News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 29 April
to Saturday 5 May 2007
copper cables for 10Gbit/s Ethernet
Two reliable, easy-to-install and standard compliant Class E cabling systems based on copper technology enable 10Gbit/s connectivity.
News from Datwyler (UK) ( 4 May 2007)
Employment agency undertakes major process review
A leading provider of employment services for disabled people has embarked on a major process review covering all its manufacturing sites to prepare the organisation for expected high growth in 2007.
News from Remploy Electronics ( 4 May 2007)
Companies combine to verify wireless equipment
Companies collaborate to produce an integrated and efficient means of verifying baseband designs with dynamic, accurate, bidirectional network simulations of embedded systems.
News from Anite Telecoms ( 4 May 2007)
Software to improve back-end processes
An engineering company is expanding its use of manufacturing information management software to broaden the deployment of technology around the company.
News from Aegis Europe ( 4 May 2007)
Assembly and test specialist named best supplier
A leading independent provider of semiconductor testing and assembly services, has been named Supplier of the Year by a memory specialist for its response to the client's wafer-sort requirements.
News from Spansion ( 4 May 2007)
Four-lane bridge for backwards cmpatibility
Four-lane bridge allows new PCIe based host systems to connect to legacy PCI-X and PCI I/O devices.
News from Tundra Semiconductor ( 4 May 2007)
Processors and memories meet military specs
Components meet stringent reliability requirements for computers operating in technically advanced military and commercial aerospace conditions.
News from Honeywell Defense and Space Electronic Systems ( 4 May 2007)
Reliability tool for LEDs
Reliability analysis tool lets lighting designers confidently determine lifetime performance of LEDs under different operating conditions.
News from Philips Lumileds Lighting ( 4 May 2007)
European distribution agreement for laser devices
Distribution agreement for laser diodes in the print and imaging, defence, display, and medical devices markets in UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Spain and Italy.
News from Intense ( 4 May 2007)
Recycling company makes US acquisition
One of North America's largest recyclers has had its end-of-life recycling assets acquired by a UK recycling company.
News from Sims Recycling Solutions ( 4 May 2007)
Plextronics makes Red Herring 100 Spring list
A world leader in active-layer technology for electronic devices, is a recipient of Red Herring 100 Spring, an award given to the top 100 private technology companies based in North America.
News from Plextronics ( 4 May 2007)
Focused IR technology excites rework interest
Focused infra-red rework specialist PDR received much interest from visitors to its stand at this year's SMT exhibition.
News from PDR SMT/BGA Rework Solutions ( 4 May 2007)
M2M module boosts automotive security
User Application Article AutoGuard and Insurance uses the GE864 M2M module to power its vehicle protection and monitoring products.
News from Telit Wireless Solutions ( 4 May 2007)
Inside tomorrow's consumer electronics
Jack Harding, Chairman, President and CEO of eSilicon Corporation, has been named as keynote speaker at the second annual Logic NVM event in Santa Clara, California.
News from Impinj ( 4 May 2007)
Module plugs in to power prototype designs
The latest addition to the Schmartboard prototyping system allows users to power up circuits with one of seven voltages.
News from Schmartboard ( 4 May 2007)
Production test on show in Stuttgart
R and S Gedis will showcase its solutions for automotive production at Testing Expo 2007 in Stuttgart from 8th to 10th May. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 4 May 2007)
Microsoft rewards embedded excellence
Texas Instruments has been recognised by Microsoft with the North American Windows Embedded Partner Excellence Award 2007.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 4 May 2007)
Pb-free solder paste is top innovation
Indium5.1AT Pb-free solder paste has won the Innovation Award at Nepcon China.
News from Indium Corporation of America ( 4 May 2007)
Codec goes asynchronous for flexible clocking
Novel 24bit audio codec supports asynchronous operation, allowing the A/D convertor and D/A convertor to operate with independent clocks.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 4 May 2007)
Wireless applications continue growth for GaAs
Five year forecast predicts that the GaAs market will enjoy a CAAGR of 12%, growing from US $3 billion in 2006 to over $5 billion by 2011.
News from Strategy Analytics ( 4 May 2007)
Custom screening cans come quickly
Prototype and custom RFI screening cans are available in just three days with no premium charge.
News from Tecan ( 4 May 2007)
P-OLED licensee moves to volume manufacturing
Cambridge Display Technology licensee MicroEmissive Displays has opened its volume manufacturing facility for P-OLED based microdisplays.
News from Cambridge Display Technology ( 4 May 2007)
Displays plant opens for business
MicroEmissive Displays has formally opened its new volume manufacturing facility.
