News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 May
to Saturday 12 May 2007
COM Express modules to secure embedded Linux
MSC Vertriebs and Eltec Electronik are working together to support real-time Linux/OSADL for COM Express products.
News from MSC Vertriebs (11 May 2007)
X-ray power supplies come together
X-ray power supplies offer maximum output voltages up to 90kV and are offered in variants that can be powered from the mains or a DC input.
News from HiTek Power (11 May 2007)
Slimline TV tuners fit modern equipment designs
Compact DVB-S and DVB-T tuners offer development engineers more freedom in the design of modern slimline devices.
News from Sharp Microelectronics Europe (11 May 2007)
Spread-spectrum devices aid condition monitoring
User Application Article Nanotron has provided the wireless component for the first energy-independent condition monitoring system with wireless data transmission.
News from Nanotron Technologies (11 May 2007)
ARM CTO to address Semiconductor Forum
Keynote address will focus on key factors required to remain competitive in today's semiconductor industry. Brochure Available
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (11 May 2007)
Touch sensors provide notebook interface
User Application Article CapSense is used to enable the touch sensing interface inside several HP Compaq Notebook PC models.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (11 May 2007)
Adapter brings PCMCIA slots up to date
PCMCIA-to-Express Card adapter allows use of latest Express Card modems in old-generation PCMCIA slots.
News from Elan Digital Systems (11 May 2007)
Cable assemblies are designed and made to order
Connector specialist ODU is expanding its custom cable assembly business.
News from ODU UK (11 May 2007)
Compact driver provides powerful LED flashes
The MIC2298 is billed as the industry's tiniest and most powerful LED driver for portable applications.
News from Micrel (11 May 2007)
Tiny microcontroller handles high temperatures
The ST7FLITEU0 8-pin microcontroller adds memory and features to STMicroelectronics' ST7 UltraLite family.
News from STMicroelectronics (11 May 2007)
NIR devices developed for analyser
Micralyne is mass producing MEMS NIR devices for the Phazir, a handheld device that can perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of materials directly at their source.
News from Micralyne (11 May 2007)
Interconnect solutions aimed at medical industry
Omnetics' Nano Flex Pin contacts are allowing interconnect solutions to be used in human-interface systems.
News from Omnetics Connector Corp (11 May 2007)
Dual-core computing suits a range of applications
Axiomtek's CEM830 computing platform supports dual-channel DDR2, PCI Express x16, and 8 high-speed USB 2.0 ports.
News from Axiomtek (11 May 2007)
PowerPC microprocessors are base for custom SoCs
VeriSilicon Holdings has signed an agreement with IBM to offer the PowerPC 405 and 440 microprocessors.
News from VeriSilicon (11 May 2007)
Dual-band power amp aids handset integration
User Application Article The AWT6310R dual-band power amplifier module is used by LG Electronics in its VX9400 mobile phone.
News from Anadigics (11 May 2007)
Digital data recorder addresses the need for speed
The DaqScribe DDR-200 compact high performance portable digital data recorder boasts a sustained continuous recording speed of 100Mbyte/s.
News from GE Fanuc Embedded Systems (11 May 2007)
2U systems offer flexible acquisition setups
Signal conditioning systems and network-centric data acquisition systems are designed to offer low cost yet high performance with maximum ease of use.
News from GE Fanuc Embedded Systems (11 May 2007)
EMC test software evolves for compliance
Teseq has made further enhancements to its market leading Compliance 3 EMC test software, updating to the latest standards, and simplifying switching between PCs. Brochure Available
News from Teseq (11 May 2007)
Europe embraces video surveillance
Study finds that the European CCTV and video surveillance equipment market earned revenues of US $1.42 billion in 2005 and predicts it will reach $1.94 billion in 2012.
News from Frost and Sullivan (11 May 2007)
Raytheon applies RapidIO and DRAM control IP
Mercury Computer Systems has provided silicon intellectual property to Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems for the development of the Monarch processor.
News from Mercury Computer Systems (11 May 2007)
Video cores promise power and area efficiency
Video signal processing cores target HD widescreen TVs with high quality video displays.
