News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 July
to Saturday 8 July 2006
Designing reliable and rugged electronics
"Designing reliable and rugged electronics" is the theme for a three-day interactive workshop to be held during October in Minneapolis.
News from Equipment Reliability Institute ( 7 July 2006)
Chinese electronics manufacturing comes to the UK
Components Bureau has become the exclusive UK representative for Chinese electronics manufacturing services provider SMT.
News from Components Bureau ( 7 July 2006)
Gill is dedicated to the North
Fischer Connectors has appointed Ken Gill as Regional Sales Manager for Northern England. Brochure Available
News from Fischer Connectors ( 7 July 2006)
N-channel MOSFETs show merit in conversion
N-channel MOSFETs for switching convertor applications improve the figure of merit for resistance multiplied by charge by as much as 36%.
News from International Rectifier ( 7 July 2006)
Memory modules are made for Nvidia applications
With a simple one-step process the HyperX DDR2 PC2-6400 modules increase overall system performance when paired with select Nvidia nForce 500 series-based motherboards.
News from Kingston Technology ( 7 July 2006)
Step-down regulator aims for portable devices
A highly integrated 1A DC/DC step-down (buck) regulator has the small size and output flexibility needed for portable device applications.
News from Semtech ( 7 July 2006)
Low-cost FPGA has more memory
The EP2C15 is the newest member of the low-cost Cyclone II FPGA family, featuring a higher memory-to-logic ratio than previously available.
News from Altera Europe ( 7 July 2006)
Investment expands MEMS packaging capabilities
Micralyne has purchased the SB6e wafer bonder and BA6 aligner system from SUSS MicroTec, a leading supplier of precision manufacturing and test equipment for the semiconductor and emerging markets.
News from Micralyne ( 7 July 2006)
Micro ATX tower boasts superior ventillation
The EN2411 Micro ATX tower case has dual front-side USB ports has a high gloss black finish with LED light for on/off switch and an inclusive air duct for superior thermal ventilation.
News from ENLight UK ( 7 July 2006)
Software radio module offers more of everything
PMC module provides complete software radio transceiver functions for IF or RF comms systems and offers increased capabilities, including dual Virtex-4 FPGAs, four A/D convertors and 50% more memory.
News from Pentek ( 7 July 2006)
Chinese telecomms OEM signs for RF expertise
Leading Chinese telecomms OEM company China GrenTech is to develop radio frequency solutions based on picoChip WiMAX software-upgradeable technology.
News from picoChip Designs ( 7 July 2006)
Manufacturing is certified to automotive standards
Proces-Data is now an officially certified manufacturer of electronics equipment for the automotive industry.
News from Proces-Data (UK) ( 7 July 2006)
RFID reader module offers easy integration
The PD 951 is a general-purpose high-performance dual-band RFID reader operating at 125 and 134.2kHz.
News from Proces-Data (UK) ( 7 July 2006)
Encoder improves bandwidth efficiency
A low-cost H264 and WM9 encoder allows users to transmit several times more channels over the same network or satellite bandwidth than currently used for MPEG2.
News from Garland Partners ( 7 July 2006)
Squeegees last longer with lead-free solders
Squeegees are infused with polymer lubricant which significantly reduces friction and stencil wear when using silver and tin solder alloys in all kinds of stencil printer.
News from Intertronics ( 7 July 2006)
Charge-transfer sensing IP available for licensing
Quantum Research Group is to license its patented charge-transfer sensing IP to microcontroller manufacturers for the first time.
News from Quantum Research Group ( 7 July 2006)
Programme puts embedded software into universities
The Sysgo University Programme is a new initiative that provides leading embedded software solutions to universities and offers students practical experience in their training.
News from Sysgo ( 7 July 2006)
Verification suite speeds video kit to market
User Application Article Ross Video has successfully completed and shipped a major project using Synopsys' VCS verification solution to enable faster time to market and higher verification predictability.
News from Synopsys ( 7 July 2006)
Boeing satellite to use Li-ion batteries
Saft has won a contract from Boeing to supply lithium-ion batteries for the Mobile Satellite Ventures Satellite programme. Brochure Available
News from Saft Lithium Battery Division ( 7 July 2006)
Japanese OEMs adopt smart drive technology
Two of Japan's top original equipment manufacturers have joined ranks with previously announced partners to sell U3 smart drives made by M-Systems.
