News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 5 March
to Saturday 11 March 2006
Connector search engine comes to microsite
Combicon Select, the search engine for printed circuit board connection solutions and electronics housings, is now available on TTI Europe's Phoenix Contact microsite. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe (10 March 2006)
RFID technology spreads beyond retail
RFID technology is having a tangible impact on a wide array of industries across the globe, according to a new briefing paper by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
News from Economist Intelligence Unit (10 March 2006)
Web-based system gets to grips with WEEE
Environ has developed a web-based approach that provides the B2B producer with flexibility and control of future WEEE recycling arrangements.
News from Environ (10 March 2006)
Thinking low-level, writing high-level
Author Randall Hyde teaches readers how their compilers work to translate their high level language statements into low-level machine code.
News from No Starch Press (10 March 2006)
Serdes is optimised for passive optical networks
A new serialiser-deserialiser is designed to address the specific performance, power and price requirements of passive optical networking terminals.
News from Analog Devices (10 March 2006)
Twenty nominees in running for European prize
The European IST Prize is Europe's most distinguished award for innovative products and services based on information and communication technologies.
News from Euro-Case (10 March 2006)
Antenna slims down to help handset shrink
User Application Article Fractus has helped French mobile handset manufacturer Sagem Communications to create its new ultraslim my300X mobile phone line by developing an ultraslim internal triband GSM antenna.
News from Fractus (10 March 2006)
Asian market offers MEMS expansion
Micralyne reports success penetrating the emerging MEMS market in Asia.
News from Micralyne (10 March 2006)
Source-measure units raise current and voltage
Keithley Instruments has made two new additions to its Series 2600 System SourceMeter instruments. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (10 March 2006)
Global availability for reed relays and switches
Premier Farnell has signed a global franchise agreement with Coto Technology to bring design engineers in Europe and Asia Pacific an extended range of world leading reed relays and reed switches.
News from Farnell (10 March 2006)
Serial servers sport 16 channels
Three new SeaLink Ethernet serial servers are capable of fast, reliable communications on up to 16 serial ports simultaneously.
News from Sealevel Systems (10 March 2006)
LCD touchmonitors are sealed for reliability
The latest additions to the 1000 series are four touchmonitors in 12, 15, 17 and 19in sizes that deliver cost-effective touch solutions for systems integrators, resellers and OEMs.
News from Elo Touchsystems (10 March 2006)
Embedded Linux licensing model proves popular
LinuxLink by TimeSys, the first continuously updated web-based resource for embedded Linux development, has achieved significant growth since its introduction in August 2005.
News from TimeSys Corp (10 March 2006)
HSDPA roll out gathers pace
The path to the mobile broadband, which began with GSM/Edge and WCDMA, has moved to a new baseline with High Speed Packet Access.
News from GSA - Global Mobile Suppliers Association (10 March 2006)
Toronto outing for screen printing platform
At the upcoming Canadian High Tech Show in Toronto, DEK will showcase its flexible Horizon 03i screen printing platform.
News from DEK (10 March 2006)
Convertors are optimised for portable applications
The NCP1521 and NCP1522 are 600mA DC/DC step-down convertors optimised for portable applications powered from one-cell Li-ion or three-cell alkaline/NiCd/NiMH batteries.
News from ON Semiconductor (10 March 2006)
Sense resistor handles more current
The OARS-XP Series of current sense resistors has a novel form factor that provides compliant terminations to better handle TCE mismatch between the device and the PC board.
News from IRC Wirewound and Film Technologies (10 March 2006)
Speedy database caches in on Flash
Polyhedra FlashLite is billed as the industry's fastest and most compact Flash-based relational database management system.
News from Enea Embedded Technology (10 March 2006)
Rack family houses VME and CompactPCI
Systemkit Type 12K is an all-new state-of-the-art 19in rack family from Elma.
News from Elma Electronic UK (10 March 2006)
Happy birthday - have 10% discount
Tabor Electronics is inviting its customers to join the celebration of its 35th anniversary by offering an across-the-board 10% discount on the company's entire product line.
News from Tabor Electronics (10 March 2006)
Laptop leverages power efficiency and security
User Application Article Medion has used the VIA C7-M processor to power its latest MIM 2080 notebook, available now through leading European retailers.
News from VIA Technologies (10 March 2006)
Specialist team focuses on LED lighting
EBV Elektronik has set up a European team of lighting specialists to promote LED technology in lighting applications.
News from EBV Elektronik (10 March 2006)
Model library to ease ultracapacitor-based design
Maxwell Technologies and Ansoft Corporation are to develop a model library of Boostcap ultracapacitor cells and multicell modules using the VHDL-AMS modelling language for use in Ansoft's Simplorer.
News from Ansoft Europe (10 March 2006)
Chipsets and processors demonstrated in Hanover
VIA Technologies is showing off a diverse array of innovative ultramobile, digital media and computing devices at CeBIT.
News from VIA Technologies (10 March 2006)
Spring clamp terminal needs no screwdriver
SpringCon is the latest in high quality screw terminal PCB termination technology from RIA. Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components (10 March 2006)
Compact format for video processing platform
Video processing system developers can now acquire a ready-to-use, open platform including hardware, software and video compression library, enabling them to focus on their own intellectual property.
News from Kane Computing (10 March 2006)
Fabric keyboards to aid PC mobility
Eleksen is working with Microsoft Corp to deliver a range of ElekTex-based interfaces for new ultramobile PCs.
News from Eleksen (Peratech) (10 March 2006)
Wolsheimer is quality recruit to executive team
Summit Microelectronics has appointed Evert Wolsheimer, PhD, to the position of Vice-President of Manufacturing and Quality.
News from Summit Microelectronics (10 March 2006)
Four-channel parallel transceiver boosts bandwidth
A four-channel parallel optic transceiver module operates at 3.125Gbit/s per channel for an aggregate bandwidth of 12.5Gbit/s and a link distance up to 350m. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (10 March 2006)
Key role for Copeland
Paul Copeland has been appointed as the new Senior Process Engineer at Norcott EMS.