News from Silicon Hive (11 May 2007)
Handheld plastic case is a soft touch
Compact and ergonomic handheld plastic cases are designed to house the latest pocket size electronics.
News from Teko Enclosures (11 May 2007)
Efficient convertor has low-resistance switches
High-efficiency 2.25MHz synchronous buck convertor delivers up to 800mA of continuous output current from a ThinSOT package. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (11 May 2007)
High-current-density interconnects in focus
NPL's latest project addresses the interconnect challenge that arises from Moore's Law.
News from National Physical Laboratory (11 May 2007)
Computer handles wide temperature range
WinSystems' EBC-855-G-1.8-1 single-board computer is a RoHS-compliant, processor and I/O-intensive board offering -40 to +70C temperature operation.
News from Winsystems (11 May 2007)
Five year contract delivers instruments on demand
Leading defence and security contractor signs a five-year deal to have its fully specified, calibrated and maintained instruments delivered as and when it needs them.
News from Aeroflex (10 May 2007)
Privacy film on LCDs keeps out unauthorised users
Touch-screen displays now have available an optional privacy film to help protect financial data or transaction information displayed on ATM and ticketing machine screens from prying eyes.
News from 3M Touch Systems UK (10 May 2007)
Windows XP in embedded apps supported until 2016
Embedded OEMs can rely on support for Windows XP in their systems until 2016, so that customers now have more time in which to plan and implement their migration to other systems.
News from Abacus Group (10 May 2007)
Multiport enhancements for signal-integrity tester
PLTS version 4.0 simplifies multiple-aggressor differential crosstalk measurements in high-speed backplanes, allows easy importation of 12-port S-parameter data and pinpoints the location of problems.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (10 May 2007)
Paper on high-speed low-noise current sensing
Innovative developments in high-speed low-noise current sensing will be presented in a paper given at the PCIM Conference, taking place in Nuremberg between 22nd and 24th May.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (10 May 2007)
TFT displays for a variety of equipment
The latest 2.2in TFT displays offer high brightness, low-power operation, sunlight readability and a variety of interfaces, as well as touch-screen and semicustom options. Brochure Available
News from Anders Electronics (10 May 2007)
LEDs available in complete or customised options
New LED products have high brightness, improved luminous efficacy and all the benefits of the newly enhanced AcuLed platform.
News from Perkinelmer Optoelectronics (10 May 2007)
Closed captioning decoders with text overlay
Two new closed captioning decoders with text overlay capabilities are intended for the digital signage market.
News from Hall Research Technologies (10 May 2007)
Dedicated prototyping line added to factory
Contract manufacturer has added a line dedicated to prototyping work to its facility in Luton.
News from Jaltek Systems (10 May 2007)
ZigBee development kits are reduced in price
Price cuts lower the 'barrier of entry' for ZigBee deployments
News from Jennic (10 May 2007)
New general manager to drive TFT sales
Display sales specialist appointed to spearhead TFT technology into the UK and European markets.
News from Varitronix UK (10 May 2007)
Portable devices boost company profits
Xilinx annual CPLD sales have grown more than 85% over the past five calendar years, compared with overall market growth of just 17%.
News from Xilinx (10 May 2007)
Low-cost FPGAs released
To immediately start designing with Arria GX devices, customers can use Quartus II design software version 7.1.
News from Altera Europe (10 May 2007)
PCB design solution handles differential pairs
With around 90% of designs now featuring differential pairs, Zuken has made quick and efficient handling of this technology a focus for the CR-5000 10.0 PCB design solution. Brochure Available
News from Zuken (10 May 2007)
Magazine praises software
Spirit products are being used by HTC, Compal, Quanta, Arima and other mobile OEMs in Asia, Europe and the US.
News from Spirit DSP (10 May 2007)
Power management technology updated
Zarlink Semiconductor's new WPX power management process allows designs to be developed using fewer layers, reducing manufacturing costs.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (10 May 2007)
Test technologies in focus at Nepcon UK
Nepcon exhibitors will deliver fast, repeatable and cost-effective solutions to testing and improving advanced products using the latest components and assembly technologies.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (10 May 2007)
FPGA-based processor set for space mission
Fault tolerant processor is licensed for use in a laser altimeter that will be a payload on the European Space Agency BepiColombo satellite.