News from MicroEmissive Displays ( 4 May 2007)
Medical mannequin runs on Li-ion cells
User Application Article Medical Education Technologies is using Saft lithium-ion batteries to power a portable human patient simulator called iStan. Brochure Available
News from Saft Lithium Battery Division ( 4 May 2007)
Distributors prove market expertise
Lord Corporation has set up a new network to distribute its industrial electronics products and technologies.
News from Lord Corporation ( 4 May 2007)
Silicone elastomer protects critical components
User Application Article Two-comportment silicone elastomer enables a new technology to protect mission-critical electronic components from damage due to heat, shock and vibration.
News from Lord Corporation ( 4 May 2007)
Slimline switchers slide in small spaces
Narrow profile power supplies are available in over 150 models that provide from 3.3 to 125V and deliver up to 288W in applications where other supplies won't fit. Brochure Available
News from Acopian Power Supplies ( 4 May 2007)
Libraries are freed up for design shrinks
User Application Article Global Unichip has used Liberate to retarget a 90nm library from 1.2 to 1V.
News from Altos Design Automation ( 4 May 2007)
Kukura to steer architectural issues
PrismTech Senior Consultant Bob Kukura had been elected to the Object Management Group's (OMG) Architecture Board (AB).
News from PrismTech ( 4 May 2007)
Results make strategic changes necessary
Virage Logic Corp has reported second quarter financial results, with reduced revenues of US $10.6 million.
News from Virage Logic ( 4 May 2007)
Third quarter is stronger than expected
JDSU has reported results for its fiscal 2007 third quarter ended 31st March 2007, highlighted by a net loss of US $14.2 million.
News from JDSU ( 4 May 2007)
Hall switch has a finger on the pulse
General-purpose Hall-effect bipolar switch is optimised for applications where pulsing the supply line is used to conserve power.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 4 May 2007)
Award recognises contribution to industry
SEMI has recognised Representative George Miller with the industry's 2007 North American Government Leadership Award.
News from SEMI ( 4 May 2007)
Storage semiconductor company sees revenue boost
Storage semiconductor specialist grew Q1 revenue by 17%
News from Silicon Image ( 4 May 2007)
Solar cables can be used in all climates
A new family of solar cables is robust and comes with TUV and UL approvals, making it suitbale for use in all climate zones around the world.
News from Huber+Suhner ( 4 May 2007)
Design-led distributor expands into Germany
A global distributor with annual sales of more than US $700 million, has entered the German market, and is seeking to carve out a niche as a design-led distributor.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp ( 3 May 2007)
Chips come in small packages for low power
Lane extender chips combine small size with functions to enable the production of active cables which reduce interconnect power by hundreds of kilowatts.
News from Quellan ( 3 May 2007)
Decoders for use with Dolby Digital Plus equipment
A Dolby Digital Plus 7.1-channel decoder designed for HD DVD players and set-top boxes complements a Dolby Digital Plus 5.1-channel decoder/convertor used for backwards compatibility.
News from Tensilica ( 3 May 2007)
Medical instrument company joins Continua Alliance
A new member for the Continua Health Alliance, an industry body aimed at promoting interoperability across emerging technology-based health and wellness applications.
News from Toumaz Technology ( 3 May 2007)
Centre space encoder for automotive applications
A 60/40 centre-space encoder has a large-diameter knob for easy use.
News from Panasonic Industrial Europe ( 3 May 2007)
Active-current oscilloscope probes
Agilent's new family of wide-bandwidth, active current probes for oscilloscopes are based on hybrid technology.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 3 May 2007)
Manufacturing test system for WiMAX equipmet
The Agilent MXZ-1000 supports both fixed (802.16-2004) and mobile (802.16e-2005) "last mile" broadband wireless access systems using a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint architecture.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 3 May 2007)
Memory IP company joins prime IP partner program
Memory IP designer joins IP partner program to make available its technology including encryption keys, access and authentication codes, and high-bandwidth digital content protection (HDCP) keys.
News from Chip Estimate Corp ( 3 May 2007)
Q1 results show boom in revenues
MathStar, a fabless semiconductor company specialising in high-performance programmable logic, has announced improved revenue figures for its first quarter.
News from MathStar ( 3 May 2007)
On appoints new COO
New COO for ON Semiconductor has an extensive CV having worked for many leading players in the industry.
News from ON Semiconductor ( 3 May 2007)
Serial loopback tests network equipmet
Timbercon has introduced a vast array of connectivity solutions.
News from Timbercon ( 3 May 2007)
Set-top-box software to add broadband access
Ocean Blue Software is working with the DTG standards design group to develop broadband support for MHEG-5, the system behind red button services on digital TV.
News from Ocean Blue ( 3 May 2007)
Software puts Skype on non-Asterisk designs
Pika has enhanced its Pika Connect for Skype portfolio by now also facilitating connections between non-Asterisk environments and Skype.