News from Norcott EMS (10 March 2006)
Single-phase UPSs keep it clean
A series of single-phase UPSs offer maximum safety for all PCs, workstations and servers. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (10 March 2006)
Charge pump drives multiple high current LEDs
The LTC3217 is a 850kHz, high efficiency 1x/1.5x/2x multimode charge pump for driving multiple high current LEDs in cellular phone camera applications. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (10 March 2006)
Device packaging expertise on show in Scottsdale
Indium Corporation will exhibit on Booth 35 at the IMAPS International Conference and Exhibition on Device Packaging on from 20th to 23rd March 2006 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
News from Indium Corporation of America (10 March 2006)
IR comms protocol set for Symbian integration
Omron Software and ITX E-Globaledge Corp have begun a joint project to integrate the IrSimple high-speed wireless infra-red communications protocol with the Symbian OS.
News from Omron Corp (10 March 2006)
Catalogues cater for PSU market segments
Three new catalogues provide a convenient easy-to-use overview of a comprehensive range of AC/DC and DC/DC, medical and custom power solutions.
News from Powerstax (10 March 2006)
LSI shifts focus from digital signal processing
LSI Logic has outlined plans to focus its business on growth opportunities in the information storage and consumer markets, and will sell off its ZSP digital signal processor unit.
News from LSI Europe (10 March 2006)
IBM recognises pioneering work in SoC project
User Application Article A project successfully completed for Broad Reach Engineering has led to Synopsys winning IBM's prestigious Beacon Award for the best IBM Power Architecture solution.
News from Synopsys (10 March 2006)
TV tuner applications show up at CeBIT
Microtune's high-performance, low-power digital TV tuners are featured in a number of innovative products and prototypes of multiple manufacturers unveiling their latest wares at CeBIT.
News from Microtune (10 March 2006)
MicroTCA platform on show in San Jose
Artesyn Communication Products will demonstrate its new MicroTCA development platform at the VON show in San Jose in conjunction with its partner Surf Communication Solutions.
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing (10 March 2006)
Conference on configurability draws big crowd
ARC International reports the overwhelming success of the semiconductor industry's first-ever conference on configurability, ConfigCon Taiwan 2006.
News from ARC International (10 March 2006)
ZigBee Alliance adds weight to conference
The Zigbee Alliance has signed up as a Diamond Sponsor for Connections 2006.
News from Parks Associates (10 March 2006)
LED die products add eastern distribution
Promate Electronics is now authorised to distribute Lumileds' LED die products in Taiwan, China and Hong Kong.
News from Philips Lumileds Lighting ( 9 March 2006)
Software keeps track of Matlab/Simulink variants
Software developers using Matlab and Simulink have a new tool at their disposal - pure::variants Connector for Matlab/Simulink.
News from Software Acumen ( 9 March 2006)
Range has all assembly requirements covered
On show at Nepcon UK, adhere branded products aim to make life easier for both designers and production specialists.
News from Intertronics ( 9 March 2006)
Teamwork pays off in complex cable market
AWS Electronics is now supplying fully assembled and tested complex cables to General Dynamics United Kingdom (GD UK) for the Bowman communications system.
News from AWS Electronics ( 9 March 2006)
HSDPA enters the mainstream
Latest research from Informa Telecoms and Media shows that HSDPA networks are expected to be switched on in all major Western European markets before the end of 2006.
News from Informa Telecoms and Media ( 9 March 2006)
Hillman and Pauls to present lead-free masterclass
David Hillman and Doug Pauls from Rockwell Collins are to present a lead-free masterclass at the UK National Physical Laboratory.
News from National Physical Laboratory ( 9 March 2006)
FSA and IEE collaborate on semiconductor forum
The 2006 FSA Suppliers Expo Europe and IEE/FSA International Semiconductor Executive Forum will be held on 9th and 10th May 2006 at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich, Germany.
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology ( 9 March 2006)
Task force reports on lead-free reliability
iNEMI's High-Reliability RoHS Task Force has published recommendations for Pb-free manufacturing of complex, thermally challenging electronic assemblies.
News from iNEMI (International Electronics Mfg Initiative) ( 9 March 2006)
Planar lightwave circuits enter production
Xponent Photonics has begun producing production volumes of silicon planar lightwave circuits at Innovative Micro Technology
News from Innovative Micro Technology (IMT) ( 9 March 2006)
Methodology kit aids collaborative development
A novel methodology kit simplifies collaborative development of complex digital semiconductor designs.
News from MatrixOne ( 9 March 2006)
VME switch promises sustained throughput
The patented VLX2500 brings nonblocking, multiprotocol physical layer switching to VME systems and applications.
News from Mistral Solutions ( 9 March 2006)
Compact footprint for medical supplies
The IP10M Series of medical power supplies is designed for application where space is critical.
News from Ideal Power ( 9 March 2006)
Dynamically tunable laser covers all WDM demands
New from Pirelli Broadband Solutions at this week's OFC/NFOEC in Anaheim, the ITLA is a compact module with built-in tunable laser and control electronics.
News from Pirelli Broadband Solutions ( 9 March 2006)
Fairchild bullish about Q1 performance
Fairchild Semiconductor has raised guidance for first quarter 2006 revenue to increase about 9% sequentially, up from its prior guidance for an increase of 5-7%.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 9 March 2006)
Walsh takes charge of French fabless IC house
Ian Walsh has been appointed as CEO of French fabless semiconductor company MnD.
News from MnD Semiconductors ( 9 March 2006)
Developer conference tours Europe
The latest instalment in TI's European series of developer conferences features 18 technical modules in six different tracks and a selection of seven application-focused workshops.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 9 March 2006)
Camera modules keep power under control
The CM series of camera modules are based on CMOS image sensors that offer greatly reduced power consumption compared with conventional CCD sensors. Brochure Available
News from GPEG International ( 9 March 2006)
Terminal blocks go with the (re)flow
Hitaltech has developed a new range of terminal blocks and connectors that answer the demands of modern PCB processing techniques.
