News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 29 May
to Saturday 4 June 2005
Tools get to grip with virtual processor models
Virtual Processor Model Transformer (VPM-T), phase 1, is the latest addition to the range of powerful virtual system prototyping tools from Vast Systems Technology Corp.
News from Vast Systems Technology ( 3 June 2005)
Vector supercomputer aids nanotechnology research
The University of Surrey has installed an NEC SX-6/4B vector supercomputer.
News from University of Surrey ( 3 June 2005)
New tool for nanotechnology
The Ion Beam Centre at the University of Surrey has been awarded a research grant by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to construct and use a new tool for nanotechnology.
News from University of Surrey ( 3 June 2005)
Analytical design speeds software development
User Application Article The application of Analytical Software Design on behalf of Philips Applied Technologies has resulted in a 10x reduction in software defects in comparison with the traditional approach.
News from Verum ( 3 June 2005)
Control PC boasts an optimal balance
Aaeon's AEC-6840 embedded control PC is designed to give the optimal balance of performance, connectivity and ruggedness in a variety of exacting applications.
News from Display Solutions ( 3 June 2005)
Mezzanine card farms out eight DSP chips
The SurfRider-812 is a fully integrated high-capacity PTMC DSP farm comprised of eight digital signal processors.
News from Surf Communication Solutions ( 3 June 2005)
Chokes promise precision suppression
The newly expanded VCM range of common-mode EMC suppression inductors offers designers an extra-wide range of chokes to help avoid design compromises.
News from Almag Division, Carnhill Transformers ( 3 June 2005)
Double-gate transistor rewrites the rules
Freescale Semiconductor and the University of Florida have created the industry's first double-gate transistor model.
News from Freescale Semiconductor ( 3 June 2005)
Basebands expand digital radio coverage
Spurring the worldwide growth of digital radio, Texas Instruments and RadioScape have released the world's first chips and modules for the Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) standard.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 3 June 2005)
Wire and cable meets RoHS requirements
Alpha Wire International has revealed that 95% of its 10,000 wire, cable and tubing part numbers will be RoHS compliant by July 2005 and that these can be specified and ordered immediately.
News from Alpha Wire International ( 3 June 2005)
Speedy analysers handle latest fast serial buses
Two new logic analysers use Windows XP Professional and the latest Intel Pentium processors to provide analysis speed claimed to be twice as fast as the nearest competitor. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 3 June 2005)
Lead-free process range comes together
A new portfolio of products and services focuses on maximising productivity and process capability for customers screen printing with lead-free solder pastes.
News from DEK ( 3 June 2005)
SGS signs up for systems and test cases
Aeroflex has won a multi-million-dollar order from SGS for a comprehensive suite of mobile handset and inter-system handover test systems and test cases.
News from Aeroflex ( 3 June 2005)
Logic analyser software is a real drag
New software for the Tektronix family of logic analysers provides a number of new capabilities to streamline operation, including industry-first drag-and-drop automated measurements and triggering. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 3 June 2005)
Digi pulls a Rabbit out of the hat
Digi International has acquired Rabbit Semiconductor, the manufacturer of the popular Rabbit line of microprocessors and microprocessor-based core modules and Z-World single board computers.
News from Digi International ( 3 June 2005)
Viewer options open up designs for sharing
A two-level design viewing strategy aims to provide enhanced support for collaboration with those not directly involved in the electronic product design editing process.
News from Altium ( 3 June 2005)
Telecomms blade gains Carrier Grade Linux support
Artesyn Communication Products has announced the availability of Wind River Systems' Platform for Network Equipment for Artesyn's KatanaQp AdvancedTCA telecomms blade.
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing ( 3 June 2005)
Alliance speeds mixed-signal design
X-Fab Semiconductor Foundries has signed a collaborative agreement with Tanner EDA, the worldwide leader in tools for analogue/mixed-signal IC and MEMS design on the Windows platform.
News from EDA Solutions ( 3 June 2005)
New office focuses French support
JTAG Technologies has expanded its marketing and sales efforts in France by opening its own office to directly serve the French market and its partners in France. Brochure Available
News from JTAG Technologies ( 3 June 2005)
Driver adds stills camera support to RTOS
A new class driver provides Universal Serial Bus support for the Nucleus real-time operating system.
