News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 30 October
to Saturday 5 November 2005
DFT analyser reduces test and prototyping costs
The DFT analyser from Asset InterTech reduces manufacturing and test costs by validating the boundary-scan design-for-test (DFT) features in a circuit board design before prototypes are assembled.
News from Logic Technology ( 4 November 2005)
Integrated NAND Flash simplifies consumer devices
Esol has signed an agreement with Samsung Electronics to offer software for Samsung's NAND Flash memory products for the digital camera and cellular markets.
News from Logic Technology ( 4 November 2005)
Corporate award recognises company's performance
TTI Europe recently received a Murata Corporate Award, in recognition of the company's performance, commitment and contribution to Murata's business for the year ending April 2005. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe ( 4 November 2005)
TFT includes on-board timing control signals
Most 3.5in TFTs on the market need additional control circuits before they can be interfaced to the system micro-controller. The 3.5in QVGA TFT has all the necessary timing control signals on board.
News from Review Display Systems ( 4 November 2005)
Compact I/O expanders increase GPIO resources
As designers of portable systems develop versions of their core designs for different market, they often need to add features and functions but find that their controller has limited GPIO resources.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies ( 4 November 2005)
Surface mount inductors protect against EMI
The low profile DR363 and DR364 Series surface mount inductors from Datatronic Distribution provide reliable protection against challenging EMI problems in high current applications.
News from Datatronic Distribution ( 4 November 2005)
Power over Ethernet product range grows
Focus EDL has added to its Power over Ethernet product range with the addition of a series of 10/100 Base-TX RJ45 connectors.
News from Focus EDL ( 4 November 2005)
Research analyses networked home devices
Technical Background Article According to the latest Strategy Analytics' 'Connected Home Devices' research, nearly two-thirds of available networked home devices are now integrated with, or upgradeable to WiFi connectivity.
News from Strategy Analytics ( 4 November 2005)
Sarnoff extends functionality of MIPS products
Sarnoff is to offer its latest H.264 codecs on the industry-standard MIPS architecture, allowing MIPS Technologies to offer its customers a broad range of video solutions for the first time.
News from MIPS Technologies ( 4 November 2005)
Receiver technology improves GPS system's accuracy
Hemisphere GPS, a designer and manufacturer of GPS products used in more than 50 countries, has announced the latest addition to its Outback family of products for agricultural guidance.
News from Hemisphere GPS ( 4 November 2005)
Vector GPS aids sailors in Volvo Ocean Race
User Application Article Hemisphere GPS is supplying Vector heading systems to three of the seven sailboats competing in the Volvo Ocean Race - a seven-month, globe-circling odyssey involving some of the world's best sailors.
News from Hemisphere GPS ( 3 November 2005)
Powertrain control units developed using Artisan
User Application Article Artisan Software Tools has announced that Siemens VDO has chosen its Artisan Studio as the principal embedded software development tool for its automotive powertrain control units.
News from Artisan Software Tools ( 3 November 2005)
Compact ADC delivers 400ksps data rates
Analog Devices has introduced what it claims is the industry's first 18bit analogue-to-digital convertor (ADC) to deliver 400ksps data rates in a 3 x 5mm mini-small-outline package(MSOP) package.
News from Analog Devices ( 3 November 2005)
Low-power relay available in compact format
Omron has extended its high-frequency relay series by introducing a new 25.6GHz coaxial model, capable of carrying 120W at 3GHz for mobile communications base-station and antenna applications.
News from Omron Electronics ( 3 November 2005)
Radiowave simulator available free of charge
Radioplan, has announced that a new student edition of its Radiowave Propagation Simulator (RPS) will be made available for download, free of charge, from its website.
News from Radioplan ( 3 November 2005)
Cavendish Kinetics appoints senior personnel
Cavendish Kinetics has appointed Don Pinchetti as its Director of Process Engineering, based in The Netherlands and Paul Billig as its Vice President of Marketing, based in the USA.
News from Cavendish Kinetics ( 3 November 2005)
GNU Toolchain developer is newest EEMBC member
The newest member of the Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium (EEMBC) is CodeSourcery, a provider of development tools and custom software development services for operating system vendors.
News from EEMBC ( 3 November 2005)
Power supply is approved for medical applications
With competitor products one-third larger by volume, the ECM100, single-output AC/DC switching power supply from XP Power is the world's most compact unit of its type.
