News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 17 April
to Saturday 23 April 2005
Controller powers up notebook CPU cores
The MAX8760 is a dual-phase, Quick-PWM, step-down controller for AMD 9G and AMD Hammer CPU core supplies.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (22 April 2005)
Cable marking systems meet aerospace specs
A new range of UV laser cable marking systems meets the needs and budgets of small maintenance centres.
News from Laselec (22 April 2005)
Transceivers are made for peer-to-peer networking
AeroComm eases networking for a wide variety of industrial control applications with true peer-to-peer technology, embedded into new AC4790 transceivers.
News from Aerocomm (22 April 2005)
Programmer has universal appeal
The All-100 universal and gang programmer is a versatile, high-speed unit for programming virtually any type of device with a programmable memory or configuration.
News from Computer Solutions (22 April 2005)
Music platform uses efficient audio format
User Application Article Loudeye is deploying Coding Technologies MPEG-4 aacPlus audio format into its mobile music platform as an option for operators worldwide.
News from Coding Technologies (22 April 2005)
MOSFETs resist thermal effects
Siliconix has developed the industry's first N-channel MOSFETs that combine a high 3.4V threshold voltage with on-resistance as low as 2.7mohm.
News from Vishay Siliconix (22 April 2005)
Microcontroller applications put to the test
Hitex Development Tools and DaimlerChrysler Research and Technology are cohosting free seminars on unit testing microcontroller applications.
News from Hitex Development Tools (22 April 2005)
Embedded Celeron boards are a cool option
The SpacePC 1450, 1451, 1453 and 1850 CPU modules are ruggedly designed single board computers ideally suited for mobile embedded computing applications.
News from Parvus Corp (22 April 2005)
Compression board accelerates communications
The AHA362-PCIX is the second board in Comtech AHA's newest line of GZIP compression products.
News from Comtech AHA Corp (22 April 2005)
Microelectronic relays boost product reliability
New microelectronic relays increase product reliability by replacing electromechanical and reed relays with more reliable, solid-state relays that have no moving parts.
News from International Rectifier (22 April 2005)
Processor turns set-top box into games console
User Application Article Set-top box manufacturers can now turn their products into genuine gaming consoles, using the G-cluster Gaming-on-Demand client to provide end users with access to hundreds of games over IPTV.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (22 April 2005)
Sci-worx puts configurable processors to work
Sci-worx is to design a range of SoC intellectual property blocks, including H.264, WMV-9 and MPEG-2 for high-definition TV, using multiple Tensilica Xtensa LX configurable processors.
News from Tensilica (22 April 2005)
ICE spreads to new Atmel 8051 derivative
Hitex now supports the new Atmel AT89C51CC03 enhanced 8051-based microcontroller with its modular DProbeHS in-circuit emulator system.
News from Hitex Development Tools (22 April 2005)
Antennas get Wi-Fi nets airborn
Radiall has been selected by Boeing to supply antenna links integrated into a system allowing real-time high-speed Internet connection between an passenger aircraft in flight and ground equipment.
News from Radiall (22 April 2005)
LDO powers up next-generation cores
Microchip has continued the expansion of its low dropout regulator (LDO) portfolio with the introduction of the MCP1726.
News from Microchip Technology (22 April 2005)
Free manual explains RoHS legislation
Farnell InOne has added to its range of support services with the publication of its "RoHS legislation and technical manual".
News from Farnell (22 April 2005)
De Man to kick off semiconductor forum
The FSA and the IEE have revealed the keynote speakers for the 2005 FSA Suppliers Expo Europe and IEE/FSA International Semiconductor Executive Forum.
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (22 April 2005)
Current transducer runs hot and cold
The ITB 300-S is a low-cost, high-accuracy current transducer specified for 300A RMS nominal measurements.
News from LEM UK (22 April 2005)
ScanSoft and VoiceObjects talk as one
VoiceObjects will integrate ScanSoft's successful OpenSpeech DialogModules (OSDMs) into the latest release of VoiceObjects X5.
News from ScanSoft United Kingdom (22 April 2005)
Addition enhances avionics product portfolio
Aeroflex has acquired the business of JcAIR Test Systems from aerospace and defence supplier, Goodrich Corp for $35 million in cash.
