News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 September
to Saturday 22 September 2007
Processors suit communication-heavy applications
The LPC2900 is ideal for high-performance and communication-heavy applications such as motor control, CAN gateways, PLC, industrial networking and in-car entertainment.
News from NXP Semiconductors (21 September 2007)
PCI Express to PCI bridge offers low latency
The Tsi381's x1 PCIe Interface enables the bridge to offer throughput of up to 2.5Gbit/s.
News from Tundra Semiconductor (21 September 2007)
Compact cables are made for medical devices
Microminiature round cable provides one of the smallest, most durable medical cable solutions.
News from Gore and Associates (21 September 2007)
Surface mount oscillator maintains linearity
VCO is ideal for use in applications such as digital radio equipment, fixed wireless access, satellite communications systems and basestations.
News from Crystek Corporation (21 September 2007)
Serial EEPROMs come in low-profile 8-pin packages
The novel XDFN package is ideal for height-constrained comms applications such as headsets, wireless LAN adapters and Bluetooth modules.
News from Atmel Corporation (21 September 2007)
Wireless modules facilitate Web 2.0
WISM modules make it it easy for embedded engineers to add Web 2.0 capability to their designs.
News from Ezurio (21 September 2007)
Op amps offer low noise and high accuracy
National's LMP7731 single and LMP7732 dual precision op amps provide low input voltage noise of 2.9nV/(rt)Hz with a 1/f noise corner of only 3Hz.
News from National Semiconductor (21 September 2007)
Kit speeds telemetry system development
The ZL70101 RF transceiver chip is suited for use in implanted medical devices like pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), neurostimulators, drug pumps and physiological monitors.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (21 September 2007)
PXA reference kit extends software support
Development kit is a reference platform for handheld IP-phones based on the new Marvell PXA310 microcontroller with a wide choice of operating systems. Brochure Available
News from Direct Insight (21 September 2007)
UK CEM gears up for high-mix contracts
A new line of Europlacer Vitesse pick-and-place machines at its manufacturing facility in Southampton will allow ACW Technology to achieve ultrafast manufacturing lead times.
News from ACW Technology (21 September 2007)
WiMAX chips take MIMO onboard
Highly integrated WiMAX RF IC features full twin-transmitter/twin-receiver multiple-in/multiple-out capability.
News from PMC-Sierra (21 September 2007)
Module aids audio data analysis
New features combine to extend the functionality and improve the speed of audio data handling in DADiSP. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (21 September 2007)
LDO retains regulation longer
High-precision dual-output CMOS LDOs can deliver up to 300mA per output.
News from ON Semiconductor (21 September 2007)
PSU tester eases integration using LXI
LXI-based power supply test system addresses the growing market for AC/DC and DC/DC power convertors under 1000W in one single-bay cabinet.
News from Intepro UK (21 September 2007)
MMIC combo balances millimetre-wave links
Surface-mount GaAs MMIC receiver and transmitter pair are well suited for millimetre-wave point-to-point radio, local multipoint distribution services, satcom and Vsat applications.
News from Mimix Broadband (21 September 2007)
Plugtop supplies have global appeal
Compact stylish 5W plugtop supplies handle universal input of 100-240V AC and can be supplied with standard output voltages from 3 to 12V DC.
News from PIV Technology (21 September 2007)
Gain chip keeps lasers in tune
New generation gain chip covers wavelength range otherwise not exploitable with conventional semiconductor light sources.
News from Innolume (21 September 2007)
Convertor stays stable with multiple inputs
Four-channel delta-sigma ADC incorporates a high-accuracy internal temperature sensor. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (21 September 2007)
Long-life modules embed VIA processors
ETXexpress modules are based on the VIA C7 processor paired with the VIA CN896 and VIA VT8251chipset.
News from Kontron UK (21 September 2007)
Miniature motherboard has many interfaces
High-performance low-cost motherboard is based on the smallest ATX compatible embedded form factor.
News from Kontron UK (21 September 2007)
Demodulator cuts 3G basestations down to size
Monolithic high-linearity quadrature demodulator reduces the component count of the receive signal chain in 3G basestations by at least 75%.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (21 September 2007)
Regulators consume only 0.8uA in normal operation
Ultrasmall LDOs are ideal for portable applications where space is at a premium, such as mobile phones, portable games, cameras, portable AV equipment and PDAs.
