News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 26 February
to Saturday 4 March 2006
Stackpole signs Electronic Representatives
Stackpole Electronics has hired Electronic Representatives to promote and sell its resistor and varistor products in Ohio, Michigan, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
News from Stackpole Electronics ( 3 March 2006)
Programming interface aids 3G development
A new package of 3G test scenarios for the MLAPI multilingual application programming interface helps development labs adapt the R and S CRTU-W UMTS protocol tester to their needs. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 3 March 2006)
ETSI aims to level field for next generation radio
ETSI is working on a radical plan to restrict intellectual property rights for patents essential to all components of the next version of the 3GPP-based radio standard.
News from Informa Telecoms and Media ( 3 March 2006)
Digitisers take peak detection onboard
New-generation high-performance digitisers feature novel FPGA-based peak detection technology.
News from Gage Applied Technologies ( 3 March 2006)
Synthesiser and streamer runs on DSP audio board
Lyrtech has developed a wavetable sound synthesis and multiformat audio streaming solution based on TI's floating point TMS320C67x DSP generation.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 3 March 2006)
Rugged VMEbus board provides many I/O options
A rugged low-power 6U VMEbus board provides multiple I/O capabilities, including ARINC-429, analogue-to-digital, digital-to-analogue, audio and discrete channels.
News from Aitech Defense Systems ( 3 March 2006)
Ultracapacitors have the power for transportation
New power-type Boostcap ultracapacitor cells and multicell modules are specifically designed and constructed for the most demanding automotive and transportation applications.
News from Maxwell Technologies ( 3 March 2006)
Lead-free process is available for use
Texcel Technology has begun manufacturing RoHS-compliant (lead-free) products for its customers.
News from Texcel Technology ( 3 March 2006)
Calendar makes a date with RoHS
In response to the up and coming EU RoHS legislation, the GSPK Group has taken the initiative to develop a RoHS calendar guide to assist its customers.
News from GSPK Circuits ( 3 March 2006)
Alliance brings piezoceramics and drivers together
Morgan Electro Ceramics and Apex Microtechnology have signed a joint marketing agreement designed to leverage their combined expertise in piezoelectric-based drive circuits.
News from Morgan Electro Ceramics ( 3 March 2006)
ICs take control of basestation MESFETs
The MAX11014 and MAX11015 devices set and control bias conditions for dual MESFET power devices found in point-to-point communication and other microwave basestations.
News from Maxim Integrated Products ( 3 March 2006)
Data acquisition via distribution
KineticSystems has appointed Computer Aided Solutions to distribute its portable data logging and data acquisition systems in North America.
News from KineticSystems Company ( 3 March 2006)
Free trial for embedded Linux subscription
The complete LinuxLink subscription for Pentium-class processors is available free of charge for a 14-day evaluation period.
News from TimeSys Corp ( 3 March 2006)
SoS penetrates multiband handset market
A new report finds that silicon on saphire technology has begun to disrupt established approaches to transmit-receive (T/R) switching in multimode, multiband cellular handsets.
News from Strategy Analytics ( 3 March 2006)
Multiway connectors are robust and versatile
ITT Cannon's Trident Multiway series of rugged rack-and-panel connectors is now available exclusively from PEI-Genesis. Brochure Available
News from PEI-Genesis ( 3 March 2006)
Ladder networks are cost-effective convertors
A series of 8 and 10bit R2R resistor ladder networks targets automotive, industrial, building monitoring and process automation applications.
News from BI Technologies SMT ( 3 March 2006)
Analyser is accurate over a wide optical spectrum
A high-resolution optical spectrum analyser combines the highest sweep speed of any instrument on the market with a wide range of connectivity options.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 3 March 2006)
Chinese joint venture makes the top 10
ON Semiconductor's Leshan-Phoenix Semiconductor Company joint venture has been ranked among China's top 10 semiconductor assembly and test enterprises for 2005.
News from ON Semiconductor ( 3 March 2006)
Thermal interface protects under the bonnet
T-gard 500 is a high-performance cost-effective flexible thermal interface material designed specifically for automotive applications.
News from Laird Technologies ( 3 March 2006)
Acquisitions drain Esmertec's resources
Esmertec has published its financial results for the year ended 31st December 2005.
News from Esmertec ( 3 March 2006)
Evaluation module hosts multimedia developments
Surf is using TI's TMS320C6455 DSP evaluation module to develop open architecture, multimedia processing solutions for IP multimedia subsystem networks.
