News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 5 August
to Saturday 11 August 2007
Convertors keep backlights constant
DC/DC convertors drive high current LEDs at constant current for applications such as automotive display backlighting. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (10 August 2007)
Solid-state storage expands to 256Gbyte
VMEbus board uses NAND Flash memory supported by software drivers to provide full hard-disk emulation for cost-effective, solid-state mass storage in COTS applications.
News from Aitech Defense Systems (10 August 2007)
Customer specific products address key challenges
Website details customer specific standard product technologies and platforms.
News from QuickLogic (10 August 2007)
Double layer capacitors boost storage
Korchip electric double layer capacitors are now available from Easby Electronics.
News from Easby Electronics (10 August 2007)
Books bring comms testing up to date
First four books cover the topics of spectrum analysis, network analysis, UMTS and automatic measurement control. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (10 August 2007)
Bus connectors ease embedded design
PC/104 compatible bus connectors are available in standard and press fit configurations for embedded PC applications.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (10 August 2007)
Preferred interconnection products updated
Updated interconnection catalogue features more than 500 new products. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (10 August 2007)
Digital TV testing meets latest RF standards
Digital TV Labs has upgraded its state-of-the-art facility to comply with the latest versions of the standard D-Book V5 and NorDig 1.03.
News from Digital TV Labs (10 August 2007)
Warm white option for high-power LEDs
Warm-white light emitting diode provides a competitively robust and reliable package that provides high brightness illumination and easy installation. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (10 August 2007)
Coated fibres survive industrial uses
Fibre, cable and connector system brings a new level of designed-in durability and flexibility in termination to the industrial market for 62.5um products.
News from OFS Specialty Photonics (10 August 2007)
Medical electrical safety testing explained
Free guide explains the electrical and electronic safety testing requirements of the IEC62353 international test standard.
News from Rigel Medical (10 August 2007)
Ink system enables record-breaking cells
Organic photovoltaic technology establishes a new world record for single layer organic solar cells as certified by the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
News from Plextronics (10 August 2007)
Military-spec connectors save space and weight
Micro-Latch 83513-style connectors feature secure quick snap latching, ensuring a reliable connection.
News from Omnetics Connector Corp (10 August 2007)
Audio update spurs automotive Bluetooth adoption
Report predicts that the Bluetooth Advanced Audio Distribution Profile will account for 94% of in-vehicle communications system shipments by 2013.
News from Strategy Analytics (10 August 2007)
Sixteen serial ports ride on PCI Express bus
Sealevel Systems is claiming another first for the industry with a 16-port RS232 serial I/O adapter designed for the PCI Express bus.
News from Sealevel Systems (10 August 2007)
Imaging system finds fault with ICs and small PCBs
The Micro thermal imaging system includes several important hardware components that are essential when analysing or troubleshooting semiconductor devices.
News from OptoTherm (10 August 2007)
Probes add to oscilloscope applications
Active probes complement the recently introduced DL9040L and DL9140L digital oscilloscopes.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (10 August 2007)
Audio analysers are improved
From September 2007, all Audio Precision AP2700 and ATS-2 instruments will be shipped with both the original proprietary APIB interface and a USB interface.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (10 August 2007)
Kit offers easy route to embedded networking
Quickly customisable, embedded Ethernet platform includes all the hardware, software and tools needed to build a network aware product.
News from NetBurner (10 August 2007)
A suitable case for protection
Originally designed for the demanding world of Formula One motor racing, the Q-Case range is now targeted at the general instrumentation market.
News from Quentor (10 August 2007)
Low-cost FPGAs accelerate time to market
User Application Article SVS was able to launch its new product multiviewer only four months following silicon availability.
News from Altera Europe (10 August 2007)
Worldwide PCB industry profiled
Report finds the PCB industry still faces many challenges in keeping pace with rapid evolution within the electronics industry at large.
News from Visant Strategies (10 August 2007)
Membership signals Vodafone's WiMAX intentions
Vodafone has become a principal member of the WiMAX Forum.
News from WiMAX Forum (10 August 2007)
Flash software flies on latest Windows CE
Datalight Reliance and FlashFX Pro can more than double performance on CE 6.0 when implemented together.
