News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 October
to Saturday 22 October 2005
Research addresses sub-45nm analogue challenges
A new industrial affiliation programme on analogue/RF CMOS for the 45nm era aims to keep conquering the challenges of the international technology roadmap for semiconductors.
News from IMEC (21 October 2005)
Logger helps get exhibition demo up and running
User Application Article The SolderStar datalogger solved a tricky Pb-free process profiling problem at the recent Forum De L'Electronique exhibition in France.
News from SolderStar (21 October 2005)
Modest sales growth for Linear
Linear Technology reports net sales of $256,013,000 in Q1, an increase of 1% over the first quarter of the previous year. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (21 October 2005)
Buoyant sales for Dialog
Dialog Semiconductor has reported revenues of Eur 40.6 million for the third quarter of 2005, an increase of 28.7% compared with Eur 31.6 million for Q3 2004.
News from Dialog Semiconductor (21 October 2005)
Distribution network covers Germanic markets
The Electronics Group of Henkel is preparing to reach out to key regional markets in Germany, Austria and Switzerland with a specialised distribution network for solder wires and fluxes.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (21 October 2005)
System-in-package design eases automotive control
Freescale's MM908E621/22/26 system-in-package devices combine the LIN physical layer with high-performance HC908 Flash microcontrollers and SmartMOS analogue integrated circuits.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (21 October 2005)
Website takes temperature sensors onboard
A new website illustrates the extensive range of low-cost RoHS-compliant temperature sensors available from Platinum Sensors.
News from Platinum Sensors (21 October 2005)
Analyser keeps watch over design for test rules
A new DFT analyser reduces manufacturing and tests costs by validating the boundary-scan design-for-test features in a circuit board design before any prototypes are assembled.
News from Asset InterTech (21 October 2005)
Microcontrollers draw only 500nA on standby
A novel series of low-pin-count ultra-low-power microcontrollers delivers a 500nA standby mode using unique very-low-power oscillator technology.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (21 October 2005)
Grundig mobile adds Bluetooth connectivity
CSR BlueCore3-ROM silicon has been selected by Grundig mobile to Bluetooth-enable one of the company's first mobile handsets.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (21 October 2005)
Current loop transmitter shrinks to MSOP-8
Texas Instruments has released a high-accuracy 4-20mA transmitter in a miniature MSOP-8 package.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (21 October 2005)
USB microcontroller dons industrial guise
Cypress Semiconductor has introduced the world's first industrial temperature grade high-speed USB 2.0 programmable microcontroller.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (21 October 2005)
Board speeds communications processor development
Available now from Mazet, the IceBrain 5200 is a board-level development platform for the Freescale MPC5200 integrated communications processor.
News from Mazet (21 October 2005)
LDOs promise the quiet life
A new family of LDOs claims a significant performance advantage in demanding noise-sensitive applications such as cellphone camera modules and digital still camera image sensors.
News from Intersil (21 October 2005)
Dual charge pump simplifies handset power
A novel multifunction high-efficiency dual charge pump supports both white LED backlight and camera flash applications for portable systems that run on lithium batteries.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies (21 October 2005)
Enclosure range answers EMC concerns
The Verak EMC range provides more than 80dB attenuation at 100MHz.
News from APW Enclosure Solutions (21 October 2005)
Controller chip balances parallel power supplies
A load-share controller IC balances currents from parallel power supplies in a variety of distributed power applications, including telecomms and datacomms systems.
News from National Semiconductor (21 October 2005)
Tools accelerate DSP-based audio design
AMI Semiconductor has released its next generation evaluation and development kit (EDK 3.0) for its DSP-based standard products aimed at audio and audiology applications.
News from AMI Semiconductor (21 October 2005)
Engineering tester speeds terminal development
The S-CAT 5010 is an engineering tester providing all the functionality required to efficiently develop innovative mobile terminal applications.
News from setcom (21 October 2005)
Reference design shows frugal cluster processing
The VIA Cluster Server Platform is an ultra-energy-efficient high-density server reference design powered by the dual VIA Eden-N processor-based VIA VT310-DP Mini-ITX mainboards.
News from VIA Technologies (21 October 2005)
Interface toolkit links design with test
The LabView Simulation Interface Toolkit 3.0 offers a seamless link between the NI LabView graphical development environment and The MathWorks Simulink software. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (21 October 2005)
Network search engine provides ample performance
User Application Article Ample Communications is using the IDT 75K62134 network search engine to accelerate search performance in its Internet appliance solution.
News from IDT (21 October 2005)
NSE chip shipments top seven million
Integrated Device Technology has recorded a network search engine market milestone by surpassing seven million units shipped of its high-performance network search engines.
News from IDT (21 October 2005)
Bay Microsystems prefers network search engines
Bay Microsystems has selected IDT as its preferred NSE partner.
News from IDT (21 October 2005)
Component mounter leads new range in Munich
At this year's Productronica, Sony Manufacturing Systems Europe will be exhibiting a new range of manufacturing and automation equipment.