News from Surf Communication Solutions ( 3 March 2006)
Film capacitors cut inductance
Medium power film capacitors offer inductance as low as 18nH. Brochure Available
News from AVX ( 3 March 2006)
Synchronous convertor fixes its output
A synchronous buck-boost convertor delivers up to 200mA of output current to a fixed regulated output with inputs above, below or equal to the output voltage. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 3 March 2006)
Modular acquisition platform comes in three parts
A scalable high-performance data-acquisition and logging platform is designed for both PC-controlled and stand-alone operation under harsh operating conditions.
News from Yokogawa UK ( 3 March 2006)
Service keeps PowerQUICC developers up to date
A new LinuxLink subscription aids embedded Linux developers creating their own commercial-grade custom Linux platform for devices based on the MPC8548E PowerQUICC III communications processor.
News from TimeSys Corp ( 2 March 2006)
Alliance moves to electronic system level design
Celoxica has signed a European technology partnership with Philips TASS.
News from Celoxica ( 2 March 2006)
UK subsidiary aims at mobile multimedia
Inova Computers of Kaufbeuren, Germany, has expanded its operations into the UK with the founding of a new subsidiary - Inova Multimedia (UK).
News from Inova Computers ( 2 March 2006)
3U CompactPCI CPU promises 6U performance
The GoldMine from Inova Computers is a 3U CompactPCI Express CPU that offers the performance and functionality levels typically reserved for 6U boards.
News from Inova Computers ( 2 March 2006)
UV floodlamp promises a speedy cure
A new high intensity UV floodlamp provides rapid curing of UV materials.
News from UV Light Technology ( 2 March 2006)
BSI backs Nepcon with seminar programme
This year's Nepcon UK schedule will be more extensive than ever, backed by the launch of a comprehensive lead-free seminar programme from the British Standards Institute.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) ( 2 March 2006)
Reference design flow is enhanced for 90nm
An enhanced RTL-to-GDSII low-power reference design flow for the latest 90nm process is offered as part of the IBM-Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Common Platform.
News from Synopsys ( 2 March 2006)
UPS control software works on Linux
Personal Solution Pac software gives users information on parameters such as equipment power consumption and remaining battery life. Brochure Available
News from MGE UPS Systems ( 2 March 2006)
Optical switches add reach to video signals
Optical switch specialist Polatis has released a new series of products for routing signals in the rapidly growing high definition video industry.
News from Polatis ( 2 March 2006)
Cable jumpers enable high-density wiring
New flat flex cable jumpers are designed to provide high density interconnects in a wide variety of standard and custom lengths, as well as in different circuit sizes.
News from Molex UK ( 2 March 2006)
Touch screens provide interface for Airbus
User Application Article Kiosk terminal systems featuring 3M Touch Systems capacitive touch screen technology have been installed in the production facilities of the new Airbus Superbird/A380 aircraft family across Germany.
News from 3M Touch Systems UK ( 2 March 2006)
ChipX signs for PCI Express verification
Structured ASIC specialist ChipX has chosen the nSys Verification Suite (nVS) for PCI Express verification.
News from nSys Design Systems ( 2 March 2006)
Digital pots compete with mechanical types
Low-power low-voltage volatile 6bit digital potentiometers are cost- and size-competitive with current mechanical potentiometers.
News from Microchip Technology ( 2 March 2006)
Direct to disk recorder logs re-entry data
User Application Article StreamStor is an integral part of the data acquisition system on the Arianespace Ariane 5.
News from Conduant Corp ( 2 March 2006)
Revenues and profits almost double at CSR
CSR has published its unaudited preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and its audited financial results for the 52 weeks ended 30th December 2005.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio ( 2 March 2006)
Handset is showcase for mobile multimedia
NTT DoCoMo has released a new FOMA N902i mobile handset developed by NEC in Japan with Sasken's multimedia solutions.
News from Sasken Communication Technologies ( 2 March 2006)
Thermal reliability in the spotlight
Indium Corporation will present its thermal reliability technology programme at Semi-Therm in Dallas.
News from Indium Corporation of America ( 2 March 2006)
Amplifier module is a product of the year
The ALM-1106 ultra-low-noise amplifier module used for enhancing performance in GPS handsets has been named a 2005 Product of the Year by analogueZone. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 2 March 2006)
Embedded Linux development explained online
A series of free interactive educational webinars will address common embedded Linux development issues.
News from TimeSys Corp ( 2 March 2006)
Electronics enclosures are all at sea
A new electronics enclosure meets both high calibre technical requirements and practical ergonomic applications for naval shipboard applications.
News from Equipto Electronics Corp ( 2 March 2006)
Time-to-digital convertor has 13 channels
Acqiris now offers a wide-range single- and multi-start time-to-digital convertor (TDC) module, expanding the company's extensive product line.
News from Acqiris USA ( 2 March 2006)
JTAG debuggers work on ARM, Xscale and PowerPC
Macraigor Systems will show off two USB 2.0 JTAG debug interface devices on Booth 1935 at the Embedded Systems Conference (San Jose Convention Centre, 3rd to 6th April 2006).
