News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 May
to Saturday 27 May 2006
Controller takes KVM control over the net
IP Control is a state-of-the-art IP device for remote, out-of-band KVM access to computers and servers.
News from Minicom Advanced Systems (26 May 2006)
GPS baseband compensates for weak signals
The ATR0625 baseband IC features SuperSense GPS weak-signal tracking software included in its ROM.
News from Atmel Corporation (26 May 2006)
LCDs boost resolution and luminance
Two new Advanced Super View TFT-LCDs suit industrial, gaming, medical and other applications.
News from Sharp Microelectronics (26 May 2006)
Collaborative effort wins best paper award
A paper co-authored by Flomerics and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics is the IEEE Transactions on Components and Packaging Technologies paper of the year. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (26 May 2006)
New fab contributes to carbon nanotube research
ON Semiconductor and Nantero have teamed up to develop innovative semiconductor process technology, continuing ongoing work to effectively integrate carbon nanotubes in CMOS fabrication.
News from ON Semiconductor (26 May 2006)
Board and software enable real-time acquisition
The combination of the DAP 840 board with the new DAPstudio software is a development and runtime package to create the real-time solution users need and the Windows product they want.
News from Microstar Laboratories (26 May 2006)
Bluetooth chip aids headset innovation
User Application Article Nokia's smallest ever Bluetooth mono headset, the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-800, contains CSR's BlueCore4-ROM silicon.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (26 May 2006)
Course features 3G Mobile TV
The University of Oxford's CPD Centre presents a new course in 3G Mobile TV following the Oxford Mobile TV trial which revealed strong consumer demands for broadcast TV to mobiles.
News from University of Oxford Electronics and Telecoms (26 May 2006)
Ansoft logs record fourth quarter
Ansoft Corporation has announced financial results for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 ended 30th April 2006.
News from Ansoft Europe (26 May 2006)
Systems engineering environment to launch at DAC
At DAC 2006, Vast Systems Technology Corporation will unveil a new systems engineering environment for the design and optimisation of systems on chips.
News from Vast Systems Technology (26 May 2006)
When Saxby steps down Dunn fills the void
Sir Robin Saxby, currently Chairman of ARM, will retire from the board on 1st October 2006 when he takes up the role of President of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET).
News from ARM (26 May 2006)
Italian merger brings new distributor
Zuken has appointed a new Italian Cadstar distributor, EDAway, as part of a merger with the existing distributor of Cadstar in the region. Brochure Available
News from Zuken (26 May 2006)
Optical switching on show in Chicago
Polatis will showcase the use of its switches in carrier network applications at GlobalComm 2006 next month.
News from Polatis (26 May 2006)
Binder bestows world's-best tag
Quadrant has been named worldwide Distributor of the Year 2005 by Binder Connectors in recognition of growth in sales, co-operation and new product launch activities.
News from Quadrant Connections (26 May 2006)
A/D convertor claims biggest bandwidth
A 14bit 155Msample/s analogue-to-digital convertor claims an industry-leading full-power bandwidth of 1.1GHz.
News from National Semiconductor (26 May 2006)
Conference is not just about EMC
The EMCUK 2006 Conference at Newbury Racecourse in October will feature a keynote address from Andy Drozd, President of the IEEE EMC Society.
News from Nutwood UK (26 May 2006)
Crossbar switch features 288 output ports
The GLX4000 series physical layer switch is the latest addition to Curtiss-Wright's comprehensive family of LinkXchange products.
News from Mistral Software (26 May 2006)
Award fuses outstanding sales growth
Cooper Bussmann has presented Sager Electronics with an award for outstanding sales growth.
News from Sager Electronics (26 May 2006)
Dual and quad op amps shrink to DFN
The LT6001 and LT6002 are claimed to be the industry's first 1.8V dual and quad operational amplifiers available in tiny DFN packages. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (26 May 2006)
Microsoft support to drive faster FireWire
The 1394 Trade Association confirmed Microsoft Corp's plans to support 1394b, the 800Mbit/s version of the popular FireWire audio-video standard, in the upcoming release of Windows Vista.
News from Oxford Semiconductor (26 May 2006)
Tiny buck regulator claims top efficiency
Switching at 1MHz with a free running internal oscillator, the LX1918 step-down buck regulator is also very small.
News from Solid State Supplies (26 May 2006)
USB 2.0 connections go the distance
A novel range of extenders use Cat 5, multimode or single-mode fibre-optic cable to extend USB 2.0 connections over distances of 50m, 500m and 10km, respectively.
