News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 August
to Saturday 20 August 2005
DACs are optimised for baseband transmission
A family of 10 low-power high-dynamic-performance pin-compatible 12, 14 and 16bit dual DACs come with with update rates up to 500Msample/s.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (19 August 2005)
Browser-based user interface proves popular
ANT's next generation browser-based user interface software, ANT Galio, is now available on IPTV set-top boxes from six leading developers.
News from ANT (19 August 2005)
Waveguide filters absorb rather than reflect
New absorptive harmonic waveguide filters avoid the potential damage that reflective filters can cause when used with high-power microwave amplifiers.
News from Link Microtek (19 August 2005)
Op amp portfolio moves to video applications
ON Semiconductor has moved into the high-speed operational amplifier market with four new devices designed for the rapidly growing low-power video applications space.
News from ON Semiconductor (19 August 2005)
Macromedia integrates voice processing algorithms
User Application Article Spirit's award-winning voice products have been integrated into Macromedia Breeze 5, to ensure superior voice quality in this Flash-based enterprise communication and collaboration solution.
News from Spirit DSP (19 August 2005)
PCI Express speeds measurement control
Engineers can now use National MXI-Express kits for PCI Express control of PXI and CompactPCI systems. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (19 August 2005)
Phase-locked oscillator suits digital radio needs
A new fully integrated InGaP HBT phase-locked oscillator covers point-to-point/multipoint, test equipment, industrial and Vsat subscriber applications from 14.7 to 15.4GHz.
News from MRC Components (19 August 2005)
Push-pull connectors use ball-bearing coupling
New from Aerco is the ABXS range of miniature push-pull connectors made by AB Connectors.
News from Aerco (19 August 2005)
Adapter puts half-brick convertors onboard
The ZTAH terminal adapter offers a simple, quick and cost effective alternative to board mounting standard PCB pin half brick size DC/DC convertors.
News from Powerstax (19 August 2005)
Mass imaging turns to IC thermal management
DEK has successfully applied its mass imaging techniques to improve the uniformity of thermal interface material deposited between a silicon die and its package lid.
News from DEK (19 August 2005)
TI sets gold standard for RoHS transition
Texas Instruments devised its RoHS "Gold" strategy to offer easy solutions to RoHS component transition challenges.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (19 August 2005)
Lead-free conversion gathers pace
More than 5000 of Analog Devices' most commonly used ICs are available now in Pb-free packages, and the total will exceed 9000 by the end of 2005.
News from Analog Devices (19 August 2005)
RF power detector boasts wideband coverage
The AD8319 accurately measures RF signals from 1MHz to 10GHz, and delivers an exceptional combination of low power, small packaging and fast output response time.
News from Analog Devices (19 August 2005)
Optical sensors help save backlight power
Novel light-to-current optical sensors combine a photodiode and a current amplifier on a single chip.
News from Intersil (19 August 2005)
Fingerprint sensors offer easy route to biometrics
AuthenTec, the world leader in biometric fingerprint sensor innovation, has appointed Alpha Micro Components as the distributor of its products within the UK and Ireland.
News from Alpha Micro Components (19 August 2005)
3D graphics run on Qualcomm mobile platform
Hybrid Graphics Rasteroid OpenGL ES 3D graphics technology is now available for Qualcomm's Brew solution.
News from Hybrid Graphics (19 August 2005)
Multiplexers and switches take centre stage
Omron is using ECOC 2005 to introduce new versions of its multiplexer/demultiplexer devices for metro edge, storage and access networks.
News from Omron Electronics (19 August 2005)
Key touch sensor covers a perfect ten
The QT1101-QTouch charge-transfer integrated circuit is a self-contained digital controller capable of detecting near-proximity or touch on up to 10 individual keys.
News from Quantum Research Group (19 August 2005)
Microwave cables and assemblies updated
Huber+Suhner has published an updated version of its microwave cables and assemblies general catalogue.
News from Huber+Suhner (19 August 2005)
Smith fills space onboard
ON Semiconductor has appointed Robert H Smith to its Board of Directors.
News from ON Semiconductor (19 August 2005)
Bosch orders deep reactive ion etch system
Surface Technology Systems has received an order for its new Pegasus deep reactive ion etch system from leading automotive MEMS device manufacturer Robert Bosch.
News from Surface Technology Systems (19 August 2005)
Advantech signs for Eastern coverage
World Micro Components has signed a regional authorised distribution agreement with the Embedded Computing Division of Advantech, covering the Eastern region of the USA.
News from World Micro Components (19 August 2005)
ATE speeds through multiple memory tests
A new automatic tester for multichip package memory devices achieves high throughput by testing up to 512 devices in parallel.
