News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 1 July
to Saturday 7 July 2007
Package supports SuperH Linux development
Linux board support package for the SH7712 SuperH MPU works with MS7712SE01 development platform to help engineers accelerate products to market.
News from MPC Data ( 6 July 2007)
IGBT modules handle more heat on the road
Solder-free IGBT module has five times higher temperature-cycling capability for convertors in electric and hybrid vehicles.
News from Semikron ( 6 July 2007)
Optical mouse sensors go slimline
Integrated optical sensor bundle with trim lens is a complete mouse tracking system and the first optical mouse bundle that can be used with SMT processes. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 6 July 2007)
Optics catalogue includes technical tutorials
Catalogue covers applications ranging from fluorescence instrumentation and microscopy to Raman spectroscopy and other laser analytical instrumentation.
News from Semrock ( 6 July 2007)
HDTV decoders drive Korean IPTV boxes
User Application Article Korea's leading broadband operator used STi710x-based set-top boxes from Humax and Samsung in successful final trials for its new IPTV service.
News from STMicroelectronics ( 6 July 2007)
Current sensor enable system power savings
Bidirectional current/power monitor IC provides a high accuracy current sensing solution that offers 1% maximum accuracy.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 6 July 2007)
Wireless expansion targets Japan and China
RF power amplifier specialist Nujira is establishing a dedicated facility in Japan to enhance the sales and technical support it can offer to its Japanese customers.
News from Nujira ( 6 July 2007)
Handheld meter checks capacitor values
Battery-powered capacitance meter allows the user to program high/low limits or use preprogrammed capacitor tolerances.
News from B+K Precision ( 6 July 2007)
IC testers run the rule over analogue and digital
Handheld analogue and digital IC testers provide easy out-of-circuit IC testing.
News from B+K Precision ( 6 July 2007)
High-frequency products come together
Line terminators and attenuators include both chip and flanged high power RF and microwave devices.
News from IRC Advanced Film Division ( 6 July 2007)
Connectors lock speedily into place
Novel termination technology combines the space-saving benefits of crimp technology with simple and rapid assembly.
News from Harting ( 6 July 2007)
PCB assembly tooling online
New website introduces Pentagon's new corporate logo and details the entire range of the company's PCB assembly tooling products.
News from Pentagon EMS Corp ( 6 July 2007)
PSU plant meets environmental mark
HiTek Power has been granted ISO14001:2004 environmental registration for its UK manufacturing facility in Littlehampton.
News from HiTek Power ( 6 July 2007)
International fabs join association
Growing global membership base spans the world's key electronics centres.
News from Fab Owners Association (FOA) ( 6 July 2007)
Plasma processing systems for the Ivy League
Inductively coupled plasma and plasma enhanced vapor deposition tools to be installed at Harvard University's Center for Nanoscale Systems.
News from Surface Technology Systems ( 6 July 2007)
Platform speeds access to design and test data
Arendar 2007 brings proven enterprise technologies to the test and measurement industry, helping companies optimise product performance, quality and time to market.
News from VI Technology ( 6 July 2007)
Module racks up UPS power density
40kW hot-swappable module increases rack-mount UPS load power capacity to 200kW, enabling the highest available power density in the market.
News from Uninterruptible Power Supplies ( 6 July 2007)
Brazil office targets S American W-MAX expansion
A new office in Brazil ensures that the WiMAX forum can influence the country's broadband expansion.
News from WiMAX Forum ( 6 July 2007)
EMI filters use novel varistor material
Device combines electromagnetic interference filtering and electrostatic discharge protection in a single package.
News from Kyocera Corp ( 6 July 2007)
Detection switch shrinks for handheld use
Low-profile SMD switches are intended for use in presence/absence applications, such as mobile phone cover position detection.
