News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 1 October
to Saturday 7 October 2006
Standard cells support signoff analysis tool
ARM Advantage, Metro and Sage-X standard cell libraries now support next-generation signal integrity signoff models based on Liberty Composite Current Source modelling technology.
News from Synopsys ( 6 October 2006)
Distributor supports broadband radio
Arrow is to supply and provide engineering support for key technologies deployed in Radionor's latest broadband radio products.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) ( 6 October 2006)
MCU is made for automotive instruments
A 16bit microcontroller is designed for the next wave in automotive instrumentation clusters.
News from Freescale Semiconductor ( 6 October 2006)
Mesh networking node goes a long way
The DM2200 is a powerful and versatile embedded module that provides superior performance across a broad range of industrial automation applications.
News from RF Monolithics ( 6 October 2006)
Algorithm upgrades old stereo to surround sound
SX Pro is a novel technology for creating 5.1 surround sound from existing stereo content.
News from Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS ( 6 October 2006)
High quality displays at competitive prices
Fast growing specialist flat panel display supplier, Digital Displays, is now supplying TFT and CSTN display modules from leading manufacturer Arima Display Corporation. Brochure Available
News from GPEG International ( 6 October 2006)
New funds to accelerate product roadmap
Chip Estimate Corp has raised US $3.5 million in expansion financing in two closings.
News from Chip Estimate Corp ( 6 October 2006)
Single chip enables direct-to-disk recording
User Application Article The iND60C32 Indigita AV content manager chip has been designed into Sony's new 60Gbyte removable hard drive.
News from IntellaSys ( 6 October 2006)
Multiservice tester expands for Carrier Ethernet
Agilent Technologies has developed an expanded Carrier Ethernet conformance test portfolio on its N2X multiservices test solution as part of a collaboration with Net-O2 Technologies.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 6 October 2006)
Oven controlled oscillator is half the size
Fox Electronics has a new HCMOS half size, eight-pin DIP oven controlled crystal oscillator.
News from Fox Electronics ( 6 October 2006)
Solar computing supports islander education
VIA Technologies has set up the first ever solar-powered cyber community centre in the South Pacific.
News from VIA Technologies ( 6 October 2006)
Encapsulated convertors range up to 60W
Snaptec Australia has expanded its proven GB series of DC/DC encapsulated convertors with units rated at 30 and 60W.
News from Snaptec Australia ( 6 October 2006)
Actel upgrades to Cortex core
Actel Corporation has licensed the ARM Cortex-M3 processor.
News from ARM ( 6 October 2006)
Core agreement accelerates ST towards 32bit
STMicroelectronics has signed up to integrate the ARM Cortex-M3 processor into its next-generation family of 32bit microcontrollers.
News from ARM ( 6 October 2006)
Security systems work together
M-Systems and ARM will promote mSafe cryptographic cores, crypto libraries and design services as a complementary solution to the ARM TrustZone security architecture.
News from M-Systems ( 6 October 2006)
Alliance expands use of secure cores
M-Systems and Trusted Logic are co-operating on developing support for M-Systems mSafe crypto cores within software products integrating Trusted Logic Security Module technology.
News from M-Systems ( 6 October 2006)
LCDs adopt LED backlights
LCD modules feature a novel LED backlighting system instead of a conventional cold-cathode fluorescent lamp.
News from Kyocera Corp ( 6 October 2006)
Pick and place machine is cost effective mix
User Application Article As the most cost-effective manufacturing solution for high-mix production, the Opal-XII is proving popular with small OEMs/CEMs.
News from Assembléon ( 6 October 2006)
ASIC prototyping and emulation goes to Korea
ProDesign has appointed ED and C to market and support Chipit, the successful product family of high-speed ASIC prototyping and emulation systems, throughout Korea.
News from ProDesign ( 6 October 2006)
Quadrature modulator goes direct-to-RF
Quadrature modulator is optimised for direct conversion from baseband to the 850-965MHz frequency band. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 6 October 2006)
Ceramic PTC devices cut resistance for broadband
High-tech protection devices feature low 7ohm resistance to enhance the safety and stability performance of long distance communication applications. Brochure Available
News from TDA Elektronic Technology ( 6 October 2006)
Seminars explain EMC in power design
Technical seminars feature design tips for EMC and the use of Linear's SwitcherCAD software.
