News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 October
to Saturday 15 October 2005
Dual core modem streams video
At its technology forum in Munich next week, Freescale Semiconductor will be streaming video using high speed download packet access category five, 3.6Mbit/s class technology.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (14 October 2005)
Management role for intelligent switch controller
The VIA Networking Atlantic VT6528 Ethernet 26-port switch controller is an intelligent single-chip switch controller featuring advanced management and security technologies.
News from VIA Technologies (14 October 2005)
Software aids residential gateway differentiation
Texas Instruments and Ashley Laurent have developed additional software options for manufacturers to differentiate their DSL-based residential gateway products.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (14 October 2005)
Reference designs cover fixed and mobile WiMAX
A new family of complete reference designs cover both fixed and mobile WiMAX for mobile station and basestation designs.
News from picoChip Designs (14 October 2005)
Flying probe tester comes into line
Itochu's Takaya flying probe test range has been developed to an even higher level with the introduction of the new APT-9411A.
News from Itochu Europe (14 October 2005)
IP generators aid wireless design
AccelChip has added three new AccelWare intellectual property generators to its popular AccelWare Advanced Math Toolkit.
News from AccelChip (14 October 2005)
Processor powers fingerprint-recognition modules
User Application Article Fingerprint specialist Suprema is using the Analog Devices Blackfin to drive its Unifinger SFM3000 and SFM3500 fingerprint-recognition modules.
News from Analog Devices (14 October 2005)
PoE device server gains faster operating system
Visitors to this year's Cartes exhibition in Paris will be able to witness the power of the world's smallest power-over-Ethernet server.
News from Alpha Micro Components (14 October 2005)
Cellular design software has split personality
Clarify WCDMA/GSM is a new version of the leading wireless propagation and interference management solution that simultaneously supports both WCDMA and GSM networks.
News from PCTEL (14 October 2005)
USB microcontroller shrinks into 5mm square BGA
Cypress Semiconductor today introduced the world's smallest high-speed USB 2.0 programmable microcontroller.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (14 October 2005)
Alliance marries WiMAX chips with antennas
ArrayComm and Telecis Wireless have signed a joint development agreement to create products for the upcoming WiMAX "e" (mobile) standard.
News from Telecis Wireless (14 October 2005)
Compact laser modules suit handheld devices
A new range of compact 8mm-diameter laser diode modules will appeal to customers requiring a small laser module to be integrated into systems and handheld instrumentation where space is at a premium. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (14 October 2005)
Clarke to cover VoIP challenges
David Clarke from Pika Technologies will be taking part in an interactive session on "VoIP without DSPs: challenges and opportunities" at TMC's Internet Telephony Conference.
News from Pika Technologies (14 October 2005)
Sevis signs for CompactPCI chassis support
Hybricon Corp and Sevis Systems have signed an agreement that integrates Hybricon's backplane and PAC-2000 packaging technologies into the chassis component of Sevis' signalling ASE platform.
News from Hybricon Corp (14 October 2005)
Inductors and transformers meet military needs
Focus EDL has released several new series of ruggedised inductors and transformers designed for modern military and aerospace power applications.
News from Focus EDL (14 October 2005)
Flip chip bonder aids device miniaturisation
A new flip chip bonder offers an all-in-one process for mounting and bonding in high precision applications.
News from TDK Electronics Europe (14 October 2005)
Attenuators aim for infrastructure applications
The new AS-SMA series of step attenuators has been designed to provide exceptional performance at pricing to suit the budgets of the commercial wireless communications sector.
News from Link Microtek (14 October 2005)
Designs target entry-level HD radio receivers
IBiquity Digital Corp has released new reference designs for tabletop and home HD radio receivers.
News from iBiquity Digital Corp (14 October 2005)
Chinese OEMs commit to HD radio
IBiquity Digital has licensed four new manufacturers to develop HD radio modules and receivers.
News from iBiquity Digital Corp (14 October 2005)
Platform promises FPGA-based supercomputing
The revolutionary new Mitrion platform makes supercomputing performance accessible to a broader market of scientists, researchers and software developers.
News from Mitrionics (14 October 2005)
Embedded database partners with MontaVista Linux
The combination of the db.* embedded database and the fast, flexible and easy-to-use MontaVista Linux OS creates an ideal development platform for alternative and resource-constrained devices.
News from Ittia (14 October 2005)
Red LEDs boast significantly brighter output
AHR red LEDs from Cotco provide an output that is significantly brighter than products currently available on the market today.
News from Marktech Optoelectronics (14 October 2005)
Chipset cuts transceivers down to three devices
A new GaAs MMIC 13/15GHz chipset combines a highly integrated image reject receiver and transmitter with a compact two-stage power amplifier.