News from Aeroflex (22 April 2005)
Brighton debut for new-generation viewers
Ten years after the great success of Vision Engineering's Mantis, the new generation of Mantis family of stereo viewers are due to be launched in the UK at Nepcon 2005 stand G710. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (22 April 2005)
Middleware works with real-time extension
Kuka Controls has certified Visuality Systems' CIFS NQ client and server middleware for compatibility with its real-time extension VxWin.
News from Kuka Controls (22 April 2005)
Versatility is key to enclosure specification
User Application Article When Transaction Network Services configured its latest hardware it looked for an enclosure supplier with products that were both attractive and versatile to ensure fast and easy installation. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (22 April 2005)
Convertor gives IP independence to serial devices
The IP Relay is a unit which allows any serial device to be run independently as a device with its own IP address and shared over a network.
News from TR Control Solutions (22 April 2005)
High-voltage op amp joins ASIC process
For use in custom specific ICs, Prema Semiconductor has designed a new high voltage operational amplifier for supply voltages of up to +/-60V or up to 120V single supply.
News from Prema Semiconductor (22 April 2005)
PXI controllers promise express delivery
Two new PXI controllers are the industry's first to use the Mobile Intel 915GM Express chipset. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (22 April 2005)
Linux kit aids serial to Ethernet design
New from IntelliCom is a Linux development kit for the NetBiter embedded serial to Ethernet/web platform, already in use in more than 30 countries.
News from IntelliCom Innovation (22 April 2005)
Baseband transceiver simplifies RF comms
The RF600T Smart Com radio transceiver IC helps engineers to develop wireless communications products both quickly and easily.
News from RF Solutions (22 April 2005)
Kit offers speedy intro to embedded control
Micro-Robotics, the Cambridge based manufacturer of custom and off-the-shelf embedded control solutions, has introduced a new starter kit for its VM-1 credit-card sized control computer. Brochure Available
News from Micro-Robotics (22 April 2005)
Semiconductor slow-down hits SBS orders
SBS Technologies has published its results for the third quarter of 2005, reporting sales of $37.3 million and net income of $256,000 for the three months to 31st March 2005.
News from SBS Technologies (22 April 2005)
Fillers improve package heat dissipation
PolarTherm XLR boron nitride fillers can deliver up to two times the thermal conductivity of other similar compounds.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (22 April 2005)
Software expands scope of FPGA prototyping
User Application Article Altium is using Verific Design Automation's HDL Component Software in Nexar, the industry's first comprehensive, vendor-independent solution for embedded system-level design on an FPGA platform.
News from Verific Design Automation (22 April 2005)
Analogue I/O board squeezes in 16 channels
The model LPCI-A16-16A is a high-speed PCI 16bit multifunction analogue I/O board for precision PC-based measurement, analysis, monitoring and control in space-limited embedded applications.
News from Acces I/O Products (21 April 2005)
Nintendo signs for wireless gaming support
Broadcom Corp has entered into a strategic partnership to provide wireless technology for Nintendo's next generation gaming systems.
News from Broadcom Corp (21 April 2005)
MIPS revenues surge by a third
MIPS Technologies has reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended 31st March 2005.
News from MIPS Technologies (21 April 2005)
Proulx and Lybik come onboard
Robert Proulx and Stephen Lybik have joined the Semrock Board of Directors and Sid Braginsky has retired from the board.
News from Semrock (21 April 2005)
Alliance targets comms software solutions
QNX Software Systems and Data Connection have formed a strategic alliance to deliver complete, pre-integrated software solutions for manufacturers of networking and telecomms equipment.
News from QNX Software Systems (21 April 2005)
Embedded memory IP meets security requirements
User Application Article Accent has implemented embedded nonvolatile memory IP from Kilopass Technology in an SoC that will provide key technology for an intelligent building application.
News from Accent (21 April 2005)
OLED modules come to the UK
Digital Displays is now supplying organic light emitting diode modules in the UK after signing an agreement with Chinese manufacturer Lite Array. Brochure Available
News from GPEG International (21 April 2005)
HD Radio gathers pace
Boston Acoustics, Good Guys, Panasonic, Polk Audio, Radiosophy and Sanyo joined iBiquity Digital at NAB this week to discuss the growing number of new HD Radio receivers coming to market.
News from iBiquity Digital Corp (21 April 2005)
Uprated simulator leads DAC launches
At DAC 2005 Tanner EDA will demonstrate a host of new ways for designers of analog and mixed-signal ICs and MEMs devices to improve design quality, productivity and yield.
