News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 7 August
to Saturday 13 August 2005
Programmable supplies include Ethernet option
Available now from Amrel/American Reliance are the SPS and HPS series of programmable switching power supplies, offering customers more choices and more control.
News from Amrel/American Reliance (12 August 2005)
Threaded probes answer automotive test demands
The new P940/G Series from Peak Test Services is a family of threaded probes specifically designed to meet customer requirements in the automotive and cable-harness test environments.
News from Peak Test Services (12 August 2005)
SAW duplexers switch to plastic packages
NDK has released a new series of SAW duplexers in plastic packages.
News from NDK (12 August 2005)
Arrow's hard work bears fruit from TI
Arrow UK has been recognised by Texas Instruments (TI) for its outstanding performance.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (12 August 2005)
Barber to target key distributors
C and D Technologies has further strengthened support for its Power Electronics Division's distribution channel with the appointment of Andy Barber as Strategic Distribution Account Manager for EMEA. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (12 August 2005)
New deal brings staff expansion
As well as seeing an increase in the UK waveguide market, Credowan has recently been appointed the exclusive UK representative and stockist for CTM PIN diode products.
News from Credowan (12 August 2005)
Bonded-pair UTP cables eliminate air gaps
Belden IBDN Systems can be designed and installed using either bonded-pair UTP cables or unbonded-pair UTP cables.
News from Belden CDT (cables) (12 August 2005)
Driver development toolkits come up to date
Jungo Software Technologies has released new versions of its driver development toolkits WinDriver USB/PCI for host driver development and WinDriver USB Device for firmware code generation.
News from Jungo (12 August 2005)
High-side monitor eases optical interfacing
A new high-side monitor provides a compact solution for the commonproblem of interfacing an optical power monitoring device, such as a logarithmic amplifier, to the cathode-side of a PIN photodiode.
News from Analog Devices (12 August 2005)
Audio technology to feature at automotive seminar
Cambridge technology company NCT will present at Embedded Automotive, to be held near Cambridge, UK on Tuesday 15th November.
News from NCT Europe (12 August 2005)
Solid State Supplies acquires Wordsworth
Solid State Supplies has acquired single board computer supplier Wordsworth Technology for GBP 1.674 million.
News from Solid State Supplies (12 August 2005)
Anritsu to acquire NetTest
Anritsu has signed a definitive agreement to acquire NetTest, the leading global provider of network monitoring systems and field use communications test products.
News from NetTest (12 August 2005)
Multistandard digital radios in the spotlight
RadioScape will be showcasing multistandard digital radios based on its recently launched RS500 module at IFA 2005 in Berlin, Germany (2nd to 7th September 2005).
News from RadioScape (12 August 2005)
Flexible PCI controller masters complex roles
The new AMCC S5335 MatchMaker PCI controller is a powerful and flexible 3.3V device that can serve as an easily configured bus target, enabling data transfer at modest rates.
News from Acal Semiconductors (12 August 2005)
New structure produces compact Pb-free lasers
New from Photonic Products is the first range of lead-free visible-wavelength laser diodes, rated to 50C, and offering very high output powers in tiny 5.6mm packages. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (12 August 2005)
SAR convertor claims top linearity
The ADS8372 is billed as the industry's most linear 16bit successive-approximation ADC.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (12 August 2005)
Nonvolatile FPGAs sleep on the job to save energy
Lattice Semiconductor has developed a novel power-saving feature that reduces standby power by over a factor of 1000 for its LatticeXP family of nonvolatile FPGAs.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (12 August 2005)
Antistatic coatings cover any surface
The ACL Staticide range of antistatic products meet the static decay performance criteria outlined by the EIA541 and MIL-B-81705 specifications.
News from Electrolube (12 August 2005)
ECU development platform adds FlexRay option
Si-Gate has added a FlexRay daughterboard to its X-1500 32bit field configurable ECU platform.
News from Si-Gate (12 August 2005)
Usyk keeps network running
Gary Usyk has joined the information technology staff at Indium Corporation as the Network Administrator.
