News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 7 January
to Saturday 13 January 2007
Supplies stand the test of R and D
Output ranges from 0-6 to 0-100V DC, rated to 270W, are provided by Acopian's Series Y programmable power supplies. Brochure Available
News from Acopian Power Supplies (12 January 2007)
Multistandard RFID reader needs only one crystal
Using advanced design practices to increase reader efficiency while reducing the IC footprint, TI has released a high-frequency, multistandard RFID reader IC product family.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (12 January 2007)
A-GPS handsets tested for compliance
Aeroflex has launched a fully integrated solution for testing A-GPS (Assisted-GPS) enabled mobile handsets.
News from Aeroflex (12 January 2007)
Waveform generator wins honourable mention
A baseband waveform generator digitiser module, introduced at Semicon West last year, has won an honourable mention in Test and Measurement World's 2007 Best in Test awards.
News from Advantest (Europe) (12 January 2007)
TFT and COG displays made for mobile use
Character and graphic modules are targeted at portable applications, offering resolutions up to 240 x 320 pixel.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (12 January 2007)
Product guide set for Photonics West launch
The New Focus division of Bookham will launch a range of new products and its 2007 Product Guide at Photonics West later this month.
News from Bookham (12 January 2007)
Amba Platform IP runs on structured ASICs
eASIC Corp has announced the availability of ARM Amba Platform IP (PIP-Amba) from Cast for eASIC's 90nm Nextreme structured ASIC product family.
News from eASIC Corp (12 January 2007)
Silicon carbide semiconductors come into stock
Digi-Key Corporation and Cree have signed a global distribution agreement for Cree's silicon carbide-based power devices.
News from Digi-Key Corporation (12 January 2007)
Network search accelerator aids demonstration
User Application Article Application-optimised network search accelerator is used by Xelerated on its reference boards to demonstrate advanced, wire-speed metro Ethernet and enterprise applications.
News from IDT (12 January 2007)
Southern showing for PCB expertise
Daleba Electronics will be exhibiting on Stand L25 at the up-coming Southern Manufacturing Exhibition.
News from Daleba Electronics (12 January 2007)
Resource guide to be published in March
OpenSystems Publishing will release the 4th Annual CompactPCI, AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA Resource Guide in March 2007.
News from OpenSystems Publishing (12 January 2007)
Filter design products need no DSP expertise
SignalWizard 2.5 brings the power of digital signal processing to any audio-bandwidth domain that requires electronic signal filtering. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (12 January 2007)
More options in USB-based data acquisition
With the addition of the NI USB-6221 and USB-6229, NI has extended its USB DAQ offering to 40 devices. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (12 January 2007)
Software gains more media processing resources
Aculab has extended the feature set of its host media processing technology Prosody S in a new software release.
News from Aculab (12 January 2007)
MicroSD format takes handset slots from MMC
Report highlights the rapid shift to the adoption of removable memory card slot formats in mobile phones during 2006.
News from Strategy Analytics (12 January 2007)
Shelf saves designers from custom power chassis
Powershelf is designed to accommodate up to three D1U AC/DC front-end power supplies in parallel. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (12 January 2007)
CES award for residential hub reference design
Echelon Corp and 4HomeMedia unveiled their award winning collaboration at the International Consumer Electronics Show 2007.
News from Echelon (11 January 2007)
More options in benchtop supplies
To further enhance its already extensive range of benchtop power supply units, Rapid has introduced two brand new ranges. Brochure Available
News from Rapid Electronics (11 January 2007)
Canadian universities to adopt ESL design tools
Deal significantly increases researcher, instructor and student access to leading-edge ESL design technologies at universities across Canada.
News from Celoxica (11 January 2007)
Mobile TV antennas on awards shortlist
The Fractus TVNow range of antennas for mobile TV handsets has been shortlisted for the GSM Association (GSMA) 2007 Award for Best Radio Access Product or Service.
News from Fractus (11 January 2007)
RF management unit design is key to air system
User Application Article TTP has completed the design and implementation of a key enabling technology for the provision of airborne mobile phone services for the market-leading AeroMobile system.
News from Technology Partnership (11 January 2007)
Place-and-route software to minimise design risks
Silicon Optix has adopted the Synopsys IC Compiler next-generation place-and-route solution for its high-performance video processor designs.
News from Synopsys (11 January 2007)
New roles for Jensen and Ross
Indium Corporation has named Tim Jensen as Product Manager for Advanced Assembly Materials and promoted Jordan Ross to Product Specialist for Thermal Applications.
News from Indium Corporation of America (11 January 2007)
Motor controller takes Flash memory onboard
Melexis introduces the MLX81100 DC motor controller with embedded Flash memory and CPU for automotive high current applications.