News from Pika Technologies ( 3 May 2007)
USB drivers are made for embedded systems
Driver software offers easy interfacing between embedded systems and the Universal Serial Bus.
News from Computer Solutions ( 3 May 2007)
Solid state relays have global appeal
Global distribution agreement covers solid-state relays, I/O modules and mounting boards.
News from Digi-Key Corporation ( 3 May 2007)
Sysgo tops embedded Linux survey
Market survey ranks Sysgo as number one commercial embedded Linux supplier.
News from Sysgo ( 3 May 2007)
Intel leads desktop graphics, with Nvidia rising
The first quarter of 2007 was disappointing overall in terms of graphics chip shipments, but some suppliers have reason to celebrate.
News from Jon Peddie Research ( 3 May 2007)
3U PXI chassis ruggedises portable instruments
The PXIS-2690P is billed as the world's first 14-slot 3U portable PXI chassis fully compliant with the PXI specification, rev 2.2. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology ( 3 May 2007)
Optical inspection system reads 2 and 3D at once
The new Siplace OS inline inspection system will be demonstrated on Stand D30 at the Nepcon UK show.
News from Siemens A&D Electronics Assembly Systems ( 3 May 2007)
Evaluation systems assess assembly reliability
Ion migration and lead free solder evaluation systems address problems with high density assemblies using lead free solder.
News from Unitemp ( 3 May 2007)
Revenues illustrate continued Bluetooth domination
CSR has recorded unaudited first quarter revenues of US $160.1 million - 19% higher than the same quarter in 2006.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio ( 3 May 2007)
Unger and Fanet add experience to board
Industry-renowned entrepreneurs Tim Unger and Alain Fanet join the Coresonic board of directors.
News from Coresonic ( 3 May 2007)
Keynote to educate SoC designers
Nemerix Vice President of Marketing Lewis Boore will present a keynote speech at the 5th ConfigCon Conference in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
News from Nemerix ( 3 May 2007)
Verification IP confirms NIC compliance
User Application Article NetXen has used Denali's PureSpeed verification IP to demonstrate the compliance of its latest 10GbE intelligent network interface cards for blade, rack and tower servers.
News from Denali Software ( 3 May 2007)
Power supply portfolio expands by 700 plus
RS Components has added more than 700 new products to its existing range of over 2000 power supplies to create its RS Power Supply Solutions.
News from RS Components UK ( 3 May 2007)
Agency is a switch for connector specialist
German connector manufacturer Marquardt has appointed Quadrant to represent its standard switch ranges in the UK, both directly and through its UK distribution network.
News from Quadrant Connections ( 3 May 2007)
Card connectors keep a lower profile
Fujitsu Components Europe has released the lowest profile connector currently available for micro SD cards. Brochure Available
News from Fujitsu Components Europe ( 3 May 2007)
Physical layer interface IP is ready for 65nm
Next-generation 65nm serial-interface IP supports both 3 and 6Gbit/s Serial ATA hard disk drives for mobile and desktop computing applications.
News from STMicroelectronics ( 3 May 2007)
Universal remote choice is pSEL backlight
Pelikon has won a contract to supply the backlights to the fully functional remote control for a major satellite radio service provider for the home.
News from Pelikon ( 3 May 2007)
Cardiac monitor takes Blackfin to heart
User Application Article Lechnologies Research uses the Blackfin processor in a novel atrial fibrillation monitor.
News from Analog Devices ( 3 May 2007)
Antenna chip answers mobile TV complaints
Small-form-factor high-performance passive low-cost antenna chip can be used for multiple mobile TV formats.
News from Siano Mobile Silicon ( 3 May 2007)
Fanless system handles factory environments
The Nexcom 3200 fanless embedded system has been specifically designed for use within factory environments. Brochure Available
News from Nexcom UK ( 3 May 2007)
Chip-maker alliance to aid WiMAX development
Anite and Beceem Communications have agreed align product roadmaps as part of a deep technical collaboration for WiMAX 802.16e.
News from Anite Telecoms ( 3 May 2007)
Profiling tools to be demonstrated at Nepcon
SolderStar will show its latest hardware and software tools for assembly process temperature profiling at the Nepcon UK 2007 show in Birmingham.
News from SolderStar ( 3 May 2007)
Dispensing systems have all media covered
Easy-to-use micro-air dispensing systems combine affordability with high accuracy and repeatability for exceptional results. Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 3 May 2007)
Implantable transceiver makes medical link
Ultra-low-power RF transceiver SoC is designed for use in implanted medical devices, programmers and monitoring basestations.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor ( 3 May 2007)
High accuracy for high-current regulations
The LTC3823 is a synchronous step-down DC/DC controller with differential output voltage sensing, fast transient response, integrated phase-lock loop synchronisation and output voltage tracking. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 2 May 2007)
Revenues grow and losses recede at foundry company
Tower Semiconductor, an independent specialty foundry, has announced first quarter 2007 financial results.
