News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 17 September
to Saturday 23 September 2006
Kit speeds Profinet RT interface development
Development kit provides I/O manufacturers with a protocol licence and tools necessary to implement a fully compliant Profinet RT communication interface on their devices.
News from Ixxat (22 September 2006)
TV test platform has global standards covered
The R and S SFU TV test platform now generates test signals for all mobile digital TV standards of global relevance. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (22 September 2006)
Scheme speeds IT engineers towards CEng
Professional development scheme benchmarks standards in the IT industry and provides a guarantee to businesses of the professionalism and experience of IT staff. Brochure Available
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (22 September 2006)
Greases enhance thermal reliability
T-grease high performance thermal greases help cool thermally stressed components in the most demanding electronics applications.
News from Laird Technologies (22 September 2006)
Ceramic packages show up in Munich
Ceramic package specialist AdTech Ceramics will be represented on the Statek stand at Electronica 2006. Brochure Available
News from AdTech Ceramics (22 September 2006)
Embedded show is wireless springboard
RS will launch more than 400 new components from leading wireless manufacturers on Stand 630 at the Embedded Systems Show on 11th and 12th October 2006.
News from RS Components UK (22 September 2006)
Van der Meijs aims for European growth
Marcel van der Meijs has been appointed Vice President Sales and Marketing EMEA at Integrated Engineering.
News from Integrated Engineering (22 September 2006)
Lasky blog receives honorable mention
A blog compiled by Indium Corp's Dr Ronald C Lasky is mentioned in "The corporate blogging book" (Penguin Group, 2006), written by Debbie Weil.
News from Indium Corporation of America (22 September 2006)
Website tells all on capacitors
Website features technical papers, capacitor life-temperature calculators, a thermal modelling applet and access to capacitor types by dielectric, application or type letters.
News from Cornell Dubilier Electronics (22 September 2006)
Low-cost FPGAs embed high-speed serdes I/O
The LatticeECP2M FPGA family are the industry's first low cost FPGAs offering high-speed embedded serdes I/O plus a pre-engineered Physical Coding Sublayer block.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (22 September 2006)
Sonus signs for signalling software
Sonus Networks has selected Ulticom Signalware Gateway as the underlying technology for the evolution of its SGX product.
News from Ulticom (22 September 2006)
Java processing module is RoHS compliant
Imsys Technologies has developed a new RoHS compliant line of products based on its TINI compatible Snap module.
News from Imsys Technologies (22 September 2006)
Inductors minimise AC and DC power losses
RoHS-compliant powdered iron inductors are ideal for power applications.
News from BI Technologies Magnetic Components Division (22 September 2006)
Programmable AC sources set demanding tests
TTi has expanded its range of programmable power-supply products with the addition of a new AC power range from Pacific Power Source.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (22 September 2006)
Workstation markets remain buoyant
The string of good news continues for vendors serving the workstation markets, with the second quarter of 2006 yielding 22.9% growth in units and 15.9% for revenue.
News from Jon Peddie Research (22 September 2006)
Modular workstations bring the right tools to hand
User Application Article Redcom Laboratories recognised that it needed to provide its assemblers, technicians and engineers with substantial upgrades in the quality of their workstations.
News from Lista (22 September 2006)
Silicon Valley event is largest yet
ConfigCon Silicon Valley 2006 will be held on 30th and 31st October at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
News from ARC International (22 September 2006)
Digital I/O card provides 64 of each
The PCI-7442 is a high-pin-count optoisolated digital I/O card featuring 64 input and 64 output channels. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (22 September 2006)
Keithley sponsors wireless weblog
Keithley Instruments is sponsoring a weblog, or blog, designed exclusively for engineers working in the wireless industry. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (22 September 2006)
Alliance aims for PXI expansion to RF testing
BAE Systems, National Instruments and Phase Matrix are collaborating to develop a PXI Express-based synthetic instrument for military and commercial RF and microwave applications. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (22 September 2006)
Mezzanine card is telecomms interface
The NPMC-STM4 provides a single board add/drop and multiplexing interface between SDH/Sonet and classic TDM environments.
