News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 8 May
to Saturday 14 May 2005
LCDs are on the button
The Components Division of Devlin Electronics has launched two touch-screen solutions.
News from Devlin Electronics (13 May 2005)
Keytops can be made to order
The Components Division of Devlin Electronics offers a fully customised keytop manufacturing service.
News from Devlin Electronics (13 May 2005)
Power amplifiers are highly linear
Mimix Broadband has a new line of highly linear gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) power amplifiers, covering the 13 to 40GHz frequency bands.
News from Mimix Broadband (13 May 2005)
Anachip fills a large niche for Symmetry
Symmetry Electronics has signed a North American distribution agreement to add Anachip Corporation to its expanding roster of franchised manufacturers.
News from Symmetry Electronics (13 May 2005)
Multiplexer makes the most of installed fibre
A novel multiplexer optimises fibre optic cable usage by multiplexing 10/100Mbit/s Ethernet, telephone and serial data over single-mode or multimode fibre.
News from TC Communications (13 May 2005)
Custom IC design enables RF signal generator
User Application Article Plextek has designed a number of custom ICs for test and measurement equipment vendor Aeroflex.
News from Plextek (13 May 2005)
JTAG emulator comes to the laptop
The Predator-II is a novel PCMCIA JTAG emulator that provides a unique laptop programming and debugging tool. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (13 May 2005)
Transceivers bring Ethernet and RF together
The rugged plug-and play ConnexNet line of Ethernet-enabled transceivers merges AeroComm's sophisticated RF protocol with the Digi Connect ME embedded device server.
News from Aerocomm (13 May 2005)
Driver helps standardise smart card interfaces
Accelerated Technology has developed a new class driver for its Nucleus USB software, which provides Universal Serial Bus support for the Nucleus real-time operating system.
News from Accelerated Technology (13 May 2005)
Three-line protector conditions as well
The Theon is billed as the only point of protection device that offers true three-line (live-neutral-ground) protection in a convenient, cost-effective package.
News from 9 Corporation (13 May 2005)
Green targets US microwave sales
Ged Green has joined the business development team at Plextek.
News from Plextek (13 May 2005)
Operating system gains Internet-enabling kernel
ROM-DOS 7.1 featuring Sockets enables OEMs to build powerful, reliable and effective Internet-capable systems.
News from Datalight (13 May 2005)
Multicore DSPs deliver frugal processing power
Freescale's 90nm MSC8122 and MSC8126 DSPs integrate four StarCore DSP cores onto a single die.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (13 May 2005)
Sensor amplifier has automotive aspirations
A new digitally programmable sensor amplifier features internal EMI filtering and a wide temperature range making it well suited for a variety of automotive and industrial applications.
News from Analog Devices (13 May 2005)
Packet processing module boosts bandwidth
A new packet processing module allows the highest bandwidth throughput available in a single AdvancedTCA slot, and so can significantly reduce the cost of packet processing solutions.
News from RadiSys Corporation (13 May 2005)
Real time clock saves on battery power
A new real time clock combines high precision with low-power consumption for use in a wide variety of applications that require very accurate clock and calendar functions.
News from Intersil (13 May 2005)
Software smoothes the switch to Windows CE
MapuSoft Technologies has released version 3.3 of OS Changer and OS Abstractor with support for the Microsoft Windows CE operating system.
News from Logic Technology (13 May 2005)
Alliance addresses SI issues at the IP level
Faraday Technology Corp has joined the OpenChoice intellectual property (IP) programme to codevelop with Cadence an extensive list of library views.
News from Cadence Design Systems (13 May 2005)
M2M modules gain Flash and Bluetooth
Alpha Micro Components has launched its latest version of its Trac series of stand-alone solutions for data access control, global positioning and audio transmission.
News from Alpha Micro Components (13 May 2005)
Small claims for Pentium-based PCI-104 module
The PCM-3380 gives developers the opportunity to design small yet powerful solutions that combine the fast data throughput of PCI-104 with the low power fanless features of the Pentium M processor. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (13 May 2005)
Convertors cover a wide field
A new range of 30W DC/DC convertors covers a wide field of applications.
