News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 May
to Saturday 20 May 2006
Embedded board is small but versatile
Nexcom has expanded its range of high-performance 3.5in embedded CPU boards with the introduction of the small but versatile EBC 300. Brochure Available
News from Nexcom UK (19 May 2006)
Driver card covers a giant range of TFTs
Review Display Systems has a new RoHS compliant TFT driver card that can offer ease of connectivity with a multiple range of inputs.
News from Review Display Systems (19 May 2006)
Board to help shape ultrawideband standards
CSR has been appointed to the WiMedia Alliance Advisory Board.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (19 May 2006)
Distributors need more technical expertise
The head of a newly merged electronics distribution company is calling for "root and branch reform" of the industry's sales model.
News from Advanced Power Components (APC) (19 May 2006)
EMI filters run up to 1600A
Deltron Emcon has developed a new a new high current filter.
News from DEM Manufacturing (19 May 2006)
Toshiba to champion configurable technology
ARC International and Toshiba Corporation have entered into a strategic collaboration intended to grow the worldwide semiconductor industry's adoption of configurable technology.
News from ARC International (19 May 2006)
Reflow oven answers lead-free demands
User Application Article Answering the need for increased reflow temperatures mandated by the adoption of lead-free solder, Phase 1 Electronics of Portsmouth has acquired a Dima Solano reflow oven.
News from Kaisertech (19 May 2006)
Energy-saving fan boasts big airflow
Sanyo Denki's new San Ace 40GV compact cooling fan is claimed to produce the highest airflow in the industry. Brochure Available
News from EAO (19 May 2006)
Website showcases medical electronics design
Triteq Medical has launched a new website dedicated to the support of the medical electronics industry.
News from Triteq (19 May 2006)
Fairchild gathers analogue expertise
Fairchild Semiconductor has formed three new analogue development teams, with approximately 25 individuals, to bolster its power analogue business.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (19 May 2006)
Protocol stack powers infra-red comms
Proven Software Solutions has launched an IrDA compliant protocol stack, the IP for which has been developed and supported by MPC Data.
News from Proven Software Solutions (19 May 2006)
RTOS to fly in F-35 cockpit display
User Application Article L-3 Communications Display Systems has chosen the LynxOS-178 RTOS to power a portion of the panoramic cockpit display subsystem for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.
News from LynuxWorks (19 May 2006)
Multiplexer makes the most of video bandwidth
A triple-channel multiplexer has been designed with a slew rate that enables exceptional bandwidth even at the high levels typically associated with video signals.
News from Intersil (19 May 2006)
Cores are optimised for space-grade FPGAs
Two new intellectual property cores are optimised for use with Actel's radiation-tolerant and firm-error immune field-programmable gate arrays.
News from Actel Europe (19 May 2006)
Synopsys acquires Virtio
Synopsys is expanding its presence in electronic system level (ESL) design by acquiring Virtio Corporation, creator of virtual platforms for embedded software development.
News from Synopsys (19 May 2006)
Technical support aids fitness aid development
User Application Article A company specialising in sports exercise monitoring equipment has brought an innovative new product to market with help from Arrow.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (19 May 2006)
Two MOSFETs in one save space and power
International Rectifier has introduced four SO-8 30V dual HEXFET MOSFETs for synchronous buck convertor applications up to 6A.
News from International Rectifier (19 May 2006)
PLCC adapter is now RoHS compliant
Aries Electronics, an international manufacturer of standard, programmed and custom interconnection products, has introduced a RoHS-compliant version of its PLCC to DIP Correct-A-Chip adapter.
News from Aries Electronics (19 May 2006)
Coils power up vibratory feeders
The Reomagnet is billed as the most advanced electromagnetic feeder coil available today. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (19 May 2006)
MCE aims for chip-on-board benchmark
MCE Newmarket is taking the lead in developing new criteria within the BS9450 series for chip-on-board components.
News from MCE Newmarket (19 May 2006)
Buffer/multiplexers boast best signal integrity
Four new current-mode logic signal-conditioning buffers and multiplexers feature 25ps of jitter for the best signal integrity in the industry.
News from National Semiconductor (19 May 2006)
Conference features real-life powerline studies
IQPC is hosting the third annual Broadband Over Powerline Conference on 25th and 26th July at the Hilton Garden Inn, Dallas, Texas.
News from IQPC (19 May 2006)
Options turn analyser to Bluetooth and TV
Rohde and Schwarz has added two new options for its FSL spectrum analyser.
News from Rohde and Schwarz (19 May 2006)
Protocol tester checks UMTS videotelephony
Rohde and Schwarz has become the first company worldwide to offer videotelephony test cases for certifying UMTS user equipment.