News from Gaisler Research (10 May 2007)
DSP design runs latest cable modem specs
Cable modem architecture will enable fast adoption and deployment of advanced DOCSIS 3.0 specification-based products.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (10 May 2007)
Security software embeds upgraded algorithms
Security IP provider Elliptic has completed the upgrade of its Ellipsys security software to include both Elliptic Curve Cryptography and RSA algorithms.
News from Elliptic (10 May 2007)
Three papers show off PCI Express expertise
PLX Technology personnel will present papers on PCI Express technology at three forthcoming industry conferences.
News from PLX Technology Europe (10 May 2007)
PCI instruments add dual-timebase option
Cards to be configured for slow continuous recording, switch to high-speed sampling on detection of the trigger event, and then return to slow recording until the next trigger event.
News from Strategic Test (10 May 2007)
DSP enables intelligent transportation systems
User Application Article Video detection systems use DaVinci technology to generate high performance digital video processing and provide accurate, real-time vehicle and incident detection.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (10 May 2007)
RF and microwave event comes to the UK
The inaugural UK EEEfCOM will take place at the RAF Museum in London on 27th and 28th June 2007.
News from Gigahertz Marketing Solutions (10 May 2007)
Microcontrollers cut costs and power for metering
Ultra-low-power microcontrollers incorporate peripherals for single- and multiphase utility metering.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (10 May 2007)
Desktop finds fault with software development
An extension to Coverity Prevent allows developers to immediately find and fix software defects in source code as it is being written.
News from Coverity (10 May 2007)
Manufacturing testers turn to ZigBee devices
Production test programs allow ZigBee products to be tested by one-box test instruments and saving substantial manufacturing costs.
News from LitePoint Corp (10 May 2007)
Software production management addresses Symbian
Membership of the Symbian Platinum Programme helps Electric Cloud support the growing Symbian ecosystem.
News from Electric Cloud (10 May 2007)
Placement platforms have all volumes covered
The latest addition to the Siplace D-Series platform is the new "small-footprint" D1s, which will be showcased at Nepcon UK.
News from Siemens A&D Electronics Assembly Systems (10 May 2007)
Power amplifier market accelerates
Report notes that the top two suppliers of power amplifiers for cellular terminals increased their combined share of the market to an estimated 71% in 2006.
News from Strategy Analytics (10 May 2007)
Contract promises medical advances
Cell Gen Technology has commissioned Quantum Composers to design and manufacture systems suited for therapy using light induced biostimulation.
News from Quantum Composers (10 May 2007)
LSI deal expands IP licensing
Mosaid has obtained rights to sublicense more than 50 LSI patents relating to memories, DSPs, MPUs, ASICs and semiconductor processing technology.
News from Mosaid (10 May 2007)
Automotive accord links design and test
Agilent Technologies has formed a strategic partnership with Mentor Graphics, licensing certain products from the Mentor Graphics Volcano product line.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (10 May 2007)
Multilayer organic technology in showcase
Patented multilayer organic (MLO) technology from Jacket Micro Devices has been selected for the SEMI Technology Innovation Showcase award.
News from Jacket Micro Devices (10 May 2007)
Quarterly catalogue spans 1856 pages
The second of four new 2007 catalogues comes with a companion CD version that also includes a supplier catalogue library featuring semiconductor, embedded and optoelectronic products.
News from Mouser Electronics (10 May 2007)
Showcase for technology innovation
SEMI has announced its Technology Innovation Showcase Award winners in three categories: Emerging Technologies, Wafer Processing and Test, Assembly and Packaging.
News from SEMI (10 May 2007)
Input module expands power analysis
A new current input module for the WT3000 precision power analyser is particularly suited to testing power electronics in motors and drives, lighting, domestic appliances and mobile telephones.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (10 May 2007)
Analogue market slowness hits Sipex
Sipex Corp has reported fiscal first quarter operating results, with net sales of US $16.9 million, down 11% from the fourth quarter of 2006.
