News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 24 June
to Saturday 30 June 2007
Express performance from system host board
SBC incorporates fast memory access that significantly increases overall system performance through the optimisation of available bandwidth and reduction of memory access latency.
News from Commell (29 June 2007)
Military board boasts extensive I/O
The SVME/DMV-184 combines the performance and the advanced I/O capabilities of the Freescale 8641 processor with an extensive I/O complement.
News from Mistral Software (29 June 2007)
Kaisertech continues expansion
New premises have been purpose-designed to house all the company's offices and warehouse storage facilities under one roof. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (29 June 2007)
Card range extends handset capacity
Small-format high-speed high-capacity memory card extends microSDHC range from 256Mbyte to 4Gbyte.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (29 June 2007)
Rack-mount UPS conditions supplies
19in-rack-mount uninterruptible power supplies provide protection from surges and simple power outages, with full-time AC power conditioning.
News from Powervar (29 June 2007)
Bit error rate tester checks telecomms standards
A new interface interface pod option allows the Aeroflex FB100A bit error rate tester to cover a wide range of standardised telecommunications interfaces.
News from Aeroflex (29 June 2007)
Custom sensor enables holographic data storage
User Application Article Cypress Semiconductor Corp has developed a novel CMOS image sensor solution for the InPhase Tapestry holographic data storage system.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (29 June 2007)
Selective soldering meets engineering challenges
User Application Article Jaltek's new selective soldering system replaces an existing soldering machine that did not fulfil its purpose.
News from Contax (29 June 2007)
Image sensor squares up to handset demands
Small form factor design combined with excellent camera performance and image quality makes the OV6880 especially attractive.
News from OmniVision (29 June 2007)
Structured ASIC platform hosts fieldbus controller
User Application Article Aniotek has produced its critical UFC100-F1 fieldbus controller in an easy-to-use structured ASIC platform.
News from ChipX (29 June 2007)
Overlay film protects tablet PCs
User Application Article Kienzle Systems uses Autotex XE from MacDermid Autotype for the overlay film on its tablet PCs. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (29 June 2007)
Mixed-signal IC is meter on a chip
Energy-metering ICs incorporate all the core circuitry necessary to implement a complete meter system without requiring any other active component.
News from STMicroelectronics (29 June 2007)
32bit processor cores expand ASIC options
A licensing agreement with Beyond Semiconductor brings a family of 32bit processors to ChipX standard cell ASIC, embedded array ASIC and structured ASIC platforms.
News from ChipX (29 June 2007)
Film capacitors stack up advantages
Stacked film chip capacitors are ideal as an alternative to higher loss and less stable MLCC capacitors.
News from NIC Components Europe (29 June 2007)
US companies embrace wireless
Catering for a substantial increase in US demand for embedded wireless technology, Ezurio has set up its own US operation at Mahwah, New Jersey.
News from Ezurio (29 June 2007)
Low-cost kits provide quick start for MCUs
Three new starter kits for SuperH microcontrollers combine boards, displays, debuggers and software to save on product development time.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (29 June 2007)
Digital TV SoC integrates more functions
Next-generation digital TV SoC claims industry-leading levels of integration.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (29 June 2007)
Real-world WiMAX put to the test
Optimisation platform enables WiMAX equipment manufacturers and service providers to authenticate the actual subscriber experience in real-world WiMAX environments.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (29 June 2007)
Upgrades for audio analysers
Audio Precision has upgraded the software for its 2700 Series and ATS-2 audio analysers and added a new USB option.
News from Audio Precision (29 June 2007)
Mezzanine takes on mission-critical displays
IEEE1386-compliant COTS graphics PMC is dedicated to mission critical embedded applications.
News from Interface Concept (29 June 2007)
Vision of reliability in the cockpit
Vision and VisionPlus offer powerful electronic solutions for off-highway cockpit visualisation.
News from TTTech Computertechnik (29 June 2007)
User interfaces run on many microcontrollers
Smart GUI toolkit provides platform independence to embedded application developers.
