News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 8 January
to Saturday 14 January 2006
RF testers check enhanced datarate Bluetooth
A new option allows the CBT and CBT32 RF testers to perform transmitter and receiver measurements on EDR Bluetooth instruments and modules with no external equipment.
News from Rohde and Schwarz (13 January 2006)
IC promises cost effective power and speed control
A new phase control IC replaces the now obsolete TCA280B that has been used since the 1970s and is compatible with new-generation triacs featuring negative triac gate triggering.
News from Hendon Semiconductors (13 January 2006)
Phase modulators tackle emerging applications
The unique properties of LiNbO3 modulators make them attractive devices for a variety of applications outside of the commonly used 1550nm window.
News from Laser Components (UK) (13 January 2006)
Alliance adds smart antenna technology
PicoChip and ArrayComm have formed an alliance under which ArrayComm's Network MIMO software will be incorporated into the PHY of picoChip's flexible wireless solution.
News from picoChip Designs (13 January 2006)
Cordless pen technology enables electronic paper
User Application Article Penabled cordless battery-free pen technology features in iRex Technologies' electronic paper applications - the first complete solution for portable electronic reading and writing.
News from Wacom Components Europe (13 January 2006)
File system and database are optimised for Flash
Ittia is partnering with Aleph One to provide an ideal data solution for embedded devices requiring persistent storage.
News from Ittia (13 January 2006)
Wireless mesh technology keeps winning awards
Z-Wave wireless mesh networking technology received a CNET Best of CES Award in the enabling technology category at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
News from Zensys (13 January 2006)
Configurable core enables cellular baseband engine
TTPCom has taken a licence for a configurable ARC 700 core.
News from ARC International (13 January 2006)
Silver preforms stick to conducting
A new silver conductive epoxy film and preform system cures very quickly at moderately elevated temperatures and features very high electrical conductivity. Brochure Available
News from Master Bond (13 January 2006)
Low-cost module cuts GPS power budget
The LEA-4A low-cost GPS module features the recently released 16-channel Antaris 4 receiver technology developed jointly by Atmel and u-blox.
News from u-blox (13 January 2006)
Advanced sonobuoy receivers win two contracts
Ultra Electronics Flightline Systems has been awarded two separate contracts for its advanced sonobuoy receivers for use in modern airborne anti-submarine warfare systems.
News from Ultra Electronics (13 January 2006)
Royal Navy orders interface upgrade
Ultra Electronics' Command and Control Systems business, located in High Wycombe, UK, has won a contract to upgrade the weapon interfacing equipment for the Royal Navy's submarines.
News from Ultra Electronics (13 January 2006)
Ultra sweeps up mine destruction contract
Ultra Electronics Sonar and Communication Systems has been awarded a contract to supply the Royal Navy with an advanced system for the destruction of sea mines.
News from Ultra Electronics (13 January 2006)
Secure datalinks to serve unmanned aerial vehicles
Ultra Electronics has been awarded a contract worth over GBP 10 million to develop and supply secure datalinks for the UK's Watchkeeper unmanned aerial vehicle programme.
News from Ultra Electronics (13 January 2006)
Airbus orders active noise and vibration control
Ultra Electronics has been awarded a contract worth in excess of GBP 35 million to supply its active noise and vibration control system for the Airbus A400M military transport aircraft.
News from Ultra Electronics (13 January 2006)
Approval services spread to Italy and South Africa
RFI- Wireless has appointed two new agencies to deliver its services in Italy and South Africa.
News from RFI Global Services (13 January 2006)
Sycamore steps up to run ATE sales
Schaffner has appointed Colin Sycamore as UK Sales Manager for ATE products. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (13 January 2006)
EPIC form factor SBC is flexible option
The EP810 is a new low power EPIC form factor SBC that features an Intel 852GM with ICH4 chipset.
News from Axiomtek (13 January 2006)
Materials are a better fit for thermal management
Kunze thermal management solutions are designed to overcome imperfections in the surfaces of components to provide secure thermal performance while saving time and money in production.
News from Power Products International (13 January 2006)
Best of both worlds at APEX
Visitors to the DEK booth at the upcoming APEX show will see first-hand how the mass imaging leader delivers the best of both worlds.
