News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 January
to Saturday 20 January 2007
New rules for Korean electrical market
The South Korean Government has broadened the scope of its Electrical Appliance Safety Certification Act. Brochure Available
News from SGS (19 January 2007)
Handset batteries tested for safety
SGS has been selected by the CTIA (The Wireless Association) as an IEEE1725 reviewing organisation. Brochure Available
News from SGS (19 January 2007)
Changes to Medical Devices Directive
Identifying new standards for medical devices is not an easy task as they are not identified as new in the list of the electrical standards included in the Medical Devices Directive. Brochure Available
News from SGS (19 January 2007)
Directive governs measuring instruments
On 30th October 2006 MID 2004/22/EC came into force, a standard dictating that measuring instruments must offer high-level metrological protection so that consumers can rely on the data they generate. Brochure Available
News from SGS (19 January 2007)
Mobile software completes awards hat-trick
TMC's Internet Telephony magazine has honoured TeamSpirit Mobile Voice and Video Engine with a 2006 Product of the Year Award.
News from Spirit DSP (19 January 2007)
Automotive battery systems gain more intelligence
Report predicts strong growth in the use of automotive intelligent battery sensors, spearheaded by European luxury brands such as BMW and Mercedes Benz.
News from Strategy Analytics (19 January 2007)
Hardi expands sales and engineering
Hardi Electronics has doubled sales for the third year in a row and has hired a VP of Engineering who will be responsible for managing growth of the development department.
News from Hardi Electronics (19 January 2007)
Board interconnects carry signals and power
Samtec has expanded its high-power 0.25in-pitch board interconnect system (PES/PET Series) with the addition of 0.1in-pitch signal pins (PESC/PETC Series).
News from Samtec (19 January 2007)
Conference covers lead free components reliability
IPC has joined forces with Soldertec Global to provide viable solutions to lead free quandaries by hosting an International Conference on Lead Free Components Reliability.
News from Soldertec Global (19 January 2007)
D/A boards expand systems beyond DAQ
The DNA-AO-308 series of analogue output boards offers eight analogue output channels with maximum update rates of 100kHz per channel (800kHz per board).
News from United Electronic Industries (19 January 2007)
LCD monitor packs in information for kiosks
19in open frame TFT LCD is the ideal LCD monitor for integrators and OEMs with content-rich applications. Brochure Available
News from Pacer International (19 January 2007)
Inductors to expand passives portfolio
Kemet is set to enter the surface-mount inductor market with a comprehensive range of devices including ferrites, surface-mount multilayer and wire-wound inductors.
News from Kemet Electronics Corp (19 January 2007)
Apple iPhone set to spur touchscreen demand
Report assesses the impact that the iPhone will have on component vendors, especially manufacturers of touchscreen products.
News from Strategy Analytics (19 January 2007)
Cables specified for emergency roadside telephone
Tekdata Interconnections has been contracted by GAI-Tronics to design and manufacture a range of cables for use within more than 5000 emergency roadside telephone units.
News from Tekdata Interconnect Systems (19 January 2007)
Dual-core processor runs HD sound and graphics
The latest Emma series incorporates in a single chip all the functions necessary to process high definition images, sounds and graphics in HD DVD players.
News from NEC Electronics (Europe) (19 January 2007)
Low-jitter clock generator has time for testing
The Stanford Research Systems CG635 is a low-jitter clock generator which can provide a wide range of clean, precise clocks for the most critical timing requirements.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (19 January 2007)
M12 cordsets gain novel overmould
Binder-USA has developed new overmould design for all moulded M12 cordsets.
News from Binder-USA (19 January 2007)
PCI-Express comms controller runs eight ports
Interphase Corp has announced the availability of the iSpan 5639 PCI-Express T1/E1/J1 communications controller.
News from Interphase Corp (19 January 2007)
Troubleshooting workshop leads electronics courses
IDC Technologies' schedule of one-, two- and three-day workshops for 2007 includes a range of topics targeted at engineers and technicians.
News from IDC Technologies (19 January 2007)
Wireless system cuts lighting costs
User Application Article EchoFlex Solutions uses the EnOcean wireless system in its energy-saving lighting control systems.
News from EnOcean (19 January 2007)
Compliance scheme builds one-stop-shop for WEEE
Many manufacturers and importers of electronic and electrical products are still insufficiently prepared for the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive.
News from Electronic Waste Company/A1 Compliance (19 January 2007)
Fuel cells to play pivotal role in Europe
The European stationary fuel cells market is expected to achieve commercialisation by the end of this decade and is estimated to reach US $197.00 million in 2010.