News from Logic Technology (10 August 2007)
Charge pumps provide all handset LED power
The AAT2846 and AAT2856 combine backlight drivers, high-current flash drivers and two general purpose LDOs linear regulators in a single package.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies ( 9 August 2007)
Thermistor sensor shrinks for medical devices
At just 0.5mm diameter by 2.3mm long, the Fmicro thermistor sensor is designed primarily for medical applications.
News from ATC Semitec ( 9 August 2007)
Frequency convertors ease power measurements
Compact variable frequency AC power supplies are crammed full of features including AC, DC and AC+DC output, memory function, current limit and selectable start phase.
News from Telonic Instruments ( 9 August 2007)
Integrated battery chip replaces three
Single-cell stand-alone fuel gauge integrates a single-cell Li-ion protector and SHA-1 authentication in a tiny 3 x 5mm TDFN package.
News from Maxim Integrated Products ( 9 August 2007)
Industrial-spec board has graphical edge
Full-size slot CPU board is a high performance industrial computing platform with integrated graphics, ideal for entertainment and public information markets.
News from Axiomtek ( 9 August 2007)
GPS platforms add assistance for free
NeX Assisted-GPS technology significantly shortens the time it takes for a GPS receiver to acquire satellites and compute an accurate position.
News from Nemerix ( 9 August 2007)
Single-chip Edge multimedia processor for Nokia
User Application Article Nokia Corporation will develop a range of Edge mobile handsets based on Broadcom's advanced single-chip cellular baseband processor and its companion power management unit.
News from Broadcom Corp ( 9 August 2007)
LCD module is bright choice for automotive designs
High-definition wide-screen TFT LCD module offers enhanced visibility with improved brightness and contrast for automotive instrument panels.
News from Hitachi Europe - Display Products Group ( 9 August 2007)
Connector quality meets automotive gold standard
Certification will enable JAE to directly supply high quality products to major automotive companies including Volvo, Jaguar, Ford Motor Company and DaimlerChrysler.
News from JAE Europe ( 9 August 2007)
Reference delivers top system performance
Low-cost CMOS voltage reference features accuracy and system performance levels previously found only in costly buried Zener technologies.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 9 August 2007)
Display driver covers full range of sizes
Compact driver card designed LED backlit TFT displays accepts analogue, S-Video and composite inputs, and connects to both LVDS and TTL panels.
News from Review Display Systems ( 9 August 2007)
Structured ASIC technology comes to Israel
Avnet ASIC Israel will provide design, technical and sales support to customers using eASIC's products in Israel.
News from eASIC Corp ( 9 August 2007)
Mini-ITX ESBs include latest multicore processors
Mini-ITX ESB family provides a portfolio choice for any application in the medical equipment, digital signage, kiosk, network device, semiconductor equipment and automation control markets.
News from Portwell Technology ( 9 August 2007)
Micro-size connector shrinks USB interfaces
Miniature connector is smaller than the conventional Mini-USB connector and enables portable device makers to further miniaturise real estate.
News from Tyco Electronics - Comns Computer Consumer Elctrns ( 9 August 2007)
Embedded board promises low-power performance
3.5in single board computer with AMD Geode LX processors is ideal for applications such as digital signage, thin clients, mobile Internet and industrial automation.
News from IBase Technology ( 9 August 2007)
Eight-core SPARC claims commodity MCU record
The UltraSPARC T2 is the industry's first volume processor with eight cores and eight threads per core, while boasting the industry's highest energy efficiency per thread.
News from Sun Microsystems Microelectronics ( 8 August 2007)
E-mech specialist launches impressive linecard
Representing some of the worlds' premier component manufacturers, Live Electronics is a new specialist electromechanical distributor. Brochure Available
News from Live Electronics ( 8 August 2007)
Test system expands company's capabilities
User Application Article The Takaya APT9411CE has added fixtureless testing which has further strengthened Axiom's overall test capability.
News from Itochu Europe ( 8 August 2007)
Semiconductor IP acquisition announced
The planned acquisition of Ingot Systems will expand Virage Logic's range of products and services required in the rapid development of System-on-Chip (SoC) integrated circuits.
News from Virage Logic ( 8 August 2007)
Wireless USB extender offers 30m range
The WiRanger is ideal for installations where point of sale equipment is required temporarily or for extending USB and mouse connections to electronic white-boards.