News from Omron Electronics ( 6 July 2007)
Digital oscilloscopes turn to PSU testing
The Yokogawa SignalXplorer DL9000 Series of digital oscilloscopes now offers the option of a dedicated power-supply analysis function.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 5 July 2007)
Two motor drivers come together
Single IC provides simultaneous drive for both a DC motor and stepper motor.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 5 July 2007)
Backshells banish EMI problems
Miniature metal connectors add sealed backshells and braided cable shielding to reduce crosstalk and EMI problems in high-density electronic assemblies.
News from Omnetics Connector Corp ( 5 July 2007)
Precision amplifiers keep the noise down
Single-supply op amps offer noise performance previously only attainable by using dual-supply devices.
News from Intersil ( 5 July 2007)
DC/DC convertors meet rail industry standards
72V-input quarter-brick DC/DC convertors expand options for railway and transportation applications. Brochure Available
News from SynQor Europe ( 5 July 2007)
LCD module integrates long-life backlight
Backlit 5.7in VGA TFT-LCD is well suited for applications that require a high quality TFT display with a long service life. Brochure Available
News from GPEG International ( 5 July 2007)
Connectors bring power and signals onboard
Samtec PowerStrip high-power board interconnect systems combine high current carrying capacity with signal routing options for rugged applications. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe ( 5 July 2007)
Laboratory to lead comms technology research
New lab to provide focus for industrial collaborators who will help shape the future direction of the research and extend teaching and training.
News from University of Strathclyde ( 5 July 2007)
Range unites interface technologies
HMI Technology Solutions range includes novel products from established manufacturers such as Omron, Nikkai NKK, Apem, EAO, Arcolectric and Osram.
News from RS Components UK ( 5 July 2007)
Encoder and pushbutton come together
Compact control combines an incremental encoder with a centre-push switch for automotive entertainment and navigation applications.
News from Alps Electric (UK) ( 5 July 2007)
Connector turns to mobility
Multi-axial rotational connector is ideal for medical and mobility applications.
News from Anderson Power Products ( 5 July 2007)
Multimedia software keeps mobile users quiet
Bluetooth chip runs software that addresses the specific user problem of speaking too loudly on mobile phones when in close proximity to other people.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio ( 5 July 2007)
Bluetooth IP moves up to extended datarates
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR baseband RTL and software stack allow IC designers to increase datarate and enable power budget reductions.
News from Wipro-NewLogic ( 5 July 2007)
I/Q demodulator has extended frequency range
High-linearity direct-conversion I/Q demodulator covers all cellular, WiMAX and RFID bands with a single part. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 5 July 2007)
CompactPCI system takes (industrial) control
3U cPCI system is billed as a low-cost and feature-rich alternative to a standard industrial PC.
News from Acal Microsystems ( 5 July 2007)
Platforms add multicore support
Wind River has announced its support for Freescale Semiconductor's new Multicore Communications Platform.
News from Wind River Systems ( 5 July 2007)
Digitally controlled switcher is smart alternative
Very compact 275W AC/DC power supplies feature digital power management and optional PMBus capability.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp ( 5 July 2007)
Joint venture creates novel baseband for 3.5G
Novel digital baseband technology for W-CDMA 3.5G marks the completion of a new communications platform for mobile handsets.
News from NEC ( 5 July 2007)
More power to PICMG 1.0 SBC
Full-size PICMG 1.0 single board computer is specially suited for applications that need more effective computing and top graphics performance.
News from Axiomtek ( 5 July 2007)
EMC testing expands to whole vehicles
Brand new 10m semi-anechoic chamber can accommodate all types of vehicles for both emissions measurements and immunity testing.
News from 3C Test ( 5 July 2007)
Development boards support radio telemetry
Economical and versatile development kits provide designers with everything they need to start developing embedded systems featuring GSM, GPRS, Edge, 3G and/or GPS functionality.
News from TDC (Telecom Design Communications) ( 4 July 2007)
CMOS process produces rad-hard SoC
User Application Article Prototype radiation-hardened SoC controller for space applications is fabricated on Tower's Fab2 0.18um process technology.
News from Tower Semiconductor ( 4 July 2007)
Touch screens enhance the user friendliness
User Application Article Capacitive touchscreens from 3M deliver ease of use, a vibrant image and the durability to survive the rough and tumble of the shop floor.