News from Macraigor Systems ( 2 March 2006)
Carrier puts modules on Ethernet
The i5500 Ethernet M-Module carrier provides complete Ethernet connectivity to the many industry standard M-modules available.
News from AcQ Inducom ( 2 March 2006)
Toolset makes modelling more flexible
CoFluent Design has added to its system modelling and simulation toolset with support for multiple instances in models and capacity for importing/exporting models from libraries.
News from CoFluent Design ( 2 March 2006)
State defence advisor inspects Mason facility
Joseph M Renaud, State Aerospace and Defence Advisor for the Ohio Department of Development, recently visited L-3 Communications Cincinnati Electronics.
News from L-3 Communications Cincinnati Electronics ( 2 March 2006)
Express upgrade for CompactPCI systems
The first CompactPCI Express products and complete solutions have been introduced by Inova Computers just a few months after the finalisation of the PICMG CompactPCI Express Exp.0 specification.
News from Inova Computers ( 2 March 2006)
Optical and electrical signals go on record
A digital recorder interface module interfaces STM-1/OC-3 fibre optic (P/N 701308) or STS-1/E4 (P/N 701308-1) equipment to digital recording devices.
News from Technisys ( 2 March 2006)
EL lamps aid handset miniaturisation
User Application Article Increasing numbers of Durel DFLX EL lamps and drivers are being designed into new cellphones, as mobile phone manufacturers place greater and greater emphasis on reducing size and weight.
News from Rogers Corp ( 2 March 2006)
Development kits offer three routes to ZigBee
Because wireless ZigBee technology is designed for a variety of applications, MaxStream has created three different XBee development kits to meet the diverse needs of OEMs and systems integrators.
News from MaxStream ( 2 March 2006)
The art of managing application performance
Fluke Networks is holding a series of half-day workshops on "The art of managing application performance".
News from Fluke Networks ( 2 March 2006)
Transimpedance amps meet new 10Gbit/s specs
Integrated linear transimpedance amplifiers operate at datarates up to 11.3Gbit/s, and can amplify input currents over the entire dynamic range required by the IEEE 10GBase-LRM standard.
News from Inphi Corp ( 2 March 2006)
Board test software supports Intel I/O processor
Kozio's turnkey board test software is now available to designers releasing new board designs based on the Intel IOP321 I/O processor with Intel XScale microarchitecture.
News from Kozio ( 2 March 2006)
Virtual system prototyping at DATE
Carbon Design Systems will demonstrate its virtual system prototyping software product at DATE 2006 and will present a joint seminar on electronic system level tools with ARM.
News from Carbon Design Systems ( 2 March 2006)
Termination method wins international patents
Rapid Conn has received US and Chinese patents for a novel termination method for cable assemblies that ensures high-speed reliability and automation capability.
News from Rapid Conn ( 2 March 2006)
New name in ATE accessories market
UMD Technology has has integrated its three recent acquisitions and will go to market as UMD Advanced Test Technologies.
News from Antares Advanced Test Technologies ( 2 March 2006)
LED lighting systems survive desert duties
User Application Article In order to test new LED lighting concepts, CML Innovative Technologies equipped three KTM enduro motorcycles with LED lighting system prototypes for the inaugural Desert Logic rally. Brochure Available
News from CML Innovative Technologies ( 2 March 2006)
Programmable controller bridges gap for PXA
A bridge controller enables energy efficient connectivity between the popular Intel PXA processor family and IDE-based micro hard disc drives and PCI-based devices.
News from QuickLogic ( 2 March 2006)
Storage controller takes encryption engine onboard
A SATA storage controller features an embedded encryption engine to enable external storage manufacturers to provide users with the option of highly robust data security.
News from Oxford Semiconductor ( 2 March 2006)
Patch cords save space on blade servers
New patch cords are ideal for use in high-density blade server patching schemes where capacity and accessibility are at a premium.
News from Brand-Rex ( 2 March 2006)
Wait no longer to upgrade legacy VMEbus designs
A new VMEbus SBC enables swift and economical upgrading of legacy VMEbus designs as well as being ideal as an application specific computer blade or an intelligent I/O blade/carrier.
News from Acal Microsystems ( 2 March 2006)
Building-block approach speeds register to market
User Application Article Blueslice Networks has developed the only commercially available home location register designed on AdvancedTCA.
News from Kontron UK ( 2 March 2006)
Mainboard secures SOHO network server
User Application Article VIA EPIA Mini-ITX mainboards have been used by US based network solutions provider Chili Systems to power the all-in-one SOHO network server appliance, the ChiliBox.