News from Torex Semiconductor (21 September 2007)
Crystal clock oscillator dons rugged package
J-lead oscillator provides excellent long term reliability in harsh or demanding environments and applications.
News from Precision Devices (21 September 2007)
Mini-ITX motherboards find new homes
Aluminium bare-bone systems house Mini-ITX motherboards and can be used as the basis for a desktop PC or wall mounted system.
News from IBase Technology (21 September 2007)
Mini-PCI card hosts WiMAX CPE development
Mini-PCI board provides advanced WiMAX features such as support for UL subchannelisation which significantly improves performance for indoor modems.
News from Wavesat (20 September 2007)
Dutch touchscreens reach the UK
Touchscreen products are suitable for anything from small portable devices to larger screens required by applications such as games, POS terminals and white goods.
News from Touch Technologies (20 September 2007)
Harmonic distortion testing upgrades to new norm
Upgraded test laboratory can test to European Standard IEC61000-4-3 edition 3.
News from TUV SUD America (20 September 2007)
Speed and direction sensing in one
Two-channel Hall-effect sensor is ideal for use in harsh automotive and industrial environments.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (20 September 2007)
Optical instrumentation extends to XFP modules
Optical instrumentation system can now test 10Gbit/s small-form-factor pluggable modules.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (20 September 2007)
Compact fanless system integrates Core duo
One of the smallest embedded systems to sport an Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz CPU supports an extensive collection of available COTS PC/104 modules and external USB I/O devices.
News from Acces I/O Products (20 September 2007)
Voice synthesis IC is easy to integrate
Event input method enables playback of prerecorded voice data by using level shifting at the input terminal as the starting trigger.
News from Oki Electric (20 September 2007)
SBC comes with wide range of interfaces
Highly reliable fanless EBX SBC incorporates eight-channel 12bit analogue input and 32-channel digital I/O.
News from VersaLogic Corp (20 September 2007)
Package kick-starts STM32 projects
Kit provides a complete evaluation environment for the STMicroelectronics STM32 family of 32bit microcontrollers.
News from IAR Systems (20 September 2007)
Heatsinks upgrade fan performance
Heatsinks allow designers to use compact crossflow fans as active cooling modules.
News from OLC (20 September 2007)
Arcom set for name change
From 1st October 2007 Arcom is to be renamed Eurotech. Brochure Available
News from Eurotech (20 September 2007)
Touchscreen upgrade uses latest embedded board
User Application Article Cost-effective 3.5in embedded computing platform is selected as part of an upgrade for MoD monitors.
News from Sight Systems (20 September 2007)
MCU expansion for networking and control
Latest additions to Stellaris MCU family comprise 34 devices with networking and control capabilities for real-time applications.
News from Luminary Micro (20 September 2007)
Microcontrollers host RF developments
Stick-form-factor development tool offers two RF-enabled microcontroller target boards and a PC debugging interface that may be used to develop stand-alone wireless projects.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (20 September 2007)
Wireless MCUs drive low-power radio
RF SoC devices are made for low-power and low-voltage wireless applications in the 2.4GHz and sub-1GHz frequency bands.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (20 September 2007)
Switches and indicators save panel space
Pushbutton switches and pilot lights fit panel cutouts of 8, 10 and 12mm diameters. Brochure Available
News from Live Electronics (20 September 2007)
Fine-pitch connectors bring ribbons onboard
Family of 1.27mm-pitch connectors includes wire-to-board IDT receptacles, PCB headers and standard ribbon-cable assemblies. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe (20 September 2007)
3D connector models go online
Designers can now download 3D models of Omnetics connectors from the company's website.
News from Omnetics Connector Corp (20 September 2007)
Low-power displays boast excellent viewability
Bistable cholesteric displays retain their contents for periods of up to 10 years with no power source.
News from Varitronix UK (20 September 2007)
Frugal op amps maintain high linearity
CMOS dual op amp is designed for applications that require precision measurement at low voltage levels with minimal power consumption.
News from Analog Devices (20 September 2007)
Speedy convertors power sensitive circuits
Ultra-high-speed response DC/DC convertors are ideal for computer based equipment used in telecomms, industrial and instrumentation applications.
News from Murata Electronics (UK) (20 September 2007)
Embedded programming is made for DSP
Graphical embedded design platform takes charge of Blackfin development. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (20 September 2007)
Flash facility begins producing 300mm wafers
The SP1 wafer manufacturing site is the first factory constructed by Spansion since becoming an independent company.