News from Indium Corporation of America (12 August 2005)
Toolkit supports automotive development
A new toolkit extends LabView, NI LabWindows/CVI and Microsoft C/C++ development environments to support measurement and calibration applications for ECU design and validation. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (12 August 2005)
New office brings fresh air to the Americas
Purex International, manufacturer of fume extraction systems for soldering, lasers, laboratories, welding and other applications, opens the doors of Purex Americas for business this week.
News from Purex International (12 August 2005)
Low-cost transformers run up to 500VA
AlfaMag Electronics has a new line of EI laminate transformers with power ranges of 50, 90, 180, 250 and 500VA, with standard input voltages at 115/230V AC, 50/60Hz.
News from AlfaMag Electronics (12 August 2005)
Crimping tool addresses "big three" criteria
Technical Background Article At its core, the process of crimping electrical connectors is not complicated: however, the same cannot be said about the process of choosing a crimping tool, says Robert Poirier.
News from FCI-Burndy (12 August 2005)
Photo kiosks set for pan-American deployment
ePoint Technology has signed an exclusive four-year deal with Arrow Media Solutions to deliver a new photo kiosk solution to retail venues in the USA, Canada and Latin America.
News from ePoint (11 August 2005)
Handheld printer is flexible about identification
The T107M printer is a heavy-duty tool that combines an affordable, easy to use, ruggedised handheld thermal transfer printer with labels and heat shrink tubing developed for tough applications. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (11 August 2005)
Windows-style interface covers full scope range
Tektronix has extended its MyScope user interface to its entire portfolio of mid-range and high-performance oscilloscopes. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (11 August 2005)
CCTV coverage of London in the spotlight
A case study at GSPx will describe the CCTV coverage of London and how this system has contributed to the investigation of the terrorist incidents.
News from Global Technology Conferences (11 August 2005)
Test software is optimised for TI chipsets
LitePoint Corp has released new IQfact turnkey production test software for Wi-Fi chipsets based on TI's TNETW1350A and TNETW1450 WLAN system solutions.
News from LitePoint Corp (11 August 2005)
Toggle switches are sealed on the panel
A new range of military style toggle switches feature moulded-in terminal inserts and a silicone membrane feature for IP67 front panel sealing.
News from Apem Components (11 August 2005)
Website speaks to German embedded developers
McObject has launched a German-language website to better serve the growing German embedded systems industry.
News from McObject (11 August 2005)
DSP emulator connects with Ethernet
The Blackhawk LAN560 is the first of its kind, integrated network device and JTAG emulator, which connects directly to a LAN, WAN or Wi-Fi via a 10/100Mbit/s Ethernet RJ45 connector.
News from Blackhawk (11 August 2005)
Laser source is in tune for testing
The Model 4200 tunable laser source offers 2000nm/s tuning over 150nm.
News from DBM Optics (11 August 2005)
3G expansion bands up for grabs?
In October EU member states will vote whether to introduce a technology-neutral approach to spectrum previously earmarked for 3G systems.
News from Informa Telecoms and Media (11 August 2005)
EM design software exploits 64bit Windows
Ansoft has released a Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 version of its industry-leading electromagnetic field simulation software for RF/microwave and high-speed digital design.
News from Ansoft Europe (11 August 2005)
Website is custom made
A new website reflects Danielson's commitment to customer service.
News from Danielson (UK) (11 August 2005)
Buffer/repeaters boost backplane integrity
National Semiconductor has added two new low-power, high-performance buffer/repeaters to its industry-leading portfolio of LVDS products.
News from National Semiconductor (11 August 2005)
Low power SRAMs come in 48-pin packages
Renesas Technology Europe has extended its 16Mbit advanced low power SRAM series with a TSOP I (48-pin) package device.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (11 August 2005)
Speedy setup added to USB-based radio chips
WirelessUSB radio-on-a-chip devices gain a new feature that provides a simple and intuitive method for users to pair a peripheral with the desired host.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (11 August 2005)
Fibre Channel adapters adopt PMC format
The new FibreAccess PMC modules offer all the functionality of the existing FibreAccess network access controllers (NACs) at lower cost and reduced power consumption.
