News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 13 May
to Saturday 19 May 2007
Hardware modelling speeds system design
Revolutionary performance technology improves the performance of system platforms containing Carbon Models while still retaining 100% cycle accuracy.
News from Carbon Design Systems (18 May 2007)
Resonant mode controller has drivers and VCO
Resonant mode controller features built-in high- and low-side MOSFET drivers to enable compact design of reliable and highly efficient power supplies.
News from ON Semiconductor (18 May 2007)
Quickly configured supplies offer more options
Modular, configurable power source family now offers 600 and 100W options with up to eight DC outputs between 3 and 56V. Brochure Available
News from Unipower Europe (18 May 2007)
Filtered inlets raise attenuation levels
Additional ranges of IEC inlet filter modules are developed for applications requiring high attenuation performance or additional attenuation on the earth line. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (18 May 2007)
IR camera aids in MEMS device characterisation
User Application Article High-resolution infra-red camera system provides detailed information as to the static and dynamic thermal behaviour of MEMS structures. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (18 May 2007)
Wireless developments come to Cambridge
Icera is set to open a new development centre in Cambridge, UK, and will recruit more than 25 wireless communications engineers to staff it.
News from Icera Semiconductor (18 May 2007)
Bricks to power cellular basestations
Isolated full brick DC/DC convertors combine the power density, efficiency and reliability required for RF power amplifier applications in cellular radio infrastructure equipment. Brochure Available
News from SynQor Europe (18 May 2007)
Chinese deal cuts the wait for multilayer PCBs
GTK can now deliver prototype and evaluation samples of complex multilayer PCBs within seven to ten working days, and production quantities within three to four weeks. Brochure Available
News from GTK (18 May 2007)
Switch integrates safe charging circuitry
Power switch for high-side load-switching applications enables safe and speedy charging of supercapacitors in PC modem cards.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies (18 May 2007)
Taping machine brings order to loose inventory
The V-Tek TM-4500 manual taping machine is billed as an ideal solution to help manage part inventories and increase purchasing efficiency.
News from Adaptsys (18 May 2007)
High-voltage expansion in Japan
A new larger Japanese facility in Toda City will enable Spellman to support its growing customer base in Japan and the Asian market.
News from Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp (18 May 2007)
Flash programmer claims fastest throughput
Vector programming system from Adaptsys promises the industry's fastest programming of NAND and NOR Flash memory.
News from Adaptsys (18 May 2007)
Digital pattern generators have flexible outputs
PC-compatible digital pattern generator boards feature up to 32Gbit memory, maximum clock rates of 40, 10 or 5MHz, and a choice of 16 or 32bit widths.
News from Strategic Test (18 May 2007)
Touch sensor specialist set up in Ireland
Quantum Research Group has set up a design, support and technology licensing business unit in Ireland.
News from Quantum Research Group (18 May 2007)
Acquisition software has professional appeal
Enhanced data acquisition software caters for professional applications - but with no programming required.
News from Measurement Computing (18 May 2007)
Alliance targets WEEE education
Densitron Displays has set up a waste electrical electronic equipment service agreement with Weeeco. Brochure Available
News from Densitron Display Solutions (18 May 2007)
Video board design upgrades for Vista compliance
MPEG-4/2/1 A/V USB2.0 grabber reference design addresses a number of compatibility issues with Window Vista.
News from AverLogic Technologies Corp (18 May 2007)
Chokes take the buzz out of lighting circuits
Debuzzing chokes are easy to retrofit into stage, studio and architectural lighting projects.
News from Almag Division, Carnhill Transformers (18 May 2007)
Analysis engine provides access to more power data
Power analysis engine gains state-of-the art power visualisation and debug capabilities for fast, interactive power reduction.
News from Sequence Design (18 May 2007)
Cells promise more power for space systems
New class of advanced multijunction solar cells optimised for space applications claims record solar conversion efficiency.
News from Emcore Corp (18 May 2007)
Mobile TV demodulator covers six standards in one
The AF9100 is a six-in-one demodulator IC for multistandard mobile digital TV.
News from Afa Technologies (18 May 2007)
cPCI system chosen for launch control
Radstone Embedded Computing has been selected to provide the processing subsystem which will control the NLOS-LS platform commissioned by the US Army.
News from Radstone Embedded Computing (18 May 2007)
Quad op amp boasts precision specifications
Quad high-performance op amp is ideal for signal conditioning and amplification, particularly in sensor applications with extremely high gain.