News from Sipex Corporation (10 May 2007)
Cable management system boosts capacity
Siemon has released a 12in-wide expanded-capacity version of its popular Vertical Patching Channel (VPC) rack-mounted cable management system.
News from Siemon UK (10 May 2007)
Video board raises system definition
The Matrox Vio Analog offers a cost effective solution for high-resolution display capture, for simulation and training markets in particular.
News from Matrox Graphics (10 May 2007)
Expansion makes room for German-made systems
DSM Computer has enlarged its premises in West Munich to over 5000m2.
News from DSM Computer (10 May 2007)
Paper proposes risk-free SoC design
White paper explains how to develop differentiated and affordable ARM926EJ-based embedded systems using 90nm Nextreme structured ASICs.
News from eASIC Corp (10 May 2007)
MOSFETs keep their cool
Complementary 40V MOSFET uses dual DPAK packaging to increase system reliability, reduce board space and cut overall system cost.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (10 May 2007)
More options for PCB prototyping
Nepcon UK 2007 will see Eurocircuits launch major upgrades to its online prototype and small batch PCB services.
News from Eurocircuits (10 May 2007)
RF connectors save space and money
New versions of the Telegartner SimFix rugged RF connector feature threaded coupling for use in high performance transmitter applications.
News from Quadrant Connections (10 May 2007)
Resistors combine stability and resilience
Resistors promise excellent pulse withstand capabilities for circuitry associated with surges, high peak power or high energy, and remain very stable. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (10 May 2007)
Debug probe optimises software during manufacture
Debug probe comes with Python-based automation, a fully scriptable Web 2.0 user interface, and support for virtually every NOR flash part in existence. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software ( 9 May 2007)
Handsets tested for Java conformance
Cetecom can now offer Java conformance testing according to the new GSM North America test specifications.
News from Cetecom ( 9 May 2007)
Environment to make more of multigigahertz FPGAs
Achronix Semiconductor and Mentor Graphics collaborate to provide a comprehensive FPGA design environment for Achronix' high performance FPGAs.
News from Achronix Semiconductor Corporation ( 9 May 2007)
SoC audio engine gains HD support
Virtual sound audio technology improves Tensilica's HiFi 2 Audio Engine for Xtensa processors and the Diamond Standard 330HiFi Audio Processor.
News from Tensilica ( 9 May 2007)
Quarter-VGA module adds LED backlight option
A compact 5.7in LCD combines the performance demanded by industrial customers with all the low power benefits of LED backlighting.
News from Hitachi Europe - Display Products Group ( 9 May 2007)
RFID chips to secure DVD supply chain
User Application Article NXP's RFID chip technology enables system to disable DVDs at the point of manufacture and enable them at the point of sale.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 9 May 2007)
Amplifiers lead microwave expansion
Competitively priced solid-state Ku band amplifier modules target growing market for VSAT (very small aperture terminal) satellite communication systems.
News from C-Mac MicroTechnology ( 9 May 2007)
Topographical technology aids ASIC layout
User Application Article IBM has added support for topographical technology in its 90 and 65nm based application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design kits.
News from Synopsys ( 9 May 2007)
Suppliers showcase semiconductor products
The International Semiconductor Forum in Paris will include an exposition of suppliers showcasing their latest products, services and solutions for the industry. Brochure Available
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology ( 9 May 2007)
Alliance analyses software structures
Structural analysis and architectural control product is now available for use with Prevent SQS for Java, Coverity's latest software quality system.
News from Coverity ( 9 May 2007)
Adhesive helps keep flip-chip BGAs cool
High-performance thermal adhesive combines the proven reliability and flexibility of silicone-based chemistries with a silver filler to achieve high thermal conductivity.
News from Dow Corning ( 9 May 2007)
I/O optimised FPGAs are ready for production
I/O optimised Spartan-3A platform FPGAs are now production qualified at 90nm.