News from Meikon (22 September 2006)
cPCI SBCs provide intensive data processing
High performance RoHS compliant CompactPCI single board computers feature low power dual core processors from the Intel embedded roadmap.
News from Concurrent Technologies (22 September 2006)
Hardware IP decodes VC-1 video compression
Renesas has developed hardware IP supporting a decode function for the VC-1 video compression standard.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (22 September 2006)
Integrable tunable laser assembly hits volume
The LambdaFlex iTLA is a high performance continuous wave tunable laser source for use in the C-band window from 1528 to 1563nm.
News from Bookham (22 September 2006)
DC controller boosts dynamic response
Synchronous flyback DC/DC controller provides precision regulation and high efficiency for 10 to 60W isolated power supplies. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (22 September 2006)
Switches cover virtually all applications
Easby can provide virtually all types of switch from Tyco Electronics, the largest manufacturer of passive electronic components worldwide.
News from Easby Electronics (22 September 2006)
Cores gain prototyping support
ASIC designs using Tensilica's popular Diamond Standard processor cores can now be prototyped and verified on the Hardi ASIC Prototyping System (HAPS).
News from Tensilica (22 September 2006)
Closure software balances power and performance
User Application Article Fabless semiconductor company PA Semi used Apache's RedHawk power closure solution for the design of its low-power processor on the 65nm process.
News from Apache Design Solutions (22 September 2006)
Programmer adds MCU debugging
The PICkit 2 Debug Express development programmer now supports in-circuit debugging of selected PIC microcontrollers.
News from Acal Semiconductors (22 September 2006)
Network search engine aids secure roaming
User Application Article Trapeze Networks will include an IDT Network Search Engine (NSE) in its new series of wireless LAN Mobility Exchange switches.
News from IDT (22 September 2006)
All-in-one package embeds gaming power
Embedded systems for gaming and multimedia applications need reliable yet powerful computing capabilities, high performance graphics, multiple I/O options and long product life support.
News from Acrosser (21 September 2006)
Lean manufacturing secrets to be revealed
Brainboxes has been selected by the DTI's Manufacturing Advisory Service to demonstrate the effectiveness of "lean manufacturing" at The Manufacturer Live exhibition.
News from Brainboxes (21 September 2006)
Annual conference set for Savoy Place
National Instruments will hold the UK leg of its annual NIDays conference in London on Tuesday 31st October 2006. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (21 September 2006)
RFID summit goes online
Online summit features 150 of the world's RFID thought-leaders debating the technologies key issues.
News from RFID Networking Forum (21 September 2006)
DSL continues remarkable growth rate
Survey shows that global subscriptions to DSL rocketed to 164 million by 30th June 2006.
News from DSL Forum (21 September 2006)
Embedded industry continues RapidIO drive
Members of the RapidIO Trade Association's Steering Committee have reaffirmed their commitment to driving future development of the standard.
News from RapidIO Trade Association (21 September 2006)
Retro computer comes up to date on FPGA
The One Chip MSX is a brand new MSX computer based on a single Altera FPGA, adding modern features such as memory card storage and VGA display.
News from Bazix (21 September 2006)
Software suite supports Cell Broadband Engine
The MultiCore Plus SDK 1.0 software suite comprises a collection of software products developed for the Cell Broadband Engine and other multicore processors.
News from Mercury Computer Systems (21 September 2006)
Shelf management extends to AdvancedTCA
Pigeon Point Systems has released a new version of its Shelf Manager, supporting the ATCA specification revision that was just adopted by PICMG in May 2006.
News from Pigeon Point Systems (21 September 2006)
Splitter and midspan power cameras over Ethernet
Phihong now offers a complete remote camera power solution that adds power to Ethernet cables and separates power and data at the camera.
News from Phihong Europe (21 September 2006)
Dual op amp is quiet about precision
Dual op amp is designed for medical, instrumentation, automated test equipment and other industrial applications that require low noise without sacrificing precision.