News from 3M Touch Systems UK ( 4 July 2007)
Current transducers measure in small spaces
AC transducers feature more robust mechanical outline and improved high-frequency performance.
News from Power Electronic Measurements ( 4 July 2007)
Regulators synchronise to cut system EMI
Synchronous buck regulator cuts noise through programmable switching frequency and external synchronisation.
News from Intersil ( 4 July 2007)
Layout tool teaches chip design
User Application Article IC Mask Design uses Tanner's L-Edit layout tool for its training courses.
News from EDA Solutions ( 4 July 2007)
Novel cooling technology wins patent recognition
A United States Letters Patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office covers proprietary WayCool thermal management technology.
News from Waytronx ( 4 July 2007)
Global group unifies compliance
Extended range of compliance services is available from group of leading specialist test laboratories.
News from TRL Compliance ( 4 July 2007)
Bluetooth module has PIC in control
Transceiver module combines a PIC microcontroller with Bluetooth 2.0 radio.
News from RF Solutions ( 4 July 2007)
Smaller drivers minimise gate bounce
MOSFET drivers are rated for a peak output current of 0.5A, over a wide operating voltage range of 4.5-18V.
News from Microchip Technology ( 4 July 2007)
Environment eases processor configuration
Development tools support the S6000 family of software configurable processors.
News from Stretch ( 4 July 2007)
Power source upgrades for harmonic compliance
Low-distortion power source is designed for use with power, harmonics and flicker analyser.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 4 July 2007)
Canceller copes with complex echo issues
Echo canceller combines hardware and firmware to provide superior voice performance across converging networks.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor ( 4 July 2007)
Connector blind mates in the deepest racks
Power connector allows users to mating to a two-pole laminated busbar or double-sided PSB tab, allowing for feed and return with one single socket.
News from Anderson Power Products ( 4 July 2007)
Help is at hand with multicore DSP design
Approved design centre appointed for the picoChip picoArray.
News from picoChip Designs ( 4 July 2007)
Power inductors keep a low profile
Low-profile multilayer monolithic power inductors are ideal for use in DC/DC convertors for small portable equipment such as mobile phones and multimedia devices.
News from Murata Electronics (UK) ( 3 July 2007)
Embedded platform powers into 3.5in form factor
High performance but cost-effective 3.5in embedded SBC powered by the mobile Intel 915GME/910GMLE Express chipset suits embedded and automation applications.
News from Axiomtek ( 3 July 2007)
Flex circuit connector lowers profile
Ultra-low-profile FPC connector is just 0.5mm thick fully assembled.
News from Omron Electronics ( 3 July 2007)
Passive, e-mech and battery products come together
Catalogue features 400 pages of competitively priced passive, electromechanical and battery products.
News from Dubilier ( 3 July 2007)
Touchscreens cut kiosk maintenance
User Application Article Touch sensors enable new generation of interactive kiosks that use durable high-visibility 17in touchscreens.
News from Zytronic ( 3 July 2007)
Italian distributor expands market
Melchioni will handle Actel's FPGAs and programmable system chips in key consumer, automotive, telecomms and industrial accounts in Italy.
News from Actel Europe ( 3 July 2007)
Smallest claims for embedded antenna
The ultrasmall Fusca 2.4GHz antenna is applicable to a wide range of embedded short-range wireless applications such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wibree and ZigBee.
News from Antenova ( 3 July 2007)
EL display adds critical colour capabilities
Multicolour red/green/yellow electroluminescent display targets applications that need to highlight important information in extreme conditions.
News from Trident ( 3 July 2007)
UWB deal pre-empts European bandwidth allocation
Representative agreement provides European access to UWB technology that enables wireless video streaming and high speed multimedia file transfer at up to 480Mbit/s.