News from XP Power ( 3 November 2005)
MEMS accelerometer has ultra-low power consumption
Analog Devices, innovating in MEMS technology for over a decade, has added a three-axis accelerometer to its iMEMS family of motion signal processing products.
News from Analog Devices ( 3 November 2005)
Decoders offer an enhanced digital experience
Royal Philips Electronics has introduced a new family of audio/video decoders to significantly enhance the consumer experience of the digital home.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 3 November 2005)
Charge pump to replace isolated power supplies
Global supplier of advanced power management solutions ON Semiconductor is introducing the NIS6201 - a floating regulated charge pump for low power applications.
News from ON Semiconductor ( 3 November 2005)
Bar-code scanning is added to mobile devices
Baracoda, a French manufacturer of Bluetooth bar-code scanners for the automatic identification sector, has launched Baracoda RoadRunners.
News from Baracoda ( 3 November 2005)
'Fish finders' use GeoHelix-SMP GPS antenna
User Application Article Sarantel has announced that Johnson Outdoors of Racine, Wisconsin, USA, has selected the GeoHelix-SMP GPS antenna for the newest addition to the Humminbird line of combination GPS 'fish finders'.
News from Sarantel ( 3 November 2005)
Resistor networks available in four package styles
Providing design engineers with an economical means of creating precision voltage dividers, TT Electronics BI Technologies is offering its series of precision thin-film resistor networks.
News from BI Technologies Electronic Components Division ( 3 November 2005)
Connectors meet signalling needs for FPDs
Molex has introduced a range of high-density FFC/FPC connectors designed for flat panel displays (FPD) and other applications.
News from Molex UK ( 3 November 2005)
Farnell adds more International Rectifier products
Farnell InOne has become the largest catalogue distributor of International Rectifier's RoHS-compliant products in Europe, following the addition of over 1400 product lines.
News from Farnell ( 3 November 2005)
Development kit supports VxWorks 5.5 RTOS
Arcom has launched another Pentium 'board support package' development kit to support Wind River's VxWorks 5.5 real-time operating system (RTOS), the most widely adopted RTOS in the embedded industry.
News from Eurotech ( 3 November 2005)
Driver makes Ethernet connections more efficient
Pleora Technologies, a supplier of GigE connectivity solutions, has announced a PC driver architecture that redefines performance benchmarks for Ethernet connectivity and data flow at the PC host.
News from Pleora Technologies ( 2 November 2005)
SBCs are suited to data storage applications
Concurrent Technologies has introduced a range of low-power, 3U CompactPCI single board computers (SBC), supporting the Intel 1.8GHz or 1.6GHz Pentium M, or the Intel 1.0GHz Celeron M processors.
News from Concurrent Technologies ( 2 November 2005)
ZigBee Alliance gains another member
Arcom is demonstrating its commitment to industrial wireless network gateways by joining the ZigBee Alliance at the participant level.
News from Eurotech ( 2 November 2005)
Controller operates at higher junction temperature
Linear Technology has announced the availability of the H-grade version of the LTC1772. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 2 November 2005)
Adapter helps designers test devices on PCBs
Aries Electronics has introduced an adapter that enables designers to test or bread-board a 12-ball microBGA device on an existing PCB with 0.300in holes.
News from Aries Electronics ( 2 November 2005)
Potentiometers are easy to adjust.
TT Electronics' BI Technologies has recently developed a RoHS-compliant, 3mm multi-turn potentiometer with top adjust capabilities.
News from BI Technologies Electronic Components Division ( 2 November 2005)
Prototype support offered
Shafer Electronics, an EMS since 1973, is now offering both Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) SMT and THT quick-turn and prototype support.
News from Shafer Electronics Company ( 2 November 2005)
Further devices are added to photocoupler family
Sharp Microelectronics is expanding its family of photocouplers by adding some components for specific models with transfer rates of 1Mbit, 10Mbit or 25 Mbit per second.
News from Sharp Microelectronics Europe ( 2 November 2005)
Bench power supply is powerful but compact
The EX2020R, now available from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is a high-current, single-output bench power supply capable of generating currents up to 20A at voltages up to 20V.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 2 November 2005)
Sluggish market sees net sales decline
Omron Corporation has announced consolidated results for the first half ended September 30, 2005.
