News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 4 November
to Saturday 10 November 2007
USB connectors go onboard at full speed
USB 1.1 and 2.0 compliant PCB mount connectors are capable of fast data transfers with speeds of up to 480Mbit/s. Brochure Available
News from GTK ( 9 November 2007)
Safety tester meets latest medical standard
Lightweight and long life battery powered tester is equipped with Bluetooth technology for the wireless connection of barcode scanners, label printers and other accessories.
News from Rigel Medical ( 9 November 2007)
Circulator targets WiMAX basestations
SMD circulator is compatible with WiMAX (2.5 and 3.5 GHz) and wideband (200 MHz) frequencies.
News from TDK Electronics Europe ( 9 November 2007)
Efficient AC/DC power supplies suit medical use
The AcuQor family operates over a universal input range of 85-264V RMS and 47-63Hz, making it suitable for worldwide deployment. Brochure Available
News from SynQor Europe ( 9 November 2007)
Cost-effective microcontrollers suit white goods
The SH/Tiny devices have an MTU2 timer unit with six channels of 16bit timers and up to 16 input capture/output compare capacity.
News from Renesas Technology Europe ( 9 November 2007)
Boundary-scan controller suits laptop use
The JT 3705/USB can be used for structural board testing or in-system device programming (ISP) of CPLDs and flash memories. Brochure Available
News from JTAG Technologies ( 9 November 2007)
Single-board computer survives abuse
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms' CM6 3U CompactPCI single board computer is available in three different levels of ruggedness, with stiffener bars and a wedge lock built in.
News from GE Fanuc Embedded Systems ( 9 November 2007)
Illuminated switches allow custom designs
C22 actuator-style Elum switches can be supplied with snap-on caps with a standard universal power symbol or a custom design.
News from C+K Components ( 9 November 2007)
VCOs provide excellent linearity
The CVCO55CW-0800-1600 VCOs operate from 800 to 1600MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5 to 19V.
News from Mouser Electronics ( 9 November 2007)
Connectors allow multiple formats in one slot
The SCJD series has a push-push mechanism, which allows an easy handling through manual insertion and removal of the Memory Stick Duo and miniSD cards.
News from Alps Electric (UK) ( 9 November 2007)
Single-chip switch spreads GbE connectivity
As a result, home networks will need to transition from FE to GbE connectivity to create the wired infrastructure necessary to support increased network speeds.
News from Broadcom Corp ( 9 November 2007)
Software helps verify A/D convertors
User Application Article Jivaro tools apply user-controllable reduction techniques upon parasitic data files obtained from layout extraction tools.
News from Edxact ( 9 November 2007)
USB connectors resist dust and water
The Mini USB Buccaneer suits applications within smaller peripherals or where panel space is at a premium and is fully RoHS compliant. Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components ( 9 November 2007)
Semiconductor technology cuts camera size
Oki Electric's W-CSP technology allows sensor and camera module manufacturers to obtain camera modules that are half the size of conventional modules.
News from Oki Electric ( 9 November 2007)
Reduced resistance cuts load switching losses
N-channel MOSFETs feature 20V drain-to-source and gate-to-source voltage ratings and offer on-resistance specifications as low as 1.6mohm in the SO-8 footprint area
News from Vishay Siliconix ( 8 November 2007)
Half-millimetre connectors reduce stacking height
Low profile connectors enable cost-efficient and space-saving solutions for applications in portable electronics such as digital cameras, mobile phones and MP3 players.
News from Kycon ( 8 November 2007)
Military technology provides moisture protection
Ion-mask enhancement provides manufacturers with a 21st century solution to waterproofing electrical items and componentry.
News from P2i ( 8 November 2007)
DVD solution chosen for dual-format player
User Application Article By combining full support for both Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats in a single SoC, Broadcom enables leading consumer electronics manufacturers to build universal high-definition players.
News from Broadcom Corp ( 8 November 2007)
Memory IP adds secure dimension
Supported by Certicom's KeyInject infrastructure, XPM Xtend automates and secures manufacturing of HDCP keyed chips.
News from Certicom Corp ( 8 November 2007)
B3 plans cable acquisition
The acquisition of UM Cables will help B3 to strategically position itself in the optical fibre cable business and also in the fast growing Asian region.