News from Hitaltech UK ( 9 March 2006)
LCD module serves as industrial monitor
A new 15in digital LCD module combines high brightness and very high contrast with wide viewing angles and an industry standard interface.
News from Gleichmann-Sunrise ( 9 March 2006)
Carry bag is made for instrumentation
A new cleverly designed carry bag will allow users to carry Tabor equipment with total confidence and freedom thanks to novel design and super-durable materials.
News from Tabor Electronics ( 9 March 2006)
Mezzanine card supports five video inputs
The VIM2 video input mezzanine supports five simultaneous video inputs with video input resolutions up to SXGA and digital video input resolutions up to UXGA.
News from Radstone Embedded Computing ( 9 March 2006)
Audio DSPs are sound choice for Yamaha's new AVRs
User Application Article Three new audio/video receivers from Yamaha are powered by TI's award-winning Aureus DA7xx generation of high-performance audio DSPs, handling all of the products' audio functionality.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 9 March 2006)
Modulation generator answers research demands
The R and S AFQ100A I/Q modulation generator combines a memory clock of 300MHz with a memory depth of up to 1Gsample.
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 9 March 2006)
PCB layout services expand to Florida
Freedom CAD Services has signed Semtronic Associates to represent its PCB layout services in Florida.
News from Freedom CAD Services ( 9 March 2006)
Sneak preview for PC enclosures at CeBIT
At CeBIT 2006 starting in Germany this week, Cooler Master is previewing a series of exciting new silent and environmentally friendly PC products that will be launched during 2006.
News from Cooler Master Europe ( 9 March 2006)
Antennas are integral to radio miniaturisation
User Application Article Sarantel has now begun volume shipments of its new SkyTune antenna, connecting XM's innovative new portable satellite radio receivers manufactured by Samsung and Pioneer.
News from Sarantel ( 9 March 2006)
Serdes cuts handset wiring down to size
User Application Article Fairchild's FIN24AC micro-serdes has been selected for use in LG Electronics' new "Chocolate" phones, the first series of LG's Black Label cellphones.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 9 March 2006)
Tiny hard disk finds handset home
SDK's 0.85in-diameter hard disk media, the smallest in the world, have been adopted by Toshiba Corporation in its latest mobile phone.
News from SDK ( 9 March 2006)
Thermally conductive adhesive in the showcase
Loctite 3876 was chosen to be part of the IPC's Innovative Technology Showcase at the recent APEX show in Anaheim.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives ( 9 March 2006)
Environment brings mixed-signal tools together
A new design environment for schematic capture is an integrated suite of affordable Tanner analogue and mixed-signal design capture, simulation, layout, design rule checking and verification tools.
News from EDA Solutions ( 9 March 2006)
Clock and data recovery ICs add margin for error
New clock and data recovery ICs simplify system design by exceeding Sonet jitter specifications in all categories by more than a factor of three.
News from Analog Devices ( 9 March 2006)
Group to define external storage standards
A working group has been formed to define a common standard for entry-level external data storage systems.
News from LSI Europe ( 9 March 2006)
Flex circuits offer new route to filter connectors
New filtered connectors are ideal for high reliability military, aerospace and industrial applications. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions ( 9 March 2006)
Wireless links add a new dimension to security
Insurance companies across Europe are paying close attention to the latest achievements in wireless M2M security technology, according to a new report.
News from Berg Insight ( 9 March 2006)
Test system has IEEE nanotube standard covered
The Model 4200 semiconductor characterisation system conforms to and supports the just-released IEEE standard for electrical testing of carbon nanotubes. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments ( 9 March 2006)
Alliance set to standardise memory cards
The MultiMediaCard Association and JEDEC have agreed to develop MMC memory card specifications as a joint set of standards to be adopted by both organisations.
News from MultiMediaCard Association ( 9 March 2006)
Free code tool gets started on ARM designs
As the name suggests, startEasy for ARM makes it easy to start an ARM project.
News from Hitex Development Tools ( 9 March 2006)
Compact format for power inlet filters
The recently introduced EJT filter series attenuates noise up to 1GHz based around an IEC320/C14 input connector providing a maximum rating of 20A (UL /CSA) and 16A (VDE). Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK ( 9 March 2006)
Testing company expands into US northwest
TUV's northwest US presence will focus on offering safety and testing services for a wide range of products and industries.
News from TUV SUD America ( 9 March 2006)
Isolated convertors cover full range of inputs
The LNB series of high-density ultra-low-noise fully isolated DC/DC convertors offers a choice of 4.5-7, 8-16 and 18-36V DC input ranges. Brochure Available
News from Martek Power ( 9 March 2006)
Analogue/digital tuner is little wonder for ATI
User Application Article ATI Technologies has migrated to Microtune's high-performance MT2121 analogue/digital tuner in the latest editions of its All-In-Wonder PC-TV cards.
News from Microtune ( 8 March 2006)
Charger chip keeps its cool
A tiny fully integrated stand-alone linear battery charger can charge a single-cell Li-ion battery at up to 750mA without overheating the device or surrounding components. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 8 March 2006)
Italian company adopts smart ticketing chip
A new deal with Italian company Smart Res, an independent manufacturer of RFID inlays, will enable Innovision R and T to strengthen its presence in the European market.
News from Innovision Research and Technology ( 8 March 2006)
Compact blower hits the (hot) spot
The Adda AB4505 DC blower is ideal for mounting in small PC enclosures.
News from Aerco ( 8 March 2006)
Power-over-Ethernet splitter goes up to 14W
A 14W DC/DC power-over-Ethernet splitter supplies both both high power needs and 12.5W from standard IEEE802.3af power sourcing equipment (PSE).
News from Phihong Europe ( 8 March 2006)
Leszinske to provide closing keynote
William O Leszinske Jr, General Manager, Networked Media Platform Group, Intel Corp, will provide the closing keynote for the second day of Connections.