News from Frost and Sullivan (19 January 2007)
Plastic enclosures feature advanced ergonomics
Cases are designed for the latest handheld and portable electronics.
News from Teko Enclosures (19 January 2007)
Network analyser integrates full functionality
Fluke Networks has added several new capabilities to its market-leading OptiView integrated network analyser.
News from Fluke Networks (19 January 2007)
Camera module finds many applications
Sony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions Division has shipped its 1.5-millionth FCB camera module.
News from Sony Europe - Image Sensing Solutions (19 January 2007)
Anthony takes charge of finance
Quellan has announced the appointment of Guy Anthony to Chief Financial Officer.
News from Quellan (19 January 2007)
Showcase for IPTV monitor and test generator
Pixelmetrix will present its rapidly deployed DVStation-IP and the DVStorIP-Gen IPTV test stream generator at the TVoDSL 2007 Triple Play Showcase.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (19 January 2007)
Compiler and tool maker is one to watch
The Portland Group has been named one of the Top 20 Companies to Watch in 2007 by Linux Magazine.
News from Portland Group (19 January 2007)
Advances in production processes for the future
A SMART Group seminar and table-top exhibition on "Advances in production processes for the future" will be held on 13th February 2007 at the Wycombe Football Club Conference Centre.
News from SMART Group (19 January 2007)
Enclosures to house airport network expansion
APW Enclosure Solutions has been awarded the contract for all the electronic enclosures for data networks, communications and other systems for Terminal 3 at Dubai International airport.
News from APW Enclosure Solutions (19 January 2007)
Interrogation monitor increases wavelength range
Ibsen Photonics has released a new, extended wavelength version of its I-Mon interrogation monitor.
News from Ibsen Photonics (19 January 2007)
Architecture aids consumer electronics innovation
User Application Article More than two dozen companies demonstrated and displayed design innovations and new products based on the industry-leading MIPS architecture at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show.
News from MIPS Technologies (19 January 2007)
Recording engine runs up to 720Mbyte/s
Vmetro has expanded its Vortex range of high-speed data recording solutions with the introduction of the Vortex M6000 VME/VXS recorder. Brochure Available
News from Vmetro (19 January 2007)
Analyser addresses larger-sized packaging problems
Software introduces new automation, design flow and simulation capability needed for the extraction of the electrical characteristics of complex high-performance BGA style packaging.
News from Ansoft Europe (19 January 2007)
Low-power display is bright choice for handhelds
Bright high-contrast TFT is particularly suitable for instrumentation, medical equipment and handheld applications. Brochure Available
News from GPEG International (19 January 2007)
Micralyne stars in local awards
Micralyne has been ranked the number one company with revenues under C$20 million by Alberta Venture Magazine in its annual Fast 50 List.
News from Micralyne (19 January 2007)
Pattern generators master jitter injection
Design and test engineers can now quickly and accurately stimulate serial high-speed ports with all types of jitter, enabling higher-quality characterisation of device performance.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (19 January 2007)
Langdon brings electronics sales experience
UR Group has appointed Graham Langdon as Area Sales Manager for the Northern Home Counties and East Anglia.
News from Ultimate Renaissance (19 January 2007)
Indian centre to develop custom EDA tools
SoftJin and Cswitch Corp are setting up of an offshore development centre in India to focus on developing customised EDA tools for customers and for in-house use of Cswitch.
News from Softjin Technologies (19 January 2007)
Inverter/charger provides UPS functions
Versatile inverter/chargers combine the functions of a sinewave inverter, a battery charger and an automatic transfer system to manage the available power.
News from VxI Power (19 January 2007)
Vandalproof switches available from stock
Available now from RJS Electronics is a range of IP65 rated vandalproof switches with 16 and 19mm diameter head sises and a choice of finishes including stainless steel.
News from RJS Electronics (19 January 2007)
Baud transfers to computer sector
Christian Baud has been named Managing Director of Thales' computers activities.
News from Thales Computers (19 January 2007)
Demo accelerates existing VME infrastructure
Thales and the 3M Electronics unit have developed a breakthrough upgrade solution for VITA 1.1 applications using the 2mm hard metric P0 connector present in most existing VME systems.
News from Thales Computers (19 January 2007)
Lower LED chip sales hit Cree profits
Cree has announced revenue of US $88.8 million for its fiscal second quarter ended 24th December 2006.