News from Amplicon ( 8 August 2007)
IP cores licensed for ASIC designs
The ARM926EJ processor is available immediately on ChipX Standard Cell ASICs and Embedded Arrays.
News from ChipX ( 8 August 2007)
Compact monitor offers plug and play convenience
Axiomtek's PANEL6100 TFT LCD panel supports resolution up to 800 x 600 and offers luminance of 230cd/m and a contrast ratio of 500:1.
News from Axiomtek ( 8 August 2007)
Serial Flash boasts fastest interface
Quad-SPI architecture allows for greater than six times the performance of the current generation of serial Flash memories and offers a true code-execution alternative to parallel-NOR Flash.
News from Winbond Electronics Corp America ( 8 August 2007)
Graphical programming turns to multicore design
The latest version of LabView extends the embedded platform to program multicore real-time processors. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 8 August 2007)
PXI instruments provide express transfers
New PXI products sustain higher data streaming rates than ever before possible with an industry-standard test and measurement platform. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 8 August 2007)
Compilers and tools optimise quad-core systems
PGI compilers and tools are designed to extract maximum performance from the latest multicore processors from both AMD and Intel.
News from Portland Group ( 8 August 2007)
New company focuses switch industry expertise
The roots of C+K are rich, with over 150 years of technology innovation.
News from C+K Components ( 8 August 2007)
Wiki site focuses on all things Microchip
Website enables engineers to collaborate and share information related to semiconductor products, applications and best practices.
News from Microchip Technology ( 8 August 2007)
RapidIO roadshow kick off in Munich and Paris
The RapidIO Trade Association's Munich and Paris Global RapidIO Design Summits will take place immediately before and after the AdvancedTCA Summit Europe.
News from RapidIO Trade Association ( 8 August 2007)
14bit A/D convertor takes speed record
ADC enables 14bit resolution with 200MHz bandwidth for high-speed digitisers, spectrum analysers, test and measurement equipment and general data acquisition systems.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 8 August 2007)
Framework to automate compliance testing
The combination of Tektronix instruments and the open nature of NI TestStand software gives customers a platform to rapidly characterise new products and bring them to market faster. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 8 August 2007)
Thin film networks raise resistance
Ceramic-isolated, ceramic-bused, silicon-isolated and silicon-bused networks all feature an extended range of values.
News from BI Technologies Electronic Components Division ( 8 August 2007)
Cores to extend video processing SoCs
Genesis Microchip will use a range of 32bit MIPS cores in SoCs for a variety of next-generation consumer display products.
News from MIPS Technologies ( 8 August 2007)
Acquisition expands wireless expertise
Intertek Group has acquired Product Quality Partners, a leader in the testing of wireless devices and applications for interoperability and carrier network compatibility.
News from Intertek ( 8 August 2007)
MPEG-2 encoder for field programmable object array
Intellectual property core currently supports high definition 720p resolutions at 60 frames per second as well as all standard definition formats.
News from MathStar ( 8 August 2007)
Disk jog switch is complete user interface
Multifunction disk jog switch gives users a single user interface with which to quickly and easily scroll through lists and make choices.
News from Omron Electronics ( 8 August 2007)
Display brings VGA resolution to handheld devices
The compact Hitachi TX14D14VM1BAA provides customers with a 640 x 480 VGA resolution display to view clear, bright, colourful images in all lighting conditions.
News from Trident ( 7 August 2007)
Power design centre focuses automotive expertise
Michigan centre enables Fairchild engineers to work directly with automotive customers to design and optimise the next generation of power management and control solutions.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor ( 7 August 2007)
SMD film capacitors are available from stock
SMD film capacitors contribute increased noise immunity in high-frequency designs. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe ( 7 August 2007)
Mechanical splicer claims outstanding usability
Universal mechanical splice system is capable of splicing all standard telecomms fibre from 250 to 900um with a single-handed action.
News from Fujikura Europe ( 7 August 2007)
More options for CWDM multiplexers
New packages and assemblies extend the mounting options for CWDM multiplexers in fibre-to-the-node and fibre-to-the-home applications.
News from Omron Electronics ( 7 August 2007)
Regulator cuts light-load drain to a trickle
Synchronous buck regulator uses novel switching architecture for industry-leading light load efficiency for Li-ion battery powered systems to prolong charge life.