News from Parks Associates ( 8 March 2006)
Shanghai is central to Asset in Asia
Asset InterTech has launched its own boundary-scan technology centre in Shanghai, China.
News from Asset InterTech ( 8 March 2006)
Reflow systems are hot enough for lead-free
With a maximum operating temperature of 350C, Pyramax reflow systems are ideal for the higher temperatures required for lead-free processing.
News from BTU Europe ( 8 March 2006)
Lockheed Martin locks in for the long term
Zuken and Lockheed Martin have signed a long term contract for printed circuit board design/ECAD (electronic computer aided design) tools. Brochure Available
News from Zuken ( 8 March 2006)
TFTs are beefed up for information displays
Display Technology has been named UK and Ireland master distributor for Samsung Industrial TFT information displays in public areas.
News from Display Technology ( 8 March 2006)
Future expansion for JAE's markets
JAE Europe has appointed Future Electronics to handle its products throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
News from JAE Europe ( 8 March 2006)
Swedish FAEs win Philips design award
Two field application engineers from Arrow Sweden have won the quarterly Philips Semiconductors design win award.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) ( 8 March 2006)
Voltage regulator has power for graphics
A single-phase buck voltage regulator powers next-generation graphics processing units or graphics cores used on Intel Santa Rosa platforms.
News from Intersil ( 8 March 2006)
Serial RapidIO switch boosts data throughput
The Tsi578 Serial RapidIO switch increases the data throughput of next-generation communication infrastructure platforms, including ATCA and MicroATCA applications.
News from Tundra Semiconductor ( 8 March 2006)
Ten-channel sensor is flexible user interface
A ten-channel QTouch sensor chip can be used to create a scroller, for example a touch slider or wheel, together with six additional independent key channels.
News from Quantum Research Group ( 8 March 2006)
Photodiode detectors tested for space
UV silicon carbide photodiode detectors were fully tested for space application for use by the ill-fated Beagle2 probe.
News from Laser Components (UK) ( 8 March 2006)
VoIP chip focuses on voice quality
A new DSP-based VoIP SoC is ideal for residential applications where voice quality, scalability, low cost and reliability are essential for service provider deployments.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 8 March 2006)
Supercapacitors put power into cameraphone flashes
A novel power architecture uses supercapacitors to provide LED flash camera phones with enough light to produce high-resolution images.
News from Cap-XX ( 8 March 2006)
Contamination study is top paper at APEX
Christopher Hunt and Martin Wickham have been awarded the Best International Conference Paper at IPC Printed Circuits Expo, APEX and the Designers Summit 2006.
News from National Physical Laboratory ( 8 March 2006)
Convertor keeps watch over basestation environment
The AD7294 multichannel I/O data convertor integrates all the functions required for the monitoring and control of current, voltage and temperature in a single chip.
News from Analog Devices ( 8 March 2006)
All you ever wanted to know about ESD
A 36-page handbook covers causes of ESD, typical ESD events, how to achieve real-life reliability and reduce warranty costs, and the test methods used for proving compliance with the standard. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) ( 8 March 2006)
New machine futureproofs wave soldering services
Following the addition of selective soldering capabilities by Ultra CEMS in Q4 2005, the company has now added a further piece of capital equipment in the form of a new wave solder machine.
News from Ultra Electronics Manufacturing Services ( 8 March 2006)
Range is re-aligned for platform-driven ESL design
CoWare has aligned the strategic technologies it has developed and acquired into a new set of solutions for platform-driven ESL design.
News from CoWare ( 8 March 2006)
System-level design gets to grips with complex DSP
Signal Processing Designer offers optimised, structured modelling and claims the fastest data flow simulation for platform-driven design on the market today.
News from CoWare ( 8 March 2006)
DSP design software gains multimedia library
iDeaWorks is providing IP reference models integrated into CoWare Signal Processing Designer.
News from CoWare ( 8 March 2006)
SystemC models support ongoing ARM designs
CoWare has renewed its model distribution agreement with ARM to supply SystemC models for ARM intellectual property (IP) to users of its ESL design tools.
News from CoWare ( 8 March 2006)
Showcase features full house of exhibitors
All 60 exhibitor places have now been filled at this year's Electronics Innovation Showcase.
News from Scottish Enterprise ( 8 March 2006)
Connector range comes to Canada
CanaRep of Vancouver, British Columbia, has joined the Aries Electronics representative network, covering the entire nation of Canada.
News from Aries Electronics ( 8 March 2006)
Collaboration aims to ease processor transition
Transitive is to work with Intel to accelerate the migration of software application codes from legacy RISC environments to the Intel Itanium 2 and Intel Xeon processor families.
News from Transitive ( 8 March 2006)
Embedded engineers and programmers wanted
Quantum Research Group is turning to foreign talent in a search for experienced embedded engineers and programmers as it seeks to add up to ten more to its development team.
News from Quantum Research Group ( 8 March 2006)
Lead-free presentation to emphasise reliability
Indium Corporation's Vice President of Technology, Dr Ning-Cheng Lee, will emphasise reliability in a presentation to be delivered at the Intel Lead-Free Symposium in Scottsdale, Arizona.
News from Indium Corporation of America ( 8 March 2006)
Development software makes ultimate shortlist
Impulse Accelerated Technologies has been selected as a finalist for the 2006 EE Times Annual Creativity in Electronics (ACE) Awards.
News from Impulse Accelerated Technologies ( 8 March 2006)
Used equipment website adds new kit
The Used-Line.com website now also includes listings of new equipment.
News from Used-Line.com ( 7 March 2006)
Gigabit Ethernet connectors get tough
Metal RJ45 Cat6 connectors are ruggedised for the factory automation market.
News from LTW Technology ( 7 March 2006)
All components are free from lead and cadmium
Omron Electronics' European components operation is now fully RoHS compliant, and has removed all remaining noncompliant stock from its European warehouse in the Netherlands.
