News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 11 February
to Saturday 17 February 2007
M-stream technology completes live network trials
Broadcom's M-Stream software, which helps boost cellular network capacity, has successfully completed live network trials in North America.
News from Broadcom Corp (16 February 2007)
RFI cellular business now 10 years old
RFI Global Services today announced that its cellular business is now in its 10th year.
News from RFI Global Services (16 February 2007)
Preventive monitoring to protect digital TV
Pixelmetrix, the global expert in Preventive Monitoring for digital television and IPTV networks, will present its latest line of innovative devices come April at NAB 2007, Las Vegas.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (16 February 2007)
Valor gets new president from simulation company
Valor Computerized Systems has appointed Stephan Hafele as the new president of its European operations, Valor Computerized Systems NV.
News from Valor Computerized Systems (16 February 2007)
Genesis wins SMT vision award
Universal Instruments has confirmed that its Genesis GC-120Q platform has been chosen as the recipient of a prestigious SMT Vision Award.
News from Universal Instruments (16 February 2007)
White power LEDs overcome droop problem
Philips Lumileds today announced it has solved the problem of "droop", a phenomenon common to white power LEDs in which efficacy decreases as current increases.
News from Philips Lumileds Lighting (16 February 2007)
Ansoft makes net income of $6.3 million in Q3
Ansoft Corporation has announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2007.
News from Ansoft Europe (16 February 2007)
NOR Flash memory on 65nm process
STMicroelectronics has announced the availability of the 65nm PR family of NOR Flash memory.
News from STMicroelectronics (16 February 2007)
Embedded development kit for Windows CE 6.0
Digi International launched at Embedded World a development kit with board support package (BSP) for Microsoft's Windows Embedded CE version 6.0 for ARM processors and built-in wireless networking.
News from Digi International (16 February 2007)
G++ development tool for Oxford network controller
Oxford Semiconductor has announced that CodeSourcery's Sourcery G++ development tools are to be included in software development kits for its first network connectivity controller, the OXETHU954.
News from Oxford Semiconductor (16 February 2007)
Parallax ponders UK distribution rights
Parallax has expanded its distribution agreement with Future Technology Devices International (FTDI) to include the Vinculum Universal Serial Bus (USB) host controller IC.
News from Future Technology Devices International (16 February 2007)
Exception invests in future company growth
Exception, the specialist printed circuit board fabricator, is predicting significant growth in the area of micro-miniature electronics as it continues to invest in new technology and skills.
News from Exception Group (16 February 2007)
Rotary switches use Gray encoding for accuracy
Lorlin Electronics has brought out a range of 8-position coded rotary switches for control and programming functions.
News from Lorlin Electronics (16 February 2007)
Cebit comes around again
CEBIT will take place in Hannover, Germany, in March 15th - 21st, 2007 and is the world's largest trade fair showcasing digital IT and telecommunications solutions for home and work environments. Brochure Available
News from SGS (16 February 2007)
Codec and signalling chipset for telecomms
CML's new CMX865A DTMF codec and telecom signalling combo gives designers increased flexibility when designing new-generation telemetry and telephone based information systems.
News from CML Microcircuits (16 February 2007)
Optical tester guards against signal attenuation
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has launched the IQS-3150 Variable Optical Attenuator (VOA) for optical network testing and active component manufacturing applications.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (16 February 2007)
Digital video suite for IPTV set-top boxes
Ocean Blue Software, a specialist digital TV software developer, has brought out Sunrise DVB-IP, a DVB and MHEG-5 software suite for IPTV set-top boxes, with the latest Freeview standard.
News from Ocean Blue (16 February 2007)
BABT becomes Foreign Certification Body for Canada
The British Approvals Board for Telecommunications (BABT) has been appointed a Foreign Certification Body for Canada so that it can now certify radio equipment intended for the Canadian market.
News from TUV Product Service (16 February 2007)
NXP provides reception module for S-band mobile TV
Alcatel-Lucent and NXP Semiconductors are strengthening their collaboration on Alcatel-Lucent's Unlimited Mobile TV solution, which will allow delivery of broadcast mobile TV in the 2.2GHz S-band.
News from NXP Semiconductors (16 February 2007)
Dell joins HyperTransport Technology Consortium
Dell has joined the HyperTransport Technology Consortium, and will make use of HyperTransport technology in a number of its server and desktop product lines.
News from HyperTransport Consortium (16 February 2007)
Double film display has true black background
Double FSTN character display features a super high contrast, plus the great cost and reliability expected from STN LCD technology. Brochure Available
News from GPEG International (16 February 2007)
MOSFETs cut figure of merit for display switching
N-channel MOSFETs provide industry-leading system efficiency and space optimisation in plasma display panel applications.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (16 February 2007)
Soldering system expands lead-free capabilities
Remploy Electronics has installed a new lead-free wave-soldering system at its Barking manufacturing facility.
News from Remploy Electronics (16 February 2007)
Battery packs tested to IEEE1725
TUV Product Service now offers a complete advisory, testing and certification service for batteries for cellular telephone manufacturers.
News from TUV Product Service (16 February 2007)
Radio modules enable intelligent energy controls
User Application Article Easy Radio modules are at the heart of an intelligent energy management system from Envision Energy. Brochure Available
News from Low Power Radio Solutions (16 February 2007)
Alliance brings strippers and cleaners to Europe
Dynaloy and BASF have entered into an expanded sales and distribution agreement for strippers and cleaners used in the IC industry for wafer level packaging and bumping steps.
News from BASF (16 February 2007)
Promotion tops fantastic 12 months for Birkett
Product engineer Martin Birkett has been promoted by Welwyn Components to the position of Applications Engineer. Brochure Available
News from TT Electronics Welwyn Components (16 February 2007)
LED range offers price/performance options
Cree is extending its award-winning XLamp high-power LED family to offer a full range of LED performance options for portable and general illumination applications.
News from Cree (16 February 2007)
Handsets tested for hearing-aid compliance
TUV Product Services provides HAC test services covering radio frequency emissions testing as well as Telecoil/magnetic coupling testing using the Index SAR HACSAR test system.
News from TUV Product Service (16 February 2007)
PCI Express IP works with NXP PHY
DesignWare intellectual property for PCI Express supports the PXPIPE PHY interface standard from NXP.
News from Synopsys (16 February 2007)
PCI Express IP passes latest specs
PHY and digital controller IP is the first complete Gen II IP solution from a single vendor to pass the latest compliance testing at the PCI-Special Interest Group workshop.
News from Synopsys (16 February 2007)
RFID transceiver supports multiple protocols
Multiprotocol transceiver IC enables a broad range of 13.56MHz RFID interrogator designs.
News from Melexis (16 February 2007)
Custom convertor powers telecomms test equipment
Velocite Systems signs for custom 1U-high DC/DC power convertor for telecomms test equipment.
News from Bear Power Supplies (16 February 2007)
Indian universities to host VLSI design labs
STMicroelectronics is setting up joint state-of-the-art research and innovation labs at two premier Indian technology institutes.
News from STMicroelectronics (16 February 2007)
Hybrid DC/DC convertors available from stock
Solid State Supplies is increasing its stock of the more popular International Rectifier ruggedised hybrid DC/DC convertors previously built by M-3 and Advanced Analog.
News from Solid State Supplies (16 February 2007)
Controller and transceivers support all IrDA rates
Avago Technologies has added three new highly integrated, high-speed infra-red components to its product line. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (16 February 2007)
Mobile platform covers all WiMAX Wave-2 profiles
Semiconductor platform for mobile devices offers wireless connectivity conforming to the IEEE802.16e-2005 standard.
News from Redpine Signals (16 February 2007)
Test alliance expands to complex applications
Anritsu and setcom have announced a continued business and engineering collaboration to support the rapid growth in demand for complex application testing.