News from Amplicon (26 May 2006)
Connectors' coil spring increases EMI protection
A new shield termination technique employs a coiled shielding spring that firmly connects a cable's braided shield to a connector's metal housing.
News from Binder-USA (26 May 2006)
European partners to join nanotech network
Semiconductor 2006 will see the International Alliance of Nanotechnology Regions sign a formal agreement with its first European network partners, JEMI UK and JEMI France.
News from Semiconductor2k (26 May 2006)
Competition looms in portable navigation products
Cellular phone companies and traditional automotive system suppliers are well positioned to present a serious competitive response to low-cost branded navigation products.
News from Strategy Analytics (26 May 2006)
MiniSD card line expands to 2Gbyte
A new 2Gbyte miniSD card can provide the combination of size, versatility and high capacity storage needed to address the image and audio requirements of high-end handsets.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (26 May 2006)
Frequency generation products come together
A new frequency generation products catalogue has 104 pages of detailed information on oscillators, free-running dielectric resonator oscillators and a full line of synthesisers.
News from Miteq (26 May 2006)
Flash Lite catches on in handset market
A new report from the Strategy Analytics Handset Component Technologies Service points to the triple-digit growth rate in unit sales of Flash Lite enabled phones over the last two years.
News from Strategy Analytics (26 May 2006)
Cryogenic looms support space research
Tekdata Interconnection's Cryoconnect group has supplied state-of-the-art niobium titanium wires to the APEX-SZ Experiment.
News from Tekdata Interconnect Systems (26 May 2006)
Open frame module mounts the panel
A new 6.4in open frame panel PC module is fitted with a Vortex86-6071 embedded PC/104 computer as standard.
News from Icop Technology (UK) (26 May 2006)
Handset makers to cash in on navigation
Report forecasts that shipments of handset based personal navigation solutions in Europe and the USA will reach 12 million units by 2009.
News from Berg Insight (25 May 2006)
RoHS compliance doesn't compromise performance
Innovative processing technologies allow 100% RoHS compliance for industrial connectors while fulfilling requirements for corrosion resistance, EMC behaviour and aesthetic appearance.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Hypertac (25 May 2006)
Broadband manufacturing booms in China
Reoprt predicts mainland China and Taiwan to export over 54 million broadband communication products in 2006 worth over US $2 billion - up 55% year-on-year.
News from Global Sources (25 May 2006)
LG adopts lasers for display manufacturing
LG Electronics has purchased multiple high power DPSS lasers from Powerlase.
News from Powerlase (25 May 2006)
IR controller chip bridges convergence gap
An IR controller IC enables media centre PCs running the upcoming release of Windows Vista to act and appear more like consumer electronic devices than personal computers.
News from SMSC (25 May 2006)
Patent paves way for ASIC-to-FPGA conversion
Aldec has been awarded a new patent for automatic conversion of ASIC designs into FPGA devices.
News from Aldec (25 May 2006)
Pioneer adopts synthesis tools
Pioneer Corporation's Mobile Systems Development centre has chosen Catapult C Synthesis and Precision RTL synthesis tool to create digital signal processing (DSP) hardware.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (25 May 2006)
Fixed WiMAX to grow along with mobile
A new report predicts that the number of Fixed WiMAX subscribers will grow from 1.3 million in 2006 to 8.5 million in 2011.
News from Juniper Research (25 May 2006)
Redesign brings vessel monitoring up to date
User Application Article Triteq has designed a secure vessel monitoring system, which assists global asset management and monitoring of exclusive economic zones (EEZ) by tracking fishing fleets at sea.
News from Triteq (25 May 2006)
Voice conferencing engine adapts for mobile use
Spirit has unveiled the latest versions of itsTeamSpirit voice conferencing engine: TeamSpirit 2.0 and TeamSpirit Mobile.
News from Spirit DSP (25 May 2006)
IP-based network is affordable for home multimedia
User Application Article Nowadays, systems for multiple-room IP-based audio and video are not only being used in commercial buildings, but in private residences too.
News from Barix (25 May 2006)
Stencils pass paste transfer test
Photo Stencil has revealed the results of Universal SMT Laboratories' independent, extensive study, conducted in February 2006.