News from Tower Semiconductor ( 2 May 2007)
Finnish distributor covers Scandinavia
Finnish distributor Etherma Skandinavia has been signed to market Extech Instruments' test and measurement products in Scandinavia.
News from Extech Instruments ( 2 May 2007)
Alliance to ensure mixed-signal interoperability
ATEEDA has joined the Synopsys in-Sync programme to develop and support interoperability between its mixed-signal test tool and the Synopsys HSpice simulator.
News from ATEEDA ( 2 May 2007)
Course covers CAN and CANopen
One day training course introduces participants to CAN technology through to CANopen basics.
News from Warwick Control Technologies ( 2 May 2007)
Experts speak on current and future networks
Seminar aims to bring suppliers at all tier levels up to date on the latest developments and trends in the area of automotive and automation databus communication technology.
News from Warwick Control Technologies ( 2 May 2007)
In-vehicle networking technology explained
Training course is aimed at automotive engineers and technicians who want to get a good basic understanding of in-vehicle networking technology.
News from Warwick Control Technologies ( 2 May 2007)
Analogue input cards add programmable FPGAs
High-speed analogue input XMC modules with the latest generation Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA are ideal for real-time applications such as electronic counter measures, radar and telecomms. Brochure Available
News from Vmetro ( 2 May 2007)
Radiation-tolerant FPGAs power infra-red sounder
User Application Article ITT uses Xilinx Virtex-II QPro radiation-tolerant field programmable gate arrays in the Cross-track infra-red sounder.
News from Xilinx ( 2 May 2007)
Microchip tops the billion dollar mark
Microchip Technology has reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, with net sales for the year up 12% on the previous year.
News from Microchip Technology ( 2 May 2007)
Catalogue collates industrial computing lines
Extensive 174-page brochure contains detailed product specifications, marketing material and ordering information for all of Nexcom's range of industrial computer solutions. Brochure Available
News from Nexcom UK ( 2 May 2007)
Top UK photonics event returns to Coventry
This year's Photonex, set for 17th and 18th October 2007 at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, promises to be the biggest and best to date.
News from Xmark Media ( 2 May 2007)
Speedy access to circular assemblies
PEI-Genesis offers Amphenol VG95234 multipin circular connectors fully assembled in 48 hours. Brochure Available
News from PEI-Genesis ( 2 May 2007)
Waveform generator tests serial data receivers
The Tektronix AWG7000 arbitrary waveform generator has been approved for direct synthesis testing of Serial ATA data receivers. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 2 May 2007)
Cabling catalogue claims biblical proportions
The latest Wadsworth catalogue features more than 2000 product lines.
News from Wadsworth Electronics ( 2 May 2007)
Production tester ensures meter compliance
User Application Article An integrated test cell developed around the Hal production line test system ensures regulatory compliance for Ampy Metering. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments ( 2 May 2007)
Auto makers to use more sensors
Study predicts that the market for automotive sensors will reach US $11.2 billion in 2007, a year-on year growth of 10.7%.
News from Strategy Analytics ( 2 May 2007)
Power analyser is a class of its own for R and D
DC power analyser is claimed to provide unrivalled productivity gains when sourcing and measuring DC voltage and current into a device under test.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 2 May 2007)
Modules put more power into test systems
Additional modules extend the N6700 low-profile modular power system to 300W.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 2 May 2007)
AdvancedTCA system is ready for boards
AdvancedTCA system is modular, scaleable and stackable, offering an unprecedented level of both flexibility and cost savings.
News from Carlo Gavazzi Computing Solutions ( 2 May 2007)
Atmel sheds unwanted fab
Atmel Corp has sold its Irving, Texas wafer fabrication facility for approximately US $38 million in cash.
News from Atmel Corporation ( 2 May 2007)
Smart sensors make multiple microwave measurements
Microwave power meters cover power measurements from 200pW to 200mW at frequencies up to 18GHz.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 2 May 2007)
Image reject mixer for point-to-point radio
Mimix Broadband introduces a 10.0 to 34.0GHz image reject mixer offered in a low cost, 4x4mm QFN surface mount plastic package that is RoHS compliant.
News from Mimix Broadband ( 1 May 2007)
Common-mode current-sense monitors
A pair of voltage-output, high-side current sense monitors have a wide common-mode input range of -16 to +80V.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 1 May 2007)
Miniature radio module operates at low power
A miniature 868MHz OEM RF module is for use with battery powered equipment.