News from Recom International Power (13 May 2005)
Middleware makes more of digital video recorder
User Application Article Vestel has developed a new generic digital video recorder using Cabot's Aurora middleware stack and ST Microelectronics' new 5100 MPEG2 decoder.
News from Cabot Communications (13 May 2005)
Pulse transformers boast high reliability
New pulse transformers feature a rugged sealed design that meets MIL-PRF-21038 requirements for military, aerospace, instrumentation and other high-reliability applications.
News from Datatronics Romoland (13 May 2005)
Conferencing software addresses wireless issues
TeamSpirit Wireless is a new software suite for enterprise conferencing over wireless networks such as Wi-Fi (VoWLAN).
News from Spirit DSP (13 May 2005)
Power quality analyser promises precise recording
The VLogQ is a simple and quick troubleshooting tool for identifying and quantifying power quality problems.
News from LEM Instruments (13 May 2005)
Embedded system fits in Compact Flash package
The E-12 EP is capable of accelerating many algorithms in hardware with the flexibility of software.
News from Impulse Accelerated Technologies (13 May 2005)
Filter ensures quiet point-of-load regulation
The Picor QPO-2 is an output ripple attenuator that uses active filtering to reduce supply output ripple and noise by over 30dB from 1kHz to 500kHz.
News from Vicor UK (12 May 2005)
UPS supports point-of-sale upgrade
User Application Article UK supermarket chain Waitrose has chosen the Minipower UPS to provide flexible, easy-maintenance support for its EPOS systems.
News from Uninterruptible Power Supplies (12 May 2005)
Higher-power cassettes boost shelf density
New 1200W power cassettes for use with the market leading Strongbox front-end power shelf allow designers to deploy 3600W from 1U of rack space.
News from Gresham Power Electronics (12 May 2005)
Power product guide goes global
The first global edition of XP Power's product guide comprises 240 pages detailing the world's largest standard portfolio of power supply and power conversion products.
News from XP Power (12 May 2005)
Chipset brings GPS services indoors
The Nemerix NJ2020 A-GPS plug-and-play chipset is engineered to respond to the most challenging requirements in the mobile phone market.
News from Nemerix (12 May 2005)
Core cracks Java efficiency record
Designers of SoCs for portable consumer devices now can maximise Java efficiency with the best performance-to-power ratio of any 32bit processor core.
News from ARC International (12 May 2005)
Mohandes takes over sales and marketing
GPS chipset specialist Nemerix has appointed a new Vice President responsible for Worldwide Sales and Marketing.
News from Nemerix (12 May 2005)
Polgar takes charge
Leslie G Polgar of Lafayette, California, has joined CRLO Displays of Dalgety Bay, Scotland as CEO.
News from Forth Dimension Displays (12 May 2005)
Video-on-demand solution is fully integrated
BitBand Technologies and Amino Communications have successfully integrated BitBand's video on demand solutions with Amino's IPTV (Internet protocol TV) set-top box.
News from Amino Communications (12 May 2005)
Driver software aids DAQ development
With the release of the latest version of the NI-DAQmx Base driver software, Linux and Mac OS X users can now develop applications with 80 National Instruments data acquisition devices. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (12 May 2005)
Beware the limitations of COTS components
Organisations which need to maintain in service vital long-lifespan electronic equipment should use extreme care when looking for alternatives as replacements for obsolete components.
News from Component Obsolescence Group (COG) (12 May 2005)
Supplies stand the test of clean power
A new series of power supplies meet the needs of R and D laboratories, production testing and other applications that require clean/reliable power and excellent performance.
News from Metrix Electronics (12 May 2005)
Power design lab targets motor applications
Fairchild Semiconductor is expanding its Global Power Resource power design and application lab in Europe to provide complete system power solutions for motion and motor control.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (12 May 2005)
Current sense transformers meet RoHS requirements
CT Series current sense transformers manufactured by Datatronics Distribution, now meet the requirements of European Directive 20002/95/EC.
News from Datatronic Distribution (12 May 2005)
Systems bridge assembly automation gap
Available now from production automation system specialist Contax is the full range of Sigma semi-automated workstations.
News from Contax (12 May 2005)
Inline inspection targets zero-defect production
Available exclusively in the UK, Ireland and Benelux from Contax, the Omron VT-RNS represents the next generation of network compatible automatic optical inspection systems.