News from Mimix Broadband (14 October 2005)
Sunjet brings TV designs to Taiwan
iKonvergenz has appointed Sunjet Components Corp as its representative in Taiwan.
News from iKonvergenz (14 October 2005)
IP package puts Serial Attached SCSI on chip
Ceva-SAS is a comprehensive new solution for implementing Serial Attached SCSI in SoC designs.
News from Ceva (14 October 2005)
Op amp and references aid instrumentation design
A JFET-input op amp and a family of low power voltage references are optimised for a combination of high precision, ultrasmall footprint and very low power consumption.
News from Analog Devices (13 October 2005)
Automated meter reading system uses ZigBee
User Application Article Leading Danish electricity company NESA is to deploy the first ZigBee-enabled system for automated meter reading (AMR) in Europe.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (13 October 2005)
Savvy and service proves a winning combination
PCB specialist ALR Services celebrates its 10th anniversary this month.
News from ALR Services (13 October 2005)
Connector system saves space in the dock
The CradleCon connector system offers a compact solution for applications using a cradle docking function such as digital cameras, audio players, mobile phones and other portable consumer items.
News from Molex UK (13 October 2005)
Compact buck regulator is ideal for Xscale
The LTC3447 is a 600mA high-efficiency current-mode buck regulator in a 3 x 3mm DFN-10 package. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (13 October 2005)
Translator expands infrastructure tests to 3G
The TX501 RF multiband translator enables network equipment developers to test infrastructure operating in 3GPP frequency Bands I to VI using existing 3G Band I test mobiles.
News from Aeroflex (13 October 2005)
MoD to test CW Doppler radar
BAE Systems has been awarded a $2 million contract to provide a CW Doppler radar to the UK Aberporth Test and Evaluation Range, operated by QinetiQ on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
News from BAE Systems Aerospace Controls (13 October 2005)
Ethernet chips enable tigerish gigabit switches
User Application Article SMC Networks has begun shipping the first in a new line of gigabit workgroup switches, the TigerSwitch 1000, powered by Agere Systems' industry-leading Ethernet chips.
News from Agere Systems (13 October 2005)
Spread spectrum transceivers go further
Aerocomm has added a long range mode to its family of 900MHz spread spectrum transceivers.
News from Aerocomm (13 October 2005)
Short travel keyboards suit industrial tasks
RDS has teamed up with Belgian based keyboard manufacturer NSI to introduces a new range of IP67 sealed short travel keyboards.
News from Review Display Systems (13 October 2005)
Eighth-brick convertor takes on quarter-brick role
SynQor has expanded its Giga family of eighth-brick DC/DC convertors with the addition of a 75W/12V output device. Brochure Available
News from SynQor Europe (13 October 2005)
Oscillator needs no divider for 4MHz operation
The CX3225SB is the world's first miniature low-frequency quartz crystal unit that oscillates in the 4MHz frequency range.
News from Kyocera Corp (13 October 2005)
RFID unit connects up to four antennas
Omron is releasing an RFID reader/writer which is compatible with UHF frequency bands.
News from Omron Corp (13 October 2005)
BiCMOS process boasts GaAs-level performance
QUBiC4X is the latest addition to the highly successful QUBiC4 family of high-performance BiCMOS (bipolar CMOS) process technologies from Philips.
News from NXP Semiconductors (13 October 2005)
Thomson signs for remote on a chip
Zilog has signed a strategic development partnership that will see its Crimzon family of microcontrollers, IR code database and engineering and design services used by Thomson.
News from Zilog (13 October 2005)
Mastilock to focus on Silicon Valley
Anita Mastilock has joined Dimensions Consulting as Account Manager for the Silicon Valley area.
News from Dimensions Consulting (13 October 2005)
Report details rise and rise of PoE
A new report estimates the four-year compound annual growth rate for PoE-enabled power sourcing equipment will reach 33% by 2008.
News from Venture Development Corp (13 October 2005)
Rugged VME board boasts big bus bandwidth
The C6100 is a high-performance ruggedised single board computer that uses Motorola's new Tundra Tsi148 VMEbus interface chip.
News from Aitech Defense Systems (13 October 2005)
DVB-H module is made for handset duties
User Application Article DiBcom has developed a DVB-H multichip module using Freescale's DVB-H tuner and to support integration of the module with Freescale's cellular platforms.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (13 October 2005)
Munich debut for solder reflow oven
BTU Europe will exhibit a range of equipment at Productronica this year, including the latest version of the solder reflow oven for SMT processing, the Pyramax 125.
News from BTU Europe (13 October 2005)
DAB module extends battery life
The new Venice 4.0 FS2024 DAB/FM/RDS module enables battery powered radios to operate in DAB mode for over 100 hours using standard alkaline batteries.