News from Micrel ( 7 August 2007)
Software has scope for ultrawideband testing
Package extends the debug and analysis capabilities of DPO/DSA70000 oscilloscopes to include real-time analysis of ultrawideband RF and electrical signals. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 7 August 2007)
New name in silver-zinc battery technology
ZPower will continue to develop its award-winning rechargeable silver-zinc battery which provides a 30% increase in energy density over traditional lithium-ion batteries.
News from ZPower ( 7 August 2007)
FCXO promises superior phase noise performance
Frequency controlled crystal oscillator enables customers to convert one input frequency into as many as four independent output frequencies to simplify clock distribution.
News from Vectron International ( 7 August 2007)
RTOS expands Freescale processor support
RTOS now supports Freescale i.MX27 multimedia applications processor, featuring an H.264 hardware codec for D1 high resolution video processing. Brochure Available
News from Express Logic ( 7 August 2007)
Programmable systems have power to spare
Design combines Fusion Programmable System Chip with CoreABC microcontroller to provide a complete system management solution using a fraction of the Fusion part's logic tiles.
News from Actel Europe ( 7 August 2007)
Guide speeds LED selection
Product guide aims to help engineers quickly and easily compare and select the most suitable LEDs for their target applications.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe ( 7 August 2007)
Embedded processor saves power under water
User Application Article A novel undersea pipeline monitoring system features multiple sensor nodes, each driven by a Blackfin processor.
News from Analog Devices ( 7 August 2007)
Device software expands multicore coverage
Tools provide developers priceless visibility, control and optimised performance for multiple execution paths in applications on Freescale multicore solutions. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software ( 7 August 2007)
Display modules offer cost-effective options
Standard character and graphics modules combine an extremely wide range of sizes and technologies with a very cost-effective price.
News from Inelco Hunter ( 7 August 2007)
Power design secures electricity meters
Power supply design uses the LinkSwitch-XT family to enables antitampering protection in electricity meter applications. Brochure Available
News from Power Integrations ( 7 August 2007)
Power connectors set for wide exposure
Snaplock family connectors take up to 250A and are 30% smaller than VEAM's Powerlock connectors which are rated at up to 660A. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions ( 7 August 2007)
Mobile WiMAX testing supports the new wave
Vector Signal Analyser, Signal Studio and Mobile WiMAX test set measurement solutions to facilitate testing of the WiMAX Forum's Wave 2 system profiles.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 7 August 2007)
Laminate system cleans up flex circuit designs
Halogen-free transparent epoxy polyimide laminate system is safe for the environment and delivers superior performance in an all-inclusive package for flexible circuit designs.
News from Rogers Corp ( 7 August 2007)
Clock distribution keeps memory modules on track
Clock distribution devices synchronise memory modules in the most advanced computing, data storage, networking consumer applications.
News from ON Semiconductor ( 7 August 2007)
Centrality adds value to SiRF's location
Acquisition will enable SiRF to deliver very powerful, end-to-end, multifunction location platforms employing sophisticated SoC technology.
News from SiRF Technology ( 7 August 2007)
FPGA software simplifies I/O assignment
PinAhead technology provides the ability to assign interface I/O groups to I/O pins simply by dragging into a graphical representation of the FPGA.
News from Xilinx ( 7 August 2007)
NOR Flash is ready for Chinese handset designs
Prequalification of Flash memory will enable manufacturers to get cost-effective, high-performance phones to market faster in China and other high-growth regions.
News from Spansion ( 7 August 2007)
FPGA to acquire Martian weather data
User Application Article Radiation-tolerant one-million-gate FPGA forms part of the meteorological station onboard NASA's recently launched Phoenix mission to Mars.
News from Actel Europe ( 7 August 2007)
Wireless design contest offers cash prizes again
Contest challenges engineers, students and hobbyists to develop a creative and practical wireless product using the Lantronix MatchPort b/g.