News from Cree (19 January 2007)
New product sales overcome soft telecomms market
Xilinx has announced net revenues of US $450.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007, down 4% sequentially from the prior quarter and flat with the same quarter a year ago.
News from Xilinx (19 January 2007)
Sensors, lighting and vision systems on show
PerkinElmer Optoelectronics will showcase new and enhanced sensor, lighting, and vision system products on Booth 6081 at Photonics West 2007.
News from Perkinelmer Optoelectronics (19 January 2007)
Semiconductor equipment orders move ahead
North American-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted US $1.52 billion in orders in December 2006 and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.05.
News from SEMI (19 January 2007)
Ice blue LEDs to create Ford's interior image
Ford Motor Company has chosen Osram Opto Semiconductors to provide the LED lighting solution for its newly upgraded interiors using a Ford specified, ice blue backlighting colour theme.
News from Osram Opto Semiconductors (19 January 2007)
Reference design eases home powerline networking
DS2 has launched a powerline adapter reference design with a novel built-in power socket that frees up the wall outlet for other appliances.
News from Design of Systems on Silicon (19 January 2007)
6U Xeon board is scalable multiprocessing platform
Thales has unveiled its PENTXM4, a twin dual-core Intel Xeon ULV processor version of its popular PENTXM2.
News from Thales Computers (19 January 2007)
Connectors meet PICMG standards
Tyco Electronics supports AdvancedTCA (ATCA), AdvancedMC (AMC) and MicroTCA (uTCA) PICMG standards.
News from Tyco Electronics - Comns Computer Consumer Elctrns (18 January 2007)
Alliance updates data control technology
Mazet has joined the Freescale Design Alliance Programme, offering its customers even faster access to the most modern data control technology.
News from Mazet (18 January 2007)
Linux debugger offers the best of both worlds
At Embedded World 2007, Lauterbach will present an integrated Linux debugger that combines the benefits of both JTAG and GDB debugging concepts.
News from Lauterbach (18 January 2007)
DDR PHY spec makes awards shortlist
The recently announced DDR PHY Interface (DFI) specification has been selected among the finalists for the coveted DesignVision Award in the Interconnect Technologies and Components category.
News from Denali Software (18 January 2007)
Boundary-scan enhancement is best in test
JTAG Technologies' TapCommunicator has won a prestigious Best-In-Test award at T and M World's 2007 prize-giving event. Brochure Available
News from JTAG Technologies (18 January 2007)
Modules expand optical transport network tests
Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has added ODU1 to ODU2 multiplexing test capabilities on its Transport Blazer test modules.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (18 January 2007)
Compression software expands Oki's test coverage
User Application Article Oki Electric has adopted the Synopsys DFT MAX scan compression automation solution to enable higher test quality for its digital designs.
News from Synopsys (18 January 2007)
Basestation tests add blocking and intermodulation
Blocking and intermodulation test capabilities are added to UMTS basestation test system to help optimise the receiver performance of both newly commissioned and in-service basestations.
News from Aeroflex (18 January 2007)
Tiny modem module integrates RJ11 connector
The TinyModem is billed as the world's smallest modem module with an RJ11 connector.
News from Radicom Research (18 January 2007)
Licence marks fifth GPS design win for Leon
Javad has signed a licence agreement for the use of the Leon3 processor and the GRLIB IP-library in a new GPS/Glonass receiver.
News from Gaisler Research (18 January 2007)
MIMO prototyping makes sense of many antennas
Hardware-in-the-loop prototyping system enables system designers to transmit data over the air directly from a simulation environment such as Matlab.
News from Signalion (18 January 2007)
Chinese plant to expand PCB materials production
Huntsman Corp has expanded production capacity for its printed circuit board materials by investing in new production facilities at its site in Panyu, China.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials (18 January 2007)
Video filter/driver improves system reliability
Fairchild Semiconductor now offers a 4th-order single-channel filter/driver with an 8kV ESD rating and SC70 package option.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (18 January 2007)
Distributor expands Mexican coverage
Indium Corp has expanded its sales efforts into Sonora, Mexico with the addition of Multi Dicona as its newest distributor.
News from Indium Corporation of America (18 January 2007)
Compiler technology complements HyperTransport
CebaTech has joined the HyperTransport Technology Consortium.
News from CebaTech (18 January 2007)
Universal DVD SoC helps LG to top CES prize
User Application Article LG Electronics earned the overall Best of Show award at last week's 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) based on universal optical disc technology developed by Broadcom.