News from Contax (12 May 2005)
FPGA-based averaging aids weak signal acquisition
Gage Applied Technologies has developed new optional onboard signal averaging FPGA technology for its high-resolution digitisers.
News from Gage Applied Technologies (12 May 2005)
Frame buffer/FIFO features flexible operation
The LF3324 frame buffer/FIFO leads the industry in density and flexibility by integrating 24Mbit memory with robust addressing capabilities including both sequential and random access modes.
News from Logic Devices (12 May 2005)
Monochrome modules join LCD portfolio
Trident has added the Powertip range of LCD modules and panels to its franchised portfolio of LCD solutions.
News from Trident (12 May 2005)
Mini gate arrays offer cost-effective ASICs
A new series of mini gate arrays will allow developers of custom devices a choice of smaller gate counts in lower pin count packages.
News from Sunrise Electronics (12 May 2005)
Philips commits to Windows Media
Philips plans to support Microsoft Windows Media Audio and Video and Windows Media Digital Rights Management 10 technology in its Nexperia family of multimedia semiconductors.
News from NXP Semiconductors (12 May 2005)
Quantel thanks Mentor
Mentor Graphics UK has been awarded Quantel's prestigious ThankQ Award which recognises exceptional service from suppliers.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (12 May 2005)
Batteries boast big savings
Power One nonrechargeable batteries from Varta Microbattery are 100% mercury-free and have six times the energy content of standard zinc-carbon types. Brochure Available
News from Rapid Electronics (12 May 2005)
Clancy takes wireless technology to market
As part of its strategy to exploit the low power wireless sensor market, fabless chip firm Jennic has appointed Mike Clancy as VP Worldwide Sales.
News from Jennic (12 May 2005)
Medical connectors gain right-angle option
ODU has added a right-angle plug to its Medi-Snap circular push-pull connector line, which is compatible both with existing components in the range and other manufacturers' products.
News from ODU UK (12 May 2005)
Morris takes charge of indirect sales agents
Indium Corporation has promoted Jeannine Morris to the position of Manager for Indirect Sales Channels.
News from Indium Corporation of America (12 May 2005)
Flyback transformers drive high impedance loads
Model 4283-1200 Series high-voltage flyback transformers provide a cost-effective means of driving high impedance loads requiring up to 2000V DC.
News from Datatronics Romoland (12 May 2005)
Zafar joins EDA dream team at Pyxis
Pyxis Technology has named EDA veteran Naeem Zafar as President and CEO.
News from Pyxis Technology (12 May 2005)
High-density convertors free up board space
With power densities up to 90W/in3, the AIH-300Vin Series from Astec Power can deliver up to 250W of output power from an input range of 250 to 420V DC.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (12 May 2005)
Card puts DSP to work on voice, video and data
The SurfAce-112 is a fully integrated three-quarter-size PCI card providing simultaneous "triple play" processing capabilities for developers of voice, video and data applications.
News from Surf Communication Solutions (11 May 2005)
Universal port solution runs on TI DSP
SurfUP is a new high-performance universal port solution powered by a Texas Instruments TMS320C6412 DSP.
News from Surf Communication Solutions (11 May 2005)
Media processing products go three ways
A new line of media processing products will enable developers to provide triple play functionality using a single Texas Instruments TMS320C6412 digital signal processor.
News from Surf Communication Solutions (11 May 2005)
International technologists head for Cambridge
UK Trade and Investment's TechnologyWorld05 on 17th May in Cambridge will bring 100 international technologists to meet with UK companies. Brochure Available
News from UK Trade and Investment (11 May 2005)
Miniature connectors provide controlled impedance
Sabritec's Micro Twinax line features matched impedance miniaturised connectors that provide the user with controlled impedance and tightly spaced PCB footprint spacing.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Sabritec (11 May 2005)
Analysis tools win broadcasters' award
Visualmpeg from Pixelmetrix has been awarded the Broadcast Engineering Pick Hit award at this year's National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (11 May 2005)
GPIB interface comes with budget price tag
For only US $299, the PCI-3488 provides an interface between GPIB instruments and PCI-equipped systems that is compliant with IEEE488.1 and IEEE488.2 standards. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (11 May 2005)
Alliance targets voice-over-packet ICs
STMicroelectronics and Octasic have signed an agreement to deliver a family of leading-edge voice-over-packet ICs.