News from Sony Manufacturing Systems Europe (21 October 2005)
Embedded boards support new microBTX form factor
This week at the Embedded Systems Show Radisys announced four new products aimed at commercial applications.
News from RadiSys Corporation (21 October 2005)
Design lab puts Xilinx FPGAs to DSP duties
A new second generation virtual digital signal processing design lab builds on the Spartan-3 two million-gate XC3S2000 FPGA from Xilinx.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (21 October 2005)
EM modelling works alongside thermal design
Icewave solves broadband electromagnetic emission and interference problems and generates both transient and frequency-domain results in a single run.
News from Fluent (21 October 2005)
Software optimises thermal design
The newest version of Icepak incorporates optimisation capabilities for thermal design of electronic systems.
News from Fluent (21 October 2005)
Verification platform proves complex switch chips
User Application Article StarGen has successfully verified two large, complex switching chips using VCS comprehensive RTL verification, Vera testbench automation and VCS Verification Library solutions.
News from Synopsys (21 October 2005)
RTL verification solution simplifies switch tests
User Application Article Cedar Point Communications has used the native testbench technology in the VCS comprehensive RTL verification solution to simplify testing and speed time to market for its Safari C(3) VoIP switch.
News from Synopsys (21 October 2005)
Schottky diodes are smaller and more efficient
Four new FlipKY Schottky diodes are smaller and more efficient than typical industry-standard Schottky devices.
News from International Rectifier (21 October 2005)
TI joins in latest funding round at Surf
Surf Communication Solutions has secured a new round of funding with the participation of Texas Instruments, Giza Venture Capital, Pitango Venture Capital and others.
News from Surf Communication Solutions (21 October 2005)
Tantalum polymer capacitors raise values
A new generation of polymer technology is claimed to be between one and three capacitance value steps higher than other devices currently available on the market. Brochure Available
News from AVX (21 October 2005)
Panasonic praises Arrow again
Arrow has been named northern European Distributor of the Year 2005 by Panasonic Industrial Europe.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (21 October 2005)
Alliance marries IC design with foundry services
Silterra Malaysia and Goyatek have entered into an agreement to jointly develop and support fabless semiconductor customers worldwide.
News from Silterra Malaysia (21 October 2005)
Resistors and capacitors go online
Internet-based distributor SpotComponents can now supply surface mount general purpose resistors, precision resistors and both ceramic and tantalum chip capacitors made by RCD Components.
News from SpotComponents (21 October 2005)
Dimmer switches suit automotive panels
A new series of universal electronic dimmer switches enable panel and vehicle interior lights to be set at varying intensities.
News from Cole Hersee (21 October 2005)
Battery monitor has all the necessary data
A low-cost Li-ion battery monitor can be mounted on either the host side or the battery-pack side of the application.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (21 October 2005)
Renesas opts for model-based yield analysis
Renesas Technology has adopted model-based yield analysis technology from Ponte Solutions for critical area analysis and enabling reduction of yield-loss due to random defect-limited yield issues.
News from Ponté Solutions (21 October 2005)
Receivers and line drivers have universal appeal
The innovative PRL 425 Series universal differential receivers and line drivers can receive any differential signal with a minimum amplitude of 100mV and a common-mode range between -2.4 and +4V.
News from Pulse Research Lab (21 October 2005)
Novel tool cuts GDSII data down to size
SoftJin Technologies reckons its new design tool GDSIIZIP compresses large IC layout files in GDSII format by up to 20 times, making it four or five times better than existing products.
News from Softjin Technologies (21 October 2005)
Novel lithium cell offers best of both worlds
A new environmentally friendly lithium battery combines the high-power capabilities of spiral type batteries with the capacity and lifetime of bobbin type devices.
News from Maxell Europe (21 October 2005)
O'Connor stands down from top job
Jan O'Connor stands down as Managing Director and is replaced by Mike Rapson.
News from Contax (21 October 2005)
Research shapes conference agenda
Innovation tops the agenda of the UK's medical device market according to new research conducted by organisers of the Medical Device Technology Exhibition and Conference.
News from Octo Media (21 October 2005)
COG LCD comes together for easy integration
Clever use of a fully integrated plastic backlight assembly and PCB has resulted in a compact chip on glass LCD module that is quick and easy to fit. Brochure Available
News from GPEG International (21 October 2005)
Platform opens the door for Amoi's diversification
Amoi Mobile has licensed TTPCom's Ajar applications platform for the development of a future range of new cellular devices.
News from TTPCom (21 October 2005)
Value-add services cut customer risks
Tyco Electronics has further developed its value-add services for the design and manufacture of complex subassemblies. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (21 October 2005)
Roadmap on the Productronica agenda
The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative will hold the first regional meeting to kick off its next industry roadmap at the Productronica trade fair in Munich next month.