News from M-Systems ( 7 July 2006)
Operating system helps overcome obsolescence
Sysgo has joined the Component Obsolescence Group, and will support group members in dealing with software obsolescence and emulating obsolete hardware with software.
News from Sysgo ( 7 July 2006)
Kuhnert takes instruments baton from Huddlestone
Hans-Peter Kuhnert has been appointed Vice President of Sales for the Tektronix Instruments Business in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 7 July 2006)
French industry praises programmable system chip
The Actel Fusion programmable system chip has won the French electronics industry's annual Electron d'Or award for best innovative programmable logic product of the year.
News from Actel Europe ( 7 July 2006)
Sporting events boost handheld TV development
Mobile sports fans around the globe are experiencing the first major international sporting event being broadcast live to mobile phones worldwide.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 7 July 2006)
Warm white LEDs enable colourful displays
A range of warm white LEDs from Marl emit a colour temperature similar to an incandescent lamp, allowing them to be used with filters to provide virtually any colour.
News from Aerco ( 7 July 2006)
Low power clocking software goes below 65nm
PowerCentric version 3 extends its 15-25% power reduction capabilities to support advanced variability-aware design flows at 65nm and below.
News from Azuro ( 7 July 2006)
Xerox takes browser outside TV sector
ANT has signed a licensing and distribution agreement to supply its ANT Galio browser to Xerox Corporation.
News from ANT ( 7 July 2006)
Chinese market provides rapid growth
Lyrtech reports rapid growth in the very competitive Chinese market, particularly in its important business of advanced development platforms for DSP applications.
News from Lyrtech ( 7 July 2006)
Signal generator meets LXI Class C specs
The RandS SMU200A high-end signal generator from Rohde and Schwarz was validated in May in compliance with the LXI Class C specification. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 7 July 2006)
Miniature potentiometer for voltage regulation
Panasonic Electronic Devices has succeeded in commercialising a compact potentiometer with a very small footprint to be used for voltage reductions in industrial applications.
News from Panasonic Industrial Europe ( 7 July 2006)
Power products grow strongly
DT Electronics has won a distribution award from PSU manufacturer Lambda and hired a product manager for power supplies as its sales of power products grow strongly.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp ( 7 July 2006)
Storage server products expand Microsoft deal
Abacus Embedded Systems Group is to resell Microsoft Windows Storage Server products to application specific computing and storage appliance OEMs.
News from Abacus Group ( 6 July 2006)
Design kits support Malaysian fab options
A 14-day service for custom design kits helps designers take advantage of the new 0.25, 0.18 and 0.15um processes that available since X-Fab's recent merger with 1st Silicon.
News from EDA Solutions ( 6 July 2006)
LED maker invests in its people
Forge Europa has successfully achieved Investor in People status.
News from Forge Europa ( 6 July 2006)
Preprocessing switch speeds DSP bandwidths
An advanced semiconductor device integrates an innovative suite of byte- and packet-level manipulation capabilities designed to offload DSPs of specific bandwidth-intensive tasks.
News from IDT ( 6 July 2006)
Chipcon franchise brings specialist memories
Specialist comms distributor Focus EDL has been appointed as a franchised distributor by Chiplus, a leader in the design and manufacture of high-speed super-low-power memory products.
News from Focus EDL ( 6 July 2006)
Mouser traps global distribution deal
Mouser Electronics and Ramtron International have signed a global distribution agreement to supply memory, microcontroller and integrated semiconductor devices.
News from Ramtron International ( 6 July 2006)
Rotary sensors cut the cost of noncontact controls
The SV21 series of rotary position sensors claims a breakthrough in the price/performance barrier for these increasingly popular noncontact devices.
News from Murata Electronics (UK) ( 6 July 2006)
EMI test receivers have all standards covered
The R and S ESU family of CISPR16-1-1-compliant EMI test receivers meet all civil and military standards for electromagnetic interference measurements. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 6 July 2006)
Spectrum analyser and phase noise tester combine
The R and S FSUP is billed as the first instrument specially designed for measuring phase noise and for characterising RF signal sources. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 6 July 2006)
Signal generators gain HSUPA capability
Rohde and Schwarz has expanded its range of options for the R and S SMU200A, R and S SMATE200A and R and S SMJ100A signal generators by adding HSUPA capability. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 6 July 2006)
Microwave measurements on show in Manchester
At the ninth European Microwave Week in Manchester (10th to 15th September 2006), Rohde and Schwarz will again demonstrate its expertise in all aspects of microwave measurement technology. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 6 July 2006)
EPIC board scores with flexible processor support
Axiomtek has released a new low power EPIC form factor SBC, the EP811, which features an Intel 852GM with ICH4 chipset.