News from Frontier Silicon (13 October 2005)
Software explains boundary scan testing
Boundary Scan Coach software answers all questions and applications about boundary scan using a hands-on approach. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic (13 October 2005)
JOT automation line on show in Munich
Elektrobit Group is exhibiting a range of equipment at Productronica this year.
News from Elektrobit Group (13 October 2005)
Jig puts feeders to the test
The FeederMaster is a multiplatform feeder test jig that can be adapted to test a large range of manufacturers' feeders including Fuji, Phillip, Sanyo and now Siemens.
News from Alternative SMT (13 October 2005)
Kit speeds dual-band modem development
MRC Components has a developer's kit for the g20 dual-band GSM transceiver - Motorola's successful family of embedded cellular products.
News from MRC Components (13 October 2005)
Toko signs for pan-European coverage
Acal has been appointed as the first pan-European distributor by Toko, and will support and supply the company's entire range of products.
News from Acal Components (13 October 2005)
Network sockets are RoHS-compliant
GTK's range of low-profile RJ45 network sockets are now RoHS-compliant, well ahead of the new legislation due for implementation next summer. Brochure Available
News from GTK (13 October 2005)
Regulator range features scaleable current
Monolithic Power Systems has released the MP2309 and MP2307 23V synchronous step-down regulators.
News from Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) (13 October 2005)
SAW filters save space in handheld designs
Fujitsu Media Devices has developed the world's smallest, ultrathin, compact SAW filters for mobile communications applications.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (13 October 2005)
Search turns up Baker-Smith
Pelikon has successfully concluded its search for a Director of Sales and Marketing with the appointment of Hugh Baker-Smith.
News from Pelikon (13 October 2005)
Laptop computers take charge of GPIB
ExpressCard-GPIB offers direct control of GPIB instruments from laptop computers with an ExpressCard slot. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (13 October 2005)
Environment accelerates 16bit MCU configuration
The latest release of the CyanIDE integrated development environment enables users to configure their design for either of Cyan's eCOG1k and uCOG1m low power 16bit microcontrollers.
News from Cyan Technology (13 October 2005)
Software cuts guesswork from IP block based design
New technology is claimed to provide unparalleled automation for DSP applications in FPGAs and ASICs.
News from AccelChip (13 October 2005)
Graphical software supports voltage monitor
A graphical software tool supports use of the new SCANSTA476 analogue voltage monitor from National Semiconductor Corporation. Brochure Available
News from JTAG Technologies (13 October 2005)
Report details environmental protection measures
Oki Electric has posted its 2005 Environmental Report on its website, describing the environmental protection activities implemented during the last fiscal year ended March 2005.
News from Oki Electric (12 October 2005)
Boron nitride fillers aid thermal management
A major challenge facing electronics manufacturers in moving to smaller and faster devices is effective heat dissipation from semiconductors.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (12 October 2005)
Fibre coupled laser module powers up to 25W
A high powered fibre coupled laser module is suitable for use in photodynamic therapy, microwelding, tissue welding, medical, cosmetic, OEM and research and development applications.
News from Laserex Technologies (12 October 2005)
Storage rack-mount chassis on show in London
ENlight UK will be showcasing its ESR storage rack-mount chassis series servers on Stand 490 at Storage Expo on 12th and 13th October at Olympia, London.
News from ENLight UK (12 October 2005)
Surface-mount joystick puts five functions in one
The TSSJ 5 is a five-direction surface-mount switch that needs a board area of just 7.4 x 7.4mm and which features a total height of only 4.5mm.
News from Knitter Switch (12 October 2005)
Surge protection devices prove popular
Although only launched during the past 12 months, the TWEOS Series of surge protection devices from TDA have proved to be a great success, with sales growing 32% during Q3. Brochure Available
News from TDA Elektronic Technology (12 October 2005)
Swipe card reader does the lot
The MSE-630 is an easy to use, affordable manual swipe magnetic card reader/writer designed for a variety of applications.
News from DED (12 October 2005)
Software jobs move from India to New York
Universal Instruments Corp has made infrastructure and staffing changes designed to increase its product quality, sales growth and customer satisfaction.
News from Universal Instruments (12 October 2005)
Gigahertz DSP drives pico basestation solution
A new pico basestation solution combines a high performance DSP, optimised baseband software and development tools.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (12 October 2005)
Flash memory works in Symbian handsets
Renesas Technology's superAND Flash memory driver software has been extended to support Symbian OS v8.1b.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (12 October 2005)
A/D convertors save with flexible inputs
A new generation of 16 and 18bit ADCs address industrial needs for more efficient and cost-effective data conversion, while reducing design complexity and setting new standards for performance.