News from Wurth Elektronics UK ( 6 October 2006)
Audio coding technology goes live
Ground-breaking audio coding technology is designed specifically for live performance situations.
News from APT - Audio Processing Technology ( 6 October 2006)
System on module is low-cost XScale platform
Strategic Test has extended its range of PXA270 SOMs with the release of the low-cost Triton-270.
News from Strategic Test ( 6 October 2006)
Chokes filter high bandwidth USB
Steward has four new common-mode EMI chokes for applications including USB.
News from Steward ( 6 October 2006)
Insulation resistance tester meets new standards
Revised surface insulation resistance (SIR) standards are designed to improve reliability and integrity testing of products assembled with lead-free solder.
News from Gen3 Systems ( 5 October 2006)
Kane supports embedded development
Adept Scientific has signed up Kane Computing to support the VisSim/Embedded Controls Developer (VisSim/ECD) product in the UK. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 5 October 2006)
Smart relay optimises overcurrent protection
E-T-A Circuit Breakers has introduced a cost-optimised version of its cubic-version smart power relay, called the E-T-A E-1048-8D, or Dice variant. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 5 October 2006)
Module finds place in compact GPS receiver
User Application Article Tritech has used the Fastrax uPatch receiver module in its new GPS Mouse product.
News from Fastrax ( 5 October 2006)
Distributors expand Asian coverage
Fastrax has signed two new distributor agreements that strengthen the company's position in the fast-growing OEM electronics market in Asia.
News from Fastrax ( 5 October 2006)
Key aspects of touch screen integration
Technical Background Article Chris Bartram offers a step-by-step guide to developing a touch-integrated flat panel display system.
News from Apollo Display Technologies ( 5 October 2006)
Development centre is dedicated to Renesas
Renesas Technology Corp has established a dedicated offshore development centre at KPIT Cummins to strengthen its development and design capabilities.
News from Renesas Technology Europe ( 5 October 2006)
Serial FRAM boosts nonvolatile storage density
Nonvolatile FRAM provides increased data collection and storage capacity in a tiny, 8-pin package, cutting costs and board space in a range of applications.
News from Ramtron International ( 5 October 2006)
Core to power handset imaging chip
Nethra Imaging has licensed the Diamond Standard 108Mini processor core as the main system controller for its upcoming mobile handset imaging chip design.
News from Tensilica ( 5 October 2006)
Summit gathers engineering staff
Indium Corporation hosted its 4th Annual Global Technical Summit for its technical support and applications engineers last month in Clinton, New York.
News from Indium Corporation of America ( 5 October 2006)
Alliance focuses on VoIP software development
M5T and Global IP Sound (GIPS) has teamed up to leverage their industry expertise to develop a comprehensive and portable secure VoIP SIP client software development kit.
News from M5T ( 5 October 2006)
Resistor range has rugged design
Ohmite's new G Series capacitor discharge and symmetry resistor range is destined for tough assignments.
News from Ohmite ( 5 October 2006)
Washers ease pot panel mounting
Omeg potentiometers have flats on their mounting bushes so that when fitted into slotted holes, the body of the unit cannot rotate.
News from Omeg ( 5 October 2006)
Testbench doubles verification productivity
User Application Article Enterasys Networks has selected the Synopsys VCS functional verification solution and its SystemVerilog Native Testbench following an extensive evaluation of available solutions.
News from Synopsys ( 5 October 2006)
RTOS gains debugger support
Lauterbach, Europe's leading manufacturer of microprocessor development tools, has announced support for V5.0 of Express Logic's ThreadX RTOS with its Trace32 debugger tools. Brochure Available
News from Express Logic ( 5 October 2006)
Paper promotes lossless data compression
Comtech AHA Corp will present a tutorial on "Lossless data compression in storage networks" at the Storage Networking World Conference.