News from Accelerated Technology ( 3 June 2005)
Household appliances put to the test
EN50366 is the current standard applicable to the evaluation of electromagnetic fields emitted by household and similar electrical appliances.
News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 3 June 2005)
Power connectors handle up to 32A
The new Power Combicon PC 5 plug connector system has a compact pitch of 7.62mm, a nominal voltage of 600V with a permitted current of 32A. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact ( 3 June 2005)
Blackcube to distribute digital media memory
Kingston Technology has signed a partnership deal with new digital media memory distributor Blackcube.
News from Kingston Technology ( 3 June 2005)
Dual pushbutton switches join the range
New one-hole-fixing illuminated dual pushbutton switches add further capability to the 22mm HW range.
News from Idec Electronics ( 3 June 2005)
Fume extraction system provides flexible solution
A 50% improvement in airflow, 300% increase in HEPA filter size and a 600% boost in carbon gas filter capacity are just three of the benefits of the new Metcal MFX-2200 fume extraction system. Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 3 June 2005)
Mission-critical embedded COTS solutions
Aitech Defense Systems has published a shortform brochure covering a full range of hardware, software and subsystems service for mission-critical COTS applications.
News from Aitech Defense Systems ( 3 June 2005)
FPGAs cut wireless comms down to size and cost
User Application Article Cape Range Wireless has increased performance and significantly reduced cost by using Altera's Stratix series of FPGAs for its Arcadian wireless communications system.
News from Altera Europe ( 3 June 2005)
Board-to-board range goes both ways
The HV100/190 family of PCB receptacles from Tyco Electronics provide a comprehensive solution for board to board connections. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK ( 3 June 2005)
Antennas aid low-power radio
A new range of surface-mount antennas is designed for 433 and 868MHz ISM band applications.
News from Embedded Antenna Design ( 3 June 2005)
Step-down convertor takes power switch onboard
A new current mode PWM step-down DC/DC convertor comes with an internal 1.9A power switch, packaged in a tiny 8-lead thermally enhanced MSOP package. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 3 June 2005)
Point-of-load convertors extend to 30A
The Austin Megalynx series of point-of-load DC/DC convertors extends the output current range of the Austin Superlynx up to 30A.
News from Lineage Power Corporation ( 3 June 2005)
SODIMM sized computer module enters production
The Colibri is a low cost SODIMM sized computer module based on the new Intel XScale PXA270 processor.
News from Toradex ( 3 June 2005)
Crystals shrink for space-constrained devices
A new ultraminiature ceramic surface mount crystal is smaller than other crystals on the market offering the same level of functionality.
News from Fox Electronics ( 3 June 2005)
Surface Mount Solutions covers Ohio and Kentucky
Ultrasonic Systems, the manufacturer of the Prism coating system, has appointed Surface Mount Solutions as its representative in Ohio and Kentucky.
News from Ultrasonic Systems ( 3 June 2005)
Safety tester runs from the lab to the line
A new advanced technology combination tester meets the requirements of demanding production line, type testing or electronic design applications. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments ( 3 June 2005)
Small claims for microwave connector
The HSC type microwave connector is billed as the world's smallest, at just 1.2mm mating height, designed specifically for today's low profile, portable wireless devices.
News from Murata Electronics (UK) ( 2 June 2005)
Placement platforms grab market share
Universal Instruments has achieved four successive quarters of market share gain in the combined chip placement sector.
News from Universal Instruments ( 2 June 2005)
Call centre platform builds a breakthrough
User Application Article Analogue and digital network access boards and software from Pika Technologies are incorporated in the ContactIP platform for call centre automation.
News from Pika Technologies ( 2 June 2005)
Display backlight switches to warning
A novel monochrome STN module features a dual-colour side-lit LED backlight that can be switched from green to red when activated to provide an immediate visual warning. Brochure Available
News from GPEG International ( 2 June 2005)
Lead-free programme nears full coverage
National Semiconductor reckons it is on track to achieving 100% lead-free production by the end of June 2006, at which point all the company's ICs will be sold in lead-free packages.
