News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 October
to Saturday 20 October 2007
Connectors improve safety
The PowerMod HP offers low electrical resistance, provides a minimum of 500 mating cycles and is rated for circuit interruption
News from Anderson Power Products (19 October 2007)
Simulation kit matches FPGA progress
The Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA simulation kit provides a set of topology templates, in-context HTML documentation and useful content for simulation of waveforms and eye patterns. Brochure Available
News from Zuken (19 October 2007)
Software aids LCD design
User Application Article As EFD.V5 is embedded in Catia V5, Sharp Laboratories can use a single interface for both design and analysis of its LCD modules. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (19 October 2007)
Potentiometers handle extended temperature range
Digital control can increase system accuracy, flexibility and manufacturing throughput.
News from Microchip Technology (19 October 2007)
Chipset suits LED lamps
Zetex Semiconductors' chipset significantly reduces the size and weight of the PCB in the neck of the lamp and the overall cost of lamp manufacture.
News from Zetex (19 October 2007)
RF test system provides high throughput
The 12GWSGA RF module is designed for accurate, low-cost testing of multiport RF SoC devices, used widely in mobile phones and of increasing importance to the wireless product and equipment market.
News from Advantest (Europe) (19 October 2007)
Pushbuttons improve workplace safety
The large surface area can be activated either by palm or fist and produces excellent tactile feedback even when activated at the edge. Brochure Available
News from EAO (19 October 2007)
TCP/IP stack offers convenient interface
IAR Systems' new TCP/IP stack is suitable for use in portable devices that need a convenient connection to a computer network.
News from IAR Systems (19 October 2007)
Workbench supports ARM Cortex-M1 processor
Version 5 of IAR Embedded Workbench enables the linking of object code from different parties supporting the ARM EABI standard.
News from IAR Systems (19 October 2007)
ZigBee modules survive encased in ice
User Application Article XBee ZigBee modules were chosen to monitor the temperature of a ice skating rink.
News from Digi International (19 October 2007)
LED driver suits mobile applications
Linear Technology's LTC3219 LED driver provides nine individually configurable current sources for main, sub and RGB displays. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (19 October 2007)
Transmission system protects video IP
MOST150 enables direct isochronous transport of MPEG video streams without bit-stuffing or transcoding.
News from MOST Cooperation (19 October 2007)
Connectors suit 400 type co-axial cable
The CompPro compression fit, one-piece connectors from PPC offer a watertight seal and a very high pull strength fit every time.
News from Embedded Antenna Design (19 October 2007)
Microcontroller fits in compact package
Renesas' SH7083F Flash microcontroller delivers 104 Dhrystone MIPS out of its 256/512Kbyte embedded MONOS Flash memory and yet takes up only 140mm3.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (19 October 2007)
SMD connectors offered in new heights
E-tec's 2.20mm profile allows top and bottom entry for optimum design flexibility and has a maximum pin count of 80.
News from E-tec Interconnect (UK) (19 October 2007)
Gate drivers suit motor control applications
The IRS212x family of ICs provides a gate voltage up to 20V, a typical turn-on current of 290mA, a typical turn-off current of 600mA and accepts input logic levels of 3.3V, 5V and 15V.
News from International Rectifier (19 October 2007)
ADC cuts power consumption
The AS1538's I2C-compatible interface supports interface speeds up to 3.4MHz including industry-standard speeds of 100kHz and 400kHz.
News from austriamicrosystems (19 October 2007)
Virtual machine integrated into new platform
User Application Article The first Jbed-LoCosto platform-based handset is already available on Lenovo's S6 model.
News from Esmertec (19 October 2007)
Analogue output board provides 32 16bit channels
Double buffering the outputs combined with the use of low glitch D/As make the DNA-AO-332 suitable for generating low-frequency wave forms.
News from United Electronic Industries (19 October 2007)
Gateway supports telephony
ApplianX Gateway is a basic-hybrid gateway, designed to run the Mediation Server function of Office Communications Server 2007 pre-installed within ApplianX Gateway.
News from Aculab (18 October 2007)
DRAM interface handles high data rates
The Rambus DDR3 memory controller interface cell is designed to accommodate applications including PC main memory, consumer electronics, servers, workstations and network communications.