News from DDC United Kingdom (11 August 2005)
Linux-based development for consumer electronics
Empower Technologies and Texas Instruments have released the LinuxDA for OMAP5910 development kit (LDK5910), running LinuxDA Embedded O/S (LEOs) by Empower.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (11 August 2005)
Rugged controller majors on multimedia
The AEC-6850 ruggedised control unit is the latest member of Aaeon's successful Boxer series.
News from Display Solutions (11 August 2005)
Convertor makes sense of sine/cosine signals
The iC-NQ is a high-resolution sine-to-digital convertor with alignment functions for analogue sine/cosine sensor signals supplied, for example, from optical or magnetic position encoders.
News from iC-Haus (11 August 2005)
Ultracapacitor module is battery alternative
The Maxwell Powercache PC-48 module provides a high reliability, maintenance-free alternative to batteries for short-term backup power.
News from Young Electronics Group (11 August 2005)
Toolkit adds signal processing to test setups
A new toolkit extends the LabView graphical development environment with cutting-edge measurement-oriented signal processing and analysis. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (11 August 2005)
Step-up convertor has wide input range
The LTC3458L is a 1.7A, 6V, 1.5MHz synchronous step-up DC/DC convertor with inrush current limiting and output disconnect. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (11 August 2005)
Advanced line speeds through flip-chip assembly
Universal Instruments has designed an advanced assembly line that can assemble over 2000 flip chips per hour on flexible circuits.
News from Universal Instruments (11 August 2005)
Alliance aims for environmental compliance
IHS and Foresite Systems have formed a strategic alliance to deliver a comprehensive offering for hazmat and environmental compliance.
News from IHS Engineering (11 August 2005)
Motherboard masters multimedia
The MB896 915GM Express Mini-ITX motherboard supports a socket for an Intel Pentium M or an Intel Celeron M processor and a memory slot for DDR2 400/533MHz SDRAM.
News from IBase Technology (11 August 2005)
Fast track to calibration
Electrical safety testing specialist Clare Instruments has introduced a special new fast track calibration service. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments (11 August 2005)
Acquisition enhances automotive EMC
Wurth Group has acquired Induktive Bauelemente (IBE) based in Thyrnau near Passau (Germany).
News from Wurth Elektronics UK (10 August 2005)
Catalogue expands to RF devices and transformers
Wurth Elektronik has launched its new 2005/2006 catalogue, featuring a host of new products.
News from Wurth Elektronics UK (10 August 2005)
Compact power module promises PFC compliance
A new smart power module uses a partial power factor correction switching convertor circuit topology, and is ideal for 1-3kW air conditioners.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (10 August 2005)
Connectors secure bus-based applications
Two connector systems from ODU can now be supplied to provide security in demanding bus-based industrial applications.
News from ODU UK (10 August 2005)
Assembly cells to the fore at ATExpo
Universal Instruments will highlight its Polaris and Polaris Junior assembly cells at ATExpo 2005.
News from Universal Instruments (10 August 2005)
Single-mode modules upgrade legacy links
A new matched pair of long-wavelength single-mode fibre-optic transmitter and receiver modules are designed to upgrade existing multimode links.
News from Laser Components (UK) (10 August 2005)
Online system speeds access to distributor stock
C and D Technologies has implemented a new electronic platform that provides distributor inventory information for viewing by customers via the Internet. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (10 August 2005)
Distributed analysis boosts simulation power
Ansoft has developed a new Distributed Analysis option for use with HFSS v10, Q3D Extractor v7 and Maxwell 3D v11.
News from Ansoft Europe (10 August 2005)
Ribbons handle high speed data transmission
Mini Delta Ribbon system products are designed for high level I/O applications such as telecomms, medical and broadcast equipment where space is at a premium.
News from Abacus Group (10 August 2005)
Linear regulator keeps it quiet
A miniature CMOS linear regulator boasts the lowest output noise in the industry and features high power supply ripple rejection, while consuming a mere 25uA of quiescent current.
News from National Semiconductor (10 August 2005)
M12 connectors turn to quick mating
With the Speedcon quick locking from Phoenix Contact, it only takes half a turn to make electrical connections with an M12 plug connector system. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (10 August 2005)
Kit offers quick route to fibre termination
The Xpress termination kit offers fast and reliable LC, SC and ST connector terminations for optical local area networks.