News from Octasic (11 May 2005)
Radiation hardened microprocessors blast off
BAE Systems' radiation hardened microprocessors are supporting further US space exploration, this time for the Air Force Research Laboratory's Experimental Satellite System-11 spacecraft.
News from BAE Systems Aerospace Controls (11 May 2005)
IR controller targets camera phone duties
Setting free over billions of digital camera phone images is no easy task, but now consumers can have a simple, cost-effective alternative for transferring images to their PCs or media devices.
News from SMSC (11 May 2005)
Education is key to wireless acceptance
Technical Background Article Christos Papakyriacou, Managing Director, Alpha Micro Components comments on the ever increasing developments in wireless technology.
News from Alpha Micro Components (11 May 2005)
Convertor boasts best-in-class specifications
The industry's first 16bit analogue-to-digital convertor to deliver 100Msample/s datarates offers best-in-class specifications for both signal-to-noise ratio and spurious-free dynamic range.
News from Analog Devices (11 May 2005)
High-dynamic-range ADC captures weaker signals
Analog Devices continues to innovate in the field of data conversion by introducing a high-speed analogue-to-digital converter (ADC) that extends key converter specifications to new levels.
News from Analog Devices (11 May 2005)
New learning centre to host brainstorm sessions
IMEC has formed the Centre for Advanced Learning in Information Technologies to provide a platform for high-level events and training programmes that focus on visionary and interdisciplinary themes.
News from IMEC (11 May 2005)
Single output supplies are cost-effective option
Medical PSU specialist Condor has released a new generation of cost effective, compact (50 x 100 x 24mm) single output power supplies.
News from SL Power Electronics Corporation (11 May 2005)
Eighth bricks stay cooler than quarters
With thermal performance superior to similarly rated quarter bricks, a new series of 30A eighth-brick convertors are ideal power sources for communications and server applications.
News from Power-One (11 May 2005)
Building blocks to power voice services
Appel Elettronica, located in Italy, has chosen Pika building blocks to power the voice services in its new IVR system called Appel Bridge EVO 4145.
News from Pika Technologies (11 May 2005)
Single-chip QVGA controller is a first
Renesas Technology has launched its first single-chip controller/driver integrating nonvolatile memory for QVGA (240 x 320 pixel) resolution and 260k colour displays.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (11 May 2005)
Online conference focuses on automotive memories
Ramtron will be a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming E2E Online Automotive Technology Conference.
News from Ramtron International (11 May 2005)
Connectors and cables suit broadcast applications
Warwick Test Supplies has been appointed the UK distributor for Pomona Electronics' new high-performance line of connectors and cables for broadcast/audio and video digital signal transmission.
News from Warwick Test Supplies (11 May 2005)
ESD protection devices come in popular outlines
Raychem Circuit Protection continues to expand its circuit protection portfolio with a new range of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection devices.
News from Raychem Circuit Protection (11 May 2005)
Wirewound inductors go to extremes
New wirewound coil inductors designed for high-current high-temperature applications in rugged environments combine superior performance, long life and economical cost.
News from Datatronic Distribution (11 May 2005)
Placement systems suit high-mix production
Production automation system specialist, Contax is launching the C5 range of placement systems on its stand G214 at Nepcon 2005.
News from Contax (11 May 2005)
Field meters aid installation and maintenance
A new family of professional field strength meters is designed to meet the particular installation and maintenance requirements of antenna, cable and satellite systems.
News from Metrix Electronics (11 May 2005)
Rad-hard chipset puts RS422 in space
New from Peregrine Semiconductor are the PE926C31 RS422 rad-hard transmitter and PE926C32 RS422 rad-hard receiver devices for space applications.
News from Peregrine Semiconductor (11 May 2005)
In pursuit of manufacturing excellence
The quiet industrial revolution which has been transforming North West electrical and electronic engineering over the past decade will be entering the limelight at a major conference next month.