News from Axiomtek ( 6 July 2006)
USB product range is brought together
A four-page brochure provides an overview of USB systems for test, measurement and control.
News from Data Translation ( 6 July 2006)
Digital I/O cards go RoHS compliant
Adlink Technology has unveiled a complete line of PCI digital I/O cards that are compliant with the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology ( 6 July 2006)
Multistandard module is product of the year
RadioScape has just won the TechCon Product of the Year 2006 for its RS500 module.
News from RadioScape ( 6 July 2006)
Edwards joins the cabinet
Schroff UK has appointed Marcus Edwards as Business Development Manager for its Varistar range of 19in cabinets.
News from Schroff UK ( 6 July 2006)
Kiosk displays boost visibility
Trident has unveiled two new versatile high brightness colour TFT LCD open frame kiosk displays from Planar, a leading manufacturer of flat-panel display products.
News from Trident ( 6 July 2006)
Parker Hannifin signs for design and development
Triteq has won a contract from Parker Hannifin's European Filtration Division for its electronic design services and has joined the company's strategic procurement programme.
News from Triteq ( 6 July 2006)
VME64x SBCs make the most of dual-core processors
The VX 405/04x family of high-performance RoHS-compliant VME64x single board computers feature the latest low-power dual-core processors from the Intel embedded roadmap.
News from Concurrent Technologies ( 6 July 2006)
Distributor takes MEMS sensors to Taiwan
VTI Technologies has signed EDOM Technology to market and sell its pressure and acceleration sensors to Taiwan's consumer electronics industry.
News from VTI Technologies ( 6 July 2006)
Hardcoated film protects panels down the pit
User Application Article The latest Autotex hardcoated polyester film is playing a crucial role in an innovative range of industrial control panels used in high performance mining systems. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype ( 6 July 2006)
Transformers and inductors are RoHS compliant
Datatronic Distribution has been supplying RoHS-compliant products since May 2005, and all standard products have been RoHS-compliant since 31st May 2006.
News from Datatronic Distribution ( 6 July 2006)
SoC secures chip and PIN card readers
The Teridian 73S1215F allows manufacturers of smart card readers to build low-cost USB-connected PIN pads, and is targeted at EMV 1 and 2 applications, as well as digital signature and e-banking.
News from Alpha Micro Components ( 5 July 2006)
Website is dedicated to Microchip analogue lines
A new website allows customers to rapidly find and source samples from Microchip's extensive range of analogue semiconductor products, with samples supplied from Anglia's stock in its UK warehouse.
News from Anglia ( 5 July 2006)
Toggle switches protect logic from static
A new range of antistatic toggles are designed specifically for logic-level applications by NKK Nikkai.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) ( 5 July 2006)
Embedded databases expand and run faster
RDM Server is an embeddable database management system employing client/server architecture for business critical information that must be available immediately and reliably.
News from Birdstep Technology ( 5 July 2006)
Developer reveals medical aspirations
ML Electronics is launching a new image to support its quest for growth and a greater presence within the medical market.
News from ML Electronics ( 5 July 2006)
RF tester is first validated by Bluetooth SIG
Cetecom Spain's BITE RF tester has been validated by the Bluetooth SIG for testing Bluetooth Specification RF 2.0+EDR, 1.2, and 1.1 plus the baseband physical tests in version 2.0+EDR, 1.2, and 1.1.
News from AT4 wireless ( 5 July 2006)
Large-screen displays are made for the outdoors
The Midas 32in and Midas 46in IP65-rated large screen colour displays are specifically developed for outdoor installation.
News from GDS ( 5 July 2006)
Russian aerospace industry adopts environment
Esterel Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership with GosNIIAS, one of the most prestigious Russian aerospace institutes.
News from Esterel Technologies ( 5 July 2006)
More options for DIN41612 connectors
Type 3C male and female connectors have been added to Harting's range of DIN41612 standard devices.