News from EDA Solutions (21 April 2005)
Mentor commits to support CE-ATA storage
Mentor Graphics has joined the Consumer Electronics-ATA (CE-ATA) Working Group, to help further develop the new CE-ATA storage interface standard.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (21 April 2005)
I/O board meets demanding acquisition requirements
The FPDP PCIbus digital I/O board provides 200Mbyte/s of sustained digital I/O and numerous features, such as data forking, to meet demanding data acquisition requirements.
News from Conduant Corp (21 April 2005)
Wireless industry endorses DVB-H standard
Key players in the wireless industry have announced support for DVB-H, an open industry standard for the delivery of mobile broadcast digital TV for the US, European and Asian marketplaces.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (21 April 2005)
Signal switches boost PCI-X graphics performance
User Application Article Asustek's latest motherboard that has dual x16 PCI-Express slots to support either a single graphics card, or dual SLI-ready graphics cards with Nvidia SLI technology.
News from Pericom Semiconductor Corp (21 April 2005)
Thicker quartz boosts HF oscillator reliability
Pericom Semiconductor subsidiary SaRonix is claiming a revolutionary breakthrough in crystal clock oscillator technology that improves reliability at higher operating frequencies.
News from Pericom Semiconductor Corp (21 April 2005)
New architecture puts DSP in charge of power
The Si825x family of single-chip digital power supply controllers combines the flexibility and programmability of a DSP with the fast response of a hardware-based controller.
News from Silicon Laboratories (21 April 2005)
Gigahertz amplifiers tackle video duties
National Semiconductor has two new high-speed amplifier products that break the gigahertz speed barrier.
News from National Semiconductor (21 April 2005)
Arrow stars for Tyco in Finland
Arrow has been named as the Tyco Electronics Finnish Distributor of the Year following a period that saw a significant increase in sales of Tyco parts and the number of Tyco-related design projects.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (21 April 2005)
Laser mouse sensor makes innovation shortlist
Agilent's revolutionary laser navigation sensor technology has been selected as one of three finalists in the passive components/sensors category of this year's EDN Innovator/Innovation Awards.
News from Avago Technologies (21 April 2005)
Finland focuses PEMCO resources
Arrow Finland has further strengthened its support for PEMCO products with the creation of a new group dedicated to addressing the requirements of customers in Finland.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (21 April 2005)
New format targets mobile data storage
Kingston Technology's high-capacity MMCmobile cards are slated for use in next-generation mobile phones and digital devices that will offer enhanced media and storage functionality.
News from Kingston Technology (21 April 2005)
Telematics solution in the running
Telematics Update has selected QNX's telematics partner ecosystem as a finalist for the Best Solution Award.
News from QNX Software Systems (21 April 2005)
Buxton takes charge of UK operations
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has appointed Steve Buxton as the new UK Branch Manager.
News from UL International (UK) (21 April 2005)
Insider role for Nash
Indium Corporation has recruited Christopher Nash as an Account Specialist for Inside Sales at its Global Headquarters in Clinton, New York.
News from Indium Corporation of America (21 April 2005)
Driver tool speeds peripheral migration to USB
PLX's Remote PCI (RPCI) driver tool for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP provides a simple interface enabling fast conversions of PCI drivers to USB.
News from PLX Technology Europe (21 April 2005)
Donations to aid Tasmanian astronomy research
Altium is donating cash, software, hardware and support to the value of $158,000 to the University of Tasmania Foundation.
News from Altium (21 April 2005)
Software qualifies for Fujitsu platform ASICs
The newest member of the Synplicity Amplify family of structured/platform ASIC products, Amplify AccelArray Pro, has received full qualification from Fujitsu.
News from Synplicity (21 April 2005)
Cardiology specialist signs for ASIC support
AMI Semiconductor has signed a technology design and supply partnership with Interventional Rhythm Management.
News from AMI Semiconductor (21 April 2005)
DSP-based audio helps the hard of hearing
User Application Article AMI Semiconductor's BelaSigna 200 DSP-based audio system has been selected by Phonak Communications for the SmartLink SX.
News from AMI Semiconductor (21 April 2005)
Sounders suit industrial and military applications
Phoenix Electronics has extended its offering of Sonitron sounders and buzzers by adding a range suitable for both industrial and military applications.