News from Xilinx ( 9 May 2007)
Rework system wins Asian recognition
OK International is celebrating success at this year's EM Asia Innovation Awards. Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 9 May 2007)
Thermal analysis software takes a 3D view
Novel thermal optimisation capability fits a 3D surface to the entire design space, enabling engineers to visualise the complete interaction of the design parameters with the design goal. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 9 May 2007)
Intelligent control raises power efficiency
Third-generation digital controllers and plug-in modules add intelligence to power system management.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 9 May 2007)
FPGA design software doubles productivity
Altera claims its latest software helps designers achieve more than 2x faster compile times and half the memory footprint of the nearest high-end FPGA.
News from Altera Europe ( 9 May 2007)
RTOS port adds Japanese appeal to ARM cores
ARM-compliant embedded CPU is now supported by PrKernelv4 for the Japanese embedded industry.
News from Faraday Technology ( 9 May 2007)
Link brings model based design to ADI DSPs
Link for Analog Devices VisualDSP++ integrates Matlab and Simulink with the Analog Devices VisualDSP++ integrated development and debugging software environment.
News from MathWorks ( 9 May 2007)
Rainbow LED offers colourful designs
Full-colour surface mount LED has 130-degree viewing angle.
News from Optek Technology ( 9 May 2007)
Guckes to develop gallium and germanium
Indium Corporation has hired Terry Guckes as Business Development Director for its Metals and Chemicals Business Unit.
News from Indium Corporation of America ( 9 May 2007)
New office supports Taiwanese designers
The opening of a new Taiwan office is the latest in a series of moves which will see Zetex continue to extend its support and services with new offices in Asia Pacific.
News from Zetex ( 9 May 2007)
Analogue and mixed-signal deal goes global
Nu Horizons Electronics Corp is now a globally authorised distributor of Microsemi's analogue and mixed-signal products.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp ( 9 May 2007)
Antenna is made for M2M modules
Half-wave dipole antenna offers true GSM/3G multiband performance in a flexible package.
News from Embedded Antenna Design ( 9 May 2007)
Ricci brings reputation for growth
Ikanos Communications has revealed that Michael A Ricci will join the company as President and Chief Executive Officer on 4th June 2007.
News from Ikanos Communications ( 9 May 2007)
Conformal coating performance under the microscope
"Test method for conformal coating protection performance of electronic assemblies in harsh environments" by Dr Chris Hunt and L Zou is available now from NPL.
News from National Physical Laboratory ( 8 May 2007)
Mixed signal scopes master serial bus testing
Mixed signal oscilloscopes deliver analogue bandwidths from 200MHz to 2GHz, a maximum digital input frequency of 500MHz and long memories.
News from LeCroy ( 8 May 2007)
ICs improve next-generation DVD performance
Melexis' MLX75013 Photo Detector IC and MLX75010 Automatic Power Control IC allowing OEMs to overcome the noise and gain issues limiting next-generation systems.
News from Melexis ( 8 May 2007)
Electrical testing helps metal detectors
User Application Article Safeline has upgraded its PCB assembly line safety testing system with an integrated flash testing station based on the new microprocessor-controlled HAL tester from Clare Instruments. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments ( 8 May 2007)
Company earnings dip in the third quarter
Bookham today announced financial results for its third quarter of the 2007 fiscal year, ended March 31, 2007.
News from Bookham ( 8 May 2007)
Measurement platform monitors MPEG-2
Rohde and Schwarz' R and S DVM measurement platform now features ATSC/8VSB and J.83/B, and is able to support further RF standards. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 8 May 2007)
Company receives supplier award
TTI's Supplier Excellence Award for North America recognises Kemet's performance in sales, customer service, quality, and on-time delivery.
News from Kemet Electronics Corp ( 8 May 2007)
Network analyser aids installation
Daintree's Sensor Network Analyser (SNA) has been significantly enhanced to make it easy to install and commission standards-based wireless sensor and control networks.
News from Daintree Networks ( 8 May 2007)
White LEDs operated from one battery cell
The one-cell battery operation of Prema Semiconductor's PR4402 allows smaller and light weighted products at lower cost.
