News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 June
to Saturday 9 June 2007
Korean universities license configurable processor
There are now more than 80 universities worldwide that use Xtensa processors in their research and/or classrooms.
News from Tensilica ( 7 June 2007)
Storage controllers are highly configurable
ARM7 based storage controllers are the first with a universal interface to offer full software control of the eSATA datapath.
News from Oxford Semiconductor ( 7 June 2007)
Software takes control of CAN services and tests
Ixxat has further extended the software functionality of the CANopen Master API.
News from Nohau UK ( 7 June 2007)
Software simulates more complex fields
3D full-wave electromagnetic field simulation software features new technology that delivers even greater accuracy, capacity and performance than before.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 7 June 2007)
Wide-format TFT steps into the daylight
A 4.3in TFT LCD with WVGA resolution uses transmissive microreflective technology, which naturally enhances daylight readability without increasing power consumption. Brochure Available
News from Anders Electronics ( 7 June 2007)
Software accord to improve IP services
Texas Instruments is working with Network Physics to deliver optimised end-user experiences for VoIP and IPTV services.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 7 June 2007)
USB instrument exercises automotive sensors
Goepel Electronic has extended its range of USB modules for automotive test applications with a high-density resistance simulator card. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic ( 7 June 2007)
MPEG4 codec shrinks into 3U format
Single 3U form factor CompactPCI MPEG4 codec board encodes up to four concurrent full-size real-time analogue inputs at full frame rate from Pal or NTSC video and audio sources. Brochure Available
News from Advanced Micro Peripherals ( 7 June 2007)
Motor upgrade improves fume extraction
Fume extraction system adopts brushless motor technology to significantly increase system lifetime in normal operation. Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 7 June 2007)
Mono TFTs in automotive dash drive
Novel mono TFT technology that enables advanced, attractive and informative consoles while avoiding the complex drive requirements of full colour TFT.
News from Varitronix UK ( 7 June 2007)
TFTs offer more options in the short run
Semicustom mid-size colour TFT displays offer a wealth of bespoke features to customers ordering as few as 100 displays.
News from Varitronix UK ( 7 June 2007)
Combo instrument adds signal analysis
The R and S FSUP now offers signal analysis functionality for mobile communications standards, supporting Bluetooth, GSM, 3GPP, TD-SCDMA, CDMA2000 and 1xEV-DO. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 7 June 2007)
GPS front end finds home in navigation design
User Application Article GPS RF front end receiver IC is used in reference platform that provides manufacturers with a complete solution for multimedia navigation systems.
News from SiGe Semiconductor ( 7 June 2007)
HD and DVRs to spur set-top sales
Report predicts that more than 3 million HD-enabled IPTV set-top boxes will be sold in Europe alone this year as operators make the switch to H.264 technology.
News from Strategy Analytics ( 7 June 2007)
Crosscompiler is free to try
Byte Craft is now offering a free evaluation version of its C6808 crosscompiler for the Freescale HC08/HCS08/RS08.
News from Byte Craft ( 7 June 2007)
Signal generator adapts to wireless evolution
RF vector signal generator adds extra waveforms, a new power calibration feature and increased ARB memory to accommodate more and larger waveforms. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments ( 7 June 2007)
Clock generator covers wide bands
Low-phase-noise clock generator claims best-in-class jitter performance at 380fs (RMS at 10kHz to 20MHz).
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 7 June 2007)
Interface accelerates PC instrumentation
Half-height GPIB interface card harnesses the fast data transfer rate of PCI Express to support high-bandwidth PC applications.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 7 June 2007)
Boost convertor powers big backlights
LED driver addresses high-power backlighting applications from 1W LEDs in series to multiple strings of lower-power LEDs.
News from Catalyst Semiconductor ( 7 June 2007)
Copper process upgrades passives performance
HighQ IPD process technology is ideal for the production of passive devices - such as baluns, couplers and filters.
News from ON Semiconductor ( 7 June 2007)
Ethernet controller puts more in less
Fast Ethernet controller promises new level of integration that enables a highly compact PC design while reducing system-level costs.
News from Marvell ( 7 June 2007)
Storage contract guarantees component quality
Rolls-Royce has awarded IGG a contract to provide long-term storage of electronic components for its marine power division.
News from IGG Component Technology ( 7 June 2007)
Guide includes 30 new PSU ranges
Power supply guide for 2007-08 spans 208 pages and features a total of 30 new product ranges added since the last edition.