News from DEK (13 January 2006)
Surge suppressors suit wireless LAN applications
The Telegartner range of coaxial surge suppressors is designed particularly for use in wireless LAN applications with SMA, R-SMA, TNC, R-TNC and N connectors.
News from Quadrant Connections (13 January 2006)
Effective ESD programmes explained
A 2-day seminar will explain how to implement an effective ESD programme in electronics manufacturing.
News from Electrostatic Solutions (13 January 2006)
SDIO host controller runs on microwatt FPGAs
QuickLogic Europe has intellectual property for an SDIO host controller core that can be embedded into its Eclipse II microwatt FPGAs.
News from QuickLogic (13 January 2006)
RF modem module needs no radio expertise
New from Radiometrix is a 9600baud radio modem module that, for the first time, is totally transparent, making it very simple to create a half-duplex link. Brochure Available
News from Radiometrix (13 January 2006)
Faraday adopts Spice simulator
Faraday Technology Corporation has adopted the Mentor Graphics Eldo simulation tool as its internal Spice simulator for cell library and IP characterization.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (13 January 2006)
WDM device wins US patent
Ibsen Photonics has been granted a US patent for a "Wavelength division multiplexed device".
News from Ibsen Photonics (13 January 2006)
Better products show up at Photonics West
The New Focus division of Bookham is introducing a suite of "Simply Better" products, solutions and services at Photonics West later this month.
News from Bookham (13 January 2006)
CEM completes lead-free investment
Contract electronics manufacturer Prism Electronics has invested over GBP 100,000 preparing its manufacturing operations to comply with new European legislation that comes into force this year.
News from Prism Electronics (13 January 2006)
SD memory cards shrink to micro size
Kingston Technology has launched its new microSD memory card, as part of its strategy to support the rapidly growing smartphone market.
News from Kingston Technology (13 January 2006)
MBO resurrects an old favourite
One of the most famous names in UK connector distribution - Flightspares Electronics - has re-emerged following a management buyout of the electromechanical division of Compstock Electronics.
News from Flightspares Electronics (13 January 2006)
Aqueous conformal coating makes APEX debut
Electrolube will be promoting its new aqueous conformal coating Aquacoat Plus at APEX this year.
News from Electrolube (13 January 2006)
HSPA testing in the spotlight at 3GSM
Rohde and Schwarz will present a comprehensive product portfolio featuring solutions for high speed packet access at the 3GSM World Congress.
News from Rohde and Schwarz (13 January 2006)
Modules simplify power sensor connection
New power sensor modules for the R and S FSMR measuring receiver integrate power splitters, allowing users to perform all measurements using a single signal connector.
News from Rohde and Schwarz (13 January 2006)
Study looks at next-generation military comms
The Federal Office for Information Management and Information Technology of the German Armed Forces has commissioned Rohde and Schwarz to carry out a study into software defined radio.
News from Rohde and Schwarz (13 January 2006)
LEDs shed new light on AOI systems
New LED lighting systems add to the versatility of the Schneider and Koch LaserVision AOI system in production applications.
News from Rohde and Schwarz (13 January 2006)
Encryption system secures virtual private networks
Rohde and Schwarz SIT is offering a new encryption system for virtual private networks up to 10Mbit/s.
News from Rohde and Schwarz (13 January 2006)
Flann to develop automotive business
Green Hills Software has appointed Jeremy Flann to the position of director of automotive business development for the EMEA region. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (13 January 2006)
Bluetooth module needs no RF design expertise
The LinkMatik Bluetooth module enables designers to add wireless communications capability to their products without the need for RF and antenna design expertise.
News from RF Solutions (13 January 2006)
Dual JFETs promise a perfect match
A new family of ultra-low-noise dual JFETs offers a better performing, less time consuming and cheaper solution than matching individual devices.
News from Linear Integrated Systems (13 January 2006)
Silicon TV tuner is at home in USB adapters
User Application Article Microtune's high-performance low-power MicroTuner MT2060 silicon TV tuner has been deployed by multiple manufacturers in their innovative new USB adapters for PCs.
News from Microtune (13 January 2006)
Papers explain stencil technologies
Photo Stencil will present two papers at the upcoming IPC Printed Circuits Expo, APEX and Designers Summit.