News from Melexis (11 January 2007)
Audio processors combine DSP with data convertors
Audio processors target digital television and MP3 player docking station markets with cost-effective integrated audio solutions and easy-to-use development tools.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (11 January 2007)
Home projectors move from FPGA to structured ASIC
User Application Article Altera's programmable logic solutions continue delivering award-winning image quality in Sanyo Electric's PLV-Z5 series of home projectors.
News from Altera Europe (11 January 2007)
Judge upholds LED patent claim
Philips Lumileds has received a favourable ruling in its patent infringement litigation against Epistar Corporation.
News from Philips Lumileds Lighting (11 January 2007)
COM Express module keeps power down
For applications in which low power consumption is of high importance, the CXB-CD945 COM Express module is based on the Intel Celeron M-Processor ULV 423.
News from MSC Vertriebs (11 January 2007)
Customised PSUs come via distribution
Digi-Key Corp and Excelsys Technologies have signed a global distribution agreement.
News from Digi-Key Corporation (11 January 2007)
Contractor is licensed to design and install
The AMP Netconnect Business Unit of Tyco Electronics has appointed q2 Communications of Coventry as an authorised Netconnect Design and Installation Contractor in the UK.
News from AMP Netconnect (11 January 2007)
Multichip module saves room for space memory
The AT68166 is a 16Mbit SRAM packaged in a hermetic multichip module (MCM) for space applications.
News from Atmel Corporation (11 January 2007)
Microcontroller moves to next phase in France
Atmel Corp has delivered volume quantities of its AT90SC12836RCT secure microcontroller for the new generation Vitale 2 French National Health Card.
News from Atmel Corporation (11 January 2007)
Exfo grows sales, earnings and margins
Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has reported significant year-over-year growth in sales, net earnings and gross margin for the first quarter ended 30th November 2006.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (11 January 2007)
Continuity tester works single-handed
The Continuity Tester Pro features the unique capability for single person operation of wire and cable continuity checking and wire identification.
News from Extech Instruments (11 January 2007)
Automotive telematics services set for boost
Report predicts that the European Commission's eSafety initiative will invigorate the European eCall market, despite a 12 month delay in project roll out.
News from Strategy Analytics (11 January 2007)
Driver/comparator cuts space for ATE
Dual-channel driver and window comparator addresses the challenges of next generation, cost-sensitive and high-density ATE applications.
News from Semtech (11 January 2007)
More options for handheld cases
OKW has extended its innovative Soft-Case series with the new sizes, new standard colours, optional infra-red PMMA material and an increased selection of intermediate rings.
News from OKW Enclosures (11 January 2007)
ARC figures to exceed market expectations
ARC International expects unaudited revenue for the financial year ended 31st December 2006 to be not less than GBP 13.3 million.
News from ARC International (11 January 2007)
Panduit helps with blade deployment
Panduit Corp has joined APC's Blade Ready programme to assist organisations with the planning and deployment of high density blade computing solutions.
News from American Power Conversion (11 January 2007)
Masom takes the chair
Grant Masom has become Non-Executive Chairman of in-home communications technology company SiConnect.
News from SiConnect (11 January 2007)
FlexRay MCU targets automotive applications
32bit microcontroller is Fujitsu's first to feature an embedded FlexRay interface.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (11 January 2007)
Alliance to create video signal processing demo
Silicon Hive and AllGo Embedded Systems have signed an agreement to codevelop a video signal processing demonstration system.
News from Silicon Hive (11 January 2007)
Quick supply for custom four-output PSUs
Modular four-output power supply series is designed to give up to 400W via outputs in the range 3.3 to 48V DC. Brochure Available
News from Unipower Europe (11 January 2007)
Potted chokes suppress dimmer emissions
Already a major supplier of open and half-potted dimmer chokes to the UK and Europe, Almag has added a complementary range of fully potted light dimmer EMI suppression and rise-time chokes.
News from Almag Division, Carnhill Transformers (11 January 2007)
Processors gain optimised Java option
Skelmir's CEE-JT Virtual Machines (VM) for embedded devices have been ported to, and optimised for, TI's DaVinci technology.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (11 January 2007)
Terminals simplify wiring through panels
Euroclamp's MPT "through panel" terminals offer ease of installation and wiring in applications where there is a need to interconnect internal components, particularly in sectionalised housings.
News from Switchtec (11 January 2007)
Memory modules accelerate gaming experience
Kingston Technology has announced the launch of its new 1.15 and 1.2GHz DDR2 HyperX memory modules.
News from Kingston Technology (11 January 2007)
Digital TV software meets MHEG-5
Iwedia and Ocean Blue Software have announced the certification by the UK Digital Television Group (DTG) of their MHEG-5 V1.06 solution.