News from Harting ( 5 July 2006)
External power supplies suit medical equipment
New medically approved external power supplies meet UL, cUL2601-1 and EN60601-1 safety approvals and EMC standards to EN55011 or EN55022 B and FCC B.
News from Powersolve ( 5 July 2006)
Micropower LDOs handle wide-ranging inputs
The LT3012B and LT3013B are micropower LDOs with input voltage capability up to 80V. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 5 July 2006)
Capacitors cut high-frequency complexity
Land grid array capacitors achieve the equivalent high-frequency performance of complex eight-terminal interdigitated capacitors in a simple two terminal device. Brochure Available
News from AVX ( 5 July 2006)
Soldering systems upgrade to lead-free manufacture
Cost-effective enhancements are available for Metcal MX-500 and SP200 soldering systems that optimise them for lead-free manufacture. Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 5 July 2006)
Emulator/programmer expands MCU support
Ronetix has announced the availability of the new firmware for its high-speed low-cost JTAG emulator and Flash programmer for ARM7, ARM9 and XScale based microcontrollers.
News from Ronetix ( 5 July 2006)
LEDs and sensor come together for colourful dashes
RGB analogue-output colour sensor meets the specifications of the Automobile Electronics Council AEC-Q100 stress test qualification for integrated circuits. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 5 July 2006)
Network processor embodies shift in computing
The IM3200 network processor is designed to deliver a sustained TCP/IP throughput of 25Mbit/s over Ethernet while consuming less than 100mW.
News from Imsys Technologies ( 5 July 2006)
Power management and audio come together in one
A combined power management and audio IC is designed especially to support the latest generation of application processors in emerging high growth applications.
News from Dialog Semiconductor ( 5 July 2006)
Adapter links PCMCIA with USB
The Elan U132 USB to PCMCIA Cardbus adapter provides a novel solution for users of PCMCIA 3G modem cards who need to connect their card via the USB port on their computer.
News from Elan Digital Systems ( 5 July 2006)
Japanese alliance to spread GPS applications
Portable electronic devices such as mobile phones could soon incorporate Qinetiq's award-winning GPS technology following the signing of an agreement with C and N, based in Tokyo, Japan.
News from Qinetiq ( 5 July 2006)
Embedded BIOS supports latest Intel chipset
Available now from SDC Systems is the General Software embedded BIOS for the Intel 3100 chipset.
News from SDC Systems ( 5 July 2006)
Control and isolation products come together
Switchtec has released an updated version of its dedicated control and isolation products brochure that covers all of its key panel products, from relays to panel indicators.
News from Switchtec ( 5 July 2006)
Protocol software goes out with single-chip phone
TTPCom has extended its partnership with Silicon Laboratories to allow its GSM/GPRS protocol software to be distributed directly on Silicon Laboratories' AeroFone single-chip cellular platform.
News from TTPCom ( 5 July 2006)
Tuning fork crystal is smaller and cheaper
The latest tuning fork crystal from Fox measures just 3.2 x 1.5 x 0.9mm, making it the smallest miniature watch crystal available.
News from Avnet Time ( 5 July 2006)
Supplier award recognises 99.91% excellence
Coventry-based electronic components distributor DT Electronics has scooped Quantel's coveted Supplier of the Year Award for an amazing sixth time.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp ( 5 July 2006)
Charger chips to lead power IC growth
The worldwide market for eight major types of power supply and power management ICs is set to increase from US $9 billion in 2005 to about US $16.7 billion in 2010 at a CAGR of 13.1%.
News from Venture Development Corp ( 4 July 2006)
EDS surveys provide unusually meaningful feedback
The people who participated in the 2006 Electronic Distribution Show and Conference were more eager than would normally be expected to share their opinions.
News from Electronic Distribution Show Corporation ( 4 July 2006)
Kudoh takes on Pacific Rim
C and D Technologies has appointed Yoshitsugu Kudoh to the position of Japan/Pacific Rim General Manager. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions ( 4 July 2006)
Programmable arrays gain market acceptance
Cypress Semiconductor has now shipped more than 100 million of its PSoC programmable system-on-chip mixed-signal array devices.
News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 4 July 2006)
Controllers add more resolution to power duties
Digital signal controllers are designed for switch-mode power supply designs and other power-conversion applications such as power inverters and uninterruptible power supplies.