News from Comtech AHA Corp ( 5 October 2006)
Green credentials go online
Oki Electric has published its environmental report for 2006.
News from Oki Electric ( 5 October 2006)
The end is nigh for handset boom
Report predicts global handset sales to top 1.25 billion by 2011, but 2006 will be the last year of massive overall worldwide growth.
News from Informa Telecoms and Media ( 5 October 2006)
German centre upgrades satellite tests
Spirent Communications has been selected by DLR (German Aerospace Centre) for delivery of advanced GPS/Galileo test systems.
News from Spirent Communications ( 5 October 2006)
Septentrio signs for Galileo simulators
Spirent Communications has been selected by Septentrio, a leading European designer and manufacturer of navigation receivers, to provide Galileo RF constellation simulators.
News from Spirent Communications ( 5 October 2006)
RF simulators support Galileo development
Spirent Communications has been selected to provide radio frequency constellation simulators (RFCS) to support the development and in-orbit validation phases of the Galileo project.
News from Spirent Communications ( 5 October 2006)
Big fans provide extra cooling
Large frame AC fans provide the cooling capacity for large industrial cabinets and the refrigeration industry.
News from Aerco ( 5 October 2006)
Computer-on-module upgrades performance
The CM-iGLX is an updated and performance-enhanced member of Anders Electronics' compact and lightweight x86 computer-on-module (CoM) range, no larger than a credit card. Brochure Available
News from Anders Electronics ( 5 October 2006)
New look website is easier to navigate
Ideal Power has a new look website, packed with new features and easy to navigate screens aimed to help its business customers to find their ideal products and services.
News from Ideal Power ( 5 October 2006)
Miniature motherboard is big on graphics
Mini-ITX motherboard features the ATi Radeon Xpress 200 chipset, combining stunning 3D graphics with universal connectivity.
News from IBase Technology ( 5 October 2006)
Chip capacitor holds form with temperature
TDK Corporation has announced the availability of its Single Mega Cap 1210 chip.
News from TDK Electronics Europe ( 5 October 2006)
Printers add more features as standard
Printers incorporate premium features as standard as well as advanced options from high performance platforms, to enhance cycle time, flexibility, quality and yield at low cost of ownership.
News from DEK ( 5 October 2006)
Munich debut for more flexible distribution model
RS Components will exhibit at Electronica 2006, showcasing new products, a more flexible distribution model and further product diversification.
News from RS Components UK ( 5 October 2006)
Cables and wires come with the hardware
Customers can now buy Anixter cables and wires directly though Anixter Components. Brochure Available
News from Anixter Components ( 5 October 2006)
Agreement unites chip, package and board design
Zuken and Rio Design Automation are working together to create an overall optimised design environment for chips, packages and PCBs. Brochure Available
News from Zuken ( 5 October 2006)
Parametric measurement unit boasts four channels
Analog Devices is introducing the industry's first quad-channel PMU (parametric measurement unit).
News from Analog Devices ( 5 October 2006)
Signal generator and immunity tester come together
Schaffner will preview the new NSG 4070 multifunction test system for conducted and radiated immunity testing at the EMC UK exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner ( 5 October 2006)
Inverters supply sensitive loads
Inverter boasts "clean" pure sinewave output with less than 3% total harmonic distortion, making it ideal for powering sensitive loads and for improving AC equipment performance.
News from Schaefer ( 5 October 2006)
External supplies meet medical requirements
Augmenting its offering of medical devices, Power Sources Unlimited has announced the MPU50 Series if 50W AC/DC external power supplies.
News from Power Sources Unlimited ( 5 October 2006)
Silicon photodiodes join the range
AP Technologies is extending its long and successful relationship with Opto Diode Corporation to include the company's range of silicon photodiodes.
News from AP Technologies ( 5 October 2006)
Kits get started on FPGA-based design
Xilinx Spartan-3E starter kits comprise a complete development board including power supply, evaluation software, resource CD containing comprehensive technical data and a USB cable.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp ( 5 October 2006)
Radio modem for the great outdoors
The TinyOne Pro IP67 radio modem includes a 500mW radio module with advanced embedded firmware, metal casing and a quarter wave antenna.