News from Anritsu (UK) (16 February 2007)
BGA adapters simplify board soldering
BGA socket adapter systems solve reflow temperature mismatch issues when using lead-free devices on existing boards with standard solder profiles.
News from Advanced Interconnections Corp (16 February 2007)
Fibres put under the microscope in Anaheim
Timbercon will host a special fibre optic cable testing and inspection event at the OFC/NFOEC show in Anaheim, from 27th to 29th March 2007.
News from Timbercon (16 February 2007)
Embedded processor controls automotive graphics
FPGA-based graphics system enables design engineers to quickly and efficiently design multiple automotive infotainment products based on a single electronic design.
News from Altera Europe (16 February 2007)
PCI IP core eases graphics integration
The TES Display Controller/Accelerated Vector Engine (D/AVE) PCI IP core allows systems designers to quickly integrate specific graphics functions.
News from Altera Europe (16 February 2007)
Test alliance aids ASIC implementation
A partnership with Test Spectrum will allow Integre Technologies to manage the entire ASIC development cycle, from requirements to production silicon.
News from Integre Technologies (16 February 2007)
MCUs take control of automotive motors
Microcontroller line is ideal for the next generation of industrial inverters, in particular where the drive is built into the motor, as well as many automotive applications.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (16 February 2007)
Partner programme comes to Europe
Programme provides fast access to third-party design resources for users of Renesas microcontrollers.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (16 February 2007)
Smaller MCU suits space-sensitive applications
Renesas has extended its successful M16C microcontroller lineup with a small, FLGA-package device to meet the demand for smaller micros for space-sensitive applications.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (16 February 2007)
Educational initiative sends MCUs to university
Programme aims to help university staff to set up labs and hold courses with the help of Renesas products and architectures.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (16 February 2007)
EPIA mainboards are five years old
Five years ago this month, VIA Technologies launched the first EPIA mainboards through its VIA Platform Solutions Division based on the Mini-ITX form factor it had invented three months earlier.
News from VIA Technologies (16 February 2007)
OLEDs in displays and lighting applications
The market for OLEDs used in displays and lighting applications is expected to reach US $10.9 billion by 2012 and grow to $15.5 billion by the year 2014. Brochure Available
News from NanoMarkets (16 February 2007)
Charger chips take adapter and USB inputs
Stand-alone dual-input linear battery chargers replenish single-cell Li-ion/polymer batteries from wall adapter or USB power sources. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (16 February 2007)
Compact connectors for board-to-board applications
Low-profile 1.27mm-pitch female connectors for vertical SMT board-to-board applications feature a dual entry option for design flexibility.
News from Harwin (16 February 2007)
Rear projection film rocks at Harrods
User Application Article 3M Vikuiti rear projection film and digital signage software are fronting the Harrods Rocks promotion at the prestigious London department store.
News from 3M Digital Signage (16 February 2007)
Processor to secure WLAN SoC
Gaisler Research has signed a licence agreement with Radionor Communications for the use of the Leon3 processor.
News from Gaisler Research (16 February 2007)
Community to support embedded networking
Digi International is launching an authorised developer programme for companies developing solutions that add value to its embedded networking products.
News from Digi International (16 February 2007)
Distributor judged outstanding in Northern Europe
Anglia has been named "Outstanding Regional European Distributor" by circuit protection specialist Raychem, a division of Tyco Electronics.
News from Anglia (16 February 2007)
Two dual cores boost cPCI processing power
Dual processor 6U CompactPCI single board computer features two 1.66GHz dual-core Intel Xeon ULV processors.
News from Concurrent Technologies (16 February 2007)
Safety beacons tested for compliance
TUV Product Service is one of only five type-approved laboratories worldwide that are authorised by the Cospas-Sarsat Secretariatto test 406MHz beacons.
News from TUV Product Service (16 February 2007)
Telecomms lab celebrates a quarter century
BABT has grown and developed to become a globally recognised and respected assessment body offering a complete range of certification and regulatory services for the radio, telecomms and IT sectors.
News from TUV Product Service (16 February 2007)
Power amps save handset power with bypass mode
Avago Technologies has improved its innovative CoolPAM power amplifier architecture to extend handset battery life. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (16 February 2007)
Core2 Duo based boards for the embedded world
Timed to launch with the Intel Embedded Roadmap, Kontron debuted its latest wave of technology for Intel Core2 Duo processors at Embedded World in Nuremberg.
News from Kontron UK (16 February 2007)
COM Express modules based on quad-core processors
RadiSys has launched at Embedded World two new PICMG-compatible COM Express modules and a quad core embedded server for high-performance applications.
News from RadiSys Corporation (15 February 2007)
Senko to distribute Miniflex fibre products
Miniflex has signed an agreement with Senko Advanced Components to distribute Miniflex protective tubing, Microduct and fibre installation systems throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
News from Miniflex (15 February 2007)
Bluetooth chip for multimedia handsets
User Application Article Broadcom's Bluetooth silicon and software technology have been selected by TCL Communications to enable advanced wireless multimedia features, such as music streaming, in a number of new phones.
News from Broadcom Corp (15 February 2007)
Reference design for portable multimedia devices
Broadcom has brought out a new development platform which integrates all the hardware and software components required to build advanced multimedia portable devices into a single, modular design.
News from Broadcom Corp (15 February 2007)
Thermal insulating material for power supplies
Laird Technologies' T-gard 20 insulating material provides high performance, cost-effective thermally conductive insulation for use in computer power supplies.
News from Laird Technologies (15 February 2007)
PowerVR SGX graphics accelerator for OMAP 3
Texas Instruments is using Imagination Technologies' PowerVR SGX graphics accelerator technology for its next generation application processor family, the OMAP 3 architecture.
News from Imagination Technologies (15 February 2007)
ARM7 microcontrollers have built-in LCD support
NXP's new LPC2478 microcontroller is an ARM7 Flash-based MCU with integrated LCD support; the LPC2470 is a Flashless version.
News from NXP Semiconductors (15 February 2007)
Radio remote control without extra logic chips
Radiometrix is including in some of its radio modules, a firmware version that allows simple control functions to be issued remotely without the need for a processor or dedicated logic chip. Brochure Available
News from Radiometrix (15 February 2007)
German and French channel partners for eASIC
EASIC has announced two new channel partners in Europe for its Structured ASIC devices, namely Chipeo from France and Si-Bahn from Germany.
News from eASIC Corp (15 February 2007)
Flash memory products meet future handset designs
A new family of Flash memory products from Spansion has been pre-qualified with Qualcomm's handset reference design platforms.
News from Spansion (15 February 2007)
ARM graphics processor for brown goods
Micronas has licensed the ARM Mali200 graphics processor for its next-generation TV and STB chipset design for home entertainment and multimedia applications.
News from ARM (15 February 2007)
JumpStart design kits for embedded products
Digi International's cost-effective, fully featured Digi JumpStart Kits make it easy for design engineers to develop embedded products with Digi NET+ARM modules.
News from Digi International (15 February 2007)
Siemens gets to grips with software defects
User Application Article Siemens Networks has deployed Coverity Prevent to identify critical software defects and lower software maintenance costs of its network products.
News from Coverity (15 February 2007)
Innovation Award for capacitorless memory device
The 2006 Frost and Sullivan Product Innovation Award in the field of silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology was presented to Innovative Silicon for the invention of the capacitorless memory device. Brochure Available
News from Innovative Silicon (15 February 2007)
Workshop on circuit board failure analysis
Soldertec Global and Bob Willis, of EPS, will be holding a one-day practical failure analysis workshop on Tuesday 28th March 2007.