News from One RF Technology ( 1 May 2007)
Rapid runs away with Camden deal
Camden Electronics, a leading UK supplier of PCB terminal blocks has signed a franchised distribution agreement with Rapid Electronics.
News from Camden Electronics ( 1 May 2007)
ZigBee module comes in very small size
A system on chip (SoC) based ZigBee solution will be on display at RF and Hyper in Paris and at the Hanover Industry Fair.
News from One RF Technology ( 1 May 2007)
Testing side panels for NASA's jet propulsion lab
A $2m contract by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Centre for the design, manufacturing, testing and delivery of fully integrated solar panels for the Mars Cruise Stage spacecraft.
News from Emcore Corp ( 1 May 2007)
Swiss connection comes to UK
A leading distributor of electronic, electromechanical and industrial components is to distribute a wide range of RF connectors, cable assemblies, high-performance test leads and antennas.
News from RS Components UK ( 1 May 2007)
Collaboration on WiMAX test development and sales
Two test specialists have entered into a worldwide distribution agreement for the sale and support of the WiMAX RF Conformance Test and WiMAX Protocol Conformance Test systems.
News from Aeroflex ( 1 May 2007)
Panel discussion of the long-tail world
Panel discussion entitled "Managing NBOs in a Global Marketplace and a Long Tail World" will include participants from point-of-sale specialists and distribution/logistics companies.
News from Beganto ( 1 May 2007)
Convertor has high efficiency for comms market
A drop-in replacement DC/DC convertor platform, the PKY4716PI, makes use of the industry standard full-brick format and footprint, making it an excellent drop-in replacement for enhanced performance.
News from Ericsson Power Modules ( 1 May 2007)
Dubash to take Bluewater to the next level
Bluewater Systems has promoted Sales Director Sarosh Dubash to Chief Executive Officer.
News from Bluewater Systems ( 1 May 2007)
NI grows income in a tough quarter
National Instruments has reported first quarter revenues of us $172 million. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 1 May 2007)
Recaldini takes charge of LCD franchises
Trident has appointed Bruno Recaldini as Senior Product Manager with specific responsibility for the company's liquid crystal display franchises.
News from Trident ( 1 May 2007)
Larkins to direct operations
Promotion rewards more than two years outstanding service and 20 years' experience in engineering and project management.
News from Triteq ( 1 May 2007)
Low-cost audio cable has full floating shield
Crimson is the new budget interconnect from Chord, and is designed to replace both the Chord Calypso and Chord Chrysalis cable lines.
News from Chord Company ( 1 May 2007)
Quantel cleans stencils without solvents
User Application Article A new solvent-free cleaning system gives Quantel the highest standards of cleaning for screen printer foils.
News from Contax ( 1 May 2007)
COM Express module is Core2 Duo supercomponent
High performance Intel Core2 Duo COM Express module is designed to appeal to a wide range of vertical embedded markets.
News from Axiomtek ( 1 May 2007)
4G Systems signs for OFDM/OFDMA IP
Qualcomm has licensed 4G Systems to develop, manufacture and sell OFDM/OFDMA modem card and router products for high-speed broadband wireless access.
News from Qualcomm ( 1 May 2007)
Registered DIMMs range up to 8Gbyte
RoHS-compliant 8Gbyte four-rank DDR2 VLP DIMMs are designed for the high-density server market.
News from Viking InterWorks ( 1 May 2007)
Small claims for novel detection switch
Ultrasmall surface-mount detection switch is ideal for miniaturised and lightweight applications.
News from Omron Electronics ( 1 May 2007)
Tank control contract is extended
Radstone Embedded Computing has received an extension to its contract to supply processor and graphics boards for the US Army's M1A2 Abrams tank.
News from Radstone Embedded Computing ( 1 May 2007)
MSC is named as third French distributor
Hitachi Display Products Group has extended its distribution agreement with MSC to cover the French market.
News from Hitachi Europe - Display Products Group ( 1 May 2007)
MEMS switch boosts ATE switching frequencies
SPDT MEMS switch offers a step improvement in bandwidth and linearity over competing solutions, while occupying significantly less area and consuming less power.
News from Teravicta Technologies ( 1 May 2007)
Carbon film resistors are cost-effective option
Commercial grade low power carbon film resistors offer high quality performance for applications that do not require surge protection or precision tolerances.
News from IRC Wirewound and Film Technologies ( 1 May 2007)
Miniature convertors are big on safety
Eight new single-output devices are billed as the world's smallest UL60950 safety standard approved 1W convertors. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions ( 1 May 2007)
Data acquisition hardware works with Vista
The popular Measurement Computing range of affordable USB and PCI-based data acquisition hardware is now compatible with the latest PC operating system. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 1 May 2007)
Design software cuts 65nm TV chip time to market
User Application Article STMicroelectronics has used the Encounter digital IC design platform and system-in-package design technology on its industry-first 65nm dual HD decoder.