News from Photo Stencil (25 May 2006)
FireWire devices cut design challenges
Texas Instruments has announced two new 1394b devices designed to provide faster speeds with fewer design challenges.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (25 May 2006)
Silicone materials support LED manufacture
Dow Corning Corporation has launched an expanded family of silicone materials for the fast-growing light emitting diode (LED) market.
News from Dow Corning (25 May 2006)
MCU family expands with motor control to the fore
32bit microcontrollers offer new features such as an analogue-to-digital convertor (ADC) and a sophisticated motion control unit, as well as larger on-chip memories.
News from Luminary Micro (25 May 2006)
CPLDs enable tradeoff-free console design
User Application Article Zapit Games and Nytric have used MAX II CPLDs to create a first-of-its-kind, highly affordable, interactive entertainment product for family-oriented gaming.
News from Altera Europe (25 May 2006)
Tower case offers easy access at floor level
The EN 4107 is a black ATX tower case, with USB and audio ports situated on the top of the case for easy access at floor level as well as sliding UBD hiding the 3.5in HDD drive bay.
News from ENLight UK (25 May 2006)
Digital radio test set expands into new markets
New software for the 3900 Series digital radio test set expands the range of tests offered by this platform into new markets.
News from Aeroflex (25 May 2006)
Diagnostics software takes in LSI storage core
Kozio has integrated support for LSI Logic Corp's Fusion-MPT into the I/O Engine path validation tool feature of the company's kDiagnostics software.
News from Kozio (25 May 2006)
Chinese magazines recognise power devices
ON Semiconductor has won two awards for "Best Power Product" from China's Electronic Design and Application World-Nikkei Electronics China (EDAW-NEC) magazine.
News from ON Semiconductor (25 May 2006)
Ex-Zarlink team have designs on growth
Celebrating its first birthday, a Plymouth company is building an enviable reputation for innovation in the field of electronics design while doubling its staff from four to eight.
News from Moortec (25 May 2006)
Tests show promise of SAC-based solder pastes
Research into screen printing for 0201 SMT components using SnPb and SAC solder pastes concludes that SAC pastes have an inherently wider process window.
News from DEK (24 May 2006)
Lithography systems prove popular
ASML Holding expects Q2 2006 order entry to be at least 40% higher than Q1 2006 net bookings of 62 lithography systems.
News from ASML (24 May 2006)
Processor powers satellite radio platform
User Application Article The ADSP-BF539 Blackfin processor has been used by VoiceBox Technologies in a voice-enabled XM satellite radio reference platform for the automotive industry.
News from Analog Devices (24 May 2006)
FPGAs, IP and kit approved for PCI Express duties
Altera's Stratix II GX FPGA, PCI Express x8 MegaCore intellectual property (IP) core and Stratix II GX-based PCI Express development kit have passed PCI-SIG compliance testing.
News from Altera Europe (24 May 2006)
Resistors and capacitors come together
A resistor-capacitor network provides comms system designers with economical and space-saving termination for high speed memory buses and decoupling for high frequency data line drivers.
News from BI Technologies Electronic Components Division (24 May 2006)
Configurable processors gain further protection
Tensilica has been granted eight new configurable processor technology patents.
News from Tensilica (24 May 2006)
Networking module provides remote management
User Application Article Mitsubishi Electric uses the award-winning Lantronix XPort embedded networking module to provide remote management and monitoring capabilities for its DLP projectors.
News from Lantronix (24 May 2006)
Module shrinks microwave power
A microwave power module combines a solid-state driver with a vacuum power booster and integrated power conditioner to deliver a typical output power of 60 to 100W from a single compact package.
News from Link Microtek (24 May 2006)
Tact switch promises reliability on a budget
A new right-angle tact switch series is designed for a wide variety of applications - such as white goods - where a reliable low-cost switch is required.
News from Knitter Switch (24 May 2006)
IC masters battery identification
The DS2705 provides the master side of a secure hash algorithm-based (SHA) token authentication scheme and orchestrates the challenge/response sequence.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (24 May 2006)
Solid-state storage scores at the point of sale
User Application Article NAND Flash-based storage helps increase reliability and performance and reduce total cost of ownership in point-of-sale systems now available from leading manufacturers.
News from M-Systems (24 May 2006)
1U controller takes charge of multiple I/Os
An input output controller (IOC) maximises functionality and options by incorporating plug-in industry packs together with a PMC card.