News from One RF Technology ( 4 October 2006)
Single-line devices protect down to 3.3V
Single-line protection products are designed for portable devices with low voltage levels, starting at 3.3V.
News from Semtech ( 4 October 2006)
Motherboard handles major computing tasks
Industrial motherboard incorporates Intel's latest dual-core processor architecture, PCI Express technology, dual-channel DDR2 memory, and a rich set of I/O interfaces. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology ( 4 October 2006)
Disks are ideal for Cu processes
ADS has announced the latest data from its new line of low cost CMP pad conditioners, at the 23rd International VLSI/ULSI Multilevel Interconnection Conference, this week.
News from Advanced Diamond Solutions ( 4 October 2006)
RF network analyser claims new standard
Agilent Technologies reckons the newest version of its ENA Series RF network analyser heralds the arrival of a new industry standard in RF network analysis.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 4 October 2006)
Array option expands scope of parametric tester
Test system makes parametric test a viable option for the yield ramp-up phase for the first time by allowing users to test more structures in less time with greater throughput.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 4 October 2006)
Upconvertor aids uplink control
Miteq's 9900 Series communication upconvertor covers 13.75-14.8GHz band provides and L-band monitor output which is idea for ENG/SNG and video broadcasting applications.
News from Miteq ( 4 October 2006)
Mehta continues as Accellera Chair
Accellera's Board of Directors has elected officers for the next year.
News from Accellera ( 4 October 2006)
Amplifier is reliable outdoors
MCL's MT3400 outdoor TWT amplifier has established itself as a reliable, rugged, and economical solution for satellite uplink applications.
News from Miteq ( 4 October 2006)
Touchmonitor adopts acoustic pulse recognition
Elo TouchSystems has added its latest groundbreaking acoustic pulse recognition (APR) touch technology to the already versatile 1529L 15in LCD multifunction touchmonitor.
News from Elo Touchsystems ( 4 October 2006)
Frequency control products set for Munich launch
Euroquartz is launching a wide range of new products at Electronica 2006.
News from Euroquartz ( 4 October 2006)
Hard drive shipments pass 150 million
Toshiba Storage Device Division has reached an industry milestone of 150 million HDDs produced across its portfolio of 2.5, 1.8 and 0.85in form factors.
News from Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division ( 4 October 2006)
CSR joins the WiBree forum
WiBree is a new radio standard that opens up a new market for ultra-low-power wireless connections to button battery cell powered devices.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio ( 4 October 2006)
SMA connectors provide stainless performance
Stainless steel SMA connectors that meet or exceed the performance requirements of MIL-PRF-39012 are now available in Europe.
News from Emerson Network Power - Vitelec Electronics ( 4 October 2006)
Modules cut the wires from medical monitors
Sensium is a new ultra-low-power modular wireless infrastructure for health and lifestyle monitoring applications.
News from Toumaz Technology ( 4 October 2006)
Serial I/O board runs up to 1Mbit/s per channel
Board offers four fully independent, isolated RS232, 422 or 485 ports with maximum data transfer rates up to 1Mbit/s in RS422/485 mode.
News from United Electronic Industries ( 4 October 2006)
WiMAX transceivers are made for handhelds
Fully integrated high-performance WiMAX transceivers are specifically designed for mobile and handheld applications.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 4 October 2006)
Structured ASICs pass the USB test
The CX6200 family of structured ASIC products has passed the stringent USB Implementers Forum compliance test, and is placed on the USB-IF Integrators list.
News from ChipX ( 4 October 2006)
RTOS validates design of Cortex microprocessors
The ThreadX RTOS is now available for the ARM Cortex-R4 processor. Brochure Available
News from Express Logic ( 4 October 2006)
Quarter-VGA modules come with industrial specs
Two 3.5in LCD modules come with industrial specifications, making them suitable for applications like handheld instrumentation.
News from Sunrise Electronics ( 4 October 2006)
High-voltage resistors stay stable
High-voltage Super Mox resistors meet the precision temperature stability requirements of high-accuracy and high-voltage systems.