News from Ocean Blue (11 January 2007)
RF modules enable 802.11n reference design
User Application Article Qualcomm has selected Jacket Micro Devices' M20006 and M20007 RF modules for its draft 2.0 compliant 802.11n AGN400 chipset reference design.
News from Jacket Micro Devices (11 January 2007)
Beacon recognises growth and innovation
Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology has been awarded Beacon status in recognition of its consistent growth and product innovation.
News from Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology (11 January 2007)
Prestigious base for Chinese operation
Transdev Electronics (Shenzhen) has leased a modern 10,000m2 building in the prestigious NanShan business district of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone.
News from TDI Power (11 January 2007)
Gateway keeps track of software defects
The Perforce Defect Tracking Gateway (P4DTG) integrates the company's fast software configuration management (SCM) system with external defect tracking solutions.
News from Perforce Software (11 January 2007)
Virtual platforms work with Lauterbach debugger
CoWare has integrated its Virtual Platform product family with the Lauterbach Trace32 PowerView debugger.
News from CoWare (11 January 2007)
Partners to show industrial and automotive designs
Analog Devices will showcase a range of industrial and automotive implementations together with development partners at this year's Embedded World show.
News from Analog Devices (11 January 2007)
Linear lines expand online analogue IC offerings
Farnell InOne has strengthened its strategic relationship with Linear Technology by extending its portfolio with 500 more products.
News from Farnell (11 January 2007)
Design centre to add industry-specific IP
PLDA has officially opened its new Austin Design Centre.
News from PLDA (11 January 2007)
Full portfolio of VCSEL products on display
Bookham's VCSEL (vertical cavity surface emitting laser) portfolio will make its debut at Photonics West later this month.
News from Bookham (11 January 2007)
Handheld spectrum analysers cover broad bands
Anritsu describes the MS2724B as the most advanced ultraportable spectrum analyser featuring unparalleled performance and continuous frequency coverage from 9kHz to 20GHz at a modest price.
News from Anritsu (UK) (11 January 2007)
Low-power link promises range up to 0.5km
With a bitrate up to 5Kbit/s and a choice of 32 channels, the TLC2H transmitter and RLC2H receiver modules offer a low power, reliable datalink. Brochure Available
News from Radiometrix (11 January 2007)
Marvell deal expands to India
Nu Horizons Electronics Corp has expanded its five-year Americas partnership agreement with Marvell Semiconductor to cover India.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (11 January 2007)
Step-down convertors shrink to SC70 packages
The MAX8640Y and MAX8640Z are billed as the industry's smallest 500mA, high-efficiency step-down DC/DC convertors in tiny SC70 packages.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (11 January 2007)
Oscilloscope software expands UWB debug
New Tek UWB WiMedia2 software extends the UWB debug and analysis capabilities of the Tektronix DSA70000, DPO70000 and TDS6000C Series oscilloscopes. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (11 January 2007)
Alliance to help grow global digital media market
ANT Software has joined the High-Definition Audio-Video Network Alliance to advance the commercialisation of connected products and services for premier high-definition content.
News from ANT (11 January 2007)
MMIC devices benefit from specialist distribution
Agilent Technologies is setting up a worldwide distribution programme for its HMMC family of products.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (11 January 2007)
Hupfer brings technical expertise
Identco International is continuing its successful expansion course by appointing Bruce Hupfer as Technical Director.
News from Identco International (11 January 2007)
Videocasts celebrate 20 years of audio coding
Back in 1987 a breakthrough in audio coding activities was achieved at Fraunhofer IIS with the introduction of the first real-time implementation of a predecessor of mp3.
News from Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS (11 January 2007)
Seminars ease transition to 32bit microcontrollers
DT Electronics is holding a series of Xpress Track seminars on Atmel's ARM7 family of microcontrollers.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (11 January 2007)
Dual-core processor powers cPCI performance
6U CompactPCI universal board incorporates the latest dual-core Intel Xeon processor designed for use in a wide range of applications. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (10 January 2007)
Digital processing engine meets VPX standard
The CHAMP-AV6 combines quad PowerPC 8641 devices with the serial switched fabric capabilities made possible by VPX, the new military aerospace COTS board standard.
News from Mistral Software (10 January 2007)
COM Express CPU runs up to Core 2 Duo
Aaeon has released the advanced COM-945, a COM Express CPU module that adopts the Intel 945GM platform.
News from Aaeon (10 January 2007)
China MP3 suppliers to cut prices during 2007
Report shows that global demand for MP3 players is expected to increase by 20% year-on-year in 2007.