News from Saelig Company (29 June 2007)
Connection kit eases spectrum analyser links
Spectrum analyser cable and adapter kit provides the most popular and useful coaxial accessories to interconnect B+K Precision's Model 2650 and 2658 spectrum analysers.
News from B+K Precision (28 June 2007)
Semiconductor materials growth continues
The global semiconductor materials market is predicted to grow by more than 10% during 2007, and is forecasted to grow another 10% in 2008.
News from SEMI (28 June 2007)
Alliance to accelerate product development
Fluffy Spider Technologies and Bayly Design Associates will work together on product development services for global OEMs.
News from Fluffy Spider Technologies (28 June 2007)
Mainboard embeds full range of PC functions
Mainboard incorporates a number of innovative features for the fast-growing x86-based embedded market.
News from VIA Technologies (28 June 2007)
Freescale signs for multiformat video capabilities
Freescale Semiconductor has licensed Hantro's multiformat hardware video codecs to use in SoC devices for mobile handsets.
News from Hantro (28 June 2007)
Taiwanese lab is first for fixed and mobile WiMAX
Bureau Veritas ADT becomes the first Asian test lab to be approved by the WiMAX Forum for both fixed and mobile WiMAX certification services.
News from Bureau Veritas E and E Product Services (28 June 2007)
Switchers squeeze more into smaller packages
Ultracompact 275W switch mode power supplies feature digital power management and optional PMBus capability.
News from Powerstax (28 June 2007)
Cut-down DIN-rail supplies maintain bonus power
Low-cost range of DIN-rail power supplies have a much reduced feature set, which enables very competitive pricing.
News from Puls UK (28 June 2007)
Convertor chip claims standby savings
DC/DC convertor reduces power usage for a wide range of 12V industrial applications as well as higher powered portable systems operating from dual-cell lithium-ion/polymer batteries.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies (28 June 2007)
Timing system is integral part of tapeout success
User Application Article Atheros Communications has used Cadence Encounter software to design its new AR9001 series of 802.11n chipsets.
News from Cadence Design Systems (28 June 2007)
Chipset puts TV in the backseat
User Application Article Digital broadcasting chipset enables a ground-breaking TV service that delivers live TV from the best family TV programmers directly to vehicles.
News from STMicroelectronics (28 June 2007)
Board eases transition between 8 and 32bit MCUs
Development board allows designers experiment with the use of various 8 and 32bit Freescale Semiconductor microcontrollers in system prototypes.
News from Future Electronics (28 June 2007)
AOI machine spots more defects in 24bit colour
Automatic optical inspection system provides fast programming, reliable detection and true 24/7 operation - all on a single inline machine platform.
News from Marantz Europe (28 June 2007)
Waveform generator validates long Infiniband cable
User Application Article Tektronix has has used its AWG7102 arbitrary waveform generator to validate the performance of the new Intel 100m Infiniband cable operating at speeds up to 20Gbit/s. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (28 June 2007)
Tool suite covers all ColdFire controllers
Comprehensive suite of tools are available to embedded developers using ColdFire MCUs based on the V1 and V2 cores.
News from IAR Systems (28 June 2007)
Fixture takes JTAG functional testing onboard
User Application Article The XJTAG Professional development system has been integrated with a novel two-step test fixture that now provides both in-circuit and JTAG functional testing.
News from XJTAG (28 June 2007)
Kit speeds switch to MicroTCA
MicroTCA platform development kit will help telecommunications equipment manufacturers migrate to a smaller and more cost effective form factor.
News from RadiSys Corporation (28 June 2007)
Digital storage scopes prove popular
The new 5000 Series digital storage oscilloscope has tripled Agilent's previous record for oscilloscope orders and shipments.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (28 June 2007)
GPS chip covers Galileo and Glonass too
Universal single-chip global navigation satellite system receiver covers GPS, Galileo and Glonass navigation satellite systems.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (28 June 2007)
LSI to shed consumer products business
Magnum Semiconductor is to acquire the LSI consumer products business, leaving LSI to focus its investments on its storage, networking and mobility market segments.