News from Photo Stencil (12 January 2006)
New SMT line speeds throughput for CEM
User Application Article Production automation specialist Contax has just installed part of a new SMT production line at contract electronic manufacturer Chemigraphic.
News from Contax (12 January 2006)
Evaluation system checks out cell technology
Mercury Computer Systems has shipped its first CTES cell technology evaluation system.
News from Mercury Computer Systems (12 January 2006)
Report analyses digital home market
The digital home industry came of age in 2005 as global revenues surged past the $100 billion mark for the first time, according to new research.
News from Strategy Analytics (12 January 2006)
PCB assembly tooling in the spotlight
Pentagon EMS Corporation has added an interesting new feature called "The Pentagon Spotlight", to its company website.
News from Pentagon EMS Corp (12 January 2006)
Seventh-generation panels come on-stream
Display Technology, the official sole UK supplier of Samsung industrial TFT panels, has begun shipping products from Samsung's newly opened second seventh-generation (7G) line.
News from Display Technology (12 January 2006)
Image processor cuts costs and power
The GF9351 provides industry-leading image processing for next-generation video and graphics demands, especially for 1080p HDTV displays.
News from Gennum Corp (12 January 2006)
EXFO clocks up ninth consecutive quarter of growth
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has reported sales growth for a ninth consecutive quarter.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (12 January 2006)
Distributors boost European and Middle East cover
Eight new distributors in Europe and the Middle East will serve growing demand for Boostcap ultracapacitor products and related technical and customer support.
News from Maxwell Technologies (12 January 2006)
Repair evaluation programme spreads to India
Mr Test Equipment has launched its successful free repair evaluation programme for electronic test equipment in India.
News from Mr Test Equipment (12 January 2006)
Encoder demonstrates IP video over satellite phone
Oki Electric has succeeded in transmitting video through satellite phone connections with its portable video compression transmitter, the RS-M MPEG-4 encoder.
News from Oki Electric (12 January 2006)
Free repair evaluation comes to Europe
Mr Test Equipment has launched its successful free repair evaluation programme for electronic test equipment in Europe.
News from Mr Test Equipment (12 January 2006)
White LED driver and boost convertor come together
The LT3466-1 dual step-up DC/DC convertor combines a white LED driver and a boost convertor in a low profile 3 x 3mm DFN package. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (12 January 2006)
Alliance is cohesive voice for Ethernet industry
Tyco Electronics is a founding member of the Ethernet Alliance, an industry group dedicated to the continued success and expansion of Ethernet technology.
News from Tyco Electronics - Comns Computer Consumer Elctrns (12 January 2006)
GPS antenna claims even better noise immunity
The GeoHelix-P2 passive GPS antenna, designed from the ground up to be the easiest antenna to embed, is the smallest quadrifilar helix antenna for GPS in the industry.
News from Sarantel (12 January 2006)
MCU, MPU and analogue IC technology on show
Flash micros, speech interface, motor control solutions and next-generation display controllers on show for first time at Embedded World.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (12 January 2006)
Free seminars address serial data anaysis
A pan-European seminar tour on "Expanding your vision on serial data analysis capabilities" will cover 12 different locations between mid February and March 2006.
News from LeCroy (12 January 2006)
Real-time Ethernet gains new options
Kuka Controls will focus on real-time Ethernet and standardisation of interfaces at Embedded World.
News from Kuka Controls (12 January 2006)
Tools speed mission-critical system design
Artisan Studio is an integrated suite of collaborative modelling tools for requirements analysis, specification, design and development of complex, mission-critical systems and software engineering.
News from Artisan Software Tools (12 January 2006)
Upgrade for multistandard modem IC
The CMX868A is a newly revised multistandard modem IC targeted at telemetry and telephone based information applications.
News from CML Microcircuits (12 January 2006)
A suitable case for protection
User Application Article A novel instrument for measuring the ash content of coal features a customised carry case designed and supplied by packaging systems specialist, QED Design and Manufacture.
News from QED Design and Manufacture (12 January 2006)
Rohrer takes over as Chief Executive Officer
Zetex has appointed Hans Rohrer as Chief Executive Officer to take over from Bob Conway (61) who has decided to retire from the business.