News from Analog Devices (21 September 2006)
SoC design services aid core deployments
eInfochips now offers SoC design services for customers using Tensilica's Xtensa configurable processors or Diamond Standard processor cores.
News from Tensilica (21 September 2006)
Fibre range covers full range of connections
FCI Fiber Optics is a new product line of fibre optic couplers, splitters, taps, wavelength division multiplexers, cable assemblies and adapters based on proven technology from Canstar.
News from FCI (21 September 2006)
Driver powers up high-end audio
National Semiconductor has introduced the industry's first integrated, 200V stereo driver for high-power amplifiers.
News from National Semiconductor (21 September 2006)
Mask technology boosts SRAM yields
User Application Article Samsung has extended its use of Synopsys' phase-shift mask (PSM) technology for production of its high-performance SRAM devices.
News from Synopsys (21 September 2006)
Mixed signal SoCs take sensors onboard
Prema Semiconductor now offers in-house development and production of customised, analogue and mixed-signal ICs, together with standard ICs for specific applications.
News from Prema Semiconductor (21 September 2006)
Adapters enable easier mating
Binder-USA's 765/768 series M8 to M12 adapters now incorporate turnable metal threaded rings at both ends of the connector.
News from Binder-USA (21 September 2006)
Booster sends HDMI signals further
The EX-HDMI-2A HDMI extender is a digital signal booster that corrects the signal degradation that occurs in long HDMI cables over 30m.
News from Hall Research Technologies (21 September 2006)
Compact supply is complete X-ray PSU
X-ray generator power supply for grounded-cathode tubes incorporates high voltage and filament power supply stages and all necessary control circuitry.
News from HiTek Power (21 September 2006)
Jet loan aids special athletes
Indium Corporation has participated in the Special Olympics Airlift, which provides transportation to over 1500 athletes from all over the country to the 2006 US National Games in Ames, Iowa, USA.
News from Indium Corporation of America (21 September 2006)
Diodes don diminutive packaging
A novel diode package measures a mere 1.0 x 0.6mm with a 0.4mm profile, yet delivers impressive performance.
News from ON Semiconductor (21 September 2006)
Hard disk media businesses unite
Showa Denko (SDK) is to merge its wholly owned subsidiary Showa Denko HD with a view to further strengthening its hard disk (HD) media business.
News from SDK (21 September 2006)
Stead to serve on PLC body
Robert Stead, SiConnect's VP of Marketing, has been appointed as Promotion Work Group Chair at the Consumer Electronics Powerline Communication Alliance.
News from SiConnect (21 September 2006)
Marie to apply distribution experience
C and D Technologies has announced the appointment of Philippe Marie as Regional Sales Manager for Benelux, Italy and the East of France. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (21 September 2006)
Paper proposes new emphasis for RFID
With counterfeiting estimated to be a $450 billion industry worldwide, the need to protect product and brand integrity is set to become the new value proposition for RFID.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (21 September 2006)
USB stick starts work on mixed-signal MCUs
The ToolStick Starter Kit is a comprehensive evaluation and development platform for use with C8051F mixed-signal microcontrollers.
News from Silicon Laboratories (21 September 2006)
In-circuit tester adds boundary scan option
Goepel Electronic and Spea have developed a next generation boundary scan option for the Spea 3030 in-circuit tester (ICT). Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic (21 September 2006)
Third-generation PowerQUICC board upgrades VME
The VSBX-6560 is billed as the perfect replacement solution for all existing VME CPU boards from Motorola which are now in EOL due to the RoHS directives.
News from Actis Computer (21 September 2006)
Wireless deal is precursor to new division
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente has signed a pan-European distribution agreement with Free2move, a leading provider of embedded wireless solutions.