News from LSI Europe (28 June 2007)
LDOs are power-saving alternatives
Catalyst's LDO products are designed with a "quick start" feature to ensure a fast turn-on time of less than 150us, further optimising the devices for low-power applications.
News from Catalyst Semiconductor (28 June 2007)
Nonvolatile memory joins IP catalogue
Sidense is enabling centralised access to information about the company's embedded, nonvolatile memory SiFuse and SiPROM IP cores at ChipEstimate.com.
News from Chip Estimate Corp (28 June 2007)
Analogue outputs are isolated against hum
Signal-conditioning expansion board features eight single-ended analogue outputs, with an isolated ground for each output.
News from Microstar Laboratories (28 June 2007)
Power amplifier module covers five bands
User Application Article The Anadigics AWT6223 UMTS/Edge penta-band power amplifier module is used by Samsung in its SGH-I520 smartphone designed for the European market.
News from Anadigics (28 June 2007)
High power LEDs upgrade to 10W
Applications for Lednium LEDs include solid-state lighting, automotive exterior and interior lighting, architectural lighting, and electronic signs and signals. Brochure Available
News from Pacer International (28 June 2007)
FPGAs cut the cost of communications
Family addresses the rapidly growing need for FPGAs with transceivers in cost-sensitive, high-volume communications, computer, storage and industrial applications.
News from Altera Europe (28 June 2007)
Upgrade for image quality analyser
DxO Analyzer is a complete measurement solution providing in-depth image quality analysis and diagnosis for any image capture device.
News from DxO Labs (28 June 2007)
Fast access to Freescale's Flexis MCUs
Prequalified silicon allows Mouser's engineering customers to the design and prototype stages of their new projects.
News from Mouser Electronics (28 June 2007)
IP library runs on 90nm embedded Flash FPGAs
Lattice Semiconductor has made available 45 ispLeverCore intellectual property and third-party vendor IP cores for its new 90nm embedded Flash LatticeXP2 FPGA family.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (28 June 2007)
Kit cuts costs and time for FPGA designs
Low-cost Spartan-3AN starter kit is ideal for prototyping high-volume nonvolatile applications where higher system integration or security is critical.
News from Xilinx (28 June 2007)
Video devices target critical subsystems
Display, audio and power management products enable energy-efficient video in handheld devices.
News from National Semiconductor (27 June 2007)
Faster access to beryllium-free EMI shielding
Fingerstock standard products made from recyclable clean copper are now available within two business days.
News from Laird Technologies (27 June 2007)
Codec in the picture for camera integration
High-performance low-power codec with integrated video buffer and speaker driver can be used to enhance the performance of digital still and video cameras.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (27 June 2007)
FPGAs cut the cost of embedded serdes
Production volume prices have been reduced to as low as $9.95 for the 20K-look-up-table LatticeECP2M-20, cracking the $10.00 price barrier for the first time.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (27 June 2007)
Serial devices provide higher-density Flash
Serial Flash memories boast capacities of 16 and 32Mbit in space-saving cost-effective 8-pin SOIC packages.
News from Winbond Electronics Corp America (27 June 2007)
Multicore platform promises network transformation
Innovative multicore architecture delivers breakthrough efficiencies, performance and scale, while addressing the emerging challenges of multicore software development.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (27 June 2007)
Processor gathers fans in North America
Three leading North American companies select the Leon3 processor and the GRLIB IP library for their SoC designs.
News from Gaisler Research (27 June 2007)
Thick-film resistors withstand surges
Antisurge chip resistors offer reduced costs, faster and easier mounting and improved solder joint reliability over temperature cycles. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe (27 June 2007)
Synchronous controller builds high-current PSUs
DC/DC controller allows system designers to "stack" multiple power modules to create a high-density power supply that supports up to 200A output current.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (27 June 2007)
Wi-Fi testing covers latest IEEE802.11n standard
TUV Rheinland can now conduct tests on wireless products for the new Wi-Fi Certified 802.11n draft 2.0 programme.
