News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 October
to Saturday 27 October 2007
PWM controllers suit general applications
STMicroelectronics' pulse width modulation controllers allow a significant reduction in the cost and size of the power supply.
News from STMicroelectronics (26 October 2007)
Gate driver ICs provide rugged solution
International Rectifier IRS2336xD gate driver ICs are suitable for three-phase applications that require industrial level ruggedness.
News from International Rectifier (26 October 2007)
Embedded computer cuts power consumption
The system temperature is regulated by its own integrated extruded aluminium housing, which passively dissipates heat away from hotspots such as the CPU and main chipset.
News from Avalue Technology (26 October 2007)
Signalling protocol package meets latest standards
The new Netbricks interworking signaling protocol package IWF-Bricks POTS is fully compliant with the latest TiSpan ETSI standards.
News from Netbricks (26 October 2007)
HF RFID readers interrogate Gen 2 tags
austriamicrosystems and IDS Microchip have collaborated to achieve the low current consumption and low cost bill of materials (BOM) required for the portable reader market.
News from austriamicrosystems (26 October 2007)
LED system handles long distances
Dialight Lumidrives, the UK based LED technology provider, has released a new range of LinkLED products based on the company's original LinkLED RGB system.
News from Dialight Lumidrives (26 October 2007)
Power supply removes intermediate bus
The Puls Dimension QTD20 power supply can be connected directly to the intermediate DC bus, removing the need for a separate mains or low-voltage supply for control equipment.
News from Puls UK (26 October 2007)
LED driver offers power and efficiency
National's LM3433 LED driver opens the way for high-reliability LEDs to be used in large-screen LCD TV backlighting applications.
News from National Semiconductor (26 October 2007)
10-year support provided for SBCs
The heart of the ICOP-6154 PC104 module is a 300MHz Vortex86SX processor supported by two USB 2.0 ports and DDR2 RAM.
News from Datasound Laboratories (26 October 2007)
Test solution suits DisplayPort 1.1 standard
The DisplayPort test solution consists of a DSA70804 8 GHz real-time oscilloscope with new DPOJET Advanced software. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (26 October 2007)
PC card is first for mobile digital TV
User Application Article The world's first mobile digital TV PC card supports both DVB-H and HSDPA, providing Italian users with on-the-go access to multimedia and datacomms applications.
News from Siano Mobile Silicon (25 October 2007)
Holder takes big and small auto fuses
Compact PC auto blade fuse holder accepts both standard and low-profile mini-size fuses and will still hold them in place after multiple insertions.
News from MECI (25 October 2007)
Screens offer luminance boost
Hitachi Displays has developed both medium-sized and compact IPS LC displays with IPS-Pro technology.
News from Hitachi Europe - Display Products Group (25 October 2007)
Geomagnetic sensor suits mobile phone use
The HSCD series can precisely read extremely weak magnetic fields, or geomagnetism, to accurately detect direction.
News from Alps Electric (UK) (25 October 2007)
Communication processor boosts security
The APP3300 enables service providers to offer secure high-bandwidth services while saving up to 80% in operational costs.
News from LSI Europe (25 October 2007)
LCDs incorporate touch technology
The Everbouquet LCD screens are transmissive type colour active matrix TFT LCD modules that use amorphous silicon technology and include integrated chip on glass (COG) drivers and LED backlights.
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (25 October 2007)
Programme develops barriers
The Systems-in-Foil programme develops advanced polymeric materials for use in innovative barrier structures.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials (25 October 2007)
Development board uses FPGAs
User Application Article The RapidFire development board hosts two Stratix II FPGAs, which offer designers a high-density solution rich in logic and RAM blocks.
News from Altera Europe (25 October 2007)
Mobile internet solution released for laptops
The Gobi solution is meeting the demand from notebook manufacturers for worldwide connectivity capabilities beyond Wi-Fi.
News from Qualcomm (25 October 2007)
Pressure film boosts capacitor reliability
User Application Article Pressurex tactile surface pressure-indicating film is used to ensure manufacturing tolerances for capacitors produced by SB Electronics.
News from Sensor Products (25 October 2007)
Low-noise amp boosts gain in location devices
With the industry's highest gain and lowest noise-figure among SiGe BiCMOS LNAs, the MAX2659 is ideal for a wide range of low-cost consumer applications.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (25 October 2007)
Tools accelerate debug and programming
Debugging and programming tools are enhanced to exploit all the latest features of Freescale's families of microcontrollers.
News from Computer Solutions (25 October 2007)
Software accounts for process variations
Statistical static timing analysis helps manage the systematic and random process variations inherent in IC manufacturing.
News from Altos Design Automation (25 October 2007)
Antenna eases handset TV integration
Antenna completes portfolio for digital TV, which now encompasses all mobile TV systems and frequency bands.