News from Firefly Technology ( 3 July 2007)
Inductors offer flexibility in power design
Five new ranges of power inductors have a compact design that aids their inclusion in applications where PCB real estate is limited and component height is restricted. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions ( 3 July 2007)
Compact board raises definition for multimedia
Mini-ITX format board is designed for gaming and high definition multimedia applications
News from IBase Technology ( 3 July 2007)
Investment moves displays to commercialisation
Pelikon is investing a further GBP 3 million towards the R and D of its innovative flexible electroluminescent (EL) display technology.
News from Pelikon ( 3 July 2007)
Plastic fibre acquisition is complete
With the integration of Infineon's POF group, Avago Technologies has essentially doubled its investment of resources in R and D for automotive, industrial and home networking product lines. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies ( 3 July 2007)
Processor accelerates networking performance
User Application Article Processor enables hardware-like performance with the flexibility of software in the SL1200 security gateway and RX3042H broadband router from Asustek Computer.
News from Ikanos Communications ( 3 July 2007)
Compact fluorescent ballast integrates more
System-in-package ballast optimises performance, simplifies design and overcomes space limitations in compact fluorescent lighting applications.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 3 July 2007)
Sensors put PCs to work on power measurement
USB-based power sensors operate without power meters or extra hardware modules, saving bench space and making field work easier and simpler.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 3 July 2007)
Power meter joins the LXI network
Slimline compact power meter is billed as the first device of its type to support LAN-based automated measurement of peak, peak-to-average ratio and average power.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 3 July 2007)
Safety-critical work meets aerospace standard
AS9100 certification covers all relevant processes that are involved with software development for safety-critical applications in the aerospace industry.
News from TTTech Computertechnik ( 3 July 2007)
Convertor brings harmony to mobile cards
A miniSD card conversion adapter allows the use of microSD cards in legacy mobile devices.
News from Alps Electric (UK) ( 3 July 2007)
Touch sensors avoid environmental wear and tear
User Application Article Flexibility, reliability and performance were key factors in white goods specialist Haier's choice of user controls for its latest generation of washing machines.
News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 3 July 2007)
Wireless chipset is certified to Wi-Fi draft
WLANPlus successfully passes Wi-Fi Alliance's qualification tests, assuring that products fully comply with IEEE802.11n draft 2.0 specifications.
News from Metalink ( 3 July 2007)
Blaze adopts customised EDA tools
Software component development and licensing business model proves crucial for bringing quality DFM software to market faster.
News from Softjin Technologies ( 3 July 2007)
Bluetooth chip enhances in-car applications
Speech and audio enhancement technologies improve the quality of in-car Bluetooth applications.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio ( 3 July 2007)
UTRAN testing enhances one-stop service
AT4 wireless has been qualified to offer UTRAN testing services according PTCRB requirements.
News from AT4 wireless ( 3 July 2007)
Alliance targets data Flash expansion
IP purchase is the first part of a development co-operation which will continue to the next generation of advanced Flash memory technologies.
News from Saifun Semiconductors ( 3 July 2007)
ADC claims exceptional AC specifications
Serial-interface 14bit ADC combines high speed, low power and a small package for portable applications such as comms, medical instrumentation and data acquisition. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 2 July 2007)
Embeddable databases boost reliability
Embedded database management system includes data replication for applications requiring a 99.999% uptime guarantee and 24/7 data availability.
News from Birdstep Technology ( 2 July 2007)
MCUs take motor control peripherals onboard
Microcontrollers offers an integrated solution for many motor control applications, with oscillators, analogue inputs and timers all included.
News from Renesas Technology Europe ( 2 July 2007)
Suite supports Atmel's latest Flash MCU
Easy to use GUI-based environment helps designers to get programs up and running quickly and efficiently, thereby speeding up the whole development process.
News from Crossware Products ( 2 July 2007)
Lowpass filter smoothes out video DAC glitches
Power savings, small size and cost effective integration combine to make the ISL59118 video filter ideal for popular battery-operated handheld video applications.
News from Intersil ( 2 July 2007)
Recycler is approved for WEEE treatment
UK Environment Agency awards Recycling.co.uk Approved Authorised Treatment Facility status under the WEEE Directive.