News from Manufacturing Institute (10 May 2005)
NOR Flash enters production at 0.13um
1st Silicon (Malaysia) has completed qualification and begun production shipment of Sharp Corporation's 0.13um NOR Flash technology.
News from X-Fab Sarawak (10 May 2005)
Allen takes over purse strings
Abacus Group has appointed Peter Allen as Group Finance Director, replacing Peter Griffith-Jones, who retires after 17 years with the company.
News from Abacus Group (10 May 2005)
Seminar to support E European developers
A seminar in Prague will detail the benefits of the partnership between Aculab and Dial Group and how Aculab's technology advancements can further enhance solutions.
News from Aculab (10 May 2005)
Niche manufacturing on show in London
1st Silicon (Malaysia) will exhibit at the 2005 FSA Suppliers Expo Europe on 12th May 2005 at the Mermaid Conference and Events Centre in London.
News from X-Fab Sarawak (10 May 2005)
Charge pump cuts backlight power budget
A new multifunction high-efficiency dual charge pump allows designers to continually backlight displays while consuming minimal amounts of power.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies (10 May 2005)
NEC signs for design-for-manufacturing expertise
Design-for-manufacturing specialist Aprio Technologies has signed its first technology partnership with NEC Electronics.
News from Aprio Technologies (10 May 2005)
Frugal microcontroller helps save water too
User Application Article AquaOne Technologies will shortly begin shipping its latest H2ORB system using TI's MSP430 platform of microcontrollers and radio frequency identification devices.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (10 May 2005)
RF devices cut the cost of multichannel telemetry
A new transceiver and transmitter claim the market's lowest total system cost solution for multichannel one- and two-way RF links operating in 315, 433, 868 and 915MHz ISM bands.
News from Chipcon (10 May 2005)
Bluetooth module cuts current consumption
The Xemics ACLBlue reference design combines true 1.8V operation with ultralow current consumption guaranteeing the lowest power Bluetooth solutions on the market.
News from Xemics (10 May 2005)
Touching display for hospital patients
User Application Article The UK's pioneering developer of integrated entertainment and communications services for patients in NHS hospitals, Patientline, has added touch screen capability to its latest systems.
News from Elo Touchsystems (10 May 2005)
Automotive AM/FM tuners boast high sensitivity
With the TFTC7 series Alps Electric Europa now offers a family of compact, low-profile automotive AM/FM tuners, boasting high sensitivity of -1dBu and high S/N ratio of 66dB.
News from Alps Electric (UK) (10 May 2005)
Low-profile eighth brick delivers more current
The COE48018N21A-50 eighth-brick DC/DC convertor module offers 1.8V/50A with high efficiency and a low profile.
News from Ideal Power (10 May 2005)
Iridium signs for digital wireless development
Iridium Satellite has appointed Cambridge Consultants as a strategic wireless technology development consultant.
News from Cambridge Consultants (10 May 2005)
Modelling software boosts RFID read rates
User Application Article Flomerics reckons its MicroStripes 3D electromagnetic modelling software can improve RFID read rates by accurately simulating the performance of tag antennas under various conditions. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (10 May 2005)
Driver that delivers up to 700mA of LED current
The LTC3215 is a fractional charge pump, high current white LED driver that delivers up to 700mA of LED current. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (10 May 2005)
Regulator is optimised for TFT display duties
The MAX8758 IC combines a high-performance step-up regulator, a high-speed operational amplifier and a logic-controlled, high-voltage switch-control block with programmable delay.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (10 May 2005)
Extensions offer powerful solution for ESL design
Extensions to the Catapult C Synthesis algorithmic synthesis tool allow designers to rapidly explore architectural tradeoffs and simulate their designs 20x to 100x faster than traditional RTL.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (10 May 2005)
Rework system works within Pb-free windows
OK International's Metcal brand APR-5000-XLS array package rework system for larger PCBs will be demonstrated on Stand G610 at Nepcon UK. Brochure Available
News from OK International (10 May 2005)
Passport to lead-free processing
Soldertec Global is introducing a solution for SMEs to support their lead-free implementation with the launch of its "Lead-free Passport".
News from Soldertec Global (10 May 2005)
Carrier blade simplifies network system design
The IPnexus CPC300 Advanced PTMC carrier blade allows system integrators to flexibly create custom functionality by populating it with industry-standard modules to fulfill specific requirements.