News from Ohmite ( 4 October 2006)
Multifunction DAQ devices cover USB and PCI
Boards provide true multifunction high-speed performance with analogue inputs, waveform capable analogue outputs, 24 high-speed digital I/Os, four counter/quadrature inputs and two timer outputs.
News from Measurement Computing ( 4 October 2006)
Mezzanine card connectors support latest specs
At ESS 2006, Harting is featuring its range of AdvancedMC connectors for AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA systems.
News from Harting ( 4 October 2006)
Controller manages up to 16 DC/DC convertors
Digital signal controller is targeted at multichannel point of load (POL) applications such as telecomms and networking infrastructure, servers, laptop computers and industrial equipment.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 4 October 2006)
RTOS finds home in Chinese 3G handsets
Datang Mobile Communications Equipment is to distribute Express Logic's ThreadX RTOS, FileX file system and NetX TCP/IP stack to its customers worldwide. Brochure Available
News from Express Logic ( 4 October 2006)
Sequoia puts RF IC yield data to good use
User Application Article Sequoia Communications uses the SiVision yield analysis application.
News from LogicVision Europe ( 4 October 2006)
SMT resistors approach wirewound performance
Rugged surface mount devices are specifically designed for surge/pulse applications and for circuits subject to extreme thermal cycling.
News from IRC Wirewound and Film Technologies ( 3 October 2006)
Thermal interface material sticks to its task
Glass-fibre-reinforced silicon-based thermal interface material is designed specifically for high-volume automatic dispensing applications.
News from Bergquist Company ( 3 October 2006)
Lab to accelerate process chemical development
BASF has opened a new clean room laboratory in Ludwigshafen for the development of new process chemicals for the semiconductor industry and customer support in application technology in this market.
News from BASF ( 3 October 2006)
HD-DVD writer slims for notebook integration
Slimline HD-DVD writable drive for notebook PCs brings high definition recording into the mainstream.
News from Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division ( 3 October 2006)
Martin takes cellular testing to the USA
Kenwood Martin heads up RFI's new Dallas-based office as Key US Account Manager.
News from RFI Global Services ( 3 October 2006)
Linear supplies in and out of regulation
The Convel 52000 and 53000 series chassis mount models are the latest additions to the highly successful range of linear power supplies from Calex Electronics.
News from Calex Electronics ( 3 October 2006)
Distribution network boasts Europe-wide coverage
Abacus Group has unveiled its integrated component distribution operation based on a Europe-wide network of over 42 local offices and five warehouses.
News from Abacus Group ( 3 October 2006)
D-subs switch to surface-mount processing
Next-generation surface-mount D-subminiature connectors from Tyco Electronics are based on a new and advanced design. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe ( 3 October 2006)
Tool configures Autosar-compliant systems
Modular and scalable configuration tool supports optimised node design and configuration of automotive systems that are based on the Autosar specifications for the FlexRay stack.
News from TTAutomotive Software ( 3 October 2006)
Manufacturing kit speeds DVD recorder to market
User Application Article Grundig's hard disk DVD recorder with YesVideo technology and LSI media processors allows consumers to create their own Hollywood style DVDs.
News from LSI Europe ( 3 October 2006)
Wireless modules hit the jackpot in Luxembourg
User Application Article Loterie Nationale, the operator of Luxembourg's national lottery, has deployed Comtech jackpot communicators (JPCs) across its full network of lottery retailers.
News from Comtech M2M ( 3 October 2006)
Design flow overcomes lithographic limitations
Cadence Design Systems has created a lithography-aware design flow and has defined an interface that will link resolution enhancement technologies with physical design and verification.
News from Cadence Design Systems ( 3 October 2006)
Mason and Ellwi to help manage expansion
Powerlase has strengthened its senior management layer in preparation of continued dramatic global expansion that has seen the laser innovator achieve 233% year-on-year growth.
News from Powerlase ( 3 October 2006)
Colour sensors show up at Electronica
Mazet will use Electronica to present two unique OEM true-colour sensor modules for the first time.