News from Cadence Design Systems ( 1 May 2007)
Newsletter tells all on the latest IP
Biweekly online newsletter aims to serve the growing community of designers using semiconductor intellectual property in their chip designs.
News from Chip Estimate Corp ( 1 May 2007)
Early verification boosts IC design productivity
User Application Article Unisys boosts productivity and overall quality, delivering advanced complex chips at multiple sites, by integrating the Incisive Formal Verifier into its design flow.
News from Cadence Design Systems ( 1 May 2007)
Powerful range for industrial applications
Fairchild Semiconductor will feature its wide range of solutions for industrial applications on Booth 601 in Hall 12 at PCIM Europe 2007 on from 22nd to 24th May 2007.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 1 May 2007)
High power laser diodes take to the floor
Intense will exhibit its expanded line of high power semiconductor laser diodes at the upcoming Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics in Baltimore, Maryland.
News from Intense ( 1 May 2007)
Display and information systems for retail show
Display Solutions will demonstrate cutting-edge technology from its portfolio of display and information systems at the Retail Solutions Show.
News from Display Solutions ( 1 May 2007)
Op amp suits automotive and industrial tasks
Precision op amp has an ultralow 100uV input offset voltage guaranteed over a wide common-mode voltage range.
News from STMicroelectronics ( 1 May 2007)
Processor improves DSL device designs
Upgraded IP-DSLAM processor is software compatible with the previous generation of WinArrow devices, simplifying upgrades for OEMs.
News from Wintegra ( 1 May 2007)
Messaging middleware controls medical machines
User Application Article Varian uses high-performance messaging middleware from Real-Time Innovations in nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer and magnetic resonance imaging product lines.
News from Real Time Innovations ( 1 May 2007)
Compact DVR offers easy OEM integration
Ultracompact board-level digital video recorder can record up to 40 hours of video within a footprint that is the same as a laptop hard drive.
News from FFV ( 1 May 2007)
New focus helps Cherry beat targets
Cherry Electrical is once again exceeding sales targets in all three areas: computer interface devices, automotive and controls, and switches.
News from Cherry Electrical Products ( 1 May 2007)
Global role for Valiton
Robert Valiton has joined Atmel from Silicon Image to serve as Vice President of Americas Sales and Global Sales Operations.
News from Atmel Corporation ( 1 May 2007)
Power-management ICs put four in one
Four-channel power-management ICs shrink total solution size by integrating two step-down DC/DC convertors and two low-input LDOs, as well as all feedback networks.
News from Maxim Integrated Products ( 1 May 2007)
Nepcon launch for upgraded solderability tester
Solderability tester performs all forms of solderability tests in accordance with all major international standards.
News from Gen3 Systems ( 1 May 2007)
Memory modules put more on server blades
Memory modules are designed with significant enhancements to the JEDEC standard, including registered functionality, reduced module height, advanced cooling features and densities up to 4Gbyte.
News from Virtium Technology ( 1 May 2007)
Six-port switch provides wired link
The first Ethernet switch product from Atheros Communications is billed as the industry's lowest-cost six-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet switch.
News from Atheros Communications ( 1 May 2007)
Non-WLAN business leads strong quarter for Atheros
Atheros Communications has announced financial results for the first quarter of 2007, with revenues up 9% from the same period during 2006.
News from Atheros Communications ( 1 May 2007)
Power amplifier provides variable gain
Gallium arsenide MMIC three-stage power amplifier features an on-chip temperature compensated output detector.
News from Mimix Broadband ( 1 May 2007)
Bonding wire for ICs
MaxSoft bonding wire has fine speed and cost-effectiveness ratings.
News from Kulicke and Soffa Industries (30 April 2007)
DesignWare IP for AMBA 2 and AMBA 3 AXI protocols
Latest release of DesignWare IP for the ARM AMBA 2 and AMBA 3 AXI protocols allows designers to integrate the high-speed protocol easily into their chips and focus on value-added differentiation.
News from Synopsys (30 April 2007)
Modular IP cores for FPGAs and ASICs
The CebaIP Platform is a modular approach to offering IP cores that allows design engineers to integrate functions quickly into AICs of FPGAs.
News from CebaTech (30 April 2007)
Potential changes to Interface A EDA standards
SEMI has accepted once change to the EDA Interface A standards and has balloted on another.
News from Cimetrix (30 April 2007)
Ethernet connectors take magnetics onboard
RJ45 connectors with integrated magnetics offer several benefits in terms of electrical performance, equipment size and overall costs.