News from B3 Cable Solutions ( 8 November 2007)
Design software offers new compatability
The HDL Designer formulates an optimum design-to-verification environment for creating and managing complex designs using VHDL, C/C++, PSL, Verilog, mixed-languages and now, SystemVerilog.
News from Mentor Graphics UK ( 8 November 2007)
Storage devices provide performance options
Vmetro rack mount storage units extend Vmetro's storage product line by providing 4Gbytefibre channel Raid and switched bunch of disks (SBOD) options. Brochure Available
News from Vmetro ( 8 November 2007)
Flash-based microcontroller uses 90nm technology
STMicroelectronics' ST21F384 is optimised for 2.5G and 3G mobile communications and uses Flash memory in place of mask ROM for its program memory
News from STMicroelectronics ( 8 November 2007)
Facility helps grow Scottish companies
The centre will help companies graduate out of incubator units such as the Scottish Microelectronics Centre in Edinburgh and Photonix in Glasgow.
News from Scottish Enterprise ( 8 November 2007)
Reference design flow eases chip evaluation
Synopsys' Design Compiler Ultra topographical synthesis engine enables engineers to accurately predict chip performance results during logic synthesis.
News from Synopsys ( 8 November 2007)
LED drivers provide high-quality video
The TLC5945 is optimised for video displays with fast video action, such as stadium sporting events, as it provides a very fast refresh rate capability with no delay.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 8 November 2007)
Thin-film resistors add powerful new options
The PCF Series now includes the new PCF-H high-power resistor, and the PCF-P passivated resistor designed to offer superior humidity performance. Brochure Available
News from TT Electronics Welwyn Components ( 8 November 2007)
COTS systems target government projects
New subsidiary company to deliver high performance middleware products and services to US Government agencies and high-end commercial markets.
News from PrismTech ( 8 November 2007)
High-voltage modules take ultracompact outline
The V-Pak's ultracompact size sets this power supply apart from all other modules in its class, at barely 500g in weight, and with dimensions of 20 x 70 x 70mm.
News from Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp ( 8 November 2007)
Frugal GPS saves power for personal safety
User Application Article The Spot Satellite Messenger uses Nemeriz GPS technology to send location information embedded in emergency messages.
News from Nemerix ( 8 November 2007)
Protocol test card enables PCIe compliance
The Agilent PTC II card will make PCIe affordable for broad industry usage as well as provide sufficient functionality for most protocol-oriented validation environments.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 8 November 2007)
Optically coupled isolators for rugged protection
Optically coupled isolators provide design engineers with a direct TTL/LSTTL interface with four output options - totem pole, open collector, inverse totem pole or inverse open collector.
News from Optek Technology ( 8 November 2007)
Development tools expand to 32bit support
Suite of tools means that Microchip's current customers can easily make the transition from 8 and 16bit microcontroller development to 32bit development.
News from Microchip Technology ( 8 November 2007)
Complete software radio comes on PMC/XMC module
The Model 7142-428 addresses an unprecedented range of commercial and military communication systems.
News from Pentek ( 8 November 2007)
Platform optimises integrated digital television
Reference design platform is optimised for IDTV designs based on Toshiba's proven Donau-LC SoC for consumer digital media applications.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe ( 7 November 2007)
Stick starts microcontroller development
Compact tool provides easy introduction to the STM32 Flash microcontroller, with a graphical view of its performance characteristics under different conditions.
News from STMicroelectronics ( 7 November 2007)
32bit cores to upgrade home entertainment
User Application Article Cores are chosen to achieve the highest possible performance in next generation SoC designs for the world's leading home entertainment product manufacturers.
News from MIPS Technologies ( 7 November 2007)
FM antenna shrinks consumer device design
The compact FracFM antenna covers the entire FM frequency range (78-108MHz) with no need for extra components.
News from Fractus ( 7 November 2007)
RTOS extends to 32bit microcontrollers
ThreadX is an ideal match for the multithreading applications that target Microchip's new 32bit PIC32 family. Brochure Available
News from Express Logic ( 7 November 2007)
Power integrity software supports Common Platform
Chartered, IBM and Samsung and their customers now have access to an industry-leading power signoff solution.