News from Microchip Technology ( 4 July 2006)
Distribution network expands demand creation
Microchip Technology has made major progress in its strategy to expand its demand-creation resources to better serve its rapidly increasing European customer base.
News from Microchip Technology ( 4 July 2006)
Coaxial spring probe passes automotive test
Peak Test Services has introduced what is believed to be the first threaded coaxial spring probe on the market.
News from Peak Test Services ( 4 July 2006)
Verification family spans specification to signoff
Conquest and Ascent join Clock Intent Verification and PureTime to complete the EnVision formal verification product family.
News from Real Intent ( 4 July 2006)
Linear adapter suits consumer devices
A cost-effective 5W linear adapter provides high efficiency in a small package size, making it ideal for applications such as MPEG players, PDAs and digital cameras.
News from Phihong Europe ( 4 July 2006)
Zuken show provides ideal opportunity
PWB America is one of only two PCB design service bureaux in the USA that provides Zuken CR 5000 layout services.
News from PWB America ( 4 July 2006)
Report analyses Intel-Marvell selloff
A new report highlights some of the problems that Intel faced during its seven years in the cellular processor industry, and how these issues could be resolved by new ownership.
News from Strategy Analytics ( 4 July 2006)
Williams adds depth to management
Infinera has appointed Duston Williams as Chief Financial Officer to further expand the depth of the management team as Infinera moves into its next phase of growth and expansion.
News from Infinera ( 4 July 2006)
Batteries ordered for lunar reconnaissance orbiter
ABSL Space Products will continue its successful working relationship with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center with the award of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter lithium-ion battery contract.
News from ABSL Power Solutions ( 4 July 2006)
Transimpedance amp is made for colour sensors
New from Mazet at the recent Sensor + Test show in Nuremberg was the MTI04CS/CQ series of multichannel transimpedance amplifiers.
News from Mazet ( 4 July 2006)
Backlight controller shows its true colours
A colour controller integrates a colour photosensor for backlighting liquid crystal displays (LCDs) for a variety of portable display devices. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 4 July 2006)
Extended physical synthesis speeds IC to market
User Application Article Sunplus Technology, a leading supplier of consumer ICs, has taped out a large high-density consumer design with Synopsys' IC Compiler next-generation physical implementation solution.
News from Synopsys ( 4 July 2006)
Online service provides speedy PCB prototyping
PCB Power describes itself as the first true online service provider for printed circuit board prototypes in India.
News from PCB Power India ( 4 July 2006)
Helicopter lands multiple radios on each node
The Atific Helicopter is billed as the industry's first FPGA-based multiradio wireless sensor network (WSN) platform.
News from Atific ( 4 July 2006)
Key-operated switch secures applications
The SRLM is a rugged RoHS-compliant key-operated switch for applications where security and reliability are paramount.
News from Lorlin Electronics ( 4 July 2006)
Front panels are fully sealed
Rubberised fully sealed front panels with controls and integrated electronics are now available from EAO. Brochure Available
News from EAO ( 4 July 2006)
Speedy simulator handles larger chip designs
The latest release of RedHawk-EV delivers at least 2x faster runtime performance and 40% less memory utilisation for full-chip dynamic power integrity compared with the previous version.
News from Apache Design Solutions ( 4 July 2006)
Development tools speed CEM test turnaround
User Application Article Axis Electronics has invested in a full suite of boundary-scan development tools from JTAG Technologies. Brochure Available
News from JTAG Technologies ( 4 July 2006)
USB adapter cables aid serial data analysis
New Forest Electronics has introduced two USB adapter cables as accessories for its serial data analyser products.
News from New Forest Electronics ( 4 July 2006)
Wirewound resistors are getting smaller
Ohmite has launched its smallest SMD wirewound resistor yet with the introduction of the 2010 BB package.
News from Ohmite ( 4 July 2006)
Small form factor for microSD connector
A connector for microSD memory cards is designed with a small form factor and a mounting profile of a mere 1.85mm.
News from Yamaichi Electronics ( 4 July 2006)
SIM connector makes stronger contact
A reversed type SIM connector provides a two-point contact on all six pins, preventing electrical interruption when the connector is dropped or otherwise subjected to mechanical stress and vibrations.