News from Global Sources (10 January 2007)
A/D convertor connects straight to sensors
16-channel delta-sigma analogue-to-digital convertor features a front-end design that can directly digitise a wide range of sensors. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (10 January 2007)
Power pack keeps mobile devices running longer
The Mobile Power Pack's sophisticated design complements today's mobile devices including MP3 players, mobile phones and portable gaming systems.
News from American Power Conversion (10 January 2007)
Multicore processors drive in-car entertainment
CES 2007 sees NXP demonstrate a complete in-car entertainment system that provides consumers with a compelling array of multimedia applications.
News from NXP Semiconductors (10 January 2007)
Electron microscope has resolution for research
Ultra-high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscope is characterised by new electron optics which now include a spherical aberration correction system.
News from Hitachi High-Technologies (Electron Microscopy) (10 January 2007)
Alliance brings sound generator to volume
User Application Article Tower Semiconductor has collaborated with Modiotek to successfully introduce a 32-polyphony sound generator for ultra-low-cost handsets.
News from Tower Semiconductor (10 January 2007)
Connectors offer advantages over SMA and QMA
An alliance between IMS Connector Systems and Telegartner has resulted in a new connector standard that provides a locking, push-pull alternative to traditional SMA and QMA connectors.
News from Quadrant Connections (10 January 2007)
More speed and size options in SD memory cards
SD memory card range expands with a 4Gbyte Class 6 SDHC card, a 4Gbyte Class 4 miniSDHC card and a 2Gbyte microSD memory card.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (10 January 2007)
Customised labelling solutions explained
Tyco Electronics offers a variety of labels ranging from blank labels to high specification customised labels. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (10 January 2007)
Association promotes powerline home networking
Cypress Semiconductor Corp has joined the Universal Powerline Association (UPA).
News from Cypress Semiconductor (10 January 2007)
Subwoofer design boasts flat frequency response
Class D amplifier reference design claims new benchmarks in subwoofer performance, power and cost.
News from Zetex (10 January 2007)
Conference focuses on advanced interconnection
IMAPS-UK will host the MicroTech 2007 conference and exhibition at Hellidon Lakes Conference Centre, Daventry, UK on 6th and 7th March 2007.
News from IMAPS-UK (10 January 2007)
CES 2007 demo combines DLP with OMAP
Texas Instruments delivers portable access to personalised content, as well as the flexibility to share and view it with friends, family, colleagues and classmates.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (10 January 2007)
Voice-processing software proves popular
User Application Article Shipments of AllOnHost licensed voice-processing software exceed 10,000 ports.
News from Pika Technologies (10 January 2007)
Software development passes ISO/IEC15504 test
Sysgo has been certified according to the ISO/IEC15504 (Spice) model by the Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering (IESE).
News from Sysgo (10 January 2007)
Low-noise voltage reference saves power
Voltage reference delivers initial accuracy along with the industry's lowest supply current consumption for low-noise references.
News from Intersil (10 January 2007)
Desktop supply provides Class II protection
The PDM60 is available in seven output voltage models, from 12 to 48V with corresponding output currents from 4.6 to 1.25A.
News from XP Power (10 January 2007)
FireWire controller enables bus-powered speakers
User Application Article A FireWire audio controller from Oxford Semiconductor is the enabling technology behind the first ever bus-powered speakers from LaCie.
News from Oxford Semiconductor (10 January 2007)
PWM driver promises smooth DC motor control
Driver IC is designed to control two DC motors or up to three different loads in automotive and industrial applications such as flap control for a cash dispenser.
News from Atmel Corporation (10 January 2007)
LDOs tolerate 28V inputs
CMOS LDO regulators are ideally suited to industrial and other applications where nominal 24V supplies are commonly encountered.
News from Torex Semiconductor (10 January 2007)
WiMAX specialist raises a further US $10 million
Funds will be used to expand the company's product portfolio, broaden its customer support and market its patent-pending reprogrammable single-chip radio.
News from AsicAhead (10 January 2007)
Board cuts cost of ARM9 evaluation
Embest has released a low-cost high-performance ARM9 evaluation board for the STMicroelectronics STR912FW42 (ARM966E-S) Flash microcontroller (STR91x series).
News from Embest Info and Tech Company ( 9 January 2007)
Cores contribute to hot consumer devices
ARC-based solutions on show at this week's International Consumer Electronics Show include some of the hottest consumer devices and technologies available.
News from ARC International ( 9 January 2007)
Embedded board expands gigabit connectivity
Compact 5.25in drive-size multiple Ethernet EmBoard is based on the VIA C7-Eden x86 platform.
News from Liantec Systems Corporation ( 9 January 2007)
CES demo proves wireless USB interoperability
Wipro-NewLogic's DRD MAC IP core acts as a wireless USB device as well as a wireless USB embedded host.