News from Zetex (12 January 2006)
New book covers managing power electronics
Dr Nazzareno Rossetti, Senior Director, Strategy of the Fairchild Analogue Product Group, has written a new book on managing power electronics.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (12 January 2006)
Environment speeds Ada systems development
The Gnat Programming Studio is a sophisticated software development environment for the Ada programming language.
News from AdaCore (12 January 2006)
Million-gate FPGA outperforms SRAM-based devices
The one-million-system-gate ProASIC3 A3P1000 delivers total system cost, performance, power and security advantages over comparable SRAM-based products.
News from Actel Europe (12 January 2006)
Polarisers boast wide wavelength coverage
Ruled and holographic wire grid polarisers produced by Optometrics offer an extensive wavelength coverage from 2nm to 20um.
News from Laser Components (UK) (12 January 2006)
Notebook PCs take single-chip TV tuners onboard
User Application Article Toshiba Module Group is using Microtune's MicroTuner MT2060 single-chip tuner in the expanded European brand offering of its personal entertainment notebook PCs.
News from Microtune (12 January 2006)
Chinese academy adopts RRM system
The China Academy of Telecommunication Research has selected a system from Rohde and Schwarz for certification in the field of radio resource management.
News from Rohde and Schwarz (12 January 2006)
Switchers add more channels to audio analysers
The Audio Precision SWR-2755 family of programmable switchers are now available in the UK from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), the exclusive distributor.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (12 January 2006)
VME carriers put top power SoC to work
Micro Memory has introduced the CoSine-on-Othello MM15x0 and MM-16x0 VME carriers for FPGA processing on serial switch fabrics.
News from Micro Memory (12 January 2006)
Packages help put RF devices through their paces
User Application Article Accel-RF is using a DC to 23GHz low cost commercial (LCC) package from StratEdge as a platform for life testing of high frequency devices.
News from StratEdge (12 January 2006)
Compact crystal oscillator made for mobile comms
A new crystal oscillator is designed to combine small size and low power consumption, making it ideally suited for use in mobile communications applications.
News from Focus EDL (11 January 2006)
Cost-effective option in custom power supplies
Custom high-performance power supplies are based around the latest power module designs from leading manufacturers including Astec.
News from Powersolve (11 January 2006)
Penang is new base for Asian applications
Alphasem will officially open its new application and training center in the industrial district of Penang on 20th January 2006 to further strengthen process and application support in Southeast Asia.
News from Alphasem (11 January 2006)
High-power LEDs come down in price
New pricing positions the industry's most widely used high-power LEDs as the clear value leaders and demonstrates Lumileds commitment to rapidly growing the market for solid-state lighting technology.
News from Philips Lumileds Lighting (11 January 2006)
Twin-contact relays cut out arcs
The Schrack RT1 bifurcated relay uses a twin contact system and is specifically designed for switching from dry circuit up to 16A, offering improved low contact resistance and high reliability. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (11 January 2006)
Charger chip optimises USB power supply
A highly integrated battery charger IC runs from USB port inputs and features an innovative charge reduction loop that reduces charge time.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies (11 January 2006)
Tiny GPS modules take position on the shelf
Abacus Express has added the industry's smallest GPS modules to feature dead-reckoning as well as satellite positioning.
News from Abacus Express South (11 January 2006)
Wafer metrology tool offers atomic layer accuracy
A new nondestructive nanotechnology weight metrology tool handles high-volume production of 300mm semiconductor wafers.
News from Metryx (11 January 2006)
Networking enclosure is made for cable management
The IMnet II is an updated version of the first enclosure to be designed specifically for the networking market, breaking away from the legacy design of the electronic rack.
News from APW Enclosure Solutions (11 January 2006)
Micro chip package promises major space savings
The micro SMDxt (micro surface mount device extended technology) chip package, is the latest generation of wafer-level package technologies.
News from National Semiconductor (11 January 2006)
Novel package hosts smallest audio subsystem
The industry's smallest audio subsystem with a mono Class D speaker driver integrates all the analogue and digital audio functions needed for smart phones and VoIP terminals.
