News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 July
to Saturday 28 July 2007
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News from Ampohm Wound Products (27 July 2007)
Singapore is central to wireless USB development
NXP is aiming to invest more than Eur 90 million over the next five years to make W-USB a mainstream technology.
News from NXP Semiconductors (27 July 2007)
RoHS-compliant keypad incorporates graphical LCD
Keypads help equipment designers and systems integrators comply with environmental directives.
News from Electrone Europe (27 July 2007)
Clean-room air con offers scope for savings
Study of air conditioning energy efficiency at wafer fabs identifies significant opportunities for energy savings.
News from National Microelectronics Institute (27 July 2007)
Low-cost FPGAs host industrial Ethernet standards
IP cores for ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus-IDA, EtherCAT, Sercos III Interface and Ethernet Powerlink can now be implemented on low-cost Cyclone series FPGAs.
News from Altera Europe (27 July 2007)
In amp range includes first quad device
Quad instrumentation amplifier simplifies designs and reduces costs for applications that require precise and simultaneous monitoring of multiple variables.
News from Intersil (27 July 2007)
Load switches improve thermal performance
Load switches integrate current-limited P-channel MOSFET with protection and control features to simplify design, reduce component count and minimise board space.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (27 July 2007)
Connectorised PIN switches are hermetically sealed
Miniature PIN switches combine small package sizes with integral TTL drivers, making them ideal for use in applications where space is restricted.
News from Link Microtek (27 July 2007)
M12 connectors don stainless steel
Stainless-steel housing provides a reliable and rugged interface ideal for use in harsh environment applications.
News from Binder-USA (27 July 2007)
Desktop and plugtop supplies come to Europe
Product range includes switch mode plug top power supplies up to 25W, desktop power adapters up to 150W and battery chargers for NiMh and Li-ion technologies.
News from PIV Technology (27 July 2007)
Interconnect boosts fibre port density
Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable interconnect system offers three-times the density of traditional SFP ports and supports speeds up to 10Gbit/s per channel.
News from Tyco Electronics - Comns Computer Consumer Elctrns (27 July 2007)
Acquisition board gets the timing right
Time-to-digital convertor includes six independent stopwatches for precise timing measurements from a common start event to multiple stop events at a high resolution.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (27 July 2007)
Development platform is bundled with microkernel
Embedded software solution aims to bring advanced graphics, security and multimedia features to OEMs of high- and low-cost mass-market devices.
News from Fluffy Spider Technologies (27 July 2007)
Bridge gets round PCI bus limitations
PCI-to-PCI bridge allows motherboard designers to add more PCI devices or more PCI option card slots than a single PCI bus can support.
News from Tundra Semiconductor (27 July 2007)
LED driver is cost engineered for budget handsets
Driver chip provides basic illumination for low-cost TFT-LCD panels in an extremely small footprint while requiring just two external components.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies (27 July 2007)
Fast Ethernet line meets industrial demands
Duplex transceiver and simplex transmitter and receiver modules are ideal for motion control systems and other applications requiring Fast Ethernet links in industrial environments.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (27 July 2007)
PCIe to PCI bridge goes both ways
The Pericom PI7C9X110 PCI Express to PCI bridge can be configured for forward or reverse bridging operation.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (27 July 2007)
LED light source gets the whites right
Light engine offers single, compact, efficient solution for both variable colour-temperature white and full colour-changeable light sources.
News from Enfis (27 July 2007)
UV curing products receive new certification
HumiSeal now offers the widest range of Military and UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certified products in the industry across all of the chemistry types.
News from HumiSeal Europe (27 July 2007)
Connectors offer slim, durable design
SCZA2 connectors feature a manual media ejection structure, which allows for an easy insertion and removal of the wireless communication modules.
News from Alps Electric (UK) (27 July 2007)
GBP 300,000 defence contract signed
A GBP 300,000 contract will allow Plextek to research an MoD proposal for technology which will allow improved communications between military vehicles and convoys.
News from Plextek (27 July 2007)
Chipset integrated into single board computer
The Peak 765VL2 has become the first PICMG 1.0 SBC to support the Intel Core 2 Duo processor up to 1033MHz Front Side Bus and to provide backward support of ISA peripherals. Brochure Available
News from Nexcom UK (27 July 2007)
Spectrum analyser comes with TV bonus
Handheld device combines the functions and features of a complete spectrum analyser with those of a TV test receiver in a single measurement instrument.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (27 July 2007)
Spring test probes and receptacles come together
52-page catalogue gives full details of one of the widest ranges of probes available in the UK.
