News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 November
to Saturday 24 November 2007
Mid-range switchers come in compact packages
The Astec NTS Series family of 350W bulk AC/DC switching power supplies includes new 24V output configurations and is available with convection cooling or optional forced-air.
News from Ultimate Renaissance (23 November 2007)
Speedy ADC simplifies receiver design
The LTC2209 is a 16-bit 160Msample/s high-performance high-speed ADC for leading-edge communications equipment and instrumentation applications. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (23 November 2007)
Package puts graphics on MCU-based systems
QVGA graphics solution supports any of Microchip's existing PIC24F 16bit microcontrollers, and will offer support for future PIC24H 16bit microcontrollers.
News from Microchip Technology (23 November 2007)
Drawers bring order to fibre connections
Preloaded fibre drawers provide a ready-to-install system for managing fibre-optic terminations, connections and patching in 1U rack-mounted enclosures.
News from Panduit (23 November 2007)
Board support packages cover new CE release
Adeneo is now offering free access for evaluation to the complete source code of all its board support packages.
News from Adeneo (23 November 2007)
ATX motherboard runs processor-intensive tasks
The MX-Q35 is a leading edge unit based on the Intel Q35 system chipset with any of Intel's Core 2 Duo and Quad processor family in the LGA775 package.
News from BVM (23 November 2007)
National Instruments joins Power.org
Several National Instruments products support Power Architecture technology including the CompactRIO reconfigurable embedded control and acquisition system. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (23 November 2007)
Compact SSR fits industry-standard sockets
The HFS20 series is billed as the smallest solid-state relay in its class designed for switching general-purpose AC loads up to 1.2A.
News from Hongfa Europe (23 November 2007)
RTOSs to support further protocols
Green Hills delivers a wide range of royalty-free operating systems for Freescale's families of industrial-class microprocessors and microcontrollers. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (23 November 2007)
Big switch matrix has solid (state) benefits
Solid state matrix offers a perfect solution for applications that benefit from the characteristics of solid-state switches and large matrix requirements.
News from Pickering Interfaces (23 November 2007)
Distributor to expand Germanic share
Agreement will cover Germany and Switzerland and is in line with TEE's plans to grow European sales through the distribution channel.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (23 November 2007)
Optical inspection uses intelligent detection
The latest version of the successful OptiCon AdvancedLine inline AOI system features an increase in test speed by up to 30%. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic (23 November 2007)
Gateway module puts USB devices on Ethernet
Featuring simple setup implementation, this USB-to-Ethernet gateway module is built on WIZnet's W3150A+ high-stability high-reliability fully hard-wired TCP/IP stack chip.
News from Saelig Company (23 November 2007)
Stateside sixties sounds come back to life
High-performance digital equalisation algorithm simulates the sound and feel of the world-renowned American mixing consoles of the late 1960s.
News from BTE Audio (23 November 2007)
European disties show usual seasonal decline
As is usual, semiconductors lead the current European billings trend, and passives, e-mech and other products are also following the established pattern.
News from IDEA (23 November 2007)
Compact core gains system-level design support
New integration extends the unique relationship between CoWare and Tensilica to the entire Diamond Standard and Xtensa configurable processor product lines.
News from Tensilica (23 November 2007)
Extender links CPU with distant displays
The TBM-16SDVOD is a dual channel DVI video extension solution based on an embedded Tiny-Bus and Intel dual channel SDVO-based interfaces.
News from Liantec Systems Corporation (23 November 2007)
Mezzanine secures high-speed communications
Intelligent high-performance four-port Gigabit Ethernet IP packet processor AdvancedMC enables secure high-speed connectivity and complex security processing.
News from GE Fanuc Embedded Systems (23 November 2007)
Wave soldering expansion is Blundell's hundredth
New machine complements existing selective soldering machines that have provided CIL with lead-free capability for the past four years.
News from CIL Custom Interconnect (23 November 2007)
Boundary scan controllers have LXI interfaces
Complementing existing SFX controllers for PCI, PCIe, PXI, PXIe, USB/LAN and FireWire, the new SFX/LXI1149-(x) controller series is the seventh family of Scanflex controllers. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic (23 November 2007)
Upgrade for arbitrary/function generators
Generators provide a maximum sampling speed of 250Gsample/s, which is much higher than competing units in the same price bracket.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (22 November 2007)
LCD controller merges video and text
High-definition LCD controller can now receive text strings of up to 40 characters and display them in fixed locations at the bottom of the LCD screen.
News from Digital View (22 November 2007)
Super-bright LED keeps its cool
The exceptionally low thermal resistance of the Diamond Dragon's SMT package allows heat produced in the chip to be efficiently removed from the LED.
