News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 26 August
to Saturday 1 September 2007
Network equipment covers 250km ranges
The FTB-7600E OTDR is offered in single and dual-wavelength configurations and delivers up to 256,000 sampling points for ultra-high trace resolution.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (31 August 2007)
Battery controller suits security applications
The DS3650 integrates a battery-backup controller, system power monitor, CPU supervisor, temperature sensor, and two tamper-detection comparators.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (31 August 2007)
Imaging company opens Chinese facility
DEK has opened a state of the art manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China as part of its ongoing strategic expansion programme in the region.
News from DEK (31 August 2007)
Test application improves reliability
The Agilent U7231A DDR3 application automatically configures the oscilloscope for each test and generates an HTML report at the end of the test.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (31 August 2007)
Loopback allows network testing
The Timbercon HSSDC2 loopback is a small, copper-based test fixture, featuring an HSSDC2 interface, rugged metal housing and quick thumb-release lever.
News from Timbercon (31 August 2007)
Company organises soldering courses
Eight CIL operators undertook a three day training course conducted by Advance Rework Technology.
News from CIL Custom Interconnect (31 August 2007)
New triggers added to oscilloscopes
Dual-edge, window, pulsewidth, dropout, interval and logic triggering switches have been added to PicoScope 5000 oscilloscopes.
News from Pico Technology (31 August 2007)
Switch prevents unauthorised access
The DSL-SR lock switch offers a high-security key mechanism combined with a rugged, reliable electrical switch
News from Lorlin Electronics (31 August 2007)
Filters block unwanted light
The nonabsorbing blocking and fused silica substrate ensures that undesired mercury lines and other background light are effectively eliminated without the risk of filter solarisation.
News from Semrock (31 August 2007)
Platform allows fast digital testing
The R and S TS-PHDT high-speed digital test module features a maximum data rate of 40MHz and a storage capacity of 1.5Gbyte. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (31 August 2007)
Dates announced for electronics show
It's time to make a date with Nepcon UK, as Reed Exhibitions announces dates for the 2008 show to be held 29th April to 1st May at the NEC, Birmingham.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (31 August 2007)
Assembly labels resist high temperatures
Use of a green high-temperature label at the start of the process reduces both the number of labels required, and the number of label placements, providing a significant cost saving.
News from Link Hamson (31 August 2007)
Software aids real-time debugging
Using FPGAView, design engineers can quickly and easily measure signals inside their Altera and Xilinx FPGA design and select which group of internal signals to probe. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (31 August 2007)
Instrument company chooses validation solution
User Application Article Tektronix' validation solution will allow Allion to perform the most demanding compliance test assignments with the highest levels of accuracy, efficiency and reliability. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (31 August 2007)
Package makes it easy to start a Zigbee network
The Starter Kit from Kanda.com allows engineers to easily create a Zigbee network for home or industrial use.
News from Kanda.com (31 August 2007)
Connector handbook offers expanded range
Amphenol's new handbook presents technical information on 12 different series of circular connectors. Brochure Available
News from PEI-Genesis (31 August 2007)
Interconnects handle high data rates
RoHS-compliant miniSAS interconnects ensure signal integrity to protect against data loss while significantly reducing connector size in storage systems currently using four-lane SAS. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe (31 August 2007)
Multicore SoC processor speeds to 700MHz
A 90nm, 700MHz dual-core implementation of the ARM11 MPCore multicore processor is billed as the highest-performing ARM processor core on the market.
News from NEC Electronics (Europe) (30 August 2007)
Serial Flash runs faster
32Mbit serial Flash device with dual I/O guarantees high-speed performance in digital flat panel and set-top-box applications.
News from STMicroelectronics (30 August 2007)
Thermal management covers the board
RS Components has compiled extensive range of thermal management products to create what it reckons is one of the most comprehensive offerings available.
News from RS Components UK (30 August 2007)
DC/DC convertor handles tough conditions
The PQ60240EGL03 is capable of withstanding transients on the input to 100V for 100ms, and has a basic isolation level from input to output of 2000V DC. Brochure Available
News from SynQor Europe (30 August 2007)
Radio modules offer easy setup
The RF620 Smart Radio modules enable a simple "plug and play" solution, providing a direct radio link for either a serial data stream (CMOS/TTL) or up to two remote control telemetry lines.
News from RF Solutions (30 August 2007)
Power supplies offer high density
All NLP250 series power supplies feature a universal input, ranging from 85V to 264V AC, enabling them to be used in equipment destined for the global market.