News from Mazet ( 3 October 2006)
Codecs are optimised for ARM audio processor
Spirit's highly optimised software audio and voice engines now run on the ARM AudioDE audio processor, delivering exceptionally low power consumption.
News from Spirit DSP ( 3 October 2006)
Novel antenna leads Electronica launches
Antennas, jog dials and an assortment of sensors will feature on the Omron Electronic Components stand at Electronica 2006.
News from Omron Electronics ( 3 October 2006)
Components support next-generation drives
Melexis is supporting its strategic partners in Japan with components for both HD-DVD and Blu-ray format drives.
News from Melexis ( 3 October 2006)
MEMS design software supports education
Tanner EDA is supporting a Europe-wide MEMS education drive by Europractice to speed up the adoption of MEMS technologies.
News from EDA Solutions ( 3 October 2006)
Handheld meter runs full set of cable tests
Multifunctional test tool provides advanced cable diagnosis and troubleshooting capabilities on twisted pair cable, all in a single test set.
News from Tempo ( 3 October 2006)
Touch products and technologies on show
3M Touch Systems will display its portfolio of world-renowned touch products and technologies at Electronica 2006 (Hall A3, Stand 175).
News from 3M Touch Systems UK ( 3 October 2006)
Switch engineering centre leads European expansion
Omron Electronic Components Business - Europe (OCB-EU) has announced a "growth through investment" strategy, with a series of initiatives to expand its business in Europe.
News from Omron Electronics ( 3 October 2006)
Attenuator cleans up PCIe clocks
Jitter attenuator is optimised for the Xilinx Virtex-4 family of field programmable gate arrays.
News from IDT ( 3 October 2006)
Connectivity demo wins Intel show prize
A technology demonstration hosted by PLX Technology at last week's Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco has received the top technology and research award.
News from PLX Technology Europe ( 3 October 2006)
Powerful boost for digital audio
Digital amplifier power stages enable higher efficiency and sound quality in a variety of audio applications.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 3 October 2006)
Convertor cuts size and power drain
1Msample/s 16bit ADC consumes 80% less power and board space than the closest competing 16bit ADC in its class.
News from Analog Devices ( 3 October 2006)
Synthesis tool accelerates microdisplay design
User Application Article Displaytech has used the Design Compiler synthesis tool in designing its next-generation FLCOS backplane for high-resolution high-speed microprojection and holographic data storage systems.
News from Synopsys ( 3 October 2006)
Photonics and the future of communications
"Making light work: photonics and the future of communications" will be held on 9th and 10th November 2006 at The Moller Centre, Cambridge.
News from Cambridge-MIT Institute ( 3 October 2006)
FPGAs turn to automotive applications
In the Automotive Innovation Area at this year's Electronica, Altera (Hall 6, A48/49) will be exhibiting innovative FPGA-based solutions for electronics in motor vehicles.
News from Altera Europe ( 3 October 2006)
High-Q ceramics handle higher currents
High-performance high-Q ceramic capacitors are suited to applications in the 10MHz to 4.2GHz frequency range, from radio broadcasting through to microwave communications. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe ( 3 October 2006)
Quarter-VGA module promises long life
2.2in TFT display module is designed for use in a wide range of applications requiring high performance displays.
News from Hitachi Europe - Display Products Group ( 3 October 2006)
Silicon Valley is home to new US office
Silicon Hive has opened a Silicon Valley office in Milpitas, California.
News from Silicon Hive ( 3 October 2006)
Frame grabber has MPEG standards covered
PC/104+ frame grabber processes MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 video for only $328.
News from Sensoray ( 2 October 2006)
Linear sticks to strategy for 25 years
Linear Technology Corp is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its founding in 1981. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 2 October 2006)
Lee and Lasky to feature at lead-free workshop
Ning-Cheng Lee and Ronald C Lasky will present at "Implementing lead-free: a hands-on workshop", at the Rochester Institute of Technology this month.
News from Indium Corporation of America ( 2 October 2006)
Software ships free with reference design
Evaluation versions of Kozio's kDiagnostics software now ship with ADI Engineering's new Sidewinder XScale IXP465 access gateway reference design.