News from iC-Haus (18 May 2007)
65nm process PHY meets USB specs
USB 2.0 PHY is first IP for TSMC's 65nm process to successfully pass the USB Implementers Forum High-Speed On The Go PHY certification.
News from Synopsys (18 May 2007)
Microcontroller keeps the faith until 2020
Guaranteed production until at least 2020 means that users of the fido MCU can be assured of long-lifecycle end products.
News from Innovasic Semiconductor (18 May 2007)
Switchers are ready for 2008 power requirements
Desktop power adapters meet efficiency and no-load power consumption standards due for implementation in 2008.
News from Power Sources Unlimited (17 May 2007)
Wireless comms wait for new battery technology
Report predicts slow worldwide battery market demand, growing at an average of 4.7% per year until 2010.
News from Strategy Analytics (17 May 2007)
Taking the mystery out of cryptographic memories
Kit provides full support for development of advanced cryptographic memory products.
News from Atmel Corporation (17 May 2007)
Optimised decoder cuts power budget for MP3
Tensilica has produced an optimised version of the industry-standard MP3 decoder for its Xtensa HiFi 2 Audio Engine and Diamond Standard 330HiFi processor core.
News from Tensilica (17 May 2007)
TV processors take PCI Express route to market
PC-TV processors provide leading-edge functionality and performance when compared with existing TV processors that offer either digital or analogue capability.
News from Micronas USA (17 May 2007)
Embedded Linux moves to latest kernel
Commercial embedded Linux offering upgrades to support the 2.6.21 Linux kernel.
News from TimeSys Corp (17 May 2007)
Memory controller enables high-speed networking
User Application Article BroadLight has used Databahn DDR memory controller IP in a wide range of end product designs, including high-speed networking applications.
News from Denali Software (17 May 2007)
Shanghai office begins Asian antenna expansion
A new sales and support office in Shanghai, China, is the first of several design, sales and support locations in the region for Antenova.
News from Antenova (17 May 2007)
Connectors are lighter than micro-Ds
High-density signal data connectors save weight and space in avionics and similar applications.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Hypertac (17 May 2007)
Controllers enable passive automotive sensing
User Application Article Transense Technologies is using TMS320F28x digital signal controllers in the automotive industry's first SAW-sensor based tyre pressure monitoring systems.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (17 May 2007)
Seminars set scene for DaVinci applications
European technical training sessions offer an in-depth view of DaVinci TMS320DM643x processor technology.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (17 May 2007)
Sockets cover industry-standard IC packages
IC sockets aid design flexibility and remove sensitive ICs from potentially damaging assembly processes.
News from Harwin (17 May 2007)
European distribution goes beyond connectors
Expanded franchise deal allows TTI to offer a wider range of components from Tyco Electronics in all Western European countries. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe (17 May 2007)
Functional verification expands in scope
Platform addresses low-power verification and incorporates verification management capabilities that enable closed-loop management reporting, analysis and documentation.
News from Mentor Graphics UK (17 May 2007)
Power supply stands the test of flexibility
Laboratory DC power supply covers voltage and current combinations between 60V/20A and 20V/50A, making it suitable for a very wide range of applications.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (17 May 2007)
Speedy specification for medical power supplies
Configurable power supply range expands into the medical sector with the release of the Xvite series of medically approved supplies.
News from Excelsys Technologies (17 May 2007)
Power controller trades off size and efficiency
Wide-input-range synchronous DC/DC step-down controller features adjustable 100 to 500kHz operating frequency. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (17 May 2007)
Navy SEALs set to adopt lithium power
Saft has been awarded a US $1.4 million contract to improve the battery system on underwater submersibles that transport Navy SEALs on long-distance missions. Brochure Available
News from Saft Space and Defence Batteries (17 May 2007)
Fan design boasts bigger airflow
New generation of DC fans claims new standards of airflow performance - nearly 70% greater than previous models.
News from Aerco (17 May 2007)
Detector cuts cellular calibration costs
Power detector reduces output variation to +/-0.5dB at full power, enabling fewer end-of-line calibration tests during handset manufacturing.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (17 May 2007)
Wi-Fi devices set standard for compliance
802.11n draft 2.0-compliant devices are used by the Wi-Fi Alliance in its newly announced Wi-Fi Certified 802.11n draft 2.0 testing programme.
News from Atheros Communications (17 May 2007)
French distribution deal expands to cPCI
Performance Technologies has expanded its distribution partnership with Vsystems France to cover CompactPCI high-performance platforms, blades and software.