News from Wipro-NewLogic ( 9 January 2007)
Codec is compressed for wearable electronics
World's smallest codec with fully differential-capable headphone driver provides hi-fi quality stereo audio in wireless headsets and other "wearable" electronics.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics ( 9 January 2007)
Audio DAC saves space with chip-on-lead packaging
Class D device provides a space saving of up to 36% PCB real estate in compact portable devices.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics ( 9 January 2007)
Mono codec has four programmable notch filters
Compact mono codec provides enhanced audio record capability in digital still cameras, camcorders, personal voice recorders and VoIP handsets.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics ( 9 January 2007)
Bridge boosts PCI/X-to-VME bandwidth
The Tsi148 is the industry's leading PCI/X-to-VME bridge and the successful next-generation offering to the Tundra Universe II.
News from Tundra Semiconductor ( 9 January 2007)
Detector switch shrinks for compact devices
Alps Electric has developed the first compact detector switch for digital cameras and other compact digital devices that when depressed automatically triggers an "off" state.
News from Alps Electric (UK) ( 9 January 2007)
Abacus completes Hirose awards hat-trick
Connector manufacturer Hirose has named Abacus Group as its distributor of the year - the third time the company has been distinguished in this way.
News from Abacus Group ( 9 January 2007)
Novel colour imaging device needs no flash
VGA-colour single carrier modulation photodetector is the world's first, full-colour high-sensitivity imaging chip for taking pictures or video in the dark - without a flash.
News from Planet82 ( 9 January 2007)
Soft foam gaskets are RoHS compliant
EMI shielding specialist announces that its range of soft foam gaskets for EMI shielding meets the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS Directive).
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products ( 9 January 2007)
Media processors enable IP videophones
Next-generation Internet Protocol videophones based on revolutionary DaVinci media devices are demonstrated at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 9 January 2007)
HDTV processor meets ATSC and DVB-T standards
Texas Instruments has announced the TVP9010 integrated high-definition television (HDTV) processor and development platform.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 9 January 2007)
Boost for debug visibility and productivity
TotalRecall technology allows access to debug visibility that meets or exceeds that of an emulator, while running at speeds of 10x to 100x faster.
News from Synplicity ( 9 January 2007)
Digital audio chipset boasts linear qualities
Class Z chipset uses direct digital feedback amplifier (DDFA) technology for a listening experience to rival the best linear amplifiers.
News from Zetex ( 9 January 2007)
Subcompact board promises cool performance
Aaeon has launched a new subcompact board based on the VIA Mark low power processor.
News from Aaeon ( 9 January 2007)
Multiformat transcoding bridges the gap
TI focuses on hardware and software that will help push the growing number of processing and connectivity standards off the list of consumer concerns.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 9 January 2007)
Chinese handset maker licenses mobile TV
The Technology Partnership (TTP) has licensed its DBTV open standards based mobile television implementation to Chinese mobile phone manufacturer ZTE.
News from Technology Partnership ( 9 January 2007)
Class D audio chipset cuts board space
International Rectifier has introduced a Class D audio chipset comprising the IRS20955 200V digital audio driver IC and the IRFI4024Hx series of digital audio MOSFETs.
News from International Rectifier ( 9 January 2007)
Board develops TriMedia/Nexperia processors
Available now from Kane Computing is the Momentum Data Systems VCP1500/VCP1700 PCI development board for the PNX1500/PNX1700 TriMedia/Nexperia processor. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing ( 9 January 2007)
ISO certification recognises quality commitment
Silicon Storage Technology has been certified with the highly regarded ISO9001:2000 quality management standard by Det Norske Veritas (DNV).
News from Silicon Storage Technology ( 9 January 2007)
Functional verification speeds SuperHyway bus SoCs
User Application Article Renesas Technology Corp has adopted the VCS functional verification solution for the development of complex SoCs.
News from Synopsys ( 9 January 2007)
WiMAX transceiver reduces risk of CPE launch
User Application Article SiGe Semiconductor is supplying the WiMAX transceiver for SunMAX customer premise equipment from Sun Create Electronics.
News from SiGe Semiconductor ( 9 January 2007)
United UK presence for Wurth
Wurth Elektronik has officially been registered as a UK trading company - Wurth Electronics UK.
News from Wurth Elektronics UK ( 9 January 2007)
xDSL test growth strategy is recognised
Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has been named recipient of the 2006 Growth Strategy Leadership Award for the digital subscriber line test equipment market by Frost and Sullivan.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering ( 9 January 2007)
Integrated SoC is home solution for Samsung
User Application Article Samsung has chosen Agere Systems' TrueOne home solutions to develop its home media server and gateway for mobile and broadband network service providers.