News from Omron Electronics ( 7 March 2006)
Patents support company strategy
Pika Technologies has been granted a new patent on communications control patent, and a second patent covering host-based media processing is pending.
News from Pika Technologies ( 7 March 2006)
Training course smoothes the switch to sales
A new sales training course aims to assist engineers in making the transition from a technical role to a sales and marketing role.
News from Energi Technical Marketing ( 7 March 2006)
Development kit upgrades to audio coprocessor
A new development kit for Toshiba's second generation MeP based audio VLIW coprocessor combines programmable hardware with Celoxica's ESL design software.
News from Celoxica ( 7 March 2006)
Assertions speed adoption of Amba3 AXI
Amba 3 AXI assertions enable accelerated design and verification of Amba 3 AXI fabric-based SoCs.
News from ARM ( 7 March 2006)
Static memory controllers extend fabric IP
PrimeCell Amba 3 AXI static memory controllers support a comprehensive array of new and emerging memory devices, including NAND Flash, NOR Flash, SRAM and high-performance pseudo-SRAM.
News from ARM ( 7 March 2006)
Software option to smooth HSDPA rollout
An HSDPA monitoring option for the CMU300 allows users to measure parameters such as data throughput, and this can form the basis for analysing and optimising algorithms for resource assignment.
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 7 March 2006)
PCB terminals join the assembly line
Combicon MSTBO 2.5 PCB terminal base housings are now designed for use in through-hole reflow processes, allowing automated placement onto PCBs. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact ( 7 March 2006)
Investors add funds to powerline comms startup
SiConnect has secured a further investment of GBP 1.3 million from existing investor partners, Dow Chemical Company, Prelude Trust and TTP Ventures.
News from SiConnect ( 7 March 2006)
Programme lines up support for handset platform
A new partnership programme aims to build a wide portfolio of best of breed applications that are pre-integrated on TTPCom's Ajar platform.
News from TTPCom ( 7 March 2006)
Tool expands design debugging functionality
ProDesign is integrating its newest Chipit Platinum V4 ASIC verification system with the Siloti Visibility Enhancement product introduced separately today by Novas Software.
News from ProDesign ( 7 March 2006)
Recorders set to fly with Lynx, Puma and Gazelle
Specialist Electronics Services has been awarded a major contract by the MoD's Defence Logistics Organisation.
News from Specialist Electronics Services (SES) ( 7 March 2006)
Modules provide easy route to audio integration
A range of easy to integrate modules provide IP based audio bridging, distribution and intercom functionality.
News from Barix ( 7 March 2006)
Operational amplifiers promise near-zero drift
A new family of zero-drift operational amplifiers are ideal for demanding applications in medical instrumentation, temperature measurement, test equipment, security and consumer systems.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 7 March 2006)
USB keyboard takes smart-card reader onboard
A state-of-the art USB keyboard integrates a high-end smart-card reader for secure payment, digital signature, encryption and access authentication.
News from Cherry Electrical Products ( 7 March 2006)
Finisar notches tenth straight growth quarter
Finisar Corporation has reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended 31st January 2006.
News from Finisar Corp ( 7 March 2006)
Optical mouse sensors offer more options
Avago Technologies is expanding its range of optical mouse sensors. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 7 March 2006)
Design cuts the cost of quality LCD TVs
The highly integrated, hybrid Nexperia TV520 reference design allows best in class picture quality for LCD TVs at considerably lowered costs.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 7 March 2006)
Synplicity expands into Finland
Synplicity has opened its newest sales office in Helsinki, Finland.
News from Synplicity ( 7 March 2006)
Meter measures high-speed passive networks
The PPM-352B-EG passive optical network power meter is optimised for Ethernet PON and gigabit PON architectures.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering ( 7 March 2006)
Website adds more detail
Texcel Technology has updated and improved its web pages.
News from Texcel Technology ( 7 March 2006)
Conference expands into mil-aero sector
The Boards and Solutions UK 2006 technical conference and exhibition will be held on 24th May at the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre, Reading.
News from Invents UK ( 7 March 2006)
Software providers get TI's stamp of approval
In conjunction with its announcement of general availability of new digital media software, Texas Instruments has unveiled its initial list of global Authorised Software Providers.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 7 March 2006)
Christensen and Chappell to host TI workshop
A "must see" interactive workshop on how to deploy powerful DSP and FPGA system solutions using C-based and model-based design will take place at the Texas Instruments Developers Conference.
News from Sundance Multiprocessor Technology ( 7 March 2006)
Software portfolio is single source for multimedia
Simplifying access to the most advanced, production-ready software for digital media applications, Texas Instruments has launched a complete portfolio of own-brand digital media software.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 7 March 2006)
Prototyping is cost-effective for smaller ASICs
Two new series of third-generation motherboards bring the performance of the Hardi ASIC Prototyping System (HAPS) for multi-million-gate ASICs to smaller designs.
News from Hardi Electronics ( 7 March 2006)
Inductors handle heat and high frequencies
The HM70 Series of high-current surface-mount shielded inductors, which are rated up to 180C, are suitable for tight board layouts in power supplies, DC/DC convertors and modules.
News from BI Technologies Magnetic Components Division ( 7 March 2006)
Jedat signs for schematic and debug engines
Jedat has signed a worldwide OEM licence agreement to incorporate Concept Engineering's NlviewQT Widget and T-engine visual schematic and debugging software engines into its Alpha-SX product line.
News from Concept Engineering ( 7 March 2006)
Combined solution to improve complex debug
Nascentric is to integrate its Nascim product with SpiceVision Pro from Concept Engineering.
News from Concept Engineering ( 7 March 2006)
Bluetooth adapter overcomes USB limitations
Bluetooth Buccaneer is a robust USB to Bluetooth adapter designed to overcome common limitations with hard-wired USB connections, such as the 5m distance restriction and signal isolation problems. Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components ( 7 March 2006)
Cores offer tailored performance
Chang Sung Corporation of Korea manufactures many types of soft magnetic powder cores using molybdenum permalloy (MPP), high flux, Sendust and the new CK core materials.