News from Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente (21 September 2006)
Static control takes the kinks out of LCD repairs
User Application Article Thanks to a successful collaboration between static control expert Meech International and Clarion Design the market for laptop repair is now available to a wider range of companies. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (21 September 2006)
Double action switch for use in digital cameras
Panasonic Electronic Devices is to move into production of miniature double-action switches for digital cameras.
News from Panasonic Industrial Europe (21 September 2006)
Wireless architecture breaks free from cells
Belden reckons that the architecture of its new wireless system is fundamentally different.
News from Belden CDT Electronics (20 September 2006)
ARM and DSP combine for portable multimedia
User Application Article Dual-core processor based on DaVinci technology powers the latest line of Archos portable multimedia players, the 404, 504 and 604.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (20 September 2006)
AVX alliance spreads to the USA
Premier Farnell has extended its existing partnership with AVX to include the USA through its Newark InOne subsidiary.
News from Farnell (20 September 2006)
Cross-connect systems go up the wall
High-performance, space-efficient modular connection system allows wall-mounted configuration of large cross-connect systems and interconnect rack-mounted systems.
News from Belden CDT Electronics (20 September 2006)
Energy management IC works with on-chip IP
Second-generation digitally programmable energy management unit and advanced power controller IP package reduces power consumption in battery-powered handheld consumer products.
News from National Semiconductor (20 September 2006)
Edge transceiver has digital interface
The Aero IIed is fully compliant with the 2.5G DigRF specification version 1.12 and is prevalidated with leading DigRF baseband implementations.
News from Silicon Laboratories (20 September 2006)
Budget development tool supports 30-plus MCUs
At only $49, the AVR Dragon is billed as the industry's most comprehensive low-cost development tool.
News from Atmel Corporation (20 September 2006)
Hutt and Ennis add experience to executive team
Pyxis Technology has announced the addition of Joe Hutt and John Ennis to the company's executive team.
News from Pyxis Technology (20 September 2006)
Power resistors are thermally optimised
Noninductive power resistor is rated up to 20W and housed in a small, thin TO-263 package suitable for high density PCB installation.
News from BI Technologies SMT (20 September 2006)
Charger chip checks cells before starting
A loose-cell NiMH charger detects and avoids charging primary alkaline cells, lithium primary cells and defective NiMH or NiCd cells.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (20 September 2006)
Postprocessing package keeps wireless networks up
Next-generation multitechnology postprocessing package aids troubleshooting, optimisation and maintenance of GSM, GPRS/Edge and UMTS mobile access networks.
News from Anritsu (UK) (20 September 2006)
Sematech seeks out next-generation lithography
Sematech has awarded a contract to qualify the imaging performance of advanced logic patterns, metrology structures and defect designs for the 45, 32 and 22nm technology nodes.
News from ASML (20 September 2006)
Embedded database works with limited resources
Ittia has announced the availability of version 1.1 of Ittia DB, its flagship database.
News from Ittia (20 September 2006)
Mobile broadband devices begin to take off
Survey confirms that 58 HSDPA-enabled devices have now been launched by 18 suppliers.
News from GSA - Global Mobile Suppliers Association (20 September 2006)
Fast growth continues
Timbercon ranks on the Portland Business Journal's fastest growing technology and software companies list for the fourth consecutive year.
News from Timbercon (20 September 2006)
Soft microprocessor is optimised for Lattice FPGAs
Lattice Semiconductor Corp has announced the immediate availability of the LatticeMico32, a 32bit soft microprocessor optimised for Lattice FPGAs.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (20 September 2006)
Display technology goes through glass in Munich
Zytronic will be unveiling its latest Through-Glass display technology at Electronica 2006.
News from Zytronic (20 September 2006)
Display diversity features at Electronica
Visitors to Electronica 2006 will have the chance to see new TFT LCD and OLED displays, the latest compact embedded CoM technologies, and a wide range of panel meters. Brochure Available
News from Anders Electronics (20 September 2006)
Preverified package covers many audio standards
Programmable subsystem offers an MPEG-4 video decoder and multistandard audio codecs coupled with a configurable 32bit microprocessor as a preverified solution.