News from Fractus (25 October 2007)
Serial transmitter save power and protect
Low-voltage RS485/RS422 single transmitters come in very small TDFN and SOT23 packages.
News from Intersil (25 October 2007)
Schematics and footprints are free to download
The Ultra Librarian Reader with both footprints and symbols for National ICs is available now for download from the CAD section of the company's website.
News from National Semiconductor (25 October 2007)
Multichip diodes produce more lumens
Aculed VHL diodes are available in a range of single colours and in an RGBY (red-green-blue-yellow) version with a higher colour rendering index. Brochure Available
News from Pacer International (25 October 2007)
Tiny pad covers all handheld navigation
Ultracompact input device combines a navigation pad module with a motion sensing and interface IC to provide a mouse-like pointing solution for mobile devices. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (25 October 2007)
Collimator protects fibre lasers
High-power beam delivery systems combine an integrated optical isolator in line with a Fusion fibre collimator. Brochure Available
News from Pacer International (25 October 2007)
PTFE terminals are rugged sorts
Teflon-insulated terminals handle high temperature and high quality terminal and connector applications.
News from MECI (25 October 2007)
IC test generator takes power criteria onboard
The TetraMax automatic test pattern generation now creates tests reflecting designers' power budgets.
News from Synopsys (25 October 2007)
Chipset enables nomadic WiMAX Express Card
User Application Article Card also offers backward compatibility with IEEE802.16-2004 fixed WiMAX systems, enabling these devices to be seamlessly introduced into existing networks.
News from Wavesat (25 October 2007)
Personal navigation devices get tactile
User Application Article When users touch the on-screen controls, the TouchSense system provides unmistakable tactile confirmation of the selection, which can improve usability.
News from Immersion Corp (25 October 2007)
Screen printing systems are engineered to order
Custom-engineered screen printing systems are billed as ideal for manufacturing flexible circuitry, printed luminescent faceplates and other electronic products.
News from Spartanics (25 October 2007)
SIM connector suits portable applications
The FMS006-5000-0 SIM card connector has a height of 1.5mm and is designed for manual insertion.
News from Yamaichi Electronics (24 October 2007)
Microscope eases PCB inspection
LED illumination projects bright white, long-life illumination on the PCB. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (24 October 2007)
Software spots chip flaws
User Application Article The Cadence Encounter Test solution was able to help IBM meet its goals for quality and volume production.
News from Cadence Design Systems (24 October 2007)
Connectors offer fast locking
The QLS range of connectors uses a push-pull locking system that cuts engagement time by 90% compared to standard SMA connectors and no tooling is required.
News from Aerco (24 October 2007)
FPGAS receive new support
The Time-Triggered Protocol allows Cyclone II and III FPGAs to provide reduced system complexity and strictly deterministic communications for aerospace applications.
News from TTTech Computertechnik (24 October 2007)
IC chosen for pool safety system
User Application Article The Micrel MICRF011YM QwikRadio IC solution is extremely easy to design-in, minimises design and production costs and improves time to market.
News from Micrel (24 October 2007)
Merger combines embedded companies
Geensys will provide customers with a complete, outsourced embedded product design and realisation service.
News from Geensys (24 October 2007)
Laboratory resources offered in portable package
The ONT-503 is suitable for users who share resources and need to use one test instrument across different departments and sites.
News from JDSU (24 October 2007)
Test module suits design companies
TetraMAX failure diagnostics data is exported to the new Odyssey DFT module to facilitate comprehensive failure analysis and rapid yield improvement of fabricated devices.
News from Synopsys (24 October 2007)
Inclinometer gets to the point of sensing
Compact MEMS-based dual-axis inclinometer can be integrated precisely at the point of sensing interest.
News from Analog Devices (24 October 2007)
Bezels give a modern look on the panel
Slimmer than ever bezels have metal or plastic options compatible with button, lever and key operated control units. Brochure Available
News from Live Electronics (24 October 2007)
Displays break traditional LCD constraints
Technology promises significant improvements in display performance over LCDs, as well as offering a wide range of colour combinations and design freedom.
News from Liquavista (24 October 2007)
Signal-conditioning equalisers for the long run
A new programmable quad equaliser extends the reach of high-speed serial buses up to 10Gbit/s data transmission rates, while consuming only 94mW per channel.
News from National Semiconductor (24 October 2007)
Supply family spans DC/DC, AC/DC and chargers
150W DC/DC convertors, AC/DC power supplies and battery chargers are available for 19in Eurocard mounting, wall mounting, chassis mount packaging or as a DIN-rail-mount package.
News from Schaefer (24 October 2007)
RJ45 connector jack takes filter onboard
Integrated magnetic filter module provides excellent signal conditioning using galvanic separation and additional components.