News from Prema Semiconductor ( 8 May 2007)
Diode laser improves beam quality
Photodigm's diode laser process technology provides a single-frequency beam at power levels that up until now could only be achieved with a diode-pumped solid-state laser.
News from Photodigm ( 8 May 2007)
New focus benefits connector manufacturer
GTK now concentrates on five product areas: connectors, cable assemblies, optoelectronics, PCBs, and product fabrication. Brochure Available
News from GTK ( 8 May 2007)
Waterproof connectors provide connection integrity
Aerco's range of Binder connectors includes versions that are colour coded for simple and reliable identification to reduce the risk of mis-mating.
News from Aerco ( 8 May 2007)
Web process cuts design times
Quantum CAD's web-linked design process enables any electronic design team, no matter where they are based, to view PCB design data in real time from any internet access point.
News from Quantum CAD ( 8 May 2007)
Polish capacitor deal reached
Elhurt is set to distribute Kemet's complete range of surface mount and thru-hole capacitor and inductor products in Poland.
News from Kemet Electronics Corp ( 8 May 2007)
Magnets provide robust encoder
iC-Haus' iC-MH is a system-on-chip solution for magnetic sensor applications with very small space requirements.
News from iC-Haus ( 8 May 2007)
Controller allows power management
Linear Technology's LTC3773 provides a complete power management solution for FPGA, DSP and other multi-supply applications. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 8 May 2007)
Debug probe offers 10Mbyte/s speeds
The Green Hills Probe V3 helps developers produce and manufacture their products more reliably than ever before. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software ( 8 May 2007)
HQ expansion begins backplane testing push
A new office at Robat's UK headquarters will house the design, development, sales and marketing functions of the company.
News from Robat ( 8 May 2007)
Web seminar explains validation shortcuts
Intertek will conduct a free 60 minute webinar later this month on the subject of "Component versus system level validation".
News from Intertek ( 8 May 2007)
Too much hype damages OLED credibility
CEO admits that the OLED industry has been overly optimistic about the speed of commercialisation of the technology.
News from OLED-T ( 8 May 2007)
FTTx helps drive transmission module market
The market for telecomms and datacomms transmission modules is predicted to reach US $13.4 billion by 2012.
News from CIR ( 8 May 2007)
Design conferences call for papers
Zuken is looking for third party speakers for its annual conferences in the USA and Europe. Brochure Available
News from Zuken ( 8 May 2007)
Mid-power convertors reduce filtering demands
Vicor has added eight mid-power Mini DC/DC convertors to its 375V DC input family.
News from Vicor UK ( 8 May 2007)
Programmable devices enable TV output
Free white paper details use of PolarPro programmable technology for adding TV-out functionality to smartphones.
News from QuickLogic ( 8 May 2007)
Test equipment on show in Budapest
Extech Instruments will be on display at ElectroSalon, the international trade fair for electronics, electrical technology and automation.
News from Extech Instruments ( 8 May 2007)
Novel crystals provide laser benefits
Neodymium doped gadolinium orthovanadate single crystal diode pumped lasers are now available from Laser Components.
News from Laser Components (UK) ( 8 May 2007)
Principal picks up distributor
Jauch Quartz has acquired Logic Electronic Components, its sole distributor in the UK and Ireland for the past 20 years.
News from Logic Electronic Components ( 8 May 2007)
Website is faster and more intelligent
New and enhanced website simplifies and accelerates product identification, comparison, selection and ordering.
News from Farnell ( 8 May 2007)
Integration role for Brunstead
As Associate Director of Sales and Marketing for the Asia Pacific region, Bill Brunstead is now responsible for integrating sales activities in China and the Asia-Pacific regions.
News from Indium Corporation of America ( 8 May 2007)
Convertor boosts power density and efficiency
Bus convertor module offers better than 95% efficiency operating from a 360-400V DC primary bus to deliver an isolated low voltage secondary.
News from Vicor UK ( 8 May 2007)
Software predicts IC size, power and cost
Novel technology enables performance analysis at the earliest phase of the chip design cycle.