News from ARC International (20 September 2006)
Low-power spec becomes open industry standard
Mentor Graphics has donated its Power Configuration File specification and guidelines for modelling power-aware cells to Accellera's Unified Power Format Technical Subcommittee.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (20 September 2006)
RET verification package proves popular
Mentor Graphics has achieved a record level of success for a new product introduction with the Calibre OPCverify product.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (20 September 2006)
Expansion for European sales and engineering
Peter Devilee, Robert Gabriel and Peter Luns have joined Zetex Semiconductors' European sales and application engineering team.
News from Zetex (20 September 2006)
Multichip initiative on automotive integration
Freescale is working with Elmos Semiconductor to deliver innovative multichip products designed to embed a higher level of intelligence into next-generation automotive systems.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (20 September 2006)
PCB connectors toughen up for transport
DIN41612 (IEC60603-2) PCB connectors are ruggedised to satisfy the demanding requirements of transportation applications.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Hypertac (20 September 2006)
Modem simplifies GPRS access
GPRS modem responds to growing demand for flexible Internet connectivity for everyone.
News from Alpha Micro Components (20 September 2006)
SBC enables intelligent displays
Lanner Electronics has added the EM-9762 to its range of boards designed for intelligent display applications.
News from Lanner Electronics (20 September 2006)
TCP-IP stack is free to try for 45 days
The complete source code for the Micrium uC/TCP-IP stack is now available for free 45-day evaluation.
News from Micrium (20 September 2006)
Donation opens access to power management
Synopsys has donated power management technology to Accellera, the EDA organisation focused on electronic design automation standards.
News from Synopsys (20 September 2006)
Radio network analysers cover the full band
Analysers are suitable for use in different networks, irrespective of the technology employed, as well as for broadband applications in the frequency range from 80MHz to 4GHz. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (20 September 2006)
Alliances secure interoperability and content
SMSC has formed an alliance with the Digital Living Networking Alliance (DLNA) and will support Digital Transmission Content Protection over Internet Protocol (DTCP-IP).
News from SMSC (20 September 2006)
Coprocessor covers interoperability and protection
Network multimedia coprocessor supports leading industry interoperability standards and is first wired Ethernet coprocessor to support Digital Living Network Alliance guidelines.
News from SMSC (20 September 2006)
Wirewound resistors made to order
Custom wirewound capabilities extend beyond the usual fusible or noninductive offerings.
News from Stackpole Electronics (20 September 2006)
RoHS screening service spreads to Ireland
Dublin based ACK Solutions provides the Irish electronics industry with a RoHS Assurance screening service.
News from Soldertec Global (20 September 2006)
Smart fabric touchpads go sporty
User Application Article Belkin has chosen ElekTex smart fabric touchpads to enable its new SportCommand for iPod products.
News from Eleksen (Peratech) (20 September 2006)
ETX module provides hard-core processing
The ES-270 ETX module is based on the latest Intel Centrino mobile technology 945GM Express chipset.
News from Commell (19 September 2006)
Lab is base for organic electronics research
BASF has opened its Joint Innovation Lab in Ludwigshafen, where it will conduct collaborative research into new materials in the field of organic electronics.
News from BASF (19 September 2006)
Disk drives shrink for mobile multimedia
Small form hard disk drives are developed specifically for ultra-portable notebook computers and portable devices such as mobile multimedia players and personal video recorders.
News from Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division (19 September 2006)
Boards and Solutions conference calls for papers
Boards and Solutions 07 will be the fourth consecutive Boards and Solutions conference in the UK.
News from Invents UK (19 September 2006)
Power amplifier modules target Chinese handsets
The energy-efficient and slim design of the ACPM-7886 enables handset OEMs to cost effectively build ultra-thin, third-generation (3G) cellphones with long battery life. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (19 September 2006)
Dual port devices ease interprocessor comms
Asynchronous dual-port memory based interprocessor connectivity devices are designed for next-generation smartphones.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (19 September 2006)
Driver links noncompliant kit into manufacturing
A CAMX IPC-2501 compliant Generic XML Driver (GXML) for the eX-Mission Solution Suite PeaceMaker Module improves the information flow of electronics manufacturing.