News from Osram Opto Semiconductors (22 November 2007)
USB-based instrument does six jobs in one
Low-cost PC-based instrument combines scope, spectrum analyser, chart recorder, logic analyser, signal generator and pattern generator.
News from Saelig Company (22 November 2007)
Chambers apply more thermal stress
Temperature and humidity chambers offer faster temperature changes to apply thermal stress to units under test.
News from Unitemp (22 November 2007)
Connector catalogue is engineered for reading
Catalogue has been produced in a format that will allow the end user to obtain information readily on whatever aspect of the wide rack and panel range is needed to hand. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (22 November 2007)
SBCs handle extreme applications
Ruggedised x86 CPU modules are compatible with Linux, Windows XP Embedded, and other popular operating systems.
News from Parvus Corp (22 November 2007)
Malaysian plant wins FDA approval
Facility is approved to manufacture class III finished devices on behalf of a large tier-one medical OEMs.
News from Plexus Corp UK (22 November 2007)
Cost-effective optical tester comes to hand
OTDR combines an optical power meter, laser source and visual fault locator in a handheld package that weighs just 800g.
News from Fujikura Europe (22 November 2007)
Incremental encoders control without wobble
Typical applications for the EC11J series are in volume adjustment or menu selection for car audio and car navigation systems.
News from Alps Electric (UK) (22 November 2007)
Miniature toggle switches reduce costs
Dailywell's high quality 1M miniature toggle switches provide a cost-effective alternative to a wide variety of well known brands. Brochure Available
News from Live Electronics (22 November 2007)
Test suite checks TV receiver performance
RF test suite benchmarks digital terrestrial receivers against the top 50 DVB-T troublespots across Europe.
News from Digital TV Labs (22 November 2007)
Guide explains injection moulded ceramics
Capabilities include metallisation with refractory metal or platinum conductors, nickel and gold plating as required, and ceramic material options. Brochure Available
News from AdTech Ceramics (22 November 2007)
Manufacturing gains a UK dimension
Acquisition of cable assembly and box-building facility based in Romsey, Hampshire, complements Far Eastern facilities. Brochure Available
News from GTK (22 November 2007)
Busbar connectors have the power for telecomms
Single-pole quick-connect/disconnect replacements for lug connections allow a reliable and safe connection, as well as better serviceability than bolt-fitted lugs.
News from Tyco Electronics - Comns Computer Consumer Elctrns (22 November 2007)
Waterproof connecters survive the bilge
User Application Article Sunseeker has been specifying the entire range of Deutsch waterproof connecters as standard for 4 years, across its complete range of boats above and below deck.
News from Deutsch (22 November 2007)
Scope for a new price/performance level
Sub-$1000 two-channel 2Gsample/s real-time sampling scope competes head-to-head with familiar traditional high-end manufacturers.
News from Saelig Company (22 November 2007)
Components can be reeled to order
Innovative service allows Farnell's customers to order the exact quantity of reeled components required to meet their production needs.
News from Farnell (22 November 2007)
Socket speeds automotive upgrades
Compact springwire "flat socket" connector can be plugged on 0.64mm square pins, which are frequently found in automotive electronics.
News from ODU UK (22 November 2007)
Mezzanine makes light of software defined radio
ADC PMC/XMC module offers both two- and four-channel operation for software defined radio applications such as spectrum monitoring, signal intelligence, tactical communications and radar.
News from GE Fanuc Embedded Systems (22 November 2007)
High-voltage connectors provide maximum power
Compared with conventional circular connectors, new Cm2 series high voltage connectors feature 50% less weight and require only half the length to house the same components. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (21 November 2007)
Mobile receiver features in award-winning card
User Application Article TV/modem card provides end users with on-the-go access to a wide range of high-quality multimedia and data communication applications.
News from Siano Mobile Silicon (21 November 2007)
Miniature module regulates efficiently
Complete 4A regulator system includes onboard controller, power switches, inductor and bypass capacitors enclosed and protected in a 9 x 15mm LGA package. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (21 November 2007)
Convertors raise temperature tolerance at PoL
Senpai Series PoL convertors deliver full-rated output current, with little or no derating, at high ambient temperatures, with minimal airflow. Brochure Available
News from FDK Corp (21 November 2007)
Help with problems of tin whiskers
Aerco has increased its stock holdings of difficult-to-source nonRoHS-compliant components and is also helping its customers to source alternatives to tin such as gold.
News from Aerco (21 November 2007)
Crosspoint switches promise jitter performance
The DS25CP102 and DS10CP152 work as splitters or multiplexers for high-speed signal routing and switching in OC-48 telecomms as well as SD, HD and SDI video.