News from Hytec Electronics (24 May 2006)
Acquisition adds physical layer optical I/O
Zarlink Semiconductor has purchased the optical I/O business of Primarion for US $7 million in cash.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (24 May 2006)
Power analyser has six independent channels
Caltest Instruments can now supply a compact, very high performance, easy to use advanced digital power analyser manufactured by UK based Voltech Instruments.
News from Caltest Instruments (24 May 2006)
International sales boost for Amplicon
For the first time in the company's 33 year history, Amplicon's international sales have reached over Eur 1 million.
News from Amplicon (24 May 2006)
Datacomms platform to fly with Dreamliner
Hamilton Sundstrand has selected TTTech to support the development of a TTP-based datacommunications platform for use on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
News from TTTech Computertechnik (24 May 2006)
Bluetooth modules enhance automotive security
User Application Article A new car security system that identifies car owners through the Bluetooth element of their mobile phones is set to revolutionise the fight against car thieves.
News from Ezurio (24 May 2006)
Chipsets support AMD processor evolution
Top-to-bottom chipset solutions support the transition to socket AM2 by AMD.
News from VIA Technologies (24 May 2006)
Front end is comprehensive video digitiser
A triple-channel 8bit video analogue front end incorporates all the functions required to digitise YPbPr video signals and RGB graphics signals from DVD players, VCRs, set-top boxes and PCs.
News from Intersil (24 May 2006)
Tiny MCU has disposable price tage
Freescale offers an easy entry to its expansive microcontroller portfolio with an ultra-low-end sub-50-cent 8bit device small enough to fit in the head of an electric toothbrush.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (24 May 2006)
Modules extend the reach of boundary scan
Digital I/O scan modules are available in standard DIMM and SODIMM form factors to facilitate the enhanced testing of complex printed circuit boards. Brochure Available
News from JTAG Technologies (24 May 2006)
Reference design excites WiMAX World
picoChip has been demonstrating its reference design for mobile WiMAX (IEEE802.16e-2005) at WiMAX World Europe.
News from picoChip Designs (24 May 2006)
Step-up convertor maintains high efficiency
Ultraportable systems running from single or dual alkaline, NiMH or NiCd cells need to boost voltage while conforming to strict requirements for battery life and system sise.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies (24 May 2006)
32bit MCU raises speed and integration levels
The H8SX/1664F is the latest and fastest addition to the quickly expanding family of high performance H8SX 32bit microcontrollers.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (24 May 2006)
Website is dedicated to ARM development
A new independent website provides an online user community and resource site for developers of ARM powered MCU devices and systems.
News from IAR Systems (24 May 2006)
Compression software tests chips at-speed
New from LogicVision, ETCompression is a deterministic test compression solution targeted at chips designed at advanced nanometre scale technology nodes.
News from LogicVision Europe (24 May 2006)
Database details SnAgCu solder properties
Elfnet has collaborated with COST 531 to deliver a much-needed database of physical and mechanical properties for the new tin-silver-copper (SnAgCu) lead-free solder alloys.
News from Elfnet (23 May 2006)
Flying probe system supports EMS prototyping
User Application Article A recent Takaya APT 9411 installation at CTS Electronics Manufacturing Solutions in Scotland demonstrates the system's speed, accuracy and flexibility in product development scenarios.
News from Itochu Europe (23 May 2006)
Interfaces promise precise clock management
Two highly accurate, fully differential interface ICs are designed for precise clock management of telecommunications, networking, high-end computing and ATE applications.
News from ON Semiconductor (23 May 2006)
Chipset cuts costs for X-band radar
A new gallium arsenide chipset for X-band radar applications offers higher power and higher integration for superior performance at a reasonable price.
News from Mimix Broadband (23 May 2006)
Convertor answers ATCA carrier card demands
The PQ60120QEA25 12V bus convertor is ideally suited for designers working to the Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture standards being developed by PICMG. Brochure Available
News from SynQor Europe (23 May 2006)
Report reviews PC graphics market
Market Watch provides an in-depth look at the PC graphics market and includes unit shipment and segment market share data, trend analysis, shipment forecasts, and profiles of major suppliers.
News from Jon Peddie Research (23 May 2006)
Thermal chamber cycles quickly
Unitemp has a new rapid rate thermal cycle chamber designed primarily for the testing and monitoring of miniaturised high density semiconductor devices and other electronic devices.
News from Unitemp (23 May 2006)
The terminal case of the sloping front
Unidesk aluminium terminal cases are designed for housing desktop and wall mounted electronics such as point-of-sale terminals, medical equipment and test and measurement devices.