News from Broadcom Corp (18 January 2007)
Battery powered hydraulic tool crimps consistently
The newly designed Burndy Patriot PAT644XT-18V battery-actuated hydraulic crimping tool promises more crimps per charge for the contractor, utility and telecommunications markets.
News from FCI-Burndy (18 January 2007)
High-speed imaging accelerates solder checks
Solder paste inspection system is claimed to enable manufacturers of printed circuit board assemblies to slash inspection time in half, without compromising capability.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (18 January 2007)
Processor claims unprecedented viewing experience
Video-processing IC is designed for format-conversion applications in HDTVs, DVD, HD-DVD and Blu-Ray player/recorders, and AV receivers.
News from Anchor Bay Technologies (18 January 2007)
Migrating households boost TV demand
Report concludes that recently moved households lead sedentary households in all categories of recent TV purchases, from traditional tube TVs to flat-panel plasmas.
News from Parks Associates (18 January 2007)
SBC packages features for gaming control
The AR-B1892 is a single board computer for gaming and embedded applications.
News from Acrosser (18 January 2007)
ASML outgrows lithography equipment market
ASML Holding has announced 2006 annual and fourth quarter results, with a 42% increase in sales over the previous year.
News from ASML (18 January 2007)
Step-down convertor handles a variety of inputs
Current mode PWM step-down DC/DC convertor features an internal 1.75A power switch, packaged in a tiny 8-lead 3 x 3mm DFN package. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (18 January 2007)
SMT capacitors provide memory backup
NIC Components has introduced a new range of SMT capacitors designed to provide memory backup under power failure conditions.
News from NIC Components Europe (18 January 2007)
New name for NL Nanosemiconductor
NL Nanosemiconductor has changed its name to Innolume and has made a number of additions to its management team to develop silicon photonics at its new premises in Santa Clara, California.
News from Innolume (18 January 2007)
System General acquisition proceeds to plan
As of 11th January 2007 at least 53% of System General shares have been tendered in response to Fairchild's tender offer announced on 2nd January 2007.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (18 January 2007)
Alliance targets variability-aware DFM flow
Clear Shape Technologies works with Japan's leading semiconductor technology research organisation to jointly develop, validate and deploy a variability-aware DFM flow.
News from Clear Shape Technologies (18 January 2007)
Acquisition expands network performance lineup
Fluke Networks has acquired Dublin-based Crannog Software.
News from Fluke Networks (18 January 2007)
Partners to marry key optical building blocks
Liekki Corporation is collaborating with Bookham to offer a compatible optical engine and pump block unit.
News from Bookham (18 January 2007)
Protocol tester covers HSUPA compliance
The R and S CRTU-W has been upgraded to include high speed uplink packet access (HSUPA) in addition to its extensive high speed download packet access functionality. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (18 January 2007)
Programmable arrays add catalogue distribution
Semiconductor company MathStar has announced a comprehensive partnership agreement with Mouser Electronics.
News from MathStar (18 January 2007)
EDA industry growth accelerates
The electronic design automation industry's revenue for Q3 of 2006 was US $1309 million, compared with $1122 million in Q3 2005.
News from EDA Consortium (18 January 2007)
Reference kits to speed WiMAX adoption
Fujitsu and Hopling Technologies are set to ship their jointly produced Linux-based WiMAX baseband system-on-chip reference kits to ODM customers.
News from Hopling Technologies (18 January 2007)
Connectivity solutions at Embedded World
The latest connectivity solutions for both portable and networked applications will be presented by Oxford Semiconductor on Stand 682 in Hall 12 at this year's Embedded World.
News from Oxford Semiconductor (18 January 2007)
ARM middleware leads Embedded World display
IAR Systems will feature the recently released IAR PowerPac middleware family on Stand 209 in Hall 10 at the Embedded World exhibition in Nuremberg.
News from IAR Systems (18 January 2007)
Unified design paradigm wins IEC nomination
Altium Designer 6 has been nominated as a finalist in the International Engineering Consortium's DesignVision Awards programme.
News from Altium (18 January 2007)
Design kits cut the cost of supercomputing
User Application Article Professors Kawai and Fukushige built two low-cost systems based on PLDA products designed to execute astrophysical N-body simulation.
News from PLDA (18 January 2007)
Bayley's promotion furthers growth strategy
Contract electronics manufacturer Barric has appointed Mike Bayley as Director of Business Development and Marketing.