News from Peak Test Services (27 July 2007)
Switch limits current dangers
Current limit switch in a space saving SOT-23 package protects critical system circuitry by disconnecting the source on detecting a current greater than 800mA.
News from Sipex Corporation (27 July 2007)
Kit cuts the cost of PXA270 development
Development kit is reduced in price and includes Microsoft Windows CE 6.0 and CE 5.0, plus Linux 2.6.20 at no extra cost.
News from Strategic Test (27 July 2007)
Acquisition adds to optical manufacturing
Polymicro Technologies offers a total manufacturing solution, providing initial product design, product and process development, prototyping and beta trials and volume production.
News from Molex UK (27 July 2007)
Basestation tester addresses cellular expansion
Entry-level digital radio test set for testing mobile basestations targets emerging markets including Africa, South America and Eastern Europe.
News from Aeroflex (27 July 2007)
Narrow package boosts serial EEPROM density
SPI serial EEPROM provides 1Mbit density in a choice of wide or narrow SO8 packages.
News from STMicroelectronics (27 July 2007)
COM standard defines nano-scale modules
Kontron has defined another new footprint variant for computers-on-modules - nanoETXexpress.
News from Kontron UK (27 July 2007)
Graphics chip powers 3D handset gaming
New device can render 100 million polygons a second - a performance that far surpasses that of current handheld game consoles.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (27 July 2007)
Tiny mainboard is first with dual display support
The VIA EPIA NR Nano-ITX mainboard is powered by the 1GHz VIA C7 processor, enabling convection cooled systems in locations where noiseless or dust-free systems are essential.
News from VIA Technologies (27 July 2007)
Slimline scrollwheel streamlines navigation
Navigation device combines an illuminated scrollwheel input device with tactile left, right, up and down switches and a centre "select" button. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (27 July 2007)
Two-way voltage translator goes low
Single-bit bidirectional voltage translator is guaranteed to operate from 1.1 to 3.6V.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (27 July 2007)
MCUs are made for in-circuit program upgrades
New range of I/O type microcontroller devices boast a -40 to +85C operating temperature range and excellent noise immunity.
News from Solid State Supplies (27 July 2007)
LSI to shed IC assembly and test operations
Move is expected to achieve greater cost efficiencies through the adoption of a variable cost structure and to provide for scalable capacity without additional capital investment.
News from LSI Europe (27 July 2007)
Convertor is cooler choice for LED driving
Buck convertor offers a simpler and smaller alternative to linear regulators for driving high-brightness LEDs in step-down applications, eliminating the need for heatsinks.
News from Catalyst Semiconductor (26 July 2007)
Expertise expands beyond ceramics
High-quality chemically milled products are available in Kovar, Alloy 42, stainless steel and spring steel. Brochure Available
News from AdTech Ceramics (26 July 2007)
A case for the rack and the desktop
Stylish and versatile 19in aluminium rack cases are suitable for T and M devices, audio and video systems and networking and communications equipment.
News from OKW Enclosures (26 July 2007)
Filters follow the state of the art in lasers
Semrock's popular RazorEdge family of ultrasteep long-wave-pass Raman spectroscopy filters now extends from 224 to 1064nm.
News from Semrock (26 July 2007)
Software stacks up PCB design advantages
Stack-up creation tool dramatically cuts the time required for electronics engineers or PCB fabricators to create and document multilayer printed circuit board stackups.
News from Polar Instruments Europe (26 July 2007)
Core brings order to complex FPGA designs
IP core eases complex device design by providing standards-based CORBA protocol messaging for FPGA logic blocks.
News from PrismTech (26 July 2007)
Compact computing engine keeps its cool
Compact low-power fanless embedded system board is ideal for applications such as gaming control, medical devices, in-vehicle PCs and basic network appliances.
News from Portwell Technology (26 July 2007)
Nonvolatile memory runs on low-power 90nm process
The XPM-90G and XPM-90LP families support both general purpose and low power processes and applications requiring high performance and/or low leakage.
News from Kilopass Technology (26 July 2007)
Module upgrades ETX to Core2 Duo processing
The ETX-CD is billed as the highest performance computer-on-module based on the ETX 3.0 standard from Kontron.