News from Soldertec Global (15 February 2007)
Hal Combi checks gas plant for electrical safety
User Application Article Advanced electronic test technology from Clare Instruments is helping a market-leading manufacturer meet international compliance standards across a diverse range of industrial products. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments (15 February 2007)
Digital ohmmeter for low resistance measurement
The Cropico DO4A is a versatile digital ohmmeter used for low resistance measurement across a diverse range of engineering and power system safety applications. Brochure Available
News from Cropico (15 February 2007)
Protocol acceleration board boosts performance
Adax has launched the SDCIII AMC, a protocol acceleration board designed to enhance IP network performance by offering packet processing, IP security and signaling capabilities.
News from Adax Europe (15 February 2007)
T-filters provide EMI protection
Syfer Technology has brought out a new range of compact, panel-mounted T filters to provide EMI protection in a wide range of industry sectors.
News from Syfer Technology (15 February 2007)
Software for design and verification
IAR Systems has launched visualSTATE 5.4, the latest version of its state-machine embedded-design and verification tool with a tighter integration to IAR Embedded Workbench.
News from IAR Systems (15 February 2007)
MicroSD card with versatile dual adapter
Kingston Technology has brought out a special microSD card bundled with a dual adapter designed to allow maximum compatibility of microSD Flash memory cards across multiple platform devices.
News from Kingston Technology (15 February 2007)
Low-power module suits handheld devices
Based on Marvell's PXA320 microcontroller running at 806MHz, the Triton-320 module features sub 1W power consumption and is ideal for handheld devices. Brochure Available
News from Direct Insight (15 February 2007)
Company showcases range at Apex
Universal's new flagship Genesis GC-120Q platform enters the market as the fastest quad-gantry machine in the industry.
News from Universal Instruments (15 February 2007)
Multichip modules suit LIN applications
Due to their very small size, Atmel's ATA6602 and ATA6603 moules ideal for sensor node applications such as control panels, air quality, and rain/sun sensors.
News from Atmel Corporation (15 February 2007)
Solid-state storage agreement signed
Acal Semiconductors has signed a franchise agreement to partner with SiliconSystems to provide solid-state disc (SSD) storage systems for customers in the UK.
News from Acal Semiconductors (15 February 2007)
New alliance improves customer support
MPC Data has been invited into the Renesas Global Alliance programme for its track record in working with Renesas, and its microcontroller and microprocessor families.
News from MPC Data (15 February 2007)
Surround sound introduced to mobile phones
Coding Technologies' MPEG Surround software development kits (SDKs) for embedded platforms are designed to bring true surround sound to the mobile phone.
News from Coding Technologies (15 February 2007)
Software company signs up 200th customer
Varian Medical Systems iLab of Baden, Switzerland will be deploying Coverity's flagship source code analysis solution to manage and improve the quality of software developed internally.
News from Coverity (15 February 2007)
Ethernet-over-SDH/Sonet IC enables optical access
User Application Article AimValley of The Netherlands has used Fujitsu's MB87M2181 Ethernet-over-SDH/Sonet device for its BX10 product family.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (15 February 2007)
Development kit includes real-time OS
The RadiSys Multicore Development Kit provides embedded systems designers with the software tools and real-time operating systems they need to develop innovative multicore-based designs.
News from RadiSys Corporation (15 February 2007)
Low-level foundation code contract signed
Pebble Bay has been contracted by Radstone for a project to develop the low-level foundation code essential to enable Radstone's hardware to operate securely and reliably for a US-based customer.
News from Pebble Bay Consulting (15 February 2007)
Gaming solution tackles fragmentation
Tao has announced OpenKode support for its ibinary portable, native gaming solution
News from Tao Group (15 February 2007)
WEEE compliance scheme is approved
Repic has received approval from the Environment Agency for its WEEE compliance scheme.
News from Repic (15 February 2007)
Access points ease network testing
Test access points allow diagnostic access to computer networks without breaking the circuit.
News from New Forest Electronics (15 February 2007)
Development tools speed RTOS deployment
Tool enhancements for the Microware OS-9 RTOS help developers speed the time to market of high performance automotive, medical and industrial automation applications.
News from RadiSys Corporation (15 February 2007)
Embedded suite promotes natural design flow
YellowSuite is the new name for a family of advanced embedded design tools and middleware.
News from IAR Systems (15 February 2007)
Microcontroller family adds low-cost option
Lowest-cost member of the PIC18F88X family provides design engineers with a lower-cost migration option.
News from Microchip Technology (15 February 2007)
Camera module shrinks to 3mm high
CMOS image sensor is cost-efficient, ultrathin camera module solution for entry level camera phones, secondary cameras for 3G handsets and integrated notebook cameras.
News from OmniVision (15 February 2007)
IC has the meter of energy measurement
The MCP3909 energy-measurement IC combines low power consumption with an SPI interface and active power pulse output.
News from Microchip Technology (15 February 2007)
Work begins on gas plant
Air Products has broken ground on the first phase of its nitrogen trifluoride (NF3) plant in Ulsan, Korea.
News from Air Products (15 February 2007)
IC cuts automotive motor drives down to size
Miniature automotive motor driver IC will save space, reduce component count and simplify the design of DC servo applications operating in LIN environments.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (15 February 2007)
Single chip drives three-phase brushless DC motors
Driver IC brings together PWM sensorless motor control, protection functionality, an output power stage and an operational amplifier in a single 36-pin HSOP package.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (15 February 2007)
Controller is single-chip networking solution
Network connectivity controller IC provides a complete silicon and open source software platform for the development of high performance, feature-rich device networking products.
News from Oxford Semiconductor (15 February 2007)
Certification shows commitment to aerospace
Xilinx has received Stack International certification, effective January 2007, following an extensive audit.
News from Xilinx (15 February 2007)
FPGAs are optimised for aerospace and defence
Xilinx has announced availability of Virtex-4 QPRO MIL-grade family of aerospace and defence products.
News from Xilinx (15 February 2007)
Customisable controller enables smartphone concept
User Application Article A customisable SD/SDIO/CE-ATA host controller from QuickLogic Europe is a core component in Marvell's PXA3xx 3G smartphone concept platform.
News from QuickLogic (15 February 2007)
Boost convertor improves battery life
A highly integrated boost convertor supports 27V output and improves battery life in portable industrial and medical applications, such as portable diagnostic systems.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (15 February 2007)
Sponsorship supports NFC innovation
Innovision Research and Technology has thrown its weight behind the first ever European NFC competition.
News from Innovision Research and Technology (15 February 2007)
Diagnostics package covers full device lifecycle
Enterprise-class software diagnostics solution enables cross-functional development teams to collaborate on dynamic debugging, testing and QA throughout device development.
News from Wind River Systems (15 February 2007)
Filtered amp improves GPS reception
GPS low noise amplifier with integrated filter provides superior reception sensitivity and is ideal for use in handsets, in-vehicle navigation GPS receivers and GPS antennas. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (15 February 2007)
Design centres help with logic array migration
Programme aims to help designers of performance-demanding applications who are migrating to the MathStar's Arrix family of field programmable object arrays.
News from MathStar (15 February 2007)
Press-fit BNC adapter speeds assembly
A press-fit version of a BNC female/female adapter enables up to 80% reduction in assembly time. Brochure Available
News from GTK (15 February 2007)
Alliance brings cables and wireless together
International cabling supplier Belden and AirTight Networks of California have formed a strategic alliance.
News from Belden CDT (cables) (15 February 2007)
Memory-rich MCUs target real-time control
Ultra-low-power MCUs are designed for today's larger system memory requirements and allow for the development of very sophisticated real-time applications.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (15 February 2007)
Flash-based SIM cards to range up to 1Gbyte
Spansion has unveiled product roadmaps for its MirrorBit HD-SIM family, its next generation Flash memory-based SIM card solutions.
News from Spansion (15 February 2007)
Audio core set for Chinese coding duties
Penstar Technology has licensed the Diamond Standard 330HiFi Audio processor core for use in a new SoC design for cellular phones and personal media players.