News from Analog Devices (12 October 2005)
Motion sensor shows its intelligence
The ADIS16201 iSensor intelligent motion sensor integrates a dual-axis MEMS accelerometer, a digital temperature sensor, power management circuitry and embedded firmware.
News from Analog Devices (12 October 2005)
Prototyping tool turns to avionics databuses
New drivers for the xPC Target rapid prototyping product support hardware from Condor Engineering, including high-performance high-density modules for ARINC429 and MIL-STD-1553 applications.
News from MathWorks (12 October 2005)
Gold ball bonder expands chip-on-board options
Custom Interconnect has installed a new F and K Delvotec Model 6200 high speed, hybrid gold ball bonder, the first addition to the company's new manufacturing facility in Andover, Hampshire.
News from CIL Custom Interconnect (12 October 2005)
Dual-core MCUs resist tampering
Available now from Silicon Laude are the world's first tamper-resistant dual MCS8051 instruction-compatible multicontrollers that can directly interface with Freescale's new MR2A16A 4Mbit MRAMs.
News from Silicon Laude (12 October 2005)
Certification boosts customer confidence
Knight Electronics has received ISO9001:2000 certification.
News from Knight Electronics (12 October 2005)
Selection guide includes 19 new products
Hittite Microwave Corporation has published its Autumn 2005 Product Selection Guide which summarises more than 369 products, including 19 products new for autumn 2005.
News from MRC Components (12 October 2005)
Power chips boost flash capabilities
Texas Instruments has developed a high-power, white light emitting diode (LED) power conversion chip for next-generation camera phones and PDAs.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (12 October 2005)
Medical manufacturer takes compliance in house
User Application Article A newly equipped test lab allows medical equipment manufacturer KeyMed to perform practically all the EMC testing required for its products and meet the requirements of EN60601-1-2. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (12 October 2005)
Workshops to address high-frequency challenges
A series of free application workshops will include presentations by expert designers from leading high-performance electronics companies, including TDK, Molex and Xilinx.
News from Ansoft Europe (12 October 2005)
Queen's to be European centre of excellence
Ommic has signed a memorandum of understanding for Queen's University of Belfast High Frequency Electronics Research Group to act as a European centre of excellence for MMIC research and design.
News from Ommic (12 October 2005)
Alliance focuses on VoIP development
Teledata Networks is working with Octasic for development of next generation network VoIP capabilities.
News from Octasic (11 October 2005)
Initiative aims to co-ordinate lead-free findings
The European electronics industry is entering a business-critical period with only nine months to go before the RoHS Directive deadline of July 2006.
News from Elfnet (11 October 2005)
TFT LCDs cover wider temperature band
Optrex is expanding the operating temperature range of its standard industrial TFT LCD product line to -20 to +70C.
News from Apollo Display Technologies (11 October 2005)
Chinese show opens with record numbers
Global Sources' autumn China Sourcing Fair: Electronics and Components opened yesterday with more than 1000 booths - up 25% from the spring 2005 show.
News from Global Sources (11 October 2005)
Chinese subsidiary expands into new premises
Three years after founding a subsidiary in Shenzhen in 2002, Alphasem has relocated to larger premises in Suzhou.
News from Alphasem (11 October 2005)
Milestone for die attach systems
Alphasem has set a production milestone by shipping its 250th second generation Swissline machine to North America.
News from Alphasem (11 October 2005)
Die bonder turns to sensor assembly
A new machine is the first to offer die bond technology proven in high volume production at an attractive price/performance ratio for the sensor and micro assembly market.
News from Alphasem (11 October 2005)
Handset video and 3D graphics on show
Hantro and Bitboys will demonstrate a combined solution of video and 3D graphics technology for mobile devices at the Symbian Smartphone Show, at Excel Centre, London on 11th and 12th October 2005.
News from Hantro (11 October 2005)
Bridge IP puts Serial RapidIO into PCI systems
Jennic, a supplier of system-level intellectual property (IP) cores and semiconductor solutions for the communications market, has developed a Serial RapidIO to PCI bridge.
News from Jennic (11 October 2005)
Electronic shelf-edge labelling helps cut waste
Targets for reducing food and packaging waste set by the Courtauld agreement will not be met unless product labelling strategies in supermarkets are updated.
News from ZBD Displays (11 October 2005)
Award recognises 65% growth by Flint
Omron Components has presented Flint with a special award in recognition of its unprecedented growth between 2003 and 2004.
News from Omron Electronics (11 October 2005)
Flex circuit connector keeps its head down
A new ultra-low-profile version has been added to Omron's range of FPC connectors, with an assembled height of just 0.9mm.