News from OKW Enclosures (23 May 2006)
Thermal printer saves kiosk space
With five different configurations as standard, the Nippon Primex NP-2020 series thermal printer is available from DED.
News from DED (23 May 2006)
Convertor chipset cuts power supply costs
DC/DC convertor offers the performance and simplicity of buck (step-down) regulators for the design of isolated power supplies. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (23 May 2006)
Modules make Bluetooth integration simple
Serial to Bluetooth modules can be built-in to any product to give a powerful Bluetooth connection, without any fuss or knowledge of Bluetooth.
News from Kanda.com (23 May 2006)
Lab gathers support for compliance testing
The world's first RapidIO interoperability testing facility has established a qualified vendor programme to ensure it uses the most advanced equipment to perform compliance testing.
News from RapidIO Trade Association (23 May 2006)
Catalogue and CD bring switch products together
A newly updated full-line switch products catalogue and companion CD-ROM are now available from ITT. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (23 May 2006)
Wipro aids in peripheral development
Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro, has become a certified development partner of Vast peripheral models.
News from Vast Systems Technology (23 May 2006)
On and off is black and white
EAO has added a new black-and-white double on/off switch to its range of economically priced Series 44 industrial controls. Brochure Available
News from EAO (23 May 2006)
Thales signs for complex channeliser design
FPGA signal processing specialist RF Engines has been awarded a contract by Thales' Land and Joint Systems Division for the supply of a complex channeliser design.
News from RF Engines (23 May 2006)
LED-based pilot lamps are bright choice
Switchtec's PL22 range of LED pilot lamps offer clear benefits over traditional filament lamps.
News from Switchtec (23 May 2006)
Interface aids transaction based verification
ProDesign has developed an SCE-MI based interface for transaction based verification for its successful Chipit ASIC prototyping product line.
News from ProDesign (23 May 2006)
Support package puts latest CE on ARM-based MCU
Atmel Corporation and Adeneo have released the official Windows CE BSP for Atmel's newest ARM-based microcontroller, the AT91SAM9261.
News from Atmel Corporation (23 May 2006)
FRAM adds intelligence to automotive safety
User Application Article Hyundai Autonet of Korea is using nonvolatile FRAM technology for smart airbags and occupant sensors in Hyundai automobiles among others.
News from Ramtron International (23 May 2006)
Terminal bundles create flexible interconnects
UL and VDE approved screwless terminal blocks can now be supplied boxed in 36-way bundles complete with 10 end plates enabling users to create banks of terminals to meet their custom requirements.
News from Camden Electronics (23 May 2006)
FPGA cores counter 80186 processor obsolescence
iWave Systems licences its 80186 IP cores to companies developing FPGA products and to industries using the 80186 processor.
News from iWave Systems Technologies (23 May 2006)
Budget automotive MPU boosts performance
The SH7397 32bit microprocessor is a highly integrated low-cost device for enhanced telematics products and in-vehicle information systems.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (23 May 2006)
Sager stars for Samtec
Sager Electronics was recognised at the 2006 Electronic Distribution Show by Samtec for implementing the Sudden Link Programme and setting the standard in customer service.
News from Sager Electronics (23 May 2006)
Serial cards upgrade to Express specifications
The Brainboxes PX PCI Express range will benefit from a complete suite of software included with the cards and an acclaimed lifetime customer support package.
News from Brainboxes (23 May 2006)
Alliance to create P25 test solutions
Aeroflex and Etherstack have agreed to jointly develop and market a suite of products to support Project 25 (P25) protocol conformance testing.
News from Aeroflex (23 May 2006)
System-level design takes WiMAX onboard
CoWare has developed a new WiMAX Reference Library integrated into CoWare Signal Processing Designer (formerly known as SPW).
News from CoWare (23 May 2006)
Initiative unites leaders in low-power design
Cadence Design Systems has set up the Power Forward Initiative to address obstacles to lower power IC design facing the electronics industry.
News from Cadence Design Systems (23 May 2006)
Unified environment eases design translation
The latest Altium Designer delivers a number of new features targeted at accelerating the design process, and upgrades translation capabilities from other systems such as OrCAD and PADS.
News from Altium (23 May 2006)
Small display makes a big impact with full VGA
A new 5.0in TFT display module features a full VGA (640 x 480 pixel) resolution, making high quality images available for instrumentation, marine and medical applications. Brochure Available
News from GPEG International (23 May 2006)
Configurable processor patent challenge fails
A challenge to a US Patent held by Tensilica seems to have backfired.