News from Performance Technologies (10 May 2005)
Performance wins gold
Performance Technologies has been awarded Gold Board Vendor status from Venture Development Corporation for exemplary service to the embedded industry.
News from Performance Technologies (10 May 2005)
Signal router aids flexible test setups
The PRL 854 is a compact switch/signal router that switches one 50ohm input to any of four 50ohm outputs under manual or remote control.
News from Pulse Research Lab (10 May 2005)
Flexible flat cable is reliable design solution
New from Rowland Automation is a durable low-profile flexible flat cable that can be used in many different applications.
News from Rowland Automation (10 May 2005)
Platform speeds wireless keyboard/mouse designs
The RadioDesk platform consists of a ready-for-production keyboard and mouse reference design using Chipcon's advanced adaptive frequency-hopping RF protocol.
News from Chipcon (10 May 2005)
RTL compiler delivers production-cost savings
User Application Article Ricoh Company has successfully taped out a 3-million-gate chip ahead of schedule and with reduced gate count using the Cadence Encounter digital IC design platform, including RTL Compiler synthesis.
News from Cadence Design Systems (10 May 2005)
Foot pedals feature contactless sensing
New single and double foot pedals feature a rugged design and unique contactless sensing system for use in rugged, harsh environments, including heavy duty industrial vehicles and machinery. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (10 May 2005)
Half-size CPU aims for industrial applications
The new long lifetime JUKI-6770 PCISA single board computer is based on the socket-479 Intel Pentium M or Celeron M processors up to 400MHz front side bus.
News from Wordsworth Technology (10 May 2005)
Cases feature flexible configuration
The Ratiopac Pro case series now includes 2 and 5U versions in addition to the 3, 4 and 6U cases already in the range.
News from Schroff UK (10 May 2005)
Oscillators cut out reception slips
A new range of low-jitter high-frequency TCVCXOs is designed for use in TDM switching systems for optical fibre backbone infrastructure.
News from Rakon UK (10 May 2005)
Front-end supply boasts 96% efficiency
Available now from Young Electronics is the EFY370SX AC/DC front-end single output power supply from ETA Power.
News from Young Electronics Group ( 9 May 2005)
New catalogue majors on TI and National
No fewer than 16,000 new products have been added to the 2005 Farnell InOne electronic and industrial components catalogue.
News from Farnell ( 9 May 2005)
Industrial connector combines Ethernet and power
The new RJ Industrial Hybrid connector from Harting integrates data and power-supply links in a single IP67 protected device for use in hybrid Ethernet networks.
News from Harting ( 9 May 2005)
Adapter provides a home for quad flatpacks
The latest Correct-A-Chip adapter converts a 160-pin QFP package with 0.65mm pin-to-pin spacing into a 160-pin through-hole array.
News from Aries Electronics ( 9 May 2005)
Pb-free paper set for Boston and Toronto
Indium Corporation's Senior Technologist, Ronald C Lasky, PhD, will present two IPC Professional Development Seminars this summer.
News from Indium Corporation of America ( 9 May 2005)
Revenues and earnings rise for CSI
CSI Wireless has announced significant year-over-year increases in revenues and earnings in the company's first quarter financial results, achieving a $1.3 million profit on $22.2 million in revenue.
News from Hemisphere GPS ( 9 May 2005)
High-speed digital engineering week returns
Oxford University CPD will hold its High-Speed Digital Engineering Week from 20th to 24th June 2005, following the huge success of this event in 2004.
News from University of Oxford Electronics and Telecoms ( 9 May 2005)
Simulations answer signal integrity issues
PCB design specialist Advanced Layout Solutions has introduced signal integrity analysis as part of its design flow.
News from Advanced Layout Solutions ( 9 May 2005)
Low profile for battery connectors
A new family of ultra-low-profile 3A per contact connectors is designed for battery pack or slide-in module applications. Brochure Available
News from AVX ( 9 May 2005)
Design puts H8 to work on shelf management
The IPM Sentry line of AdvancedTCA board management reference designs now supports Renesas Technology's H8S/2168 series of microcontrollers.