News from Molex UK (10 August 2005)
Power conversion reliability explained
Don Gerstle from C and D Technologies Power Electronics Division will present a paper on power conversion reliability at October's Power Electronics Technology conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (10 August 2005)
Weatherproof antenna extends low-power radio
New from EAD's Specialist Antenna Solutions Division, the RAH is a right-angle quarter-wavelength 433 MHz antenna with a reverse polarity SMA connector.
News from Embedded Antenna Design (10 August 2005)
Disk controller doubles acquisition speed
The StreamStor Amazon SATA disk controller features sustained performance of better than 400Mbyte/s - more than twice the speed of earlier StreamStor controllers.
News from Conduant Corp (10 August 2005)
Bosch acknowledges outstanding performance
A prestigious supplier award from Bosch acknowledges Elco's outstanding performance over the last two years with respect to quality, costs and on time delivery. Brochure Available
News from Elco Europe (10 August 2005)
Pentium M based SBC hosts XP Embedded designs
Arcom has further extended its range of ready-to-run development kits by introducing a Windows XP Embedded option for its Apollo Pentium M based single board computer.
News from Eurotech (10 August 2005)
Microcontrollers gain parallel programmer support
Industry standard microcontrollers from Goal Semiconductor are now supported by a variety of third party parallel programmers.
News from Goal Semiconductor (10 August 2005)
McKerrow specialises in metals and chemicals
Anne McKerrow has been promoted to Senior Specialist for Metals and Chemicals at Indium Corp.
News from Indium Corporation of America (10 August 2005)
Top-speed PowerPC enables real-time VME
The VP 754/20x is a single slot VME64x board designed around the Freescale 1.4GHz MPC7447A PowerPC processor and supporting up to 1.25Gbyte 266MHz DDR SDRAM.
News from Concurrent Technologies (10 August 2005)
Newsletter covers the latest tools
The latest edition of the Embedded Newsletter from Computer Solutions features several new microprocessor development and debugging tools.
News from Computer Solutions (10 August 2005)
Cambridge is home for wireless network innovation
Ember has continued its global expansion with the opening of new international facilities and the signing of new international customers and distributors.
News from Ember Europe (10 August 2005)
Handheld tool helps identify single-mode links
The FID-20 optical fibre identifier is a simple-to-use handheld real-time operational data detector for technicians installing and maintaining fibre links.
News from Fujikura Europe (10 August 2005)
Processor core family ups the ante
New releases of the patented ARC 700 processor core family feature significantly improved performance in both Dhrystone MIPS and frequency.
News from ARC International ( 9 August 2005)
8bit MCUs eat into consumer applications
The L Line (78K0/Lx2) series is the latest addition to the broad range of 8bit microcontrollers from NEC Electronics Corp.
News from NEC Electronics (Europe) ( 9 August 2005)
Frost and Sullivan award for APC
APC has received the 2005 Data Centre Solutions Company of the Year Award from growth consulting firm Frost and Sullivan.
News from American Power Conversion ( 9 August 2005)
Multifunction handheld majors on Bluetooth
User Application Article BlueCore technology can now be found inside Gizmondo - the new multi-entertainment handheld from Tiger Telematics.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio ( 9 August 2005)
Distributor adds powerful Central European support
Artesyn Technologies has appointed Sasco Holz as a distributor for power conversion products in Central Europe.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power ( 9 August 2005)
Ethernet convertors offer more bang for your buck
Kanda reckons the new Pro Series serial to Ethernet convertor units from Sena are a cut above anything else on the market.
News from Kanda.com ( 9 August 2005)
Kit speeds safety critical software verification
Esterel Technologies has added the CVK (Compiler Verification Kit) to its Scade Suite development tool for safety-critical embedded software applications.
News from Esterel Technologies ( 9 August 2005)
Milne joins with European fabless leaders
David Milne, CEO and Managing Director at Wolfson Microelectronics, has been elected to the FSA's inaugural European Leadership Council.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics ( 9 August 2005)
Active ORing reduces component count
International Rectifier has introduced a reference design for +12V, 100A ORing applications.