News from iNEMI (International Electronics Mfg Initiative) (21 October 2005)
ZigBee turns to US Government duties
Ember has signed a strategic investment and development agreement with In-Q-Tel, a private venture group established by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
News from Ember Europe (21 October 2005)
Test supply offers stepless adjustment
The Platypus is a versatile switch-mode AC power supply unit that provides a stepless adjustment of output voltage and frequency, with a choice of either analogue or digital control. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (20 October 2005)
TSMC joins in with sub-45nm CMOS research
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has become a core partner in IMEC's sub-45nm CMOS research programme.
News from IMEC (20 October 2005)
Snap-on RF connectors gain dust cap option
QN snap-on connectors offer an alternative to standard type N connectors, and enable fast, easy and secure mating with minimum space requirements.
News from Radiall (20 October 2005)
Promotion for Gehrmann
Ulrich Gehrmann has been promoted to Vice Chairman and CFO of Kontron.
News from Kontron UK (20 October 2005)
Colour log plotter handles hostile environments
Printrex has added another high performance printer to its lineup, strengthening its position as the most widely used brand of log plotter in the world.
News from Trident (20 October 2005)
VeriSilicon arms itself for Chinese IC expansion
VeriSilicon is licensing a range of ARM processors available via the ARM Foundry Programme, including the ARM7TDMI, the ARM922TTM and the ARM926EJ-STM.
News from ARM (20 October 2005)
Summit addresses Chinese wireless expansion
Managers and engineers from leading wireless device manufacturers and operators in China are meeting today to discuss the state of China's wireless industry.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (20 October 2005)
Near field communication set for full-scale trial
The city of Caen in Normandy, France is the setting for a trial of one of the most promising new technologies in the mobile telecommunications market - near field communication (NFC).
News from NXP Semiconductors (20 October 2005)
Military connectors move to miniaturisation
Deustch has released two new ranges of connectors: the Double Density MIL-STD-38999 series III connector range and the Micro Military connector range (MMC).
News from Deutsch (20 October 2005)
Photonics alliance targets aerospace and defence
Deutsch has signed a partnership agreement with Torquay-based Sifam Fibre Optics to distribute its range of high quality fibre optic products to aerospace and defence markets in the UK and Japan.
News from Deutsch (20 October 2005)
Evans wins SMTA Founder's Award
Indium Corporation's President, Greg Evans, received the prestigious Founder's Award at the Annual meeting of SMTA International.
News from Indium Corporation of America (20 October 2005)
Laboratories receive seal of excellence
The American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL) has revealed its Seal of Excellence Award recipients for 2005.
News from American Council of Independent Laboratories ACIL (20 October 2005)
Reference design is ready for T-DMB
Frontier Silicon has combined with C and S Technology to develop a complete system-level reference design for Korean terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting.
News from Frontier Silicon (20 October 2005)
Low-cost slice puts PCIe on platform ASICs
LSI Logic has added a new low-cost slice to its RapidChip IntegratorQS platform ASIC family - the RapidChip IntegratorQS RC11Si204.
News from LSI Europe (20 October 2005)
DSP turns to electronic stethoscope design
AMI Semiconductor has released a reference design and support materials for a complete DSP-based electronic stethoscope.
News from AMI Semiconductor (20 October 2005)
Video expander runs over USB
Viewport is a USB powered adapter which provides a fast, simple way of connecting another monitor to a computer to expand the available workspace.
News from Steadlands (20 October 2005)
Increased turnover illustrates market acceptance
Fascia Graphics reckons it has overtaken its competition to become the UK's leading provider of graphic overlays and membrane keypads to the electronics industry. Brochure Available
News from Fascia Graphics (20 October 2005)
MOSFET driver makes the top 10
Electronic Products China magazine has presented ON Semiconductor with a "Top 10 DC/DC 2005" award for its NCP4330 MOSFET driver.
News from ON Semiconductor (20 October 2005)
Seminars spread the word on RoHS
Farnell InOne is running a series of free seminars across the UK to help educate companies about RoHS and WEEE legislation.
News from Farnell (20 October 2005)
Low-cost link for PSU busbars
The Power Clip electrical power connector is designed as a low cost interconnection between two perpendicular power busbars.
News from Anderson Power Products (20 October 2005)
SoftFone chipset features in new ZTE handset
ZTE Corporation has designed Analog Devices' SoftFone-LCR chipset and Datang Mobile's solution into its new 3G cellular TD-SCDMA U310 handset and MU100 data card.
News from Analog Devices (20 October 2005)
Catalogue expands beyond 8000 products
The new Rittal Catalogue 31 is now available with over 1200 pages containing information on more than 8000 products available worldwide. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (20 October 2005)
Pad resurfacing process uses less gold
IC Interconnect's Ni/Au pad resurfacing process for high-temperature wire bond applications produces bonds that are stable at high temperatures with a thinner gold layer.
News from IC Interconnect (20 October 2005)
Alliance to accelerate PowerPC evaluation
A strategic partnership aims to accelerate development schedules and reduce time to market for products based on AMCC's PowerPC embedded processors and networking solutions.
News from AMCC (20 October 2005)
Chargers claim universal application
The PSE30/48 series of battery chargers features a universal AC input range and a constant-current/constant-voltage output.
