News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 1 May
to Saturday 7 May 2005
Berntson to focus on solder products
Indium Corporation has promoted Ross Berntson to Director of Solder Products.
News from Indium Corporation of America ( 6 May 2005)
Prototyping boards find Italian outlet
SchmartBoard has signed up Italian distributor Veratim to supply Italy with the SchmartBoard product line.
News from Schmartboard ( 6 May 2005)
Revenues rise for Emcore
Emcore Corp has released its financial results for the fiscal 2005 second quarter ended 31st March 2005.
News from Emcore Corp ( 6 May 2005)
Online simulator simplifies switch selection
A novel online calculation and simulation tool allows designers to easily identify the optimum power semiconductor for their power control applications.
News from Semikron ( 6 May 2005)
Torque tools aid test probe insertion
A new range of preset torque tools for the correct and consistent insertion of threaded probes into their receptacles has been introduced by Peak Test Services.
News from Peak Test Services ( 6 May 2005)
Signalling tester simulates wireless networks
Anritsu has introduced enhanced Wireless Network Simulator software for its MD8470A signalling tester - a basestation simulator for mobile terminal application software development and verification.
News from Anritsu (UK) ( 6 May 2005)
VME SBCs run faster and more reliably
Thales Computers has made several upgrades to its PENTXM single-board computer range.
News from Thales Computers ( 6 May 2005)
Wafer bumping approved to automotive standards
Wafer bumping service company IC Interconnect has successfully completed its registration audit for ISO/TS16949:2002 and 9001:2000.
News from IC Interconnect ( 6 May 2005)
Cable harness tester handles up to 384 connections
The WK140 cable harness tester can test up to 384 connection points and detect open and short circuits and miswiring. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner ( 6 May 2005)
Load managers integrate more functions
New high-current low-loss load switches ensure a high degree of flexibility, enabling reduced design cycle times and costs for ultraportable applications.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 6 May 2005)
Support grows for UWB/Bluetooth convergence
CSR is supporting the Bluetooth SIG's move to integrate ultrawideband technology into the Bluetooth specification.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio ( 6 May 2005)
I/O controller migrates from VME to cPCI
New from Vmetro, the PowerMidas C5000 is an intelligent dual-PMC I/O controller for CompactPCI. Brochure Available
News from Vmetro ( 6 May 2005)
Versatile PCI Express bridge goes both ways
The PEX 8114 is billed as the most versatile PCI Express bridging device in its class, capable of forward, reverse and nontransparent bridging, and features 1Gbyte/s throughput.
News from PLX Technology Europe ( 6 May 2005)
DC motor controller is precise about velocity
New from Performance Motion Devices, the MC73110 motor control IC features a precision velocity loop for brushless DC motors.
News from Performance Motion Devices ( 6 May 2005)
Upgrade for microcontroller software suite
Zilog has rolled out a new version of its integrated pre-emptive multitasking operating system and TCP/IP protocol software suite for its eZ80Acclaim! family of 8bit Flash MCUs.
News from Zilog ( 6 May 2005)
Software ensures design integrity
Kozio software can be run on newly developed hardware to test all the functions, including memory, I/O etc, to ensure the integrity of the design prior to software development.
News from SDC Systems ( 6 May 2005)
USB drivers run on embedded real-time designs
Available now from Nohau UK, RTXCusb is a suite of stacks and class drivers for full- and high-speed USB implementations from Quadros Systems.
News from Nohau UK ( 6 May 2005)
Programmable clock generators boast three PLLs
Integrated Device Technology has a new family of programmable clock generators designed to address the evolving needs of next-generation clock networks.
News from IDT ( 6 May 2005)
Design centre is dedicated to display technology
Anders Electronics has opened a dedicated display design and support facility for European customers. Brochure Available
News from Anders Electronics ( 6 May 2005)
D-subs expand to 78 contacts
FCI has introduced a straight 78-way variant of its classic press-fit D-subminiature connector.
News from FCI ( 6 May 2005)
Serial ATA core joins IP portfolio
LSI Logic Corp has added a Serial ATA core to its CoreWare portfolio of intellectual property.
News from LSI Europe ( 6 May 2005)
PHYs provide rapid diagnosis of cabling
A new family of physical layer devices employs advanced mixed-signal technology to bring a distinctive combination of features, performance and low power consumption to Fast Ethernet applications.