News from International Rectifier ( 9 August 2005)
Power management seminars come to Europe
Power management experts from National Semiconductor will go on tour to share the company's latest power management technology and design tools at a series of technical seminars.
News from National Semiconductor ( 9 August 2005)
Bridge chips futureproof storage interfaces
The OXUF924DSa and DSb provide external storage designers with a complete solution for bridging between SATA disks and USB2.0, FireWire400, FireWire800 and external SATA ports.
News from Oxford Semiconductor ( 9 August 2005)
PHY chip supports low-pin interface
SMSC has announced its support of the royalty-free ULPI specification through the availability of the company's USB3300 ULPI stand-alone peripheral, embedded host or On The Go transceiver.
News from SMSC ( 9 August 2005)
DSP boards embed video processing
Kane Computing and YMagic Technologies, Ma'abarot, Israel, have teamed up together to bring YMagic's DSP design and production packages to the UK market.
News from Kane Computing ( 9 August 2005)
Alliance aims for speedy PCI Express design
Altera is working with Texas Instruments to develop a PCI-SIG compliant, low-cost PCI Express solution using Altera's Cyclone II FPGAs and the latest generation TI x1 PHY chip.
News from Altera Europe ( 9 August 2005)
MCU design seminars go from coast to coast
Nu Horizons Electronics Corp is organising a multi-city US training seminar series cosponsored with Oki Semiconductor and IAR Systems.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp ( 9 August 2005)
Aspinall and Thapa expand power management group
Andy Aspinall and Khagendra Thapa have joined Zetex Semiconductors' Power Management Group as Systems Engineers.
News from Zetex ( 9 August 2005)
Display buffer brings LCD TVs up to speed
User Application Article Programmable display buffer widens viewing area in Samsung's advanced TFT-LCD televisions matching plasma performance.
News from Intersil ( 9 August 2005)
Transformers suit latest Ethernet standards
Available now from Wurth Elektronik is a range of LAN transformers aimed especially at PoE and gigabit Ethernet applications.
News from Wurth Elektronics UK ( 9 August 2005)
Power management ICs combine three functions
A new series of power management ICs combine a synchronous buck switching regulator, low dropout regulator and power-good function into single-chip solutions.
News from Microchip Technology ( 9 August 2005)
Transformers feature flexible configuration
Each device in the WE-Flex series of transformers consists of six independent windings which can be connected on the board as required.
News from Wurth Elektronics UK ( 9 August 2005)
Filter and balun come together
The WE-BPFB combines a bandpass filter and balun integrated in one LTCC component to save valuable space and cost.
News from Wurth Elektronics UK ( 9 August 2005)
Management module keeps watch over server racks
The RimatriX5 monitoring and remote management module offers security and remote maintenance from a single source. Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 9 August 2005)
LED driver keeps the current constant
New from Prema Semiconductor, the PR4130 is a constant current driver for controlling up to three LEDs in series.
News from Prema Semiconductor ( 9 August 2005)
Embedded Ethernet module comes with tool support
The MOD5270 is the first module based on Freescale Semiconductor's ColdFire MCF5270 processor.
News from NetBurner ( 9 August 2005)
Mothersole to deliver multicore keynote
Dave Mothersole, CTO and Director of Advanced Technology Development for Freescale Semiconductor's Networking and Computing Systems Group, will deliver a keynote address at GSPx 2005.
News from Global Technology Conferences ( 9 August 2005)
32-channel DACs boast top integration
The MAX5762-MAX5765 (16bit) and MAX5773-MAX5775 (14bit) are billed as the most precise and most compact 32-channel DACs that integrate a programmable offset and gain calibration algorithm.
News from Maxim Integrated Products ( 9 August 2005)
Fibre links set for airborne duties
Phasebridge has been awarded a contract for the development and manufacture of integrated fibre-optic transmitters and receivers for the AN/ALR-95 system on the P-3C Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
News from Emcore Corp ( 9 August 2005)
Contract covers novel mobile gun controller
Curtiss-Wright Controls has received a contract worth approximately $4 million from General Dynamics Land Systems in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
News from Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing, Video and Graphics ( 8 August 2005)
Stepper driver ICs are easy to interface
Two new DMOS microstepping motor driver integrated circuits come with built-in translator circuitry and output ratings of 35V and 1.5 A (2A peak).