News from Diamond Point International (Europe) (26 July 2007)
UWB MAC speeds comms with fewer pins
Ultrawideband media access controller IP enables the design of SoCs with higher transfer rates and lower pin counts.
News from Faraday Technology (26 July 2007)
LCD panel is first with next-generation interface
Samsung's new 30in LCD incorporates a DisplayPort interface that transmits graphics data at a total datarate of 10.8Gbit/s.
News from Display Technology (26 July 2007)
Transatlantic accord to advance CMOS processes
STMicroelectronics and IBM agree collaborate on the development of next-generation 32 and 22nm CMOS process technology.
News from STMicroelectronics (26 July 2007)
PCB technology reflects well on training aids
User Application Article Reflective PCB technology features in a novel colour mixing kit to be used within scientific laboratories as an education tool for schools.
News from GSPK Circuits (26 July 2007)
Suite supports multimedia applications processor
Green Hills Software is supporting the release of the Freescale i.MX27 multimedia applications processor with a full range of support products. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (26 July 2007)
Wi-Fi testing is certified for 802.11n draft 2.0
First laboratory in Europe is qualified for testing to the Wi-Fi Certified 802.11n draft 2.0 programme.
News from AT4 wireless (26 July 2007)
Loader secures software updates
Cryptographically secured loader for the STR91x family of microprocessors will prevent old or foreign versions of software from being downloaded to the device.
News from CypheRix (26 July 2007)
Microdisplays make the move into Europe
Silicon Design has been appointed to market MED's industry-leading P-OLED microdisplay technology and eyescreen products throughout Europe.
News from MicroEmissive Displays (26 July 2007)
High-contrast displays are ready to ship
IBN displays are ideal for automotive and industrial applications where high contrast ratios and wide viewing angle displays are required.
News from Varitronix UK (26 July 2007)
CPU card brings express performance to industry
Half-size PICMG 1.3 CPU combines Core2 Duo Mobile processors with the Intel 945GME+ICH7M-DH Express chipset to satisfy high-performance computing demands.
News from Axiomtek (26 July 2007)
Cost-effective source covers all major RF bands
Mid-range signal source is designed to answer user requirements for high signal quality, wide flexibility and low operating costs. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (26 July 2007)
EMI protection comes in a miniature package
To protect critical circuits from the dangers of EMI, the DR331-5 surface mount inductor features a wide inductance range from 1.2 to 330uH.
News from Datatronic Distribution (25 July 2007)
Signal integrity analysis explained
Application notes concentrate on valuable information quickly obtained with simple techniques that can be used to help get designs right the first time to minimise design iterations.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (25 July 2007)
RF switch modules raise system density
Four new RF switching modules feature high performance switching characteristics to 3GHz for PXI systems.
News from Pickering Interfaces (25 July 2007)
M2M module is ARMed for processing performance
Quad-band M2M module includes onboard ARM9 processor, making it suited for a wide range of applications requiring high processing power.
News from Telit Wireless Solutions (25 July 2007)
US procurement specialist set for European launch
Stanley Supply and Services' launch reception will highlight the company's ability to reduce total cost of procurement to drive exceptional productivity.
News from Stanley Supply & Services (25 July 2007)
High-performance DSP in a low-power FPGA
Low-power FPGAs are optimised for applications such as tactical radios for military communications, wireless access points and portable medical equipment.
News from Xilinx (25 July 2007)
Wireless chipset works with Intel net processor
Novel residential gateway reference design integrates the Intel IXP4XX network processor family with Metalink's 802.11n-compliant WLANPlus chipset.
News from Metalink (25 July 2007)
Workhorse upgraded for ease of measurement
Updated spectroradiometer makes spectrally based photometric and colourimetric measurements even easier.
News from Glen Spectra (25 July 2007)
Pushbutton is hand in glove with medical design
User Application Article Tastitalia continues to penetrate the medical device market with new designs using the patented Duraswitch PushGate pushbutton technology.
News from InPlay Technologies, Duraswitch Division (25 July 2007)
Wireless demand keeps GaAs fabs flat out
Demand for SI GaAs bulk substrates increased by 29% year-on-year in 2006.
News from Strategy Analytics (25 July 2007)
Polymer capacitor range expanded
Kemet has added low-profile I and M-case size parts to its T528 series of Ko-Cap polymer capacitors.