News from National Semiconductor (21 November 2007)
Evaluation board eases display development
Because it can directly operate LCD panels, the board eliminates the need for a separate LCD controller, reducing overall system cost and shortening time to market.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (21 November 2007)
PCB software centres on design for manufacturing
Manufacturing design solution helps board producers to handle the increasing complexity and diversity of today's PCBs. Brochure Available
News from Zuken (21 November 2007)
Low-profile modules get active on cooling
Compact active cooling modules combine crossflow fans with special airfoil-fin heatsinks.
News from OLC (21 November 2007)
Video collaboration upgrades media players
User Application Article The combined efficiency of the RealVideo format and the performance of the Blackfin processor deliver a high-quality level of video playback traditionally not found in personal media players.
News from Analog Devices (21 November 2007)
Oscillator performs for communications
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 November 2007)
Hybrids to marry batteries and ultracapacitors
Maxwell Technologies and Tianjin Lishen Battery are to produce novel "hybrid" energy storage products combining ultracapacitor and Li-ion battery technologies.
News from Maxwell Technologies (21 November 2007)
Snap action switches are sealed for long life
Miniature snap action switches are housed in a compact package and feature a wide variety of actuator and termination styles.
News from C+K Components (21 November 2007)
Waterproof connectors help shed LED light
User Application Article When designing its new system of underwater lighting for the leisure marine industry, OceanLED chose Deutsch Quick Connect waterproof connectors.
News from Deutsch (21 November 2007)
RTOS offers ThreadX alternative
New RTOS has comparable performance and memory footprint to the ThreadX RTOS from Express Logic. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (21 November 2007)
Laser diode guide provides custom guidance
Intense's new guide provides insights, technology tips and reference materials for specifying custom lasers.
News from Intense (20 November 2007)
Memory technologies shrink SoC designs
New technologies featured in NEC Electronics' 40nm eDRAM will enable customers to more easily build electronic digital consumer products.
News from NEC Electronics (Europe) (20 November 2007)
Wires poke in to power LEDs onboard
Two-position connector is ideally suited for use in PCB-based LED strings, lighting controls and other applications that can benefit from an easy poke-in wire termination to the PCB. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (20 November 2007)
Touchscreen overlays preserve image clarity
The touchscreens are easily installed on to a monitor and Trident is able to offer the overlays ready assembled.
News from Trident (20 November 2007)
Design environment helps cut power consumption
The enhanced analysis environment is the first to give users a comprehensive understanding of power usage in all functional modes of the design.
News from Actel Europe (20 November 2007)
Compact MP3 player solution supports Bluetooth
The BlueCore Player example design includes all the hardware needed for an MP3 player in a space that is less than 45 x 60mm.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (20 November 2007)
Small antenna suits allows easy installation
Focus EDL's W3520 antenna is fully tested and matched for easy installation into DVB devices to enable fast product development cycles and ramp ups.
News from Focus EDL (20 November 2007)
IC designs are switched to new processes
Programme offers a variety of strategies for re-implementation of existing designs to new process technologies.
News from Sagantec (20 November 2007)
Connectors are sealed to IP68
Connectors are designed for use in harsh industrial applications where water, dust or spray may be present, and are available via a 48-hour assembly service. Brochure Available
News from PEI-Genesis (20 November 2007)
Power quality data go on the record
Kit includes the power recorder, three current transducers and four cables and alligator clips housed in a rugged carrying case.
News from Amprobe Test Tools (20 November 2007)
Toggle switches for the great outdoors
Switches are ideal for harsh, outdoor environments such as marine, agriculture, lawn and garden, industrial and off-road equipment.
News from Apem Components (20 November 2007)
Pots are perfect for pro audio
Panel potentiometers are available in a variety of constructions, and some models feature life cycles up to 100,000 rotations.
News from BI Technologies Electronic Components Division (20 November 2007)
KVM extender runs up to 300m
Full-featured USB keyboard, video and mouse extender has stereo audio capabilities, and supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200.
News from Adder Technology (20 November 2007)
SoC supports both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray codes
Single IC enables dual-channel native 1080/60p decoding, encoding and transcoding for next generation media players/recorders supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray optical disc formats.
News from Horizon Semiconductors (20 November 2007)
Femtocell design supports WiMAX Wave 2
Industry's only single-chip (PHY + MAC) reference design to support WiMAX Wave 2 and full IO-MIMO in both downlink and uplink.
News from picoChip Designs (20 November 2007)
Mapper manages Ethernet LAN/WAN transport
With support for multiple mapping modes, the device provides maximum flexibility to manage Ethernet LAN/WAN transport over metro and core networks.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (20 November 2007)
Rotators provide high-speed optical modulation
Integrated optics waveguide devices switch the polarisation state of an input light between two linear orthogonal output states at frequencies up to 10GHz.