News from Powersolve (20 October 2005)
Shareholders approve eastern EMS merger
The shareholders of Speedy-Tech Electronics, a Singapore-based EMS and power electronics company, have approved the company's merger with Integrated Microelectronics.
News from Integrated Microelectronics (20 October 2005)
Embedded database hits the road
User Application Article Oshkosh Truck Corporation, a leader in the defence, fire and emergency, and commercial truck manufacturing market, is now using an Ittia embedded database in several of its vehicles.
News from Ittia (20 October 2005)
Laser beam profiling comes up to date
The LaserCam HR is the first in a new series of high performance laser beam profilers from Coherent.
News from Pro-Lite Technology (20 October 2005)
Environment upgrades Ada development
In addition to supporting an Eclipse-based development environment targeting mission-critical software solutions, ObjectAda for Windows integrates current Microsoft platform improvements.
News from Aonix (20 October 2005)
Placement platform takes optics onboard
AccuPlace has come up with an automated solution for integrating glass lenses with antisplinter films into modern handheld electronic devices.
News from AccuPlace (20 October 2005)
Rugged board embeds eight channels of video
A high-performance eight-channel video compressor module supports the enhanced features and quality provided by the JPEG2000 (J2K) - ISO/IEC15444-1 image compression standard.
News from Parvus Corp (20 October 2005)
Bailey brings extensive industry experience
Virage Logic has strengthened its management team with the appointment of industry veteran Jim Bailey as Vice President of Worldwide Sales.
News from Virage Logic (20 October 2005)
Programme supports Symbian expansion
NEC Electronics has joined the Symbian Platinum Programme to support the growing market for mobile phones based on Symbian OS.
News from NEC Electronics (Europe) (19 October 2005)
Multimedia network features in new S-Class
SMSC's MOST multimedia networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment system, launched in September 2005, for the Mercedes-Benz 2006 S-Class.
News from SMSC (19 October 2005)
Equipment makers ensure interoperability
Seventeen vendors successfully participated in the first DSL Forum TR-069 Interoperability Test Event, held at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Lab.
News from DSL Forum (19 October 2005)
Serial link shows up in Vegas
Lava Computer will showcase its recently launched DataTap-IP at Telecom 05 in Las Vegas.
News from Lava Computer (19 October 2005)
Precompliance tester isolates immunity problems
Costly and embarrassing CE testing failures now can be avoided using a simple and cost-effective EMC fault locator from Lapp.
News from Lapp (19 October 2005)
Pentium-based SBC features energy-saving design
The PCI-956 slot SBC is a new PICMG 1.0 compatible board equipped with an Intel Pentium M760 and the mobile Intel 915GM Express chipset.
News from Kontron UK (19 October 2005)
Profiling technique opens up nitride-based memory
A new profiling technique for the accurate extraction of charge profiles in nitride-based memory has allowed for the optimisation of write/erase voltages using a novel operating mode.
News from IMEC (19 October 2005)
Convertor makes the most of digital control
New from Power-One, the 20A-rated ZY7120 is the 11th digital-power-management product made available since the production release of the Z-One Digital IBA last year.
News from Power-One (19 October 2005)
Ethernet analyser adds wireless coverage
Fluke Networks has added wireless analysis to the EtherScope Network Assistant, the portable analyser for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
News from Fluke Networks (19 October 2005)
Power modules have wide-ranging outputs
Two new nonisolated DC/DC power modules for telecommunications, industrial control and measurement systems are 50% smaller than the previous generation devices and are Pb-free.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (19 October 2005)
Elma acquires Mektron Systems
Mektron Systems of Bedford, a leading supplier of rugged system enclosures, has been acquired by the Elma Electronic Group.
News from Elma Electronic UK (19 October 2005)
Ferrites answer automotive EMC issues
BFi Optilas is now offering automotive EMI ferrite solutions from Steward.
News from BFi Optilas (19 October 2005)
Chinese manufacturer finds low-cost route to 2.5G
User Application Article TI's 2.5G wireless platform is being used by leading Chinese manufacturer TCL Communication Technology for developing affordable 2.5G handsets.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (19 October 2005)
Transceiver cuts the cost of budget handsets
The Si4209 is heralded as the industry's smallest, most integrated, easiest-to-use transceiver with the lowest bill-of-materials for the GSM/GPRS ultra-low-cost handset market.
News from Silicon Laboratories (19 October 2005)
Missile connectors meet military standards
Deutsch designs connectors in accordance with the recently revised MIL-DTL-83538/C standard.
News from Deutsch (19 October 2005)
Military connector takes on high-power duties
A new high-power compact connector is designed for power management systems on military vehicles and aircraft.
News from Deutsch (19 October 2005)
Handset processors maximise multimedia
New multimedia processors cost-effectively transform a mobile phone into a multifunctional media device with the ability to display high-quality video and capture up to 5Mpixel images.
News from Broadcom Corp (19 October 2005)
Research lab taps into Cambridge skills pool
Broadcom Corp has opened a new office in Cambridge, UK, focusing on research and development for its Mobile and Wireless Group and Broadband Communications Group.