News from Yamaichi Electronics (24 October 2007)
Waveguide finishes offer choice of properties
Gold- and silver-based plating finishes provide flexible surface properties for custom waveguides in aerospace, defence, medical, security scanning and comms applications.
News from Tecan (24 October 2007)
LDO keeps watch over automotive supplies
The EM6156 supplies a highly accurate 5V, 120mA output, and includes reverse battery, short circuit and over thermal protections.
News from EM Microelectronic (24 October 2007)
Peripheral controller puts HD TV tuner on USB
User Application Article HD tuners load desktop PCs and notebooks with a complete set of media abilities that transform them into the ultimate entertainment system.
News from PLX Technology Europe (24 October 2007)
Boundary-scan system supports Intel's IBIST
IBIST leverages the boundary-scan IEEE1149.1 specification as the hardware and software communication methodology for accessing and controlling its embedded on-chip capabilities.
News from Asset InterTech (24 October 2007)
Smaller sensor makes colonoscopy easier to bear
User Application Article A eighteenth-inch sensor is a key component of Avantis Medical Systems' Third Eye Retroscope auxiliary endoscopy system.
News from OmniVision (24 October 2007)
Fibre cleaver cuts cutting costs
Tool provides precision quality cleaves with the feel and robustness of a full-scale precision cleaver at an exceptionally competitive price.
News from AMP Netconnect (24 October 2007)
Graphical language environment upgraded
Agilent VEE 8.5 enables users to program instrument systems in a modern, streamlined way with its new integrated development environment.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (23 October 2007)
Embedded miniboard displays many interfaces
Equipped with Intel's latest Mobile GME965 Express chipset, embedded board is suitable for multiple-display applications.
News from Commell (23 October 2007)
Solid-state relays handle two loads
The HFS28 relay is designed for general use in three-phase systems where only two phases are required to be switched.
News from Hongfa Europe (23 October 2007)
Software has designs on high-performance FPGAs
The LatticeSC/M families are the latest FPGAs in the growing list of devices that can be programmed using Altium Designer.
News from Altium (23 October 2007)
Patent protects colour LCD technology
Multi Primary is the only technology that allows LCDs to fully cover cinema gamut.
News from Genoa Color Technologies (23 October 2007)
Optocouplers save space for protection
Single and quad optocouplers come in super-space-efficient half-pitch mini flatpacks.
News from Isocom Components 2004 (23 October 2007)
Guide explains power conditioning
40-page publication includes chapters on the cost and nature of electrical power problems, as well as an ABC of power conditioning.
News from Powervar (23 October 2007)
Two regulators in one save space and cost
Each LDO in the CAT6221 has an independent enable pin and, combined, offer low quiescent current, 1% initial accuracy, and a very low typical dropout voltage.
News from Catalyst Semiconductor (23 October 2007)
ZigBee module promises easy applications
OEM radio module virtually eliminates design engineer programming requirements when adding ZigBee wireless connectivity into products.
News from Cirronet (23 October 2007)
Flexible Flash MCU has 16bit core
Low power consumption and on-chip Flash memory make the H8/38099F ideal for both battery and line-powered applications.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (23 October 2007)
Snap switch answers glow wire concerns
The D4 miniature microgap snap switch offers with 15 termination configurations for the appliance market.
News from Cherry Electrical Products (23 October 2007)
Single chip eases PCI Express migration
World's first single-chip PCI Express endpoint to serial RS232, 422 and 485 device is now sampling.
News from Oxford Semiconductor (23 October 2007)
Single-chip inverter in electroluminescent drive
The MAX4990E is a high-voltage +/-15kV ESD-protected DC/AC convertor for driving electroluminescent lamps.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (23 October 2007)
NXP standardises on EDA portfolio
Consolidating with Cadence will enable NXP to streamline its supply lines and increase operational effectiveness through a stable and reliable source of automated IC design and verification products.
News from Cadence Design Systems (23 October 2007)
Power modules to target appliance market
Alliance to combine expertise to offer power modules based on Semikron's MiniSKiiP IGBT platform.
News from Semikron (23 October 2007)
Connectors bring power and coax onboard
Multi-Beam XL connector family gains current pass-through power distribution connector system and coax connector options.
News from Tyco Electronics - Comns Computer Consumer Elctrns (23 October 2007)
Board-to-board connector boosts signal density
The Type A/B connector offers the guidance ability similar to the Type A connector, but also uses the centre three columns for additional signal pin capability.
News from Tyco Electronics - Comns Computer Consumer Elctrns (23 October 2007)
UARTs take interfaces and RS232 onboard
Universal asynchronous receivers and transmitters with integral I2C/SPI interfaces and RS232 transceivers reduce bill of materials, component count and cost.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (23 October 2007)
SSRs slip into electromechanical footprints
SIP solid state relays are rated from 1 to 5A, at line voltages up to 530V AC.