News from Solid State Supplies ( 6 May 2005)
Bookham encouraged about growth prospects
Bookham has announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2005, ended 2nd April 2005.
News from Bookham ( 6 May 2005)
Controllers address cost-sensitive applications
The 56F8000 series of digital signal controllers addresses the needs of cost-sensitive applications that require a 16bit solution.
News from Freescale Semiconductor ( 6 May 2005)
Webcast tackles delta-sigma convertor systems
Design engineers can register now on the TI website for a live Analog eLab webcast entitled "Precision signal conditioning for delta-sigma data convertor systems".
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 6 May 2005)
Memory modules receive Intel endorsement
As part of its participation in the Intel Memory Validation Programme, Kingston Technology is enhancing its current line of ValueRAM products.
News from Kingston Technology ( 6 May 2005)
Collaboration to aid portable device development
TI is working with Microsoft on future versions of the Windows Mobile-based Portable Media Centre Software Kit, enabling manufacturers to develop portable media centres with TI hardware.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 6 May 2005)
Lyrtech signs Kane
DSP specialist Lyrtech has signed Kane Computing to distribute its products and solutions in the UK.
News from Kane Computing ( 6 May 2005)
Controller protects against hot-swap inrush
The LTC4216 is an ultra-low-voltage hot swap controller that protects load voltages ranging from 0 to 6V. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 6 May 2005)
Quarter-VGA displays have frugal backlights
New 4.7in quarter-VGA displays combine white LED backlighting with enhanced black and white film STN construction to deliver high optical performance.
News from Trident ( 6 May 2005)
Budget mixed-signal array hits the streets
Cypress Semiconductor is now shipping its smallest and least expensive PSoC mixed-signal array.
News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 6 May 2005)
Programmable logic design tools upgraded
The latest version of the ispLever programmable logic design tool suite incorporates major additions and improvements to design flow and documentation.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK ( 6 May 2005)
Donaldson brings embedded systems together
The Abacus Group has recruited Nick Donaldson, an IT sales and marketing professional with an outstanding track record in both software and hardware, to lead its Embedded Systems Group.
News from Abacus Group ( 6 May 2005)
Quality system makes the grade
Thermaco has upgraded its quality system to BS EN ISO9001:2000.
News from Thermaco ( 6 May 2005)
Compact switchers have global applications
New from Astec Power, the LPS50 Series of AC/DC switching power supplies deliver 55W of total power at 5V DC or 60W at 12, 15, 24 or 48V DC.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power ( 6 May 2005)
Sensors show their true colours in Nuremberg
Mazet is set to satisfy demands for true colour sensors by launching its Jencolour true colour portfolio just in time for Sensor + Test 2005 in Nuremberg.
News from Mazet ( 5 May 2005)
Tester turns to automotive multimedia
A new lower cost version of the PiAutoSim hardware-in-the-loop test simulator is primarily aimed at applications other than high end powertrains.
News from Pi Technology ( 5 May 2005)
Chassis helps check automotive faults
New from Pi Technology, the FSC fault simulation chassis is a stand-alone PiAutoSim unit specifically for fault insertion.
News from Pi Technology ( 5 May 2005)
Testers gain fault insertion capability
A new slot-in I/O card adds an onboard fault insertion capability for Pi Technology AutoSim SSC hardware-in-the-loop testers.
News from Pi Technology ( 5 May 2005)
Seminar explains membrane switch technologies
Nicomatic is organising technical seminar for membrane switch manufacturers.
News from Nicomatic ( 5 May 2005)
Medium power UPSs take three-phase inputs
MGE UPS Systems is adding three new models with three-phase input to complement the single-in/single-out Comet EX RT 7 and 11kVA range launched in June last year.
News from MGE UPS Systems ( 5 May 2005)
Soldering system evolves to answer new demands
Nepcon stand number G610 will see the launch of two new temperature series and four new tip geometries for OK International's Metcal PS-800 soldering system. Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 5 May 2005)
Electronics reliability equipment goes on show
Concoat Systems will be offering advice to assist companies in selecting the right solutions to meet their needs and demonstrating its electronics reliability equipment on Stand G522 at Nepcon 2005.
News from HumiSeal Europe ( 5 May 2005)
Software exploits latest FPGA advances
With the release of Quartus II software version 5.0, Altera Corp has announced significant enhancements of Stratix II FPGA specifications that support higher performance and increased flexibility.