News from National Semiconductor ( 2 June 2005)
Reference design increases wireless LAN coverage
A new 54g wireless LAN reference design combines the SE2528L RangeCharger power amplifier with Broadcom's single-chip 802.11g transceiver with BroadRange technology.
News from SiGe Semiconductor ( 2 June 2005)
Radial blower aims for automotive market
A new brushless radial blower is aimed at automotive vehicle manufacturers for e-box and seat ventilation applications.
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) ( 2 June 2005)
SNMP software eases remote device management
Accelerated Technology has released version 2.3 of the Nucleus Simple Network Management Protocol software.
News from Accelerated Technology ( 2 June 2005)
Samsung uses multimedia processor for handset TV
Samsung Electronics has selected TI's OMAP-DM multimedia processor technology for several digital TV mobile phone models for the Korean marketplace.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 2 June 2005)
Programmable chip optimises set-top-box clocks
User Application Article Kreatel Communications is using the IDT 5V9885 programmable clock generator for its line of Internet protocol (IP) set-top box products offering support for advanced video codecs.
News from IDT ( 2 June 2005)
Audio power amplifier targets flat panel displays
A new digital-input Class-D audio power amplifier enables flat panel display designers to develop products with sound quality that matches the display's high-quality image.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 2 June 2005)
Reflow oven is cost effective for low volumes
A new lead free full convection reflow oven targets the needs of companies that only have a single PCB or a small batch of PCBs that need to be reflow soldered.
News from Dima SMT Systems NL ( 2 June 2005)
Embedded networking software optimised for MQX
MQX Embedded has collaborated with Interpeak to ease the development of advanced networking applications.
News from ARC International ( 2 June 2005)
SaneWave to target pro audio applications
SaneWave has been selected by Texas Instruments as a member of TI's High-Performance Analog (HPA) Third Party Developer Network.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 2 June 2005)
Touch sensor interface runs on mixed-signal arrays
CapSense is a novel capacitive touch sensor interface based on the award-winning PSoC mixed-signal arrays from Cypress Semiconductor.
News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 2 June 2005)
WLAN chipset features in residential gateway
User Application Article AboCom Systems is using TI's WLAN products for its universal serial bus adapter and residential gateway (RG) module product lines for the fast growing RG market.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 2 June 2005)
Voltage controlled SAW cuts down jitter
Just announced by Vectron International, a world leader in frequency generation and control products, is the VS720 voltage controlled SAW oscillator (VCSO).
News from Aspen Electronics ( 2 June 2005)
Chip inductors offer a low-cost alternative
New low-cost chip inductors are aimed at manufacturers seeking to cost-reduce existing products, as well as designers of new equipment where reduced component costs are important.
News from Murata Electronics (UK) ( 2 June 2005)
Honeywell recognises top performance
Sager Electronics was recently recognised by Honeywell Sensing and Control (S and C) for attaining the highest performance among its authorised distributors in new business opportunities in 2004.
News from Sager Electronics ( 2 June 2005)
Nepcon UK moves back to Birmingham
Reed Exhibitions has confirmed its intention to transfer the UK's only dedicated electronics exhibition from the Brighton Metropole to the more extensive arena of the Birmingham NEC.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) ( 2 June 2005)
Two-chip set puts TV on the motherboard
User Application Article Asus is using an advanced Philips solution for analogue TV to deliver its first motherboard with TV reception.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 2 June 2005)
Libraries set for shrink to 65nm
TSMC has enlisted Virage Logic Corp to develop libraries to support early users of its 65nm Nexsys process technology.
News from Virage Logic ( 2 June 2005)
Instrumentation amplifier runs down to 1.8V
Analog Devices has released the industry's first instrumentation amplifier to offer high precision at voltages as low as 1.8V.
News from Analog Devices ( 2 June 2005)
More capacity for signalling gateway
The SEGway 4300 signalling gateway is the most robust and highest capacity signalling gateway solution from Performance Technologies.
News from Performance Technologies ( 2 June 2005)
Library turns digital signal controllers to speech
Microchip Technology has released a speech encoding (compression) and decoding (decompression) library for its 16bit dsPIC digital signal controllers.