News from Tensilica (15 February 2007)
DaVinci software development in the mainstream
Software development kit based on DaVinci technology is designed for use with the Windows Embedded CE operating system.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (15 February 2007)
Telecomms sector still drives DC power systems
The European DC power systems market earned revenues of Eur 545.9 million in 2006 and is projected to reach Eur 886.9 million in 2013.
News from Frost and Sullivan (15 February 2007)
Environment eases embedded Java development
PERC Pico is the first development environment for Java developers truly geared toward the creation of resource-constrained and deeply embedded hard-real-time applications and components.
News from Aonix (15 February 2007)
Frequency control products are programmable
Programmable frequency control products give design engineers more flexibility and help meet short design-cycle times.
News from MRC Components (15 February 2007)
Drivers bridge from logic to power MOSFETs
Family of high-frequency optically isolated MOSFET gate drivers is capable of driving up to 30A/1200V in industrial applications.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (15 February 2007)
Cable assemblies come from space-age research
Novel nanominiature cable assemblies incorporate the latest advances in nanotechnology and environmental tolerance.
News from Tekdata Interconnect Systems (15 February 2007)
Contacts meet military specifications
MIL-spec contacts are designed for use in a wide range of military connector series.
News from Interstate Connecting Components (15 February 2007)
Analyser evolves to handle power over Ethernet
The DTX CableAnalyzer can now validate twisted-pair cabling links that use midspan power-over-Ethernet controllers, in accordance with TIA/EIA standards.
News from Fluke Networks (15 February 2007)
Subset of Ada targets safety-critical design
Ada runtime environment is designed for applications requiring safety certification or a high-level of confidence in proven and fully tested runtime execution predictability.
News from Aonix (15 February 2007)
Debugger makes RTOS development even easier
Express Logic and Lauterbach have announced an extension to Lauterbach's kernel awareness for Express Logic's ThreadX real-time operating system (RTOS). Brochure Available
News from Express Logic (15 February 2007)
Alliance to streamline mobile device certification
Bureau Veritas and Cetecom have joined forces to meet the needs of mobile device manufacturers looking for a single solution provider offering global market access in the shortest time possible.
News from Bureau Veritas E and E Product Services (15 February 2007)
Two new faces at Cogiscan
Cogiscan has recruited Andy Lee as China Sales Manager and Mario Dion as Application Engineering Manager.
News from Cogiscan (15 February 2007)
MCUs raise performance with less power
New series features up to five times the computing power, a significant 80% reduction in power consumption (at the same performance) and greater on-chip functionality.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (15 February 2007)
Kit gets started on three-phase motor control
Starter kit is specifically designed to simplify the development of three-phase motor control solutions using the MB91F267N 32bit motor control microcontroller.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (15 February 2007)
MCU is made for automotive manufacturers
Microcontroller incorporates powerful peripheral functions and features that support a wide range of automotive and industrial applications.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (15 February 2007)
Agere signs for handset RTOS support
Enea has signed an extended supplier agreement with one of its largest customers, which could be worth up to US $5 million over the next three years
News from Enea Embedded Technology (15 February 2007)
Adapters cover a large range of popular packages
Low-cost RoHS compliant programming and test adapters are suitable for development and production applications.
News from Atomic Programming (15 February 2007)
Lenses are made from RoHS compliant glasses
LightPath's aspheric lenses are ideal for laser collimation in a wide range of applications including laser tools, telecommunications, biomedical instrumentation and chemical detection. Brochure Available
News from Pacer International (15 February 2007)
Camera has full colour on all pixels
One-piece digital colour camera is capable of acquiring accurate, high-resolution colour images using the Foveon X3 TM Pro 14M CMOS colour image sensor. Brochure Available
News from Pacer International (15 February 2007)
LCDs are fit for marine duties
Marine-grade LCDs suit demanding applications such as maritime navigation, ship automation, surveillance, light military and rugged industrial applications. Brochure Available
News from Pacer International (15 February 2007)
Player drives multimedia over networks
The Network Media Player Plus delivers high quality video, graphics and scrolling text via Ethernet to digital signage solutions. Brochure Available
News from Pacer International (15 February 2007)
Aggregation chip supports ADSL and VDSL in one
Second generation DSLAM and MSAN aggregation chip offers the highest level of integration with the scale of the features that are compliant to TR101.
News from Opulan Technologies (15 February 2007)
Software shipments top 100 million
Esmertec's software solutions have now been shipped in more than 100 million mobile handsets and consumer electronic devices.
News from Esmertec (15 February 2007)
ARC's revenue exceeds expectations
ARC International has announced its unaudited financial results for the full year ended 31st December 2006.
News from ARC International (15 February 2007)
Asus adopts single-chip Bluetooth
User Application Article Advanced Bluetooth silicon and software technology from Broadcom has been used by Asustek Computer in several new connected PDA products.
News from Broadcom Corp (15 February 2007)
Cellular platform runs Linux applications
Broadcom has demonstrated the flexibility of its cellular platform with a new reference design that can run powerful applications on the Linux operating system.
News from Broadcom Corp (15 February 2007)
Design aids mobile TV roll-out
Mobile television reference design platform includes integrated mobile TV software and a reference application that can be customised specifically for each manufacturer's handset design.
News from Broadcom Corp (15 February 2007)
Module approval eases M2M compliance
RFI Global Services and Enfora have announced the final type approval of Enfora's Enabler IIIG GSM/GPRS quad-band OEM module and commercial shipment in volume to large OEMs.
News from RFI Global Services (15 February 2007)
High-performance data-streaming modules at show
Adlink Technology is showing two members of its new line of Computers on Module (COM) boards called ETXexpress-IW400 and ETXexpress-DW400 at the Embedded World 2007 in Nuremberg, Germany. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (14 February 2007)
SoftFone chips for multimedia on low-cost handsets
Analog Devices has brought out two highly integrated baseband processors designed to enable multimedia functions in low-cost GSM/GPRS cellular phones.
News from Analog Devices (14 February 2007)
Dual channel devices have extra functions fitted
Exar Corporation has brough out two dual-channel devices: an I2C/SPI UART integrated with RS232 transceivers (XR20V2172), and a low-voltage 1.8V I2C/SPI UART with a 64byte FIFO (XR20M1172).
News from Exar (14 February 2007)
ELIPS software runs on TI building blocks
Open-Plug is making its ELIPS Framework and Application Suite available on Texas Instruments' LoCosto and OMAPV0130 OMAP-Vox products.
News from Open-Plug (14 February 2007)
Mobile TV services for Cingular subscribers
Mediaflo USA , a subsidiary of Qualcomm, has signed a definitive agreement to deliver mobile entertainment and information services to subscribers to Cingular, the new wireless unit of ATandT.
News from Qualcomm (14 February 2007)
RCATS upgrade supports HSDPA
JDSU has added features to its widely used Remote Cellular Automated Test System (RCATS) which helps cellular operators ensure high quality of mobile services.
News from JDSU (14 February 2007)
Module aids real-time measurement setups
LabWindows/CVI Real-Time takes advantage of network variables to simplify the process of transferring data between real-time and Windows applications. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (14 February 2007)
Standard guarantees codec interoperability
OpenMAX IL 1.1 defines enhanced media component interfaces to enable the rapid integration of media acceleration into streaming media frameworks on embedded devices.
News from Khronos Group (14 February 2007)
Cortex-M3-based MCUs major on motion control
Five new Stellaris microcontrollers and corresponding development kits offer increased functionality for sophisticated motion-oriented applications.
News from Luminary Micro (14 February 2007)
Accelerator Platform to develop mobile services
The Enea Accelerator Platform enables network service providers to deliver always-on connectivity and maintain a high quality of service.