News from Rambus (18 October 2007)
Relays meet RoHS standards
Gigavac's RoHS-compliant, high-voltage relays have a maximum 0.1% concentration by weight in homogeneous materials of lead, hexavalent chromium, mercury, PBB and PBDE. Brochure Available
News from Gigavac (18 October 2007)
Pushbuttons cope with tough environments
The illuminated versions afford simple, easy identification, whilst the nonilluminated range offers optional customised button marking. Brochure Available
News from Live Electronics (18 October 2007)
Circuit breaker protects distribution systems
The E-T-A 1180 miniature plug-in breaker is designed to reduce downtime in process control and automation applications by being readily re-settable.
News from Aerco (18 October 2007)
Electronics encyclopedia provides design guidance
The World of EMI/RFI Enclosures covers all aspects of the design, prototyping and manufacture of off the shelf and custom shielding solutions.
News from Tecan (18 October 2007)
Flash microcontrollers provide energy efficiency
At 72MHz, executing from Flash, the STM32 consumes only 36mA, the lowest power consumption in the 32bit market, corresponding to 0.5mA/MHz.
News from Mouser Electronics (18 October 2007)
Emulator fits in compact package
The E100 Emulator will support a wide range of the new Renesas Technology M16C family along with other 8 to 32bit CISC microcontroller series products.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (18 October 2007)
Software eases FPGA design
Simetrix/Simplis is a simulation engine which has been optimised to provide high-simulation speed of switching circuits for power supplies.
News from Altium (18 October 2007)
Bluetooth module offers 1km range
The Ezurio BTM402 BISM II module from TDC is a fully qualified Bluetooth version 2.0 solution with a range of up to 1km, that gives developers a drop-in communications solution.
News from TDC (Telecom Design Communications) (18 October 2007)
Multicore processor undergoes testing
User Application Article BDTI used its BDTI Communications Benchmark (OFDM) to evaluate the performance of the PC102, a programmable multicore digital signal processor.
News from Berkeley Design Automation (18 October 2007)
Optical switching multiplexers meet LXI needs
The LXI Class C compliant interface allows the 60-850/1 to be remotely controlled via its Ethernet port through a web browser or by the programmatic interface.
News from Pickering Interfaces (18 October 2007)
Firmware cuts voice processing costs
Zarlink's integrated voice processing firmware provides designers with a 30-40% cost-saving compared to using discrete DTMF and caller ID chips.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (18 October 2007)
Automotive networks standards receive overhaul
Most specifications have continuously been amended and extended in order to narrow the possibility for different interpretations by implementers.
News from MOST Cooperation (18 October 2007)
DC filters handle 30A at 80V DC
When used in electrical cabinets and controls the FMEB and FMEC filters guarantee a safe operation by attenuating disturbances in the control and communication circuits. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (18 October 2007)
Sockets and strips tolerate high temperatures
Using polymide material as an insulator gives E-tec's sockets exceptional mechanical and thermal characteristics.
News from E-tec Interconnect (UK) (18 October 2007)
Electroluminescent wire offers neon alternative
EL products are cheaper to install and operate than neon lighting, as well as being more energy efficient. Brochure Available
News from Rapid Electronics (18 October 2007)
Motherboard balances cost and performance
The EMB-820T Mini-ITX embedded motherboard supports two SATA-150 interfaces for storage while still maintaining an ATA133 interface to meet optical drive requirements.
News from Aaeon (18 October 2007)
Plug-in aids hardware management
Pigeon Point has created a Pigeon Point plug-in that is tuned and validated with the Pigeon Point Shelf Manager and complies with the SAF HPI-to-ATCA Mapping specification.
News from Pigeon Point Systems (18 October 2007)
Upgrade provides HPM.1 support
The Pigeon Point BMR-H8S-ATCA, BMR-H8S-AMCc and BMRAVR- AMCm reference designs implement the mandatory management controllers for ATCA boards, AMC carrier boards and AMC modules, respectively.
News from Pigeon Point Systems (18 October 2007)
FRAM provides speed and reliability
User Application Article Fimicro's SBC and smart I/O boards incorporate four 4Mbit parallel FRAM devices, forming a nonvolatile memory array of 2Mbyte from which the system can boot directly.
News from Ramtron International (18 October 2007)
DC power relays protect equipment
Omron Electronic Components' G9E series of DC power relays have a sealed, gas-filled construction that cools the arc created during switching.
News from Omron Electronics (18 October 2007)
Automation controller suits industrial use
The iPAC-5010 is powered by Artila's M-501 SoM, which is equipped with an Atmel AT91RM9200, 180MHz ARM9 RISC SoC, onboard 64Mbyte SDRAM, 16Mbyte Flash memory and Linux 2.6 OS pre-installed.