News from Microchip Technology ( 2 June 2005)
Affordable cooling is a mythical beast
The Gryphon Range of axial fans is designed to offer high performance at an affordable price.
News from Comair Rotron Europe ( 2 June 2005)
Military network system is ready to deploy
The SwitchBox is an innovative single-slot Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switch housed in a fully ruggedised single-slot chassis.
News from Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing, Video and Graphics ( 2 June 2005)
Memory card bodies unite
The Mu-Card Alliance has agreed to join the MultiMediaCard Association.
News from MultiMediaCard Association ( 2 June 2005)
Receiver module has all standards covered
A new module that can receive DRM as well as DAB, FM with RDS, LW, MW and SW can form the basis of the world's first affordable, integrated, multistandard, digital radio receivers.
News from RadioScape ( 2 June 2005)
Military and aerospace solutions in Hendon
National Instruments is hosting its Military and Aerospace Solutions Conference at The Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon, London on Tuesday 19th July 2005. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 2 June 2005)
More options for mezzanine connector
Fujitsu has expanded the packaging options of its internal microGiGaCN mezzanine connector offering by releasing a high-speed differential signal, right-angle SMT plug connector. Brochure Available
News from Fujitsu Components Europe ( 2 June 2005)
One name is OK for the whole range
OK International is consolidating its Metcal, Techcon Systems and Impell product lines under the single corporate brand - OK International. Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 2 June 2005)
Queen's Awards are open for nominations
Successful electronics companies are being invited to apply now for a chance to win a Queen's Awards for Enterprise - the UK's most prestigious award for business-related achievement.
News from Queen's Awards for Enterprise ( 2 June 2005)
MEMS market set to expand into RF sphere
RF microsystems will present one of the next major opportunities for MEMS, growing rapidly from $150 million in 2004 to more than $1.1 billion in 2009, according to a new study.
News from WTC Wicht Technologie Consulting ( 1 June 2005)
Lead-free SBC leads green revolution
Adlink Technology has launched its green product policy with the release of its first "green" single board computer, the NuPRO-851, this week at Computex 2005 in Taipei. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology ( 1 June 2005)
Embedded BIOS supports latest Geode processor
General Software, the leading supplier of embedded x86 firmware solutions, today introduced a new support module for its industry-leading Embedded BIOS 2000 product.
News from Logic Technology ( 1 June 2005)
Software makes more of embedded Flash resources
The latest versions of Datalight's signature products Reliance and FlashFX Pro are available now from Logic Technology.
News from Logic Technology ( 1 June 2005)
Device programmers take it to the MAX II
New from Logic Technology, the latest programmers from BP Microsystems are the BP Win 4.52 and BP Dos 3.89 which offer additional support for the MAX II CPLD family from Altera.
News from Logic Technology ( 1 June 2005)
Manufacturing facility answers Hungarian demand
Laird Technologies has opened a new manufacturing facility in Szombathely, Hungary.
News from Laird Technologies ( 1 June 2005)
Wireless chipset startup raises Eur 9 million
A syndicate of four venture capital funds consisting of Nordic Venture Partners, Innovacom, Teknoinvest and Industrifonden has invested Eur 9 million in Nanoradio headquartered in Kista, Sweden.
News from Nanoradio ( 1 June 2005)
Ambient light photosensor shrinks to fit ChipLED
Agilent Technologies has released a new version of its analogue-output ambient light photosensor for mobile, consumer, commercial and industrial products. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 1 June 2005)
Photonics professionals focus on Munich
The who's who in the forward-looking field of optical technologies will come together in Munich next month at the World of Photonics Congress.
News from Messe Muenchen ( 1 June 2005)
Low-power chipset keeps Bluetooth headset running
User Application Article The new Sporty Bluetooth headset takes full advantage of Xemics' ultra-low-power Bluetooth circuits functioning on a single 120mAh Li-ion cell, providing an extended talk time up to 10 hours.