News from XP Power ( 7 June 2007)
Website and guide ease supply specification
The new SL Power website creates one central location for customers and prospects to gather information about and start the purchase process for internal and external power supplies.
News from SL Power Electronics Corporation ( 7 June 2007)
RTOS and networking stack support Stellaris
The ThreadX RTOS and NetX TCP/IP networking stack now support Luminary Micro's new Ethernet-enabled Stellaris family of ARM Cortex-M3 microcontrollers. Brochure Available
News from Express Logic ( 7 June 2007)
MCUs are ideal for battery-powered equipment
Flash microcontrollers target battery chargers, sensor end points and low-end motor control applications. Brochure Available
News from Rapid Electronics ( 6 June 2007)
RF transistor makes powerful claims
Power transistor delivers pulsed RF output power of 1kW at 130MHz and features the highest drain efficiency and power gain of any device in its class.
News from Freescale Semiconductor ( 6 June 2007)
Acquisition adds verification hardware to software
Synplicity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hardi Electronics for US $24.2 million in cash.
News from Synplicity ( 6 June 2007)
Software-defined systems dominate conference
Software is fast becoming the dominant technology in military and aerospace applications, as delegates to a recent NI conference will confirm. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 6 June 2007)
Amps enable advanced RF radio architectures
RF amplifier portfolio of 12 new devices covers the complete RF signal chain.
News from Analog Devices ( 6 June 2007)
Agreement pools MEMS microphone expertise
A crosslicensing agreement between Knowles Acoustics and Akustica aims to reinforce the strength of each company's respective patent portfolios. Brochure Available
News from Knowles Acoustics ( 6 June 2007)
Quintplexer keeps handset signals distinct
FBAR-based quintplexer module helps designers create ultrasmall high-performance mobile phones that deliver simultaneous GPS functionality. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 6 June 2007)
GPS chipsets to put mice in position
Taiwan-based OEM Wonde Proud Technology has selected Nemerix for its new generation of GPS personal navigation devices.
News from Nemerix ( 6 June 2007)
Serdes supplies flexibility in optical networking
Single-chip programmable serdes supports multiple passive optical network standards and rates including asymmetric gigabit passive optical networking.
News from Micrel ( 6 June 2007)
CompactPCI franchise fills gap in range
Diamond Point International has signed an exclusive UK and Ireland distribution deal with Inova Computers of Kaufbeuren, Germany.
News from Diamond Point International (Europe) ( 6 June 2007)
Serdes shrinks gigabit comms
Industry's smallest low-power, single-channel gigabit Ethernet serdes enables higher densities in datacommunications and telecommunications equipment.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 6 June 2007)
Tester checks bidirectional forwarding detection
Network equipment manufacturers can use the Agilent N2X multiservices test solution to ensure routers conform to the new IETF BFD recommendations.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 6 June 2007)
Extension expands COM Express definition
COM Express Extension offers optimised pinouts for graphics and other core features for COM Express designs based on the PICMG COM.0 COM Express specification.
News from Kontron UK ( 6 June 2007)
Supplies offer speedy custom options
Configurable AC/DC power supplies are based on a modular configurable design that offer a vast range of custom variations.
News from Ideal Power ( 6 June 2007)
Software makes more sense of waveform data
Waveform viewing software adds a report generation function that allows waveforms to be co-ordinated with measurement results and text data.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 6 June 2007)
Handheld analyser aids RFID surveys
Upgraded handheld spectrum analyser is billed as an ideal tool for companies making site surveys for UHF RFID applications.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 6 June 2007)
OCXO maintains performance in design shrink
Oven-controlled crystal oscillator provides superior phase noise performance over a wide range of frequencies in a small 1in-square package.
News from Vectron International ( 6 June 2007)
SAW oscillators extend beyond 1GHz
Vectron International has extended the output frequency range of its surface acoustic wave based oscillators beyond the gigahertz barrier.
News from Vectron International ( 6 June 2007)
Motherboard brings more to automotive computing
Tiny motherboards power fully functional network servers yet fit in the palm of the hand.
News from Gumstix ( 6 June 2007)
Power cordsets further international trade
Wide range of international power cordsets are approved to safety agency requirements.
News from GlobTek ( 6 June 2007)
ATCA blade boasts top processing power
AdvancedTCA processor blade combines dual 4Gbit/s Fibre Channel links with dual 64bit Low Voltage Intel Xeon processors. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology ( 5 June 2007)
Nonvolatile state saver brings system stability
Novel nonvolatile device saves the state of signals on demand and restores them to the correct state automatically on power up.