News from Performance Technologies (17 May 2007)
FPGAs stack up processing power on PC-104
Multiple-card PCI-104 stacks deliver optimal price/performance for demanding real-time embedded applications.
News from Nallatech (17 May 2007)
Controller ousts NOR Flash from mobile designs
Novel solution enables mobile processors to boot directly from managed NAND devices and memory cards, eliminating the need for NOR Flash.
News from QuickLogic (17 May 2007)
New name reflects GPS focus
CSI Wireless has officially changed its name to Hemisphere GPS.
News from Hemisphere GPS (17 May 2007)
Rugged pushbuttons have alternate action
Push-on/push-off switches are well suited for applications that require a robust electrical/electronic interface.
News from Apem Components (17 May 2007)
Placement machine offers flexible assembly
Flexible SMD pick and place machine can incorporate automatic dispensing and handle placement of nonstandard devices, such as LEDs and metal domes.
News from Contax (16 May 2007)
Graphical approach eases complex verification
Graph based functional test synthesis tool helps users to understand, define and analyse complicated verification requirements.
News from Breker Verification Systems (16 May 2007)
Development kit armed with STM processor support
Development environment helps engineers to easily and rapidly evaluate, prototype and test designs built around the STMicroelectronics STR710 ARM7 microcontroller.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (16 May 2007)
Ultraminiature fuses protect on the surface
Thick- and thin-film surface-mounting micro fuses can be reflow soldered and come with full safety agency certification.
News from NIC Components Europe (16 May 2007)
Mobile WiMAX baseband aids handset navigation
User Application Article dmedia System Co is using the ComMAX mobile WiMAX baseband processor for its new product line of advanced personal navigation devices.
News from Comsys Communication and Signal Processing (16 May 2007)
Plastic switch makes terminals fit for EN60335-1
New flame retardant terminal blocks from Euroclamp meet the EN60335-1 "domestic" standard.
News from Switchtec (16 May 2007)
Multiplexer brings serial devices together
USB 2.0 high/full speed multiplexer boasts a wider supply voltage range, higher bandwidth and improved insertion loss characteristics.
News from Intersil (16 May 2007)
Convertors cut the cost of distributed power
DC/DC convertors use an open-frame design with one side populated and a board-to-board interconnection technique to create lower-cost versions of existing devices.
News from Ericsson Power Modules (16 May 2007)
Japanese language environment is a first
The IAR Embedded Workbench for NEC Electronics 78K now offers an option of a Japanese interface.
News from IAR Systems (16 May 2007)
Standardised interface aids tool interoperability
The IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM technology is the first independent tool to adopt the EABI standardised application binary interface.
News from IAR Systems (16 May 2007)
FPGA accelerators gain C compiler support
Tools provide users with a familiar, easy-to-use design environment for creating high-performance FPGA accelerator applications using ANSI-C.
News from Nallatech (16 May 2007)
Secure switches are sealed from the weather
Waterproof miniature key operated lock switches are sealed to IP66 and IP67 and offer single- or double-pole operation.
News from Lorlin Electronics (16 May 2007)
Audio transceivers claim best jitter rejection
Transceivers address the challenges of high quality, cost-effective S/PDIF audio data transfer in LCD televisions, hi-fi, PC motherboards and many other audio systems.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (16 May 2007)
Shuttles cut the cost of custom circuits
Shuttle runs of application specific microwave thin film circuits allow designers to low-volume experiments with different designs on a portion of a wafer without the cost of a full wafer run.
News from US Microwaves (16 May 2007)
Kit cuts the cost of low-power IC design
Design kit enables engineers of different experience levels to adopt advanced low-power techniques with minimal risk and deployment effort.
News from Cadence Design Systems (16 May 2007)
Software upgrade eases test system deployment
Test management software helps engineers to develop and deploy automated validation and manufacturing test systems. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (16 May 2007)
Competition to reward green electronic design
International design competition offers cash prizes for innovative products that use electronic components and have a positive impact on the environment.
News from Farnell (16 May 2007)
Hub systems expand scope of PC instrumentation
Versatile synchronisation options enable systems designers to combine PC instruments into systems capable of simultaneous measurements on thousands of channels. Brochure Available
News from Spectrum Systementwicklung Microelectronic (16 May 2007)
Software puts USB devices to the test
Software tool enables USB developers to quickly validate devices for USB compatibility, Chapter 9 conformance and mass storage functionality and performance.
News from Jungo (16 May 2007)
Dispenser breaks the mould on flexibility
Contax claims the Speedline Camalot FX-D dispensing system can be reconfigured in the field to meet virtually any change in requirement.