News from Xemics ( 1 June 2005)
IP cores are ready to run on latest FPGA family
Lattice Semiconductor has released a range of key ispLeverCore intellectual property (IP) modules for its recently announced LatticeXP FPGAs.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK ( 1 June 2005)
Reference design is flexible network media player
A new reference design enables manufacturers to build a variety of connected consumer products to display, manage and distribute digital media content throughout the home.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 1 June 2005)
Compact format for thermal printer mechanisms
The PTMBL13/21 and PTMBL15/25 series are extremely compact and high-speed line thermal printers for printing receipts directly at the point of sale or to evaluate tachographs of vehicle fleets.
News from Alps Electric (UK) ( 1 June 2005)
Future adds European franchise
Future Electronics has become a franchised distributor for all Philips semiconductor products in Europe.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 1 June 2005)
Audio codec has a split personality
A new stereo audio codec offers the ability to operate the ADC and DAC at different sample rates simultaneously, making it ideal for simultaneous playback and recording applications.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics ( 1 June 2005)
Quarter brick powers up PoL convertors
The 21A QKS48T210120 DC/DC convertor is a 12V DC output quarter-brick that combines IBA-optimised loose regulation with efficiencies up to 94%.
News from Power-One ( 1 June 2005)
Digital radio modules gain personal recorders
Frontier Silicon has launched a significant new capability that will bring personal-video-recorder (PVR) like capabilities to digital radio.
News from Frontier Silicon ( 1 June 2005)
PoL convertors run from 24V inputs
Austin 24VinLynx series point-of-load DC/DC convertors are designed to support the power needs of industrial and control applications.
News from Lineage Power Corporation ( 1 June 2005)
High-voltage routing checker works in 3D
Spacing Synthesizer is a novel 2D and 3D routing checker for high voltage PCBs, such as those carrying power supply circuits or boards designed for intrinsically safe applications. Brochure Available
News from Zuken ( 1 June 2005)
Marketing initiative transforms ML Electronics
A marketing transformation is underway at ML Electronics, with help from Bournemouth University and funding worth approximately GBP 67,000 under the DTI's Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme.
News from ML Electronics ( 1 June 2005)
RGB switches gain positive tactile feedback
RJS Electronics reckons its range of programmable LCD switches are arguably the best available on the market.
News from RJS Electronics (31 May 2005)
Subminiature LED switches offer a choice
RJS Electronics is pleased to announce the latest addition to their range of sub-miniature LED switches.
News from RJS Electronics (31 May 2005)
Pushbuttons produce a satisfying click
A new range of "snap-in" panel-mount LED illuminated pushbutton switches offers red, green or yellow illumination with a combination of filters.
News from RJS Electronics (31 May 2005)
Peking University picks PCI Express IP
A Mentor Graphics IP core based on the PCI Express architecture has been selected by the Microprocessor Development and Research Centre (MPRC) at Peking University.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (31 May 2005)
PCI Express IP core runs on Xilinx FPGAs
Mentor Graphics is the first third-party intellectual property (IP) vendor to achieve PCI Express specification compliance on the NitAl PExBuilder-X254 Platform.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (31 May 2005)
FSK receiver is a sensitive sort
The MAX7042 is billed as the world's highest sensitivity VHF/UHF PLL-based FSK receiver.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (31 May 2005)
Simulation keeps pace with set-top-box market
User Application Article UK-based Pace Micro Technology has used thermal and EMC software to reduce the temperature of a new set-top box by 5%, substantially increasing disk drive reliability and life. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (31 May 2005)
Motor drive chip needs no heatsink up to 180W
International Rectifier has introduced the IR3103 motor drive IC, expanding its motion control integrated design platform offerings.
News from International Rectifier (31 May 2005)
Programme lines up DFM partners
Aprio has unveiled the initial list of partners collaborating on the design-side phase of what will be the industry's first complete design for manufactring solution.
News from Aprio Technologies (31 May 2005)
Compact embedded SBC takes a modular approach
The PCM-9380 is the latest powerful 3.5in embedded SBC from Advantech based on the Intel Pentium M or Celeron M processor.
News from Advantech (UK) (31 May 2005)
Top distribution award goes to Arrow
Kemet Corp presented its FY2005 President's Award for Distributor Excellence to Arrow Electronics North America at the recent Electronics Distribution Show in Las Vegas.