News from Enea Embedded Technology (14 February 2007)
Design Compiler boosts ASIC development
User Application Article STMicroelectronics has deployed Synopsys Design Compiler topographical technology in its 90nm and 65nm ASIC design flow to speed up design time.
News from Synopsys (14 February 2007)
Customisable keys for programmable logic devices
QuickLogic has built into its low-power programmable logic devices the ability to allow unique keys and serial identification numbers to be programmed into them.
News from QuickLogic (14 February 2007)
Audio and voice engines for ARM-based systems
Spirit DSP's Spirit Audio and Voice Engines are now optimised for the ARM AudioDE platform and support all ARM RISC processors available today.
News from Spirit DSP (14 February 2007)
RealView is integrated with Virtual Platform
CoWare has announced the integration of the ARM RealView Development Suite with CoWare's Virtual Platform product family.
News from CoWare (14 February 2007)
MPEG Surround becomes an international standard
The MPEG (Moving Pictures Expert Group) has finalised the standardisations process of the MPEG Surround technique at the 79th MPEG meeting in Marrakech, Morocco.
News from Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS (14 February 2007)
Single chip FM radio transceiver on display
Silicon Laboratories is demonstrating a single-chip FM radio transceiver family at 3GSM World Congress.
News from Silicon Laboratories (14 February 2007)
Graphics processor units for multimedia apps
ARM has announced availability of two ARM Mali graphics processor units (GPUs) for mobile multimedia applications at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
News from ARM (14 February 2007)
Renesas licenses ARM processor
ARM has announced that Renesas Technology has licensed the high-performance, low-power ARM1176JZF-S processor for the development of advanced mobile/consumer electronics applications.
News from ARM (14 February 2007)
High quality image processing on a chip
NXP Semiconductors has said that it is bringing world-class image improvement techniques to mobile picture and video applications, including camcorder and downloaded video, TV-on-mobile, and more.
News from NXP Semiconductors (14 February 2007)
GPS receivers cut power and cost
Compact Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver ICs suit mobile handsets, cellular telephones and personal digital assistants (PDAs).
News from SiGe Semiconductor (14 February 2007)
Versatile chip in miniature package
Silicon Laboratories has anounced a mixed-signal 8bit MCU family that offers 100MHz CPU operation in a 5x5 mm package.
News from Silicon Laboratories (14 February 2007)
High performance chips for low cost phones
Texas Instruments has announced its third generation GSM system for the ultra low-cost handset market, specifically designed to enhance the user experience with added features and improvements.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (14 February 2007)
CEO sees thriving future for TI
Rich Templeton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Texas Instruments, has praised TI's single-chip technology, saying it will provide access to the "Internet, information and entertainment".
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (14 February 2007)
Processor core powers TI's HD platform
User Application Article ARM has welcomed the outstanding capabilities of the Texas Instruments OMAP3430 processor, integrating the ARM Cortex-A8 processor.
News from ARM (14 February 2007)
Novel coating process improves polyimide fibres
Polyimide coated fibres suit high-temperature applications in oil and gas, aerospace, sensors, defence, medical and security.
News from Fiberlogix (14 February 2007)
Design tool suite expands FPGA support
Lattice Semiconductor has announced the immediate release of its latest ispLever design tool suite update, version 6.1 Service Pack 2.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (14 February 2007)
Filter cleans up on soldering fumes
Portable filter is designed to meet requirements for the extraction of all airborne pollutants in laboratories, hospitals, pharmaceutical and electronic equipment manufacturers.
News from Flextraction (14 February 2007)
Chipset helps LG provide 3G for all
User Application Article The LG KU250 handset is powered by Qualcomm's chipset technology to deliver a wide range of advanced wireless features that meet operators' specifications.
News from Qualcomm (14 February 2007)
Platform adds more embedded mobile solutions
Open-Plug today has strengthened its adoption of Sybase iAnywhere embedded mobile solutions within Elips.
News from Open-Plug (14 February 2007)
Verification IP validates RAID interfaces
User Application Article LSI verification engineers depend on Denali's interoperable and high-quality verification solutions to deploy their PCI Express technology.
News from Denali Software (14 February 2007)
Low power signalling boasts big bandwidth
Rambus has unveiled low power signalling technologies targeted at multigigabit-per-second platforms at the International Solid State Circuits Conference in San Francisco.
News from Rambus (14 February 2007)
DC motors and fans drive automotive cooling
Automotive cooling applications provide a fast growing opportunity for the application of DC motors and ventilation modules. Brochure Available
News from Sunon (14 February 2007)
Optoelectronics design centre is affordable option
Pacer's customers can benefit from the full design and production capabilities offered by the company's optoelectronics design centre. Brochure Available
News from Pacer International (14 February 2007)
Port protection solutions in running for award
California Micro Devices is a finalist in CMP Technology's EE Times third Annual Creativity in Electronics (ACE) Awards.
News from California Micro Devices (14 February 2007)
Current transducer opens up new opportunities
Miniature IC transducer for AC and DC isolated current measurement up to 100kHz offers full isolation and high sensitivity with no insertion losses.
News from LEM UK (14 February 2007)
DIN rail supplies move beyond industrial tasks
Slimline switching power supplies address fast growing demand for low power DIN rail applications.
News from Sunpower (UK) (14 February 2007)
WEEE producer compliance scheme is approved
Valpak has been approved as a WEEE producer compliance scheme, and will be able to offer a full range of services for both B2C and B2B customers.
News from Valpak (14 February 2007)
Award recognises new business creation
Sager was the only distributor recognised by Honeywell S and C for demand creation at the company's 2007 North American sales meeting.
News from Sager Electronics (14 February 2007)
Composite video cables come in bunches
Belden now offers three of its most popular SDI/HD coaxial cables in the company's patented Banana Peel construction.
News from Belden CDT Electronics (14 February 2007)
New structure is dedicated to embedded solutions
MPC Data has unveiled a new company structure, including dedicated business groups for Windows Embedded and Embedded Linux software platforms.
News from MPC Data (14 February 2007)
Lab assesses designs for testability
Design-for-test lab reduces the time to market for new products by identifying JTAG testability issues before prototypes are assembled.
News from Asset InterTech (14 February 2007)
MMICs address high-reliability applications
Link Microtek has a family of MMIC components in LH5 leadless hermetic SMT packages, making them ideal for use in high-reliability applications in the space, industrial and military sectors.
News from Link Microtek (14 February 2007)
Processor brings HD and 3D to handset graphics
3GSM launch for first application processor to playback 720p high-definition video for high-end mobile phones.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (14 February 2007)
RTOS marks a decade of development
Integrity 10 includes a number of features that address the demanding performance and reliability requirements of next-generation complex devices. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (14 February 2007)
Upgrade for royalty-free RTOS
Small-footprint RTOS adds a raft of new features, including support for the MIPS processor architecture. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (14 February 2007)
Controller provides image quality enhancement
Enhanced display controller aims to simplify the design and reduce the component count and system power consumption of mobile phones requiring display resolution up to VGA.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (14 February 2007)
Test chamber assesses effects of dust
Compact dust chamber aids testing and monitoring of the effects of dust and similar contaminants on electronic, electrical and mechanical components and assemblies.
News from Unitemp (14 February 2007)
Allied expands North American distribution
Allied Electronics will carry Optek's full product offering, including fibre optic devices, optoelectronic components, magnetic sensors and LED components and assemblies.
News from Optek Technology (14 February 2007)
Labels demonstrate China RoHS compliance
China RoHS labels come in seven different styles including six standard formats with commonly requested environmentally friendly use period (EFUP) numbers.