News from Barric (18 January 2007)
Acquisitions expand global wireless certification
SGS has become the North American leader in CDMA testing by acquiring Wireless Test Systems and has reinforced its market position in Europe by purchasing the former 7 Layers UK. Brochure Available
News from SGS (18 January 2007)
Laboratories test HSDPA-enabled terminals
SGS Wireless laboratories are engaged in testing the new HSDPA-enabled terminals for the GCF and PTCRB certification programmes. Brochure Available
News from SGS (18 January 2007)
Antenna is ready for UWB consumer developments
Surface-mounting polymeric antenna is optimised for the WiMedia Alliance UWB BandGroup 1 (BG1 3.1-4.9GHz) frequency band.
News from Omron Corp (17 January 2007)
NXP pulls pin on Crolles2 Alliance
NXP Semiconductors has announced it will not extend its current co-operation in the Crolles2 Alliance beyond the initial term expiring at the end of 2007.
News from NXP Semiconductors (17 January 2007)
TSMC forges stronger CMOS alliance
NXP and TSMC are to strengthen their co-operation to include advanced R and D in CMOS process technologies as well as manufacturing partnership.
News from NXP Semiconductors (17 January 2007)
STMicroelectronics looks to share costs at Crolles
STMicroelectronics has restated its strong commitment to technology alliances with partners.
News from STMicroelectronics (17 January 2007)
Freescale rewrites technology roadmap post-Crolles
Freescale has been assessing its technology strategy and remains committed to 300mm technology and manufacturing.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (17 January 2007)
Leyland to ensure ongoing production and delivery
Zytronic has appointed Adrian Leyland as its new Production Manager to support rapid sales growth for the company's internationally award-winning projected capacitive technology touch sensors.
News from Zytronic (17 January 2007)
Offline service embeds assistance for GPS
The new AssistNow Offline service provides A-GPS assistance data that enable instant positioning over extended time periods without the need for mobile connectivity.
News from u-blox (17 January 2007)
Polymer-OLED microdisplay excites interest
MicroEmissive Displays has received a GBP 2 million order for its new polymer-OLED eyescreen microdisplay.
News from MicroEmissive Displays (17 January 2007)
MED gears up for volume OLED display manufacture
MicroEmissive Displays will start commissioning and qualification of its new production plant in the Fraunhofer IPMS in Dresden early in 2007.
News from MicroEmissive Displays (17 January 2007)
System-on-module fits space-constrained kit
Anders Electronics has a new, highly advanced system-on-module featuring Intel's 915 Express chipset, a powerful Pentium M processor and dual-channel DDR2 RAM. Brochure Available
News from Anders Electronics (17 January 2007)
Socket modems offer a choice of media
As part of its continuing expansion into the embedded applications market, Anglia has won a franchise to distribute a novel range of socket modems from Multitech.
News from Anglia (17 January 2007)
Power chip boosts safely to USB levels
Power management IC allows designers to boost voltage and provide the protection needed to simply and efficiently host a USB port on computing-intensive convergent portable systems.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies (17 January 2007)
Convertors claim top performance at 210Msample/s
Texas Instruments has added two 14 and 12bit, 210Msample/s analogue-to-digital convertors (ADCs) to its pin-compatible, high-speed ADS5546 family.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (17 January 2007)
SAW filters range from 20MHz to 2.6GHz
A catalogue describing the full Sawtron range of IF and RF SAW filters is now available from Gigahertz Marketing Solutions.
News from Gigahertz Marketing Solutions (17 January 2007)
DVD recorder processor supply recognised by LG
LSI Logic has been named a Best Supplier by LG Electronics based on an evaluation of on-time delivery, technology, product quality, performance, service, cost and responsiveness during 2006.
News from LSI Europe (17 January 2007)
Dual LDO offers flexible up/down outputs
Compact dual 2A LDO regulator is aimed at powering FPGA and microcontroller applications.
News from Micrel (17 January 2007)
Power MOSFET is flexible about its input voltage
150V MOSFET for isolated DC/DC convertors operates from a wide range, 36 to 75V universal telecommunications input and 48V fixed input systems.
News from International Rectifier (17 January 2007)
Lead cutters are easy to use and ESD safe
New from Intertronics is the Plato range of ergonomic lead cutters.
News from Intertronics (17 January 2007)
Sonet transceivers promise best-in-class jitter
Exar Corp has launched two 8bit Sonet/SDH OC-12/3 devices for industry standard optical transceiver solutions.