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 8 August 2005)
DC supplies stand the test of aerospace
The Argantix KDC Series offers up to 15kW of DC power in a 5.25in (3U) chassis.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 8 August 2005)
PowerPC board leads conduction-cooled cPCI line
The PowerEngineC7 is the first member of a new family of rugged 3U CompactPCI embedded computers.
News from Thales Computers ( 8 August 2005)
Flexible blade server hosts mixed technologies
Nexcom has launched its most versatile blade server to date with the introduction of the new HS416A. Brochure Available
News from Nexcom UK ( 8 August 2005)
Alliance creates ready-to-run embedded systems
Diamond Systems has signed an agreement with Suntron Systems to create the OEM Ready Solutions programme.
News from Diamond Systems ( 8 August 2005)
Modulator driver suits high-speed optical systems
The TGA4953-SCC-SL is a surface-mount optical modulator driver that has been designed primarily for applications in OC-192 high-speed fibre-optic communication systems.
News from Link Microtek ( 8 August 2005)
Z-Alliance unveils new website
The Z-Alliance of Atmel, C and D Technologies and Power-One has unveiled its new website.
News from Power-One ( 8 August 2005)
Handheld platform hosts bespoke instruments
The Mosaic Handheld is a novel smart platform for designing custom portable instruments.
News from Mosaic Industries ( 8 August 2005)
Register online for regional show
Online preregistration is now open for Instrumentation South, which is being held at the Madejski Stadium, Reading on 5th and 6th October 2005.
News from Trident Exhibitions ( 8 August 2005)
Embedded Linux demos span the globe
Freescale Semiconductor is showcasing its embedded Linux solutions at LinuxWorld events this month in San Francisco and Beijing.
News from Freescale Semiconductor ( 8 August 2005)
Batteries boost density for telecomms backup
Saft offers a choice of three advanced battery technologies to provide backup power for telecomms infrastructure applications. Brochure Available
News from Saft Lithium Battery Division ( 8 August 2005)
New boss for Asia Pacific organisation
Assembleon Asia Pacific has appointed Goh Kee Tuan as Vice President/General Manager.
News from Assembléon ( 8 August 2005)
Italian distributor expands portfolio
Universal Instruments and Selettra have extended their distribution partnership in the Italian electronics market.
News from Universal Instruments ( 8 August 2005)
Electromagnetic design software shares its secrets
The latest release of HFSS introduces new capabilities for design-flow efficiency that allow users to easily share CAD models and results across existing CAD/CAE products.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 8 August 2005)
Common-mode choke shrinks to chip scale
The DLPONS is billed as the world's smallest common-mode choke coil for high-speed differential transmission line noise suppression. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe ( 8 August 2005)
Catalogue is a must for analogue design engineers
More than 50 new product lines have been added to Rhopoint Components' latest 200 page components catalogue.
News from Rhopoint Components ( 8 August 2005)
Microcoax connectors snap to it
Huber+Suhner has introduced a new versatile 65GHz microcoax snap connector series.
News from Huber+Suhner ( 8 August 2005)
Transformers suit noise-sensitive equipment
Shilchar's R-core transformers are manufactured using a novel rectangular core with a round cross-section, and are available with ratings up to 1200VA.
News from MRC Components ( 8 August 2005)
Supervisors feature programmable delays
The new XC6108 and XC6109 are 0.8uA low-power-consumption supervisors that enable a delay time to be set up externally by connecting only a single capacitor to the IC's delay capacitor pin.
News from Torex Semiconductor ( 8 August 2005)
Photocouplers protect AC circuits
Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded its range of photocoupler parts with two new devices that will reduce board space and improve performance in home appliances and other AC power applications.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe ( 8 August 2005)
DC/DC convertors add RoHS compliance
Recom has redesigned its well established RY-xxxxSCL/DCL series of 1W, regulated DC/DC convertors to comply with RoHS regulations.
News from Recom International Power ( 8 August 2005)
Chinese ODM to pioneer TD-SCDMA location
Shanghai Simcom is to integrate Matrix high accuracy location technology into a range of devices for GSM, 3G/W-CDMA and TD-SCDMA markets.