News from Tensilica (23 May 2006)
UK microwave expertise on show in San Francisco
Labtech will be showcasing a range of new products and services at the MTT-S Show in San Francisco from 13th to 15th June 2006.
News from Labtech Microwave (23 May 2006)
New name for Giga Scale Integration
Giga Scale Integration Corporation (Giga Scale IC) has changed its name to Chip Estimate Corporation.
News from Chip Estimate Corp (23 May 2006)
Software kit cuts Bluetooth project down to size
User Application Article Hypertag, the company that uses Bluetooth technology to make poster advertising campaigns interactive, has developed a much smaller and more efficient generation of its content server technology.
News from Cambridge Consultants (23 May 2006)
Development kit ready for software defined radio
New from Hunt Engineering, the RTG003 is a Ready-to-Go programmable USB-connected software defined radio development system.
News from Hunt Engineering (23 May 2006)
Ultrasonic irons can solder the unsolderable
Ultrasonic soldering irons are engineered to allow fluxless soldering, creating a more environmentally friendly working atmosphere and helping compliance with lead-free solder legislation.
News from Solbraze (23 May 2006)
Recycling awards expand to cover WEEE pioneers
Now in their eighth year, the UK National Recycling Awards organised by "Materials Recycling Week" are widely recognised as the stamp of excellence in the recycling industry.
News from National Recycling Awards (23 May 2006)
Stead aims for an unfair share
Powerline communications company SiConnect has appointed Robert Stead as Vice President of Marketing.
News from SiConnect (23 May 2006)
PLL solutions range over wireless basestations
Two new PLL synthesisers deliver industry-leading performance for the upconversion and downconversion of RF signals in wireless basestation equipment.
News from Analog Devices (23 May 2006)
Berkeley is one in a hundred
Berkeley Design Automation has been selected as a winner of the annual "Red Herring 100 North America" award by Red Herring magazine.
News from Berkeley Design Automation (23 May 2006)
Flash chips feature in automotive control module
User Application Article Analog Devices is combining Spansion known good die (KGD) Flash memory with its Blackfin processor in a multichip module for products supporting the automotive market.
News from Spansion (23 May 2006)
Automotive modules take Flash memory onboard
The ADSP-BF539F and ADSP-BF538F represent the first Blackfin devices to be combined together with Spansion Flash memory in a single package.
News from Analog Devices (23 May 2006)
Seminar explains effective ESD control
"Achieving a highly effective ESD programme" is a 2-day seminar for ESD co-ordinators to be held on 12th and 13th July 2006 at Botley Park Hotel, near Southampton, UK.
News from Electrostatic Solutions (23 May 2006)
Processor is chosen for Mobile WiMAX baseband
Posdata has licensed Silicon Hive's AVISPA-CH1 processor IP for the development of baseband solution embedded in Mobile WiMAX terminal chips.
News from Silicon Hive (23 May 2006)
Alliance targets power efficiency
Changhong Group has teamed up with ON Semiconductor to pursue early opportunities in consumer and energy-saving power applications.
News from ON Semiconductor (22 May 2006)
Power assemblies simplify OEM system design
Semikron has developed a new flat Semistack power assembly that simplifies system design for OEMs.
News from Semikron (22 May 2006)
PowerPC SBCs to gain secure RTOS port
Aitech Defense Systems is working with LynuxWorks to provide comprehensive high performance modular computing and integrated subsystems for aerospace, defence and industrial applications.
News from Aitech Defense Systems (22 May 2006)
Self-powered sensor drops in to upgrade
EnOcean has partnered with Ad Hoc Electronics to enable its award-winning self-powered magnetic proximity sensor for retrofit security installations.
News from EnOcean (22 May 2006)
Touchscreens range up to 21in
InduKey has added four- and five-wire resistive and capacitive touchscreens to its product range.
News from InduKey UK (22 May 2006)
Bipolar amplifier cover all bands
Miteq has released a new 34 page catalogue of its complete bipolar amplifier line up to 3GHz.
News from Miteq (22 May 2006)
Design for manufacturing tools join TSMC portfolio
TSMC has included Synopsys' integrated Design for Manufacturing tools suite in its DFM tool qualification programme for enhancing yield during design.