News from Yamaichi Electronics ( 4 July 2006)
Infra-red laser cuts power consumption
A vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) uses lower drive currents to achieve the same power output levels as conventional infra-red LEDs.
News from Optek Technology ( 4 July 2006)
Consolidation box brings order to network cabling
The TrueNet Mini Pod distribution and consolidation box is for Category 5e and Category 6 RJ45 structured cabling systems in enterprises, call centres, banking and retail environments.
News from ADC Krone ( 4 July 2006)
What is the future for PC/104?
Technical Background Article The PC99 specification recently released by Intel and Microsoft has left many engineers wondering if the days of the venerable PC/104 interface are numbered.
News from Sensoray ( 4 July 2006)
Tsao leads Adlink's expansion into Korea
Adlink Technology has opened its first sales office in Seoul, South Korea with Vice President for Sales Bob Tsao as Country Manager. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology ( 4 July 2006)
Martinez confirmed in charge of slimming Esmertec
The Esmertec Board of Directors has confirmed the appointment of Jean-Claude Martinez as CEO of Esmertec.
News from Esmertec ( 4 July 2006)
Sound components meet post-RoHS requirements
Kingstate has developed a complete range of RoHS-compliant sound components, including buzzers, speakers, receivers and ECMs.
News from Kingstate Electronics Corporation ( 4 July 2006)
Accelerometers move into consumer applications
The SCA3000 is a three-axis accelerometer that can be used to measure acceleration, and detect motion and inclination.
News from VTI Technologies ( 4 July 2006)
Austriamicrosystems adopts DRIE system
Austriamicrosystems has purchased a VPX Pegasus deep reactive ion etch (DRIE) system for advanced IC production.
News from Surface Technology Systems ( 3 July 2006)
High power LEDs need no second heatsink
An innovative fusion of ingenious mechanical engineering and sophisticated optical engineering results in the Dynasty series of integrated power LEDs.
News from Cao Group ( 3 July 2006)
MOSFETs are made for the point of load
30V synchronous buck HEXFET MOSFETs are designed for DC/DC synchronous point-of-load convertors.
News from International Rectifier ( 3 July 2006)
Alliance aims for antenna integration
Laird Technologies and RFMD are working to develop integrated modules with built-in antennas to meet the cellular industry's need for more capabilities in smaller handset sizes.
News from Laird Technologies ( 3 July 2006)
Power modules boost industrial applications
The DCH01 family of plug-in power modules operates from a 5V input and provides single voltages of 5, 12 and 15V and complementary dual-output voltages of +/-5, +/-12 and +/-15V.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 3 July 2006)
Datatypes improve simulation performance
Arbitrary-bit-width datatypes enable algorithm, system and hardware designers to precisely model bit-true behaviour in C++ specifications while accelerating simulation speeds by 10-200x.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 3 July 2006)
Flying probe tester gains boundary scan option
Goepel Electronic has developed a boundary scan option for the Spea FPT 4040 flying probe tester as part of an OEM agreement. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic ( 3 July 2006)
Space qualified FPGA raises the stakes for density
The RTAX4000S is billed as the industry's highest-density high-reliability field-programmable gate array for space-bound systems.
News from Actel Europe ( 3 July 2006)
Budget controllers target powerful designs
Four new low-cost members of the TMS320F280xx digital signal controller series are targeted at motor control, digital power conversion and intelligent sensor control applications.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 3 July 2006)
Software support speeds European drag racers
TurboTools Corporation is sponsoring Funny Car race team the Velocity Performance Group.
News from TurboTools Corp ( 3 July 2006)
Bondplys offer superior high frequency performance
Rogers will introduce its new RO4450B-dx bondply, a high fill/flow version of the industry standard RO4450B high frequency circuit material, at this year's European Microwave Week.
News from Rogers Corp ( 3 July 2006)
Industrial supplies mount the DIN rail
DIN rail mountable AC/DC power supplies are ideal for industrial equipment such as process control, manufacturing and measurement systems.
News from Bear Power Supplies ( 3 July 2006)
Software supports latest industrial PowerPC
Kozio has announced support for AMCC's new PowerPC 405EZ networked industrial processor.
News from Kozio ( 3 July 2006)
Board Ethernet-enables embedded controllers
The Ethersmart Wildcard is a tiny expansion board that brings web connectivity to any of Mosaic's embedded controllers and operator interfaces.