News from Kemet Electronics Corp (31 May 2005)
Online configurator eases breaker selection
The E-T-A Circuit Breakers website has now been further enhanced to provide an interactive product configurator facility. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (31 May 2005)
Appliance testers offer automatic or manual use
Two new rugged all-in-one portable appliance testers verify the electrical safety and operation of electrical appliances in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (31 May 2005)
Challenging first half for Abacus
Abacus Group has announced its interim results for the six months ended 31st March 2005.
News from Abacus Group (31 May 2005)
Cool-running micro-PC majors on multimedia
The EES-3611 provides a low-cost and cool solution with premium features including enhanced multimedia performance and powerful processing capabilities.
News from Avalue Technology (31 May 2005)
Volcano acquisition boosts automotive presence
Mentor Graphics Corp has acquired Volcano Communications Technologies (VCT), including the complete product line of Volcano's automotive networking series.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (31 May 2005)
Sanyo opts for algorithmic synthesis
Sanyo Electric Co has selected the Mentor Graphics Catapult C Synthesis tool after an evaluation comparing leading high-level synthesis tools.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (31 May 2005)
Stretch signs for gigabit MAC IP
Mentor Graphics has licensed its 10/100/1000Mbit/s Ethernet MAC intellectual property to Stretch, a pioneer and leader in software-configurable processor devices.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (31 May 2005)
Vice-Chancellor Designate becomes FRS
The Vice-Chancellor Designate of the University of Surrey, Professor Christopher M Snowden, has been appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society.
News from University of Surrey (31 May 2005)
Touch sensitive keypads suit hostile environments
An upgraded touch sensitive keypad range, featuring major functional and technical developments, demonstrates EAO's commitment to providing superior ergonomic solutions for aggressive environments. Brochure Available
News from EAO (31 May 2005)
Semiconductor specialist Husson is new CEO
Dr Cor Scholten is retiring from his job as Chief Executive Officer of Assembleon, and will be succeeded by Dr Leon Husson.
News from Assembléon (31 May 2005)
White paper explains smartcard-based ticketing
A new white paper spells out the benefits of adopting contactless smartcard-based ticketing, and addresses the ongoing concerns over costs, standards and technology.
News from Innovision Research and Technology (31 May 2005)
Record revenue and earnings for Ansoft
Ansoft Corp has published financial results for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 ended 30th April 2005.
News from Ansoft Europe (31 May 2005)
Parlez-vous WEEE? Sprechen sie RoHS?
Technical Background Article Paul James, a General Manager at Exel, outlines the current state of RoHS and WEEE legislation and the problems companies may encounter as a result of the new environmental regime.
News from DHL Environmental Compliance Solutions (31 May 2005)
OEM wireless card is complete RF front end
Coronis Systems is extending its current Wavenis wireless technology product line with a novel solution called the Wavefront.
News from Coronis Systems (31 May 2005)
Interconnection focuses on industrial automation
A new catalogue gives comprehensive product details and technical information on the Han-InduNet family of interconnection components and networking systems for industrial automation systems.
News from Harting (31 May 2005)
Optically coupled isolators meet military needs
A new series of optically coupled isolators are surface mountable on ceramic or printed circuit board.
News from Optek Technology (31 May 2005)
Eight-port midspan supports gigabit datarates
A new eight-port power-over-Ethernet midspan device provides improved cost-effectiveness when powering remote devices such as VoIP phones, WLAN access points and security devices.
News from AMP Netconnect (31 May 2005)
White LED driver cuts backlights down to size
A new white LED driver chip provide precise brightness control and minimises external component count in LCD backlight applications.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (31 May 2005)
Wireless modem connects straight out of the box
Available now from Low Power Radio Solutions, the MU-1 is a low power wireless modem for embedded applications. Brochure Available
News from Low Power Radio Solutions (31 May 2005)
Relocation expands test services capabilities
TRL Compliance Services has expanded its test service capabilities by relocating its Solutions Division into purpose-built offices within Cape Engineering's Warwick facility.
News from TRL Compliance (31 May 2005)
Expanded role for Thornton
Leading production automation system specialist Contax has just appointed Bob Thornton as Director.
News from Contax (31 May 2005)
Service role for Rodger
Gary Rodger has just been appointed as Service Co-Ordinator at production automation system specialist Contax.