News from Omron Corp ( 2 November 2005)
3.3V protection device offers transition from 5V
Semtech has introduced the uClamp 3304A, a 3.3V electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection device with the performance needed for next-generation portable designs.
News from Semtech ( 2 November 2005)
Conference promotes franchises in China
Global Sources' eighth annual 'Franchising China Conference and Exhibition' was held recently in Beijing, with more than 100 top franchise businesses participating, including Office 1, Subway and TNT.
News from Global Sources ( 2 November 2005)
Broadcom extends partnership with ARM
Broadcom is extending its partnership with ARM by licensing ARM OptimoDE data engine technology.
News from Broadcom Corp ( 2 November 2005)
Target acquisition system uses Li-ion battery pack
A US Army guided missile, target acquisition system is using a lithium-ion battery pack supplied by Saft. Brochure Available
News from Saft Lithium Battery Division ( 2 November 2005)
Fume extractor demonstrated at Productronica 2005
The MFX-2200 Fume Extraction System from OK International will be demonstrated at Productronica 2005.
News from Objective Interface Systems ( 2 November 2005)
Flameproof resistors have high working voltage
TT Electronics Welwyn Components has developed a flameproof, high-value thick-film resistor family with a high working voltage to 10kV, and a resistance value up to 1Gohm. Brochure Available
News from TT Electronics Welwyn Components ( 2 November 2005)
FPGAs supported by synthesis tool
QuickLogic Europe has announced that the latest version of Mentor Graphics' Precision Synthesis tool supports its 'microwatt' FPGAs and programmable bridges.
News from QuickLogic ( 2 November 2005)
Resistor manufacturer appoints distributor
Resistor manufacturer Ohmite has appointed TTI as a Global Distributor for all of its products.
News from Ohmite ( 2 November 2005)
Simulator helps Exar speed up chip development
User Application Article Synopsys has announced that Exar has adopted its VCS comprehensive RTL verification, a key component of the Discovery Verification Platform, to speed chip development.
News from Synopsys ( 2 November 2005)
Diagnostic tool enhances semiconductor yield
Mentor Graphics' YieldAssist diagnostic tool enhances semiconductor yield and expands the firm's Design-for-Test product portfolio and platform beyond classical test generation and defect detection.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 2 November 2005)
Further cables added to industrial Ethernet range
Belden CDT Electronics Division has expanded its line of DataTuff Category 5e and Category 6 industrial Ethernet cables.
News from Belden CDT Electronics ( 2 November 2005)
Small enclosure family gains RFI-capable versions
Hammond Electronics has announced a significant market advance with the introduction of RFI-capable versions of its 1594 heavy-duty, small enclosure family.
News from Hammond Electronics ( 1 November 2005)
Customers view project developments online
NFS Systems' customers can now view online the progress of their project developments, such as the steps comprising the projects, and start and end dates.
News from NFS Systems ( 1 November 2005)
FireWire interface enhanced for industrial uses
Yamaichi has enhanced the FireWire interface (IEEE1394b) for use in industrial applications.
News from Yamaichi Electronics ( 1 November 2005)
More connector types offered for mezzanine cards
Yamaichi Electronics has added Version A+B+ types to its CN074 range of connectors for advanced mezzanine cards.
News from Yamaichi Electronics ( 1 November 2005)
International Rectifier posts financial results
International Rectifier has reported adjusted earnings of $29.4 million (or $0.41 per share) for the September quarter, on revenues of $272.6 million.
News from International Rectifier ( 1 November 2005)
Versatile relay is launched
Anyone who uses a large number of single-pole and two-pole relays with high contact ratings should consider the RQ relay from Idec Electronics.
News from IDEC Electronics ( 1 November 2005)
Compact KVM system takes up less space
Rose Electronics, a supplier of keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) switching technology, has launched new versions of its RackView server room management station, including Sun specific models.
News from Rose Electronics ( 1 November 2005)
Power convertors are safer onboard
The latest AC/DC power convertor from Bear Power Supplies features a mini-IEC input connector and detachable line cord for AC power input.
News from Bear Power Supplies ( 1 November 2005)
WEEE compliance: is RFID tagging the answer?