News from Nematron Europe (19 September 2006)
Arrivals and promotions boost Embedded team
Abacus Embedded (formerly ESG) has strengthened its team supporting UK customers with the addition of Phil Smith as Microsoft Product Specialist.
News from Abacus Group (19 September 2006)
Compact database targets embedded systems
Perst Lite is a micro-footprint version of the Perst open-source object-oriented embedded database.
News from McObject (19 September 2006)
Dielectric microwave filters range up to 3.5GHz
Euroquartz has extended the capabilities of its filter product line with the introduction of a new range of dielectric microwave filters.
News from Euroquartz (19 September 2006)
China dominates global remote controls market
Manufacturers indicate buyers sourcing remote controls from Greater China can expect relatively stable prices this year.
News from Global Sources (19 September 2006)
SoC secures VPN/firewall appliances
User Application Article Freedom9, a leading provider of IT connectivity products and solutions, has selected Mistletoe Technologies for its next generation of VPN/firewall appliances.
News from Mistletoe Technologies (19 September 2006)
Bonding system improves LCD performance
Advanced UV polymer optical bonding solution improves contrast, enables brighter graphics, enhances ruggedness and offers a more robust overall visual experience for a variety of LCDs.
News from CI Lumen Industries (19 September 2006)
Controller cuts wireless USB footprint
Wireless USB device controller is based on the Certified Wireless USB specification.
News from NXP Semiconductors (19 September 2006)
DIN rail mounting enclosure set to star
A versatile modular DIN rail mounting enclosure range will be the centre of attention on the Camden Electronics stand at this year's Electronica.
News from Camden Electronics (19 September 2006)
DAC is sound choice to cut handset power
Highly efficient stereo DAC is integrated with 1W Class D stereo speaker driver and capless headphone output to offer outstanding audio quality.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (19 September 2006)
Clocks cut power for timekeeping
Micropower real-time clock/calendar devices with on-chip timing and crystal compensation deliver accurate timekeeping with very low power dissipation.
News from Intersil (19 September 2006)
European IC consultancy expands in Israel
IC consultancy Sondrel has expanded its presence in Israel with the appointment of Adi Snir as General Manager of its operations in the region.
News from Sondrel (19 September 2006)
Analogue devices make cables more intelligent
Quellan can now transform data centre cable interconnects from passive, nonactive devices to intelligent "roadways" for use in today's mega data centres.
News from Quellan (19 September 2006)
Heaton sees exciting times ahead
Powerline communications company SiConnect has announced the appointment of Andy Heaton as VP Operations.
News from SiConnect (19 September 2006)
Promotion for Langlois under new regime
NXP Semiconductors has named Pascal Langlois as Senior Vice President of Global Sales.
News from NXP Semiconductors (19 September 2006)
Library puts cores into real-time control
The highly optimised ARM RealView Real-Time Library contains the most critical components needed to rapidly create products that require real-time control, networking, USB and CAN connectivity.
News from ARM (19 September 2006)
Mobile mesh network myths dispelled
Report concludes that mobile mesh networks are not a panacea, but should be integral to any 4G or "beyond 3G" wireless communications vision.
News from Plextek (19 September 2006)
IBM adopts nonvolatile memory IP
IBM has chosenNOVeA nonvolatile electrically alterable technology to enable its customers to cost-effectively embed small amounts of nonvolatile memory in low power applications.
News from Virage Logic (19 September 2006)
Transceiver to be put through its paces at ECOC
At ECOC 2006, Bookham will demonstrate for the first time the capability of its DWDM SFP transceiver to transmit at 2.5 and 4.25Gbit/s.
News from Bookham (19 September 2006)
Design and fab combine to speed RF to market
User Application Article Atheros Communications has selected Tower to produce its latest RF on standard digital CMOS, wireless LAN 802.11g chip.