News from Advantest (Europe) (18 August 2005)
Multifunction acquisition comes to PCI Express
The new NI PCIe-6251 and NI PCIe-6259 DAQ devices combine the high-performance PCI Express bus with the technology advancements of National Instruments M Series DAQ. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (18 August 2005)
Beganto and Mouser sample success
Beganto has announced a new sample fulfillment feature for its Design Winner system, the online tracking process that facilitates managing component opportunities for component manufacturers.
News from Beganto (18 August 2005)
Ku-band power amp comes in plastic package
Mimix Broadband has a new Ku-band gallium arsenide (GaAs) power amplifier module (PAM) offered in a low-cost 4 x 4mm, plastic QFN package.
News from Mimix Broadband (18 August 2005)
Connectors made to aerospace quality levels
Sabritec has received certification to AS9100 Rev B.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Sabritec (18 August 2005)
Real-time software adds device management
Kuka Controls has developed a new real-time device manager, which is included with the latest versions of its CeWin and VxWin real-time software extensions.
News from Kuka Controls (18 August 2005)
Motorola signs for cellular applications platform
TTPCom is to license its Ajar cellular applications platform to Motorola for the development of select low-cost mass market mobile devices.
News from TTPCom (18 August 2005)
Step-down synchronous controller keeps its cool
The LTC3731H is a PolyPhase step-down synchronous controller with guaranteed operation and precision for junction temperatures as high as 140C. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (18 August 2005)
Quality mark guarantees Bluetooth interoperability
CSR is working with independent technical support company TMTI (Talk Me Through It) to drive Bluetooth device compatibility and enhance end-user experience of mobile Bluetooth technology.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (18 August 2005)
Wirewound components explained
An updated 16 page publication presents the steps a designer should take to achieve the most cost-effective wirewound component to meet a specific requirement.
News from North Devon Electronics (18 August 2005)
Olesen replaces Bergqvist as Vice Chairman
Christian Olesen, CTO of Mobitex Technology has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Board for the Mobitex Association.
News from Mobitex Association (18 August 2005)
Cost-effective EDA tools prove popular in Europe
EDA Solutions reports 22% growth in annual sales of Tanner EDA analogue and mixed-signal tools in the financial year to the end of May 2005.
News from EDA Solutions (18 August 2005)
Ferrite features low core loss
A new low-loss ferrite material targets the market for switching power supplies, adapters for notebook PCs and CCFL LCD backlights.
News from TDK Electronics Europe (18 August 2005)
Collins identifies customer needs
Kevin Collins has joined the Indium Corporation Inside Sales Department as the Global Account Specialist.
News from Indium Corporation of America (18 August 2005)
High-flux LEDs have tiny footprint
Available now from Marktech Optoelectronics is Cotco's new Mini Dorado series of high performance LEDs.
News from Marktech Optoelectronics (18 August 2005)
Graphical development targets Blackfin processors
The NI LabView Embedded Module for ADI Blackfin processors provides design engineers early access to a seamless, graphical dataflow development paradigm to directly target Blackfin processors. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (18 August 2005)
Thermistors aid handheld temperature compensation
A new series of surface mount NTC thermistors is specifically designed for temperature compensation and control applications in handheld and portable electronic equipment. Brochure Available
News from AVX (18 August 2005)
Triple-PowerPC SBC set for space duties
Orbital Sciences Corp has selected Maxwell's SCS750 single board computer (SBC) to manage payload data for NASA's Glory earth sciences mission.
News from Maxwell Technologies (18 August 2005)
Research targets cognitive radio technology
Tektronix is conducting joint research with the Mobile and Portable Radio Research Group at Virginia Tech in the development of cognitive radio technology. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (18 August 2005)
Boost convertor powers uniform LED backlights
A noninverting boost DC/DC convertor integrated circuit provides a programmable constant-current output of up to 32V from a 2.5-10V DC input for driving white LEDs in series for backlighting.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (18 August 2005)
Moynihan adds hands-on company-building experience
Kevin Moynihan, a former executive at Cadence Design Systems, has joined Gradient Design Automation as Vice President of Marketing.
News from Gradient Design Automation (18 August 2005)
Licence cuts the cost of soft core development
A low cost software development licence is now available for the PrKernelv4 real-time operating system, specifically designed for Nios II soft-core processors on Altera's FPGAs.
News from Logic Technology (17 August 2005)
Programme unites circuit developers worldwide
The new SchmartDeveloper Programme will allow people from around the world to design and post, circuit schematics for popular circuit blocks for use in the SchmartBoard prototyping platform.