News from Broadcom Corp (19 October 2005)
Hanlon takes charge of finances
John J Hanlon has joined Synplicity as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
News from Synplicity (19 October 2005)
Modular instruments put latest Xbox on trial
User Application Article Microsoft Corp is using an NI LabView and PXI-based test solution for its Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system controllers. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (19 October 2005)
Passive role for Bolsover
Abacus ECD has recruited Wendy Bolsover as a northern-based Passive Specialist, working with account managers to support customers in identifying solutions to their design challenges.
News from Abacus Group (19 October 2005)
Seoul office is ready for T-DMB deployment
Frontier Silicon has opened its office in Seoul, South Korea, to support the launch of the world's first commercial T-DMB mobile television service.
News from Frontier Silicon (19 October 2005)
Single-chip audio processor goes portable
The BelaSigna 250 audio processing system is targeted at a variety of applications, including communication devices, speciality headsets, remote sensors and other portable equipment.
News from AMI Semiconductor (19 October 2005)
Thick film resistors absorb more energy
The new TFS Series resistors from Ohmite are ideal for medical surge protection applications and for the replacement of standard carbon composition resistors.
News from Ohmite (19 October 2005)
Differential amplifier drives SAR ADCs directly
Linear Technology has announced the LT1994, the latest fully differential amplifier for driving high-resolution analog-to-digital converters. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (19 October 2005)
Laboratory to further neuroelectronics research
IMEC has set up a neuroelectronics convergence laboratory, which it reckons is unique in Europe.
News from IMEC (19 October 2005)
Mesh networking enters the fourth generation
Ember has begun shipping samples of its fourth-generation standards-based embedded wireless mesh networking semiconductors and software.
News from Ember Europe (19 October 2005)
PCB maker invests for expansion
Printed circuit board manufacturer Exception PCB has invested GBP 2 million in new equipment at its Tewkesbury plant.
News from Exception Group (18 October 2005)
Bridge chip is first link from PCIe to ASI
The Kestrel is the industry's first PCIe to Advanced Switching Interconnect bridge IC for connecting PCI Express based host processors to ASI fabrics.
News from StarGen (18 October 2005)
Differential amplifiers have wide bandwidths
New differential amplifiers meet the challenges encountered in designing broadband test and measurement equipment, ATE and a wide range of aerospace and military applications.
News from Inphi Corp (18 October 2005)
Rasteriser supports major HD formats
The Tektronix WVR7100 rasteriser offers full support for high-definition television along with all the established features and reliability of the successful Tektronix WVR600 Series.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (18 October 2005)
Leasing programme makes test purchases easy
A new preferred leasing programme will provide a comprehensive, customised, flexible, suite of leasing and financing options to clients who need flexibility in their test equipment purchases.
News from Mr Test Equipment (18 October 2005)
Novel transistor design cuts amplification costs
Oki Electric has developed a power transistor with dramatically improved amplifying characteristics.
News from Oki Electric (18 October 2005)
Easy route to Bluetooth on Windows CE
Adeneo has developed a Bluetooth Manager for Windows CE, which it reckons is the most cost effective solution for OEMs wanting to add Bluetooth support to Windows CE devices.
News from Adeneo (18 October 2005)
Materials cure in seconds
Dymax 9-20553 Series temporary masking materials cure in seconds when exposed to UV light.
News from Dymax (18 October 2005)
Joint venture focuses on voice and video
Oki Access Technologies is a new company focused on developing voice and video media package products for next generation mobile terminals.
News from Oki Electric (18 October 2005)
Packaging hosts full systems integration
Schroff has developed new systems integration capabilities that include complete assembly and test of electromechanical and electronic components.
News from Schroff UK (18 October 2005)
New name in the cable market
Following its acquisition by Goldman Sachs Capital Partners on 28th July 2005, the former Pirelli Cables and Systems has now been renamed as Prysmian Cables and Systems.
News from Prysmian Cables and Systems (18 October 2005)
CeRoma puts ARM cores into DVB SoC
Digital video broadcasting specialist CeRoma is to integrate the ARM1136J(F)-STM processor and ARM7TDMI processor into its new Giraffe SoC solutions.
News from ARM (18 October 2005)
Seminars explain secure embedded design
LynuxWorks is arranging a series of European seminars reviewing the issues involved in designing a "secure embedded system" from the operating system to the middleware and encryption.
News from LynuxWorks (18 October 2005)
Delta helps bring wireless MCU to market
Delta Microelectronics and fabless semiconductor company Jennic are partnering to bring to volume production Jennic's JN5121 single chip IEEE802.15.4-compliant wireless microcontroller.