News from Synopsys (22 May 2006)
ICT centre supports Vietnamese education
VIA Technologies has opened the VIA pc-1 ICT Centre at Vietnam's Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry.
News from VIA Technologies (22 May 2006)
Webinar focuses on low-power design
Virage Logic and Cadence Design Systems will present a free online technical webinar titled: "Advanced design methodology for low-power applications: an integrated RTL-to-GDSII approach".
News from Virage Logic (22 May 2006)
FPGA boards provide high-density signal processing
Three new COTS FPGA solutions extend performance density for applications including signal intelligence, software defined radio and C4ISR.
News from Nallatech (22 May 2006)
Pinnacle scales the peaks as top rep
Resistor manufacturer Stackpole Electronics has named Pinnacle Component Sales as its 2005 Sales Representative of the Year.
News from Stackpole Electronics (22 May 2006)
Avnet is top performing distributor
Resistor manufacturer Stackpole Electronics has named Avnet Electronics as its Marketing Distributor of the Year.
News from Stackpole Electronics (22 May 2006)
It's official: NI is a great place to work
National Instruments UK and Ireland has been named among the UK's 50 Best Workplaces in the Financial Times 2006 Best Workplaces Special Report. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (22 May 2006)
Library lends IP support to 65nm process
TSMC has appointed Synopsys to distribute its production-ready, silicon-validated 65nm Nexsys standard cell libraries, I/Os and memory compilers through Synopsys' DesignWare IP library.
News from Synopsys (22 May 2006)
Tools smooth the way from FPGAs to 65nm process
User Application Article Altera has deployed Synopsys' Star-RCXT extraction tool and HSIM FastSpice simulator for its FPGA design flow targeting TSMC's 65nm Nexsys process technology.
News from Synopsys (22 May 2006)
Audio collaborators show off surround system
Agere Systems, Coding Technologies, Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS and Philips are jointly demonstrating a new surround sound system at the AES Pro Audio Expo in Paris.
News from Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS (22 May 2006)
System-level JTAG demo to prove concept
Asset InterTech and Firecron will demonstrate system-level JTAG test and programming in a proof-of-concept system at the upcoming European Board Test Workshop.
News from Asset InterTech (22 May 2006)
WiMAX transceiver cuts equipment down to size
A WiMAX mini-PCI reference design provides the industry's lowest cost WiMAX-compliant customer premise equipment.
News from Atmel Corporation (22 May 2006)
Low-power switchers add triple-output options
The LPT50 series of completes the family of LP50 PSUs, adding triple-output models to the range and consolidating Astec's position as the leader in low power AC/DC products.
News from Ultimate Renaissance (22 May 2006)
Deinterlacing delivers higher image quality
DVDO is shipping its new Precision Deinterlacing card featuring ABT's Video Reference Series (VRS) technology for the iScan VP30.
News from Anchor Bay Technologies (22 May 2006)
Flux boosts BGA bumping yields
A high-viscosity water-soluble interconnect flux offers high yields in the BGA bumping process.
News from Indium Corporation of America (22 May 2006)
Screening service assures RoHS compliance
A RoHS screening service for finished products and subassemblies will help electronics manufacturers comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
News from Soldertec Global (22 May 2006)
PowerPCs communicate via onboard PCI-X
A rugged 6U VME single-slot SBC features dual processors that operate independently of one another, yet communicate over a high speed PCI-X interconnecting bus.
News from Aitech Defense Systems (22 May 2006)
Avnet tops US distribution network
Schurter has presented its US National Distributor of the Year Award for 2005 to Avnet IP and E. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (22 May 2006)
Hunter adopts process planning software
Hunter Technology has purchased Control Centre automated process planning software for bare printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing.
News from Direct Logix (22 May 2006)
Modules simulate networks for testing
Network simulation modules provide improved testing and analysis result accuracy, multiple application flexibility and easy integration with existing infrastructure.
News from Timbercon (22 May 2006)
Secure network file system for embedded devices
WebDAV is a set of extensions to the HTTP(S) protocol that allows a server to appear as a standard network drive.
News from Real Time Logic (22 May 2006)
Workshop explains fundamentals of telecomms
IDC Technologies is running a 2 day workshop on "Practical fundamentals of telecommunications and wireless communications" in London, Manchester and Glasgow during June 2006.
News from IDC Technologies (22 May 2006)
Mobile comms courses take in latest technologies
PTT has updated its suite of e-learning courses designed for technical personnel working with mobile telecommunications systems.