News from National Semiconductor (11 January 2006)
Verum completes startup phase
Verum Consultants has closed its first funding round with investments from international bank ABN Amro and the Dutch Government.
News from Verum (11 January 2006)
Helicopter maker adopts UML development tool
Helicopter maker AgustaWestland has selected Artisan Studio as its corporate standard UML tool for software and systems development.
News from Artisan Software Tools (11 January 2006)
Distribution deal goes global
Zetex Semiconductors has extended its agreement with distribution partner Future Electronics.
News from Zetex (11 January 2006)
RoHS enforcement body to speak at conference
The UK National Weights and Measures RoHS Enforcement Body will address MicroTech 2006 in Cambridge.
News from IMAPS-UK (11 January 2006)
Quad PIN diodes simplify attenuator design
A new series of pi-connected quad PIN diodes simplify the design and lower the costs of voltage-controlled diode pi attenuators operating over the 300kHz to 3GHz frequency range. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (11 January 2006)
Flexible-resolution PXI digitiser is a winner
Test and Measurement World magazine has named the National Instruments PXI-5922 flexible-resolution digitiser as a best in test winner and finalist for the test product of the year. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (11 January 2006)
Maskless lithography system has table-top format
The uPG101 is an extremely economical and easy to use micro pattern generator for direct write applications as well as low volume mask making.
News from Heidelberg Instruments (11 January 2006)
Handheld OTDR is designed for FTTx
A revolutionary handheld instrument, designed with the field technician in mind, delivers leading-edge technology for fault location inside a very compact and lightweight unit.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (11 January 2006)
Alliance speeds access to PCB connectors
Hypertac and Spartan Europe have extended their strategic alliance, offering customers 48 hour turnaround on the Hypertac HPD range of printed circuit board connectors.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Hypertac (11 January 2006)
Touchscreens resist fingerprints
Review Display Systems has entered into a brand new distribution agreement to bring AMT's exciting touch technology products to the UK.
News from Review Display Systems (11 January 2006)
Single-component stencils speed rework operations
Novel rework stencils ensure accurate and repeatable printed results for single component footprints, such as QFPs, PLCCs, BGAs, micro-BGAs and surface-mount connectors.
News from Tecan (11 January 2006)
Low-pressure moulding process to star at APEX
The Electronics Division of Henkel will again use APEX as the stage to promote one of its most innovative process solutions: Macromelt low-pressure moulding.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (11 January 2006)
New UK organisation for Harting
Harting has restructured its UK operations in Northampton with the creation of a new company, Harting UK, which will act as the holding company for two separate operating entities.
News from Harting (11 January 2006)
Reports analyse automotive blindspot monitoring
Two reports analysing the market for automotive blindspot monitoring systems forecast that this market will grow to nearly 4 million units by 2012.
News from Strategy Analytics (11 January 2006)
Squeegee system cleans up its act
An innovative self cleaning squeegee system offers end users relief from the widely reported problem of solder paste sticking to squeegees.
News from Transition Automation (11 January 2006)
STMicroelectronics commits to ZigBee development
STMicroelectronics and Ember Corporation have signed an agreement to jointly develop complete solutions for the fast-growing ZigBee wireless networking market.
News from Ember Europe (11 January 2006)
Double-digit growth all round at R and S
With consolidated sales of Eur 1.1 billion and 20% sales growth, Rohde and Schwarz has just completed the most successful year in its history.
News from Rohde and Schwarz (10 January 2006)
RF tester covers all GSM test cases
The tried-and-tested R and S TS8950G RF conformance test system now has validated EGPRS/Edge RF test cases for mobile phones of multislot class 10.
News from Rohde and Schwarz (10 January 2006)
Configurable cores set for Chinese expansion
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp and ARC International are collaborating to equip SoC developers in mainland China with configurable technology.
News from ARC International (10 January 2006)
Sealed connector system handles harsh conditions
The MX150 sealed connector system is particularly suitable for all nonautomotive transportation equipment.
News from Molex UK (10 January 2006)
PWM control IC takes drivers onboard
International Rectifier has launched a three-phase PWM control IC with integrated drivers for DC/DC convertors.
News from International Rectifier (10 January 2006)
Management team grows by two
Triteq has expanded its management team with the addition of two new key members.