News from Pigeon Point Systems ( 9 May 2005)
New capabilities on show in Brighton
Prestwick Circuits is one of Europe's largest manufacturers of printed circuit boards supplying to the worldwide automotive, telecomms, medical and defence industries.
News from Prestwick Circuits ( 9 May 2005)
Touch sensor creates frugal keypad for handhelds
Quantum Research Group has developed a novel eight-key touch sensor IC that consumes just 40uA at 3V in low power mode.
News from Quantum Research Group ( 9 May 2005)
Tactile buttons are a medical plus
User Application Article Duraswitch PushGate pushbutton switch technology is now being used in depth of consciousness monitoring equipment.
News from InPlay Technologies, Duraswitch Division ( 9 May 2005)
Cost effective SBC integrates more
The ICOP-6048LV is a very highly integrated single board computer complete with USB, LAN and audio.
News from Datasound Laboratories ( 9 May 2005)
Convertor module simplifies PSU design
The iPOWIR iP1203 is a fully optimised full-function 15A single-output synchronous buck convertor device that achieves over 90% efficiency at full load.
News from International Rectifier ( 9 May 2005)
Cabot targets European expansion
Following a second successive year of record growth, UK digital TV software company Cabot Communications has revealed its strategy to conquer the European digital TV market.
News from Cabot Communications ( 9 May 2005)
DSP enables novel VoIP adapter with power to spare
User Application Article A new single-processor design from Vocal Technologies will enable the development of inexpensive equipment that allows homes and small businesses to add telephone lines to their broadband services.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 9 May 2005)
Embedded module majors on graphics performance
The ESM-2740 is the latest SOM-ETX module from Evalue Technology.
News from Avalue Technology ( 9 May 2005)
Indoor antenna covers full 800 to 2600MHz band
The UCA-WBA08-26 wideband indoor antenna covers the full 800 to 2600MHz band, combining GSM900, GSM1800-UMTS, GPS and WLAN 2.4GHz in a single antenna.
News from Ultra-Crea ( 9 May 2005)
Surface-mount switch offers five functions
The TSSJ 55 is an ultraflat surface-mount RoHS-compliant multifunction device that will find wide application where space is at a premium.
News from Knitter Switch ( 9 May 2005)
Frequently asked questions online
The National Physical Laboratory web page "The most frequently asked questions" has received so many hits that it has been updated and extended.
News from National Physical Laboratory ( 9 May 2005)
Conference addresses electronics assembly
NPL is organising a conference on electronics assembly at its Teddington HQ on Wednesday 13th July covering relevant issues of the day.
News from National Physical Laboratory ( 9 May 2005)
Dual-band power amp boosts 3G efficiency
The PowerEdge dual-band WCDMA/UMTS RF power amplifier module boasts a power-added efficiency of 42% - claimed as a significant improvement over competing offerings.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 9 May 2005)
Drum core inductors cover the full range
Pulse has released five new series of unshielded and shielded surface mount (SMT) drum core power inductors for a total of 96 different parts.
News from Pulse ( 9 May 2005)
DARPA contract moves into second phase
Memtronics has entered the second phase of its three-year development contract from DARPA for robust, reliable RF MEMS capacitive switches.
News from Memtronics Corp ( 9 May 2005)
Unit prepares SMDs for placement
The Dima Handytaper from Kaisertech provides a quick and reliable method of packaging low to medium volumes of SMD components ready for automatic placement. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech ( 9 May 2005)
Become a racing driver for the day
All visitors to Nepcon UK Stand H412 will have the opportunity to enter a free prize draw to become a racing driver for the day at the Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire.
News from Inseto (UK) ( 9 May 2005)
Making the case for industrial electronics
Smart-Box enclosures are designed for housing modern industrial electronics.
News from OKW Enclosures ( 9 May 2005)
Test clips feature novel reliable design
The PCX family is a new range of "gripper" test clips for test leads and test probes to be used for hand probing with multimeters.
News from Parrot Invent ( 9 May 2005)
Convertors are dedicated to wireless duties
The PQ30 QGA series of DC/DC convertors has been specifically designed to help designers meet the challenging power requirements demanded by UMTS and CDMA basestations and wireless IP routers. Brochure Available
News from SynQor Europe ( 9 May 2005)
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