News from Contax (15 May 2007)
FPGA board prototypes space designs
Flash-based prototyping board eases application of radiation-tolerant antifuse-based RTAX-S FPGAs from Actel.
News from Aldec (15 May 2007)
New office brings Micromark up to date
Micromark has moved to a new, larger and considerably enhanced office facility in Maidenhead, Berkshire.
News from Micromark C and CD (15 May 2007)
Hot-swap convertors raise voltage for telecomms
DC/DC bus convertors convert 24V DC to either 48 or 54.4V DC for applications in industry and telecommunications. Brochure Available
News from Unipower Europe (15 May 2007)
Host material improves OLED displays
A new patented host material for OLED displays claims significant performance benefits compared with existing alternatives.
News from OLED-T (15 May 2007)
Behavioural modelling cuts analogue errors
Analogue and mixed-signal performance models enable much more thorough optimisation and verification of yield and performance issues.
News from Kimotion Technologies (15 May 2007)
MicroTCA development on the desktop
Development system provides a quick and easy way of evaluating MicroTCA technology.
News from Schroff UK (15 May 2007)
Functional upgrade evolves ATE
ATE system is now available with digital functional testing capabilities.
News from Aeroflex (15 May 2007)
Structured ASICs supported in North America
aASIC has signed Premier Technical Sales to provide support in North America for its Nextreme structured ASIC products.
News from eASIC Corp (15 May 2007)
IC and package design come together
Software integration allows designers to make packaging and performance tradeoffs and decisions earlier in the design process to ensure better quality of results.
News from Magma Design Automation (15 May 2007)
Cores secure storage SoC designs
IP cores provides comprehensive standards-based lossless data compression for use in storage and data networking ASICs and FPGAs.
News from CebaTech (15 May 2007)
Supervisors set the voltage standard
Voltage supervisors give designers industry-standard performance for monitoring the power supply status of a microprocessor, microcontroller, ASIC or other system processor.
News from Catalyst Semiconductor (15 May 2007)
Electronics recycler expands into Belgium
With the opening of its latest WEEE recycling facility in Belgium, Sims Recycling Solutions now operates eight facilities across Europe.
News from Sims Recycling Solutions (15 May 2007)
RTOS makes the most of multicore processing
Real-time operating system evolves to help software developers create more powerful devices using today's most advanced hardware and chipsets, including multicore processors.
News from LynuxWorks (15 May 2007)
MSc is devoted to mobile applications development
Postgraduate course in mobile applications development teaches Symbian OS principles in designing and developing mobile applications.
News from London Metropolitan University (15 May 2007)
Precision power film resistors save more space
Precision TO126 and TO220 style power resistors feature tolerances as tight as 0.025% and temperature coefficients to as tight as 2ppm.
News from RCD Components (15 May 2007)
Board sets the standard in verification
The Accellera Board of Directors has approved the SCE-MI 2.0 specification as an Accellera verification standard.
News from Accellera (15 May 2007)
IC inventories made RoHS compliant
E-Certa specialises in Pb (lead) conversion for semiconductors and testing for RoHS compliance.
News from E-Certa (15 May 2007)
Switching breakers snap into place
Compact and attractive circuit breakers for equipment are available in single-, two- or three-pole arrangements. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (15 May 2007)
Single European source for Sensoray
Sensoray has made Enciris Technologies its exclusive distributor for all products in Europe.
News from Enciris Technologies (15 May 2007)
Tuners consolidate digital radio and TV reception
RF tuner ICs receive digital audio broadcast (DAB) and terrestrial digital multimedia broadcast (T-DMB) with a minimum of external components.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (15 May 2007)
Powerful simulation comes for free
NL-Sim, an alternative to Simulink from The Mathworks, can now be downloaded free of charge from the Xanalog website.
News from Xanalog Corporation (15 May 2007)
Caps save connectors from ingress
Protective caps for the 620 series snap-in connector system ensure unmated connectors maintain an environmental protection rating of IP67.
News from Binder-USA (15 May 2007)
Regulator runs PLL or spread spectrum
High-efficiency 2.25MHz synchronous buck regulator is claimed ideal for single cell Li-ion, or multicell alkaline/NiCad/NiMH applications. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (15 May 2007)
PCB connectors raise I/O density
High-density SMT connector is now available in a 500-position footprint on 1.27mm pitch for high I/O board to board applications where durability and reliability are critical.