News from Tower Semiconductor (19 September 2006)
Consortium to acquire Freescale
Freescale Semiconductor has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by a private equity consortium in a transaction with a total equity value of $17.6 billion.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (19 September 2006)
Ribbon connectors meet mini-CameraLink standard
3M has launched a new range of connectors known as Shrunk Delta Ribbon (SDR).
News from 3M Electronics and Interconnect Solutions (19 September 2006)
GPS receiver chip is ready for Galileo
Galileo-ready receiver will enable the integration of high-accuracy navigation services into portable devices including laptops, PDAs, media players, cellphones and cameras.
News from SiGe Semiconductor (19 September 2006)
Acquisition expands Analog's audio expertise
Analog Devices has acquired AudioAsics, a Danish developer of high-performance, low-power microphone and audio signal conditioning technology.
News from Analog Devices (19 September 2006)
Coder provides link from system model to device
The Simulink HDL Coder automatically generates synthesisable hardware description language code from models created in Simulink and Stateflow software.
News from MathWorks (19 September 2006)
RTOS puts Pentium to safety-critical duties
The LynxOS-178 real-time operating system becomes the first-ever commercial-off-the-shelf RTOS to support Intel's Pentium architecture in safety-critical systems.
News from LynuxWorks (19 September 2006)
Simulator ensures silicon-patterning success
User Application Article Matsushita has selected the Calibre OPCverify tool for use in production at 65nm and below.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (19 September 2006)
PHY features in WiMAX-based public safety system
User Application Article picoChip's WiMAX solution is part of M/A-COM's recently announced 4.9GHz VIDA broadband solution for public safety grade applications.
News from picoChip Designs (19 September 2006)
Embedded Linux expands to larger systems
BlueCat Linux 5.4 is the latest next-generation embedded Linux operating system that supports an updated Linux kernel and a new Gnu toolchain.
News from LynuxWorks (19 September 2006)
Flagship RTOS upgrades performance
RTOS exploits powerful hardware designs with increased memory, and includes an updated Linux application binary interface and support for new peripheral devices.
News from LynuxWorks (19 September 2006)
Instrument drives aid ATE system design
Acqiris has introduced a range of class-compliant Interchangeable Virtual Instrument (IVI) drivers that support the company's full range of digitisers.
News from Acqiris USA (19 September 2006)
Precision DMMs combine 14 measurement functions
Precision digital multimeters feature 6.5-digit resolution, a dual display that shows data in graphic or numeric formats, and multifunction measurement capability. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (19 September 2006)
Award recognises energy efficiency efforts
Power Integrations is to receive a 2006 Star of Energy Efficiency award from the US National Alliance to Save Energy. Brochure Available
News from Power Integrations (19 September 2006)
Probe gets to the root of SMD contacts
SMD Microtip test probe features a stainless steel needle tip that is curved to aid in probing hard-to-reach areas.
News from Pomona Electronics (19 September 2006)
Processor-based application reduces design costs
Actel has released the Gaisler Research Intellectual Property (IP) Library (GRLIB), a LEON3 processor-based application solution optimised for Actel's RTAX-S field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
News from Gaisler Research (19 September 2006)
Power modules keep their cool
Isolated power modules are designed for PCB soldering and use baseplate-free technology to guarantee high reliability and isolation with the lowest overall thermal resistance.
News from Semikron (18 September 2006)
Integrated packages provide redundant DC power
Technical Background Article Implementing redundancy in power systems is not always as easy as it may first appear. Brochure Available
News from Acopian Power Supplies (18 September 2006)
Oscillators raise frequency and performance
Temex has released a wide range of high-frequency voltage-controlled crystal oscillators (VCXOs) and high-performance oven-controlled crystal oscillators (OCXOs).
News from Temex (18 September 2006)
Serdes enables distributed basestations
National Semiconductor has introduced an advanced serialiser/deserialiser (serdes) for next-generation basestation architectures.