News from VIA Technologies ( 2 March 2006)
Selective systems raise soldering quality
The Jade and Orissa are the latest selective soldering systems from Pillarhouse.
News from Contax ( 2 March 2006)
European centre has designs on power supplies
A European power application design centre will support engineers designing power supplies and power-management systems.
News from National Semiconductor ( 2 March 2006)
Laser diodes cut the cost for fibre to the home
New pricing for the EP1310 DM laser series sets the base price of a high-performance 1310nm DFB laser replacement laser diode at only $9.95.
News from Eblana Photonics ( 2 March 2006)
Milestone for 1.8in HDD production
Toshiba has surpassed cumulative production of 25 million 1.8in hard disk drives, and reckons this milestone confirms that the hard disk drive revolution has finally arrived.
News from Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division ( 2 March 2006)
Video crosspoint switches more in one
The ISL59532 is billed as the industry's first 32 x 32 video crosspoint switch.
News from Intersil ( 2 March 2006)
Magnetic sensor takes position in tiny package
A low-cost high-performance full three-axis magnetic sensor is ideal for applications where space and weight is at a premium, such as GPS receivers, mobile phones and disability aids. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 2 March 2006)
Zuken allies with Altera's programme
Zuken has signed an ACCESS Programme agreement with Altera Corporation. Brochure Available
News from Zuken ( 2 March 2006)
Fourth-generation ZigBee hits the streets
Ember has begun customer shipments of its EM250 ZigBee system-on-a-chip (SoC), tools and software.
News from Ember Europe ( 2 March 2006)
Workbench extends Eclipse capabilities
MyEclipse is a comprehensive J2EE- and web-development tool suite designed for enterprise developers and consultants looking for top value in a commercial-grade IDE.
News from Genuitec ( 1 March 2006)
WCDMA devices start to take off
A new survey confirms that the number of 3G/WCDMA devices announced in the market has reached 315, an increase of 129 products over the past 6 months.
News from GSA - Global Mobile Suppliers Association ( 1 March 2006)
Korean partner becomes acquisition
Esmertec has acquired a controlling interest in ESLab, a Korean company offering software services in applications development and integration, quality assurance and testing.
News from Esmertec ( 1 March 2006)
Face recognition set to secure Japanese handsets
The Japanese subsidiary of Vodafone has selected Oki's face recognition middleware for its mobile phones.
News from Oki Electric ( 1 March 2006)
Full IC portfolio available in RoHS-compliant form
Fairchild Semiconductor is shipping its complete portfolio of basic marked components - totalling more than 34,000 products - in configurations that conform to the EU RoHS Directive.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 1 March 2006)
Free publications explain regulatory issues
In addition to its full range of compliance and consultancy services, SGS produces a range of free publications. Brochure Available
News from SGS ( 1 March 2006)
ISO registration supports quality commitment
Kaiser Optical Systems has received certification to ISO9001:2000.
News from Kaiser Optical Systems ( 1 March 2006)
Collaboration helps create Russian masters
A three-year joint curriculum development project will provide engineering students with the skills and knowledge to work for international technology companies in Russia.
News from Cadence Design Systems ( 1 March 2006)
Top technical recognition for Isham and Lin
Bob Isham and Jason Lin have been named Intersil Fellows - the company's highest technical position.
News from Intersil ( 1 March 2006)
New centre provides environment for innovation
Norcott Technologies has relocated to the recently unveiled Daresbury Innovation Centre.
News from Norcott Technologies ( 1 March 2006)
Solder pots deal with lead-free dross
New solder pots automatically create a dross-free zone for fast, reliable and efficient soldering with lead-free solders.
News from Solbraze ( 1 March 2006)
Lab to provide essential RapidIO ecosystem
A new lab will be the world's first for RapidIO interoperability and specification compliance testing.
News from Tundra Semiconductor ( 1 March 2006)
Design centre focuses on embedded software
TES Electronic Solutions has opened a new design centre in Frankfurt, Germany.
News from TES ( 1 March 2006)
Kit accelerates soft core deployment
A complete hardware and software development environment speeds implementation of the CoreMP7 soft ARM7 processor core.
News from Actel Europe ( 1 March 2006)
Siemens signs for IPTV client
Siemens SHC has licensed the ANT Galio Client to enable existing and new TV services across a range of devices in worldwide DVB/IPTV hybrid and pure IPTV markets.
News from ANT ( 1 March 2006)
Enclosures and racks meet RoHS and WEEE
An extensive review of Equipto Electronics' line of electronic enclosures and racks has determined that all are in compliance with the RoHS and WEEE Directives.
News from Equipto Electronics Corp ( 1 March 2006)
Office and seminars target Taiwanese SoC makers
Imagination Technologies has opened an office in Taipei to serve the world class Taiwanese fabless industry.