News from Agere Systems ( 9 January 2007)
Magazine makes switch its product of the year
Performance Technologies' ATC6640 AdvancedTCA 10 Gigabit Embedded Ethernet Switch has been named Product of the Year for 2006 by Internet Telephony Magazine.
News from Performance Technologies ( 9 January 2007)
Access processors reportedly take some beating
Wintegra has been prominently listed in the "Guide to access processors" by The Linley Group.
News from Wintegra ( 9 January 2007)
Processor gives DVD recorders a global dimension
User Application Article LG Electronics has developed a new line of DVD recorders for worldwide markets using the fourth-generation LSI DoMiNo recorder processor, the DMN-8604.
News from LSI Europe ( 9 January 2007)
ZigBee stack helps hardware meet 2006 specs
Texas Instruments has announced the industry's first ZigBee 2006-compliant platform.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 9 January 2007)
SoC packages HD camcorder on a chip
Second-generation low-power platform is targeted at high-definition camcorder, HD capable hybrid digital cameras and H.264/AVC encoding applications.
News from Ambarella ( 9 January 2007)
HD processor upgrades encoder performance
User Application Article Harmonic has selected the Ambarella A2 encoder platform for its DiviCom Electra MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) HD and SD encoders.
News from Ambarella ( 9 January 2007)
Samsung signs for HD camcorder SoC
Samsung Electronic Corp has selected the Ambarella A2 HD camcorder on a chip platform to enable its new line of camcorders.
News from Ambarella ( 9 January 2007)
DVD recorder processors meet DivX specs
Third-generation DoMiNo DVD recorder media processors line are DivX Recorder Certified by DivX.
News from LSI Europe ( 9 January 2007)
Distribution agreement spreads down under
Nu Horizons Electronics Corp has expanded its distribution agreement with SMSC into the countries of Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp ( 9 January 2007)
Cirrus Logic deal extends to India
Nu Horizons Electronics Corp has expanded its Americas distribution agreement with Cirrus Logic to include demand creation and supply chain services within India.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp ( 9 January 2007)
Market weakness causes third quarter blip
Nu Horizons Electronics Corp has reported financial and operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended 30th November 2006.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp ( 9 January 2007)
Shahar takes charge of finance
Wintegra has announced the appointment of Shai Shahar as Chief Financial Officer.
News from Wintegra ( 9 January 2007)
Single-chip UWB comes in smaller package
With a footprint of only 7.5 x 7.5mm, the Ripcord WCSP boasts the smallest form factor of any Certified Wireless USB based solution available on the market.
News from Staccato Communications ( 9 January 2007)
Microcontrollers to be demonstrated in Nuremburg
Silicon Laboratories will have a strong presence and be showcasing some innovative demos at Embedded World in Nuremberg, Germany from 13th to 15th February 2007.
News from Silicon Laboratories ( 9 January 2007)
Electromechanical product guide goes online
Farnell InOne has launched a new online guide to board-mounted electromechanical (e-mech) products giving design engineers the widest choice available in one place.
News from Farnell ( 9 January 2007)
Power supply sequencer saves space and cost
With nonvolatile programmability the SMS11 addresses virtually any multi-output power supply application that requires monitoring and sequencing.
News from Summit Microelectronics ( 9 January 2007)
Media processor takes Internet browser onboard
3DLabs has announced support for Opera 9 for Devices on its DMS-02 media processor.
News from 3DLabs Semiconductor ( 9 January 2007)
Display module is fit to wear
Wearable module is computer auxiliary display product for integration into soft-goods such as bags, backpacks and clothing.
News from Eleksen (Peratech) ( 9 January 2007)
ROM-based silicon finds home in Bluetooth SiP
User Application Article AvantWave's Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR (Enhanced datarate) module uses CSR's BlueCore4-ROM silicon to achieve wireless datarates up to 3Mbit/s.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio ( 9 January 2007)
Simulation answers antenna design challenge
User Application Article ProLogic solved a tough antenna design challenge by simulating the design with MicroStripes electromagnetic simulation software. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 9 January 2007)
Software upgrades serial bit-error-rate tester
Software release 4.5 for the Agilent J-BERT N4903A high-performance serial bit-error-rate tester enables test engineers to retrieve the fastest jitter tolerance test results.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 9 January 2007)
Supplies save space for high power applications
Schaefer has introduced the C/B 6400 Series of 22kW 8U-high 19in-wide rack-mount DC/DC and AC/DC convertor modules.
News from Schaefer ( 9 January 2007)
Agreement ensures support RFID tag family
Atmel Corp and SkyeTek have entered into a technology partnership.