News from Spansion (20 September 2007)
Handheld analysers turn to WiMAX installation
Test platforms provide an easy and highly accurate method for conducting RF, demodulation and over-the-air measurements on WiMAX signals.
News from Anritsu (UK) (20 September 2007)
Antenna targets WiMAX expansion
WiMAX antenna promises new levels of high-speed datacommunications for both mobile and fixed users.
News from Andrew Corp (20 September 2007)
AMC provides processing power
The dense processing capability of the dual-core Freescale 8641D is provided in a flexible AMC form factor supporting 10Gbit/s raw I/O bandwidth through the RapidIO interface.
News from Mercury Computer Systems (19 September 2007)
Mezzanine card provides faster denser storage
Flash memory PMC is designed for high-speed read, write and erase performance, with up to 64Gbyte of NAND Flash and sustained datarates of over 130Mbyte/s.
News from Aitech Defense Systems (19 September 2007)
PCIe switches promise top power per watt
New-generation PCI Express switches feature twice the interconnection bitrate of existing devices.
News from PLX Technology Europe (19 September 2007)
Controller cuts modems down to size
Modem controller IC integrates a microcontroller, datapump, memory and system side device in a single die.
News from TDC (Telecom Design Communications) (19 September 2007)
Report details solder joint vibration resistance
Lab publishes findings of vibration tests on lead-free solder alloys, using traditional SnPb alloy as a benchmark.
News from National Physical Laboratory (19 September 2007)
Network card platform gains real-time support
Board support package puts real-time kernel on SH7619 Ethernet-enabled microcontroller development board.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (19 September 2007)
Touchscreen shows the way down under
User Application Article Touch sensors provide robust interface in Australian-developed globally deployed award-winning interactive wayfinding kiosk.
News from Zytronic (19 September 2007)
Analyser masters CWDM testing
Optical channel analyser promises fast and reliable measurements in every environment.
News from Anritsu (UK) (19 September 2007)
RTOS supports new microcontrollers
ThreadX is Express Logic's small, fast, royalty-free RTOS for demanding real-time applications. Brochure Available
News from Express Logic (19 September 2007)
Double-pole switch suits electrical equipment
Schurter's MSM DP switch suits applications where an additional second contact is required for a safety circuit. Brochure Available
News from Schurter Input Systems (19 September 2007)
Book explains LXI standard
LXImate describes the general principles of the wired trigger bus that provides a low-latency trigger exchange system.
News from Pickering Interfaces (19 September 2007)
RF generator streams data
The NI PXIe-5672 RF vector signal generator is compatible with all NI PXI, PXI Express modular instruments and NI LabView modulation algorithms. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (19 September 2007)
MCUs double Flash code space
The F336 8bit MCU offers a high functional density in a small form factor.
News from Silicon Laboratories (19 September 2007)
200Mbit/s chipset integrates external components
DS2's Aitana chipsets suit embedded networking in consumer electronics such as XDSL gateways, computers, televisions, set-top boxes and games consoles.
News from Design of Systems on Silicon (19 September 2007)
FPGAs suit portable applications
Reprogrammable FPGAs offer the flexibility required to address changing standards and speed time to market.
News from Actel Europe (19 September 2007)
.NET port showcases microcontroller support
The .NET Micro Framework expands Microsoft's embedded offerings into a new market of devices targeting low-cost 32 bit-applications with low memory density requirements and low power consumption.
News from Adeneo (19 September 2007)
Software used for jet entertainment system
User Application Article The entertainment system will use Java software running on the Aonix Perc Ultra virtual machine on top of MontaVista Software's MobiLinux operating system and the Freescale i.MX3 processor.
News from Aonix (19 September 2007)
Watertight LEDs offer easy fastening
CS LEDs LEDs are ideal for control panels, instrumentation and front panel fault indicators that are exposed to harsh environmental conditions.
News from Cynergistic Technologies (19 September 2007)
USB device brings wireless connectivity
The USB Serial Port Adapter automatically installs itself as a virtual COM port when connected to a computer.
News from connectBlue (19 September 2007)
Static analysis tool predicts stack needs
AdaCore's Gnatstack tool statically calculates the maximum stack space required by each task in an application.