News from Triteq (10 January 2006)
Connector products for measuring and testing
A comprehensive 40-page brochure available in both print and PDF formats from ODU is concentrates on the use of its connector products in measuring and testing.
News from ODU UK (10 January 2006)
Enclosures clean up on handheld devices
Teko's "Soap" enclosures have been designed for housing miniature and small handheld electronic devices.
News from Teko Enclosures (10 January 2006)
Software defined radio speeds theatre to market
User Application Article Vestel, one of the world's largest consumer electronics manufacturers, has been working with RadioScape to create a home theatre system with integrated DAB capability.
News from RadioScape (10 January 2006)
Programming environment brings robots to life
User Application Article Lego Mindstorms NXT includes an all-new programming environment, which is based on the NI LabView graphical development software. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (10 January 2006)
Surface mount resistors make sense of current
Four new ranges of surface mount resistors address the rapidly growing need for current sensing in power management and control applications in low-voltage high-current circuits.
News from NIC Components Europe (10 January 2006)
Touchscreens offer aid to literacy
User Application Article 3M Touch Systems monitors have been used to create an award winning reading station for the visually impaired, and other groups with reading difficulties.
News from 3M Touch Systems UK (10 January 2006)
RTOS set for TD-SCDMA device deployment
Express Logic has licensed Datang Mobile to use its ThreadX RTOS in products for the TD-SCDMA market.
News from Express Logic (10 January 2006)
Platform checks out both copper and fibre networks
The FTB-200 is a lightweight and portable test platform optimised for multiple-technology multiple-application characterisation of metro and access networks.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (10 January 2006)
Display innovations in the spotlight
At Displays Technology 2006 Anders Electronics will combine system level solutions with display innovations to highlight fast routes to market. Brochure Available
News from Anders Electronics (10 January 2006)
Morrison to enhance strategic focus
Zytronic has appointed Dr Andrew Morrison to the position of Technical Director, to enhance its strategic focus on developing advanced solutions for touchscreen markets worldwide.
News from Zytronic (10 January 2006)
Harvey hired to optimise project flow
Jaltek Systems is supporting current expansion and future growth prospects with the appointment of Mike Harvey to the role of Projects Manager.
News from Jaltek Systems (10 January 2006)
GPS-enabled logger knows where it's at
The DaqLog 4000/GPS is a stand-alone data logger that uses GPS technology to identify its location and the standard GSM network to communicate with a modem-equipped PC. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (10 January 2006)
RoHS/WEEE - where does the buck stop?
Technical Background Article When it comes to fully satisfying the requirements of the RoHS and WEEE Directives, the devil is in the detail as Paul Chinery, Managing Director of Dionics explains.
News from Dionics (10 January 2006)
Ultrawideband ICs shift USB data at 480Mbit/s
Ripcord is billed as the industry's first true single-chip all-CMOS solution based on Certified Wireless USB.
News from Staccato Communications (10 January 2006)
Verification software cuts costly mask respins
Calibre OPCverify signals the beginning of a new generation of OPC technology, and expands the design for manufacturing (DFM) solutions from Mentor.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (10 January 2006)
Kitemark demonstrates RoHS responsibility
Anglia has been awarded the BSI RoHS Trusted Kitemark for awareness and implementation of the RoHS Directive requirements.
News from Anglia (10 January 2006)
Software makes sense of mixed-signal simulations
Two new products analyse the enormous amounts of data generated during the post-layout simulation of systems on a chip and integrated circuits.
News from Sandwork Design (10 January 2006)
Catalogue includes test system design tutorials
Keithley Instruments has published its 2006 test and measurement product catalogue. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (10 January 2006)
Serial transceivers stand up to ESD
New single- and dual-port dual-protocol transceivers feature the industry's highest ESD withstand rating and are ideal for space-constrained high reliability applications.
News from Intersil (10 January 2006)
Smart fabric features in audio case design
Eleksen is showcasing a distinctive audio case at the MacWorld Conference and Exposition in San Francisco, California which runs until 13th January 2006.
News from Eleksen (Peratech) (10 January 2006)
Microwave IC maker wins automotive certification
Hittite Microwave has received ISO/TS16949:2002 certification for the design, manufacture and sale of plastic encapsulated analogue and mixed-signal ICs.