Technical Background Article IDC Managing Director Kevin Buckley discusses the issues involved in using RFID tagging to achieve compliance with the WEEE Directive. Brochure Available
News from IDC - Intelligent Distributed Controls ( 1 November 2005)
HDTV set for US take-off
Television manufacturers will see a surge in cumulative HDTV sales over the next few years, which will boost the overall market value to $65 billion by 2009, according to a new study.
News from Parks Associates (31 October 2005)
Graphics development focuses on games sector
The PowerVR Insider development programme aims to promote and endorse excellence at all levels of the mobile graphics ecosystem from silicon providers to games developers.
News from Imagination Technologies (31 October 2005)
Express bridge chip cuts package size and power
The PEX 8114 is the latest PLX ExpressLane PCIe device to reach production level, making PLX the only vendor with four PCIe bridges and switches now available in volume.
News from PLX Technology Europe (31 October 2005)
Economical option in power conversion
New E-grade DC/DC convertor modules use advanced power processing, control and packaging technologies to provide high power density, flexibility and reliability, along with cost effectiveness.
News from Vicor UK (31 October 2005)
D-subs are fully RoHS compliant
New D subminiature connectors from GTK all meet the requirements of the new RoHS legislation which will be introduced next summer. Brochure Available
News from GTK (31 October 2005)
Richardson secures global rights
Richardson Electronics has secured exclusive global distribution rights to Mimix's diversified line of GaAs semiconductor products that span the spectrum from DC to 50GHz.
News from Mimix Broadband (31 October 2005)
Instrument sales drive record quarter for NI
National Instruments has reported third quarter revenue of $142 million, an increase of 13% compared with the third quarter of 2004. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (31 October 2005)
Conference shifts from New Orleans to Dallas
The Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) has been rescheduled to the week of 19th to 23rd March 2006 and relocated to the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dallas, Texas.
News from APEC (31 October 2005)
Serial card takes flow control onboard
The JetCard 1400 Series is specially designed for long distance industrial applications that require high speed RS422/485 interfaces.
News from Korenix Technology (31 October 2005)
China increases share of battery supply
A new report reveals that mainland China's battery production topped 28 billion units in 2004, and China now produces 25% of global battery supply.
News from Global Sources (31 October 2005)
Tetra show outing for digital baseband chip
CML's latest digital radio baseband processor IC, the CMX981, will be available for discussion and demonstration on 28th November at the Tetra World Congress, Frankfurt.
News from CML Microcircuits (31 October 2005)
Website explains power quality concepts
A new online interactive training centre covers practical and theoretical aspects of power quality for electrical engineers, facilities managers and M and E designers.
News from Copper Development Association (31 October 2005)
IPTV decoders to be made in the UK
Cambridge Imaging Systems has signed an agreement with HaiVision Systems of Montreal under which the UK company is appointed exclusive OEM for a range of IPTV products.
News from Cambridge Imaging Systems (31 October 2005)
Marine convertor supplies regulated power
The Quint 24VDC/24VDC/10A DC/DC convertor is approved for marine applications. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (31 October 2005)
Photocouplers race up to 25Mbit/s
Sharp Microelectronics is expanding its family of photocouplers by adding some components for specific models with transfer rates of 1, 10 or 25Mbit/s.
News from Sharp Microelectronics Europe (31 October 2005)
Hungarian engineers learn lead-free technology
DEK is celebrating a successful collaborative venture with Universal Instruments following a recent technology day held at the Hungarokart Centre in Mogyorod, Hungary.
News from DEK (31 October 2005)
Tunnel safety system leverages DAB expertise
User Application Article RadioScape has provided the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) expertise for a new DAB safety broadcast system for use in road tunnels called RadioScape TunnelAlert.
News from RadioScape (31 October 2005)
Power manager promises extended battery life
Freescale Semiconductor is extending its power management IC with a device designed for portable audio and video applications.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (31 October 2005)
Conformal coating comes up to date
Dima has developed a complete new range of selective conformal coating systems.
News from Dima SMT Systems NL (31 October 2005)
Media card connector puts four in one
Yamaichi Electronics has expanded its FRS series with a combo four-in-one Flash card connector.
News from Yamaichi Electronics (31 October 2005)
Taped components keep production running
Using the Dima Handytaper production engineers can easily package components into any type of tape.
News from Dima SMT Systems NL (31 October 2005)
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