News from AdaCore (19 September 2007)
Polymer company tailors solutions
Simply specifying a chemistry presupposes a solution without a review of other complex factors and specific performance requirements, which will likely result in a suboptimum solution.
News from Lord Corporation (19 September 2007)
Laser diodes offer reliability
ML5xxx laser diodes are typically used in stacks for diode-pumped solid state (DPSS) lasers in order to achieve output power rates of several thousand watts with high beam quality. Brochure Available
News from Pacer International (19 September 2007)
Cortex core runs on power-efficient FPGAs
ARM Cortex-M1 processor core is optimised for use with Igloo low-power field programmable gate arrays..
News from Actel Europe (19 September 2007)
Test system eases custom configuration
Platform provides basis for custom military and aerospace test equipment using drag-and-drop system creation and modification.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (19 September 2007)
Step-down convertor handles more heat
Extended-temperature 40V micropower step-down DC/DC convertor has integrated boost and catch diodes in a 2 x 3mm DFN package. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (19 September 2007)
Loopback provides signal loss simulation
The dual-wavelength attenuated Armadillo loopback features uniform attenuation technology, enabling the same precision optical loss at both 1310 and 1550nm.
News from Timbercon (18 September 2007)
Tunable laser acts offers great versatility
A single NeoPhotonics NTL2000 laser can address all commonly used wavelengths in DWDM systems
News from NeoPhotonics (18 September 2007)
LCD/keyboard drawer offers easy installation
The Hercules-G slide rails are designed to support the full weight of the unit when extended by using a locking slide rail with a safety switch.
News from Aicsys (18 September 2007)
Colour microscope eases PCB inspection
Kaisertech's hand-held probe and camera allows users to look into awkward corners of assemblies. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (18 September 2007)
Low-voltage transistors suit slimline products
Zetex Semiconductors' ZXTP25020CFF and ZXTP19020DFF serve as cost-effective switchers in a variety of portable applications.
News from Zetex (18 September 2007)
Transceiver offers "pay as you grow" convenience
The Bookham Tunable Transmitter Assembly (TTA) and the Tunable Small Form Factor transponder are on display at the company's stand.
News from Bookham (18 September 2007)
Optical products offer copper alternative
The Longwave fibre channel SFP+ 1310nm transceivers support 1.4km and 10km transmission over single-mode fibre.
News from Finisar Corp (18 September 2007)
Oscillators provide low-cost OCXO performance
Triton combines Rakon's Pluto ASIC compensation technology with simplified oven control to create a hybrid product with near OCXO performance.
News from Rakon UK (18 September 2007)
Library suits virtual platform assembly
All DesignWare System Level Library models are written in SystemC and work in IEEE1666 (SystemC)-compliant simulation environments, making them tool-independent.
News from Synopsys (18 September 2007)
Collaboration produces ESL design environment
The CoWare CORXpert Personalisation Kit for STMicroelectronics supports ST's engineers in the creation of application-specific custom processors.
News from CoWare (18 September 2007)
Enclosure handles tough applications
Schroff 's 12-slot VME64x meets the needs of tough military and transportation applications.
News from Schroff UK (18 September 2007)
Embedded development tool eases real-time work
TraceX gives users a clear view of system events like interrupts and context switches that occur out of view of standard debugging tools. Brochure Available
News from Express Logic (18 September 2007)
Development system improves efficiency
ObjectAda Raven is an embedded Ada development system that enables engineers to isolate and build applications for deployment in one or more VxWorks 653 execution partitions.
News from Aonix (18 September 2007)
Intel processor receives validation support
In addition to the launch of kDiagnostics for the Intel IXP435, Kozio offers support for boards using other processors in the IXP product line
News from Kozio (17 September 2007)
EMI suppressors fit in small footprints
BLM02 devices provide EMI suppression and prevention of abnormal oscillation in mobile phone power amplifier modules.
News from Murata Electronics (UK) (17 September 2007)
Miniature control units cut costs
Idec A6-series miniature control units are suitable for applications ranging from industrial and process control through to power supplies. Brochure Available
News from Live Electronics (17 September 2007)
Software cuts parametric yield loss
SolidoStat is a Stat tool for transistor-level statistical design and verification.