News from Hongfa Europe (23 October 2007)
Acquisition expands environmental services
Ageus Solutions is one of the leading global REACH, EU RoHS, EU WEEE, China RoHS and Japan Green service providers.
News from Intertek (23 October 2007)
Cryptographers come together in the Valley
Design centre serves as the focal point in Certicom's strategy to deliver the highest-level of hardware cryptographic security.
News from Certicom Corp (23 October 2007)
Powerline technology allows 400Mbit/s speeds
DS2's 400Mbit/s technology will be compatible with existing 200Mbit/s products from DS2, ensuring a seamless migration path.
News from DS2 (22 October 2007)
Belt clip makes improves enclosure portability
The Soft Case belt/wall clips allow the enclosures to be worn on a belt and then stored on a wall, or in a cabinet, after use.
News from OKW Enclosures (22 October 2007)
Small connector provides high definition
The HDMI Mini Connector provides a high-definition interface with a smaller connection.
News from Kycon (22 October 2007)
DC/DC convertors offer small package
The Recom standard for the RP-15xxxxSA resp.RP-15-xxxxSAW stands at 25.4 x 25.4 x 10mm.
News from Recom International Power (22 October 2007)
SBC offers conduction cooling
The TP 402/351-RC is well suited to conduction-cooled applications within the transportation, industrial control, telemetry, defence, security and aerospace markets.
News from Concurrent Technologies (22 October 2007)
Image sensor suits machine vision applications
The 1.3Mpixel LUPA-1300-2 sensor offers a frame rate of 500 frames a second and a windowing capability that delivers undistorted images and fast readout.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (22 October 2007)
Network solution connects SIP applications
Developers can co-locate their applications on the gateway, significantly reducing server, ongoing maintenance and real estate costs.
News from Pika Technologies (22 October 2007)
Software tool tests EMI precompliance
R and S ES-SCAN from Rohde and Schwarz allows EMI tests be performed early, doing away with costly reworking of the finished product. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (22 October 2007)
DC/DC regulator frees up board space
The LTM4608 is a complete 8A DC/DC uModule regulator system with on-board DC/DC controller, power switches, inductor compensation and input/output bypass capacitors. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (22 October 2007)
Computers ease facility monitoring
The JetBox 8100 enables operators to visualise, monitor and control the operation of specific mining areas and facilities
News from Korenix Technology (22 October 2007)
ICs chosen for hearing aids
User Application Article Ezairo's adaptive feedback canceller delivers up to 19dB of additional stable gain and the Formant Booster speech intelligibility enhancer yields significantly better results.
News from AMI Semiconductor (22 October 2007)
Power supplies offer high resolution
Ultravolt's E series power supplies offer a high-resolution, programmable, high-voltage DC output optimised for bias or power applications.
News from UltraVolt (22 October 2007)
Book outlines simple electronic design
The author begins the book with an explanation of the working principles of semiconductor devices of various types
News from CRS (22 October 2007)
Medical connectors offer 48 channels
Many types of medical equipment must become easier to use, as well as safer and more secure.
News from Tekdata Interconnect Systems (22 October 2007)
Motherboard maximises I/O performance
The i945GM3DCQI supports a 64bit PCI expansion slot, two 300Mbit/s series ATA ports, a CompactFlash slot, eight USB ports, four COM ports and 16bit GPIO.
News from Advansus (22 October 2007)
Coating chosen for lantern
User Application Article DSI customised a white light reflecting version of the dichroic hybrid Spectral Metal coating for use in LED signalling lanterns.
News from Deposition Sciences (22 October 2007)
Chip design software stacks up 3D advantages
A novel design technique known as "through-Si via wafer stacking" offers a new dimension for chip designs.
News from Micro Magic (22 October 2007)
Software speeds multicore processor development
Integrated development environment and support tools are now available for the Octeon family of multicore MIPS64 processors. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (22 October 2007)
Laser wire marker tops the range
Ultra-high-speed UV laser wire marker promises substantial gains in performance and capabilities.
News from Spectrum Technologies (22 October 2007)
Optical connector system raises reliability
The ruggedised SC-RJ IP67 combines protection, ease of use, reliability and performance for industrial applications.
News from Huber+Suhner (22 October 2007)
Heatsinking enclosures offer easy access
Free-standing and 3U rack mount models provide a rugged low-thermal-impedance housing for sensitive electronics.
News from Astrosyn International Technology (22 October 2007)
Switch probe is designed for rear assembly
Rear assembly allows efficient, simple and quick replacement, with the probe being screwed into the receptacle without having to dismantle the fixture or module.
News from Peak Test Services (22 October 2007)
Driver is bright choice for three-colour dimming
Three-channel constant-current LED driver IC incorporates an on-chip oscillator for simple programmable brightness control.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (22 October 2007)
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