News from Cambridge Connectors (30 April 2007)
Piezoelectric actuator plates boost disk capacity
Piezoelectric actuator plates for hard-disk drives allow a greater density of data per disk.
News from Morgan Electro Ceramics (30 April 2007)
USB host and dual-role device work without wires
Designed for applications like PC chipsets, set-top boxes, video recorders, DVD players and digital TVs the the Wireless USB host is based on the wireless host-controller interface specification.
News from Synopsys (30 April 2007)
Marathon man raises money for Stroke Association
A Customer Services Manager at a leading design and manufacturing services provider has raised over GBP2,500 for the Stroke Association by running the London Marathon.
News from Jaltek Systems (30 April 2007)
Digital demodulation helps analyse Wi-Fi networks
Spectrum analysers have digital demodulation, for the analysis of 802.11a, b and g Wi-Fi networks, which allows engineers to analyse the transmitter characteristics of a wireless device.
News from Aeroflex (30 April 2007)
SpyGlass design-analysis tools set the standard
The SpyGlass design analysis platform, including SpyGlass design-for-test (DFT) and clock domain crossing (CDC) tools, are to become standard deployments at TES Electronic Solutions.
News from Atrenta (30 April 2007)
Chip company releases first quarter results
A semiconductor company has announced total revenues in the first quarter of 2007 of $374.2 million, a decrease of approximately 7 % from the fourth quarter of 2006.
News from ON Semiconductor (30 April 2007)
Chip company releases third quarter results
Pericom Semiconductor's Q3 results show year on year growth in revenues and profits.
News from Pericom Semiconductor Corp (30 April 2007)
Embedded systems company shows minor gains in Q1
RadiSys has announced first quarter revenues up slightly on the same period last year.
News from RadiSys Corporation (30 April 2007)
Connector for use with five sensors
A 5-pole M12 connector uses the Harax easy-assembly IDC technique.
News from Harting (30 April 2007)
Flexible single-board computer with PowerPC chip
The PPC9A, the latest addition to the PowerXtreme family of 6U VME single board computers, has great flexibility thanks to two PMC/XMC slots supporting both I/O and customised connectivity.
News from GE Fanuc Embedded Systems (30 April 2007)
My resistance is ultra low
The LRZ Series jumper resistors are a series of cross-over jumper resistors, available in three standard chip sizes.
News from IRC Advanced Film Division (30 April 2007)
LSI releases sluggish Q1 results
Chip maker's first quarter results show reduced revenue compared with last year's figures.
News from LSI Europe (30 April 2007)
QoS capabilities added to test equipment
New features added to portable chip tester include user-configurable alarm thresholds for media delivery index (MDI) and other key IPTV metrics, as well as customisable test sequences.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (30 April 2007)
FPGAs deliver ultrasound scanner to market faster
User Application Article A developer of ultrasound systems for the medical and health-science industries, is using Virtex-4 SX EasyPath FPGAs to display high-definition images in its latest diagnostic product.
News from Xilinx (30 April 2007)
Six cellular comms modules gain US certification
M2M specialist has announced that six of its cellular communication modules have been certified for use on AT and T's wireless data network in the US.
News from Telit Wireless Solutions (30 April 2007)
Micrel revenues slip in the first quarter
Micrel has announced that its revenues slipped down 2% in the first quarter of 2007, despite seeing increased orders.
News from Micrel (30 April 2007)
Company holds back earnings report
MIPS Technologies is delaying the release of its MIPS third quarter fiscal 2007 earnings, pending a report on its treatment of option grants.
News from MIPS Technologies (30 April 2007)
Omron sales leap up 17.5%
Omron's net sales rose 17.5% year-on-year, setting a new record for the second consecutive year.
News from Omron Corp (30 April 2007)
Sales rise for semiconductor manufacturer
Adjusting for the sales of product lines that have since been discontinued, Freescale's revenues were essentially flat compared to the prior year.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (30 April 2007)
IC company reports dipping revenue
Exar has reported a 3% decrease in revenue compared to the prior quarter and an 11% decrease compared to the same period last year.
News from Exar (30 April 2007)
First quarter lives up to MagnaChip expections
MagnaChip's CEO believes it is returning to the levels of growth the company is capable of.
News from MagnaChip Semiconductor (30 April 2007)
Touch screen company opens facility in Hong Kong
A new facility will allow customers across China to benefit from the increased access to Quantum's technical and design support services.
News from Quantum Research Group (30 April 2007)
Wireless company announces 32% jump in sales
Flextronics revenues grew by 23% in the 2007 fiscal year to an all-time high of US $18.9 billion.
News from Flextronics - Short Range Wireless (30 April 2007)
Broadcom revenue dips in the fourth quarter
Broadcom's net revenue for the first quarter of 2007 was US $901.5 million, a decrease of 2.4% from the US $923.5 million reported for the fourth quarter of 2006.