News from Advanced Interconnections Corp (15 May 2007)
Agreement expands ARM core offerings
New licence agreement extends VeriSilicon's ARM926EJ-S processor-based current offering to fully synthesisable capabilities and configurable cache systems
News from VeriSilicon (14 May 2007)
Configurable analogue IC powers motion tasks
Novel IC incorporates a complete set of configurable and customisable analogue functions for printer, fax and point-of-sale system applications.
News from STMicroelectronics (14 May 2007)
Enhancement film makes TFT easy on the eye
The latest TFT display from Digital Displays promises excellent viewability under all lighting conditions, indoor, outdoor and in sunlight. Brochure Available
News from GPEG International (14 May 2007)
Alliance enables Java ME compliance
Test services support manufacturers with the development and certification of new mobile phones capable of executing Java ME applications.
News from 7 layers (14 May 2007)
Ambient light sensor has analogue output
Analogue-output ambient light sensor allows easy integration of power-saving features into display backlights.
News from First Components (14 May 2007)
Dispensing with digital accuracy
The microprocessor-driven fully digital DX-350 series dispenses precise fluid volumes with consistent high accuracy and repeatability. Brochure Available
News from OK International (14 May 2007)
Audio IC deal covers North America
Nu Horizons Electronics Corp has signed an exclusive North American partnership agreement with AKM Semiconductor.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (14 May 2007)
Expanded alliance assists IC verification
Certified partners extend verification resources and expertise for design teams facing verification-resource limitations.
News from Cadence Design Systems (14 May 2007)
RF analyser is made for Tetra devices and networks
Analyser helps to locate Tetra network dead spots, identify handover problems and can be used in type approval of terminals.
News from Willtek Communications (14 May 2007)
IP core simplifies Sercos III integration
A free IP core for low-cost FPGA chips allows Sercos III to be integrated into basic I/O slave devices with minimal development and integration effort.
News from Sercos North America (14 May 2007)
Driver takes control of high-power lasers
Laser driver system is designed for current control and temperature compensation of high power free space or fibred visible laser components.
News from Intense (14 May 2007)
LED boasts high visibility from low profile
Ultra-low-profile 0.5W surface mount white LED offers a full 120-degree viewing angle.
News from Optek Technology (14 May 2007)
Flash to dominate handset LED applications
Report predicts that LED flash revenues will grow at a CAAGR of 23% through 2011 even though overall LED revenues from cellular handsets will decline.
News from Strategy Analytics (14 May 2007)
Embedded module uses power-saving notebook ICs
ETXexpress module is ideal for embedded applications that are temperature and power sensitive.
News from Kontron UK (14 May 2007)
Reconfigurable logic IP cuts SoC design costs
Standard cell based reconfigurable logic IP runs on TSMC's 90nm G, LP and GT logic processes.
News from Lightspeed Logic (14 May 2007)
Passive components come to Northern Europe
Walsin Technology Corporation has extended its existing passive component distribution deal with Arrow Electronics to cover Northern Europe.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (14 May 2007)
Mouser's expertise complements Avago's aggression
Mouser Electronics has signed a distribution agreement to distribute analogue, mixed-signal and optoelectronic components from Avago Technologies.
News from Mouser Electronics (14 May 2007)
Tester validates end-to-end network architecture
User Application Article Isocore Corp has used the Agilent N2X multiservices test solution to validate the performance of the Alcatel-Lucent Triple Play Service Delivery Architecture.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (14 May 2007)
Environment keeps track of IC implementation
Helium is a new design flow automation and management environment that supports Sondrel's IC implementation services.
News from Sondrel (14 May 2007)
Analysis and simulation aid real-time design
Rapita's RapiTime worst-case execution time analysis solutions and VirtualTime "software-in-the-loop" simulation technology are now available from SDC Systems.
News from SDC Systems (14 May 2007)
Processors put more memory onboard
Nu Horizons has a new family of processors from Atmel that feature twice the Flash memory of their predecessors.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (14 May 2007)
Digital pots retain precision
Digitally controlled potentiometers provide precision measurement and a wide operating temperature range.
News from Intersil (14 May 2007)
RF chipset takes cables to broadband speed
Two-device chipset eases RF design for cable modems designed to meet the new DOCSIS 3.0 standard.
News from Anadigics (14 May 2007)
Buffer cuts FB-DIMM power budgets
Third generation memory buffer family offers the lowest power consumption available in the industry today - up to 40% power savings over competing AMB offerings.
News from IDT (14 May 2007)
GPS antenna runs from lower supply voltages
Innovative active GPS antenna operates from any voltage in the range 1.8 to 6V DC.
News from CTi (14 May 2007)
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