News from Jennic (18 October 2005)
X-ray fluorescence verifies RoHS compliance
The Fischerscope X-ray XAN and XDAL can provide automated X-ray fluorescence analysis of components and subassemblies to verify RoHS compliance. Brochure Available
News from Fischer Instrumentation (GB) (18 October 2005)
Power module simplifies air-con design
User Application Article Toshiba Carrier Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial and household air conditioners, is using Fairchild's Motion-Smart Power Module for its air-conditioning systems.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (18 October 2005)
Tanner looks south
Power supply, DC/DC convertor and magnetics specialist C and D Technologies has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Andrew Tanner. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (18 October 2005)
Report reveals growing RTOS share
Green Hills Software had the highest market share growth of any RTOS supplier in 2004, according to a new research report from Venture Development Corporation (VDC). Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (18 October 2005)
Baseband chipset masters handset processing
Agere Systems is delivering its new Vision X115 chipset solution supporting cinema-quality video and CD-quality audio capabilities for mainstream Edge feature phones and smartphones.
News from Agere Systems (18 October 2005)
FlexRay controller joins IP library
Freescale's FlexRay communication controller core can now be licensed through IPextreme's Nexus IP commercialisation programme.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (18 October 2005)
DSP brings Dolby to budget audio applications
Freescale Semiconductor has released an advanced cost-effective digital signal processor featuring Dolby Digital, Dolby Virtual Speaker and Dolby Headphone technology functionality.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (18 October 2005)
Fujitsu helps with Ethernet over Sonet components
Fujitsu Microelectronics America (FMA) and Galazar Networks are working together to serve the market for advanced Ethernet over Sonet networking components.
News from Galazar Networks (18 October 2005)
FPGA-based mezzanine card adds CameraLink
The CAML-MOD3 is a CameraLink adapter module for Vmetro's high performance Xilinx Virtex II Pro based PMC-FPGA03 PMC module. Brochure Available
News from Vmetro (18 October 2005)
CMOS sensor improves handset image capture
A new single-chip 1.3Mpixel CMOS image sensor features an enhanced-performance pixel architecture that allows mobile phones to take sharper, truer colour photos in all lighting conditions. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (18 October 2005)
Keithley expands in Singapore and Malaysia
Keithley Instruments has significantly expanded its business presence in southeast Asia with an office expansion in Singapore and the opening of two new offices in Malaysia. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (18 October 2005)
Embedded OTP design runs on AMI foundry
Cavendish Kinetics has fully qualified its embedded one-time programmable (OTP) solution on AMI Semiconductor's foundry process.
News from Cavendish Kinetics (18 October 2005)
TCAD tools help explore new concepts
The Sentaurus technology CAD tool suite embeds a comprehensive suite of core TCAD products for multidimensional process, device and system simulation into a powerful user interface.
News from Synopsys (18 October 2005)
Forge is the pride of Cumbria
Forge Europa has been named the winner of The Pride of Cumbria 2005 Business of the Year Social Responsibility Award.
News from Forge Europa (18 October 2005)
UPSs offer wide choice of power options
A new series of single-phase UPSs have been designed to satisfy the broadest spectrum of user requirements, while providing a competitive price, small footprint and attractive design.
News from Socomec Sicon UPS (18 October 2005)
Innotech takes structured ASICs to Japan
eASIC has formed a strategic relationship with Innotech, a Japanese based distributor of high-end semiconductor devices, electronics components, EDA software and a provider of technical services.
News from eASIC Corp (18 October 2005)
Cadence commits to e standardisation
Cadence Design Systems has stepped up its support for the IEEE P1647 e standardisation effort.
News from Cadence Design Systems (18 October 2005)
Applications platform to support TI's processors
TTPCom has signed an agreement with Texas Instruments to make its Ajar applications platform available on TI's GSM/GPRS/Edge digital baseband processors.
News from TTPCom (18 October 2005)
Flux remover and coating join lead-free range
UK manufacturer Electrolube will be attending Productronica this year (Stand A3.171), where it will launch two new products to support lead free manufacture.
News from Electrolube (18 October 2005)
Acquisition software is free to try
Data Translation is shipping free software with all its data acquisition hardware products, including the Econseries modules.
News from Data Translation (18 October 2005)
Power chips cut the cost of charger designs
Power Integrations has introduced a new family of ICs designed for use in ultra-low-cost battery chargers. Brochure Available
News from Power Integrations (18 October 2005)
Structured ASICs take PCI Express onboard
New from ChipX, the CX6100 family of structured ASICs is the latest addition to the company's growing portfolio of structured ASICs with embedded IP.
News from ChipX (18 October 2005)
Frugal switching regulator handles hotter duties
Linear Technology has released a high-temperature version of the LT1976 60V burst-mode step-down switching regulator that maintains quiescent current under 100uA. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (18 October 2005)
Drivers promise flexible backlight design
Optimised for mobile LED lighting and backlight applications, the CAT4x37 family operate down below 2.5V and drive up to eight white LEDs in series from a 3V source.
News from Catalyst Semiconductor (18 October 2005)
Development system accelerates supercomputing
User Application Article Global supercomputer leader Cray is working with Impulse Accelerated Technologies to help programmers speed up applications running on the Cray XD1 supercomputer.