News from Omron Electronics (11 October 2005)
Bluetooth chip is music to Samsung's ears
User Application Article Samsung has selected CSR's industry-leading BlueCore silicon and software stack to bring advanced Bluetooth connectivity to its first GSM handsets to offer stereo streaming capability.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (11 October 2005)
Protocol analysers add full SAS and SATA coverage
Catalyst Enterprises has announced a major hardware upgrade to its STX Master Series of SAS and SATA protocol analysers.
News from Logic Technology (11 October 2005)
Kernel and file system support TI audio DSP
ESol's PrKernelv4 and PrFile are now available for the TMS320DA295, the latest audio processor from Texas Instruments.
News from Logic Technology (11 October 2005)
PCMCIA and CompactFlash cards put to the test
A novel test bed handles up to 36 PCMCIA and CompactFlash cards simultaneously, while allowing the user to access each card individually to perform test and/or measurement diagnostics.
News from Elan Digital Systems (11 October 2005)
Low-profile card connectors aid miniaturisation
A new series of low-profile connectors for SD memory cards and MultiMediaCards features a height of just 4.65mm.
News from Alps Electric (UK) (11 October 2005)
Novel LED application helps emergency services
User Application Article Mitsumi has been involved in the development of a revolutionary new LED lighting system for emergency vehicles.
News from Mitsumi UK (11 October 2005)
Crimp and cleave method speeds fibre termination
The composition of the HCS fibres from OFS Fitel enable simple and reliable connector assembly.
News from Laser Components (UK) (11 October 2005)
Professional PCB design suite comes up to date
Altium has released Service Pack 3 (SP3) for P-CAD 2004, its PCB design system for layout professionals.
News from Altium (11 October 2005)
Digital signal controllers remove DSP complexity
The dsPIC33 family of digital signal controllers is claimed to offer high levels of performance, memory and I/O without the complexity of traditional digital signal processors.
News from Microchip Technology (11 October 2005)
Cut the wait for current sense resistors
Stackpole Electronics' popular SEI Fast programme now includes a broad line of current sensing resistors with guaranteed delivery in 3 weeks for quantities up to 50,000 pieces.
News from Stackpole Electronics (11 October 2005)
PIC microcontrollers stretch to 16bit
The PIC24 family is the first family of 16bit PIC microcontrollers.
News from Microchip Technology (11 October 2005)
Small claims for MCU packaging
NEC Electronics Corp has expanded its K-Line range of general-purpose microcontrollers with four new package options.
News from NEC Electronics (Europe) (11 October 2005)
Marvell goes from RTL to GDSII
Marvell has adopted Synopsys' Galaxy Design Platform as a RTL-to-GDSII design solution to develop networking and storage products.
News from Synopsys (11 October 2005)
Interface aids FBDIMM adoption
The IN581AMB is the first device to include an interface between the high-speed serial interface and industry standard DDR2 SDRAM that is fully compliant with the JEDEC AMB specifications.
News from Inphi Corp (11 October 2005)
Prototype boards simplify hand soldering of BGAs
SchmartBoard has set up three new design contests to promote its new SchmartBoard-ez line of prototype boards.
News from Schmartboard (11 October 2005)
Radio-on-a-chip aims for HID applications
Cypress Semiconductor Corp has introduced its next-generation 2.4GHz WirelessUSB radio-on-a-chip device.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (11 October 2005)
Embedded BIOS supports latest Intel chipset
SDC Systems has today announced BIOS support for the Mobile Intel 915GM Express chipset.
News from SDC Systems (11 October 2005)
Platform speeds powerline SoC to market
User Application Article Collaboration between GDA Technologies and Arkados has resulted in the development of a fully functional, HomePlug-compliant powerline networking SoC.
News from GDA Technologies (11 October 2005)
Optical films aid LCD backlighting
GE Advanced Materials is expanding its Illuminex diffuser film family of optical films for liquid crystal display backlighting applications into complete display solutions.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (11 October 2005)
Morris targets American expansion
Jennic has appointed John Morris as Vice President of its Americas operation, with the opening of its new office based in San Diego, California.
News from Jennic (11 October 2005)
SLIC chips boost interface card density
The Si324x quad ProSLIC family is the industry's first fully integrated quad-channel SLIC plus codec implemented in 100% CMOS technology.
News from Silicon Laboratories (11 October 2005)
Shields screen EMI onboard
A new line of PC board shields allows electronic components to be shielded from the unwanted effects of EMI on the PCBs themselves.
News from Laird Technologies (11 October 2005)
S-band radio transceiver makes an impact
TES Electronics Solutions made a significant contribution to NASA's Deep Impact comet probe programme, which successfully collided a spacecraft with the Tempel 1 comet in July.