News from Cambridge Positioning Systems ( 8 August 2005)
Free-to-air tuner comes down to one chip
A new device is billed as the industry's first single-chip satellite tuner for free-to-air satellite DTV receivers.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor ( 8 August 2005)
India and China drive mobile expansion
The global mobile market is forecast to pass 2 billion subscribers this year and be approaching 3 billion by the end of 2010.
News from Informa Telecoms and Media ( 8 August 2005)
Report details growth of SiC microelectronics
The market for Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices will exceed $50 million by 2009, according to a new study by WTC, a market research company located in Munich.
News from WTC Wicht Technologie Consulting ( 8 August 2005)
CSTN display has industrial aspirations
Densitron has added a new industrial size CSTN display to its already extensive portfolio of colour displays. Brochure Available
News from Densitron Display Solutions ( 8 August 2005)
Software takes on SoC register management
New software boosts SoC design efficiency by automating the generation and management of the vast numbers of on-chip control registers in complex chip designs.
News from Denali Software ( 8 August 2005)
Development system boosts Bluetooth voice quality
Clear Voice Capture technology is now available as part of the BlueLab development system.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio ( 8 August 2005)
More options for programmable supplies
Delta Elektronika has added two new output options to its popular SM 1500 series of programmable power supplies.
News from Safety Power Group ( 8 August 2005)
Manufacturing facility adds value
A new value added manufacturing facility provides assembly, test, production and fitting of touch screen assemblies to TFT, LCD and single board computer system solutions.
News from Display Technology ( 8 August 2005)
PWM patent hearing set for January 2006
Power Integrations' case against System General Corp at the US International Trade Commission is scheduled to begin on 18th January 2006. Brochure Available
News from Power Integrations ( 8 August 2005)
Heated holder aids nanoscale research
Hitachi High-Technologies has introduced a directly heated specimen holder for use with the high resolution HD-2300 scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM).
News from Hitachi High-Technologies (Electron Microscopy) ( 8 August 2005)
Level shifter has automatic direction sensor
Novel universal level shifter technology allows designers to use a bidirectional automatic direction sensor for supporting different voltage levels being designed into next-generation applications.
News from Pericom Semiconductor Corp ( 8 August 2005)
Switching controller takes on system duties
A dual step-down synchronous switching controller integrates tracking for sequencing multiple voltage rails, a PLL for precision synchronisation and PolyPhase operation for reducing input capacitance. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 8 August 2005)
Supertransmissive LCD is a natural performer
NEC Electronics Europe is shipping samples of a new 12.1in SVGA amorphous silicon TFT LCD module.
News from NEC Electronics (Europe) ( 8 August 2005)
Control switches meet RoHS requirements
The EAO Series 44 range of industrial control switches now meets the latest RoHS Directive restricting the use of hazardous substances in electronic equipment. Brochure Available
News from EAO ( 8 August 2005)
Frugal op amps boast low noise and distortion
New single and dual op amps are well suited for power-sensitive applications such as portable instrumentation, high-channel-count measurement and medical applications.
News from Analog Devices ( 8 August 2005)
GPS receivers are easy to integrate
A new family of 12-channel GPS receiver modules can be quickly and easily implemented into customer designs.
News from RF Solutions ( 8 August 2005)
Thermal management line comes onboard
Symmetry Electronics is now authorised to promote and sell Andigilog's thermal management devices throughout the USA, Canada and Mexico.
News from Symmetry Electronics ( 8 August 2005)
IP phone solution set for Chinese development
TCL Communications Equipment (Huizhou) and Texas Instruments are working to integrate TI's VoIP and broadband technology into TCL's innovative IP phone solutions.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 8 August 2005)
Design for excellence
Technical Background Article Design for excellence is a philosophy that promotes rapid and successful products by encouraging communication and co-operation, says Nik Vyas.
News from UK CAM ( 8 August 2005)
Resettable fuses go lead-free
TDA Elektronic Technology has introduced lead-free versions of its CPTC series of resettable fuses. Brochure Available
News from TDA Elektronic Technology ( 8 August 2005)
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