News from MRC Components ( 7 March 2006)
Telsey adds powerline networking to range
Telsey has announced new products based on DS2's powerline networking technology.
News from Design of Systems on Silicon ( 7 March 2006)
Residential gateway combines powerline with ADSL2+
User Application Article Corinex Communications has integrated TI's AR7 ADSL2+ with its own powerline technology in a single residential gateway.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 7 March 2006)
2006 catalogue lands with a loud thud
The newly designed 2006 catalogue from Farnell InOne will land on desks across the UK this week, bringing design engineers a choice of 40,000 new products and over 20,000 price reductions.
News from Farnell ( 7 March 2006)
Mixed-signal microcontrollers put more into less
New MCUs integrate up to 32Kbyte Flash memory and high-performance analogue peripherals, including a novel real-time clock with failsafe recovery features, into a compact 5 x 5mm package.
News from Silicon Laboratories ( 7 March 2006)
Transceivers handle the heat of proximity
A novel transceiver is designed to enable an increase of networking equipment port density while avoiding the resulting thermal challenges.
News from Bookham ( 7 March 2006)
Lasers bring fibre to the home
Eblana Photonics has released a breakthrough laser product targeted at single mode 4Gbit/s Fibre Channel applications.
News from Eblana Photonics ( 7 March 2006)
Optical fibre products feature at CeBIT
Prysmian Telecom Cables and Systems will be exhibiting its latest optical fibre products for the rapidly growing "last mile" sector of the market at CeBIT 2006.
News from Prysmian Cables and Systems ( 7 March 2006)
Industrial computer acts as reference design
After designing display-enabled products for its customers for years, Techsol is now offering a standard, off-the-shelf computer with a colour LCD and touch panel.
News from Technical Solutions ( 7 March 2006)
WiMAX basestation design is driven by 1GHz DSP
A 1GHz-DSP-based 802.16e basestation design enables designers to develop customised high-performance WiMAX systems.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 7 March 2006)
SiGe IQ modulator supports systems up to 4GHz
A high-performance, low-noise in-phase quadrature (IQ) modulator supports radio frequency transmissions up to 4GHz in wireless infrastructure equipment.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 7 March 2006)
Smart antenna software enables WiMAX advance
ArrayComm is working with Texas Instruments to combine its smart antenna technology with TI's high-performance digital signal processing for wireless infrastructure applications.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 7 March 2006)
Short-range wireless capabilities on show
Eazix will exhibit with another IMI subsidiary Speedy-Tech Electronics at CeBIT 2006.
News from Eazix ( 7 March 2006)
Broadcast units prove their worth
Lyrtech has helped Neural Audio to reach the milestone of more than five million broadcast hours of low-bitrate and surround sound audio in the digital radio and television markets.
News from Lyrtech ( 7 March 2006)
Laser is optimised for speedy short-range comms
The OL5157M is a 40Gbit/s electro-absorption modulated laser for the VSR (very short reach) optical transporter market.
News from Oki Electric ( 7 March 2006)
SoC and LCD are perfect mates for chess machine
User Application Article MonRoi has employed a combination of hardware, software and technical support from Sharp in creating its Chess Manager.
News from Sharp Microelectronics ( 7 March 2006)
Chip-on-glass display maximises viewing area
A new compact chip-on-glass LCD module features a viewing area of 92.00 x 53.00mm contained within its overall dimensions of 98.70 x 67.70mm. Brochure Available
News from GPEG International ( 7 March 2006)
Thermal tester checks eight devices at once
Flomerics is to supply the T3Ster (pronounced Trister) thermal testing system and other testing products gained through its acquisition of Micred. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 7 March 2006)
GPON transceivers comply with latest specs
NeoPhotonics has released a full line of GPON transceivers compliant with the ITU-T G.984.2 Class B+ standard to augment its portfolio of widely deployed FTTx biplexer and triplexer modules.
News from NeoPhotonics ( 7 March 2006)
Service promises speedy access to custom LCDs
The TailorDisplay service ensures cost effective design and supply of LCD technology with the opening of a new facility in mainland China. Brochure Available
News from GPEG International ( 7 March 2006)
Subs keep MIPS developers up to date with Linux
A LinuxLink subscription is now available for the MIPS Technologies MIPS32 24KE core family.
News from TimeSys Corp ( 6 March 2006)
Film-based insulator outperforms glass fibres
A thermally conductive low-cost film-based electronic insulator is designed for switch-mode power supply devices used in telecomms and computer networking products.
News from Laird Technologies ( 6 March 2006)
Williams takes on newly crated region
Jim Williams has been appointed to the position of Area General Manager for DEK Northern Europe, based in the company's HQ in Weymouth.
News from DEK ( 6 March 2006)
CMS signs for set-top software
UK-based set-top box developer Complete Media Systems has licensed ANT Galio and ANT Fresco for use in IPTV set-top systems for operators from Europe to the Far East.
News from ANT ( 6 March 2006)
Interfaces upgrade handset video
A new family of interface integrated circuits provide true-colour high-resolution video content in handheld electronics.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 6 March 2006)
FPGA modules upgrade DSP with Virtex-4
The Heron-FPGA12 is the first in a range of modules with Xilinx Virtex-4 FPGAs.
News from Hunt Engineering ( 6 March 2006)
Quarter bricks power up wireless power amps
Quarter brick convertors target wireless power amplifiers and other applications where 24, 48 or 60V inputs are supplied to the same board. Brochure Available
News from SynQor Europe ( 6 March 2006)
Grant enables intelligent sensor research
Research into intelligent sensor networks could accelerate developments in biometrics, healthcare and other fields.
News from University of Southampton ( 6 March 2006)
Module puts serial comms over Bluetooth
A Bluetooth serial module helps designers wanting to embed Bluetooth connectivity directly onto the circuit boards of RS232 based equipment.