News from Solido Design Automation (17 September 2007)
System switch handles high channel counts
The series 3700 system switch/multimeter solutions offer scalable, high-performance switching and multi-channel measurements, optimised for automated testing of electronic products and components. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (17 September 2007)
Instruments cut test times
The 2635 and 2636 operate as an SMU (source-measure unit), a DMM (digital multimeter), bias source, low frequency pulse generator, and arbitrary waveform generator. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (17 September 2007)
Transmitter/receiver handles long ranges
The GT2D is suited to applications requiring a high-integrity wireless connection or where multiple wireless connections are required at the same time.
News from MK Consultants (17 September 2007)
Overmoulding improves connection reliability
Omnetics' custom overmoulding service is available on large and small runs.
News from Omnetics Connector Corp (17 September 2007)
Optical transceiver handles 120km transmissions
Pirelli's 120km XFP is designed to address metro TDM and WDM applications, transmitting signals up to 120km without the need for dispersion compensation units.
News from Pirelli Broadband Solutions (17 September 2007)
USB interface convertor offers unique IDs
Multiple USB-485-K convertors can be used on the same PC as they will each appear under a new COM port number.
News from Saelig Company (17 September 2007)
Microcontroller suit cost-conscious applications
The Stellaris family of microcontrollers is aimed at cost-conscious applications requiring significant control processing and connectivity capabilities
News from Link Microtek (17 September 2007)
DC/DC convertors offer high efficiency
Ideal Power's new DC/DC convertors have efficiency ratings of up to 85%, allowing them to work at operating temperatures of -40 to 75C at full load.
News from Ideal Power (17 September 2007)
Convertor delivers 30A output
The current share feature included in the NQ15W50SGA30 enables multiple devices to be connected in parallel to provide higher levels of load current. Brochure Available
News from SynQor Europe (17 September 2007)
Waveform digitiser offers high data rates
4-lane PCI Express waveform digitiser offers 720 MB/s data throughput to PC memory.
News from Alazar Technologies (17 September 2007)
CPU modules meet ETX 3.0 requirements
The ETM710 and ETM620 allow designers to create a practical system baseboard that can accept previous, present and future ETX system on modules.
News from Axiomtek (17 September 2007)
DC/DC convertor draws 100uA quiescent
The LT3437 H-grade DC/DC convertor is suitable for automotive and industrial applications which are subjected to high ambient temperatures. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (17 September 2007)
Optical switch outperforms mechanical versions
The 62AG optical encoder generates a 2bit digital output to measure the magnitude and direction of the shaft or knob rotation. Brochure Available
News from EAO (17 September 2007)
Upgraded panels suit new mixing equipment
5mV sockets provide optimum compatibility with high-sensitivity, latest-generation audio mixing equipment.
News from DEM Manufacturing (17 September 2007)
Inductor distribution deal reached
Fastron's components are particularly suitable for decoupling, interference suppression, RF blocking and filtering. Brochure Available
News from Rapid Electronics (17 September 2007)
LEDs offer large colour range
Fastron TruOpto LEDs suit domestic applications, indoor and outdoor architecture, solid state lighting applications and commercial and automotive use. Brochure Available
News from Rapid Electronics (17 September 2007)
Connector provides robust link
The 1-by-3 Circular MT connector and adapter offer a more robust MT ferrule-based interface than traditional ribbon-based optical connectors.
News from Molex UK (17 September 2007)
Spectrum analyser reduces costs
R and S FSG spectrum analyser is suited to the general analysis of digitally modulated signals. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (17 September 2007)
Reference designs released for AC/DC supplies
The Anglia Design Accelerator Kits offer a reference design that can either be used to produce a working power supply or be customised to meet individual requirements.
News from Anglia (17 September 2007)
Tiny convertor offers wide voltage range
RP15 - xxxx SA(W) DC/DC convertor can guarantee trouble-free operation at ambient temperatures exceeding 60C, without the need for external cooling measures.
News from PIV Technology (17 September 2007)
Testing technique handles new architectures
Exfo developed a new testing technique to perform accurate signal and noise measurements in all types of networks, from legacy to ROADM-based architectures.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (17 September 2007)
Gateway offers immediate internet access
Simple software set-up allows WIZ100SR users to rapidly create a 10/100Mbit/s Ethernet interface with a maximum serial rate of 230Kbit/s.
News from Saelig Company (17 September 2007)
Amplifier choices offer new options
The new InCell Amplifiers are small enough for in-cell signal conditioning and for mass-sensitive applications in research, development, production and processing. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (17 September 2007)
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