News from Altera Europe ( 5 May 2005)
Box computers designed and built to order
A new family of embedded box computers is designed for space critical embedded applications.
News from Advantech (UK) ( 5 May 2005)
Software tool aids architectural exploration
Accent has chosen Giga Scale IC's InCyte software tool for its early silicon chip estimation and architectural exploration needs.
News from Accent ( 5 May 2005)
Telescopic rails support full-size subracks
The latest telescopic rails from Elma Electronic feature a rugged, ultrathin 7mm wide construction that enables full size 84HP wide subracks to be mounted in 19in cabinets.
News from Elma Electronic UK ( 5 May 2005)
More Flash for 8bit MCU family
Zilog has extended its award-winning Z8 Encore! microcontroller family with the addition of the Z8F0823 series of 8Kbyte Flash devices.
News from Zilog ( 5 May 2005)
Network storage processors speed file transfers
A new system-on-chip architecture aims to power the industry's next-generation of network attached storage and media server appliances.
News from Infrant Technologies ( 5 May 2005)
ZMD looks to the Future
ZMD is counting on a new partnership with distributor Future Electronics to extend its market position in North America and Asia.
News from ZMD America ( 5 May 2005)
Budget KVM switch runs between two PCs
The two-port Bliss allows two computers to be controlled from a single KVM console, and simultaneously switches between them.
News from Rose Electronics ( 5 May 2005)
Cable system specially designed for KVM transport
Rose Electronics reckons its Ultra5 cabling system offers improved performance and economy over conventional Cat5 based KVM systems.
News from Rose Electronics ( 5 May 2005)
On reflection, touch screens are better without
A novel antireflective touch screen material also has antiglare properties to improve the visible light that is reflected in high-light conditions.
News from Wasp ( 5 May 2005)
Switch and attenuator suit broadband comms
New surface-mount SPDT switches and voltage variable attenuators are ideal for fibre optic, wideband telecomms, test and measurement, microwave radio and military applications from DC to 20.0GHz.
News from MRC Components ( 5 May 2005)
Free online seminar explains WCDMA technology
Willtek Communications has prepared an online seminar covering wideband CDMA, the most common air interface technology used by third-generation mobile network technology UMTS.
News from Willtek Communications ( 5 May 2005)
Battery charger takes comparator onboard
The LTC4062 is a compact stand-alone linear single-cell Li-ion battery charger with integrated micropower comparator. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 5 May 2005)
Partnership agreements streamline Asian sourcing
Having recently monitored a 2 year trial period, Rowland Automation has now signed preferential partnership agreements (PPA) with three major manufacturers in China.
News from Rowland Automation ( 5 May 2005)
Safety tester meets latest standards
A new microprocessor controlled flash tester suits multistandard safety and type testing application in the avionics, defence, electronic design and similar sectors. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments ( 5 May 2005)
Tester is dedicated to medical device safety
A number of enhanced technical features appear in the upgraded version of the Rigel 266 electrical safety tester used for the medical electronics sector.
News from Rigel Medical ( 5 May 2005)
Formal verification comes to the desktop
Cadence Design Systems has released the Incisive Formal Verifier, extending the power of formal analysis to designers' desktops.
News from Cadence Design Systems ( 4 May 2005)
RF front ends bring Wi-Fi to handsets
SiGe Semiconductor has developed the industry's first completely integrated WLAN RF front-end modules optimised for cellular handsets.
News from SiGe Semiconductor ( 4 May 2005)
Seoul lab expands Asian GSM qualification
To meet increasing demands from the Asian mobile communications industry for comprehensive consulting and testing services Cetecom has opened a further GSM lab in Asia.
News from Cetecom ( 4 May 2005)
Swivel EMI adapters aid cable management
A new range of swivel EMI adapters is designed to help mechanical designers and electrical engineers achieve the most effective electromagnetic interference shielding.
News from Molex UK ( 4 May 2005)
Supplies can be rack mounted or free-standing
The GPHP1000 series are 1000W N+1 power supplies designed for use in a Condor rack or as a system component using either a DIN connector or terminal block for connection.
News from SL Power Electronics Corporation ( 4 May 2005)
Speedy access for 16Mbit Flash
The Eon Silicon Solutions EN29LV160 is a 16Mbit erasable, read/write nonvolatile Flash memory.