News from Atmel Corporation ( 9 January 2007)
Desktop expands to two digital displays
Matrox Graphics has released the DualHead2Go Digital Edition featuring digital outputs.
News from Matrox Graphics ( 9 January 2007)
Sweha oversees worldwide product development
Virage Logic Corp has announced the appointment of Sherif Sweha as Vice President of Engineering.
News from Virage Logic ( 9 January 2007)
Aldec software is tailored to Lattice FPGA lines
Lattice Semiconductor is to offer its customers a special edition of Aldec's Active-HDL Designer Edition tools for FPGA design.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK ( 9 January 2007)
Clock fanout buffers have CMOS outputs
Expanding its high performance portfolio of clock management solutions, ON Semiconductor has introduced three new highly accurate, low skew, 1:4 clock fanout buffers with CMOS outputs.
News from ON Semiconductor ( 9 January 2007)
Testers meet latest HDMI compliance demands
Several Tektronix instruments have been selected by HDMI Licensing for inclusion as recommended test components in the HDMI Compliance Test Specification version 1.3a. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 9 January 2007)
Composite cools flip-chip packages
Metal matrix composite provides high-performance lids, or heat spreaders, for the flip-chip IC packaging and optoelectronic market.
News from CPS Corp ( 9 January 2007)
Funds expand application engineering and R and D
Altos Design Automation has closed its Series A round of venture capital funding.
News from Altos Design Automation ( 9 January 2007)
Communications testers in Barcelona showcase
Agilent Technologies will demonstrate its wide-ranging portfolio of communications test solutions at 3GSM 2007 World Congress.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 9 January 2007)
Acquisition systems add reach with fibre
United Electronic Industries (UEI) has released the DNA-FPPC series of 100Base-FX based data acquisition and control cubes.
News from United Electronic Industries ( 9 January 2007)
OpenGL ES 2.0 silicon shows up in Las Vegas
Imagination Technologies is showing the first OpenGL ES 2.0 silicon device at CES 2007 until 11th January in Las Vegas.
News from Imagination Technologies ( 9 January 2007)
Graphics IP offers automotive and consumer options
Imagination Technologies has announced three new cores in its PowerVR SGX IP core family.
News from Imagination Technologies ( 9 January 2007)
STMicroelectronics enlists help for 45nm hurdle
STMicroelectronics has selected Apache Design Solutions to help it address the physical design challenges of the 45nm technology node.
News from Apache Design Solutions ( 9 January 2007)
Quality management system makes the mark
Swift Textile Metalizing has received ISO9001:2000 certification.
News from Swift Textile Metalizing ( 8 January 2007)
Expansion targets US opto markets
Pacer International has strengthened its North American presence with a new office and staff to support its extensive US technical representative network. Brochure Available
News from Pacer International ( 8 January 2007)
Liquid cooling systems retrofit server racks
To support existing air-conditioning systems, Rittal is now offering liquid-based cooling systems for retrofitting on server racks. Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 8 January 2007)
Power LEDs light the way
User Application Article SureFire has chosen Cree's new XLamp 7090 XR-E Series LEDs to serve as the light source in three new flashlights to be introduced in early 2007.
News from Cree ( 8 January 2007)
Board hosts embedded ARM development
The Hitex evaluation board for STMicroelectronics' STR912F controller supports the recording of program and data trace of the embedded ARM CPU.
News from Hitex Development Tools ( 8 January 2007)
Flexible cords aid headset mobility
Communication cords can be used in headsets, radiotelephone handsets and other communication equipment, such as vehicle intercom systems and tactical radio systems.
News from Whitney Blake ( 8 January 2007)
Home systems move towards mass market
Report predicts that the US market for home controllers will grow from $3 billion in 2005 to $3.5 billion in 2007.
News from Parks Associates ( 8 January 2007)
Centre supports Korean TV panel makers
Powerlase has opened a major service centre in Korea.
News from Powerlase ( 8 January 2007)
Boost convertor cuts size and consumption
1MHz current-mode synchronous boost DC/DC convertor features output disconnect and integrated soft-start capability. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 8 January 2007)
Interconnect cables upgrade hi-fi performance
The design and construction of the Anthem 2 cable allows it to accurately transfer the subtle microdynamic signals that give all the clues about musical performance.
News from Chord Company ( 8 January 2007)
RTOS, IDE and networking platform in focus
Green Hills Software will showcase its newest products at Embedded World 2007. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software ( 8 January 2007)
Microcontrollers in embedded action
Visitors to the Embedded World 2007 Exhibition and Conference in Nuremberg will be able to see Toshiba Electronics Europe's latest microcontrollers.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe ( 8 January 2007)
HD DVD drive is ready for PC integration
Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division has brought the full audio and visual brilliance of HD DVD to PC users with the launch of the SD-H903A - an internal, full height desktop drive.