News from Kemet Electronics Corp (25 July 2007)
Bluetooth system chosen for entertainment system
User Application Article CSR's BlueCore technology enables the PMP reference design to stream music to two or more Bluetooth headsets simultaneously,
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (25 July 2007)
Crystal oscillators suit wireless communication
The C4700 is an ultra high stability double oven controlled crystal oscillator (DOCXO) with a reduced profile of just 17mm.
News from Aspen Electronics (25 July 2007)
Brass hexagonal spacers handle tough conditions
Harwin's brass hexagonal spacers can perform under severe conditions such as high mechanical load.
News from Harwin (25 July 2007)
Wizard suits packaging suite
The IPC-7351A LP Wizard for Zuken's CR-5000 PCB and advanced packaging suite greatly reduces the time it takes to build a standard SMT footprint/symbol for a library part. Brochure Available
News from Zuken (25 July 2007)
DC/DC converters suit military applications
XP Power's MQP120 isolated DC/DC convertor accommodates a wide range of input voltages, from 9 to 40V DC, and is rated to 120W.
News from XP Power (25 July 2007)
Shielding gaskets save steps for TV maker
User Application Article EMI shielding gasket material offers multiple advantages in the manufacture of LCD televisions.
News from Chomerics Europe (25 July 2007)
Robust filter connectors boost reliability
Filter connectors feature a state-of-the-art flexible circuit where individual chip capacitors are surface mounted on a pad adjacent to the feedthrough contact. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (25 July 2007)
Event spans all aspects of EMC
The EMCUK 2007 conference and exhibition will be held at the Newbury Racecourse Event and Conference Centre on 16th and 17th of October this year.
News from Nutwood UK (25 July 2007)
Programme promises fast access to connectors
The AVX Quick Connect programme offers samples of over 200 of the company's industry leading FFC connectors and over 50 other connectors within 48 hours of request. Brochure Available
News from AVX (25 July 2007)
Driver raises relay reliability
Relay driver IC incorporates protective measures to reduce contact arcing, extending relay contact lifetime and lowering electromagnetic interference.
News from Hendon Semiconductors (24 July 2007)
Compact convertors promise reliability bonus
DC/DC convertors provide compact and highly efficient, reliable alternatives to conventional linear regulators.
News from Dengrove (24 July 2007)
Mainboard makes Mini-ITX format look large
The world's smallest mainboard provides a full complement of multimedia and connectivity options.
News from Trident (24 July 2007)
Brightest LEDs in the spotlight
The world's brightest LED lamps offer equivalent outputs to the spotlights widely used in down lighting, architectural lighting and lighting for streets and perimeters.
News from Marl International (24 July 2007)
Video decoder handles up to 16 camera inputs
The Conexant CX25853 offers eight integrated analogue video decoders each with two composite inputs, allowing the user to multiplex between a total of 16 cameras.
News from TDC (Telecom Design Communications) (24 July 2007)
Active optical cables passed fit for InfiniBand
Active optical cable assemblies with integrated optical-electrical convertors are certified compliant with the InfiniBand architecture specification.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (24 July 2007)
Distributor expands European display coverage
EG Display and System will offer Zytronic's complete product portfolio in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Estonia.
News from Zytronic (24 July 2007)
Software simplifies RF waveform generation
Advanced software package provides a user interface that makes creation and management of general purpose digital RF waveforms far more intuitive. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (24 July 2007)
Cabinets increase systems integration capabilities
Amplicon has signed up to use the Schroff Varistar cabinet range for its industrial rack-mount computer and storage server ranges.
News from Amplicon (24 July 2007)
Military resistors meet most demanding specs
In addition to offering a broad range of military-specific products including precision chips and resistor networks, IRC has now received approvals for 16 DSCC drawings.
News from IRC Advanced Film Division (24 July 2007)
IR emitters meet industrial and consumer demand
RoHS-compliant infra-red emitters in surface-mount and through-hole packages are suitable for a wide range of industrial and consumer applications. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (24 July 2007)
Power amplifier mops up discrete components
The LME49810 contains all the essential audio circuitry required for a high-quality high-performance power amplifier output stage driver.
News from National Semiconductor (24 July 2007)
Radio devices are approved in the USA and Japan
The Ripcord product family from Staccato Communications has earned official FCC certification and Japan Telec regulatory approval.