News from Apache Design Solutions ( 7 November 2007)
Piezo switches for the great outdoors
Normally open piezo switches are now available with an extended operating temperature range, making them suitable for outdoor applications. Brochure Available
News from Schurter Input Systems ( 7 November 2007)
Regulator protects against spikes and hot swapping
Overvoltage protection regulator incorporates overcurrent protection and inrush current limiting to improve power supply reliability in high-availability systems. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 7 November 2007)
Smartcard microcontroller boasts a big Flash
Device offers 240Kbyte of user-configurable memory based on SST's patented SuperFlash technology.
News from Silicon Storage Technology ( 7 November 2007)
Compiler system speeds combat system design
User Application Article SSDS Mk 2 is a combat system that integrates and co-ordinates the sensors and weapons systems aboard a US Naval vessel to provide a coherent tactical picture.
News from AdaCore ( 7 November 2007)
Microcontroller family expands to 32bit sphere
The PIC32 family operates at up to 72MHz and offers ample code- and data-space with up to 512Kbyte Flash and 32Kbyte RAM.
News from Microchip Technology ( 7 November 2007)
Silicon transistor edges into GaAs applications
Microwave NPN transistor combines high switching frequency, high gain and very low noise to make it an ideal solution for a variety of RF applications.
News from NXP Semiconductors ( 7 November 2007)
Automotive EMC seminars include Silverstone tour
Seminars offer practical advice on the design and testing of electronic circuits for applications in the automotive environment such as engine management units, telematics, body controls etc.
News from 3C Test ( 7 November 2007)
Fibre connector speeds switch to HDTV
User Application Article Fischer's fibre-optic 1053 HDTV broadcast camera connector is credited with a significant contribution to MTV's successful HD-readiness. Brochure Available
News from Fischer Connectors ( 7 November 2007)
Environment accelerates real-time development
Visual design environment works with the RTXC Quadros RTOS to dramatically reduce development time for embedded systems.
News from Nohau UK ( 7 November 2007)
Processors add performance, peripherals and power
User Application Article The performance of the Blackfin processor allows more robust image processing than earlier products, increasing accuracy and speed of transactions.
News from Analog Devices ( 7 November 2007)
Relay application guides go online
Free guides are aimed at engineers designing power electronics systems, and deal with issues such as thermal management, relay selection criteria and applications awareness.
News from Hongfa Europe ( 7 November 2007)
Optical inspection innovations in Munich
AOI for post-reflow inspection is designed on a flexible platform that is easy to use, helping manufacturers keep pace with the fast-changing demands of surface mount technology.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 7 November 2007)
Wireless communication tester has China covered
Test software option supports the TD-SCDMA third generation mobile telecommunications system now being considered for commercialisation in China.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 7 November 2007)
Novel approach cuts EM models down to size
User Application Article A new absorbing boundary technique in the Flomerics MicroStripes 3D electromagnetic simulation solution accelerates the design of antennas installed in the earth. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 7 November 2007)
Software supports FPGA devices
Synplicity's Synplify DSP software now supports the LatticeECP2MO and LatticeXP2O field programmable gate array (FPGA) devices.
News from Synplicity ( 6 November 2007)
Work begins on Chinese facility
STMicroelectronics' Longgang site has been designed to house up to 40,000m2 of manufacturing space, with a capacity for approximately 5000 employees, when fully built out
News from STMicroelectronics ( 6 November 2007)
Mainboard provides data security
The VIA EPIA SN is the first to provide the added flexibility of a 16-lane PCI-Express port for interfacing bandwidth-intensive graphics cards.
News from Trident ( 6 November 2007)
Low-cost Bluetooth system boosts headset quality
The Broadcom BCM2044S uses a ROM-based architecture to implement its SmartAudio noise and echo reduction algorithms, enhancing audio quality without adding additional costly components.
News from Broadcom Corp ( 6 November 2007)
Simulation environment handles entire systems
Patent-pending technologies and methodologies make it possible for the first time to model and simulate families of super systems at near, or better than, real time.