News from Ultimate Renaissance (30 August 2007)
Enclosure colour range expanded
1553 units can be used for hand-held instruments, remote controllers, flying lead machine controllers test and measurement equipment.
News from Hammond Electronics (30 August 2007)
Joystick provides tactile feedback
The 5000C is designed for applications where precision control is required and joystick displacement is preferred but a larger device is not practical.
News from Aerco (30 August 2007)
LCD monitors resist vandalism
Both of Trident's Winmate monitors feature a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 16.7 million display colours and optional video inputs.
News from Trident (30 August 2007)
UHG RF transceiver boosts battery life
The SX1211 is optimised for asynchronous sensor network designs in the unlicensed industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) frequency bands.
News from Semtech (30 August 2007)
OLEDs offer boosted lifespans
Lifespans recently reported for green and red P-OLED materials represent a 60% and 280% increase in performance, respectively.
News from Cambridge Display Technology (30 August 2007)
Copper substrate handles high-current use
TT electronics IRC Advanced Film Division's cost-effective, solderable thick film copper substrate is now being specified for high-current and power module applications.
News from IRC Advanced Film Division (30 August 2007)
Diodes reduce next-generation DVD drive costs
FMD ICs overcome space limitations and improve on the noise, bandwidth, and gain performance of standard DVD drives.
News from Atmel Corporation (30 August 2007)
Electronic loads reduce testing power wastage
The key to the Intepro Loadsaver's energy saving is its power-recycling unit.
News from Intepro UK (30 August 2007)
Power supply offers compact solution
The SEC148-200 power supply can achieve an efficiency of 90% using only convection cooling.
News from Schroff UK (30 August 2007)
FPGAs for safety-critical automotive applications
User Application Article The ProASIC3 FPGA provides the small footprint, low power and reliability needed by Magna Electronics to create innovative driver assistance systems.
News from Actel Europe (30 August 2007)
Flash-based FPGAs qualify under the bonnet
AEC-Q100 Grade 2 and Grade 1 qualification for FPGAs ensures their quality, reliability and endurance in automotive applications.
News from Actel Europe (30 August 2007)
Convertor ICs shrink step-down supplies
Constant-frequency current-mode step-down converters in 3 x 3mm TDFN packages require no external compensation components and offer designers highly compact and easy-to-implement solutions.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies (30 August 2007)
Distributor expands power management range
TI power management devices, including linear regulators, buck controllers and EPROMs, are available for immediate purchase through Mouser Electronics.
News from Mouser Electronics (29 August 2007)
Laser diode research contract signed
The Pulsar programme aims to improve both the reliability and efficiency of laser diode stacks at the 808nm wavelength.
News from Intense (29 August 2007)
Software offers Microsoft compatibility
ObjectAda for Windows 8.4 includes the comprehensive Ada libraries needed for calling Windows Win32 and the Visual C++ .NET 2005 MFC interfaces from application source code written in Ada.
News from Aonix (29 August 2007)
RTOS delivers low-overhead operations
ThreadX/MCU is a 16bit edition of Express Logic's 32bit ThreadX RTOS and is available for Microchip's 16bit PIC24 MCUs and dsPIC30/33 DSCs. Brochure Available
News from Express Logic (29 August 2007)
Small circuits simplify design process
MAX16033-MAX16040 supervisory circuits offer a microprocessor reset, battery-backup switchover, power-fail warning and chip-enable gating
News from Maxim Integrated Products (29 August 2007)
Rotary potentiometer offers extended lifespan
The Model P260 potentiometer features a resistance range from 500ohm to 1Mohm and a power rating of 0.5W.
News from BI Technologies Electronic Components Division (29 August 2007)
Verification kit eases design process
The Cadence SoC Functional Verification Kit provides complete example verification plans, transaction-level and cycle-accurate models, design and verification IP, scripts and libraries.
News from Cadence Design Systems (29 August 2007)
Current monitor offers high accuracy
The ZXCT1020's very low on-chip offset trimming brings a significant improvement in performance for very small sense voltages at high current levels.
News from Zetex (29 August 2007)
Push button switches resist vandalism
The PV series of switches offers a number of illumination options including centre dot or circle rim types in red, green, yellow, blue and white.
News from Knitter Switch (29 August 2007)
Base station design reduces component count
User Application Article The HSDPA/HSUPA-compatible WCDMA design adapts an IC created for low-cost/high-volume handset applications to implement high-specification basestation radio.