News from Focus EDL ( 4 May 2005)
Convertor delivers up to 75A for DDR2 memory
A new nonisolated point of load convertor is designed to power DDR2 memory up to 75A in computing applications. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions ( 4 May 2005)
Military connectors have RoHS compliant plating
Aerco now supplies the popular MIL-DTL D38999 Series III range of connectors with zinc cobalt plating on a five-day delivery service with no minimum order quantities.
News from Aerco ( 4 May 2005)
Four-terminal resistors provide ultralow values
New four-terminal bare element resistors from Ohmite combine the advantages of a Kelvin configuration with PC board mounting capability.
News from Steadlands ( 4 May 2005)
Attenuators feature digital control
Two new GaAs MMIC digital attenuators, with TTL/CMOS control, are ideal for wireless infrastructure, test equipment and microwave radio applications from DC to 3.0GHz.
News from MRC Components ( 4 May 2005)
MOSFETs withstand fast switching transients
Eight new high-voltage MOSFETs address demanding high-voltage fast-switching applications requiring high efficiency, such as active PFC, lighting and AC/DC power supply systems.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 4 May 2005)
Distribution system racks up to 125A per channel
E-T-A Circuit Breakers has introduced a new, compact, modular power distribution system suitable for rack mounting to handle currents up to 125A per channel. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 4 May 2005)
Distributors to target South American growth
To meet the burgeoning demand for embedded software solutions in the Latin American countries, QNX Software Systems has expanded its network of sales partners in South America.
News from QNX Software Systems ( 4 May 2005)
Kit speeds high-voltage DAC development
The HVDAC DevKit is a plug and play development and evaluation system for the HVDAC200-4 quad high-voltage, 9bit, serially configurable voltage/current D/A convertor with outputs of up to 200V.
News from Goal Semiconductor ( 4 May 2005)
Assembly and test solutions come to the UK
Accelonix has been appointed by both Data I/O Corp and Datacon Technology to deliver their PCB assembly and test solutions in the UK.
News from Accelonix (UK) ( 4 May 2005)
Cores licensed for next-generation multimedia SoCs
ITE Technology, one of Taiwan's leading IC design houses, has licensed the MIPS32 4KEm Pro and 4KEp Pro cores to develop next-generation SoCs for portable digital multimedia.
News from MIPS Technologies ( 4 May 2005)
Modules reduce development cycles
New from Acal Microsystems is the Adlink ETX-IV266 computer on module (COM) which, based on the popular ETX form factor, offers a very short time to market.
News from Acal Microsystems ( 4 May 2005)
Shielding vents keep it quiet
ECP 8000 series aluminium shielding vents are available with several styles of frame and allow designers and OEMs an easy solution for protecting airflow or lighting apertures.
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products ( 4 May 2005)
Wireless solution marries 2G and 3G infrastructure
Agere Systems has unveiled its TrueAdvantage Wireless Access Solutions, featuring new technology that allows current and future wireless systems to be simultaneously supported over a single network.
News from Agere Systems ( 3 May 2005)
Component portfolio moves towards compliance
Rapid is taking action to ensure that the products it sells are compliant with RoHS and WEEE legislation prior to the respective deadlines. Brochure Available
News from Rapid Electronics ( 3 May 2005)
Smiths signs for sensor manufacturing
Morgan Electro Ceramics has been awarded a manufacturing contract by Smiths Aerospace, the aerospace equipment and systems company.
News from Morgan Electro Ceramics ( 3 May 2005)
Instrument cases are cost-effective alternative
Rittal Electronic Systems has extended its Ripac Vario-Module series of instrument cases with the addition of a basic, non-EMC, cost effective range. Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 3 May 2005)
Acquisition aids thermal characterisation
Flomerics has acquired MicReD - a Hungarian based company formed in 1997 as a spinoff from Budapest University of Technology and Economics. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 3 May 2005)
Composite makes ideal housing for opto devices
AlSiC (aluminium silicon carbide) metal matrix composite is ideally suited for optoelectronic housings and lids.
News from CPS Corp ( 3 May 2005)
Metal matrix makes IGBT baseplates
The AlSiC (aluminium silicon carbide) metal matrix composite from CPS Corp is ideally suited as a thermal management material for insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) baseplates.