News from MicroController Pros Corporation (18 October 2007)
DC/DC convertors provide high density
Power Sources Unlimited's Tracopower THN-15 and THN-15WI 15W DC/DC convertors have tightly regulated, isolated, adjustable, single outputs of 3.3, 5, 12, or 15V DC.
News from Power Sources Unlimited (18 October 2007)
Suite boosts office automation
The OABench 2.0 suite consists of five benchmarks, each with its own datasets, including entirely new Bezier and Ghostscript tests.
News from EEMBC (17 October 2007)
DC/DC convertors offer wide wide input range
The 4:1 input range of the convertors supply up to 100W of usable power and suits industrial, mobile, medical and telecom applications.
News from Mouser Electronics (17 October 2007)
Switch cuts baseband costs
Tundra Semiconductor's Tsi620 lowers 3G baseband costs by bridging Rapid IO-based DSP clusters to low-cost embedded processors and FPGAs.
News from Tundra Semiconductor (17 October 2007)
Panel computer offers 4Gbyte RAM
Datasound Laboratories' APC 3x15 panel computer is available with 19, 17, 15 and 12.1-inch TFT LCD resistive touchscreens.
News from Datasound Laboratories (17 October 2007)
Resistors handle high currents
The TGHG provides a four-terminal Kelvin connection to isolate the measurement path from the current flow path.
News from Ohmite (17 October 2007)
LED driver suits large applications
A high-speed, four-wire serial interface with up to 25MHz clock frequency controls each individual channel using a shift register and latch configuration.
News from Solid State Supplies (17 October 2007)
Software spots C++ faults
Coverity Prevent SQS is a static source code analysis solution that will enable the automatic detection of code defects that can occur during Symbian OS development.
News from Coverity (17 October 2007)
Telecommunications company makes multimedia choice
User Application Article The high capacity of the Surf DSP-12 makes it very easy to convert the full capacity of PRI ISDN directly into GSM networks.
News from Surf Communication Solutions (17 October 2007)
Antenna provides reliable performance
Laird Technologies Dual Slant 45 WiMAX Base Station Antenna offers a 65-degree half-power beam width and 17dBi gain in a compact package.
News from Laird Technologies (17 October 2007)
Service helps provide semiconductor IP
IP Concierge is a new service for users seeking semiconductor intellectual property (IP).
News from Chip Estimate Corp (17 October 2007)
Automotive network supports video applications
MOST150 features an isochronous transport mechanism to support extensive video applications, as well as an Ethernet channel for efficient transport of IP-based packet data.
News from MOST Cooperation (17 October 2007)
Packet accelerators meet security needs
The iSPAN 36CA and iSPAN 55CA packet accelerator products are suitable for use in applications including ASN gateways and base stations in WiMAX networks.
News from Interphase Corp (17 October 2007)
Fanless graphics card offer easy deployment
Millennium P690 fanless graphics cards offer low power consumption and unified display drivers for easy deployment across multiple systems.
News from Matrox Graphics (17 October 2007)
Computers offer processor choices
Tthe bCOM2-L1000 offers a choice of Intel Core2 Duo, Core Duo or Celeron processors with up to 2Gbyte of memory.
News from GE Fanuc Embedded Systems (17 October 2007)
Covers remove the need for DIP switches
Users can program the headers and covers themselves by using programming tools, such as Aries' T-680, which offers on-the-spot programming.
News from Aries Electronics (17 October 2007)
Coating suits high volume applications
1H20 AR3 can protect electronics assemblies at temperature extremes far beyond the capabilities of existing resin-based alternatives.
News from HumiSeal Europe (17 October 2007)
Compute module requires little power
The AMC141 with our PWRficient 1682 suits applications in telecommunications, aerospace and defence, commercial, and industrial systems.
News from Performance Technologies (17 October 2007)
Media platform suits telecommunications
The AdvancedTCA streaming media platform suits high-bandwidth subscriber services such as video on demand, IPTV and mobile TV.
News from Kontron UK (17 October 2007)
eDRAM tester supports new options
Embedding large blocks of DRAM into SoCs creates new test and yield challenges due to the higher circuit densities of eDRAMs over more traditional embedded SRAMS.