News from Embedded Systems Technology ( 6 November 2007)
Software eases ESL 2.0 transition
CoWare is the first company to deliver a comprehensive and integrated offering for the ESL 2.0 era.
News from CoWare ( 6 November 2007)
Threaded probes get into tight spaces
The P70/G Series threaded test probe is believed to be the shortest threaded probe available for 2.54mm (0.1in) centres.
News from Peak Test Services ( 6 November 2007)
System corrects for assembly variations
The MBW-303 allows sensor offset calibration and temperature compensation after final assembly, which negates all cumulative errors associated with the assembly processes Brochure Available
News from Microbridge ( 6 November 2007)
Optical fibre components boost security
The Secure/Keyed LC System allows for the physical segregation of network segments in a high-performance optical fibre infrastructure.
News from Belden CDT Electronics ( 6 November 2007)
Company launches development environment
The Hibachi project aims to become the benchmark Ada IDE, by which all other Ada environments are measured.
News from Aonix ( 6 November 2007)
Development kit allows rapid evaluation
The LPC-Stick is a complete low-cost development kit configured as a USB stick.
News from Hitex Development Tools ( 6 November 2007)
PoE controller combines two functions
The Si3460 dramatically simplifies development efforts, reduces system costs and eliminates specification compliance challenges for designers
News from Silicon Laboratories ( 6 November 2007)
Automotive SDRAMs expand temperature range
Product family covers densities from 16 to 512Mbit and supports both -40 to +85C (A1 grade) and industry leading -40 to +105C (A2 grade) temperature ranges.
News from Integrated Silicon Solution ( 6 November 2007)
European strength leads to expanded capacitor deal
Abacus can now offer the full Kemet portfolio of products in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Nordic and Benelux countries.
News from Abacus Group ( 6 November 2007)
Buck regulators enhance system reliability
Synchronous buck regulators provide high-efficiency DC/DC power conversion for point-of-load power supply designs in applications such as communication, data storage, industrial and automotive.
News from National Semiconductor ( 6 November 2007)
Small claims for 32bit processor core
The low-power Diamond Standard 106Micro is an ideal choice for designers migrating from 8 and 16bit microcontrollers to 32bit processors.
News from Tensilica ( 6 November 2007)
Processor cores upgrade to new standards
Second-generation processor cores include additional multiplier and divider units, hardware optimisations to lower memory power, and an optional bridge to AXI-based Amba systems.
News from Tensilica ( 6 November 2007)
Modules make light of navigation integration
The u-blox range of GPS chips, modules and evaluation boards are now available in the UK and Ireland from Alpha Micro Components.
News from Alpha Micro Components ( 6 November 2007)
Cadence deal cuts the cost of IC design services
The Institute for System Level Integration now offers easy access to chip design software and methodology services.
News from Institute for System Level Integration ( 6 November 2007)
MCUs are made for in-vehicle multimedia
Controller devices support the IDB1394 standard for in-vehicle multimedia networks, allowing automotive designers to realise high-quality rear-seat entertainment at a realistic price.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe ( 6 November 2007)
Codecs create flexible audio designs
Devices are the industry's first I2S codecs capable of interfacing directly to digital or analogue microphones.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 6 November 2007)
Receivers bring diversity to low-power radio
Highly integrated RF receivers are specifically designed for low-cost antenna diversity applications in the unlicensed ISM and SRD frequency bands.
News from Melexis ( 6 November 2007)
Power connectors meet MicroTCA specs
Connectors enable -48 or -60V DC input cable connections to power modules used in MicroTCA shelves.
News from Mouser Electronics ( 6 November 2007)
High-voltage optoisolators handle speedy data
Optoisolators are ideal for a variety of applications that require high-speed data transmission or high voltage signal isolation.
News from Optek Technology ( 6 November 2007)
Powerful tools ease RF and microwave design
High-performance electromagnetic simulation and optimisation software produced by Zeland Software is now available in the UK.
News from WRL Consultancy ( 6 November 2007)
Chillers keep quiet about rack cooling
Air-condensed water chillers very produce very little noise, which makes them ideal for urban areas subject to strict acoustic pollution regulations.