News from CPS Corp ( 3 May 2005)
Centrino technology is cool for embedded designs
The Apollo SBC is an EBX-format board that packs in features for high-security systems, optical inspection, low profile fanless servers, compact machine controllers and multiscreen gaming.
News from Eurotech ( 3 May 2005)
New office is dedicated to Southeast Asia
Dimensions Consulting has opened a full-time office in Singapore to support Southeast Asia.
News from Dimensions Consulting ( 3 May 2005)
RF mixers cut basestation power drain
Two new RF active mixers combine low power and high performance, making them ideal for wireless infrastructure transceiver and portable radio applications. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 3 May 2005)
Software speeds universal remote controller design
Crimzon RC Express is a new configurable and scalable universal infra-red remote (UIR) application designed to be used in conjunction with Zilog's Crimzon emulator kit.
News from Zilog ( 3 May 2005)
Affiliate programme offers 20% commission
Schmartboard has begun an affiliate programme based on its novel electronic circuit prototyping tool for electronics engineers, students and hobbyists.
News from Schmartboard ( 3 May 2005)
Startup focuses on wireless privacy and security
Safe Haven Technologies is a new company formed with the mission of developing and commercialising mobile device applications in the field of personal privacy and corporate security.
News from Safe Haven Technologies ( 3 May 2005)
Compact board hosts FPGA development
The XEM3001 Spartan-3 experimentation module is a business-card-sized board with high-speed USB 2.0 support and multiple-output PLL clock generator.
News from Opal Kelly ( 3 May 2005)
Measurement software helps nontechnical DAQ users
A new set of measurement software tools aims to help nontechnical DAQ users to make the very precise, often complex electrical measurements associated with Contec DAQ.
News from Contec Microelectronics ( 3 May 2005)
Battery chargers are chemistry-independent
The ISL6251 and ISL6255 are billed as the world's most accurate and advanced chemistry-independent battery chargers.
News from Intersil ( 3 May 2005)
More capacitance for surface-mount devices
Kemet Corp has added new high capacitance offerings to its X5R ceramic surface mount portfolio.
News from Kemet Electronics Corp ( 3 May 2005)
Tantalum range gains leading-edge low ESR
Kemet has added several new parts to its organic tantalum-polymer KO-CAP series.
News from Kemet Electronics Corp ( 3 May 2005)
Distributor is Ideal appointment
Unipower Europe has appointed Ideal Power as UK and Ireland representative and franchised distributor for all Unipower products. Brochure Available
News from Unipower Europe ( 3 May 2005)
Processor bridges the network generation gap
The IPnexus CPC308 TDM/IP edge processor is a flexible product designed for equipment manufacturers and system integrators looking to bridge traditional TDM and emerging IP markets.
News from Performance Technologies ( 3 May 2005)
Economical management cuts GbE port costs
A new Gigabit Ethernet chip solution for switches offers 10 times the performance in bandwidth and speed delivering voice, video and data traffic compared with currently deployed switching equipment.
News from Agere Systems ( 3 May 2005)
Compact colour sensor covers full spectrum
Agilent Technologies has developed the industry's smallest CMOS colour sensor at 5 x 5 x 1mm. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 3 May 2005)
Conference CD-ROM is a mine of information
The official proceedings CD-ROM for this year's Automotive EMC 2005 Conference in Nuremberg, Germany, incorporates more than 100Mbyte of information.
News from Automotive EMC Network ( 3 May 2005)
Programmable HDD controller works with Xscale
QuickLogic Corp has released a uWatt programmable controller optimised for the Intel PXA2XX processor line based on XScale technology.
News from QuickLogic ( 3 May 2005)
MMCA and OMA share common interests
The MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA) has signed a co-operation agreement with the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).
News from MultiMediaCard Association ( 3 May 2005)
Development kits Spring into action
For a limited time only, development kits for the Zilog Z8 Encore! XP 8-pin microcontroller will be available for just US $9.95, a huge 80% discount on the regular US $49.95 retail price.
News from Zilog ( 3 May 2005)
Emulator supports latest AMD 64bit processors
American Arium has launched support for AMD's low-power HE versions of its 2.2GHz Opteron models 148, 248 and 848 processors.
News from Logic Technology ( 3 May 2005)
Kemp aims to increase LCD market presence
Solar Technologies has hired Jeff Kemp as Marketing Manger.