News from Rohde and Schwarz (19 May 2006)
Acquisition cards have universal appeal
The M2i.3025 is based on the new universal M2i card base from Spectrum. Brochure Available
News from Spectrum Systementwicklung Microelectronic (19 May 2006)
Flash memories adapt to market demands
MirrorBit ORNAND solutions are optimised for data storage in automotive electronics, consumer, networking and wireless segments of the Flash memory market.
News from Spansion (19 May 2006)
Device software extends to remote diagnostics
The Wind River Management Suite is a novel solution for managing deployed devices that will incorporate remote diagnostics services built around a scalable device management platform.
News from Wind River Systems (19 May 2006)
65nm low power process is ready to roll
Earlier this week, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company today told a packed audience at its 2006 Technology Symposium that the company has fully qualified its 65nm low power process technology.
News from TSMC (19 May 2006)
Distributor deal bears early fruit in Hong Kong
Hong Kong based consumer electronics manufacturer Sweda is the first customer to sign up through Pelikon's new partnership with Mobicon Holdings.
News from Pelikon (19 May 2006)
Software supports 65nm process introduction
Cadence device and interconnect models, design flows and design for manufacturing technologies support Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's 65nm technology.
News from Cadence Design Systems (19 May 2006)
Two Matsushita PCB companies to merge
Panasonic Electronic Devices Co and Matsushita Electric Works have agreed to integrate the printed circuit board businesses of the two companies.
News from Panasonic Industrial Europe (19 May 2006)
Training courses bridge management skills gap
Two one-day intensive courses aim to improve the management skills of engineers, scientists and other staff in high-tech companies.
News from University of Oxford Electronics and Telecoms (18 May 2006)
Software kit adds high-level programming interface
Pika Technologies has introduced a high level application programming interface (API) available as part of the Pika MonteCarlo SDK.
News from Pika Technologies (18 May 2006)
PCI card offers a host of media processing
Pika Technologies has announced the initial release of AllOnHost capabilities available in the Pika MonteCarlo software development kit as well as the release of a digital gateway board.
News from Pika Technologies (18 May 2006)
Software enables PBX interoperability
Pika Technologies has released a new version of Pika Connect for Asterisk, further strengthening its commitment to Asterisk developers.
News from Pika Technologies (18 May 2006)
Media player accessories boom in China
A new report shows that mainland China and Taiwan accessory manufacturers expect to produce over US $104 million worth of iPod and related audio accessories in 2006 - up 37% year-on-year.
News from Global Sources (18 May 2006)
Mobile WiMAX set for early growth
A newly released study by Juniper Research forecasts that the total number of Mobile WiMAX subscribers will grow from 1.7 million in 2007 to 21.3 million in 2012.
News from Juniper Research (18 May 2006)
Technology forum lines up heavy hitters
An impressive array of top executives from leading industry players will address the seventh VIA Technology Forum (VTF2006) in Taipei from Wednesday 7th June to Friday 9th June 2006.
News from VIA Technologies (18 May 2006)
Protection grommets are easy to install
A new range of snap-in grommets are used to grip and seal cables into enclosures, installation cabinets or other thin plates and sheets. Brochure Available
News from Anixter Components (18 May 2006)
Sunplus signs for cores and tools
Sunplus Technology has licensed the ARM1176JZ-S processor and ARM RealView SoC Designer ESL tools, for developing high-performance low-power ICs for digital cameras and multimedia handset processors.
News from ARM (18 May 2006)
Grace adds cores to physical IP deal
Grace Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation has licensed the ARM7TDMI and ARM926EJ processors, as well as the associated ARM Embedded Trace Macrocell on-chip debug peripheral.
News from ARM (18 May 2006)
Switching regulator suits automotive duties
A 1.5A buck regulator claims industry-best quiescent current and feedback voltage accuracy for stringent automotive applications, such as dashboard and infotainment systems.
News from National Semiconductor (18 May 2006)
Interfaces come together enabling PC control
The Vicos ConBox is the solution for many, even unconventional interface problems in machine building.
News from Vicos (18 May 2006)
RTOS rides with new Freescale multicore DSP
Enea has announced the availability of its OSEck real-time operating system (RTOS) for Freescale's MSC8144 multicore digital signal processor.
News from Enea Embedded Technology (18 May 2006)
Tower cases play host to VME64x systems
Schroff has expanded its range of VME64x system cases with the introduction of two new tower versions that are particularly suitable for use in test and measurement applications.
News from Schroff UK (18 May 2006)
Ultracapacitors smooth automotive power sags
Ultracapacitor cells, packs and modules provide high-performance "life-of-the-system" alternatives to batteries for automotive electrical power network stabilisation.