News from MRC Components (10 January 2006)
Software speeds algorithm development
AccelChip has announced the immediate availability of its 2006.1 version of AccelChip DSP Synthesis and AccelWare IP toolkits.
News from AccelChip (10 January 2006)
Flash microcontroller meets USB specs
Atmel has been granted certification by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) for its AT91SAM7S64 ARM-based 32bit Flash microcontroller.
News from Atmel Corporation (10 January 2006)
Small claims for current sensors
New bidirectional linear Hall-effect current sensors combine a 20A dynamic range with an internal resistance of only 1mohm, an accuracy of better than 1.5% and an isolation voltage of 1600V RMS.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (10 January 2006)
Circuit materials show up at DesignCon West
Rogers will showcase its R/flex 3000 and RO4000 Series circuit materials for advanced packaging applications at this year's DesignCon West.
News from Rogers Corp (10 January 2006)
Softmodem supports switch to VoIP
User Application Article Gao Research has supplied its V.92 modem software to power a new, state-of-the-art video phone as part of a large-scale migration towards VoIP by a leading telecommunications service provider.
News from Gao Research (10 January 2006)
Power resistors come in many styles
Peerless Electronics has signed an agreement to distribute Huntington Electric's complete line of power resistor products.
News from Peerless Electronics (10 January 2006)
Exceptional growth adds up to distribution award
The Abacus Group has been named as Varta Microbattery's distributor of the year 2005, in recognition of a year of exceptional growth.
News from Abacus Group (10 January 2006)
Prototyping aids find first-tier distribution
Schmartboard has signed Silicon Valley based Fry's Electronics to distribute and market its technology.
News from Schmartboard (10 January 2006)
Audio DSP turns to high-speed encoding
New software and hardware will enable advanced capabilities for applications such as automotive jukeboxes, automotive HDD/navigation systems, home media servers and HDD-based stereo systems.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 9 January 2006)
Digital amplifiers aim for automotive market
Ushering in a higher standard in car audio, Texas Instruments has announced its first digital amplifiers designed to meet the high reliability and unique requirements of the automotive market.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 9 January 2006)
Data management to feature at AAE2006
Embedded data management specialist Encirq will be one of the key companies presenting at the Advanced Automotive Electronics Conference (AAE).
News from SDC Systems ( 9 January 2006)
Reference design supports new portable audio spec
A new reference design is the first hard disk drive based architecture to support XM's Connect and Play technology for portable audio applications, including MP3 players and portable audio jukeboxes.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 9 January 2006)
Single-chip receivers cut handset TV down to size
Broadcast digital TV can now be delivered into the cellphones of millions of consumers worldwide while maintaining low cost, long battery life and attractive phone size.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 9 January 2006)
Manager integrates more for portable power
The SMB118 integrates six precision programmable regulators and programmable battery charging to reduce system size and cost in portable consumer electronics.
News from Summit Microelectronics ( 9 January 2006)
Radio reference design has universal appeal
A reference design for a universal tuner box plugs into satellite-ready head units, enabling them to receive digital AM and FM signals, as well as FM multicast signals.
News from iBiquity Digital Corp ( 9 January 2006)
Power analyser gains complex capabilities
An advanced calculation function for the Yokogawa WT3000 precision power analyser supports customer requirements for more advanced and complex power analysis capabilities.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 9 January 2006)
EXFO to acquire assets from Consultronics
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has signed an agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Consultronics, including the shares of its subsidiaries in the UK and Hungary.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering ( 9 January 2006)
System CAD - the future of system-level design
Technical Background Article System CAD (SCAD) is an entirely new method of managing all activities during system design and manufacturing processes, says Alex H Chernyak.
News from TurboTools Corp ( 9 January 2006)
High-performance SBC keeps its cool
The SBC81200 is a high performance single board computer that supports LGA775-pin Intel Pentium 4 and Intel Celeron D processors up to 3.8GHz.
News from Axiomtek ( 9 January 2006)
Photonics guru joins new institute
The new Institute for Advanced Telecommunications at Swansea University has welcomed a key member of staff onboard, with the appointment of Professor Nick Doran.