News from PTT (22 May 2006)
Connector modules support high-speed I/O
Fujitsu Components Europe has released the first in a series of new connector modules for 4x I/O to support high-speed signal transmission. Brochure Available
News from Fujitsu Components Europe (22 May 2006)
Lead-free solder reliability in focus
Dr Yan Liu will review her findings on the reliability of lead-free soldering in a presentation to be delivered at the SMTA/CAVE Harsh Environment Electronics Workshop in Indianapolis.
News from Indium Corporation of America (22 May 2006)
Flat flexible cables take components onboard
Hitaltech has expanded its flat flexible cable range with a novel component on flexible cable line, or featuring LEDs and/or other electronic components mounted directly onto a flat flexible cable.
News from Hitaltech UK (22 May 2006)
IP quality management technology wins IEC award
The International Engineering Consortium (IEC) has selected TI's IP quality management Piqua technology as the winner of its annual InfoVision Award.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (22 May 2006)
Trade commission upholds patent claims
Power Integrations has won a favourable decision in its patent-infringement case against System General Corp (SG), filed last year with the US International Trade Commission (ITC). Brochure Available
News from Power Integrations (22 May 2006)
Buck to speak at Seoul Digital Forum
Neena Buck, Vice President of the Strategy Analytics Emerging Frontiers programme, will speak at this year's Seoul Digital Forum.
News from Strategy Analytics (22 May 2006)
Riber brings MBE system to Ge and III-V research
Riber has joined IMEC's Industrial Affiliation Programme on Germanium and III-V devices for CMOS beyond the 22nm node.
News from IMEC (22 May 2006)
Memory technology secures multimedia ICs
User Application Article Zoran Corporation, a leading provider of digital solutions for applications in the digital entertainment and digital imaging markets, uses the Kilopass' XPM memory technology.
News from Kilopass Technology (22 May 2006)
DFM technologies are qualified for 65nm process
An integrated set of best-in-class tools from the Calibre design-to-silicon platform supports TSMC's 65nm technology.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (22 May 2006)
Power amplifier suppliers fight for market share
Four handset power amplifier suppliers below the top three gained share in 2005, according to findings in the recent Strategy Analytics report.
News from Strategy Analytics (22 May 2006)
Acquisition system turns to airborne data standard
A new version of the D5000 Series acquisition system specifically targets applications requiring compatibility with the IRIG106 Chapter 10 standard.
News from Heim Data Systems (22 May 2006)
Software speeds analysis of airborne data
Heim Data Systems has entered an agreement with John Douglas Associates (JDA) of Ihlow Riepe, Germany, to market its Common Mission Debrief Program (CMDP) software.
News from Heim Data Systems (22 May 2006)
Digital recorder has removable drives for security
The GSR "DE" Series features removable drives for high security missions involving the acquisition of sensitive data.
News from Heim Data Systems (22 May 2006)
Power LEDs promise longer brighter life
RoHS compliant power LEDs are available in 1, 2.5 and 5W versions and a range of colours - pure and warm white, blue, green, red, cyan and yellow and RGB. Brochure Available
News from CML Innovative Technologies (22 May 2006)
Lenses are match for high-power LEDs
L2Optics OPT lenses are compatible with a wide range of leading high power LEDs including Luxeon K2, Osram Golden Dragon, Cree XLamp 7090 and the Nichia Jupiter.
News from Dialight Lumidrives (22 May 2006)
Embedded database manages IP telephony data
User Application Article IP Trade has chosen McObject's eXtremeDB in-memory embedded database for real-time data management in its Profile trading turret.
News from Logic Technology (22 May 2006)
Java price cuts hit Esmertec's revenues
Esmertec expects revenues for the six months ending 30th June 2006 will be substantially lower than previously indicated.
News from Esmertec (22 May 2006)
Lightweight antenna is heavyweight performer
A new lightweight antenna has all the operational functionalities of larger diameter antennas, such as automatic RF signal tracking, GPS tracking and manual mode.
News from Hyptra (22 May 2006)
UPS protects 24V systems
The new Puls UB10.241 together with a suitable battery supply offers reliable and economical protection for 24V DC systems.
News from Puls UK (22 May 2006)
Kit aids ARM-based MCU development
Oki's Advantage Microcontroller Evaluation Kit enables embedded system developers to rapidly evaluate and write software for the company's ML67Q4050/4060 series of 32bit microcontrollers.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (22 May 2006)
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