specified for 300A RMS nominal measurements.
News from LEM UK ( 4 April 2005)
Wratten responds to sales growth
Thanks to continued sales growth at Advanced Power Conversion, Hugh Wratten has been appointed to the new role of Sales Channel and Key Account Manager (EMEA).
News from Powerstax ( 4 April 2005)
Practical Ethernet networking explained
IDC is running a workshop on "Practical TCP/IP and Ethernet networking for industry", in Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow during May.
News from IDC Technologies ( 4 April 2005)
Farnell catalogue adds 60 new ranges
Leading distributor Farnell InOne has greatly expanded its stock of Knitter Switch products.
News from Knitter Switch ( 4 April 2005)
Stable low-value resistors make good sense
New ultra-low-resistance surface-mount metal strip resistors are capable of handling up to 45A at 1W while exhibiting extremely low inductance and low TCR. Brochure Available
News from TT Electronics Welwyn Components ( 4 April 2005)
Wire-wound resistors handle pulses with ease
The WA80 series of wire-wound resistors boasts superior pulse handling capability with resistance values down to 0.01ohm. Brochure Available
News from TT Electronics Welwyn Components ( 4 April 2005)
New MD at Welwyn
TT Electronics has appointed Jon Reardon-Smith as Managing Director of Welwyn Components. Brochure Available
News from TT Electronics Welwyn Components ( 4 April 2005)
Speedy DRAMs target broadband networking
A new high-performance DRAM claims the fastest data transfer rate yet attained by any memory device.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe ( 4 April 2005)
Global distribution for analogue arrays
Anadigm's full line of field programmable analogue arrays is now available via Nu Horizons Electronics Corp throughout North and South America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp ( 4 April 2005)
Guide details hoods for D-sub connectors
Connector specialist FCI has significantly expanded its range of hood accessories for its popular D-subminiature product line and is presenting them in a dedicated selection guide for the first time.
News from FCI ( 4 April 2005)
Buyers event pays off for Winkelmann
A Sussex based biometric and electronic security service firm has won an order worth GBP 10,000 from Greece following its participation in a "Meet the buyers" event. Brochure Available
News from UK Trade and Investment ( 4 April 2005)
Bulletproof software's silver anniversary
As part of its 25th anniversary, QNX is celebrating a quarter century of innovations that have helped make the world a safer, smarter, or simply more entertaining place.
News from QNX Software Systems ( 4 April 2005)
Aperto signs for enterprise test data management
Aperto Networks has selected Arendar enterprise test data management software from VI Technology for testing PacketWave systems produced in its manufacturing facilities.
News from VI Technology ( 4 April 2005)
Media processor adds codec support for TV
User Application Article Complete Media Systems is using TI's TMS320DM642 digital media processor in its new CMS500 set top box, supporting both Internet protocol and DVB-T networks.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 4 April 2005)
Website design answers information needs
EAO's new website is designed to provide customers and business partners with fast access to up to date information about EAO products and solutions and a quick response time to enquiries. Brochure Available
News from EAO ( 4 April 2005)
AC fans boast boosted airflow
A novel range of AC fans developed by YS Tech are claimed to outperform traditional AC fans by at least 80%.
News from Young Electronics Group ( 4 April 2005)
PLL design software takes on ISM band transceivers
Analog Devices has released a new version of its popular phase-locked loop circuit design and evaluation tool.
News from Analog Devices ( 4 April 2005)
Appliance analyses network traffic
ReporterAnalyzer is a flexible traffic analysis appliance that allows network managers to understand how application traffic is impacting network performance.
News from Fluke Networks ( 4 April 2005)
Acquisitions bolster embedded networking expertise
Digi International has acquired two leading providers of embedded modules and software for the rapidly expanding embedded networking market.
News from Digi International ( 4 April 2005)
Digital scopes cut the cost of 1GHz bandwidth
The new SignalXplorer DL9000 series of digital oscilloscopes combines high-performance waveform display and analysis functions with a compact and lightweight design.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 4 April 2005)
Link secures PoS transactions
Taking its Ether-Serial technology one step further, Lava Computer is introducing the latest addition to its line of Ether-Serial Links geared towards the point of sale.
News from Lava Computer ( 4 April 2005)
Automotive voice recognition set to boom
A new report reveals that nearly 50.3 million vehicles will have voice recognition technology communications systems by 2010, representing a significant 30 to 40% market penetration.
News from Strategy Analytics ( 4 April 2005)
Adjuster cuts pots from LCD designs
The MAX8738 is an I2C-programmable VCOM-adjustment solution for thin-film transistor liquid-crystal displays.
News from Maxim Integrated Products ( 4 April 2005)
Accellera accepts library donation
Mentor Graphics has donated its SystemVerilog Assertion version of the Open Verification Library to Accellera, the organisation for electronic design industry standards.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 4 April 2005)
RFID chip meets latest EPCglobal standard
Philips has produced the first engineering samples of an RFID chip compliant with EPCglobal's UHF Electronic Product Code (EPC) Class 1 Generation 2 (G2) standard.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 4 April 2005)
Indicators feed back contact positions
The GMW ST series of contact position indicators are designed to show the operation of changeover switches or relays on remote switchboard or mimic display panels.
News from Metrix Electronics ( 4 April 2005)
Programme sticks range together
A novel solution designed to make life easier for both designers and production specialists will be launched at the upcoming Nepcon Electronics Exhibition in Brighton.
News from Intertronics ( 4 April 2005)
Controller claims fast transient response
The LTC3770 is a synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with fast transient response, high output accuracy, integrated tracking and sequencing functions, and output margining capability. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 4 April 2005)
Programmable step attenuators aid ATE
A new line of intelligent programmable step attenuators come with built-in digital interfaces, designed to simplify the control and integration of these devices into subsystem and bench applications.
News from MRC Components ( 4 April 2005)
Novel X-ray technology promises a clearer view
Teradyne is claiming an innovative breakthrough in 3D X-ray imaging technology for detecting PCB solder and production defects.
News from Teradyne ( 4 April 2005)
Module provides a highly integrated solution
The ECM-5712 is based on the Intel 82852GME chipset, optimised for Pentium 4 processors, and built on a 5.25in form factor.
News from Avalue Technology ( 4 April 2005)
Module and analyser speed FlexRay integration
At the SAE 2005 World Congress, Ixxat will introduce a FlexRay car communications module and Multibus analyser for the development and rapid prototyping of FlexRay in-vehicle networks.
News from Ixxat ( 4 April 2005)
Hanson takes the chair
Independent Director Steve Hanson has been named Chairman of the Duraswitch board of directors, effective 1st April 2005.
News from InPlay Technologies, Duraswitch Division ( 4 April 2005)
Software supports CableLabs PacketCable initiative
Texas Instruments has enhanced the software for its voice over cable technology.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 4 April 2005)
New realm for Kingdom
Steve Kingdom, Global Business Manager for KTL, has been elected President of the DSL Forum, the international industry consortium for the development of broadband DSL Technologies.
News from KTL ( 4 April 2005)
Control-path software speeds DSL access
Wintegra has released its WLS (Wintegra Linux Services) DSL control path solution.
News from Spectrum Group ( 4 April 2005)
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