News from Maxwell Technologies (18 May 2006)
SSRs qualify for industrial duties
Dual-channel high-speed optically isolated MOSFET-output solid-state relays feature performance that has been qualified over a wide industrial temperature range of -40 to +85C. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (18 May 2006)
Linux is optimised for MIPS
TimeSys Corporation has released LinuxLink subscriptions for the MIPS Technologies MIPS32 34K family of cores.
News from TimeSys Corp (18 May 2006)
Standard aims to ease VoIP interoperability
A new technical report provides subscribers with common feature sets for VoIP devices, and paves the way for increased interoperability for VoIP services.
News from DSL Forum (18 May 2006)
Mobile TV tuner prepares for world cup broadcasts
User Application Article LG Electronics is using Microtune's ultra-low-power Mobile MicroTuner chip to enable high-performance mobile television on its LG-U900 DVB-H mobile phone.
News from Microtune (18 May 2006)
Virtual machine drives optical access platform
User Application Article Wave7 Optics has selected the Aonix PERC Ultra virtual machine for its Trident7 optical access platform.
News from Aonix (18 May 2006)
Avionics connectors assembled in 48 hours
PEI-Genesis has added ITT Cannon's BKA series ARINC 600 rack-and-panel connectors to its product range and is now offering them with an unrivalled 48-hour assembly service. Brochure Available
News from PEI-Genesis (18 May 2006)
RFID community to gather in London
The global RFID trade community is set to meet to discuss partnering and alliance opportunities at the forthcoming RFID Global Partnering Symposium in London.
News from RFID Networking Forum (18 May 2006)
Conferences help improve, innovate and integrate
Zuken has announced the dates and locations for its pan-American and pan-European customer to customer conferences. Brochure Available
News from Zuken (18 May 2006)
Voltage detector and flashlight come together
The LumaVolt combines an AC voltage detector and bright flashlight in one easy-to-use device.
News from Pomona Electronics (18 May 2006)
Dual PowerPC SoC gains optimisation support
Green Hills Software has announced the availability of its entire device software optimisation product line for the Freescale MPC8641D processor based on dual PowerPC cores. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (18 May 2006)
Projection technology explained in San Francisco
Light Blue Optics and Forth Dimension Displays will present a paper on Light Blue Optics' PVPro miniature projection technology at the SID 2006 Symposium in San Francisco.
News from Light Blue Optics (18 May 2006)
ZigBee network stack available online
Jennic has made both its ZigBee network stack object library and all associated support materials publicly available on its support website.
News from Jennic (18 May 2006)
Recorder has single-slot radio transceiver onboard
Pentek has released the latest in its RTS family of real-time data recording and playback platforms, the RTS 2504.
News from Pentek (18 May 2006)
Kit eases handwriting integration
A software development kit is designed for integration of handwriting recognition capabilities into small footprint platforms such as PDAs, Internet tablets and smartphones.
News from Vision Objects (18 May 2006)
Salmon take the chair
During its Annual General Meeting held at the recent Nepcon Exhibition held at the NEC, Birmingham UK, SMART Group elected a new Chairman.
News from SMART Group (18 May 2006)
Pure sinewave inverter fits in 1U
The latest addition to Schaefer's family of pure sinewave inverters is the AEP-1000R Series of 1U low-profile highly efficient and reliable 1kVA rack-mount products.
News from Schaefer (18 May 2006)
RoHS-compliant convertors have wide inputs
The Cincon EC7C Series of 40W DC/DC convertors are fully compliant with the RoHS Directive.
News from Power Sources Unlimited (18 May 2006)
Supercomputing workshop tours USA and Europe
Mitrionics and Silicon Graphics are running a joint FPGA supercomputing workshop summer tour, taking in venues around Europe and the USA.
News from Mitrionics (18 May 2006)
Socket switches to lower volume applications
Single Site iSocket addresses an industry demand for low-cost thermal management in lower volume device burn-in applications.
News from Antares Advanced Test Technologies (18 May 2006)
Seven more join the SMART Fellows
During the Nepcon UK show in Birmingham, Peter Swanson announced this year's SMART Fellow awards.
News from SMART Group (18 May 2006)
Alliance combines EMC and safety testing
TUV America has entered into a partnership agreement with full-service safety and EMC test lab Product Safety Engineering.
News from TUV SUD America (18 May 2006)
Manufacturing software works with field solver
Control Center Stackup Builder now has direct interface capabilities to the leading impedance field solving engine in the industry.