News from Solar Technologies ( 3 May 2005)
Revenues up for Cadence
Cadence Design Systems has reported first quarter 2005 revenue of $293 million, an increase of 10% over the $266 million reported for the same period last year.
News from Cadence Design Systems ( 2 May 2005)
Spray valves provide controlled PCB coverage
The TS5520 spray valve has been developed to enable customers to apply fine mist liquid coatings onto any substrate, controlling deposit sizes by varying the dispensing height above the substrate. Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 2 May 2005)
Embedded PC focuses on intelligent transportation
The AEC-6820 Embedded Control Boxer PC continues the design concepts that yielded the existing AEC-6810 but is specifically focused on the intelligent transportation system market.
News from Impulse ( 2 May 2005)
Dynamic bearing system extends fan life
DC fans are now available with a novel fluid dynamic bearing system that promises longer life at less cost.
News from Aerco ( 2 May 2005)
Relay catalogue is expanded and updated
Expanded and updated, relay manufacturer Finder's 2005/06 catalogue showcases the company's complete range of products.
News from Finder ( 2 May 2005)
IP-royalty levels block handset innovation
The mobile industry could spend US $80-100 billion on WCDMA IP-royalty payments up to 2017, sparking fears about the future of second-tier vendors and the level of innovation entering the 3G market.
News from Informa Telecoms and Media ( 2 May 2005)
Colourimeter puts displays on trial
The ProMetric 1000 colour imaging colourimeter from Radiant Imaging is claimed to set a new price point for a wide variety of display metrology tasks.
News from Pro-Lite Technology ( 2 May 2005)
Appointments support ongoing growth
Concoat has made three major new appointments to its business, customer support and technical development teams.
News from HumiSeal Europe ( 2 May 2005)
Novel pushbuttons help keep showers clean
User Application Article Duraswitch licensee AP Industrial is producing control panels using PushGate pushbutton technology for the Shower-Shower, a patented automatic shower cleaning system.
News from InPlay Technologies, Duraswitch Division ( 2 May 2005)
Disappointing first quarter for Artesyn
Artesyn Technologies has reported financial results for the first quarter ending on 1st April 2005.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power ( 2 May 2005)
Distribution units fit 14 outlets in 1U
A new range of 14-way AC power distribution units feature a 20A PowerCon inlet and 14 x 10A IEC outlets packaged in the footprint of a standard 10- or 12-outlet 1U rack mount mains unit.
News from Bryant Broadcast and Data Communications ( 2 May 2005)
GDS supports Romanian community
Global Display Solutions has instigated a unique relationship between several Italian and Romanian schools local to its relevant manufacturing sites.
News from GDS - Global Display Solutions ( 2 May 2005)
EMEA role for Redmond
Cadence Design Systems has appointed Sean Redmond to be the company's new Vice President of Sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
News from Cadence Design Systems ( 2 May 2005)
Power dividers boast outstanding RF performance
A range of in-phase Wilkinson power dividers have been designed to provide outstanding RF performance at pricing to suit the budgets of the commercial mobile communications sector.
News from Link Microtek ( 2 May 2005)
Low-profile GSM antenna aids M2M comms
The SmartDisc is a rugged low-profile GSM antenna ideal for telemetry, metering, vending and heavy vehicle applications.
News from Embedded Antenna Design ( 2 May 2005)
Promotion for Habiger
Sonic Solutions has promoted David Habiger to the newly created position of President and Chief Operating Officer.
News from Sonic Solutions ( 2 May 2005)
Charge controller handles up to ten series cells
A versatile battery-pack charge controller can be optimised for a variety of charging scenarios for either removable or embedded battery packs containing up to ten NiMH cells in series.
News from Maxim Integrated Products ( 2 May 2005)
HV relay copes with high inrush currents
New from high-voltage-relay specialist Gigavac, the G13 is a completely sealed DPDT (double pole double throw) 15kV relay. Brochure Available
News from Gigavac ( 2 May 2005)
Interface board has isolated data lines
The FCIF010 FlexBus interface board is available now from Flextek for $59 each.
News from Flextek Electronics ( 2 May 2005)
Line driver boosts low-level sensor signals
The PRL-444 is an innovative four-channel high-input-impedance 50ohm TTL line driver.
News from Pulse Research Lab ( 2 May 2005)
Expansion module puts four slots on cPCI
Mayteck has developed a novel expansion module that permits up to four standard PCI cards to be inserted into a single CompactPCI slot.