News from Schmartboard (17 August 2005)
Convertor chip steps down from 24V supplies
The iC-WD step-down DC/DC convertor is now available with both 3.3 and 5V outputs.
News from iC-Haus (17 August 2005)
Real-time platform in European offensive
Esmertec and Logic Technology have signed a reseller agreement that leverages Logic Technology's extensive network in Europe to offer OSVM, Esmertec's real-time object-oriented software platform.
News from Esmertec (17 August 2005)
Power management prototype nears completion
Green Power Technologies has developed an environmentally sensitive, proprietary technology that helps power electronics designers battle the complexity of power factor correction circuits.
News from Green Power Technologies (17 August 2005)
Subsidiary focuses on event-based test technology
Advantest Technology Solutions is a new subsidiary company set up to supply semiconductor design verification systems using event-based test technology.
News from Advantest (Europe) (17 August 2005)
Debugger is aware of mission-critical RTOS
Lauterbach now offers kernel awareness for the LynxOS-178 real time operating system from LynuxWorks.
News from Lauterbach (17 August 2005)
Top-ten ranking confirms customer satisfaction
The latest VLSI Research rankings of semiconductor equipment manufacturers put Advantest among the top 10 suppliers for the 17th consecutive year.
News from Advantest (Europe) (17 August 2005)
Alliances enhance low-power ecosystem
QuickLogic Europe has joined both the SD Card Association and the CE-ATA organisation.
News from QuickLogic (17 August 2005)
Credit-card-sized controller on show
Micro-Robotics will demonstrate new CAN protocol and IDE software for its VM-1 credit-card-sized control computer on Stand 416 at Instrumentation Southern. Brochure Available
News from Micro-Robotics (17 August 2005)
Five-port switch brings PCI Express to new tasks
The PEX 8508 is the first five-port PCIe switch for applications such as high-end printers, multichannel network adapter cards and notebook-docking stations.
News from PLX Technology Europe (17 August 2005)
Software tools set for F-35 duties
Aversan has selected Aonix software tools to support its work on the F-35 (Joint Strike Fighter) PTMSC controller software design and embedded test software design and verification.
News from Aonix (17 August 2005)
Site licence covers 10,000 HDL simulators
Aldec has signed a site licence for 10,000 Riviera HDL simulators to be installed at Renesas Design Viet Nam.
News from Aldec (17 August 2005)
Guide gets technical about power supplies
XP Power has published a 136-page technical guide for power supply specifiers.
News from XP Power (17 August 2005)
Software speeds convertor evaluation
NI SignalExpress now includes Analog Devices' ADIsimADC ADC modelling software to provide engineers with a virtual benchtop for device simulation and evaluation. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (17 August 2005)
Partners receive global rcognition
Tektronix has named four companies as "Worldwide Partners of the Year" for outstanding commitment to technical expertise, creating demand and providing exceptional logistics, service and support. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (17 August 2005)
Samsung certifies green credentials
Zetex Semiconductors has been certified by Samsung Electronics as an Eco-Partner affiliate company.
News from Zetex (17 August 2005)
Software tests real-world noise performance
To test mobile handsets for real-world noise conditions, Aeroflex is now including an AWGN (additive white Gaussian noise) source with its IQCreator software.
News from Aeroflex (17 August 2005)
Voice processor improves hands-free communication
Zarlink Semiconductor has introduced the first in a family of voice processing chips aimed at improving voice quality and reducing noise in hands-free communication devices.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (17 August 2005)
Bit-error-rate tester targets 10Gbit/s systems
A new compact, portable bit-error-rate tester is dedicated to high-speed measurements in the 10Gbit/s band.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (17 August 2005)
Web server embeds real-time control
New from Real Time Logic is the Barracuda embedded web server for Embedded Linux.
News from Real Time Logic (17 August 2005)
Optical test and measurement at ECOC
Yokogawa is featuring a number of new optical test and measurement products at ECOC 2005.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (16 August 2005)
Fibre connectors shrink to half the size
3M Hot Melt LC connectors are now available to data and telecommunications professionals who install fibre optic networks.
News from 3M Telecommunications and Networks (16 August 2005)
Server appliance provides network-based storage
The latest addition to Axiomtek's Fastora range of network storage solutions is the new NAS-104AW server appliance.
News from Axiomtek (16 August 2005)
Sales team races for cancer research
Three members of the Abacus Group sales team have raised in excess of GBP 500 for cancer research at the recent Race for Life.
News from Abacus Group (16 August 2005)
Touchmonitor suits counter-top kiosk designs
The new 1515L 15in LCD touchmonitor is a cost-effective touch solution for systems integrators and resellers in the retail and hospitality markets.