News from Cambridge Consultants (29 August 2007)
IR sensor cuts space required
The volume occupied by the SMD PIR sensor is 30% that required by traditional PIR sensors, resulting in lower costs. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe (29 August 2007)
Multiplexer handles high and dual voltage
Fairchild's FSSD06 allows an application's processor to multiplex between secure digital, secure digital I/O, multimedia cards and peripherals.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (29 August 2007)
Operational amplifier simplifies designs
The OPA369 operational amplifier allows designers to increase the precision in their portable applications without complicating the design or increasing their power budget.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (29 August 2007)
Sensor chip helps cut power usage
The QT102 combines a toggle mode on/off switch with a hardware-programmable, auto switch-off function with override and reset capability.
News from Quantum Research Group (29 August 2007)
Resistors handle high-wattage applications
The four-terminal BHPR T0-227 style chassis-mount package can be configured as a dual-resistor or single-resistor element.
News from BI Technologies SMT (29 August 2007)
Technology improves testing accuracy
User Application Article DFT MAX uses adaptive scan technology to substantially reduce the amount of test data required for each test pattern, achieving predictable results with virtually no impact on timing.
News from Synopsys (29 August 2007)
ZigBee product cuts development times
The MeshNetics 2.4GHz 802.15 ZigBit module shortens the time to market for a wide range of wireless applications.
News from Alpha Micro Components (29 August 2007)
DC/DC convertors suit 12V or 24V input systems
Nu Horizons Electronics DC/DC convertors address industrial, medical and telecom applications, where they can be used as open frame units or fully encapsulated for use in harsh environments.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (28 August 2007)
Company tests new data transfer capabilities
7 layers has integrated HSUPA test capabilities into its Rapid Response Network, making these test capabilities available from anywhere in the world
News from 7 layers (28 August 2007)
Semiconductor subsidiaries merge
SaRonix-eCera will provide frequency control product solutions for customers in networking, storage, wireless, computing and consumer applications.
News from Pericom Semiconductor Corp (28 August 2007)
Voltage divider provides high stability
The TaNFilm voltage divider is ideal for battery monitoring, voltage references, voltage conversion, voltage regulators, logic-level conversion, DC/DC convertors and power supplies.
News from IRC Advanced Film Division (28 August 2007)
Sine wave inverters provide utility grade power
The Rex series' compact, ultralight, yet robust design operates as either an inverter or a four stage adaptive battery charger.
News from Schaefer (28 August 2007)
Encapsulants suit lead-free soldering
ME-532 flip chip underfill is specifically formulated to achieve high reliability for in-package or chip-on-board applications where fast flow under large chips is required.
News from Lord Corporation (28 August 2007)
Digital multimeter prices cut
Signametrics' 2060 digital multimeter includes a frequency counter with timing measurement capability, potentially saving the user from adding another instrument to their system.
News from Signametrics (28 August 2007)
Powerful acquisition for Stadium Group
Stadium Group has acquired Ferrus Power, adding to its business in the worldwide power solutions business.
News from Ferrus Power (27 August 2007)
Knowledge is power for designers
Seminar series will focus on tips and tricks for power supply designers working with switch-mode controllers, isolated power supplies, power over Ethernet and LED lighting.
News from National Semiconductor (27 August 2007)
Power amp suits private mobile radio
UHF power amplifier is ideal for PMR/Tetra applications in the frequency range 200-300MHz.
News from Gigahertz Marketing Solutions (27 August 2007)
Electrical certification expands to NSW
SGS can now certify electrical goods for sale anywhere in Australia. Brochure Available
News from SGS (27 August 2007)
Alliance addresses LED backlight expansion
Agreement gives Laird Technologies access to Iteq's high volume lamination capabilities and AP distribution and gives Iteq access to Laird Technologies' high performance T-lam materials.
News from Laird Technologies (27 August 2007)
New name in microwave components
Thales-MESL has been bought out from Thales Holdings and will now be known as MESL Microwave.
News from MESL Microwave (27 August 2007)
Rack interfaces fit into 1U drawers
Drawers combine a 17 or 19in LCD screen, a full 104 key keyboard with numeric pad and trackball or touchpad and an optional integrated KVM switch, all in a 1U unit.
News from Austin Hughes Europe (27 August 2007)
Diode controller raises supply reliability
Dual ideal diode-OR controller allows Schottky diodes to be replaced by N-channel MOSFETs in high availability systems. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (27 August 2007)
Compound boasts high thermal conductivity
Novel thermal transfer compound is particularly suited to many electrical and electronics applications.
News from Steadlands (27 August 2007)
High-speed digitisers have long memories
Digitisers come with up to two channels on a single-slot PCI card with 1 or 2Gsample/s sampling per channel and 256Msample of onboard acquisition memory as standard.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (27 August 2007)
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