News from TUV Rheinland of North America (27 June 2007)
8 and 32bit MCUs are pin-for-pin compatible
The first two members of the Flexis series of microcontrollers aid design migration from 8 to 32bit with a common set of on-chip peripherals and development tools.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (27 June 2007)
Kickstart for ULP Bluetooth device development
TI reckons its ZigBee expertise will be valuable in developing the first Ultra Low Power Bluetooth (previously known as Wibree) devices.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (27 June 2007)
Touch sensors need no MCU for control
Ultra-low-power touch-sensor chips are intended for portable applications such as mobile phones, PDAs, notebook PCs and media players.
News from STMicroelectronics (27 June 2007)
USB DMM has all applications covered
High-precision low-cost USB-based 6.5-digit digital multimeter is available with special introductory pricing offer. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (27 June 2007)
SoC simplifies automotive display design
RISC-based system-on-chip processor for automotive displays boasts the industry's highest system level of integration to date.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (27 June 2007)
Fuel cell system comes to Europe
UltraCell has enlisted the help of UK-based ABSL Power Solutions to deliver solutions based on its groundbreaking XX25 fuel cell system throughout Europe.
News from UltraCell (27 June 2007)
Secure MCU offers flexible Flash alternative
Flash-based secure microcontroller targets applications that require high computing power, high-speed communication interfaces and seamless connection to very large memories.
News from Atmel Corporation (27 June 2007)
High-speed digitisers boast fierce performance
The Cobra family of digitisers is available with one or two digitising channels, sampling speeds up to 2Gsample/s and up to 1GHz input bandwidth.
News from Gage Applied Technologies (27 June 2007)
Power chip manages complex backlights
Seven-channel charge-pump-based light management unit offers backlighting for a main display, subdisplay and indicator functions.
News from Sipex Corporation (27 June 2007)
Hardware compression outstrips software
GZIP IC offers up to 2.5Gbit/s throughput while achieving compression ratios comparable to high effort (level 9) GZIP software.
News from Comtech AHA Corp (27 June 2007)
Recycling facility expands for WEEE
Manchester-based recycling facility is expanded in preparation for the introduction of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive in July.
News from Sims Recycling Solutions (26 June 2007)
New source for discontinued devices
Franchise deal brings discontinued semiconductor devices, silicon die and fabrication services to the UK market.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (26 June 2007)
Designers polish environmental credentials
PCB design consultant attains one of the top environmental awards in the UK.
News from Quantum CAD (26 June 2007)
Coax connectors save space
Antenna connector family includes lowest profile connectivity devices on the market. Brochure Available
News from GTK (26 June 2007)
Placement systems reduce downtime
User Application Article System flexibility and expandability and offline programming capabilities were key factors when G and B Electronics specified its latest two placement systems. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (26 June 2007)
Current monitor promises accurate measurement
Current monitor features a wide common mode input voltage range, from ground to within 2V of the supply voltage.
News from Zetex (26 June 2007)
Postamplifier has designs on fibre optic receivers
Device is easy to use in a wide variety of applications and datarates and meets the industry's most stringent jitter requirements.
News from Micrel (26 June 2007)
Keyboards customised for retail sector
Devlin Electronics has become a Cherry "customisation partner", able to produce customised keytops to fit Cherry keyswitches.
News from Cherry Electrical Products (26 June 2007)
MMIC-based mixer modules outperform hybrids
Connectorised hermetic mixer modules are ideal for military, space, wideband telecomms, industrial, microwave radio and test equipment applications from 4 to 38GHz.
News from Link Microtek (26 June 2007)
Input module aids handheld device navigation
Input device combines a navigation pad module with a motion sense and interface IC to provide a mouse-like pointing solution for handheld and gaming devices. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (26 June 2007)
FPGAs cut power and cost
Compared with other FPGAs of similar density that typically consume more than a watt of standby power, the EP3C120 devices consume less than 200mW standby power.
News from Altera Europe (26 June 2007)
Space qualified FPGAs cut power consumption
The low-power radiation-tolerant RTAX-SL FPGA family is specifically targeted at high-reliability space-flight designs.