News from Staccato Communications (24 July 2007)
Audio op amps claim liner precision
High-fidelity audio op amps are claimed to practically eliminate distortion, with total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N) of 0.00003%.
News from National Semiconductor (24 July 2007)
Testbench simplifies mixed-signal simulation
Test bench development and simulation control environment supports all circuit simulation technologies from Synopsys.
News from Knowlent Corporation (24 July 2007)
19in cabinet is made for AV and broadcasting
The AVB Minirack is supplied as an open-frame unit to allow quick and easy access to equipment and cabling.
News from Schroff UK (24 July 2007)
Single-output supplies are efficient on desktops
Small-format power-factor-corrected desktop AC/DC power supplies deliver 150W output.
News from Power Sources Unlimited (24 July 2007)
Training courses aid PCI Express development
Agilent Technologies has teamed up with MindShare to jointly provide training classes for hardware and software development engineers.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (24 July 2007)
IP platform promises easy mixed-signal integration
Platform offers an unprecedented level of analogue circuit integration and configurability for electronic communication and consumer applications.
News from Chipidea (24 July 2007)
Ultrathin inductors claim superior performance
Miniature surface mount inductors provide effective EMI protection for a wide range of portable, compact and miniature devices
News from Datatronic Distribution (24 July 2007)
Wireless devices help software designers
User Application Article Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices aid applications design in multimedia software development kit.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (23 July 2007)
Regulator is protected from automotive surges
38V step-down switching regulator with input transient protection up to 60V is ideal for load dump and cold-crank conditions found in automotive applications. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (23 July 2007)
Distribution deal is on the (push)button
Idec has appointed Live Electronics as a UK distributor to focus on miniature and subminiature control units, including pushbuttons, pilot lights, key and selector switches. Brochure Available
News from Live Electronics (23 July 2007)
Discrete wire connectors put safety first
1.27mm discrete wire connectors comply fully with the stringent glow wire requirements of IEC60335.
News from Molex UK (23 July 2007)
Switchers tolerate temperature extremes
600W single output power supply is suitable for a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications, including display and signage. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (23 July 2007)
Industrial convertors raise their resolution
Four- and eight-channel 24bit industrial ADCs combine outstanding DC accuracy and AC performance with cost-effective integration.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (23 July 2007)
Thermal design raises resistor ratings
High power capability and space-saving TO-126 design make resistors ideal for power circuit applications, particularly in automatic test equipment.
News from IRC Advanced Film Division (23 July 2007)
Transmitter IC eases onboard RF design
MMIC transmitter covers 32 to 45GHz, and includes a balanced resistive mixer followed by a distributed amplifier, an LO doubler and an LO buffer amplifier.
News from Mimix Broadband (23 July 2007)
Style guide sets standard for SystemC design
Reference book documents production-proven expertise and design techniques based on SystemC, the de facto standard for ESL design and verification.
News from HD Lab (23 July 2007)
Brochure update crystal oscillator specifications
The XpressO range of crystal oscillators offer fixed frequency performance in a configurable crystal oscillator.
News from Fox Electronics (23 July 2007)
Multiport transformers provide extended protection
Dual- and quad-port gigabit discrete isolation transformer modules with extended operating temperature ranges suit industrial and military applications.
News from Focus EDL (23 July 2007)
Tuner upgrades to HD satellite signals
DVB-S2 digital BS tuner unit has same mechanical outline as existing DVB-S format device, enabling easy upgrade of existing designs.
News from Alps Electric (UK) (23 July 2007)
NFC devices enable mobile payment trials
User Application Article The MicroRead NFC chip from Inside Contactless is used in all mobile phones and devices involved in KTF's NFC mobile payment project.
News from Inside Contactless (23 July 2007)
ASIC designs are traded optimised in RTL
Front-end tool allows designers to perform power tradeoff and optimisation at the RTL level.
News from Faraday Technology (23 July 2007)
Mixed-signal verification increases coverage
User Application Article Simulation enables verification of ultra-low-power sensor interface and transceiver platform for a wide range of healthcare and lifestyle management applications.
News from Cadence Design Systems (23 July 2007)
Conference to focuses on automotive development
Free one-day technical conference will showcase the latest NI hardware and software tools for automotive test, design and automation applications. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (23 July 2007)
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