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution (21 April 2005)
Waveform generators gain virtual front panel
The 60xx and 61xx series arbitrary waveform generators from fast PC instrumentation specialist Spectrum cover a wide variety of applications. Brochure Available
News from Spectrum Systementwicklung Microelectronic (21 April 2005)
Controller uses standard toaster oven for reflow
The TempTell Reflower is a novel low-cost prototype SMT reflow oven controller, which lists for just US $349.95.
News from Articulation (21 April 2005)
PLL stops line cards getting the jitters
The ACS8942A is a jitter attenuating and multiplying phase-locked loop for generating ultra-low-jitter output clocks for Sonet and SDH network equipment.
News from Semtech (21 April 2005)
Penlon signs sole electronics manufacturing deal
Datalink Electronics has become the sole electronics manufacturer for leading medical device company Penlon.
News from Datalink Electronics (21 April 2005)
Polish technician starts work
Datalink's first Polish technician has started work at the firm.
News from Datalink Electronics (21 April 2005)
Dialog hit by lower wireless revenues
Dialog Semiconductor has reported sales of Eur 18.6 million for the first quarter of 2005 (compared with Eur 23 million for Q1 2004).
News from Dialog Semiconductor (21 April 2005)
Single-chip Wi-Fi silicon stars at Olympia
This week CSR is demonstrating its first single-chip Wi-Fi silicon for consumer electronic devices, UniFi-1, at The Wireless LAN Event at London's Olympia.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (21 April 2005)
Stereo viewers expose lead-free process faults
The latest generation of Mantis low magnification stereo viewers is claimed to be ideal for the inspection of lead free PCBs. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (21 April 2005)
Modest price to pay for viewer
Vision Engineering has developed a new more cost effective generation of Mantis. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (21 April 2005)
Catalogue brings latest additions together
Kaisertech has just produced a 16-page product additions catalogue as a supplement to its existing 160-page publication.
News from Kaisertech (21 April 2005)
Vanguard signs for IP libraries
Vanguard International Semiconductor has licensed ARM Artisan physical IP products to support its 0.25-micron CMOS process.
News from ARM (21 April 2005)
Royalties boost Linear's revenues
Linear Technology reports total revenue for its third quarter ended 3rd April 2005 of $290,734,000, an increase of 39% over revenue of $209,133,000 for the third quarter of the previous year. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (21 April 2005)
CAN transceivers run on a single wire
Freescale's MC33897 single-wire CAN transceivers allow the popular CAN protocol to be transmitted over one wire rather than two.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (21 April 2005)
Platform provides hardware for network appliance
The AR-M9939 is a low-power embedded x86 hardware platform for firewall, VPN and security gateway applications.
News from Acrosser (20 April 2005)
Software unites mechanical and electrical design
Improvements to the latest version of FLO/PCB significantly improve usability and tighten integration between electrical and mechanical design of printed circuit boards. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (20 April 2005)
Digitiser combines speed and resolution
The CompuScope 12400 can reach sampling speeds up to 400Msample/s and features the deepest onboard memory available on the market today of up to 4Gbyte.
News from Gage Applied Technologies (20 April 2005)
UGS completes Tecnomatix acquisition
UGS has completed its acquisition of all the outstanding equity of Tecnomatix Technologies for approximately $228 million in cash, net of any applicable tax withholding obligations.
News from Siemens PLM Software (20 April 2005)
Platform products aid point-of-sale communications
User Application Article Transaction Network Services is using Performance Technologies' Advanced Managed Platform products in its point-of-sale systems and services.
News from Performance Technologies (20 April 2005)
Power modules optimised for automotive control
Semikron has introduced two intelligent power-control modules optimised for use in the control systems of fuel-cell powered vehicles.
News from Semikron (20 April 2005)
Compact route to video-over-IP conversion
Pleora Technologies has introduced the industry's first OEM board set for transmitting digital video in real time over IP networks.
News from Pleora Technologies (20 April 2005)
Mirror delivers larger optical beams
Semrock's ultrabroadband MaxMirror is now available in a 2in (50.4mm) diameter version, ideal for use in imaging systems or for the delivery of large optical beams.
News from Semrock (20 April 2005)
Industry veteran Deo joins the team
Ponte Solutions has added industry veteran Nitin Deo to its executive team.