News from Direct Logix (17 May 2006)
Deinterlacing technology raises video performance
Anchor Bay Technologies reckons it is once again setting the benchmark for video quality with the launch of its Video Reference Series (VRS) brand and Precision Deinterlacing technology.
News from Anchor Bay Technologies (17 May 2006)
Virtual machines work with VxWorks
PERC Ultra offers the predictable performance and high levels of reliability fundamental to the military and aerospace markets where the VxWorks device software platform dominates.
News from Aonix (17 May 2006)
Passive sensing technologies fight back
A new report identifies the advancement of active speed and position sensors in automotive applications.
News from Strategy Analytics (17 May 2006)
Evaluation kit accelerates wireless deign
Cypress Semiconductor has released an evaluation kit for its WirelessUSB LP 2.4GHz radio system-on-chip, which is now in full production.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (17 May 2006)
Extender pushes PC KVM out by 150m
The U97-H2 extends a PC's desktop with two video screens, keyboard, mouse, stereo audio and serial port 150m to a remote station using two Cat5 cables.
News from Hall Research Technologies (17 May 2006)
Cylindrical connectors are RoHS compliant
Amphenol Industrial Operations has released the RoHS-compliant version of its PT Series miniature cylindrical connectors.
News from Amphenol Industrial Operations (17 May 2006)
Terrestrial software gains interactive edge
Ocean Blue Software has developed the world's first set-top box software to allow full interactive services for DVB-T broadcasts, including Freeview.
News from Ocean Blue (17 May 2006)
Design for manufacturing tools support 65nm node
A 65nm design support ecosystem channels design-for-manufacturing capabilities through selected electronic design automation tools directly to designers' workstations.
News from TSMC (17 May 2006)
Barr takes Java chair
Terrence Barr of Sun Microsystems has been elected Chairman of the Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium's Java Subcommittee.
News from EEMBC (17 May 2006)
Lasers and modulators set for launch at CLEO
New Focus is expanding its offering of Simply Better photonics solutions with a range of new laser and electro-optic products to be launched at CLEO later this month.
News from Bookham (17 May 2006)
Reference design points to networking via USB
PLX Technology is demonstrating at the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference its revolutionary new cabling connectivity technology, PLX USB Duet.
News from PLX Technology Europe (17 May 2006)
Convertor shrinks for ultraportable duties
The AAT1110 is the industry's first 800mA step-down DC/DC convertor in a tiny 2.0 x 2.1mm SC70JW package.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies (17 May 2006)
NetEffect finds easy path to ESL
User Application Article NetEffect has used Carbon's Virtual System Prototyping (VSP) product to validate its second generation 10Gbit/s iWarp Ethernet channel adapter.
News from Carbon Design Systems (17 May 2006)
Package deal cuts the cost of pick and place
Until 1st September 2006, Assembleon is offering its highly versatile Opal-XII pick and place machine for an all-in price of Eur 69,000.
News from Assembléon (17 May 2006)
RoHS schemes provide proof of due diligence
Two new services help organisations seeking to demonstrate due diligence in compliance with the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive.
News from UL International (UK) (17 May 2006)
Burfoot manages microwave sales
Labtech has appointed a new Sales Manager for Microwave Broadband Components based at its manufacturing centre of excellence in Milton Keynes.
News from Labtech Microwave (17 May 2006)
Skipworth, Poole and Stevens come onboard
Dick Skipworth, one of the pioneers of the UK distribution market, has thrown his considerable industry weight behind the Spectrum Group.
News from Spectrum Group (17 May 2006)
Nepcon visitors show interest in RF
First time exhibitor at Nepcon, specialist test instrumentation and communications equipment distributor Aspen Electronics reports the 2006 event an unqualified success.
News from Aspen Electronics (17 May 2006)
Aerco is star supplier for Raytheon Systems
Aerco has been chosen as the leading distributor supplier in terms of quality and supply chain services for Q4 2005 by Raytheon Systems.
News from Aerco (17 May 2006)
Diagnostics software supports PCI Express
Kozio now offers full diagnostics support for custom boards using PCI Express.
News from Kozio (17 May 2006)
DSP chip combines four cores with big memory
The MSC8144 provides an optimal DSP solution for wireline infrastructure applications, such as carrier-class trunking, enterprise VoIP media gateways and video conferencing servers.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (17 May 2006)
Acquisition enhances IC design team
Silicon Laboratories has acquired Silembia, a privately held French company that develops semiconductor intellectual property for digital demodulation and channel decoding.
News from Silicon Laboratories (17 May 2006)
Core adds top quality image processing to SoCs
Silicon Hive announced the immediate availability of the HiveFlex Moustique-IC2 processor at the Spring Processor Forum in San Jose, California.