News from Actel Europe (26 June 2007)
DC fans upgrade system cooling
Third-generation high-capacity direct-current fan is designed to cool high-power electronic systems. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (26 June 2007)
Software upgrades AOI setup
Updated component library software promises dramatic improvements in AOI setup time and product programming efficiency.
News from Marantz Europe (26 June 2007)
Visual approach to vision programming
Software tool aims to simplify the programming of FPGAs for image processing applications. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (26 June 2007)
Convertors claim best of both worlds
High-precision A/D convertors combine the higher-bandwidth low-distortion performance of a SAR convertor with high-resolution low-noise performance of delta-sigma ADCs.
News from Cirrus Logic (26 June 2007)
FPGA modules to upgrade to latest Xilinx devices
Virtex-5 based rugged embedded computing family to provide customers with industry leading solutions for use in a wide range of operating environments.
News from Nallatech (26 June 2007)
Agreement expands mixed-signal portfolio
Mouser will stock Wolfson's codecs, ADCs, DACs and evaluation boards.
News from Mouser Electronics (26 June 2007)
Tantalum capacitors cut PSUs down to size
"Mirror" configuration multiple-anode tantalum capacitors feature reduced height, lower self inductance and lower equivalent series resistance. Brochure Available
News from AVX (26 June 2007)
Peripheral controller links secure stick
User Application Article USB 2.0 controller features in the Yoggie Pico product series, the world's first dedicated and robust security computers housed in small USB sticks.
News from PLX Technology Europe (26 June 2007)
Processor offers optimal combination for SLR
User Application Article Sigma Corporation has used the Analog Devices Blackfin processor in its SD14 digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera.
News from Analog Devices (26 June 2007)
Power device integrates LCD supplies
TFT-LCD DC/DC convertor combines a step-up regulator, two linear-regulator controllers, five high-current op amps and a logic-controlled high-voltage switch with adjustable delay.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (26 June 2007)
Customisable MCU has ARM7 core
Customisable microcontroller combines ARM7-based CPU with up to 450,000 equivalent ASIC gates in a metal programmable block for custom logic netlist conversion.
News from Atmel Corporation (26 June 2007)
Acquisition module works with or without PC
Three-in-one USB data acquisition module offers PC control mode for high-speed data acquisition and transfer as well as stand-alone data logging mode.
News from Hytek Automation (26 June 2007)
Two-component dispenser gets to the point
Handheld dispenser is claimed to be ideal for dispensing in tighter spaces or handling smaller sized applications such as those found in the electronics industry.
News from Mixpac Equipment (26 June 2007)
Microcontroller gets more memory
Secure microcontroller upgrades existing AT90SC6404RT device with additional ROM.
News from Atmel Corporation (26 June 2007)
Acquisition unites complementary technologies
Zarlink Semiconductor is to acquire voice IC specialist Legerity Holdings.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (26 June 2007)
Transport PC is ready for rapid deployment
Fanless transport PC has superb resistance to shock and vibration, it can operate in extreme temperatures, and is equipped with a wide variety of built-in I/O ports. Brochure Available
News from Nexcom UK (26 June 2007)
Development suite to support Freescale multicore
Platform will enable developers to fully realise the performance inherent in next-generation multicore processors.
News from QNX Software Systems (26 June 2007)
US Army signs for flexible developments
Initiative will focus on the advancement of material and device technology for flexible electronics, which offers benefits particularly relevant to military applications.
News from Plextronics (26 June 2007)
ATX power supplies squeeze 120W from 1U
Fanless ATX power supplies incorporate active power factor correction for use in high-reliability telecomms, medical and industrial systems.
News from Photon Power Technology (25 June 2007)
Single-output switchers keep their cool
Educed cooling requirements facilitate greater overall-system layout flexibility as the SBLP65 does not have to be located directly adjacent to a system fan.
News from Power-One (25 June 2007)
Connectors and cables cover exhaustive range
The wide range of RF and coaxial connectors and cables manufactured by Siam Telecom of Italy are now available in the UK from In2Connect.