News from LGInternational (14 February 2007)
Power transistor is made for Chinese basestations
High-power multistage RF power LDMOS FET is characterised for TD-SCDMA wireless basestations.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (14 February 2007)
RFICs help simplify power amplifier system designs
RF integrated circuits are capable of delivering the 100W RF output power required for GSM and Edge network basestations.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (14 February 2007)
High-performance LDOs save cost and space
Linear regulators offer output voltages down to 0.9V and employ a special composite architecture that provides extremely fast dynamic response to changing output loads.
News from ON Semiconductor (14 February 2007)
Development and debug supports 1682M systems
The CodeSymphony software development and JTAG debug environment from Corelis will support PA Semi's PA6T-1682M product and PWRficient evaluation kit.
News from Corelis (14 February 2007)
Microcontroller upgrades for networking duties
The latest addition to the eZ80Acclaim! family of 8bit MCUs is an enhanced device designed for use in Internet/intranet-based networking and communications applications.
News from Zilog (14 February 2007)
Billerbeck ushers in next phase of growth
Zilog has named Darin Billerbeck, formerly Vice President and General Manager of Intel's Flash Product Group, as its new President and CEO.
News from Zilog (14 February 2007)
Website boasts more than 200 full-spec datasheets
Aries Electronics has launched a new company website with enhanced features and an easy-to-use interface.
News from Aries Electronics (14 February 2007)
Applications of high power semiconductor lasers
International business conference on Applications of High Power Semiconductor Lasers will be held from 17th to 19th September 2007 in San Diego, California, USA.
News from Intertech-Pira (14 February 2007)
Licence to thrill with 3D handset graphics
STMicroelectronics has signed a strategic licence agreement with Advanced Micro Devices to deliver next-generation graphics technology for mobile multimedia devices.
News from STMicroelectronics (14 February 2007)
Multimedia processor brings JoY to the 3.5G world
User Application Article LG Electronics has used Nomadik multimedia application processor technology, together with the pre-integrated S60 Platform in its first S60 phone, called JoY.
News from STMicroelectronics (14 February 2007)
Multiband transceiver has global appeal
Single-chip CMOS transceiver provides global roaming capabilities with multiband UMTS and quad-band Edge.
News from Qualcomm (14 February 2007)
Mobile platform speeds GPRS handset to market
User Application Article The Broadcom CellAirity platform for mobile phone designs has been adopted by Lenovo for its recently introduced P768 multimedia GPRS handset.
News from Broadcom Corp (14 February 2007)
Resistor calibration company extends financing
Microbridge has closed a planned extension of its series B equity financing, raising an additional US $5 million in venture capital and US $12.5 million to date. Brochure Available
News from Microbridge (14 February 2007)
Two new companies join XTC Consortium
The XTX Consortium has welcomed two new companies on board, bringing total membership to nine companies.
News from Congatec (14 February 2007)
Mini-ITX carrier board on display
Mini-ITX carrier board for XTX at the Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg is equipped with many interfaces and supports all XTX embedded CPU modules.
News from Congatec (14 February 2007)
Aeroflex plans products to support 3G LTE testing
Aeroflex has outlined its initial strategy for the development of test products to support the new 3G Long-Term Evolution (3G LTE) standard.
News from Aeroflex (13 February 2007)
Mobile broadcast technology demonstrated at 3GSM
Qualcomm and Abertis Telecom are conducting a live demonstration of MediaFLO mobile broadcast technology during 3GSM World Congress 2007in Barcelona, Spain.
News from Qualcomm (13 February 2007)
Bureau snaps up certification services
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (BVCPS), a specialist in product testing, certification, inspection, and approvals management services, is to acquire Germany-based Innova Product Service .
News from Bureau Veritas E and E Product Services (13 February 2007)
Integrated test system for use in Murrayfield
Aeroflex's W-CDMA ACE 3G protocol analysis test system is a powerful, affordably priced, network emulator for design teams focusing on integration and regression testing of W-CDMA mobile devices.
News from Aeroflex (13 February 2007)
Bluetooth SIG certifies BRITS test system
Agilent Technologies and Hyper Taiwan Technology have announced Category A certification of the Bluetooth RF Integrations Test System (BRITS) by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (13 February 2007)
Rack-mounted power supplies for video applications
Honeywell Power Products (HPP) plans to demonstrate a new video rack-mount power applications centre within its booth # 12041 at the 2007 ISC West Show in Las Vegas, Nevada from 28th to 30th March.
News from Honeywell Power Products (13 February 2007)
Connectors are desinged for flexible deployment
The new MCH connectors of the series CN084 come in four diverse types.
News from Yamaichi Electronics (13 February 2007)
Hitex provides application support to NXP
NXP Semiconductors and the tool specialist Hitex Development Tools have agreed on the expansion of their long-standing cooperation.
News from Hitex Development Tools (13 February 2007)
Lapp's connectors have rugged options
Leading cable solutions provider, Lapp , announces two new series of circular connectors designed for use in applications where a versatile, compact and rugged connector is required.
News from Lapp (13 February 2007)
Two new appointments for Lapp Group
Cable solutions provider, Lapp Group, has boosted its UK sales team with two key appointments.
News from Lapp (13 February 2007)
Layer 2 and 3 managed Ethernet switch
GE Fanuc Embedded Systems has brought out the rugged RES-110 Layer 2 and 3 managed Ethernet switch.
News from GE Fanuc Embedded Systems (13 February 2007)
Leading firms jointly develop 2G and 3G handsets
NTT DoCoMo, Renesas Technology, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi Electric, Sharp, and Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications are to jointly develop a mobile-phone platform for 2G and 3G dual-mode handsets.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (13 February 2007)
Femtocell reference design for fast 3G uplinks
picoChip has announced what it believes to be "the industry's first HSUPA-femtocell reference design.
News from picoChip Designs (13 February 2007)
GPS interoberability testing in London complete
NEC Corporation, NEC Europe and SiRF Technology Holdings have successfully completed a program of assisted-GPS (A-GPS) interoperability testing in London on a commercial GPRS/WCDMA network.
News from SiRF Technology (13 February 2007)
SiRF works with Philips on low-cost 3G handsets
SiRF Technology Holdings is to collaborate with NXP Semiconductors, newly independent from Philips, to speed the development of cost-effective, location-aware 3G wireless handsets.
News from SiRF Technology (13 February 2007)
Wireless industry trends discussed 3GSM
In addition to showcasing a wide range of innovative wireless solutions, Qualcomm executives will discuss key wireless industry trends this week at 3GSM.
News from Qualcomm (13 February 2007)
Cellular chip design available in ASIC form
User Application Article Cellular3G has implemented its TopHat W-CDMA chip design in 90nm Nextreme family of structured ASICs.
News from eASIC Corp (13 February 2007)
Kamp to bring analogue/RF expertise
Peter Kamp is set to join H-Stream Wireless as Director of Analog/RF Engineering.
News from H-Stream Wireless (13 February 2007)
DSP core to drive UMTS baseband processor
User Application Article Cellular3G will integrate the high-performance Ceva-X1620 DSP into a new UMTS baseband processor targeting high-end mobile phone applications.
News from Ceva (13 February 2007)
Application processors support Windows Mobile
Marvell has extended its collaboration with Microsoft to support developers working with the new Windows Mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 6.
News from Marvell (13 February 2007)
Comms processors add cellular protocol software
Marvell has added a critical piece of 3G smartphone technology to its cellular and handheld solutions portfolio.
News from Marvell (13 February 2007)
Programming system is made for automotive duties
Automotive programming system, based on the PS Series platform, is tailored for OEM and Tier 1 and 2 manufacturers of automotive electronics systems.
News from Data I/O Corporation (13 February 2007)
Driver delivers maximum handset flash light
High-efficiency camera phone LED flash driver is the first in a new family of solid state lighting ICs.
News from NXP Semiconductors (13 February 2007)
Transceiver and baseband unite in single-chip Edge
Edge processor integrates Edge RF transceiver, all analogue and digital baseband functions and high performance multimedia and connectivity support.