News from Impulse Accelerated Technologies (18 October 2005)
Scope software brings S-parameters to serial tests
IConnect software runs on Tektronix TDS8200 series sampling oscilloscopes to provide engineers with a measurement-based performance characterisation of gigabit interconnects links and devices. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (17 October 2005)
Relay switches, protects and monitors
A new cubic smart power protection relay provides a powerful alternative to electromechanical DC relays and fuses.
News from Aerco (17 October 2005)
Qi takes charge of China
Aeroflex has appointed Fred Jiang Qi as China Country Manager for its Test and Measurement group.
News from Aeroflex (17 October 2005)
Automotive sensors ease circuit design
A new family of AC-coupled Hall-effect gear-tooth sensors combine a compact package size with integrated filter capacitors to provide additional reliability.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (17 October 2005)
Transceiver chip can be tuned from 300 to 928MHz
A versatile transceiver provides a single-chip wireless solution for automotive, medical and industrial applications.
News from AMI Semiconductor (17 October 2005)
Acquisition supports Nordic Philips users
Arrow has further strengthened its support for Nordic customers by acquiring the inventory of Philips Semiconductor products that was previously held by Abacus Promax.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (17 October 2005)
Sessions supports growing PSU business
Arrow Electronics has further strengthened support for its growing UK power supply business with the appointment of Steve Sessions as PSU Marketing Manager.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (17 October 2005)
Made-to-measure adhesive parts speed assembly
Many electronics contractors have discovered the convenience of using Technibond's specialist converting service, offering bonding parts accurately cut to match their working components.
News from Technibond (17 October 2005)
USB interface takes charge of GPIB systems
A low-cost USB/GPIB interface makes it easy to add standard IEEE488.1 and IEEE488.2 bus control to any PC.
News from Contec Microelectronics Europe (17 October 2005)
Moulded enclosures come in almost 250 sizes
The Fibox MNX range of enclosures has been designed to house and protect electrical and electronic components that operate in hostile environments.
News from Fibox (17 October 2005)
Wireless communication terminology explained
Keithley Instruments has published a guide to understanding the vocabulary of the wireless industry. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (17 October 2005)
Memory modules support next generation notebooks
Kingston Technology has released ValueRAM DDR2 667MHz (PC2-6400) memory modules to support next generation notebook and mobile systems.
News from Kingston Technology (17 October 2005)
Preregister online for Productronica
Visitors to Productronica who preregister online will be able to beat the queues, especially during the peak arrival hours in the morning on the first two days of the show.
News from Messe Muenchen (17 October 2005)
Enclosures are designed for instrumentation
An extensive new range of enclosures is designed for measurement, monitoring and process control equipment.
News from Fibox (17 October 2005)
Kawasaki adds dynamic power analysis to flow
Kawasaki Microelectronics will use Apache's RedHawk full-chip dynamic power solution in the design flow for ASIC designs at 130nm and below.
News from Apache Design Solutions (17 October 2005)
Phihong joins PoEPlus standards drive
Phihong USA has joined the new IEEE802.3 task force formed to create an improved PoE standard.
News from Phihong Europe (17 October 2005)
Win free conference tickets
Free tickets to the Chips and Tools conference and exhibition are up for grabs.
News from Invents UK (17 October 2005)
Space-qualified batteries come to mass market
Saft is now able to offer its specialised, super robust LSH 20 HTS lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) cylindrical D-size cells to general customers. Brochure Available
News from Saft Lithium Battery Division (17 October 2005)
Zero maintenance for telecomms backup batteries
The Intensium 3 high-energy 48V lithium-ion battery system is designed for telecomms power backup applications. Brochure Available
News from Saft Industrial Batteries (17 October 2005)
Novel technology simplifies touch screen design
A new technology applies charge-transfer sensing techniques to enable the design of capacitive touch screens with a single conductive layer of indium tin oxide, rather than usual two.
News from Quantum Research Group (17 October 2005)
Radio modems boast up to 3km range
A new range of radio modems allow communications along serial links without the need for a licence for through-the-air distances of up to 3km, or in some cases, further. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (17 October 2005)
More choice for 8.4in TFT display modules
Sunrise Electronics has expanded the choice of 8.4in displays in its extensive range of colour TFT modules from NEC.
News from Sunrise Electronics (17 October 2005)
Op amp offers flexible design options
A high-current low-cost power op amp is designed for driving a wide variety of loads while operating on low-voltage supplies.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (17 October 2005)
Conference to reveal latest MCU technology
The 2005 Texas Instruments MSP430 Advanced Technical Conference offers a choice of over 50 challenging courses.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (17 October 2005)
Power management processes provide extra features
Zarlink Semiconductor has developed fully compatible 1.0um 20V linear power management processes it reckons meet or exceed those provided by competing analogue foundries.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (17 October 2005)
SOI process promises analogue advantages
A fully complementary silicon on insulator bipolar foundry technology is designed to meet the high performance requirements of DVD players, digital video recorders and ADSL modems.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (17 October 2005)
Touch technology comes to membrane keypads
Zytronic has applied touchscreen technology to membrane keypad applications to produce custom keypads that benefit from a zero wear-out mechanism and high resistance to scratches.