News from Contax (31 May 2005)
Designs offer easy Gigabit Ethernet applications
Agere Systems continues to broaden its business in the Gigabit Ethernet chip solution market with two turnkey design solutions targeted at emerging markets.
News from Agere Systems (31 May 2005)
Capacitors handle high temperature environments
A new series of X8R ceramic capacitors delivers high efficiency in elevated temperature applications, with its dielectric material offering a capacitance variation of 15% between -55 and +150C. Brochure Available
News from AVX (31 May 2005)
Controller needs no current sense resistor
The LTC3772 is a constant frequency current mode step-down DC/DC controller in choice of 2 x 3mm DFN and low profile 8-lead ThinSOT packages. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (31 May 2005)
PXI DMM boasts fastest measurement speeds
The latest 5.5-digit PXI/cPCI digital multimeter from Signametrics claims a new price-performance breakthrough for PXI DMM users.
News from Signametrics (31 May 2005)
Sangoma signs for voice quality enhancement
Sangoma Technologies Corp has chosen Octasic technology for use in its high density E1/T1/J1 Advanced Flexible Telecommunications series solution supporting voice and data.
News from Octasic (30 May 2005)
RFID reader resists eavesdropping
Integrated Engineering has developed an anti-eavesdropping chip reader for preventing the possibility of eavesdropping on privacy sensitive information contained on a passport.
News from Integrated Engineering (30 May 2005)
Touch sensors target cost-critical applications
Zypos is the latest version of Zytronic's highly durable, drift-free and internationally award-winning Zytouch projected capacitive technology (PCT) touch sensors.
News from Zytronic (30 May 2005)
Multiprocessing system suits extreme environments
The conduction-cooled 800MHz 7447A 6U VME Multicomputer is billed as the most powerful commercial off-the-shelf multiprocessing system available today for deployment in extreme environments.
News from Mercury Computer Systems (30 May 2005)
OEM GPS module exploits new ASIC chipset
The Hemisphere chipset will enable Crescent receivers to establish a new industry benchmark for GPS performance, versatility and value.
News from Hemisphere GPS (30 May 2005)
Half-slot host optimised for military applications
The Race++ Series Myriad-4130 is a conduction-cooled hybrid host and carrier module.
News from Mercury Computer Systems (30 May 2005)
Development platform features low-cost FPGAs
The ProcSpark II development platform features Altera's low-cost Cyclone II FPGAs.
News from Altera Europe (30 May 2005)
Reference flow set to boost 90nm SoC productivity
Cadence Design Systems has outlined the next steps of its ongoing collaboration with IBM and Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing to provide advanced solutions to enable SoC designs at 90nm.
News from Cadence Design Systems (30 May 2005)
Award recognises success of RF strategy
Frost and Sullivan has recognised Aeroflex with its 2005 Communications Test and Measurement Company of the Year Award.
News from Aeroflex (30 May 2005)
Space programme support recognised
Elgar Electronics Corp has received a prestigious supplier quality award from JPL/NASA.
News from Elgar Electronics Corp (30 May 2005)
PFC controller scoops Chinese award
Electronic Design and Application World has presented ON Semiconductor with a "best power management product" award for its NCP1653 fixed-frequency, current-mode PFC controller.
News from ON Semiconductor (30 May 2005)
SBC adds RTOS for airborne comms control
Thales has selected the LynuxWorks LynxOS RTOS to power its PowerEngine7 in a fully qualified integrated subsystem for airborne communications control in defence applications.
News from Thales Computers (30 May 2005)
IBM-Chartered supports IP with 90nm platform
IBM and Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing are offering the ARM Artisan Metro low-power platform and the ARM Artisan Velocity high-speed PHY series for their 90nm common process platform.
News from ARM (30 May 2005)
Analogue switches run from Li-ion batteries
A new family of analogue switches is designed for direct battery operation in portable applications.
News from Vishay Siliconix (30 May 2005)
Flexible acquisition in the air and on the move
A new series of data acquisition systems with modular signal interfacing, provides highly flexible solutions that can easily adapt to changing requirements in airborne and mobile applications.