News from Silicon Hive (17 May 2006)
Hero joins Advanced Power Components stable
Advanced Power Components has acquired the entire issued share capital of Hero Electronics for a total consideration of approximately GBP 2 million in cash.
News from Advanced Power Components (APC) (17 May 2006)
Antenna is made for ultrawideband comms
A novel SMD polymeric antenna suits short-range wireless ultrawideband (UWB) applications.
News from Omron Corp (16 May 2006)
Software guarantees dynamic power integrity
A dynamic power integrity solution offers analysis and optimisation of low power and leakage control designs.
News from Apache Design Solutions (16 May 2006)
Harness software integrates with MCAD and PDM
Mentor Graphics has announced the availability of a range of integrations with its CHS tool suite and key UGS solutions in the area of MCAD and product data management applications.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (16 May 2006)
Connectors set standard for AdvancedMC
Harting has become the first company to start full production of an AdvancedMC connector for MicroTCA backplanes.
News from Harting (16 May 2006)
Convertors need no heatsinks
A fixed output DC/DC convertor with a wide input voltage range provides design engineers with a robust 2W device suitable for high temperature environments.
News from BI Technologies Electronic Components Division (16 May 2006)
Distribution centre expansion begins
Sager Electronics has broken ground on an expansion of its 93,000m2 state-of-the-art distribution centre in Middleboro, Massachusetts to accommodate the company's new corporate headquarters.
News from Sager Electronics (16 May 2006)
Prototyping cards move up to Virtex-5
The successful ADM-XRC series of PCI mezzanine cards is being extended to include platforms based on the exciting new Xilinx Virtex-5 family of FPGAs.
News from Alpha Data (16 May 2006)
UPS and loads feature at power conference
Transistor Devices is to exhibit at the Power Sources Conference at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel (formerly the Wyndham), from 12th to 15th June 2006.
News from TDI Power (16 May 2006)
New structure boosts TFT performance
A novel TFT-LCD delivers high transmittance, a wide viewing angle and high speed response by combining optically compensated bend and field sequential technologies.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (16 May 2006)
Ethernet switches take more onboard
Two new devices enable network access equipment to aggregate, inspect and modify real-time traffic in triple play and carrier-grade Ethernet VLAN applications.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (16 May 2006)
Longden promoted to lead role
Maxwell Technologies has appointed Larry Longden as General Manager of the company's Microelectronics Group.
News from Maxwell Technologies (16 May 2006)
Labelling solutions aid RoHS compliance
LGInternational, manufacturer of advanced labelling solutions, has announced its new RoHS compliance programme.
News from LGInternational (16 May 2006)
Joysticks ensure accurate operation and control
Joysticks are suitable for a variety of applications, including wheelchairs, security cameras, inspection equipment, CCTV systems and vehicle remote controls.
News from Apem Components (16 May 2006)
Java-enabled microcontrollers find Italian outlet
Comprel is to distribute Imsys' line of Java-enabled microcontrollers, prototyping kits, modules and development tools throughout Italy.
News from Imsys Technologies (16 May 2006)
Board to evolve open-source modelling
Synopsys and the Silicon Integration Initiative (Si2) are forming a technical advisory board (TAB) to facilitate the evolution of the open-source Liberty library modelling standard.
News from Synopsys (16 May 2006)
Nanotech measurement prizes are up for grabs
A contest aims to encourage researchers and development engineers to share nanotech electrical measurement techniques that will help the industry at large. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (16 May 2006)
All change at Esmertec
Esmertec is placing a stronger emphasis and focus on the development and marketing of its embedded software products, and has reorganised the product and R and D departments.
News from Esmertec (16 May 2006)
Four-line device protects multimedia interfaces
The RClamp0544M is a four-line protection device with the low capacitance and high protection levels necessary for HDMI and DVI enabled products.
News from Semtech (16 May 2006)
No screws required for server access
ENlight UK has announced the arrival of its SR506 screwless new generation entry level server.
News from ENLight UK (16 May 2006)
Robot control software adds graphical edge
NEC has developed novel technology for installing computer graphics (CG) agents into various electronic devices, facilitating interaction between robots and CG agents.
News from NEC (16 May 2006)
Processor prepares for the next generation
The Cortex-R4 processor for the next generation of mobile phones, hard-disk drives, printers and automotive designs, targets more than one billion units in the embedded market.
News from ARM (16 May 2006)
Board-level products support latest FPGAs
Vmetro is supporting the Xilinx Virtex-5 family of FPGAs with the release of two board-level products designed around this revolutionary new device family. Brochure Available
News from Vmetro (16 May 2006)
Cryogenic treatment creates classic audio
Cryogenic treatment can be used to prematurely age audio valves, improving sound quality and increasing reliability.