News from Imagination Technologies ( 1 March 2006)
Workshops explain wireless LAN management
Half-day workshops enhance knowledge of WLAN performance management, troubleshooting and VoIP lifecycle management and offer a general overview of service performance management.
News from Fluke Networks ( 1 March 2006)
Chinese GPS production set for growth
A new report predicts that mainland China and Taiwan will manufacture a combined US $3.3 billion worth of GPS products in 2006 - an increase of 20% year-on-year.
News from Global Sources ( 1 March 2006)
1U high front-end aims for next generation servers
A new 1U high front-end power supply boasts 91% efficiency and delivers up to 1200W (220V AC), 900W (110V AC) from its 12V main output. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (28 February 2006)
Reference flow optimises 90nm SoC designs
A 90nm reference flow addresses power-management and design-yield issues.
News from Cadence Design Systems (28 February 2006)
TFT panel deal ranges from 4 to 55in
Anders Electronics has been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for LG Philips LCD - the world's market leader for TFT (thin-film transistor) panels. Brochure Available
News from Anders Electronics (28 February 2006)
Price guarantee offers extra discount
A new "lowest price" guarantee offers a further 5% discount if Mr Test Equipment does not produce the lowest quote for a readily available instrument.
News from Mr Test Equipment (28 February 2006)
Redtree to provide European coverage
Tundra Semiconductor has appointed Redtree Solutions as its sole representative agent in Europe.
News from Tundra Semiconductor (28 February 2006)
IP is ready for Chartered/Samsung 65nm process
ARM Advantage physical IP is made available on the 65nm generic process for the Common Platform.
News from ARM (28 February 2006)
Power inductors slim down to fit latest fashions
At just 0.8mm thick, the TFC3008 series of high-performance power inductors answer the demands of slimline electronic devices.
News from TDK Electronics Europe (28 February 2006)
Big guns line up to speak at ACE 2006
Aculab will be holding two global partner communications exchange events this year - one in Budapest between 4th and 6th April, and the other in San Francisco, from 8th to 10th May.
News from Aculab (28 February 2006)
Labat and Hellestrand make a DATE
Vast Systems executives will speak at DATE on the impact that VSP technologies are having on embedded systems design.
News from Vast Systems Technology (28 February 2006)
DIN-rail power supply provides a short-term bonus
The latest addition to the space saving Puls Dimension series is a 480W unit with output adjustable from 24 to 28V DC at up to 20A continuous load.
News from Puls UK (28 February 2006)
Diamond cores toughen up for SoC duties
Global Unichip Corp is to create hardened versions of Tensilica's new Diamond Standard Series processors for TSMC foundry services at technologies below 0.13um process.
News from Tensilica (28 February 2006)
Packaging range comes to the UK and Ireland
The Polyrack Tech-Group has appointed Clifford White to represent its full range of packaging in the UK and Ireland.
News from Polyrack Tech-Group (28 February 2006)
MOSFET is qualified for automotive use
A 100V-rated logic-level trench MOSFET is Q101-qualified for automotive use up to the maximum junction temperature of 175C.
News from International Rectifier (28 February 2006)
Evaluation kits check out delta-sigma convertors
New evaluation kits support the XT11200 (12bit) and XT11400 (14bit), 40MHz analogue-to-digital convertors.
News from Xignal Technologies (28 February 2006)
Power inductors available on short lead times
The NPI (standard) and NPIS (shielded) series of power inductors are available with a wide selection of inductance values, current ratings and sizes.
News from Logic Electronic Components (28 February 2006)
Chip resistors promise precision performance
High-precision thin-film chip resistors feature ultrastable 10 to 50ppm resistance value change over a wide temperature range and low noise figures.
News from Logic Electronic Components (28 February 2006)
Upgrades for coverage measurement system
Rohde and Schwarz is offering three updates for its compact coverage measurement system consisting of the R and S TSMU radio network analyser and the associated Romes software. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (28 February 2006)
DSP technology turns to digital camera market
A new highly flexible DaVinci processor comes with a software suite that simulates a full digital stills camera system and third parties offering camera-specific algorithms.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (28 February 2006)
Digital media processor wins product award
Internet Telephony magazine has named TI's TMS320DM642 digital media processor as a recipient of a 2005 Product of the Year Award.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (28 February 2006)
Analyser adds Modbus over serial line protocol
New Forest Electronics has upgraded its model SDA-02 handheld serial data analyser to handle the Modbus over serial line protocol.
News from New Forest Electronics (28 February 2006)
Mezzanine card set for WiMAX duties
Mercury Computer Systems and Texas Instruments are collaborating on the development of an Advanced Mezzanine Card for WiMAX wireless infrastructure digital baseband applications.