News from LogicVision Europe (17 October 2007)
Decoder added to audio engine
BSAC replaces the Huffman coding portion of the conventional AAC standard used for noiseless coding of scale factors and spectral data.
News from Tensilica (17 October 2007)
Power management IC offers fast charging
The powerpath manager in the LTC3557 seamlessly manages the transition between multiple input sources and power to the load Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (17 October 2007)
Shielded cabling protects against crosstalk
The TX6 10Gig shielded copper cabling system suits use in data centre server links and high-end workstations where suppression of electromagnetic/radio frequency interference is critical.
News from Panduit (17 October 2007)
Camera modules offer easy setup
Triton-Cam is a ready to use integrated camera module which interfaces seamlessly with StarterKit development system. Brochure Available
News from Direct Insight (17 October 2007)
Single board computer features new processors
The IAC-F850 features the Intel GMA 950 graphics controller and supports dual independent displays.
News from Lanner Electronics (17 October 2007)
DSP platform offers expansion options
Vocallo is based on Opus, Octasic's DSP core architecture, which offers the highest performance-to-power ratio in the industry with a traditional programming model.
News from Octasic (17 October 2007)
Architecture transforms DSP design
The Opus architecture solves the most pressing issue of the DSP industry, power consumption.
News from Octasic (17 October 2007)
Heat controllers improve IT reliability
Liebert HPM is particularly suitable to protect complex installations dedicated to the processing of huge data volumes
News from Emerson Network Power Adaptive Power and Cooling (17 October 2007)
Connectors come in multiple configurations
The PCB mount series' cantilever contacts offer a reliable connection in a wide array of high-reliability, or high-cycle mother-daughterboard applications
News from Sullins Connector Solutions (17 October 2007)
Motherboards provide long-term stability
The Endura series of motherboards is designed to support long-life embedded applications and to provide ongoing support for current Intel processors
News from RadiSys Corporation (16 October 2007)
Keyboard integrates smart card reader
The integrated PC/SC smart card reader located on the top of the keyboard saves space and also enables the user to perform a single-handed card insertion, while keeping the card in plain view.
News from Cherry Electrical Products (16 October 2007)
Secure keyboard checks fingerprints
The UPEK TCS1 capacitive fingerprint sensor with TouchChip technology protects against unauthorised access, offering a resolution of 256 x 360 pixels.
News from Cherry Electrical Products (16 October 2007)
Keyboards integrate slide sensor
Cherry's G83-14601 and G83-14701 keyboards use the AuthenTec AES2501B swipe sensor.
News from Cherry Electrical Products (16 October 2007)
DC/DC convertors suit industrial applications
The IQ24-EGA series is available either as an open frame device, or as a fully encased device with an attached baseplate for cold-plate or heat-sink mounting in harsh environments. Brochure Available
News from SynQor Europe (16 October 2007)
A-GPS system provides mobile road maps
The NX4 platform provides users with the ability to choose hosted or stand-alone A-GPS architectures within a single chip.
News from Nemerix (16 October 2007)
Microprocessors offer video support
The SH-MobileL3V2 and SH-MobileUL microprocessors incorporate a high-performance, low-power multi-Codec video processing IP.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (16 October 2007)
Development package eases programming
The STM32 Primer hand-held evaluation and development tool is designed to provide an easy introduction to the features of the STM32.
News from STMicroelectronics (16 October 2007)
Connectors offer IP68 seal
The mini USB connector is dust and waterproof to IP68 when mated and provides USB V2.0 performance up to 480Mbit/s. Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components (16 October 2007)
System tracks stolen computers
Phoenix FailSafe allows users to track, control and recover lost or stolen mobile PCs.
News from Phoenix Technologies (16 October 2007)
Power management product cuts space required
The WM8350 is compatible with multimedia application processors and provides a highly integrated solution without compromising audio performance.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (16 October 2007)
Resistor helps save cardiac patients
User Application Article Welwyn's new resistor is a core component in automated external defibrillators. Brochure Available
News from TT Electronics Welwyn Components (16 October 2007)
Connector offers 100Mbit transmissions
The Mini-Snap range offers over 300 catalogue inserts and the company can also design and manufacture bespoke components based on the standard design principle.
News from ODU UK (16 October 2007)
nvSRAM offers short access times
Cypress's S8 0.13um SONOS (silicon oxide nitride oxide silicon) embedded nonvolatile memory technology enables greater densities and improved access times and performance.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (16 October 2007)
Printer handles tough substrates
Reel-to-Reel printing delivers an accurate, cost-effective and versatile process solution to optimise complex and continuous assembly.