News from Emerson Network Power Adaptive Power and Cooling ( 5 November 2007)
Motherboard allows secure transactions
The iQ965-CI suits security-sensitive and graphics/audio-intensive applications such as gaming, digital signage and entertainment kiosks.
News from Advansus ( 5 November 2007)
Assemblies maximise PCB real estate
Sealed SFP Assemblies are designed to maximise valuable PCB real estate, while providing an environmentally-sound interface.
News from Molex UK ( 5 November 2007)
Pre-amplifier IC boosts laptop battery life
With operating speeds of up to 1.5Gbit/s, the PA2500 preamplifier offers exceptional performance for mobile HDDs.
News from LSI Europe ( 5 November 2007)
Single-host board eliminates bottleneck
American Portwell Technologies' ROBO-8913VG2AR single-host board suits applications such as image processing, chemistry analysis and flight simulation.
News from Portwell Technology ( 5 November 2007)
Book presents six years of lead-free research
Data from several large reliability studies, including rework on standard and large boards, demonstrated the manufacturability of the recommended solder.
News from iNEMI (International Electronics Mfg Initiative) ( 5 November 2007)
Small DC/DC convertors resist harsh temperatures
The circuit design provides efficiencies up to 88% which allows an operating temperature range of -40C to +85C (with derating).
News from Powersolve ( 5 November 2007)
Agreement brings new IP cores to Israel
The new AAI/Elliptic partnership adds 40 proven IP cores and supporting security middleware to AAI's technology base.
News from Elliptic ( 5 November 2007)
Acquisition helps boost display sizes
Polymer Vision plans to triple mobile display sizes over the coming years, while maintaining pocket sized consumer friendly mobile devices.
News from Innos ( 5 November 2007)
Optocouplers provide design flexibility
The 4N2X, 4N3X, H11AX, CNY17-X and CNY17F-X phototransistor optocouplers offer flexibility when designing power supplies, programmable logic controllers and general-purpose switching circuits.
News from Everlight Electronics ( 5 November 2007)
Web service improves ultracapacitor availability
Boostcaps are specified for use in a wide array of applications including providing, holding up, or bridging power until the back-up power source kicks in after the primary power source fails.
News from Tecate Industries ( 5 November 2007)
Site speeds access to supply data
Website includes full product data on hundreds of fanless ATX power supplies from 1 to 425W.
News from Magic Power Technology UK ( 5 November 2007)
Poles no longer apart from distribution
Farnell's Polish distribution service now provides next day delivery ensuring the company's continued commitment to provide improved localised service to its customers.
News from Farnell ( 5 November 2007)
Aluminium enclosures come together
Colour catalogue provides an invaluable selection of modern, versatile and cost-effective aluminium housings.
News from OKW Enclosures ( 5 November 2007)
Op amps enable low-power instrumentation
Dual and quad CMOS op amps rival the best bipolar amplifiers in DC performance while achieving picoampere input bias currents. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 5 November 2007)
Mini motherboard comes with five year lifecycle
The MI930 is best suited for applications in the medical, industrial automation, point-of-sale and gaming sectors where long availability is an essential requirement.
News from IBase Technology ( 5 November 2007)
Flexible silicone coating to launch in Munich
Fast-drying silicone-based conformal coating is designed to protect printed circuit boards exposed to high humidity environments.
News from Electrolube ( 5 November 2007)
Distribution deal crosses the channel
Torex Semiconductor has expanded its distribution partnership with Azzurri Technology to cover the UK and Ireland.
News from Torex Semiconductor ( 5 November 2007)
Chipset cuts the cost of ADSL2+ equipment
New chipset offers TR-100 performance, wire-speed routing throughput, enhanced features and the best price-performance ratio.
News from TrendChip Technologies ( 5 November 2007)
MicroTCA design targets WiMAX basestations
Transceiver has six user-selectable channel bandwidths from 1.5 to 14MHz and can be digitally configured to operate in bands from 2 to 4GHz.
News from Lime Microsystems ( 5 November 2007)
Legal eagles to help settle semiconductor disputes
Free service to provide straightforward information and advice tailored to meet the specific needs of the semiconductor sector.
News from National Microelectronics Institute ( 5 November 2007)
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