News from Kozio ( 2 October 2006)
Plug-and-play board boasts big FPGA
The ZestSC2 is a high performance FPGA board that can be used stand-alone or connected by USB to a host computer.
News from Orange Tree Technologies ( 2 October 2006)
Synthesiser suits satcom terminals
A new X-band synthesiser meets the rigid requirements of satcom environments.
News from Endwave Defense Systems ( 2 October 2006)
Mid-power convertors suit RF applications
Vicor has added eight mid-power Maxi DC/DC convertors to its 24V DC input family.
News from Vicor UK ( 2 October 2006)
Online forum tackles next-generation mobile topics
The University of Oxford's next generation mobile applications panel has grown to a remarkably active discussion forum of 1000 members from 66 countries.
News from University of Oxford Electronics and Telecoms ( 2 October 2006)
Attenuator kits aid application flexibility
Fibre optic attenuator kits offer top quality components in most connector types, at industry standard attenuation levels, allowing a wide range of application flexibility.
News from Timbercon ( 2 October 2006)
PC project trains disadvantaged youths
The IkamvaYouth computer lab in the South African township of Khayelitsha provides computer training to improve the prospects of the local youth and the community.
News from VIA Technologies ( 2 October 2006)
Mobile server is flagship product
Octagon has won the COTS Journal Flagship Product Award.
News from Octagon Systems Corp ( 2 October 2006)
Labels indicate RoHS compliance status
RoHS labels come in six different styles indicating RoHS compliance or noncompliance.
News from LGInternational ( 2 October 2006)
Chip scale package line comes on-stream
Best Electronics and Components Company has successfully established a high volume chip scale package (CSP) production line.
News from Best Electronics and Components ( 2 October 2006)
Systems upgrade mixed signal test capabilities
Best Electronics and Components Company has purchased multiple ASL 1000T test systems from Credence Systems Corporation.
News from Best Electronics and Components ( 2 October 2006)
Resonators offer stable option
Murata ceramic resonators now out-perform crystal oscillators on stability, as demonstrated in the latest range available from TTI Europe. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe ( 2 October 2006)
Lyrtech is one to watch
Lyrtech has been selected as one the most promising Quebec companies by Deloitte.
News from Lyrtech ( 2 October 2006)
Thermal cutouts promise best of both worlds
Pepi's JS series thermal cutouts combine the benefits of both automatic and manual reset cutouts, without the disadvantages of either.
News from ATC Semitec ( 2 October 2006)
X-ray sources package more power
Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp has expanded its Monoblock series of X-ray sources.
News from Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp ( 2 October 2006)
Guide includes 80 new RFICs and MMICs
The Hittite Microwave Designer's Guide features comprehensive technical information on the company's wide range of products, including datasheets on 80 new RFICs and MMICs.
News from Link Microtek ( 2 October 2006)
WiMAX and WLAN drive GaAs device demand
Reports on the WiMAX and WLAN markets predict that GaAs device demand from these two applications will show significant growth, with overall demand approaching $1 billion by 2010.
News from Strategy Analytics ( 2 October 2006)
Middleware supports telecomms test needs
User Application Article PrismTech is supplying its OpenFusion e*ORB middleware solution to Anritsu Instruments Company for next-generation telecommunications test systems.
News from PrismTech ( 2 October 2006)
Fast-growth success makes the list
Timbercon has been named 15th on Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Programme for the Pacific Northwest.
News from Timbercon ( 2 October 2006)
Guide explains WEEE Directive requirements
Simple guide helps producers and manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment to understand their obligations and responsibilities with regards to the WEEE Directive.
News from Apache Electronics ( 2 October 2006)
VDSL2 plugfest receives wide support
Twenty companies converged at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory for the DSL Forum's first BroadbandAccess VDSL2 System Integrator Interoperability Plugfest.
News from DSL Forum ( 2 October 2006)
Outsourced MMI design speeds transponder to market
User Application Article IGT Industries has helped Trig Avionics to substantially reduce the time to market for its launch product, the TT31 Mode S aviation transponder.