News from DEK (16 October 2007)
Keyboard upgrade includes new screen
The N series 1U LCD is an enhanced version of the RKP series keyboard drawer, with a new front panel and keyboard with the mouse module on the lower centre of the keyboard.
News from Austin Hughes Europe (16 October 2007)
SBC suits a range of uses
The SAM9315V1 single-board computer is able to support Linux and WinCE and other high-level operation systems.
News from Embest Info and Tech Company (16 October 2007)
Cables tolerate offshore conditions
Tyco Electronics' ROV cables all benefit from reduced weight and diameter, providing longer lengths on current handling equipment. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (16 October 2007)
MOSFETs boost drain current
The TPCA8012-H and TPCA8019-H N-channel MOSFETs extend the UMOS V-H series with higher drain current of 40 and 45A (maximum) and lower R(DSON) of 4.9 and 3.1mohm, respectively.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (16 October 2007)
RF test platform handles 6GHz
Aeroflex' RF test platform system incorporates PXI 3000 series hardware modules, PXI Studio software with new measurement plug-ins and a new PXI instrument chassis to tie it all together.
News from Aeroflex (15 October 2007)
LDO provides portable flexibility
The flexibility of the TPS728185315 LDO benefits applications that require two levels of output voltage regulation for programming of eFUSE or SIM cards with additional memory.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (15 October 2007)
Distribution panel offers front connections
The DPGF1U panel series provides distribution and overload protection for six or 12 circuits and the 1U high unit can be mounted in either a 19 or 23in rack. Brochure Available
News from Unipower Europe (15 October 2007)
Processor cores receive LinuxLink subscriptions
Through the collaboration between MIPS and TimeSys, customers can build their own custom Linux software platforms using the MIPS32 74K core.
News from TimeSys Corp (15 October 2007)
Convertors expand available frequency range
The R and S ZVA-Z110 millimetre-wave convertors provide access to frequency bands needed for vehicle distance radar and aerospace and defence applications. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (15 October 2007)
Sensor monitors absolute and gauge pressure
Alps Electric's HSPP piezoresistive pressure sensor allows portable navigation devices to monitor road elevation.
News from Alps Electric (UK) (15 October 2007)
Interconnection company shows medical technology
In the medical industry, reliability of the electronics used is critical to the successful care and safety of the patient.
News from Molex UK (15 October 2007)
Clamping diode handles 175C temperatures
STMicroelectronics' SMA6J peak-pulse-power clamping diode is designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment in all industry sectors against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and power surges.
News from STMicroelectronics (15 October 2007)
Relay board enables numerous matrix configurations
By changing bridges at the relays and selective switching of the relay interfaces with each other, the USB 31128 can be adapted to specific applications. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic (15 October 2007)
Data link solution saves space
Molex' SMI transceiver offers seamless, low-cost optical data link solutions and saves space through a reduced size and added surface mount capabilities.
News from Molex UK (15 October 2007)
Device provides an extra voltage regulator
XC6415 devices 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 (15 October 2007)
DACs reduce harmonic distortion
The LTC2641/LTC2642 can be used in precision DC positioning systems, gain and offset adjustment applications, automatic test equipment and data acquisition systems. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (15 October 2007)
Connector provides good attenuation
The TMDMP filter connector is suitable for integrated avionics and electronic warfare, satellites and space systems, radar and sensors, weapon controls and targeting systems. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (15 October 2007)
ESD device protects mobile devices
ON Semiconductor has integrated ultra-low capacitance pin diodes with high-power TVS diodes into a monolithic die that can be used as a high-performance off chip ESD protection solution.
News from ON Semiconductor (15 October 2007)
Wound delay lines cover 30kHz to 2GHz range
Link Microtek's new delay lines are manufactured from semi-rigid cable and have a tinned copper outer, a copper-silver plated steel inner and a PTFE di-electric.
News from Link Microtek (15 October 2007)
Multiplexers suit professional video use
High-speed multiplexers are used to switch between multiple sources in applications such as projectors, monitors and routers.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (15 October 2007)
SMT cleaner avoids production disruption
The world's most advanced contact cleaning equipment for the surface mount sector will make its debut on the Teknek stand at Productronica 2007.
News from Teknek Manufacturing (15 October 2007)
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