News from National Semiconductor (18 September 2006)
Funding to drive new product development
Carbon Design Systems has raised US $5 million in its series D round of financing.
News from Carbon Design Systems (18 September 2006)
Tactile switch has a low profile
Surface-mount low-profile tactile switch is designed with an electrical life of 500,000 cycles using silver-plated stainless-steel contacts and silver-plated brass terminals.
News from CIT Relay and Switch (18 September 2006)
Cables come ready-made for FireWire
A low-cost cable assembly from GTK is now available to support the IEEE1394 interface standard otherwise known as FireWire, or i.link. Brochure Available
News from GTK (18 September 2006)
Award recognises photonic IC developers
Three senior Infinera engineers will be honoured next month with the Aron Kressel LEOS Award for their contribution to the development of the Infinera photonic integrated circuit.
News from Infinera (18 September 2006)
Conference to shed light on OLED developments
The Plastic Electronics Conference and Showcase takes place on 24th and 25th October 2006 at the Sheraton Frankfurt Hotel and Towers in Germany.
News from Plastic Electronics Foundation (18 September 2006)
Handheld case houses mobile electronics
Ergonomic handheld cases are ideal for housing both indoor and outdoor mobile electronics.
News from OKW Enclosures (18 September 2006)
Charger, convertor and LDO are combined
Power management IC combines a 500mA battery charger, 250mA step-down convertor, and 300mA low dropout linear regulator in a tiny 3 x 4mm package.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies (18 September 2006)
Infra-red sensor takes signal conditioning onboard
IR sensor helps OEMs to integrate noncontact temperature measurement in car air conditioning, room heaters, home appliances, handhelds and medical equipment.
News from Melexis (18 September 2006)
Conference considers polymers in electronics
The first International Polymers in Electronics Conference will be held in Munich on 30th and 31st January 2007.
News from Smithers Rapra (18 September 2006)
Mixer chip covers a broad band
High performance mixer features low power consumption and the capability of operating from low frequency up to 4GHz. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (18 September 2006)
Ranking recognises graduate development
BusinessWeek magazine has ranked Austin-based National Instruments 14th among its top 50 employers for new college graduates. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (18 September 2006)
Malaysian office provides boundary-scan support
Asset InterTech has established a Southeast Asian boundary-scan technology centre in Penang, Malaysia.
News from Asset InterTech (18 September 2006)
Illuminated pushbuttons add lens options
Low-profile illuminated pushbuttons and indicators are now available with raised as well as flush mount lenses. Brochure Available
News from EAO (18 September 2006)
Amplicon founder dies from cancer
Jim Hicks was one of the UK electronics industry's most memorable characters.
News from Amplicon (18 September 2006)
Software makes sense of embedded bus analysis
New streaming Data Extractor software for use with CWAV's award-winning USBee AX-Pro, provides a detailed view into many of today's embedded communication buses.
News from CWAV (18 September 2006)
Online tool eases supply sourcing
Online Voltage Finder makes searching for power supplies so easy that all users need to do is enter the voltage and hit "go". Brochure Available
News from Acopian Power Supplies (18 September 2006)
PWM controllers power dual-core mobile designs
Pulsewidth-modulation power supply controllers are designed for notebook computers that incorporate Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology.
News from Semtech (18 September 2006)
Shelf-based system powers challenging networks
48V power system provides shelf-based rectification, battery management and distribution.
News from Power-One (18 September 2006)
Wireless modules are put to the test
USB controlled kit provides easy evaluation environment for plug and play wireless modules. Brochure Available
News from Low Power Radio Solutions (18 September 2006)
Multiple-output power systems are easy to specify
Acopian can supply completely wired multiple-output power systems with no need for customers to supply mechanical layouts, post purchase requisitions or search through a power supply catalogue. Brochure Available
News from Acopian Power Supplies (18 September 2006)
IC is dedicated to smoke detectors
Low-current CMOS integrated circuit incorporates all the required features for an ionisation-type smoke detector.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (18 September 2006)
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