News from Heim Data Systems (30 May 2005)
FFT core makes the most of new FPGAs
A new IEEE754 compliant floating point fast Fourier transform core is designed for use with the latest generations of high performance programmable devices from vendors like Xilinx and Altera.
News from 4DSP (30 May 2005)
Rotary switch shrinks to the surface
One of the smallest rotary switches available will suit applications where size and reliability are important.
News from Knitter Switch (30 May 2005)
Dual ADCs cut the crosstalk
A new family of low power, high speed dual ADCs provide -110dB crosstalk for excellent channel-to-channel isolation, while achieving extremely low power consumption. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (30 May 2005)
Environment speeds handset software development
Ajar 3G is heralded as the industry's most comprehensive environment for mass-market feature-phone software.
News from TTPCom (30 May 2005)
Wind River flows back into the black
Wind River Systems has reported its first quarter fiscal year 2006 operating results.
News from Wind River Systems (30 May 2005)
Smart fabrics create wearable electronics
User Application Article New smart fabrics are opening the door to a whole new range of "soft" products particularly in the consumer electronics and wearables markets.
News from Eleksen (Peratech) (30 May 2005)
Development role for Blackman
Ian Blackman has joined Dionics' management team in the new role of Business Development Manager.
News from Dionics (30 May 2005)
Mobile fault finder set for Asian debut
Willtek Communications has chosen CommunicAsia for the Asian launch of its revolutionary new 3100 Mobile Fault Finder.
News from Willtek Communications (30 May 2005)
Charcroft completes MCB Components acquisition
Charcroft Electronics has completed the acquisition of the business-in-trade and products from MCB Components.
News from Charcroft Electronics (30 May 2005)
Talwalkar takes reins from Corrigan
The LSI Logic Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Abhi Y Talwalkar as the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
News from LSI Europe (30 May 2005)
Grant to further spintronic research
Professors Ben Murdin and Ortwin Hess, from the Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, have been awarded a grant of GBP 221,000 from the EPSRC to study "spintronic" devices.
News from University of Surrey (30 May 2005)
Researchers look at hybrid quantum dot systems
Dr Richard Curry at the University of Surrey has been awarded a grant of GBP 122,000 from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to carry out research on hybrid quantum dot systems.
News from University of Surrey (30 May 2005)
More funds for carbon nanotube research
Researchers from the University of Surrey and University of Southampton have been awarded grants of GBP 373,000 from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.
News from University of Surrey (30 May 2005)
Digital isolators don't wear out like optocouplers
Rhopoint Components has recently been appointed by NVE Corporation to be its exclusive agent for Scandinavia.
News from Rhopoint Components (30 May 2005)
Webcast to explain undersampling with ADCs
Design engineers can register now on the TI website for a live Analog eLab webcast entitled "Using high-speed ADCs for undersampling".
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (30 May 2005)
VoIP processors are based on TI DSPs
Texas Instruments and AudioCodes are to jointly promote AudioCodes' voice over IP (VoIP) processors, based on TI DSPs.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (30 May 2005)
Bluetooth testers extend to EDR specs
Anritsu has added a new EDR (enhanced datarate) measurement capability for its industry standard MT8850A and MT8852A test instruments for Bluetooth developers and manufacturers.
News from Anritsu (UK) (30 May 2005)
Rendering solution integrates audio coding
Coding Technologies' aacPlus v2 audio coding engine has been integrated into Dobbin, Cube-Tec's brand new professional audio rendering solution.
News from Coding Technologies (30 May 2005)
Military connectors gain filtered options
Sabritec offers filter composite connectors within its MIL-DTL-38999 connector series.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Sabritec (30 May 2005)
Polymer capacitors handle lead-free reflow
TCJ series capacitors are claimed to be the only family of polymer devices on the market capable of withstanding the lead-free requirement for reflow three times at 260C. Brochure Available
News from AVX (30 May 2005)
Backplane connectors keep it cool
FCI's AirMax VS family now includes a low profile three-pair connector. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe (30 May 2005)
Analyser helps solve power quality problems
The Topas 2000 is a power quality analyser for problem solving in both industrial and utility electrical power networks.
News from LEM Instruments (30 May 2005)
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