News from Mercury Computer Systems (28 February 2006)
In-house design environment goes to market
The Synopsys Pilot Design Environment is a complete RTL-to-GDSII design system developed by Synopsys Professional Services and based on Synopsys' Galaxy and Discovery platforms.
News from Synopsys (28 February 2006)
GPS radio helps shrink module size
User Application Article Furuno Electric is using SiGe Semiconductor's GPS radios in its navigation products.
News from SiGe Semiconductor (28 February 2006)
Serial RapidIO switch enters full production
Based on the Serial RapidIO specification, the Tsi568A incorporates serdes functionality, error recovery, priority-based and table-based fabric routing and high payload efficiency.
News from Tundra Semiconductor (28 February 2006)
Audio codecs abound at NAB
APT will be displaying an impressive range of state-of-the-art audio codecs and licensing opportunities for its apt-X algorithm at this years NAB Conference.
News from APT - Audio Processing Technology (28 February 2006)
Volume control chip is a dynamic performer
A new analogue volume control IC promises unmatched audio quality performance for high-end consumer and professional audio applications.
News from Cirrus Logic (28 February 2006)
Schurter comes to Anglia
Anglia has signed of a UK and Ireland distribution agreement with Schurter, a leading manufacturer of fuses and fuse holders, mains connectors, EMC filters and input systems.
News from Anglia (28 February 2006)
PC enclosure puts it all in front
The newest PC enclosure in the Rittal ATX range provides all access from the front, and so is ideal for applications where wall mounting provides the best or only option. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (28 February 2006)
Pump laser modules exceed all expectations
Bookham is highlighting its industry-leading line of 980nm pump laser modules by releasing reliability figures that exceed all expectations for such devices in terrestrial applications.
News from Bookham (28 February 2006)
Warehouse upgrade aids RoHS compliance management
Sager Electronics has upgraded its warehouse management system to Move 7i.
News from Sager Electronics (28 February 2006)
Supply stays approved at any voltage
A novel AC/DC switching power supply enables users to specify any voltage level up to the maximum rating of each output while still maintaining full agency approvals
News from XP Power (28 February 2006)
Surtech extends distribution coverage
Surtech has extended its product line coverage to include the entire range of Hammond die-cast aluminium, plastic and metal enclosures, handles and related accessories.
News from Hammond Electronics (28 February 2006)
Multiple DACs move into miniature packages
The industry's first 16bit quad DAC in a compact 3 x 3mm, 10-lead lead frame chip scale package can free up to 70% more board space.
News from Analog Devices (28 February 2006)
Full RoHS compliance comes early
Vitelec Electronics has achieved full compliance with the EU's RoHS Directive/2002/95/EC.
News from Emerson Network Power - Vitelec Electronics (28 February 2006)
System is designed for top software productivity
The PowerMP6 is a turnkey computer system designed to allow for maximum software productivity.
News from Thales Computers (28 February 2006)
Instrument cases are tough yet lightweight
Proven in the military arena for safeguarding weapons and communications gear in extreme conditions, IC series instrument cases are now available to commercial, scientific and industrial customers.
News from QED Design and Manufacture (28 February 2006)
Leteinturier focuses on automotive benchmarks
Patrick Leteinturier of Infineon Technologies has been elected Chairman of EEMBC's Automotive and Industrial Subcommittee.
News from EEMBC (28 February 2006)
Foundry services meet automotive standard
1st Silicon (Malaysia) has earned the ISO/TS16949:2002 letter of conformance for automotive business management systems.
News from X-Fab Sarawak (28 February 2006)
TV tuner chip packages three types in one
A breakthrough three-in-one TV tuner is engineered to drive very high-end digital TV reception quality into the cost-sensitive consumer TV mass market.
News from Microtune (28 February 2006)
Clock tool software adds debug and simulation
Clock Intent Verification automatically detects clock crossings and insures that the proper synchronisers are present in the design.
News from Real Intent (28 February 2006)
Motsinger and Conley exemplify Spirit of ERA
Mark Motsinger and Mark Conley have been named the first recipients of the Ray Hall Spirit of ERA Award.
News from Electronics Representatives Association (28 February 2006)
More industry names join conference speaker list
The committee planning the 2006 Electronics Industry Sales and Marketing Conference has added three new speakers to the programme roster.
News from Electronics Representatives Association (28 February 2006)
Power-management methodology is enhanced
The Silicon Design Chain Initiative has published announced a second, enhanced version of its power-management methodology.
News from Cadence Design Systems (28 February 2006)
Roadmap workshop coincides with Semicon Europa
The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative has scheduled a roadmap workshop for Wednesday 5th April 2006, to coincide with Semicon Europa in Munich.