News from Broadcom Corp (13 February 2007)
DSP resource board powers telecomms applications
RoHS-compliant single-lane half-length full-height PCI Express form-factor DSP farm has VoIP, audio, video and data processing capabilities.
News from Surf Communication Solutions (13 February 2007)
Imaging sensor takes processor onbaord
User Application Article MagnaChip has integrated the HiveFlex ISP 2200 processor into a new imaging sensor, the MC531EA.
News from Silicon Hive (13 February 2007)
Patents protect space-filling antenna technology
Fractal antenna pioneer Fractus has been granted key patents for space-filling antenna technology.
News from Fractus (13 February 2007)
Video cores for mobile devices
New from Imagination Technologies at 3GSM 2007 in Barcelona are the PowerVR VXE 250 and PowerVR VXD 330 video cores for mobile devices.
News from Imagination Technologies (13 February 2007)
NXP to purchase RF technologies
Silicon Laboratories has reached a definitive agreement for NXP to purchase its Aero transceiver, AeroFone single-chip phone and power amplifier product lines.
News from Silicon Laboratories (13 February 2007)
Mobile multimedia technologies on show at 3GSM
VGisitors to the Imagination Technologies stand at 3GSM 2007 can see graphics and video technologies being adopted by manufacturers now for the next generation of mobile multimedia.
News from Imagination Technologies (13 February 2007)
Distribution deal enhances crystal portfolio
Statek, a leader in the design and manufacture of ultraminiature crystals, oscillators and sensors, has appointed Euroquartz as an official specialist distributor.
News from Euroquartz (13 February 2007)
Flash-based FPGAs aid maritime safety
User Application Article Software Radio Technology uses Flash-based ProASIC3 FPGAs in its Class B Automatic Identification System Unit for marine vessels.
News from Actel Europe (13 February 2007)
Software developers join in 3GSM demos
The latest advancements in content for mobile gaming, UI, entertainment and navigation in the next generation of mobile multimedia can be seen at 3GSM 2007.
News from Imagination Technologies (13 February 2007)
Mobile TV platform supports Japanese standard
Imagination Technologies has extended the support of its multistandard mobile TV receiver platform to include the Japanese One Seg mobile TV standard.
News from Imagination Technologies (13 February 2007)
Wireless development kit covers three standards
A new wireless development kit for embedded developers is unique in supporting Bluetooth, 802.11 and GSM/GPRS.
News from Ezurio (13 February 2007)
BenQ to integrate VoIP in dual-mode handsets
BenQ has licensed HelloSoft's VoIP technologies for use in dual-mode handsets.
News from HelloSoft (13 February 2007)
Tyco recognises exceptional growth
Tyco Electronics UK has awarded Abacus Group its Distributor of the Year Award for 2006.
News from Abacus Group (13 February 2007)
Touchmonitor is made for medical applications
Elo TouchSystems is aiming its latest medical touchmonitor, the 1928L, at patient monitoring, critical care and digital radiography applications.
News from Elo Touchsystems (13 February 2007)
Storage products protect static-sensitive devices
Wide range of static safe storage products from a single source enable customers to find solutions for handling all types of static sensitive devices.
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products (13 February 2007)
WiMAX in focus at 3GSM
Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe is exhibiting its WiMAX devices, demonstrating its WiMAX solutions and unveiling its WiMAX SoC roadmap at the 2007 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (13 February 2007)
3GSM showing for 65nm handset devices
Broadcom is showcasing new 65nm products for mobile handsets and handheld devices at this week's 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
News from Broadcom Corp (13 February 2007)
Test system supports Assisted GPS development
Nemerix has standardised its GPS testing activities on Spirent's new ULTS-ADS testing platform.
News from Nemerix (13 February 2007)
Software-based GPS is hardware agnostic
CSR's E5000 GPS software is available for multiple operating systems and various hardware platforms and enables flexible application and service delivery.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (13 February 2007)
Rakon acquires C-Mac's oscillator business
C-Mac MicroTechnology has divested its Frequency Control Products Division to Rakon, a New Zealand based producer of performance quartz products and crystal oscillators.
News from C-Mac MicroTechnology (13 February 2007)
Circular connectors answer industrial demands
The popular IP68 environmentally sealed Buccaneer range covers four series and is designed to simplify design and installation while assuring easy and reliable field connection.
News from ACAL Radiatron (13 February 2007)
WiMAX gateway runs on ATCA hardware at 3GSM
RadiSys Corp and Aricent are jointly demonstrating an ATCA hardware and software platform designed specifically for WiMAX networks this week at the 3GSM World Congress.
News from RadiSys Corporation (13 February 2007)
GPS ICs gain assistance for free
Extended Ephemeris solution enables mobile devices to acquire immediate positioning information "deep-indoors", in difficult garage scenarios, and in the harshest multipath environments.
News from Nemerix (13 February 2007)
Baseband core helps Infomax hit handset targets
User Application Article Taiwan-based semiconductor vendor Infomax has completed its next generation of cellular handset chips using baseband silicon IP from Comsys.
News from Comsys Communication and Signal Processing (13 February 2007)
Voice over Wi-Fi design drives SunCorp handset
User Application Article CSR has announced that its Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) voice over Wi-Fi (VoWi-Fi) design, UniVox, has been selected by SunCorp Technologies for its first generation of Wi-Fi handsets.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (13 February 2007)
Entrepreneurial excellence recognised
Ansoft Corp executives Dr Zoltan Cendes, founder and CTO, and Nicholas Csendes, CEO, have received the Emerald Asset Management E-3 award for entrepreneurial excellence.
News from Ansoft Europe (13 February 2007)
VoWiFi design provides DECT-quality handsets
User Application Article Accton's VM8168C phones have been designed around UniVox, CSR's VoIP phone example design, which uses UniFi, the company's single-chip Wi-Fi technology.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (13 February 2007)
Programme promises early start on WiMAX handsets
Comsys is launching an early engagement programme for key customers of its ComMAX CM1100 and CM1125 processors the 3GSM World Congress.
News from Comsys Communication and Signal Processing (13 February 2007)
Chipset is first to support HSPA+
Qualcomm will sample the Mobile Data Modem (MDM) MDM8200 solution, the first chipset supporting HSPA+, by the end of 2007.
News from Qualcomm (13 February 2007)
Mobile TV receiver chip supports three standards
Qualcomm has begun sampling its Universal Broadcast Modem (UBM) chip ahead of schedule.
News from Qualcomm (13 February 2007)
Chipsets improve stand-alone-GPS performance
Qualcomm has introduced gpsOneXtra Assistance technology, an enhancement to its integrated gpsOne solution to improve stand-alone-GPS performance.
News from Qualcomm (13 February 2007)
Development kit offers new handset options
Handset development kit supports seamless integration of third-party application engines.
News from Qualcomm (13 February 2007)
Broadcast trial points to increased coverage
Qualcomm and British Sky Broadcasting have announced the successful completion of a second joint technical trial of Qualcomm's MediaFLO system in the UK.
News from Qualcomm (13 February 2007)
Chipset extends desktop experience to mobiles
Chipset is designed to make the smartphone more affordable and available to an increasing number of subscribers by enabling sub-$200 mobile broadband smartphones.
News from Qualcomm (13 February 2007)
Smart fabric interfaces on show at 3GSM
Designs combine a range of complementary technologies including Bluetooth, USB and wearable LCD solutions with Eleksen's ElekTex smart fabric touchpads.
News from Eleksen (Peratech) (13 February 2007)
Quad-MAC DSP core to power WiMAX baseband
Comsys has licensed the Ceva-X1641 quad-MAC DSP core for its latest generation of WiMAX baseband processors.
News from Comsys Communication and Signal Processing (13 February 2007)
High density SS7 controller handles more trunks
High density SS7 controller for NGN convergence platforms offers up to eight trunks and therefore increased connections per system.