News from Mosaic Industries ( 3 July 2006)
Sales, bookings and earnings rise for Exfo
Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has reported significant increases in sales, bookings and GAAP net earnings for the third quarter ended 31st May 2006.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering ( 3 July 2006)
Oscillator keeps track of time and date
A compact low-power-consumption 32.768kHz HCMOS surface mount oscillator is designed for keeping track of time and date in multiple applications.
News from Fox Electronics ( 3 July 2006)
Variant management software works with Simulink
Pure-systems has been accepted as a member of The MathWorks Connections Programme.
News from Software Acumen ( 3 July 2006)
CMOS sensor maker streamlines design process
Enovia MatrixOne's Synchronicity DesignSync has been selected by Advasense, a maker of high quality CMOS image sensor products for the mobile phone industry.
News from MatrixOne ( 3 July 2006)
IGBT is made for induction heating
A 1200V/15A NPT-trench IGBT has the ability to withstand as much as 300mJ of avalanche energy in induction heating applications.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 3 July 2006)
Architecture cuts handset chipset down to size
User Application Article Agere has completed the design and implementation on a next-generation, 90-nanometre, mobile handset chipset using the Cadence X Architecture and successfully taped it out.
News from Cadence Design Systems ( 3 July 2006)
White paper reveals true costs of label printing
Research establishes the true comparative costs of preparing cable and patch panel labelling for real-world projects when using software-based tools compared with dedicated printing machines.
News from Silver Fox ( 3 July 2006)
Layout optimisation engine removes IC hotspots
A novel tool automatically optimises design tape-out data to eliminate lithography related hot spots.
News from Sagantec ( 3 July 2006)
Podcast explains the benefits of RapidIO
Episode 2 of RapidIO Radio from the RapidIO Trade Association is immediately available for download from the organisation's website.
News from RapidIO Trade Association ( 3 July 2006)
LED drivers slim down for backlight duties
White LED drivers power high brightness LEDs in backlighting applications for cellular phones, digital cameras, MP3 players and other portable consumer electronics devices.
News from ON Semiconductor ( 3 July 2006)
Alliance eases route to FPGA supercomputing
A strategic technology and marketing alliance aims to facilitate customer adoption for FPGA supercomputing technologies used for commercial applications and deployments.
News from Mitrionics ( 3 July 2006)
Labels identify WEEE for processing
LGInternational has launched a line of WEEE labels for marking of electrical and electronic equipment.
News from LGInternational ( 3 July 2006)
RTOS features in MCU evaluation kit
Enea and IAR Systems have partnered with Oki Electric to offer a new evaluation platform for Oki Electric's family of ARM-based ML67Q4050 and ML67Q4060 microcontrollers.
News from Enea Embedded Technology ( 3 July 2006)
Convertor claims a first in signal conditioning
A fast sine-to-digital convertor translates optical or magnetic sine/cosine sensor signals into encoder quadrature signals.
News from iC-Haus ( 3 July 2006)
Distributor takes novel boards to Germany
German distributor ELV Elektronik has been signed to supply Germany with the full line of RoHS compliant SchmartBoard products.
News from Schmartboard ( 3 July 2006)
Toolset turns to Altera's embedded processor
A new Tasking VX-toolset is designed for Altera Corporation's Nios II family of embedded processors.
News from Altium ( 3 July 2006)
Arrow Nordic is European distributor of the year
Hitachi Display Products Group has named Arrow Nordic as its distributor of the year for Europe from 49 distribution partners in the region.
News from Hitachi Europe - Display Products Group ( 3 July 2006)
Timing and signal integrity analysis come together
A next-generation transistor-level static timing analysis solution delivers concurrent timing and signal integrity analysis to address emerging custom circuit design challenges.
News from Synopsys ( 3 July 2006)
USB 2.0 IP runs on TSMC's 90nm LP process
The DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP is Synopsys' next-generation USB 2.0 mixed-signal PHY targeting low-power and consumer applications.
News from Synopsys ( 3 July 2006)
Manual stencil printer needs no power
A benchtop manual stencil printer is the latest designed for low- to medium-volume surface-mount assembly runs.
News from Dima SMT Systems NL ( 3 July 2006)
Power supplies have wide industrial appeal
Quint Power 24V/40A power supplies are suitable for use around the world with their wide input range from 85 to 264V AC and 120 to 350V DC as well as their International certification package.