News from Broadcom Corp (30 April 2007)
Networking company reports declining fortunes
Interphase's first-quarter revenues were significantly affected by a decrease in broadband telecom revenues.
News from Interphase Corp (30 April 2007)
Instrument company appoints sales VP
Stephen Scanlon's appointment as Pixelmetrix Vice-President, Sales for North America is designed to boost the company's sales in the region.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (30 April 2007)
Mosfets offer 3W dissipation in a tiny package
Vishay Silconix' new PowerPAK ChipFET package offers advanced thermal performance in a compact 3 x 1.8mm footprint. Brochure Available
News from Rapid Electronics (30 April 2007)
PCB mounting meets bandwidth requirements
Cambridge Connectors' new PCB edge mounting style provides a straight signal path along the connector, through the point of interface and onto the PCB track.
News from Cambridge Connectors (30 April 2007)
Survey ranks EEPROM contenders
The iSuppli analysis reports that STMicroelectronics had a 2006 EEPROM market share of 25%, substantially ahead of its nearest competitor.
News from STMicroelectronics (30 April 2007)
Acquisition offers 24bit ADC
The LabJack UE9-PRO has all the functions of the standard LabJack UE9 but with the addition of a high-resolution 24bit ADC.
News from Audon Electronics (30 April 2007)
Colour sensors in focus in Nuremberg
Mazet will unveil a new design for its Jencolour colour sensors at the Sensor + Test 2007 in Nuremberg from 22nd to 24th of May on Stand 328 in Hall 7.
News from Mazet (30 April 2007)
Forum to outline strategies driving untramobility
The eighth annual VIA Technology Forum will focus on the theme of "ultramobility".
News from VIA Technologies (30 April 2007)
UPS systems join online power portfolio
A comprehensive portfolio of UPS products from AEG Power Systems is now available from the PowerSupplyShop.
News from PowerSupplyShop (30 April 2007)
Colour adds extra dimension to optical inspection
Desktop AOI system for small volume manufacturing can be used as an offline test station or repair station. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic (30 April 2007)
Convertor switches eight channels to T1/E1
Stand-alone device converts eight channels of NRZ clock and data to E1 or T1 line outputs.
News from Technisys (30 April 2007)
Mobile TV delay clouds handset strategies
Report predicts that regulatory delays will hamper European DVB-H adoption for the next two to three years.
News from Strategy Analytics (30 April 2007)
Canadian subsidiary speeds product supply
Lista has set up a subsidiary company in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
News from Lista (30 April 2007)
The highway code of stencils
Guide offers the electronics industry a comprehensive reference source of how to achieve the best possible printed results from all types of stencils.
News from Tecan (30 April 2007)
Simulation software eases capacitor selection
Updated software package allows design engineers to simulate the effects of Kemet capacitors over frequency, temperature and bias.
News from Kemet Electronics Corp (30 April 2007)
Viewer offers a quick look at IC designs
Free-of-charge layout viewer allows users to view their biggest chip designs instantly.
News from Micro Magic (30 April 2007)
Powerful connection to distribution
Sager Electronics now offers high power interconnects and accessories from Anderson Power Products.
News from Sager Electronics (30 April 2007)
Pure design win is RF success
Pure Digital has signed to use an RF CMOS device from Future Waves in its digital radio receivers.
News from Future Waves (30 April 2007)
Two-channel convertor simplifies power supplies
Dual current-mode PWM step-down DC/DC convertor incorporates two internal 2.5A power switches packaged in a 20-lead TSSOP-20E package. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (30 April 2007)
HV CMOS process to offer best of both worlds
CMOS process technology alliance will marry IBM's industry-leading 180nm RF CMOS process technology with austriamicrosystems' proprietary high-voltage module.
News from austriamicrosystems (30 April 2007)
Professional audio compression comes to Bluetooth
Audio Processing Technology has ported its Enhanced apt-X algorithm to CSR's market leading BlueCore5-Multimedia Bluetooth platform.
News from APT - Audio Processing Technology (30 April 2007)
Fibre interconnect system boosts data density
Interconnect system complies with the next generation SFF 8431 specification and reaches 10Gbit/s speeds using the same port space as a standard SFP system.
News from Molex UK (30 April 2007)
Touch panel distribution expands display options
Digital Displays has signed an agreement to distribute Hantouch analogue resistive and capacitive touch panels. Brochure Available
News from GPEG International (30 April 2007)
ASIC is redefined for clarity
Light-Based Technologies has redefined its LB3CSA1 ASIC as an analogue DC voltage to preset three-phase current convertor.
News from Light-Based Technologies (30 April 2007)
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