News from Elo Touchsystems (16 August 2005)
EDA tools get to grips with power managed designs
MVSIM is billed as the world's first electronic design automation solution for verification of power managed designs.
News from ArchPro Design Automation (16 August 2005)
Larger format for stainless-steel switch
Schurter has added a new 30mm stainless steel switch to its existing MSM series, which is already available in 16, 19 and 22mm mounting diameters. Brochure Available
News from Schurter Input Systems (16 August 2005)
Ducasse to follow value added model
Icore International has appointed Xavier Ducasse as its new Interconnect Business Unit Manager.
News from Icore International (16 August 2005)
Alliance targets advanced digital entertainment
A-Max Technology is to support TI's DSP technology for developing and manufacturing two advanced portable digital entertainment products.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (16 August 2005)
Schmits takes over presidency
Dover Technologies has appointed Jeroen Schmits as President of Universal Instruments Corp.
News from Universal Instruments (16 August 2005)
Analyser is dedicated to PCI Express development
Designed for debugging, testing and validating the PCI Express protocol, the Vanguard Express analyser allows testing of x1, x4 and x8 PCI Express card-edge and XMC form factors. Brochure Available
News from Vmetro (16 August 2005)
TCP/IP protocol stack comes with free RTOS
Users of Altera's Nios II soft core who purchase eSol's PrConnect2 embedded re-entrant TCP/IP protocol stack can now get the PrKernelv4 RTOS for free.
News from Logic Technology (16 August 2005)
Connectors meet military and aerospace needs
Microdot connectors can be used for numerous applications such as avionics, in-flight entertainment, military instrumentation, radar systems, control systems, missile and optical. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (16 August 2005)
Multicore processor is optimised for H.264 codec
A breakthrough processor architecture for high-definition (HD) video encoding has been launched by Santa Clara-based Telairity Semiconductor.
News from Telairity Semiconductor (16 August 2005)
Radio modems suit hazardous locations
MaxStream now offers Class I, Division 2 certified wireless radio modems.
News from MaxStream (16 August 2005)
ArWest commits to Blackfin
ArWest Communications has chosen the Analog Devices Blackfin as its core processing platform, citing Blackfin's ability to handle both microcontroller and signal processing tasks.
News from Analog Devices (16 August 2005)
Special role for Glazer
Adam J Glazer has joined the management team for the Electronic Distribution Show and Conference (EDS) as Director of Special Services.
News from Electronic Distribution Show Corporation (16 August 2005)
RTOS supports LabView Embedded
The INtime real-time operating system for Intel architecture processors now supports the National Instruments LabView Embedded Development Module.
News from TenAsys Corporation (16 August 2005)
New American deal for Swiss supplies
Power Sources Unlimited has been appointed as a franchised US and Canadian distributor for Traco Electronics.
News from Power Sources Unlimited (16 August 2005)
DSP portfolio gains Asian representation
Myonghwa Net has signed to represent Adaptive Digital's entire portfolio of DSP algorithms, chips and solutions in Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
News from Adaptive Digital Technologies (16 August 2005)
Let the good times roll (again)
The industry is rolling again with good times, happy days and renaissance, argues Dave Sonnier, Chief Technology Officer, Agere Systems.
News from Agere Systems (16 August 2005)
Compact models integrate thermal and EMC design
Flomerics has released a new version of its integrated analysis environment for physical design of electronics, with improved communication between thermal and EMC simulation. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (15 August 2005)
Bench supply runs up to 60V
TTi has enhanced its best-selling CPX400 laboratory DC power supply with a new model with an extended voltage range.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (15 August 2005)
Dual EL lamp drivers cover a big area
The HV841 and the HV839 are high voltage driver ICs designed to drive two electroluminescent (EL) lamps with a combined area of up to 3.5in2.
News from Supertex (15 August 2005)
Abcor to cover southern states
Conduant Corp has appointed Texas-based Abcor Systems to represent it in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma.
News from Conduant Corp (15 August 2005)
Quarter VGA modules boast high contrast
The new 240320 series of QVGA modules from Displaytech can be supplied with or without a fully featured Sitronix LC212 controller. Brochure Available
News from GPEG International (15 August 2005)
Yellow LEDs are brighter
Available now from Marktech Optoelectronics is Cotco's new AYL series of high performance LEDs.
News from Marktech Optoelectronics (15 August 2005)
cPCI board offers heavyweight signal processing
The SignalMasterQuad is a new Lyrtech CompactPCI signal processing board, now being sold in the UK by Kane Computing (KCL).