News from Phoenix Contact ( 3 July 2006)
GPS antenna enables handheld emergency locator
User Application Article Globalsat Technology Corporation of Taiwan has chosen Sarantel's GeoHelix global positioning satellite antenna for its new TR-102 personal tracker phone.
News from Sarantel ( 3 July 2006)
Mobile WiMAX SoC set to sample early next year
Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe has unveiled its Mobile WiMAX system-on-chip solution and roadmap.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe ( 3 July 2006)
Modules range from commercial to medical uses
The Tracopower TMT series of ultracompact AC/DC power modules have approvals that make them suitable for a wide range of commercial, industrial and medical applications.
News from Powersolve ( 3 July 2006)
Power LEDs provide slimline backlighting
Avago Technologies has announced its first series of 1W high-power LEDs in one of the thinnest packages available. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 3 July 2006)
Voice engine stars in magazine awards
Technology Marketing Corporation's TMC Labs division has named TeamSpirit Mobile as a 2006 Innovation Award winner from Internet Telephony magazine.
News from Spirit DSP ( 3 July 2006)
Alliance to add intelligence to power networks
Endesa and DS2 are collaborating on technology initiatives to launch intelligent electricity networks.
News from Design of Systems on Silicon ( 3 July 2006)
RoHS documentation goes online
Acal Technology has launched what it claims to be the industry's most comprehensive online database of RoHS compliance documents.
News from Acal Technology ( 3 July 2006)
Assemblies make the most of high-power LEDs
Forge Europa has extensive experience in the application of LEDs and has recently developed a number of standard assemblies using high power LEDs (1W) known as aLEDs.
News from Forge Europa ( 3 July 2006)
Chinese buyers reveal distribution preferences
A Chinese distributor survey revealed that the 810 purchasing executive respondents bought US $30.4 billion worth of components last year - 59% through distributors.
News from Global Sources ( 3 July 2006)
Component compliance cannot be assumed
Farnell InOne has issued a warning about old part numbers as 1st July RoHS deadline comes into force, alerting design engineers about the dangers of simply assuming components are compliant.
News from Farnell ( 3 July 2006)
RF modules handle industrial-strength control
Ideal for applications such as lighting, door and access control, and other general-purpose remote switching tasks, the ready to use Pro series is available in four, eight and 16-channel versions.
News from RF Solutions ( 3 July 2006)
Digital TV software gets a tick
Cabot Communications has successfully completed MHEG-5 1.06 testing for its Mercator MHEG5 plug-in and Aurora DVB middleware solution.
News from Cabot Communications ( 3 July 2006)
Romanian plant to cut the cost of cable assembly
Quadrant has strengthened its Eastern European manufacturing base by setting up a new plant in Sibiu, Romania.
News from Quadrant Connections ( 3 July 2006)
Touch screen technology in mobile phones
The touch screen user interface in mobile phones will start to see significant growth by the end of 2007, assuming that the right conditions are present.
News from Strategy Analytics ( 3 July 2006)
Electrolytics replace multiple tantalum chips
Flat chip surface mount solid aluminium electrolytic capacitors can replace multiple tantalum chip devices in designs such as power supplies.
News from NIC Components Europe ( 3 July 2006)
Timbercon cleans up its act
Timbercon has completed RoHS compliance in accordance with the directive deadline of 1st July 2006, set forth by the European Union.
News from Timbercon ( 3 July 2006)
Arrow displays an array of awards for Hitachi
Arrow UK has received an award for best TFT design from Hitachi Display Products Group.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) ( 3 July 2006)
Handspike test leads add increased accuracy
Cropico DO7 digital microhmmeters come with specially developed handspike test leads to add increased accuracy to the unit's rugged portable construction. Brochure Available
News from Cropico ( 3 July 2006)
Low-profile trimming potentiometer
Panasonic trimming potentiometer is only 2mm square
News from Panasonic Industrial Europe ( 3 July 2006)
Applications focus for Green
DT Electronics has expanded its field applications engineering team with the appointment of Tony Green.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp ( 3 July 2006)
UART and transceiver combine in modem interface
An integrated device combines a full-featured single-channel UART with an RS232 transceiver to provide a complete modem interface.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp ( 3 July 2006)
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