News from Ponté Solutions (20 April 2005)
Media processor enables advanced compression
User Application Article TI's latest high-performance TMS320C64xT DSP generation has been selected by Inlet Technologies to power its newly-introduced VC-1 encoder, Fathom 2.0.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (20 April 2005)
Sensor takes configurable processor onboard
User Application Article UPEK, the leading supplier of biometric fingerprint security solutions, is incorporating a configurable ARC processor in its successful line of TouchStrip fingerprint authentication products.
News from ARC International (20 April 2005)
Siano licenses core for mobile TV receiver design
Siano Mobile Silicon has taken a licence for a configurable ARC 610D processor core with ARC's XY Advanced DSP.
News from ARC International (20 April 2005)
Forum outlines WiMAX certification process
The WiMAX Forum has launched its certification programme by detailing its certification process and timeline.
News from WiMAX Forum (20 April 2005)
Williams brings strong international leadership
Underwriters Laboratories has named Keith E Williams as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
News from UL International (UK) (20 April 2005)
Forum features electronics industry senior figures
Future Horizons has revealed the programme for its 14th Annual International Electronics Forum, IEF2005, featuring some of the electronics industry's most senior figures.
News from Future Horizons (20 April 2005)
MP opens new HQ
Applied Kilovolts' new premises were officially opened last week by local member of parliament, Peter Bottomley.
News from Applied Kilovolts (20 April 2005)
Design services extend to manufacturing
Erst Electronic has extended the range of its development services to include manufacturing of complete assembled boards and printed circuit boards (PCBs).
News from Erst Electronic (20 April 2005)
Motherboard boasts exceptional graphics
The MB720 is a Mini-ITX motherboard for industrial, gaming, medical, digital entertainment and other applications requiring stable long-lifecycle platforms.
News from IBase Europe (20 April 2005)
Melexis sponsors Open License Society
Melexis and Open License Society have reached a mutually reinforcing agreement whereby Eric Verhulst of Open License Society will start up a new business unit at Melexis.
News from Melexis (20 April 2005)
Compact convertor boosts to 1.4A
The LTC3458 is a 1.4A, 7.5V, 1.5MHz synchronous step-up DC/DC convertor with inrush current limiting and output disconnect. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (20 April 2005)
Video connectors survive round-the-world epic
As the world watched footage of Ellen MacArthur's round the world triumph, staff at Deutsch, the electrical connector specialist, had a particular reason to be proud.
News from Deutsch (20 April 2005)
Software development expands into Linux domain
Pika Technologies has launched a programme to make available versions of its software development kit that run on an expanded number of Linux distributions/kernels.
News from Pika Technologies (20 April 2005)
High-quality PSUs boast competitive price tags
A comprehensive range of switch mode and linear power supply units from PowerPax is billed as offering high quality at a competitively low price. Brochure Available
News from Rapid Electronics (20 April 2005)
LEDs boost luminous intensity
A new family of miniature, high current, surface mount LEDs offer high levels of luminous intensity across a wide temperature range.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (20 April 2005)
One-stop solution for ready-made modules
Sonarics Labs is working with Omni-Comm Hong Kong to provide its customers with a one-stop solution for a variety of ready-made modules.
News from EtherWaves (20 April 2005)
Wireless SoC cuts budgets for domestic nets
As the lowest priced, most efficient and smallest wireless solution in the home control space, the ZW0201 makes affordable, easy-to-use connected home solutions a reality for the mass market.
News from Zensys (19 April 2005)
Programmable bridge chip aids wireless design
QuickLogic Corp has released a uWatt programmable bridge optimised for the Atheros Communications line of 802.11a/b/g chipsets.
News from QuickLogic (19 April 2005)
Programme offers start on multimedia subsystems
ARC International has kicked off its early adopter (EA) programme for the company's upcoming multimedia subsystems.
News from ARC International (19 April 2005)
Handheld enclosures get a grip
New from Hammond Electronics is the 1553 soft-side family of handheld enclosures.
News from Hammond Electronics (19 April 2005)
Piezo switch cooks up successful recipe for Bosch
User Application Article Bosch Siemens Household Appliances uses Everswitch VPM piezo switches on a cooking hood and cooking range.
News from Baran Advanced Technologies (1986) (19 April 2005)
Wideband CDMA gathers momentum
The latest survey by GSA identifies 150 WCDMA devices currently on the market, an increase of 40% since the beginning of this year.
News from GSA - Global Mobile Suppliers Association (19 April 2005)
Shield fingers provide a path to earth
A a new range of RFI shield fingers are supplied for auto-placement and provide an earthing path with low contact resistance.