News from iNEMI (International Electronics Mfg Initiative) (28 February 2006)
Oven-controlled oscillator shrinks into flatpack
A compact oven-controlled crystal oscillator comes in a 1in-square flatpack for space applications.
News from Temex (28 February 2006)
New directive looms large at automotive EMC event
The conference programme for the Automotive EMC 2006 Conference includes four papers on aspects of the new EU Automotive EMC Directive 2004/104/EC.
News from Automotive EMC Network (28 February 2006)
Software selected for lifecycle project
Openmake has been selected as a proof-of-concept build solution for the Eclipse Application Lifecycle Framework (ALF) Project.
News from Catalyst Systems Corporation (28 February 2006)
Software blueprints mission-critical systems
Lattix LDM for Eclipse is the first commercial product to use a dependency structure matrix for a highly compact and scaleable representation of the entire system.
News from Lattix (28 February 2006)
Awards double for MLE
ML Electronics has won both the Dyson Award for Engineering and the Virgin Mobile Award for Best Business Culture in the Wiltshire Business of the Year Awards 2005.
News from ML Electronics (28 February 2006)
Rolls-Royce approves component supply
IGG Component Technology has been awarded prestigious tier one supplier approval status by Rolls-Royce.
News from IGG Component Technology (28 February 2006)
Adapters answer consumer demnands
Power adapter series is designed based on the energy saving concerns that are currently critical to consumer electronics applications.
News from Sunpower (UK) (28 February 2006)
Manufacturing capabilities in the showcase
Exception Group will showcase its new capabilities in fast-track, PCB assembly, testing and flexible manufacturing solutions for the electronics industry at this year's Nepcon UK.
News from Exception Group (27 February 2006)
Mauskar and Almusa target expansion
Azuro has added two new executives to its management team, signalling further expansion for following the company's entry into the Japanese market last month.
News from Azuro (27 February 2006)
Show visitors score with satnav systems
Two lucky visitors to the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show got more than just a good deal on their PCB requirements when they visited the ALR Services stand.
News from ALR Services (27 February 2006)
Reconfigurable networks in focus
New products from Bookham at next month's OFC/NFOEC show in Anaheim, California, will focus on reconfigurable networks, tunability and pluggability.
News from Bookham (27 February 2006)
Solar cell processing kit proves popular
BTU has received orders totalling $1.4 million for its solar cell diffusion and antireflective coating systems.
News from BTU Europe (27 February 2006)
BTU acquires further solar processing expertise
BTU International has acquired Radiant Technology Corporation, a leading supplier of inline near-infra-red furnaces and dryers primarily used in the solar energy industry.
News from BTU Europe (27 February 2006)
CaliberRM users keep track of variants
CaliberRM users now have an answer to this problem of managing requirements for multiple product variants.
News from Software Acumen (27 February 2006)
CSR throws weight behind WiMedia Alliance
CSR is aligning with the WiMedia Alliance and will use its technology to develop ultrawideband with Bluetooth products.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (27 February 2006)
Easby Electronics scoops distributor award
Easby Electronics has been named UK and Ireland Distributor of the Year 2005 for Tyco Electronics. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (27 February 2006)
More options for stylish enclosures
OKW has extended its Art-Case series with six new models.
News from OKW Enclosures (27 February 2006)
Mini-ITX motherboard aims for industrial uses
The MB877 Mini-ITX motherboard is based on the ATi RS400 chipset and targets applications such as gaming, POS, medical, terminals and industrial automation.
News from IBase Technology (27 February 2006)
Safety-critical code from model-driven design
Green Hills Software and Esterel Technologies have collaborated on the first complete model-driven solution for safety-critical embedded software code generation and product development.
News from Esterel Technologies (27 February 2006)
Powerline communications turns to VoIP
Ilevo and Netbricks have formed a partnership to provide integrated enhanced VoIP solutions for powerline communications products based on DS2 technology.
News from Design of Systems on Silicon (27 February 2006)
UML and SysML tackle safety critical design
I-Logix and Esterel Technologies are to offer an integrated model-driven development environment for DO-178B and IEC61508 certified safety-critical embedded software applications.
News from Esterel Technologies (27 February 2006)
International IC conference tours China
More than 200 semiconductor companies will showcase their latest technologies at Global Sources' 11th International Integrated Circuit - China Conference and Exhibition in March.
News from Global Sources (27 February 2006)
Thermal simulation smoothes path from ATX to BTX
User Application Article Chipmakers and systems builders are making extensive use of thermal simulation to accelerate personal computers with the new quieter, smaller BTX form factor to market. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (27 February 2006)
Power chip goes up and down for full TFT supply
The MAX8728 power supply generates all the supply rails required by thin-film transistor liquid-crystal display panels in TVs and monitors.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (27 February 2006)
Mouser joins distribution network
BI Technologies has added Mouser Electronics to its list of authorised distributors.