News from In2Connect (25 June 2007)
Clock buffers address next-generation PCIe
PCIe clock buffers support Intel Xeon dual core processor workstation and server applications with as few as four or as many as 19 separate PCIe outputs provided by a single IC.
News from Pericom Semiconductor Corp (25 June 2007)
The in(door)s and outs of thermal management
Catalogue covers comprehensive range of thermal management products for use in indoor and outdoor electrical and electronic cabinets.
News from Pfannenberg (UK) (25 June 2007)
Rework station passes the test
User Application Article The high cost of contracting out rework led Lancashire-based Hawk Electronics to invest in a dedicated rework station.
News from Blundell Production Equipment (25 June 2007)
PC software masters complex pulses
Pulse sequencer PC software for R and S signal generators allows users to easily generate libraries of complex pulses and to combine them into pulsetrains. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (25 June 2007)
Acquisition brings hardware design expertise
California Software Company is acquiring a majority stake in Aspire Communications.
News from California Software Labs (25 June 2007)
Breaker board protects equipment racks
PCB hosts an array of single-pole or double-pole circuit breakers with a maximum of 30 poles in total. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (25 June 2007)
Design platform produces first-time-right silicon
User Application Article SensorDynamics used the Virtuoso custom design platform for its latest chip designed for intelligent sensor interfaces for automotive applications.
News from Cadence Design Systems (25 June 2007)
White LED boasts twice the brightness
High-efficiency white LED produces twice the brightness of previous devices in the same form factor.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (25 June 2007)
LED lights more in low-thermal-resistance package
Surface mount LED will be ideal for many domestic and commercial lighting applications that have conventionally used incandescent lamps.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (25 June 2007)
16bit controllers save space with fewer pins
Low-pin-count 16bit MCUs and digital signal controllers feature peripheral pin select capability, which allows designers to remap digital I/O.
News from Microchip Technology (25 June 2007)
Motor control algorithm is free to download
Free source code algorithm provides sensorless field oriented control of permanent magnet synchronous motors.
News from Microchip Technology (25 June 2007)
Small form factor connectors don full-metal jacket
Metallic optical connectors feature ceramic ferrule-based LumaCore optical termini to resist breakage and achieve superior optical performance.
News from Molex UK (25 June 2007)
Handheld cases protect with rubber
Enclosures are designed for housing handheld electronics that are frequently used outside or in harsh indoor environments.
News from OKW Enclosures (25 June 2007)
USB memory stick has industrial credentials
Yamaichi now offers a USB stick as part of its industrial-specified Y-ConUSB series.
News from Yamaichi Electronics (25 June 2007)
ZIF sockets take stress out of burn-in and test
Open-top 0.5mm-pitch QFN sockets for test and burn-in applications feature novel high-reliability ZIF contact mechanism.
News from Yamaichi Electronics (25 June 2007)
Virtual processors ease Embedded CE applications
Adeneo is working with Trango Virtual Processors to ease Windows Embedded CE integration into point of sales terminals and medical systems.
News from Adeneo (25 June 2007)
Power supply chip is smart SIM option
Power supply IC with level translator provides both 1.8 and 3V SIM power and digital signal level shifting in a tiny QFN package. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (25 June 2007)
Springs bring superior electrical performance
Spring-loaded contacts improve signal integrity, raise reliability and current density, and deliver improved parametric stability over time.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Hypertac (25 June 2007)
Court action protects UWB patents
Pulse-Link has commenced federal litigation against Tzero Technologies, claiming infringement of patented UWB communications technologies.
News from Pulse-Link (25 June 2007)
Handset makers to raise image quality
Study concludes that the installed base of camera phones will exceed one billion in 2007.
News from Strategy Analytics (25 June 2007)
Interposers ease BGA device transitions
BGA interposers offer a cost-effective method for converting lead-free BGA device packages for use on boards processed with tin/lead solder profiles.
News from Advanced Interconnections Corp (25 June 2007)
Academic collaboration targets automotive EMC
Electromagnetics competence centre will research in the field of EMC for automotive smart-power integrated circuits.
News from STMicroelectronics (25 June 2007)
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