News from Recycling.co.uk ( 2 July 2007)
Compact regulators handle wide-ranging inputs
High-voltage step down DC/DC controllers feature an input voltage range up to 30V, supporting the wide variety of supply rails found in industrial and embedded systems.
News from Sipex Corporation ( 2 July 2007)
Configurable supplies pass IEC60601 medical test
Configurable AC/DC power supply family is expanded with a range of models designed for medical applications. Brochure Available
News from Lambda ( 2 July 2007)
Simulation suite bypasses networking prototypes
User Application Article ZTE engineers predict radiated emissions and induced interference from PCBs and examine multiple PCBs within a cabinet to determine trends for system-level emission.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 2 July 2007)
Coated ball lenses ease optical assembly
Ball lenses with antireflection coatings form an inexpensive solution for a variety of telecomms and datacomms applications.
News from Deposition Sciences ( 2 July 2007)
Software improves FPGA design efficiency
Design environment is most advanced design solution for the latest line of Xilinx 65nm Virtex-5 high-performance FPGAs and 90nm Spartan-3 generation high volume FPGAs.
News from Xilinx ( 2 July 2007)
Codecs ease transition to high definition
Codec SoCs provide up to eight channels of H.264 D1 encoding with less than 1W of total power consumption.
News from Zilica ( 2 July 2007)
Clocking board gets multichannel systems in sync
Clock, synch and gate distribution board eases sampling and timing for a wide range of multichannel, high-speed data-acquisition, DSP and software-radio applications.
News from Pentek ( 2 July 2007)
Mezzanine card puts dual-core PowerPC to work
AdvancedMC reference platform kit speeds application of Freescale Semiconductor's MPC8641D dual core PowerPC processor.
News from GDA Technologies ( 2 July 2007)
Multifunction switch targets automotive control
Compact four-direction switch with centre-push stick and encoder can be operated with a single shaft.
News from Alps Electric (UK) ( 2 July 2007)
Testing time for powerline products
Products that successfully complete the Official UPA Plug Test on 6th July 2007 will be eligible to wear the "UPA Plug Tested" label.
News from Universal Powerline Association (UPA) ( 2 July 2007)
Network interface boards switch to PCIe
Pika Technologies has brought out PCI Express versions of two of its network interface boards and has added new features to its host-based processing platform.
News from Pika Technologies ( 2 July 2007)
Image sensors answer the need for speed
OmniVision has added a novel hardware feature to its new 3Mpixel OV3640 CameraChip enabling cameras to take optimal advantage of Scalado's SpeedView technology.
News from OmniVision ( 2 July 2007)
Convertor supports multiple system configurations
Satellite convertor system can be configured to suit C-Band or Ku-Band applications and yet takes up only 1U of rack space.
News from Link Microtek ( 2 July 2007)
Acquisition brings funds for tooling expansion
Transaction represents an important step in Photo Stencil's long-term growth strategy, which will ultimately include the introduction of new products and services.
News from Photo Stencil ( 2 July 2007)
PSUs are configured for medical applications
Configurable power supply is approved to EN60601-1 and UL2601-1, providing up to 600W output in a slimline 1U x 260 x 89mm package.
News from Excelsys Technologies ( 2 July 2007)
Hands-free design takes echo cancellation onboard
Fully interoperable reference design provides customisable package for OEMs to create a low-cost Bluetooth hands-free kit.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio ( 2 July 2007)
Fans go back to back for cooling under pressure
Fixed-blade design maximises static pressure and slick air-gliding frame optimises airflow.
News from Jaro Thermal ( 2 July 2007)
Thermal links save space in battery protection
Small and thin thermal links are developed in response to industry trends for compact high-capacity batteries for use in mobile devices.
News from Panasonic Industrial Europe ( 2 July 2007)
High-voltage acquisition expands scope of range
Applied Kilovolts has acquired its West Midlands competitor Brandenburg from the US power supply manufacturer Astec.
News from Applied Kilovolts ( 2 July 2007)
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