News from Frozen Solid Audio (16 May 2006)
Card enables next-generation voice
User Application Article Prosody X has undergone its first commercial deployment with The Sound of Data - operator of one of the largest European platforms for voice, SMS and mobile data services.
News from Aculab (16 May 2006)
Reference methodology covers latest ARM processor
Available now from Synopsys is the ARM-Synopsys Galaxy Reference Methodology (RM) with support for Synopsys' Design Compiler topographical technology.
News from Synopsys (16 May 2006)
Processor powers ultramobile PC
User Application Article TabletKiosk, a leader in tablet PC computing solutions, has selected the VIA UMPC platform to power eo, its new ultramobile PC.
News from VIA Technologies (16 May 2006)
Platform shows up at Semicon West
Universal Instruments will be using Semicon West to demonstrate its latest platform placement system, the AdVantis XS.
News from Universal Instruments (16 May 2006)
Wireless technology to drive healthcare spending
Spending on mobile hardware, software and services across the global healthcare sector is set to rise to $2.7 billion by 2010, according to Juniper Research.
News from Juniper Research (16 May 2006)
Multiplexer-buffers boast best signal integrity
Dual multiplexer-buffers feature 18ps jitter performance, the best signal integrity in the industry for low-voltage differential signalling interfaces.
News from National Semiconductor (16 May 2006)
Platts and Ashmore expand support
EDA Solutions, exclusive European agent for Tanner EDA tools and Mosis multiproject wafer services, has added to its sales and technical support teams with two new staff appointments.
News from EDA Solutions (16 May 2006)
Warehouse and website upgraded
Shieldex Trading has recently expanded its facilities with the addition of a new 93m2 warehouse to the existing office and manufacturing site.
News from Shieldex Trading (16 May 2006)
Comms test board handles multiple protocols
A USB-based test solution handles multiple bus protocols such as CAN, LIN or K-line simultaneously, offering significant cost savings for the user. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic (16 May 2006)
Avago range expands online
Farnell InOne has further strengthened its partnership with Avago Technologies by adding a further 163 of its latest product lines to the Farnell InOne website.
News from Farnell (16 May 2006)
Global role for Marchal
Sales specialist Felix Marchal has joined the Italian wireless expert Telit Communications as Vice President Global Sales.
News from Telit Wireless Solutions (16 May 2006)
Wafer fab acquisition is completed
Semiconductor Components Industries has completed the purchase of LSI Logic's Gresham wafer fabrication facility and certain other semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
News from ON Semiconductor (16 May 2006)
Synthesis software is ready with Virtex-5 support
The latest version of Synplify Pro synthesis software provides full support for the industry's first 65nm Virtex-5 FPGA family from Xilinx.
News from Synplicity (16 May 2006)
Fifth-generation FPGAs boost speed and capacity
Xilinx has unveiled its new Virtex-5 family of domain-optimised field programmable gate arrays built on the industry's most advanced 65nm triple-oxide technology.
News from Xilinx (16 May 2006)
GPS radio chip slips into handheld receiver
User Application Article SiGe Semiconductor today announced that the SE4100L GPS radio has been integrated into DeLorme's Earthmate navigation products.
News from SiGe Semiconductor (16 May 2006)
European responsibilities for Turnbull
Wintegra has strengthened its European operations with the appointment of Andrew Turnbull as its new European Sales Director.
News from Wintegra (16 May 2006)
Sale realises fully fabless model for LSI
LSI Logic has completed the sale of its Gresham, Oregon semiconductor manufacturing facility to Semiconductor Components Industries.
News from LSI Europe (16 May 2006)
Workbench approved for i.MX processor applications
The IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM has been evaluated by Synchromesh Computing as part of its Market Ready Validation Programme for Freescale Semiconductor's i.MX applications processors. Brochure Available
News from IAR Systems (16 May 2006)
Jacobsson to lead next stage of growth
Renowned EDA and semiconductor industry executive Jacob Jacobsson is the new CEO at Blaze DFM.
News from Blaze DFM (16 May 2006)
DFM software targets power leakages
Blaze MO optimisation software is billed as the industry's first electrical DFM solution.
News from Blaze DFM (16 May 2006)
Electrical DFM brings economic benefits
Going far beyond just providing yield models or DFM reports, Blaze delivers tools that enable designers to get the most out of advanced process technologies.