News from Exar (17 January 2007)
Intelligent I/O controller is VXS enabled
Vmetro is now delivering the Phoenix M6000 VXS (VITA-41) intelligent I/O controller with dual PMC/XMC sites to customers. Brochure Available
News from Vmetro (17 January 2007)
Copper cabling passes 10GBase-T parameters
Siemon's 10G 6A UTP, 10G 6A F/UTP and Category 7/Class F Tera copper cabling systems meet or exceed all 10GBase-T performance parameters dictated by the now ratified IEEE802.3an-2006 standard.
News from Solarflare (17 January 2007)
Tool generates variation-aware timing models
Variety is an ultrafast general-purpose statistical library characteriser for standard cells.
News from Altos Design Automation (16 January 2007)
Cut, strip and crimp machine handles high volumes
The Komax Alpha 355 automated cut, strip and crimp machine is designed for automotive and other high-volume high-quality applications.
News from Contax (16 January 2007)
Miniature potentiometer takes full control
RoHS-compliant miniature control potentiometer has all the features of traditional full size types.
News from Piher International (16 January 2007)
Software radio module is conduction cooled
PMC/XMC module features two 14bit, 125MHz A/Ds and a Xilinx Virtex-II Pro FPGA, and it is configured as a ruggedised module fully compliant with ANSI/VITA 20 and 42 specifications.
News from Pentek (16 January 2007)
Infineon microcontrollers top automotive benchmark
The EEMBC has published certified benchmark scores for the TC1796, the first member of the TriCore-based AUDO-NG family of automotive microcontrollers from Infineon Technologies.
News from EEMBC (16 January 2007)
Packages enhance power MOSFET thermal performance
Eight N-channel power MOSFETs in innovative PowerPAK ChipFET packages offer advanced thermal performance in a compact 3 x 1.8mm footprint.
News from Vishay Siliconix (16 January 2007)
Expo provides sneak preview of 2007 roadmap
iNEMI will preview highlights of its 2007 roadmap at the upcoming IPC Printed Circuits Expo, APEX and Designers Summit in Los Angeles, California.
News from iNEMI (International Electronics Mfg Initiative) (16 January 2007)
Acquisitions combine to make GPS more competitive
CSR has acquired NordNav Technologies and Cambridge Positioning Systems.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (16 January 2007)
Cables suit data, voice, video, audio and security
Catalogue features the most comprehensive line of home cabling solutions in the industry.
News from Belden CDT Electronics (16 January 2007)
LDO adds preregulator for wider input range
Maxim Integrated Products has released the MAX5092 low-quiescent-current, low-dropout (LDO) regulator with a boost preregulator.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (16 January 2007)
Dynamic braking resistors keep low profile
Welwyn Components has enhanced its WDBR series with the addition of a new range of ultra-low-profile dynamic braking resistors. Brochure Available
News from TT Electronics Welwyn Components (16 January 2007)
Internet Light Shop links to RS in Europe and Asia
RS Components has entered into a sales partnership agreement with Osram Opto Semiconductors, as part of the lighting semiconductor specialists' new Internet Light Shop initiative.
News from RS Components UK (16 January 2007)
Design environment supports low-power FPGAs
The latest version of the Libero integrated design environment offers full support for Actel's newest Flash-based field-programmable gate array solutions, the low-power Igloo family.
News from Actel Europe (16 January 2007)
RapidIO is serial interconnect of choice
"RapidIO is the right serial interconnect because the technology provides the optimal performance and reliability for next-generations critical embedded systems", says Tundra CEO.
News from Tundra Semiconductor (16 January 2007)
Ben-Zvi is top Israeli CEO
Kobi Ben-Zvi, CEO, President, founder and Chairman of the Board at Wintegra has received the CEO Manager of the Year Award from the Israel Management Centre.
News from Wintegra (16 January 2007)
Cordless Skype telephone is available to licence
The Dualphone 3088, a stand-alone cordless Skype telephone platform, is available as an OEM/ODM product or design service project.
News from RTX Telecom (16 January 2007)
Simulator tests all NIBP monitors
Rigel Medical has upgraded its NIBP simulator for the fast and accurate testing of all types of NIBP monitors.
News from Rigel Medical (16 January 2007)
HVMOS device model verifies display driver ICs
User Application Article Novatek has successfully verified several designs using the Synopsys NanoSim FastSpice simulator with the newly available, built-in HSpice high-voltage MOS (HVMOS) device model.