News from TES (11 October 2005)
Ultrawideband comms forms new focus
TES Electronic Solutions is planning to build on its expertise in wireless communications technologies to work in partnership with key silicon developers in the ultrawideband arena.
News from TES (11 October 2005)
Mezzanine card expands protocol processing
The Pm8540 is a ProcessorPMC protocol and packet processing engine for telecomms infrastructure applications.
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing (11 October 2005)
Ten considerations when specifying an RF gasket
Technical Background Article Compiling a list of essential requirements is an ideal way to reduce cost and improve the performance of RF gaskets in specific applications says Gary Fenical from Laird Technologies.
News from Laird Technologies (11 October 2005)
Ohmmeter doesn't compromise on specifications
The redesigned Cropico DO5000 high accuracy microhmmeter encompasses all the features required of an ohmmeter in one flexible instrument with exceptional functionality. Brochure Available
News from Cropico (11 October 2005)
Design flow to target complex RF devices
Cadence Design Systems and UMC are to develop a comprehensive reference solution for complex wireless designs.
News from Cadence Design Systems (10 October 2005)
CompactFlash Bluetooth card goes mobile
New software enables the award-winning BL-565 CompactFlash Bluetooth card to be used in Microsoft's new Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system.
News from Brainboxes (10 October 2005)
Bipolar transistors shrink to SOT23 packaging
Achieving the same current handling capability as much larger SOT223 equivalents, a new series of SOT23 packaged bipolar transistors will significantly reduce PCB size.
News from Zetex (10 October 2005)
eASIC receives $17 million funds boost
eASIC Corp has secured $17 million in equity financing to expand its global operations and further develop its programmable ASIC products at the 90 and 65nm technology nodes.
News from eASIC Corp (10 October 2005)
Artesyn responds to Power-One suit
Artesyn Technologies has issued a statement with regards to a suit filed by Power-One on 30th September 2005 in the United States Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (10 October 2005)
IP codecs enable video on mobile devices
Sarnoff Corporation's latest H.264 silicon IP codecs, which enable video on mobile devices, are now available on ARM processors.
News from ARM (10 October 2005)
European duo to collaborate on location services
CPS is to work with LogicaCMG in a major pan-European project to drive new mobile location technology and applications development for the multi-billion-Euro Galileo satellite programme.
News from Cambridge Positioning Systems (10 October 2005)
RoHS-compliant blower fits smaller spaces
The BFB0412 is a new, 12V DC centrifugal blower available in a 42 x 45 x 19mm frame size that is ideal for use in small enclosures.
News from Aerco (10 October 2005)
Rad-hard SBCs continue Martian mission
BAE Systems' radiation-hardened microprocessors are playing a key role in enabling NASA to examine the surface, atmosphere and subsurface of Mars.
News from BAE Systems Aerospace Controls (10 October 2005)
Fabless forum rides the cusp of change
Future Horizons has revealed the lineup for its 2005 International Fabless Forum (IFF2005).
News from Future Horizons (10 October 2005)
Feedthrough crams in 104 pins
A new 104-pin feedthrough - the first to house 104 pins in a 250mm diameter - enables medical device manufacturers to design smaller, less intrusive devices.
News from Morgan Advanced Ceramics (10 October 2005)
Mini-ITX mainboard hosts open-source firewall
User Application Article The VIA EPIA CL6000 Mini-ITX mainboard has been adopted by Vermont-based Logic Supply, a well-known Mini-ITX systems provider and retailer, for its new range of Perimeter firewall appliances.
News from VIA Technologies (10 October 2005)
Magnetic sheets boost RFID antenna sensitivity
New magnetic sheets use Alps' Liqualloy metallic glass powder to boost the sensitivity of RFID antennas.
News from Alps Electric (UK) (10 October 2005)
New unit focuses on custom assembly and packaging
Welwyn Components has set up an enhanced customer focused business unit for its custom micro-assembly and packaging solutions. Brochure Available
News from TT Electronics Welwyn Components (10 October 2005)
SiP shipments top 100 million
Renesas Technology has achieved an important milestone in its SiP (system in package) business, becoming the world's first company to ship 100 million SiP units.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (10 October 2005)
Dome arrays provide tactile switch matrices
The metal dome array is the most cost effective and innovative solution for a simple switch with a superior tactile interface between the electronic equipment and the user.
News from Nicomatic (10 October 2005)
Real-time spectrum analysers extend to RFID
Tektronix has introduced a new RFID software measurement suite for its WCA200A, RSA3300A and RSA3408A real-time spectrum analysers. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (10 October 2005)
Smart card microcontrollers lead the way
Renesas Technology Corp has won the Frost and Sullivan 2005 Competitive Strategy Leadership Award for its outstanding performance in the smart card microcontroller market in 2004.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (10 October 2005)
Report allays lead-free paste users' fears
The NPL has published its report on the effect of voiding on lead-free reliability.