News from Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division ( 8 January 2007)
Software optimises superconducting designs
Electromagnetic specialist Vector Fields has released a powerful software tool for modelling the quenching process in superconducting materials.
News from Vector Fields ( 8 January 2007)
Plug-in relays claim power savings
Easby Electronics has a new range of interface plug-in power relays for panel board and industrial applications as an extension to the successful range of Schrack RT relays.
News from Easby Electronics ( 8 January 2007)
Spires to oversee manufacturing and procurement
William Spires Jr has joined Aitech Defense Systems as Vice President of Operations.
News from Aitech Defense Systems ( 8 January 2007)
Polycarbonate enclosures provide robust protection
User Application Article Spelsberg TK enclosures are being used to house an innovative laptop charging systems and connectivity hubs used for classrooms around the world. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK ( 8 January 2007)
Award recognises colour LCD support
Sunrise Electronics has just won a prestigious European award from NEC Electronics for Best Performing Colour LCD Distributor of 2006.
News from Sunrise Electronics ( 8 January 2007)
Organiser promises improved Nepcon in 2007
Enhanced visitor facilities lined up for Nepcon 2007 include an improved web presence, new show planner tool and an extensive seminar programme.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) ( 8 January 2007)
Connectors support AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA
In2Connect now offers world beating AMC connectors from ept for AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA applications.
News from In2Connect ( 8 January 2007)
Mobile WiMAX SoC set for 3GSM debut
Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe will exhibit WiMAX devices, demonstrate WiMAX solutions and unveil its WiMAX SoC roadmap at the 2007 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe ( 8 January 2007)
Mobile entertainment platform features Bluetooth
User Application Article CSR's BlueCore Bluetooth technology has been selected by Austriamicrosystems for its new mobile entertainment platform.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio ( 8 January 2007)
Connector maker responds to changing market
Fischer Connectors is continuously developing to meet its customers' changing requirements. Brochure Available
News from Fischer Connectors ( 8 January 2007)
Potting and encapsulation gains full support
RF Bright Enterprises has become the sole UK distributor for Sika resin products for the electronics and components industry and a main distributor for Sika assembly adhesives and sealants.
News from Bright Enterprises ( 8 January 2007)
Oven cuts the cost of lead-free reflow
The Artic Oven is a low-cost surface-mount reflow oven for prototype SMD reflow that is capable of reaching temperatures above 270C as necessary for lead-free reflow operations.
News from Articulation ( 8 January 2007)
Microcontrollers span the embedded world
Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe will display a comprehensive portfolio of products at Embedded World 2007, spanning markets from industrial and automotive, to graphics, multimedia and communications.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe ( 8 January 2007)
Compiler generates RTL from untimed ANSI C
C-to-RTL compiler works efficiently on large, complex designs at a high level of abstraction and then automates the process of creating high-performance hardware solutions.
News from CebaTech ( 8 January 2007)
Packages upgrade bonder performance
Palomar Technologies is making available bonder performance upgrade packages for its CBT6000 and Model 8000 automatic wire bonders and the Model 3500 component placement work cell.
News from Palomar Technologies ( 8 January 2007)
Surface mount packages run up to 18GHz
Power packages have low insertion loss, good return loss and excellent thermal properties.
News from StratEdge ( 8 January 2007)
Top channel buyers head for Monte Carlo
ENlight UK will be attending the forthcoming Monte Carlo trade show, bringing together top channel buyers from 80-plus countries, including a significant number from the UK.
News from ENLight UK ( 8 January 2007)
Supercapacitors suit portable digital devices
Supercapacitors serve either as substitutes for or companions to Li-ion and other primary and rechargeable batteries, expanding their power and life expectancy.
News from Cellergy ( 8 January 2007)
Alliance adds POS reporting to sample network
Point of sale reporting and tracking design wins to the point of manufacture are two sides of the same coin.
News from Beganto ( 8 January 2007)
ZigBee module family extends range, cuts costs
Targeted at high volume, cost-sensitive, short-range applications where battery-powered communication is paramount, the ZB2430-D is the industry's first sub-$10 ZigBee module.
News from Aerocomm ( 8 January 2007)
Baseband receiver SoC targets Wi-Fi radios
The Chorus 2i baseband receiver SoC, bringing over 10,000 Internet radio stations and network audio streaming capability to sub-$99 Wi-Fi radios.
News from Frontier Silicon ( 8 January 2007)
MCUs cut the cost of wireless applications
Second generation wireless microcontrollers realise a sub-$3 price target in 100,000-plus units.
News from Jennic ( 8 January 2007)
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