News from Kane Computing (15 August 2005)
Ideal light source has lower running costs
Olympus Life and Material Science Europa has today announced the availability of the new Exfo X-Cite 120 fluorescent light source for its microscopes. Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (15 August 2005)
Mass imaging solutions on show in Munich
Between 15th and 18th November, Productronica 2005 will witness DEK presenting an impressive range of industry-leading high accuracy mass imaging solutions from Hall A4, Booth 305.
News from DEK (15 August 2005)
Industrial thin client is a cool runner
The eBox-III from Datasound Laboratories is an 800MHz industrial thin client based on the new Via Eden-N CPU.
News from Datasound Laboratories (15 August 2005)
Novel service offers online access to free samples
A "quickie" survey of engineers at the recent Embedded Systems Conference highlighted shortcomings in the way designers access component samples to complete their design projects.
News from Beganto (15 August 2005)
Distribution show returns to Las Vegas
An invigorated Electronic Distribution Show and Conference will return to the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas next May with a new volunteer team on top of the planning.
News from Electronic Distribution Show Corporation (15 August 2005)
Patented tubing promises active cooling solutions
CPS has recently been awarded a patent for tubing integrally enveloped within AlSiC thermal management composite materials for active cooling solutions.
News from CPS Corp (15 August 2005)
Workshops make sense of lead-free process residues
Foresite will hold the latest in its series of two-day workshops in Boston, Minneapolis, San Jose and Seattle this autumn.
News from Foresite (15 August 2005)
Copper and fibre solutions on show at IBC
ADC Krone will exhibit its extended range of products and solutions at IBC 2005 on Stand 10.220 in the RAI Conference Centre in Amsterdam from 9th to 13th September.
News from ADC Krone (15 August 2005)
Camera module offers a new angle on inspection
Automatic optical inspection (AOI) systems from Goepel Electronic guarantee higher fault coverage thanks to the development of a new camera module. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic (15 August 2005)
USB mezzanine card is RoHS compliant
New from BVM is a five-port conduction cooled USB controller module for 32bit CompactPCI and VMEbus systems.
News from BVM (15 August 2005)
Databook brings convertor ranges together
The new C and D Technologies DC/DC convertors product databook provides details on single- and multiple-output DC/DC convertors with power ratings from 0.25 to 340W. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (15 August 2005)
Thermal grease fills wide and narrow gaps
T660 high performance thermal grease from Chomerics has been designed for use in high power applications that require maximum thermal performance.
News from Chomerics Europe (15 August 2005)
Handheld enclosure family adds more options
Hammond Electronics has extended its 1551 family of miniature general purpose ABS enclosures.
News from Hammond Electronics (15 August 2005)
Wafer bumping goes lead-free
IC Interconnect now offers lead-free bumping as a standard service offering.
News from IC Insights (15 August 2005)
Compact driver supplies 1W for LEDs
The LTC3490 is a synchronous boost DC/DC convertor optimised for driving high current white LEDs. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (15 August 2005)
New facility produces state-of-the-art stencils
MicroStencil has opened a new production facility for the manufacture of ultra-fine-pitch screen printing stencils.
News from Microstencil (15 August 2005)
Combined controller cuts consumption
The NCP1603 is a combo PFC/PWM controller with integrated standby and high-voltage startup capabilities.
News from ON Semiconductor (15 August 2005)
Conference incorporates IPC symposium
Premier EDA Solutions will hold its annual conference near Bracknell, UK, on 6th and 7th September 2005.
News from Premier EDA Solutions (15 August 2005)
LED-based sensors cover full mouse spectrum
Agilent Technologies has released three new LED-based optical mouse sensors, each claiming industry-best features. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (15 August 2005)
High frequency circuit materials on show
Rogers will be showing its high frequency circuit materials for use in commercial applications at this year's Antenna Systems Show on 22nd and 23rd September 2005 in Santa Clara, California.
News from Rogers Corp (15 August 2005)
Iberian peninsula gains local support
TTI Europe has inaugurated its new offices in Barcelona, Spain. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe (15 August 2005)
Upgrade for signal- and power-integrity analysis
Ansoft Corp has upgraded its full-wave electromagnetic-field simulator optimised for signal- and power-integrity analysis of high-performance PCBs and IC packages.
News from Ansoft Europe (15 August 2005)
Boundary scan controllers switch to PXI
Goepel Electronic has developed new PXI based boundary scan controllers for its Scanflex boundary scan hardware platform. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic (15 August 2005)
Kit kickstarts microcontroller development
Available ex-stock from DT Electronics is the AT91SAM7S64-IAR microcontroller development kit.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (15 August 2005)
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