News from National Physical Laboratory (10 October 2005)
Webcast to address lead-free supply chain
The NPL is hosting a webcast that will give examples of potential pitfalls during the transition to lead-free to help in preparing a plan that considers supply chain issues.
News from National Physical Laboratory (10 October 2005)
Murata signs for UK and Ireland coverage
Arrow has been appointed by Murata to distribute its complete product range throughout the UK and Ireland.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (10 October 2005)
Pre-integrated solution appeals to box makers
Five set-top box developers have integrated the ANT- and Alcatel-certified IP set-top box solution incorporating Alcatel's Open Media Client and ANT's Fresco software.
News from ANT (10 October 2005)
Broadcom to acquire Athena
Broadcom Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Athena Semiconductors.
News from Broadcom Corp (10 October 2005)
Appointment supports display integration
Hitachi Display Products Group has approved LCD display integration specialist Datacraft to provide third party support to its distribution and reseller channel.
News from Hitachi Europe - Display Products Group (10 October 2005)
OMAP processor enables Samsung's Symbian handsets
User Application Article Samsung Electronics has selected technology from TI's OMAP platform and Bluetooth solutions for its first Symbian OS and Series 60-based smartphones, the SGH-D720 and SGH-D730.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (10 October 2005)
Level-shifting amp cuts A/D conversion costs
Texas Instruments has released a novel level-shifting difference amplifier from the company's Burr-Brown product line.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (10 October 2005)
Mixed-signal environment speeds automotive ASICs
User Application Article Magneti Marelli Powertrain has integrated Mentor Graphics tools into its ASIC development flow to achieve a 30% reduction in design and simulation time.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (10 October 2005)
Full toolset addresses automotive design needs
Mentor Graphics is launching what it claims is the industry's most comprehensive set of electrical and electronic (E/E) design solutions for the automotive market.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (10 October 2005)
Controller protects audio amplifiers
A new 200V control IC is specifically for Class D audio applications up to 500W per channel.
News from International Rectifier (10 October 2005)
Calero takes charge of powerline technology
DS2 has appointed Jose Calero as Chief Technology Officer.
News from Design of Systems on Silicon (10 October 2005)
Controller cuts out current sense resistor
The LTC3809 is a synchronous step-down controller with spread spectrum modulation in 3 x 3mm DFN-10 or MSOP-10 packaging. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (10 October 2005)
Improved silicon technology cuts transistor losses
New high-performance low-saturation-voltage bipolar junction transistors reduce overall circuit cost while contributing to better power efficiency and longer battery life.
News from ON Semiconductor (10 October 2005)
Software gets to grips with network infrastructure
Brand-Rex has formally launched its new and enhanced intelligent infrastructure management (IIM) software.
News from Brand-Rex (10 October 2005)
Sales growth continues at Nu Horizons
Nu Horizons Electronics Corp has reported financial and operating results for the second quarter and six months ended 31st August 2005.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (10 October 2005)
LCD distribution deal covers North America
Nu Horizons Electronics Corp and Kyocera Industrial Ceramics have concluded a partnership agreement within the USA, Canada and Mexico.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (10 October 2005)
Microstepping driver IC has built-in translator
The new A3979 is a complete microstepping motor driver IC with built-in translator circuitry.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (10 October 2005)
Ethernet link unites cameras with POS systems
Serving as an Ethernet link between a POS station and a printer, the Lava DataTap-IP taps into a serial printer's data stream and performs data-splitting and routing functions.
News from Lava Computer (10 October 2005)
Inverter maximises solar system efficiency
Suitable for residential as well as commercial applications, the Aurora PVI-3600 indoor inverter redefines weight, size and performance in solar power installations.
News from Magnetek (10 October 2005)
Novel transistor structure cuts standby drain
Oki Electric has developed a new device structure for super low off-leakage current.
News from Oki Electric (10 October 2005)
EPIC form factor SBC is ideal for video
New from Evalue Technology is an EPIC form factor board based on the VIA CN400 chipset with powerful graphics core and Eden ESP10K processor.
News from Avalue Technology (10 October 2005)
EL driver module simplifies backlighting
New from Rogers Corp, the D381B electroluminescent (EL) driver module is the latest addition to its Durel integrated driver product line.
News from Rogers Corp (10 October 2005)
Environmental awareness brings award
International Rectifier has won the Elektra 05 European Electronics Industry Environmental Award.