News from Chip Estimate Corp ( 8 May 2007)
Flip chip inductors handle higher frequencies
Flip chip spiral chip inductors use bumped gold pads rather than gold wires to reduce parasitic inductance.
News from US Microwaves ( 8 May 2007)
Faster link from artwork to GUIs
PhotoProto 1.05 is claimed to be 20x faster than previous versions when creating GUIs out of large Photoshop files with hundreds of layers.
News from Altia ( 8 May 2007)
Automation accelerates PCB design cycles
Software package improves PCB design automation through patented autoclustering technology, intelligent design reuse and replicated layout.
News from DesignAdvance ( 8 May 2007)
Wireless segment drags DSP sales down
Forward Concepts reports that DSP chip shipments in March 2007 were up 18% over February levels in its latest DSP/Wireless Market Bulletin.
News from Forward Concepts ( 8 May 2007)
SBC is rich in gaming I/O
Mini-ITX board combines full single-board-computer functionality with I/O and security features specifically targeting the gaming market.
News from Acrosser ( 8 May 2007)
Circuit is missing link in quantum computing
Technology achieving control of the coupling strength between qubits is vital to the realisation of a practical quantum computer.
News from NEC ( 8 May 2007)
Call for clarity in lead-free part numbering
iNEMI members support move to create unique part numbers for BGA components to differentiate any Pb-free ball metallurgies other than SAC 305 or SAC 405.
News from iNEMI (International Electronics Mfg Initiative) ( 8 May 2007)
PHY chip cuts size and cost of gigabit networking
Billed as the industry's smallest, most cost competitive, single-port Gigabit Ethernet PHY, the AR8021 will accelerate the adoption of GbE technology.
News from Atheros Communications ( 8 May 2007)
Switchers meet global energy requirements
External single-output switch-mode power supplies have regulated output with low ripple and are available in desktop and wall-plug styles.
News from SL Power Electronics Corporation ( 8 May 2007)
Flash architecture boosts I/O bandwidth
Novel NAND Flash architecture is first to satisfy the emerging industry requirements for fast read, fast program, long retention, high endurance, high capacity and low cost.
News from Mosaid ( 8 May 2007)
IP cores join online chip design community
CebaTech has joined the Chip Estimate Prime IP Partner programme.
News from CebaTech ( 8 May 2007)
Sensors raise the performance bar for cameras
Innovative sensor programming technology delivers full-rate high definition video with high dynamic range.
News from AltaSens ( 8 May 2007)
More options for speedy signal analyser
World's fastest signal analyser is improved with the ability to create complete instrument security via CPU and hard disk drive removal.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 8 May 2007)
Real-time OS runs on SH-2A microcontrollers
The Euros real-time operating system, including its extensive cross-development environment, is now available to run on the SH-2A series of microcontrollers.
News from Renesas Technology Europe ( 7 May 2007)
Enhancements boost high-performance accelerators
Enhancements to the Advance product familyof high-performance computing accelerators include improved software libraries, the Advance e620 PCI Express accelerator and the ClearSpeed Visual Profiler.
News from ClearSpeed Technology ( 7 May 2007)
Functional test rig for navigation systems
User Application Article A functional test rig is being used to ensure that satellite navigation systems and other intelligent driving products can perform the tasks they say they can do.
News from Peak Production Equipment ( 7 May 2007)
High-speed digitiser wins PCB design award
The complexity of PCBs inside new high-speed digitisers is such that it won the Mentor Graphics Technology Leadership Award in the Industrial Control, Instrumentation, Security and Medical category.
News from Gage Applied Technologies ( 7 May 2007)
Automated system for resolving code defects
Quality control software uses mapping technology to perform accurate defect checks through all the paths in any piece of software.