News from Sena Technologies ( 6 March 2006)
Configurable supplies allow unusual voltages
The MultiStax Series of configurable AC/DC power supplies allows rapid response to prototyping needs or production needs with unusual voltage combinations.
News from Power Sources Unlimited ( 6 March 2006)
Revenues rocket at Ansoft
Ansoft Corporation has published financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2006 ended 31st January 2006.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 6 March 2006)
Korean distributor tops codec awards
Codec specialist APT has honoured South Korean digital solutions company Indigon as its distributor of the year for 2005.
News from APT - Audio Processing Technology ( 6 March 2006)
Made-to-order PSUs promise not to break the bank
Modular power supply configuration services provide customers with a fully outsourced solution to rapidly building application-specific power sources.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) ( 6 March 2006)
Upgraded transceiver offers longer reach
An upgraded DWDM SFP pluggable transceiver achieves transmission reaches at 2.7Gbit/s of 180km on uncompensated single-mode fibre.
News from Bookham ( 6 March 2006)
Acquisition adds VCSELs to opto portfolio
Bookham is to acquire Avalon Photonics, a Zurich-based supplier of single-mode and multimode vertical cavity surface emitting laser chips, arrays and subassemblies.
News from Bookham ( 6 March 2006)
Adapter drives three monitors from one output
TripleHead2Go is an external upgrade that adds support for using three monitors at a time.
News from Matrox Graphics ( 6 March 2006)
Bluetooth chip finds home in designer handset
User Application Article BlueCore technology for Bluetooth features inside the new eye-catching Serene mobile phone, the product of a collaboration between Samsung and Bang and Olufsen.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio ( 6 March 2006)
Custom colours for connectors and terminals
Special design and custom colour connectors and terminal blocks by Euroclamp can be ordered in batches as small as 1000.
News from Switchtec ( 6 March 2006)
Custom connectors are created in days
Developments in medical devices, automotive electronics and other areas regularly create the need for new connector designs.
News from ODU UK ( 6 March 2006)
Middleware makes more of IPTV services
Espial will be highlighting strategic IPTV solutions available to telcos during panel discussions and booth demonstrations at IPTV World Forum in London this week.
News from Espial ( 6 March 2006)
Frey takes charge of purse strings
Fairchild Semiconductor has appointed Mark S Frey as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 6 March 2006)
IDE and RTOS make more of TI's dual-core design
The Multi integrated development environment and Integrity real-time operating system are now available for DaVinci technology from Texas Instruments. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software ( 6 March 2006)
Press-fit connector pre-empts mezzanine standard
A new connector is designed to meet the mechanical and electrical requirements of PICMG AMC.0 but with a press-in interface.
News from Harting ( 6 March 2006)
Switches and hubs show up at drives event
At the 2006 Drives and Controls Exhibition, the Harting Technology Group will showcase its new Industrial Communications and Power Networks Division.
News from Harting ( 6 March 2006)
Memory buffer devices meet Intel specs
IDT's advanced memory buffer (AMB) devices have passed the Intel Corporation validation process and are available to ship in volume.
News from IDT ( 6 March 2006)
Website honours scientists and inventors
A new interactive "Techline" on the IEC website honours the scientists and inventors that have made major contributions to the development of electricity and electronics.
News from IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) ( 6 March 2006)
Help is at hand with boundary-scan programming
Blue Technology of Reading, Berkshire now offers boundary-scan test and programming services to existing users of JTAG Technologies production test equipment. Brochure Available
News from JTAG Technologies ( 6 March 2006)
Switching handbook goes online
Keithley Instruments has published the fifth edition of its Switching Handbook. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments ( 6 March 2006)
Cost-effective convertors are RoHS compliant
A series of cost-effective 2W DC/DC convertor modules from Tracopower comprises 28 models, available with wide input ranges of 4.5-9.0, 9-18, 18-36 and 36-75V DC.
News from Powersolve ( 6 March 2006)
Protection device meets DSL chipset demands
The RClamp7002M is a two-line secondary protection device designed for use in ADSL and other wide area networking equipment.
News from Semtech ( 6 March 2006)
Award celebrates commitment to innovation
Universal Instruments Corporation has been confirmed as the recipient of the 2005 Frost and Sullivan Technology Award.
News from Universal Instruments ( 6 March 2006)
Epitaxial service grows up to triple layers
MicroMetrics has expanded its epitaxial growth and coating services for the semiconductor fabrication market.
News from Micrometrics ( 6 March 2006)
Azzurri takes optical modules to Europe
Azzurri Technology Group has been signed as a reseller for NeoPhotonics.
News from NeoPhotonics ( 6 March 2006)
Flexibility is key to handling lead-free reflow
Technical Background Article The success of a reflow oven is not measured in its size or the number of heating zones, it is determined by the ability to create every possible reflow profile.
News from Dima SMT Systems NL ( 6 March 2006)
CAN comms card is cost engineered downwards
Goepel Electronic has developed a low-cost alternative to its PXI/PCI CAN communication card. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic ( 6 March 2006)
Web server extends distributed processing power
Barracuda is billed as the industry's most powerful embedded web server for the QNX real-time operating system.
News from Real Time Logic ( 6 March 2006)
Multiple shields come together
Deep drawing technology is ideal for EMI shielding in applications that require significant structural strength, multiple shielding compartments and the highest level of isolation.
News from Laird Technologies ( 6 March 2006)
Wire harness testers take control
NX wire harness testers feature a control port module that can be set to automatically activate an external device when a test is completed successfully.
News from Dynalab Test Systems ( 6 March 2006)
Barcode scanners speed test setups
To make program selection easier, Dynalab's NX testers can take input from a barcode laser scanner.
News from Dynalab Test Systems ( 6 March 2006)
S-Video switches scan for inputs
The Model VS4-YC which is a compact four-input/single-output S-Video switch and the VS4-YCA is an S-Video plus stereo audio switch.