News from International Rectifier (10 October 2005)
Cygcom adds value to distribution deal
Aculab has signed Cygcom Integrated Technologies to integrate, test, distribute and support its Prosody PCI card and Telephony Interface Manager for use with the Microsoft Speech Server.
News from Aculab (10 October 2005)
Small claims for GSM socket modem
Altec Electronic has released a device it reckons is the smallest GSM socket modem worldwide with a compact size of 64.5 x 26.5mm.
News from MRC Components (10 October 2005)
Power SoCs extend to automotive temperatures
AMI Semiconductor is extending the maximum operating temperature of its SmartPower high-voltage system-on-chip mixed-signal IC technology to 200C.
News from AMI Semiconductor (10 October 2005)
Power SoCs take Flash memory onboard
AMI Semiconductor can now offer Flash memory embedded in its high-voltage CMOS based system-on-chip designs.
News from AMI Semiconductor (10 October 2005)
Kit speeds quarter-VGA display integration
A new evaluation kit aims to significantly reduce the time to market of applications using Toppoly's 2.8 and 3.5in QVGA low temperature polysilicon TFT displays. Brochure Available
News from Anders Electronics (10 October 2005)
Pushbutton switches have overmoulded actuators
Apem's highly secure AV Series pushbutton switches feature a stainless steel actuator with thermoplastic overmoulding, available in a variety of colours.
News from Apem Components (10 October 2005)
Convertors suit high-density applications
New high functionality 3W DC/DC convertors accommodate a 2:1 wide input voltage range and short circuit protection within a small low profile package, making them ideal for high-density applications. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (10 October 2005)
One-stop-shop approach speeds DECT compliance
Independent test laboratory KTL can now offer a fully managed DECT test solution.
News from KTL (10 October 2005)
Naval Research Lab takes to maskless lithography
Heidelberg Instruments, , Heidelberg, Germany, announced the installation of a DWL66 maskless lithography system at the Naval Research Laboratory, Institute of Nanosciences, Washington DC, USA.
News from Heidelberg Instruments (10 October 2005)
Data logger majors on communications
The new Datum-y XL100 portable data logger has a powerful range of communications capabilities, and is the world's first measuring instrument to support the IPv6 ready logo.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (10 October 2005)
Transceiver simplifies CompactFlash interfaces
A new transceiver specifically designed for the processor-to-CompactFlash interface integrates all required component circuitry into a single chip offered in a 114-pin BGA package.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (10 October 2005)
Front-end tuner is ready for DVB-S2 duties
Sharp has become one of the first manufacturers to provide a digital receiving part for the new DVB-S2 standard: a key component for receiving HDTV by satellite.
News from Sharp Microelectronics Europe (10 October 2005)
Exceptions slip through the RoHS and WEEE net
Statistics from Dionics Environmental Division for the third quarter reveal some unexpected results with regard to the RoHS and WEEE Directives.
News from Dionics (10 October 2005)
LCD modules boast higher visibility
Three new amorphous silicon thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal-display modules expand NEC's lineup of TFT colour LCDs for industrial use to meet a broader range of demands in this field.
News from NEC Electronics (Europe) (10 October 2005)
Silicone foams insulate and cushion
Foams are available from MTI Leewood for both thermal insulation and mechanical/acoustical insulation.
News from MTI Leewood (10 October 2005)
Seminar details ESD precautions
Electrostatic Solutions is holding a two-day seminar next month for ESD professionals.
News from Electrostatic Solutions (10 October 2005)
IP core puts PCI into budget FPGA designs
New from Brace Design Solutions is the BDS XPCI PCI IP core, a Xilinx Logicore PCI compatible PCI IP core.
News from Brace Design Solutions (10 October 2005)
HDL design suite gains its own spellchecker
Mentor Graphics has developed a novel concurrent design checking and creation environment, which is available in the latest version of the HDL Designer Series tool suite.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (10 October 2005)
Phase shifters and attenuators come together
European Microwave Week saw Ommic add a new range of products to its catalogue.
News from Ommic (10 October 2005)
Open standard aims to simplify flat-panel control
The Embedded Panel Interface EPI is an open standard that allows for easy and direct control of all flat-panel displays with maximum interchangeability.
News from Congatec (10 October 2005)
Diamond pad conditioners offer green advantage
Advanced Diamond Solutions is marketing two new diamond pad conditioner products, code-named ADD (Advanced Diamond Disk) and ODD (Organic Diamond Disk).
News from Advanced Diamond Solutions (10 October 2005)
Software optimises C-based FPGA designs
Impulse Accelerated Technologies has released its CoDeveloper Pro optimisation and debugging software to complement its CoDeveloper C-to-FPGA compiler.
News from Impulse Accelerated Technologies (10 October 2005)
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