News from Blaze DFM (16 May 2006)
Buck regulator delivers up to 7A
The LTC3415 high-efficiency monolithic synchronous buck regulator has a phase-lockable constant-frequency current-mode architecture. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (15 May 2006)
Guide takes all-inclusive approach
A new product selector guide covers infra-red and magnetic components, sensors and visible LEDs from Optek Technology.
News from Optek Technology (15 May 2006)
Hall effect sensors replace contact potentiometers
High-precision programmable linear Hall effect sensor ICs are ideally suited to replacing contact potentiometers in automotive and industrial linear position-sensing applications.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (15 May 2006)
Efficient testing for Trent 1000 controls
User Application Article The Trent 1000 project has created a particular reason for developing an integrated test strategy for its electronic control units at Goodrich
News from Peak Production Equipment (15 May 2006)
USB controllers pass half a billion
Cypress Semiconductor has now shipped more than 500 million USB controllers.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (15 May 2006)
Simulator copes with ICs embedded in PCBs
User Application Article Imbera used Flotherm thermal simulation software to optimise the thermal management of a series of integrated module boards that use a novel production process. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (15 May 2006)
Power IC market reflects global electronics trends
The Asia-Pacific region accounted for 68.6% of a US $9.0 billion worldwide power supply and power management IC market in 2005.
News from Venture Development Corp (15 May 2006)
PIN diodes raise stability and reliability
High-speed PIN diodes are made from high-resistivity epitaxial silicon material, passivated with silicon dioxide to achieve high levels of stability and reliability.
News from Link Microtek (15 May 2006)
Deal brings UK support for Eastern manufacturing
Components Bureau announces the signing of an agreement to represent Surface Mount Technology (SMT) in the UK.
News from Components Bureau (15 May 2006)
Wilson is promoted to new position
Leading UK electronic components distributor, Components Bureau, announces the promotion of Chris Wilson to the position of Sales Office Manager.
News from Components Bureau (15 May 2006)
University orders lithography system
Heidelberg Instruments announced the sale of an advanced DWL400 maskless laser lithography system to the Institute of Optics, Information and Photonics at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.
News from Heidelberg Instruments (15 May 2006)
Newsletter is dedicated to film adhesive world
AccuPlace has launched a quarterly newsletter for customers and everybody being interested in the film adhesive world.
News from AccuPlace (15 May 2006)
Adapter provides 60W to Ethernet
The POE60U Series high-power single-port power-over-Ethernet injector provides up to 60W of power on a single Ethernet port.
News from Phihong Europe (15 May 2006)
Development kit enhances voice applications
The latest version of the Pika Technologies software development kit (SDK) supports non-facility-associated signalling (NFAS) and other SIP enhancements.
News from Pika Technologies (15 May 2006)
Module makes light of accelerometer applications
A full featured triple axis +/-3g accelerometer board offers an easy-to-integrate solution for rapid prototyping or short production runs.
News from Dimension Engineering (15 May 2006)
Student software bundles powerful addons
The LabView 8 Student Edition Software Suite is a full-featured version of the graphical development platform that provides students a flexible, hands-on learning environment. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (15 May 2006)
Design and simulation switch to Linux
The release of Nexxim and Ansoft Designer for Linux provides customers an alternative to the previously released Microsoft Windows versions.
News from Ansoft Europe (15 May 2006)
JTAG emulator works straight out of the box
The Embest UNetICE is a low-cost high-speed in-circuit JTAG emulator for ARM processors.
News from Computer Solutions (15 May 2006)
Baseband chip cuts marine signalling complexity
The CMX910 is a highly integrated baseband signalling processor IC for marine automatic identification systems.
News from CML Microcircuits (15 May 2006)
Battery operation focuses on military reliability
EADS and Saft America have combined their expertise in the field of thermal batteries to form a new subsidiary Advanced Thermal Batteries. Brochure Available
News from Saft Lithium Battery Division (15 May 2006)
Novel package helps resistors handle heat
Power resistors come in a moulded SOIC-style package with a metal lead frame that features an integral heatsink directly under the resistor element.
News from BI Technologies SMT (15 May 2006)
4bit cells set to change NAND Flash landscape
Novel technology aims to revolutionise NAND Flash manufacturing economics, increasing fab profitability with no changes to manufacturing processes.
News from M-Systems (15 May 2006)
Fanless embedded system bristles with interfaces
Nexcom has expanded its range of fanless embedded systems with the introduction of the cost-effective NICE 3120. Brochure Available
News from Nexcom UK (15 May 2006)
Teacher calls in a favour from dad
A school for children with special educational needs in Cumbria has built a wind turbine with some help from Arrow.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (15 May 2006)
SBC takes latest technologies onboard
New from Axiomtek, the SHB100 is a high-performance PICMG 1.3 single board computer that supports Intel Pentium D, Intel Pentium 4 and Intel Celeron D processors.