News from Synopsys (16 January 2007)
EDA tool suite features 11 upgrades
Tanner Tools 12.2 is the latest release of the Windows-based EDA tool suite for analogue, mixed-signal and MEMS design from Tanner EDA.
News from EDA Solutions (16 January 2007)
Access processors in Chinese basestation trials
User Application Article Datang Mobile is using WinPath access processors in its Super Node B, a high-capacity basestation currently participating in TD-SCDMA field trials in China, for current and future 3G deployments.
News from Wintegra (16 January 2007)
Software environment aids FPGA supercomputing
Software developer's kit includes the Xilinx Integrated Software Environment (ISE) design suite.
News from Mitrionics (16 January 2007)
eCall system benefits confirmed
Research report verifies the socioeconomic profitability of the eCall system, proposed by the European Commission.
News from Berg Insight (16 January 2007)
C compiler supports latest Freescale 8bit MCU
Byte Craft has begun shipping its C6808 Code Development System, supporting Freescale Semiconductor's advanced 8bit RS08 microcontroller (MCU) architecture.
News from Byte Craft (16 January 2007)
Powerline comms products are approved
The Universal Powerline Association has granted five new interoperable home networking powerline communications products the "UPA Plugtested" logo.
News from Universal Powerline Association (UPA) (16 January 2007)
Video processor optimises mobile power consumption
SoC based on DaVinci technology delivers high-quality video combined with power saving modes for portable audio and video applications.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (16 January 2007)
Structured ASICs to develop storage controller ICs
Bitmicro Networks has signed up to use various ChipX structured ASIC devices in the development of proprietary storage controller ICs.
News from ChipX (16 January 2007)
Management software masters the three Ms
Platform management software makes it easy to monitor, manage and maintain multiple AdvancedMC blades residing in multiple MicroTCA chassis.
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing (16 January 2007)
Aerosols clean up on PCB assemblies
3M Novec Engineered Fluids for contact cleaning, degreasing and flux removal are now available in convenient aerosol canisters.
News from 3M Electronic Materials (16 January 2007)
Analysers aid filter alignment and antenna testing
The LA19-13-02 and LA19-13-01 are PC-driven vector network analysers operating over the 3 to 3GHz range, with 100Hz resolution and a dynamic range of 80dB (typically 90dB).
News from Aspen Electronics (16 January 2007)
RoHS compliant compound meets UL specs
Silicone rubber compound is certified to meet the specialist Underwriters Laboratory specifications UL50 "Enclosures for the electronic industry" and UL508 "Industrial control equipment".
News from MTI Leewood (16 January 2007)
Heavyweights adopt image processing technologies
User Application Article VXP technology has been chosen by industry heavyweights JVC, MicroDisplay, Crestron Electronics, Momentum Data Systems and IRI Ubiteq for a variety of home theatre and video processing solutions.
News from Gennum Corp (16 January 2007)
Software accelerates FPGA design
Integrated Software Environment design suite is optimised to address today's leading design challenges: timing closure, productivity and power.
News from Xilinx (16 January 2007)
PCI Express IP meets latest specification
Denali Software's PureSpec verification intellectual property (IP) and Databahn PCIe products fully support the recently announced PCI-SIG PCI Express Base 2.0 (Gen II) specification.
News from Denali Software (16 January 2007)
Receiver mezzanines see through electronic clutter
Mercury Computer Systems announced its new Echotek Series ECV4- 2 family of mixed-signal PMC and XMC (the next-generation PMC) modules at the Bus and Board Conference in Long Beach, California.
News from Mercury Computer Systems (16 January 2007)
Short courses explain DSP for FPGAs
hueggenberg gbr is holding a series of short courses on "DSP for FPGAs" in several cities during 2007.
News from hueggenberg gbr (16 January 2007)
Desktop cases are equipped for PXI instrumentation
Using the proven technology of Schroff's ratiopacPro case, the new PXI complete systems are available in a choice of four versions designed to accommodate 8, 14, 18 or 21 PXI boards.
News from Schroff UK (16 January 2007)
The promise of silicon photonics
Research note examines the commercial and technical prospects for silicon photonics.
News from CIR (16 January 2007)
Oscillator cuts the cost of comms kit
Temperature-compensated voltage-controlled crystal oscillator enables cost reductions for many communication and other applications.
News from Bliley Technologies (16 January 2007)
Project to marry optical films with OLED materials
OLED-T and Microsharp have announced a two year DTI funded project to develop a concept product that combines optical films with OLED materials for backlighting.