News from Harwin (19 April 2005)
Alliance aims to accelerate HD compression
Aspex Semiconductor has formed a partnership with MainConcept, a leading provider of video codec and other multimedia technologies, headquartered in Aachen, Germany.
News from Aspex Semiconductor (19 April 2005)
Asia Pacific expansion for Wolfson
Wolfson Microelectronics is expanding its operations in the Asia Pacific region with new offices in Singapore and Osaka, Japan, and with the expansion of its teams in Tokyo, Shenzhen and Seoul.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (19 April 2005)
Audio-plus is new growth strategy
Wolfson has outlined its new "audio-plus" strategy of using its strength in mixed-signal engineering to integrate other analogue-intensive mixed-signal functions with audio.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (19 April 2005)
New European role for Hesener
Fairchild Semiconductor has recruited Alfred Hesener to the newly created position of Marketing Director, Europe.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (19 April 2005)
Seminar tells of manufacturing secrets
A seminar entitled "Successful manufacturing in the Benelux" will show how Benelux production companies have beaten off competition from low-cost manufacturing communities.
News from Assembléon (19 April 2005)
Upgrade for data quality analyser
Anritsu's MD1230B data quality analyser is an enhancement to the successful MD1230A test equipment family introduced in 2001.
News from Anritsu (UK) (19 April 2005)
EDA veteran Hopkins comes onboard
Celoxica has appointed EDA industry veteran Keith Hopkins to its board as a nonexecutive director.
News from Celoxica (19 April 2005)
Albuquerque to host solar panel manufacture
Emcore Corp is setting up a modern solar panel manufacturing facility as part of its Albuquerque, New Mexico solar cell fabrication operations.
News from Emcore Corp (19 April 2005)
Predriver chip stays in spec
The ZXBM1015 predriver includes a current monitor that enables supply current on startup and stall to be kept permanently within OEM specifications.
News from Zetex (19 April 2005)
Gemido signs up for stencil technology
DEK has signed a supply and license agreement for its innovative VectorGuard stencil technology with Gemido, the France-based designer and manufacturer of machines for the electronics industry.
News from DEK (19 April 2005)
Practical demonstration in Brighton
Ultra Contract Electronics Manufacturing Services is to showcase a lead free soldering demonstration at this years Nepcon UK show on 11th and 12th May in Brighton.
News from Ultra Electronics Manufacturing Services (19 April 2005)
Digital media processors drive broadband platform
User Application Article The high-performance Astria CP system from Tut Systems leverages the latest digital media processing technology, including TI's TMS320DM642 and TMS320C6415 DSP-based solutions.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (19 April 2005)
Digital media processor powers three-in-one box
User Application Article Humax, one of the leading set top box manufacturers in the world, has capitalised on TI's high performance digital media processor platform for its three-in-one RG100 set top box.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (19 April 2005)
New technology speeds system-level verification
The latest release of Riviera features an all new system-level simulation engine and improved SystemC debugging.
News from Aldec (19 April 2005)
New company addresses design for yield
Ponte Solutions has revealed plans to deliver the semiconductor industry's first full-chip, model-based design-for-yield solution.
News from Ponté Solutions (19 April 2005)
MEMS design package checks rules as you go
L-Edit MEMS Design is the new flagship micro-electromechanical systems design package from Tanner EDA.
News from EDA Solutions (19 April 2005)
USB hub brings PoS peripherals together
The Cash Device Hub, introduced by ePoint at KioskCom 2005, consolidates numerous peripheral device terminations into a single USB cable back to the PC.
News from ePoint (19 April 2005)
Plastic enclosures go up the wall
Domotek plastic enclosures are designed for wall mounted electronic systems, such as security systems, point-of-sale terminals, communications devices and medical/wellness equipment.
News from Teko Enclosures (19 April 2005)
Video IP engine puts HDV over gigabit Ethernet
The PL1253A EtherCast video IP engine simplifies and cuts the cost of handling HDV broadcast data by allowing economical GigE/IP transmission systems to carry the video over long distances.
News from Pleora Technologies (19 April 2005)
Automatic tester checks out PCB manufacture
The Auto-SIR is a novel automatic tester that measures surface insulation resistance of printed circuit boards.