News from Adax Europe (13 February 2007)
Handset camera module focuses instantaneously
TrueFocus revolutionises camera technology by offering true "point-and-shoot" capability where the entire image is always in focus and always available for instant one-click capture.
News from OmniVision (13 February 2007)
Alliance aims for high-end multimedia handsets
Renesas Technology has announced a co-operation agreement with Nokia, bringing the benefits of S60 on Symbian OS to Renesas' SH Mobile application processor supporting S60 3rd Edition software.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (13 February 2007)
SoC combines 3.2Mpixel sensor with processor
Imaging SoC to incorporates both industry leading image sensor and pixel technology, image processing and a digital auto-focus engine.
News from MagnaChip Semiconductor (13 February 2007)
Framework in the running for 3GSM innovation award
Open-Plug is demonstrating the innovative features and numerous benefits of its ELIPS Framework and Application Suite at 3GSM World Congress 2007 in Barcelona.
News from Open-Plug (13 February 2007)
3G transceiver does away with SAW filters
CMOS RF transceiver provides a complete solution for 3G mobile terminals based on the W-CDMA air interface standard.
News from Analog Devices (13 February 2007)
Agreement enhances platform for mass market phones
Open-Plug and Jataayu Software have strengthened their partnership by finalising a licence agreement.
News from Open-Plug (13 February 2007)
Mobile processor to run latest Symbian OS
NTT DoCoMo, Renesas Technology, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi Electric Corp and Sharp Corp are developing an SH-Mobile G2 single chip 3G platform that supports Symbian OS v9.3.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (13 February 2007)
Receiver and antenna combine for drop-in GPS
RF antenna module integrates a high performance and low power GPS receiver IC with Antenova's high efficiency single ended internally balanced antenna technology.
News from Antenova (13 February 2007)
RF front-end module saves space in handsets
Module integrates FBAR-based duplexer with advanced power amplifier technology to create the industry's smallest integrated RF front-end module for UMTS Band 1 handsets. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (13 February 2007)
QSFP interface meets need for speed
Quad small form-factor pluggable product offering is compatible with the QSFP multisource agreement and combines optimal real estate, power and port density.
News from Molex UK (12 February 2007)
Test cases approved for HSUPA protocol compliance
3GPP HSUPA protocol conformance test cases are validated for use on the PTS protocol test system.
News from Anritsu (UK) (12 February 2007)
Embedded arrays are novel ASIC option
Embedded arrays are based on configurable logic combined with standard cell I/O and memory structures, optional mixed-signal IP, all matched exactly to application needs.
News from ChipX (12 February 2007)
Microcontrollers spread reach across Europe
Cyan Technology has appointed the Spectrum Group of independent sales, marketing and operations (ISMO) organisations to assist development of its business across Europe.
News from Cyan Technology (12 February 2007)
Connectors and cables on show in Birmingham
A full range of connector products and cable assemblies will be on show at the forthcoming Mtec Exhibition in Birmingham. Brochure Available
News from Fischer Connectors (12 February 2007)
Ballast chip simplifies multiple-lamp circuits
High-voltage IC integrates PFC, ballast control and 600V half-bridge driver in a compact 16-lead SO package.
News from International Rectifier (12 February 2007)
Embedded controllers accelerate PXI testers
PXI and PXI Express controllers deliver a performance improvement of more than 100% compared with systems running traditional single-core processors. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (12 February 2007)
Low-power MCU boasts triple the performance
Microcontrollers address an array of demanding applications including ePOS, telematics, security, access control, pay phones, consumer, motor control and networking.
News from Cyan Technology (12 February 2007)
Manufacturing technology eases LCD upgrades
Hitachi has successfully developed a manufacturing technology suitable for producing low-temperature polysilicon on existing amorphous TFT production lines.
News from Hitachi Europe - Display Products Group (12 February 2007)
Power MOSFETs come in small packages
ON Semiconductors new power MOSFETs come in tiny SOT-723 packages for use in portable products.
News from ON Semiconductor (12 February 2007)
College and Powerlase research laser light sources
Powerlase, a manufacturer of diode-pumped solid state (DPSS) lasers has announced a research collaboration with University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland.
News from Powerlase (12 February 2007)
MPEG Surround Sound broadcast demonstration
Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS is demonstrating a DVB-H transmission in 5.1 MPEG Surround sound at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, booth 2A126.
News from Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS (12 February 2007)
Mplicity uses Formality for equivalence checking
Mplicity, a specialist in multicore IC design implementation, has standardised on Synopsys equivalence-checking software and retiming verification for customers of Mplicity's CoreUpGrade offering.
News from Synopsys (12 February 2007)
High-resolution graphics for harsh environments
Aitech Defense Systems' dual-head graphics PMC enables the simultaneous display of two independent streams of high-resolution graphics and can be used in harsh environments.
News from Aitech Defense Systems (12 February 2007)
MAX16819/MAX16820, high-efficiency LED drivers
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX16819/MAX16820, high-efficiency LED drivers for architectural, industrial, and automotive lighting applications.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (12 February 2007)
Chip on board simulation for medical products
PerkinElmer Optoelectronics is to showcase its Chip-on-Board (COB) LED systems at the eighth annual Strategies in Light conference and exhibition in San Jose in February.
News from Perkinelmer Optoelectronics (12 February 2007)
Interphase announces 2006 profits up on last year
Interphase Corporation, a supplier of next-generation networking technologies, has reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended 31st December, 2006.
News from Interphase Corp (12 February 2007)
Single chip DVB-H for small devices
Frontier Silicon has announced a single-chip IC (integrated circuit) for DVB-H broadcast mobile digital TV (MDTV), enabling longer battery life, smaller handset form factors and faster time-to-market.
News from Frontier Silicon (12 February 2007)
Pickering switch matrix earns ACE nomination
Pickering Interfaces has been named a finalist in CMP Technology's EE Times third Annual Creativity in Electronics (ACE) Awards for Test and Measurement.
News from Pickering Interfaces (12 February 2007)
New switching regulators' products come small
Recom has added three new series to its R-78 range of switching regulators, which cover wide input voltage ranges and higher output currents without increasing the tiny SIP3 footprint!
News from Recom International Power (12 February 2007)
Scotland goes to Barcelona for GSM
Forty Scottish wireless and mobile specialist companies are heading for this year's global gathering for the industry, the 3GSM conference, which opens in Barcelona this week.
News from Wireless Innovation (12 February 2007)
Differential drivers have low distortion
Analog Devices has extended its family of differential amplifiers by introducing two new devices with distortion levels 10dB lower than competing devices.
News from Analog Devices (12 February 2007)
SiRF plans major push at 3GSM World Congress
SiRF Technology Holdings is preparing several new product, platform, alliance and technology announcements at the upcoming 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
News from SiRF Technology (12 February 2007)
SiRF Skyhook combine positioning systems
SiRF Technology Holdings, a provider of GPS silicon and location software, has licensed Skyhook Wireless's Wi-Fi Positioning System to create a single positioning system for wireless carriers.
News from SiRF Technology (12 February 2007)
MCU evaluation kit includes IAR's workbench
Evaluation kit functions as both an evaluation platform for the Stellaris LM3S811 microcontroller and a serial in-circuit debug interface for any Stellaris MCU-based target board.
News from Luminary Micro (12 February 2007)
Real-time spectrum analyser is tester of the year
DesignVision 2007 Award for Test and Measurement Equipment goes to Tektronix RSA6100A Series real-time spectrum analyser. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (12 February 2007)
picoChip is one to watch
picoChip has been chosen as one of the top three companies in the Real Business/O2 "50 to watch in mobile" report.
News from picoChip Designs (12 February 2007)
I/O boards offer multiple connection options
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