News from Mayteck ( 2 May 2005)
Power amp puts cellular kit on test
Hittite Microwave has released the first in a series of fully integrated high power amplifier modules which are ideal for cellular/3G repeater, laboratory and ATE applications.
News from MRC Components ( 2 May 2005)
Detector switches seek automotive applications
The SPVQ4 Series comprises waterproof, high-contact-reliability detector switches that have a long stroke and can withstand severe conditions.
News from Alps Electric (UK) ( 2 May 2005)
Tact switches are designed for surface mounting
The latest addition to Knitter-Switch's extensive range of pushbutton switches is a new series of "tact" switches designed for surface mount applications.
News from Knitter Switch ( 2 May 2005)
Blue backlight aids keypad legibility
A new option of bright blue key illumination using high quality LEDs is now available for EAO's popular S series keypad range. Brochure Available
News from EAO ( 2 May 2005)
Adapter cuts the cost of IPTV data transport
Amino Communications and ReadyLinks have developed a new HPNA V3 adapter called the ReadyLinks SmartFoot Adapter.
News from Amino Communications ( 2 May 2005)
Miniature power relay shows its versatility
A versatile miniature power relay offers switching up to 7A, a small package size, multiple pole variants, a variety of termination styles and many more "must have" features.
News from Switchtec ( 2 May 2005)
Bell and Makepeace take charge
Farnell InOne has made two significant changes to its senior management as a result of the increasing number of customer benefits of working closely with its sister company, BuckHickman InOne.
News from Farnell ( 2 May 2005)
IR on track to higher margins
International Rectifier has reported adjusted earnings of $41.7 million (or $0.56 per share) for the March quarter - a 40% increase over the prior-year quarter.
News from International Rectifier ( 2 May 2005)
Own brand products claim value for money
Rapid has been own-branding products for more than 25 years, under a variety of names, selecting from both major manufacturers, and less well known companies. Brochure Available
News from Rapid Electronics ( 2 May 2005)
Broadcast mobile TV set to boom
A report predicts that there will be 124.8 million broadcast mobile TV users worldwide by 2010, with an inflection point expected in 2009.
News from Informa Telecoms and Media ( 2 May 2005)
Real-time extensions support more memory
Ardence has released a new version of its market leading real-time extensions for Windows and application software development tool suite, RTX.
News from Hitex Development Tools ( 2 May 2005)
Quarter-brick convertor handles more power
The QBK033 series bus convertor is the industry's first 400W quarter-brick power module designed for high-power high-density applications.
News from Lineage Power Corporation ( 2 May 2005)
MacRaild unifies product responsibilities
In a move designed to enhance the combined strength of the company's complete product portfolio, DEK has appointed Neil MacRaild to the position of Americas General Manager.
News from DEK ( 2 May 2005)
Record budget for IMEC
During its General Assembly last week IMEC revealed that its self-generated revenues rose by more than 12% during 2004, reaching some Eur 125 million.
News from IMEC ( 2 May 2005)
Baseboard is ready for M2M communications
Arcom has released a versatile PC/104 baseboard suitable for adding cellular wireless communications to any embedded machine-to-machine (M2M) system.
News from Eurotech ( 2 May 2005)
Willtek heads north
Willtek Communications has opened its new office for the UK operations in Cheadle Hulme near Manchester.
News from Willtek Communications ( 2 May 2005)
How to implement lead-free assembly
Indium Corporation's Senior Technologist, Dr Ronald C Lasky, PhD, PE, will present his popular paper "How to implement lead-free assembly at your factory" at two North American events this month.
News from Indium Corporation of America ( 2 May 2005)
Processor meets latest SPARC standards
The Leon3 processor has passed SPARC Architecture Version 8 compliance testing and has been declared SPARC V8 compliant.
News from Gaisler Research ( 2 May 2005)
Fuse ranges cut out the lead
Around 90% of the fuses manufactured by Wickmann are now lead free and the complete product range will be lead free by mid 2005, well in advance of the RoHS Directive compliance deadline.
News from Littelfuse UK ( 2 May 2005)
Three-phase switchers handle large peak loads
Emerson Network Power has added new three-phase models to the popular ADN Series of DIN-rail switching power supplies from Astec Power.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power ( 2 May 2005)
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