News from BI Technologies Electronic Components Division (27 February 2006)
Hand tool packs a punch to mount connectors
A new hand punch simplifies the task of panel mounting the Y-Con range of connectors.
News from Yamaichi Electronics (27 February 2006)
I/O cable connector meets basestation specs
The Tyco Electronics Slim I/O cable connector is designed for panel applications.
News from Tyco Electronics - Comns Computer Consumer Elctrns (27 February 2006)
USART-to-Bluetooth interface stands alone
The PearlBlue comprises a USART-to-Bluetooth interface with extended functionality.
News from Emxys (27 February 2006)
Bluetooth interfaces take PIC micros onboard
IceBlue and uIceBlue are extended Bluetooth OEM boards that combine PIC16F877/PIC18F4550 microcontrollers with the Emxys PearlBlue for complete embedded applications.
News from Emxys (27 February 2006)
Mobile tester adds more HSDPA coverage
Rohde and Schwarz has enhanced the HSDPA functionality of the R and S CMU200 mobile radio tester. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (27 February 2006)
SOIC to DIP adapter goes RoHS-compliant
Aries Electronics has introduced an RoHS-compliant version of its SOIC to DIP Correct-A-Chip adapter.
News from Aries Electronics (27 February 2006)
Small claims for miniature watch crystal
The FX135, which is less expensive than previous models, is the smallest miniature watch crystal available, measuring just 3.2 x 1.5mm with a very low profile of 0.9mm.
News from Fox Electronics (27 February 2006)
Interrogation monitor runs over USB
Ibsen Photonics has released a new USB-interfaced version of its I-MON interrogation monitor.
News from Ibsen Photonics (27 February 2006)
Automated Test Summit comes to the UK
The Automated Test Summit is a free one-day conference and exhibition taking place at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, UK on Tuesday 28th March 2006. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (27 February 2006)
Blue-violet laser diode promises stable output
The latest lead-free blue-violet-wavelength laser diode from Sanyo has been developed for use in next generation DVD and many other emerging technologies. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (27 February 2006)
Water-soluble flux works with both processes
WF-1010 is a novel VOC-free water-soluble wave solder flux that is effective for use with both Sn/Pb and Pb-free assemblies.
News from Indium Corporation of America (27 February 2006)
Patent programme to clarify TV-Anytime
Via Licensing Corp has expanded its call for essential patents reading on the TV-Anytime specifications to include the TV-Anytime Phase 2 specifications.
News from Via Licensing (27 February 2006)
Noise and ground management discussed online
A live Analog eLab webcast on "Managing noise and ground in precision analogue system applications" will go online on Wednesday 8th March 2006 at 1700 GMT.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (27 February 2006)
Environmentally sealed PSUs set for wireless show
Transistor Devices will be exhibiting on Booth 162 at the CTIA Wireless show at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, from 5th to 7th April 2006.
News from TDI Power (27 February 2006)
Mezzanine card hosts up to eight DSPs
A fully integrated single-size ROHS-compliant AMC DSP resource board provides heavy-duty capabilities for developers of telecomms, military, medical and other processing-intensive applications.
News from Surf Communication Solutions (27 February 2006)
Integrated VCOs require no external components
Hittite Microwave Corp has extended its line of high performance GaAs HBT MMIC VCOs with fundamental, half and quarter frequency outputs.
News from MRC Components (27 February 2006)
Hanson leads in the Midwest
Ron Hanson has assumed leadership of Sager Electronics' sales efforts in the Midwest.
News from Sager Electronics (27 February 2006)
Computer-on-module upgrades ETX baseboards
A new computer-on-module allows OEMs to access the latest chipset technology without a complete redesign of their ETX baseboard.
News from Ampro Computers (27 February 2006)
Frugal ETX module targets portable applications
Ampro Computers has developed the world's first rugged ETX module with full notebook-style ACPI 2.0 power management.
News from Ampro Computers (27 February 2006)
Protected module keeps fingers off the power
A connector module that can handle currents of up to 40A at a working voltage of 830V has been added to the Harting Han-Modular range of heavy-duty industrial connectors.
News from Harting (27 February 2006)
Serial devices switch to Wi-Fi
Wireless serial server offers high speed remote access to RS232, RS422 and RS485 devices located virtually anywhere via IEEE802.11b/g WLAN, Ethernet or Internet.
News from EasySync (27 February 2006)
Switchers cut the cost of high power
The SE-1000 Series 1000W enclosed type switching power supply has been developed to meet the growing demand for low-cost high-wattage applications.
News from Sunpower (UK) (27 February 2006)
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