News from IGT Industries ( 2 October 2006)
Naylor aims for Asia Pacific expansion
Infinera has appointed Simon Naylor as Vice President for Asia Pacific to lead its next wave of growth and expansion in the region.
News from Infinera ( 2 October 2006)
Show provides debut for expanded range of supplies
At Electronica 2006, Lambda is showcasing an extensive family of new products, ranging from tiny board-mounting DC/DC convertors to multi-kilowatt power supplies. Brochure Available
News from Lambda ( 2 October 2006)
Rail mounting supplies keep a low profile
Low-profile DIN-rail mounting power supplies are designed for easy installation in the shallow cabinets commonly used in building automation and security applications. Brochure Available
News from Lambda ( 2 October 2006)
Screening cans suit automatic assembly
Standard RFI screening cans can be supplied on pick-and-place tape reels for the convenience of small, medium and high-volume OEMs and CEMs.
News from Tecan ( 2 October 2006)
Microwave capacitor cuts down ESR
Microwave capacitor claims the lowest available equivalent series resistance in a 0805 case size. Brochure Available
News from AVX ( 2 October 2006)
Design puts the finger(print) on HDD security
A reference design adds biometric security to external hard disk drives using fingerprint recognition technology.
News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 2 October 2006)
Low-cost IC sockets are more robust
Expanding on its 2go range, connector manufacturer GTK has released an extremely low cost IC socketing system in the form of the Turned Pin IC socket. Brochure Available
News from GTK ( 2 October 2006)
Decoder supports MPEG-2 and H.264
An optional hardware decoder for the R and S DVM family allows users to quickly identify programmes and to immediately view and assess their picture quality. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 2 October 2006)
Cables, connectors and cabinets on show
Silver sponsor Panduit will show its network solutions at Cisco Expo in Stockholm, Sweden on 24th and 25th October 2006.
News from Panduit ( 2 October 2006)
Pb-free solder paste cleans up award
Indium Corporation has been recognised with a Global Technology Award for its Indium5.1AT Pb-free solder paste.
News from Indium Corporation of America ( 2 October 2006)
Alliance focuses on automatic meter management
Endesa, Renesas Technology and Yitran have signed an agreement to jointly develop an open specification for automatic meter management.
News from Renesas Technology Europe ( 2 October 2006)
Qualification paves the way for military contracts
Sunburst Electronics has become a J-STD-001 facility - permitting the company to expand services to the military and other high-reliability electronics markets.
News from Sunburst Electronics ( 2 October 2006)
Avoid common pitfalls in accelerated testing
Technical Background Article Knowing the following pointers can ensure successful HALT and HASS programmes that improve product reliability and shorten time to market.
News from QualMark ( 2 October 2006)
Modules adopt soft-punch-through design
Semikron has introduced Semix IGBT and rectifier modules with new SPT+ chip technology.
News from Semikron ( 2 October 2006)
Driver chip takes on two-phase steppers
Dual full-bridge gate driver IC has integrated microstepping translator circuitry.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 2 October 2006)
Shrouds add versatility to connector assemblies
Shrouds for DIN41612 connectors enhance the versatility of the range by offering a range of assembly options.
News from Harting ( 2 October 2006)
Keyboard comes in stainless steel
Latest addition to short travel keyboard family is ideal for any application including pharmaceutical and food and beverage environments.
News from InduKey UK ( 2 October 2006)
Chinese designers take expanding role
Survey shows that more than 60% of mainland China design engineers focus mainly on increasing functionality and reducing costs.
News from Global Sources ( 2 October 2006)
Dual UARTs run up to 16Mbit/s
Exar has announced a family of dual universal asynchronous receiver transmitters that operate from a 1.62 to 3.63V supply and feature 16, 32 or 64byte FIFOs.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp ( 2 October 2006)
New name for Fiducia
Fiducia has changed its name to GPEG International following a merger of key activities with its primary manufacturing partner Giant Power of China. Brochure Available
News from GPEG International ( 2 October 2006)
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