News from Coverity ( 7 May 2007)
API ntegrates several codecs in an application
The eXpressDSPT Digital Media Software Standard allows compliant codecs of the same class - video, imaging, speech, and audio - to be exchanged easily with no application-layer changes required.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 7 May 2007)
Codecs are eXpressDSP Digital Media compliant
Several audio and video codecs, based on eXpressDSP digital media software, will be made available to users via authorised software providers.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 7 May 2007)
Soldering irons handle lead-free production
User Application Article Wilson Process Systems had to upgrade its soldering irons to handle lead-free work, and deployed the ERSA I-CON after a competitive evaluation with equipment from another vendor.
News from Blundell Production Equipment ( 7 May 2007)
Sincotron represents Universal in Nordic region
Distributor to support the sale of SMD assembly equipment in the Nordic region.
News from Universal Instruments ( 7 May 2007)
Star Hub boosts number of instruments for a test
The System Star Hub option for the UltraFast oscilloscope/digitiser, AWG and digital I/O and digital pattern generator PCI cards allows 270 cards to work in synch.
News from Strategic Test ( 7 May 2007)
Power sensor links to PC via USB
The MA24106A is a highly accurate power sensor that measures True-RMS power, regardless of the input signal or its bandwidth over 63 dB of dynamic range from 50MHz to 6GHz.
News from Anritsu (UK) ( 7 May 2007)
Transceivers work in both UHF and VHF ranges
The NL5000 family of transceivers provide increased throughput.
News from RF Neulink, Division of RF Industries ( 7 May 2007)
EMC lab gains accreditation from car makers
Shanghai-based lab is certified as an A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation) accredited laboratory under AEMCLRP program for EMC testing.
News from Intertek ( 7 May 2007)
Audit service to test compliance with RoHS
A new RoHS Reliability assessment service combines the strengths of an expert UK consultant and an independent laboratory report to assist manufacturers to become compliant with the directive.
News from Soldertec Global ( 7 May 2007)
Devices protect high-speed data lines
Semtech's RClamp1502B protects two 15V lines and the RClamp2402B protects two 24V lines.
News from Semtech ( 7 May 2007)
AC power management switch supplies instruments
A single AC supply connection is connected to eight switched AC outlets which then provide power to all connected instruments.
News from Pickering Interfaces ( 7 May 2007)
Single-board PC handles graphics
The CX700M features the VIA UniChrome Pro II Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) ensuring optimal performance for all multimedia, entertainment, and productivity applications.
News from Commell ( 7 May 2007)
Quarter-brick DC/DC convertors run from 12/24V bus
The IQ18xxxQTAxx quarter-brick DC/DC convertors are available as open frame units for convection-cooled applications. Brochure Available
News from SynQor Europe ( 7 May 2007)
Flash solution fitted to headsets
CSR's BlueVOX Flash solution combines a high-performance, low-power Bluetooth radio with 6Mbit of on-chip reprogrammable Flash memory and a comprehensive software development kit.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio ( 7 May 2007)
System enables secure, remove server management
Users of the Lantronix SecureLinx Spider have one-to-one remote access to a single server, providing guaranteed access.
News from Alpha Micro Components ( 7 May 2007)
Electronics companies develop digital amplifiers
Zetex Class Z direct digital feedback amplifier (DDFATM) technology provides NAD Electronics with no-compromise audio performance.
News from Zetex ( 7 May 2007)
Communications company reports loss
Andrew Corporation has reported total sales of US $503 million and a net loss of US $2.0 million, or US $0.01 per share, for the second quarter fiscal 2007.
News from Andrew Corp ( 7 May 2007)
500 companies download datatypes
User Application Article Mentor Graphics' Algorithmic C (AC) datatypes enable algorithm, system and hardware designers to precisely model bit-true behaviour in C++ specifications while accelerating simulation speeds.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 7 May 2007)
Communications acquisition announced
Broadcom has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Octalica.
News from Broadcom Corp ( 7 May 2007)
Electronic design services extended
Quantum CAD has found an increasing number of clients requesting a full design service from electronic design through PCB design to prototype manufacturing and into full manufacturing and dispatch.
News from Quantum CAD ( 7 May 2007)
Sine-to-digital convertor interpolates signals
The iC-TW2 encoder device does not need any other external components, besides the sensor.
News from iC-Haus ( 7 May 2007)
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