News from Ramtron International ( 5 June 2007)
Report forecasts cellular market moves
In-depth study of the worldwide cellphone market provides dozens of forecasts by technology and by region through 2011 of handsets, subscribers and chips of all types.
News from Forward Concepts ( 5 June 2007)
Eighth-brick convertor produces more
DC/DC convertor produces considerably more output power than similar standard eighth-brick footprint products.
News from Ericsson Power Modules ( 5 June 2007)
Instruments set HDMI compliance mark
Several Agilent instruments have been selected as recommended test equipment in the HDMI Compliance Test Specification.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 5 June 2007)
Compact connection system finds new uses
M8/M12 connector system finds increasing applications outside the traditional process and factory automation sector. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK ( 5 June 2007)
Alliance targets manufacturing test sector
National Instruments Alliance Partner TestWorks has launched a specific initiative focusing on the bespoke manufacturing test solutions market. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 5 June 2007)
Verification validates simulation
Software generates tests and proves design properties for Simulink and Stateflow models using the Prover Plug-In from Prover Technology.
News from MathWorks ( 5 June 2007)
Software supports Freescale's automotive drive
Comprehensive ECU software development solution targets Freescale's MPC5510 microcontroller family. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software ( 5 June 2007)
Digital controllers run floating point maths
The industry's first floating point digital signal controllers provide 300MFLOPS performance at 150MHz at costs typically associated with fixed point processors.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 5 June 2007)
Reflow process handles the (w)hole board
A novel process promises to increase efficiency for process engineers by eliminating the wave soldering process altogether.
News from Photo Stencil ( 5 June 2007)
Cores double up to power digital TV
User Application Article Multimedia processors implement two 24KEc cores to offer HDTV system developers a solution that shortens design cycles and accelerates time to market.
News from MIPS Technologies ( 5 June 2007)
Reference flow supports 45nm process technology
Design methodology increases yields, lowers risks and improves design margins.
News from TSMC ( 5 June 2007)
Design platforms go with TSMC's flow
Synopsys is supporting the new TSMC Reference Flow 8.0 in its Galaxy Design Platform, Discovery Verification Platform and design for manufacturing (DFM) products.
News from Synopsys ( 5 June 2007)
Initiative targets accuracy improvements
Design programme aims to achieve new levels of accuracy for advanced process technologies.
News from TSMC ( 5 June 2007)
Multimedia board speeds SoC verification
Scalable SoC verification environment can be tuned to perform all hardware and software validation tasks of any multimedia/portable SoC.
News from Emulation and Verification Engineering (EVE) ( 5 June 2007)
Quality standard approves medical device design
Plexus UK has achieved ISO13485 approval for medical device design for its design centre in Livingston and its rapid-prototyping and volume manufacturing site in Kelso.
News from Plexus Corp UK ( 5 June 2007)
Power amp brings extra dimension to handset audio
Compact audio power amplifier creates 3D audio effects in the stereo speaker outputs to add impact and a surround-sound feel to MP3 and video files.
News from STMicroelectronics ( 5 June 2007)
Quad PHY is cooler choice for switching
Quad gigabit Ethernet PHY chip cuts costs and power consumption in high-density switching applications.
News from Marvell ( 5 June 2007)
Interface chip brings carrier values to VoIP
Device combines a fully integrated dual-channel SLIC and codec in a single chip.
News from Silicon Laboratories ( 5 June 2007)
Revamped site brings data with fewer clicks
Cypress Semiconductor has redesigned its website to give users access to more information from the home page.
News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 5 June 2007)
Chipset and boards cut media centre costs
A novel range of media PC solutions enables flawless playback of high definition (HD) video content across the widest range of PCs in the industry.
News from Broadcom Corp ( 5 June 2007)
Ethernet connectors are sealed on the panel
Waterproof Ethernet connectors are now available for PCB mounting and IDC termination. Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components ( 5 June 2007)
RF receiver IC is a sensitive sort
Low-power RF receiver IC features enhanced sensitivity and selectivity, and is claimed to lead the industry in distance performance.
News from Micrel ( 5 June 2007)
AMC boosts performance for under a grand
Advanced Mezzanine Card claims up to twice the processing capability of previous generation modules, for a volume price of less than GBP 1000.
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing ( 5 June 2007)
Amp buffers wide-bandwidth applications
Gallium arsenide MMIC wideband buffer amplifier features on-chip drain bias coil and DC blocking.
News from Mimix Broadband ( 4 June 2007)
IP blocks put GPS baseband on Renesas SoC
User Application Article GPS baseband IP blocks location-enable the new Renesas SuperH Family SH7775 SoC for high-performance car informatics.