News from OLED-T (16 January 2007)
AOI system is one of the best in test
Goepel Electronic has again won a "Best in Test Award" sponsored by Test and Measurement World. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic (16 January 2007)
High power laser diodes set for show launch
Bookham will unveil an expanded portfolio of high power laser diode products at Photonics West later this month.
News from Bookham (16 January 2007)
Programme cuts the cost of UPS upgrades
The "Trade-UPS" programme enable resellers to deliver additional value to their customers by offering to trade in old UPS in exchange for an eye-catching discount off the price of a new APC UPS.
News from American Power Conversion (16 January 2007)
Alliance focuses on Bluetooth audio enhancement
STMicroelectronics is to collaborate with Open Interface North America on next-generation Bluetooth audio solutions.
News from STMicroelectronics (15 January 2007)
FPGA development expands to Asia Pacific region
Asia Pacific research and development team to assist in the development of next-generation 45nm platform FPGA family.
News from Xilinx (15 January 2007)
Lab is dedicated to audio analyser calibration
Audio Precision has opened a new accredited calibration laboratory located at its factory in Beaverton, Oregon, USA.
News from Audio Precision (15 January 2007)
TV sound processors promise hi-fi performance
TV sound processor chips are intended particularly for mainstream flat-panel TV sets.
News from STMicroelectronics (15 January 2007)
Voltage monitoring circuit has eight inputs
The LTC2910 greatly simplifies voltage monitoring in the latest generation of multiple-supply systems. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (15 January 2007)
GPS receiver shipments top 5 million
u-blox America has delivered its 5 millionth GPS receiver to Mobile Crossing, an innovative manufacturer of rugged handheld GPS computers and personal navigation devices (PND).
News from u-blox (15 January 2007)
Power LEDs raise reliability in safety flashlights
User Application Article ASP has designed Cree's new XLamp 7090 XR-E Series power LEDs into its top-line Triad flashlight models.
News from Cree (15 January 2007)
Rotary switches have all applications covered
Standard and customised Grayhill single- and multi-deck rotary switch solutions cover applications warranting flexibility and ruggedly constructed switches. Brochure Available
News from EAO (15 January 2007)
Inserts ease enclosure assembly
Front-mounted inserts provide faster, more convenient and more cost-efficient alternatives to traditional rack mounting fasteners.
News from Southco (15 January 2007)
Southern show expects 5000-plus visitors
Show organiser reports record levels of visitor and exhibitor interest being shown in the forthcoming Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show.
News from European Trade and Exhibition Services (15 January 2007)
Target boards aid microcontroller development
Two new target boards for the eZ430 development tool offer designers of portable, battery-powered applications added flexibility and functionality.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (15 January 2007)
PC/104 PSU promises low noise and high efficiency
Sensoray's Model 209 PC/104 power supply has a wide input voltage range of 8 to 30V DC.
News from Sensoray (15 January 2007)
Motor driver translates to easy application
Microstepping motor driver IC combines an output drive capability of 50V and +/-1.5A with built-in translator circuitry and overcurrent protection.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (15 January 2007)
XScale boards speed wireless development
Hardware platforms and reference design boards target engineers working to develop wireless systems.
News from SDC Systems (15 January 2007)
Connection system industrialises USB 2.0 cables
Now available from international assembling distributor PEI-Genesis is the Amphenol USB Field connection system for harsh environmental conditions. Brochure Available
News from PEI-Genesis (15 January 2007)
USB modules acquire from CAN and LIN
Engineers now have an easy, cost-effective and portable solution for connecting their PCs to CAN and LIN devices and networks. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (15 January 2007)
MOSFET is made for high current switches
The KMB050N60P is an N-channel enhancement-mode MOSFET rated at 50A and 60V drain-source voltage in planar-stripe technology.
News from First Components (15 January 2007)
Light sensors save power in portable displays
Ambient light sensors feature spectral sensitivity characteristics similar to the photopic luminous efficiency of the human eye.
News from Rohm Electronics (15 January 2007)
Industrial-spec memories have SATA interfaces
PQI has released two new industrial memory products to start the New Year.
News from PQI Europe (15 January 2007)
3GSM demos to highlight new uses of M2M
International M2M specialist Telit Communications will unveil a series of innovative products at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona in February 2007.
News from Telit Wireless Solutions (15 January 2007)
Investment to boost semiconductor roadmap
Frontier Silicon has secured a GBP 16 million financing round led by new investor Mitsui Private Equity.
News from Frontier Silicon (15 January 2007)
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