News from Swansea University ( 9 January 2006)
Filter shipments top 200 million
Avago Technologies has just shipped its 200 millionth FBAR filter. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 9 January 2006)
Processors add more functions to latest cameras
User Application Article Texas Instruments digital media processing technology is incorporated in three new Kodak EasyShare cameras announced last week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 9 January 2006)
Acquisition expands power electronics group
SL Industries has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Ault.
News from SL Power Electronics Corporation ( 9 January 2006)
SBC has industrial demands covered
The new Vortex86 6047-4S from Icop UK covers the majority of industrial embedded requirements.
News from Icop Technology (UK) ( 9 January 2006)
Geode-based SBC is frugal alternative
The ECM-3512 is a 3.5in single board computer equipped with an AMD Geode GX2 GX466 processor clocked at 333MHz that can operate with passive cooling.
News from Avalue Technology ( 9 January 2006)
Ignesti takes charge of US operations
Global Display Solutions has set up a new management structure at its US headquarters.
News from GDS - Global Display Solutions ( 9 January 2006)
High-power-density supplies major on reliability
New 300 and 600W versions offer even greater choice within the HWS series of high-power-density high-efficiency supplies. Brochure Available
News from Lambda ( 9 January 2006)
Polymer cells are lighter way to power
New rechargeable lithium-ion polymer cells are ideal for portable applications such as wireless devices, GSM/3G products and handheld instrumentation.
News from IBT Power ( 9 January 2006)
Lead-free solder award winners named
Soldertec Global has announced three lead-free solder award winners selected from the nominations received from the industry.
News from Soldertec Global ( 9 January 2006)
Hot-swap controller watches voltage and current
The LTC4261 negative high-voltage hot-swap controller allows sophisticated power monitoring by measuring card voltages and currents as well as recording past and present fault conditions. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 9 January 2006)
Serial port module breaks the cable
Open Interface of North America and Leadtek Research have announced the availability of the LR9923 serial port Bluetooth module (SPM).
News from Open Interface North America ( 9 January 2006)
Peerless collects aerospace certifications
Peerless Electronics has now received certification to both AS9100 and AS9120.
News from Peerless Electronics ( 9 January 2006)
SMIC opts for analogue simulator
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) has adopted Mentor's Eldo simulation tool as an internal Spice simulator for analogue circuits.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 9 January 2006)
PMC adapter provides four independent RS232s
A new four-channel asynchronous serial communications PMC adapter is suitable for CompactPCI or VME platforms.
News from Concurrent Technologies ( 9 January 2006)
PoE equipment claims a budget niche
Phihong reckons it now offers a wide array of PoE solutions at a more affordable price than other products on the market.
News from Phihong Europe ( 9 January 2006)
FPGAs offer faster route to home theatre systems
User Application Article Sanyo is using Altera's Stratix FPGAs and Nios II embedded processors to quickly and cost effectively build new home theatre systems with industry-leading features and image quality.
News from Altera Europe ( 9 January 2006)
CPU cooler keeps quiet about its work
With sound pressure levels of just 16dBA, the new Susurro is billed as possibly the world's quietest CPU cooler.
News from Cooler Master Europe ( 9 January 2006)
Test system is dedicated to automotive components
The ATSI automotive test system is designed specifically for testing infotainment components.
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 9 January 2006)
Software library expands in-circuit testing
A new version of the EGTSL enhanced generic test software library for in-circuit tests expands the CompactTSVP open test platform into an even more powerful multipurpose tester.
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 9 January 2006)
Spectrum analyser turns to WLAN compliance
Rohde and Schwarz has developed a WLAN application firmware option for its R and S FSL spectrum analyser.
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 9 January 2006)
Shielded chambers guarantee RF test results
The R and S TS712x range of shielded RF test chambers is designed for RF tests on devices with a radio interface.
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 9 January 2006)
Receiver tests DVB-T networks on the run
The new R and S TSM-DVB diversity test receiver has been designed for mobile coverage measurements in DVB-T networks.
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 9 January 2006)
Software adds A-GPS to protocol tester
A new software option allows the tried-and-tested R and S CRTU-W protocol tester to be used for tests on A GPS-capable 3G mobile phones.
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 9 January 2006)
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