News from Hall Research Technologies ( 6 March 2006)
Advantech opportunity knocks for Impulse
Impulse Corporation has been appointed as a UK distributor for Advantech products.
News from Impulse ( 6 March 2006)
CPU slots in to upgrade designs to RoHS compliance
The Aaeon Technology PFM-550S is billed as an ideal replacement for end-of-life modules that use non-RoHS-compliant components.
News from Impulse ( 6 March 2006)
Module makes light of complex applications
An ARM7-based module has the processing power and sufficient memory resources to host an embedded TCP/IP stack, an embedded web server and the user's complex application.
News from Helping Hand Software ( 6 March 2006)
Licensing agreement shares LED patents
Osram Opto Semiconductors and Avago Technologies have signed a limited patent cross-licence agreement. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 6 March 2006)
Online shop offers easy access to RFID components
An online RFID shop caters for small to medium size businesses and system integrators who want a "one stop source" for RFID readers, reader antennas, tags, system components and printer encoders.
News from RFIP Solutions ( 6 March 2006)
Telematics growth set to continue
Recent research estimates that telematics and communication devices will continue to grow explosively through 2007 and beyond.
News from Venture Development Corp ( 6 March 2006)
Keyboards handle hostile environments
Stainless-steel keyboards have been specially developed for the POI market and for semisupervised or unsupervised applications.
News from InduKey UK ( 6 March 2006)
DVB-H software bears fruit at CeBIT
At CeBIT 2006 BenQ Mobile and Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS will showcase jointly developed DVB-H devices enabling mobile TV reception.
News from Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS ( 6 March 2006)
Rutronik gains European distribution rights
Tyco Electronics Power Systems has appointed Rutronik Elektronik Bauelemente as its authorised European distributor.
News from Lineage Power Corporation ( 6 March 2006)
Flameproof resistors come down in size
A range of compact flameproof power wirewound resistors respond to growing industry demands for smaller sizes for a given power rating. Brochure Available
News from TT Electronics Welwyn Components ( 6 March 2006)
Small-footprint unit is full-duplex IP streamer
The MGW 200 is the latest addition to Optibase's family of IP streaming gateways.
News from Garland Partners ( 6 March 2006)
CompactPCI Express backplane aids transition
A 3U-high eight-slot CompactPCI Express backplane also supports legacy CompactPCI boards with no additional bridge components.
News from Schroff UK ( 6 March 2006)
MicroTCA systems host up to 12 modules
Based on the new PICMG standard, Schroff has developed a complete product range of MicroTCA systems.
News from Schroff UK ( 6 March 2006)
Semicon Europa hosts lead-free village
The European Lead-Free Soldering Network, has collaborated with SEMI to deliver a package of lead-free solutions at the forthcoming Semicon Europa in Munich.
News from Elfnet ( 6 March 2006)
Low noise amplifier operates from 21 to 29GHz
Hittite Microwave Corporation has introduced a new GaAs pHEMT MMIC low noise amplifier that is ideal for microwave radio, military and industrial sensor applications.
News from MRC Components ( 6 March 2006)
Motorola veteran Sacomani takes financial control
Flash memory specialist Spansion has appointed Dario Sacomani as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
News from Spansion ( 6 March 2006)
Variable capacitor highlighted for RF MEMS
Strategy Analytics has recognised WiSpry's MEMs varicap as a practical device that could reduce handset bills of material.
News from Strategy Analytics ( 6 March 2006)
Power controller simplifies inverter design
Texas Instruments has developed an integrated, full-bridge phase-shift power controller for CCFL backlight power supplies in LCD TV monitors and notebook computers.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) ( 6 March 2006)
Custom transformers cut size, weight and costs
Thanks to the company's expertise in low volume manufacturing BCET is able to offer custom-designed transformers at prices competitive with standard products.
News from BC Electrical Techniques ( 6 March 2006)
Software turns scopes to serial bus analysis
Tektronix TDSVNM application software aids efficient testing and debugging of low-speed serial buses including CAN and LIN networks.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 6 March 2006)
Processor models kick start ARM development
High-performance high-accuracy PC-based software models are now available for the ARM1136, ARM1156 and ARM1176 processors.
News from Vast Systems Technology ( 6 March 2006)
Digital scope turns to FlexRay analysis
A self-contained tool provides physical-layer waveform observation and protocol analysis for the fast, highly reliable FlexRay in-vehicle local area network.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 6 March 2006)
Vandal-resistant glass keeps big LCDs safe
User Application Article Esprit Digital has chosen Zytronic's vandal-resistant glass for its flagship digital poster product.
News from Zytronic ( 6 March 2006)
Licensing scheme accesses MHP 1.0 patents
Via Licensing Corporation has published its licensing terms for patents essential to the Digital Video Broadcasting MHP 1.0 standard.
News from Via Licensing ( 6 March 2006)
Peace comes to advisory board
Elton Peace is joining its Advisory Board of Directors at Metryx.
News from Metryx ( 6 March 2006)
Extender sends KVM signals up to 300m
ViewLink enables a user to locate a keyboard, monitor and mouse station up to 300m away from the host computer, and sets new standards for signal extension at a very attractive price.
News from Rose Electronics ( 6 March 2006)
Lead-free seminar draws 160 delegates
The SMART Group's 8th annual lead-free seminar, question time and exhibition was held in February at Wycombe Football Club Conference Centre, UK.
News from SMART Group ( 6 March 2006)
Ting GPS modules add navigation functions
Tyco Electronics has released an extended function package for its smallest GPS modules, the A1029A and A1029B.
News from Lineage Power Corporation ( 6 March 2006)
TCXOs speed GPS modules to first fix
Tyco Electronics has released TCXO versions of its smallest GPS modules, the A1029-C and A1029-D.
News from Lineage Power Corporation ( 6 March 2006)
Ethernet connectors take magnetics onboard
An expanded range of integrated magnetic components from E and E now includes 10 Base-T, 100 Base-T and gigabit Ethernet connectors.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp ( 6 March 2006)
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