News from Lantronix ( 7 August 2007)
Video chipset raises HDTV bandwidth
Applications for the Gennum HD-Linz III chipset include high-bandwidth transport, replacing dual-link HD-SDI, 3D HDTV, digital cinema and slow motion video capture.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp ( 7 August 2007)
Sixteenth bricks optimise thermal performance
Sixteenth brick DC/DC power modules now provide up to 25A of output current. Brochure Available
News from Lambda ( 6 August 2007)
RTOS covers full range of VoIP gateways
User Application Article Selection of ThreadX is the further example of the ability of the RTOS to handle demanding applications in networking and communications. Brochure Available
News from Express Logic ( 6 August 2007)
Serial RapidIO switch optimises DSP performance
User Application Article AdvancedTCA digital signal processing blade uses the Tsi578 as its Serial RapidIO interconnection for large-scale DSP aggregation.
News from Tundra Semiconductor ( 6 August 2007)
Environment supports STM's latest ARM-based MCUs
IAR Systems is providing support for the new STM32 family of 32bit microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics powered by ARM Cortex-M3 cores.
News from IAR Systems ( 6 August 2007)
Tester drives DisplayPort adoption
User Application Article High-performance serial bit error rate tester enables high-quality measurements for the emerging DisplayPort standard.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 6 August 2007)
Labels meet Japanese RoHS requirements
Japanese RoHS labels allow exporters to mark electrical and electronic equipment in accordance with the Japanese Industrial Standard JIS C 0959:2005.
News from LGInternational ( 6 August 2007)
Driver is simple answer for handheld backlights
High efficiency, low noise and extremely small total solution footprint make LT3591 ideal for handheld applications requiring up to 10 white LEDs for backlighting. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 6 August 2007)
Two-part design eases controller interfacing
PC/104-compliant industrial controller is based on CPU/carrier-board design using the Samsung S3C2410A microcontroller.
News from Embest Info and Tech Company ( 6 August 2007)
Single-chip GPS finds home in Bluetooth mouse
High-performance Bluetooth GPS mouse provides extremely reliable positioning in a range of environments for extraordinarily low power usage.
News from u-blox ( 6 August 2007)
Wireless module deal links with NXP franchise
connectBlue provides ready-to-use products and modules as well as custom design solutions in both hardware and software.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) ( 6 August 2007)
Switching regulators protect against spikes
High-efficiency 2A integrated FET step-down DC/DC switching regulators support wide operating input voltages and can handle transient spikes up to 100V.
News from Intersil ( 6 August 2007)
Storage controller enablers consumer devices
User Application Article Network attached storage controller is specifically designed for consumer devices, such as the WD My Book World Edition storage appliances.
News from Oxford Semiconductor ( 6 August 2007)
Encoder raises resolution on the panel
Optical encoder with integrated pushbutton features a one quadrature cycle per detent, enhancing accuracy by providing more data points to measure changes in shaft position. Brochure Available
News from EAO ( 6 August 2007)
Low power bus switches shift levels
High-speed CMOS 2bit dual supply bus switches provide an interface between two nodes at differing voltage levels.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe ( 6 August 2007)
SMT current sense resistor handles 8W
The BCS8 Series surface mount resistor is reckoned to be unique among current sense resistors.
News from BI Technologies SMT ( 6 August 2007)
COTS relays switch to naval duties
User Application Article Relays are chosen by two suppliers of equipment for the new Type 45 anti-air-warfare destroyers being commissioned for use by the Royal Navy.
News from Finder ( 6 August 2007)
Single-supply amplifiers are trimmed to precision
Op amps provide a balance of parameters required to meet both AC and DC specifications for filtering, data acquisition and single-supply processing systems.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 6 August 2007)
Kit eases access to Cell BE processing
Software development kit enables developers to unleash the powerful Sony Playstation3 (PS3) games console for low-cost high-speed computing.
News from Mercury Computer Systems ( 6 August 2007)
Oscillators promise reduced heat generation
SMD oscillators reduce power consumption to extend usable battery life for portable and battery-powered applications.
News from Fox Electronics ( 6 August 2007)
Signal quality analyser measures jitter tolerance
New options allow MP1800A series signal quality analysers to conduct highly accurate jitter tolerance measurements on devices with up to four channels.
News from Anritsu (UK) ( 6 August 2007)
Ovenised crystal oscillators on the surface
The NV45Q OCXO is surface mountable, whereas oscillators in this product category often require soldering via a separate manufacturing process.
News from Bliley Technologies ( 6 August 2007)
Design centre continues aggressive expansion
Silicon Valley Design Centre expands the depth of technical resources Inphi applies in designing integrated circuits.
News from Inphi Corp ( 6 August 2007)
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