News from Axiomtek (15 May 2006)
1U server is base for network appliances
The AR-M9936 is the latest generation of 1U rack-mount server from Acrosser.
News from Acrosser (15 May 2006)
Software-based AFDX is more portable
Sysgo has released the first pure software implementation of AFDX available on the market.
News from Sysgo (15 May 2006)
Marushin components come on short lead times
New products in the latest Marushin catalogue include snap-in DC jacks, surface mount DC jacks, and surface mount 3- and 4-pole 3.5mm jacks. Brochure Available
News from Arun Components (15 May 2006)
Online database is definitive event guide
Tech Event Guide is a new searchable online database that aims to become the definitive free listing of technology events throughout Europe.
News from Tech Event Guide (15 May 2006)
PXI modules claim top switching performance
Pickering Interfaces is expanding its line of PXI switching modules with the introduction of a family of the world's highest density matrix in a single slot PXI module.
News from Pickering Interfaces (15 May 2006)
New slant on desktop enclosures
Modern desktop enclosures feature an attractive soft-line design with a 10-degree ergonomically inclined operating area, which ensures fatigue-free operation of the unit.
News from OKW Enclosures (15 May 2006)
Smieskol expands German operation
Power supply, DC/DC convertor and magnetics specialist C and D Technologies has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Klaus Smieskol. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (15 May 2006)
Keyes takes chair from Corrigan
James H Keyes is the new Chairman of LSI Logic, succeeding former Chairman and LSI Logic founder Wilfred J Corrigan.
News from LSI Europe (15 May 2006)
Battery backing secures supplies
The latest power supply from Powernet is a battery-backed unit designed for the security market.
News from Powernet Custom Design (15 May 2006)
Paste keeps pins clean for testing
Lead-free no-clean solder paste promises unparalleled pin testability, while allowing high print speeds and delivering excellent throughput and yield. Brochure Available
News from Cookson Electronics (15 May 2006)
Serial Flash is easy to apply
Packaged in an 8- or 16-lead SO package, the A25L80P is an 8Mbyte low voltage Flash with an SPI bus interface offering a blistering speed of 50MHz.
News from Amic Technology Corp (15 May 2006)
Laser diodes save portable power
Two 635nm laser diodes from Opnext feature reduced operating current, resulting in extended battery lifetime without compromising their 5mW optical output power. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (15 May 2006)
Post-print verification doesn't miss a beat
User Application Article For production of today's electronics products, process speed is the name of the game and, until now, keeping up with the line beat rate meant sacrificing thorough inspection.
News from DEK (15 May 2006)
Partners present united front at VON Europe
Aculab and Alliance Systems EMEA are co-exhibiting on Booth 600 at VON Europe Spring 2006, Stockholm, Sweden.
News from Aculab (15 May 2006)
Smart card chips shipments top a billion
Renesas Technology Europe has shipped its one billionth smart card IC to manufacturers in Europe.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (15 May 2006)
Debugger receives GUI make-over
The new Hitop V5.20 has been totally reworked and improved employing the latest GUI design standards.
News from Hitex Development Tools (15 May 2006)
Magnetic breaker shrinks to 1U package
A range of hydraulic magnetic circuit breakers for rack-mount applications promises increased power density without compromising performance.
News from Rowe Hankins Components (15 May 2006)
Venayagamoorthy is outstanding young engineer
Dr Ganesh Kumar Venayagamoorthy has been selected to receive the Walter Fee Outstanding Young Engineer Award from the IEEE Power Engineering Society.
News from University of Missouri-Rolla (15 May 2006)
Sources stand the test of mains simulation
ASX series AC power sources provide 1.5 to 12kVA, and can be synchronised to provide up to 36kVA in three-phase form.
News from Caltest Instruments (15 May 2006)
Kit makes speedy start on ARM-based MCU
Available now from Hitex Development Tools is a starter kit for the new STMicroelectronics STR912F controller.
News from Hitex Development Tools (15 May 2006)
Best paper awards announced
Synopsys has announced the best paper awards for the 15th annual Synopsys Users' Group in Munich, Germany, which took place on 4th and 5th May 2006.
News from Synopsys (15 May 2006)
Chip resistors handle the heat
IRC Advanced Film Division has developed a series of tantalum nitride chip resistors rated for operation at 200C.
News from IRC Advanced Film Division (15 May 2006)
Grant helps fund distributor training
Sager Electronics has been awarded a $250,000 Workforce Training Fund grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as part of its $500,000 training initiative.
News from Sager Electronics (15 May 2006)
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