News from HumiSeal Europe (19 April 2005)
Cutting a fast path to semiconductors
Technical Background Article With special synthesis and processing, algorithms turn into silicon - but keep an eye on hardware.
News from Impulse Accelerated Technologies (19 April 2005)
Generator masters the colour mix
Light-Based Technologies has developed a novel analogue RGB colour generator that allows users to manipulate any RGB structure to any output colour in the visible light spectrum.
News from Light-Based Technologies (18 April 2005)
Digital media processor gains secure transactions
Latens Systems has ported its IP CAS to Texas Instruments' digital media processor platform.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (18 April 2005)
Fanless SBC is protected against vibration
The SBC83677 is a cost-effective vibration-proof fanless 5.25in embedded SBC based on a Via Eden low power CPU with a maximum running speed of 1GHz.
News from Axiomtek (18 April 2005)
High-power amplifier takes bias circuit onboard
A new GaAs MMIC two-stage single-ended X-band high-power amplifier integrates an on-chip gate bias circuit to simplify biasing.
News from Mimix Broadband (18 April 2005)
EMEA role for Foster
Siemon has appointed Steven Foster as its new EMEA Marketing Manager to promote the company's expanding operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (18 April 2005)
Ultracapacitors to power A380 emergency systems
Diehl Luftfahrt Elektronik has selected Boostcap ultracapacitors to power emergency actuation systems for doors and evacuation slides in passenger aircraft, including the new Airbus 380.
News from Maxwell Technologies (18 April 2005)
Power sources support latest Airbus tests
New Windows software allows the California Instruments families of AC and DC power sources to support the latest Airbus ABD0100.1.8 tests for avionics and cabin electronics equipment on aircraft.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (18 April 2005)
Restructuring costs push Fairchild into the red
Fairchild Semiconductor has announced results for the first quarter ended 27th March 2005.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (18 April 2005)
FPGAs deliver video processing functions
User Application Article Altera's low-cost Cyclone and high-performance Stratix FPGAs are delivering video processing functions for Panasonic's industry leading high definition and standard definition broadcast products.
News from Altera Europe (18 April 2005)
Industrial ATX motherboard combines PCI and PCI-X
The AIMB-750 series is billed as the first Intel Pentium M/Celeron M processor-based industrial ATX motherboard series with 64bit PCI-X and 32bit PCI slots.
News from Advantech (UK) (18 April 2005)
Indium expands in China
Indium Corporation has added two new employees in its Suzhou, China manufacturing and service centre.
News from Indium Corporation of America (18 April 2005)
Fairchild rolls out RosettaNet
Fairchild Semiconductor has deployed the RosettaNet-based quoting solution, enabling streamlined quoting between Fairchild and its distributors.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (18 April 2005)
More partners support FPGA prototyping software
Synplicity has expanded its Partners in Prototyping (PIP) programme to include four new companies offering both single- and multichip prototyping boards.
News from Synplicity (18 April 2005)
FPGAs boost processing power for HD encoding
User Application Article Inlet Technologies is leveraging the performance of Altera's Stratix series of FPGAs for its Fathom product.
News from Altera Europe (18 April 2005)
Graphics solution runs on low-cost FPGAs
BitSim is releasing a new version of its BADGE display and graphics solution that now supports analogue and digital video along with 2D graphics acceleration.
News from BitSim (18 April 2005)
Coaxial cables meet new broadcast standards
SDI coaxial cables are now specified for operation at 4.5GHz, with every reel being sweep tested for return loss and certified to the new, higher frequency.
News from Belden CDT Electronics (18 April 2005)
Wireless modules support direct camera connection
Tiny lightweight M2M wireless modules from Sequoia feature an easy control interface via AT commands, and direct connection to a colour camera.
News from Sequoia Technology (18 April 2005)
New standard covers land pattern design
Available now from IPC authorised distributor Dynamix Technology, the new IPC-7351 "Generic requirements for surface mount land pattern and design" standard replaces IPC-SM-782A.
News from Dynamix Technology (18 April 2005)
Panel meters get the measure of power quality
An extended range of panel mounted meters for measuring the quality of electrical power has been introduced by PRI.
News from PRI (18 April 2005)
Nepcon showcase for AWS
Contract electronics manufacturer AWS Electronics is celebrating its most successful trading year ever, and will showcase its full capabilities at Nepcon UK 2005.