News from SiRF Technology ( 4 June 2007)
Small claims for Ethernet-enabled MCU
Embedded Ethernet MCU integrates a high performance 8bit microcontroller with 512Kbyte Flash memory, TCP/IP and 10/100M Fast Ethernet MAC/PHY in an 8 x 8mm 80-pin TFBGA package.
News from Asix Electronics Corporation ( 4 June 2007)
Two amps in one make current sense
Device combines two independent high-side amplifiers for multiple current sensing applications such as H-bridge driver circuits. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 4 June 2007)
Extra functions expand safety testing
Electronic product safety testing system is upgraded with increased current capability, improved software and product traceability features. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments ( 4 June 2007)
Modem chipsets embed flexible communications
An all-new line of embedded modem products includes a pin-compatible family of data and fax modem chipsets and a single package monolithic data access arrangement.
News from LSI Europe ( 4 June 2007)
Signal generators test MIMO in one
New options add MIMO test capabilities to the SMU200A and AMU200A signal generators. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz ( 4 June 2007)
A case of adaptability answers many demands
Small plastic instrument cases have the versatility to handle a wide variety of OEM, consumer electronics, electrical and instrumentation applications.
News from Vero Technologies ( 4 June 2007)
Chipset creates military-spec power systems
MIL-COTS chipset provides the full functionality of a DC/DC convertor with high efficiency and higher power density, fast transient response, low noise and flexible thermal management.
News from Vicor UK ( 4 June 2007)
Conformal coating service aids reliability
Competitively priced conformal coating service provides complete solution for the protection and test of printed circuit board assemblies, hybrid modules and other electronic components.
News from C-Mac MicroTechnology ( 4 June 2007)
Programmable radio SoC takes (remote) control
User Application Article Harman Kardon has used the Cypress PRoC LP programmable radio SoC in its ergonomic remote control for the Drive + Play 2 Mobile Media Manager.
News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 4 June 2007)
Microcontrollers enable easy upgrades
Microcontrollers with on-chip Flash memory target a wide range of applications, including industrial equipment and consumer electronics.
News from Renesas Technology Europe ( 4 June 2007)
Millimetre-wave MMICs move to next generation
Range includes power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, general-purpose amplifiers, mixers and multipliers for next-generation communication networks. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 4 June 2007)
Power LEDs claim top performance
Anglia now sells and supports the Cree XLamp range of power LEDs in the UK and Ireland.
News from Anglia ( 4 June 2007)
Fibre optic cables tested for free
Visitors to NXTcomm can take any standard fibre optic cable to the Timbercon booth for cleaning, testing, inspection and analysis - all free of charge.
News from Timbercon ( 4 June 2007)
Development system debugs precision motion
User Application Article Etel uses the XJTAG boundary scan development system to debug and test complex printed circuit boards used in its market-leading range of advanced digital motion controllers.
News from XJTAG ( 4 June 2007)
ANSI accredits standards efforts
VITA has been re-accredited by the American National Standards Institute.
News from VITA ( 4 June 2007)
Website tells all on battery ranges
Updated website provides detailed information on industrial and automotive batteries as well as chargers and test equipment.
News from Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) ( 4 June 2007)
Funding to expand simulation deployment
Xoomsys technology allows Spice-accurate simulations to scale to previously unimaginable levels.
News from Xoomsys ( 4 June 2007)
Acquisitions provide pick-and-place bargains
Second-user late-model Mydata MY machines come with full warranties.
News from Alternative SMT ( 4 June 2007)
Combined test technologies explained
Summer seminars around the UK will explain novel technology that combines functional and boundary scan testing. Brochure Available
News from Direct Insight ( 4 June 2007)
Convertor selection tools explained online
Webcast to highlight the pitfalls encountered when evaluating an ADC for a design, and the importance of selecting the proper tools.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 4 June 2007)
Processor promises all line-card functions in one
Network processor aims to offer system vendors a significant cost reduction by integrating all the key components of their line card into a single chip.
News from EZchip Technologies ( 4 June 2007)
Chip takes charge of optical network transceivers
Optical control, calibration and monitor IC is suitable for all BPON and GPON triplexer applications.
News from Maxim Integrated Products ( 4 June 2007)
Visualisation engine eases debugger build
User Application Article DAFCA has used Concept Engineering's Nlview visualisation engine to build a graphical debugging cockpit for its ClearBlue Silicon Validation Platform.
News from Concept Engineering ( 4 June 2007)
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