News from Zytronic (17 October 2005)
Thermal printers are a powerful complement
Sager Electronics has signed with Seiko Instruments (SII) Micro Printer Division as a distribution partner.
News from Sager Electronics (17 October 2005)
Arrow expands in SW England
As a result of continued business growth in the southwest of England, Arrow Electronics has expanded and moved its regional business centre for the area to a new location near Bristol.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (17 October 2005)
10Gbit/s copper cable meets new IEEE specs
Siemon's new 10G 6A F/UTP system meets or exceeds all channel requirements dictated by the pending IEEE802.3an standard, scheduled to be ratified in July 2006.
News from Siemon UK (17 October 2005)
EMI shielding gaskets aid environmental compliance
EcoGreen fabric-over-foam EMI shielding gaskets have been designed to comply with EU RoHS and WEEE Directives.
News from Laird Technologies (17 October 2005)
Low-noise amplifier boosts GPS performance
The industry's lowest noise figure 0.9 to 3.5GHz MMIC low-noise amplifier module with integrated shutdown capability enhances the performance of GPS handsets. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (17 October 2005)
Inspection system checks for cracked joints
User Application Article To improve the quality of the solder joint evaluation reports it provides to its customers in the electronics industry, Tin Technology has invested in new digital imaging technology from Nikon. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (17 October 2005)
French distribution for high-performance films
GE Plastics Specialty Film and Sheet has appointed Saint Chamond-based Micel Industrie as a new distributor of its high-performance Ultem films for electrical and electronic applications.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (17 October 2005)
Keypads and keyboards beat the vandals
EAO offers customised rugged and vandal proof keypads and keyboards optimised in cost and style for the application. Brochure Available
News from EAO (17 October 2005)
Polyester film creates extreme switch panels
User Application Article Autotex XE hardcoated polyester film is being used by Markit Graphics for the production of membrane switch panels used for the flying bridge controls on a new luxury yacht. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (17 October 2005)
Batteries keep satellite running through eclipses
User Application Article Saft's lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology achieved two important firsts with last week's successful launch of France's new Syracuse IIIA secure military telecommunications satellite. Brochure Available
News from Saft Rechargeable Battery Systems (17 October 2005)
Rework station is easy to control
The new JBC AM 6800 rework station from Kaisertech has a digital readout, which makes the station more controllable. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (17 October 2005)
Embedded module features multimedia acceleration
The CM-X270W computer-on-module from CompuLab is based on Intel's PXA270 processor and 2700G multimedia accelerator chipset. Brochure Available
News from Anders Electronics (17 October 2005)
Meters measure terrestrial and satellite signals
The S-7825 series are the latest additions to Sefram's family of professional field strength meters.
News from Metrix Electronics (17 October 2005)
Manufacturing support extends to medical devices
With the recent addition of class 100 capable clean space, Avo Photonics now offers full-service medical device contract manufacturing support.
News from Avo Photonics (17 October 2005)
Adapters standardise board test requirements
A new line of engineering tools is designed to simplify the development and testing process by eliminating the need for dedicated development systems.
News from Connect Tech (17 October 2005)
Alliance focuses on LED packaging advances
Optek Technology has signed a joint research and development, manufacturing and marketing relationship agreement with Lednium, an Australian based LED technology company.
News from Optek Technology (17 October 2005)
X Architecture designs move down to 90nm
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is ready to accept 90nm X Architecture designs.
News from TSMC (17 October 2005)
65nm SoC technology comes on stream
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has successfully completed the first of three CyberShuttle prototype production runs for the company's industry leading 65nm Nexsys technology.
News from TSMC (17 October 2005)
Power entry modules put five into one
P series power entry modules from Tyco Electronics are the first 10A devices to provide all five power entry functions in one small package. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (17 October 2005)
Driver helps migrate legacy modem applications
The Nucleus USB Modem Communication class driver is the latest extension to the popular Nucleus USB software from Accelerated Technology.
News from Accelerated Technology (17 October 2005)
Bluetooth compliance has international appeal
Independent test laboratory, KTL can now manage the complete compliance process for Bluetooth products covering Europe, the USA and many other countries.
News from KTL (17 October 2005)
Surface-mount convertors save space onboard
Lambda has released surface-mount versions of its successful PSS and PSD series of ultracompact single and dual DC/DC convertors for PCB mounting. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (17 October 2005)
Environmental report shows green credentials
A new environmental report summarises Renesas Technology's environmental initiatives for fiscal 2004.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (17 October 2005)
Membranes make the most of both worlds
Danielson (UK) has linked up with Far East production facilities in a fashion that the company believes will benefit the Aylesbury manufacturing plant, the Far East partner and the OEM end user.
News from Danielson (UK) (17 October 2005)
Eur 165,000 space contract signed
The processor platform extensions will take into account the requirements of commercial receivers with applications ranging from consumer to aerospace.
News from Gaisler Research (17 October 2005)
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