News from AWS Electronics (18 April 2005)
Compact LCD modules keep system costs down
Projects and devices requiring a display which offers a wide range of facilities while keeping costs down could benefit from the new DV30321 and DV30323 FSTN LCDs from Densitron. Brochure Available
News from Densitron Display Solutions (18 April 2005)
MCX connectors handle more current
The new Greenpar higher current MCX connector system has been developed to meet the growing demand for remote-based HF modules, where power consumption has grown due to technological advances. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (18 April 2005)
New UK source for Hitachi display modules
Anglia, the UK's largest privately owned electronic component distributor, has been appointed by Hitachi Display Group to market its range of industrial LCDs in the UK.
News from Anglia (18 April 2005)
Enclosure range expands to over 240 options
The Fibox MNX range has been extended to over 240 standard options, which are available in either polycarbonate or ABS with matching covers in opaque or transparent smoked grey.
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution (18 April 2005)
Centre to revolutionise connector shell production
Deutsch is claiming an industry first following its investment in an innovative Index G160 CNC turning/milling centre with its additional satellite spindle, increasing its versatility.
News from Deutsch (18 April 2005)
Active ORing chip cuts power drain
The IR5001S is a universal high-speed controller/N-channel power MOSFET driver for high-performance active ORing circuits.
News from International Rectifier (18 April 2005)
Configurable port meets PCI Express specification
Mentor Graphics has revealed that its MPCIExp configurable port is compliant with the PCI Express specification from the PCI-SIG.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (18 April 2005)
Donoghue aims for American growth
Michael Donoghue has joined Aculab, taking responsibility for leading the growth of Aculab's sales and customer support activities in the Americas region.
News from Aculab (18 April 2005)
Desktop dispenser uses advanced robotics
The Dispense Master is billed as a new standard in dispensing technology.
News from Dima SMT Systems NL (18 April 2005)
Comprehensive claims for debugging solution
An enhanced version of the Identify RTL debugger includes several ease-of-use features, delivering customers the most comprehensive debugging solution in the industry.
News from Synplicity (18 April 2005)
Optical proximity sensor makes the shortlist
An optical proximity sensor for mobile appliances developed by Agilent Technologies was one of the finalists for the EE Times Annual Creativity in Electronics (ACE) awards.
News from Avago Technologies (18 April 2005)
LED range gets the blues
Forge Europa has expanded its extensive range of high-performance blue LED lamps and displays.
News from Forge Europa (18 April 2005)
Convertors drop in to deliver more current
A new range of highly integrated single-output isolated convertors features output currents of 6A and output voltages down to 1.8V. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (18 April 2005)
Summit applies RapidIO to system improvement
Ernie Bergstrom, Principal Analyst with Crystal Cube Consulting, will address delegates to the RapidIO Developer Summit to be held on 10th May 2005 in Boston.
News from RapidIO Trade Association (18 April 2005)
Advanced SoI process set for commercialisation
American Semiconductor will use manufacturing services from Silicon Valley Technology Center to commercialise its Flexfet advanced SoI CMOS wafer fabrication process.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (18 April 2005)
Adapters simplify phone line testing
Pomona Electronics will be introducing the first XLR/triple binding post/RJ11 adapter in June.
News from Pomona Electronics (18 April 2005)
Insulation displacement connectors speed assembly
New insulation displacement XLR connectors from Pomona Electronics eliminate stripping and soldering conductors.
News from Pomona Electronics (18 April 2005)
ADC is attractive for undersampling
The LTC2220-1 is a 12bit 185Msample/s ADC claimed to achieve excellent AC performance with low power consumption. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (18 April 2005)
Quartz-packaged crystals save over ceramics
Fox Electronics has expanded its recently released FQ series of all-quartz crystal packaging technology to include a 5.0 x 3.2mm package size.
News from Fox Electronics (18 April 2005)
Quasiresonant topology cuts switching noise
A new family of switch-mode power-management ICs features a quasiresonant topology which exhibits lower EMI noise characteristics than designs based on conventional PWM switching.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (18 April 2005)
Falling prices boost LCD demand
Solar Technologies is expanding its operations to meet the growing client demand for liquid crystal display (LCD) panels.
News from Solar Technologies (18 April 2005)
Prototyping family extends to single-chip designs
Synplify Proto is the first prototyping tool to address the need for single FPGA prototyping by integrating logic synthesis with debugging capabilities.
News from Synplicity (18 April 2005)
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