News from Laser Components (UK) (20 November 2007)
Shortform brings passive components together
New Tyco Passive Components Shortform is available as a 15-page A4 full colour guide or in electronic format.
News from Easby Electronics (20 November 2007)
Universal deal extends to servicing and spares
Contax can now offer a larger portfolio of world-class production automation systems than any other UK supplier.
News from Contax (20 November 2007)
GPS systems offer fast acquisition
u-blox 5 offers fast acquisition thanks to its 50-channel GPS architecture with over one million correlators and separate acquisition and tracking engines, capable of massively parallel searches.
News from u-blox (19 November 2007)
Power supply suits portable equipment
The PSC30U is equipped with auto-restart for over-current protection, allowing the output to be shorted without damage and providing short circuit protection.
News from Mouser Electronics (19 November 2007)
Magnetic components help monitor fighter status
User Application Article The black box in the 148 Eurofighter Typhoon supersonic aircraft relies on magnetic components designed by MMG MagDev.
News from MMG MagDev (19 November 2007)
HDMI switch allows 16bit colour depth
The STDVE003A is designed to be used in LCD and Plasma TV sets to provide multiple HDMI inputs for external program sources such as game consoles and high-definition DVD players.
News from STMicroelectronics (19 November 2007)
Internet radio system adopts popular codec
RealAudio is reliable, provides a high-quality listening experience and some of the most popular and numerous radio stations and programmes, such as the BBC and NPR, are broadcast in this format.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (19 November 2007)
Transceiver helps reduce peripheral size
The nRF24LU1 integrates a 2.4GHz RF transceiver, a full-speed, USB 2.0-compliant device controller, an 8bit microcontroller and 16Kbyte of Flash memory.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (19 November 2007)
Oscilloscope deal reached for UK market
Aspen is now able to offer a wide choice of oscilloscopes from five different manufacturers with bandwidths from 20MHz to 1GHz
News from Aspen Electronics (19 November 2007)
Sensors offer accurate resistance measurement
True four-wire resistance measurement eliminates lead resistance errors, while auto averaging and automatic temperature compensation increases true measurement accuracy. Brochure Available
News from Cropico (19 November 2007)
Green UPS takes design award
Active Power's energy efficient UPS system is a reliably and economically green flywheel-based solution to ensure business continuity in the event of power disturbances. Brochure Available
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (19 November 2007)
Flash to maintain mobile storage domination
Report reveals a small but emerging market for hard disk drive solutions in handheld devices.
News from Parks Associates (19 November 2007)
PCI Express PHY is proved at 0.13um
Phylinks has combined with ASIC Architect to provide SoC designers with a complete PCIe solution that includes PCIe PHY, link controller and sample software.
News from Phylinks (19 November 2007)
PSU controller targets automotive displays
Automotive-grade quasiresonant discontinuous flyback convertor control IC provides all the necessary control functions for driving a vacuum fluorescent display.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (19 November 2007)
Conditioner accounts for position sensor errors
The iC-MQ ensures that the parameters set initially for the offset, amplitude and phase correction are kept valid.
News from iC-Haus (19 November 2007)
RF expertise to complement cellular capabilities
Spreadtrum Communications is to acquire Quorum Systems, which specialises in the design of highly integrated CMOS RF transceivers.
News from Spreadtrum Communications (19 November 2007)
Shortform simplifies oscillator specification
Six-page brochure highlights Fox's next day shipment of XpressO samples for prototyping and short lead times on production quantities.
News from Fox Electronics (19 November 2007)
Handheld enclosures take bigger batteries
New models feature larger battery compartments which will accept four 1.5V AA cells or two 9V cells.
News from Teko Enclosures (19 November 2007)
Packet switches use third-generation serdes
Switches promise significant system advantages in connecting virtually any digital media component to any other.
News from IDT (19 November 2007)
EM simulation gains magnetic materials library
Library contains more than 31 high-performance permanent magnets defined at different operating temperatures using rare earth elements.
News from Ansoft Europe (19 November 2007)
Intelligent display engine aids interface design
Serial-controlled display makes it easy to add a full colour touch interface to any project.
News from Saelig Company (19 November 2007)
LEDs provide colourful indication
Panel-mounting LED indicators are available in a full spectrum of colours and with either prominent or recessed bezels.
News from MECI (19 November 2007)
Suite offers free start on ARM projects
The HDS helps developers to become familiarised quickly and without investment with ARM-specific features and with the universal Hitop debug software.
News from Hitex Development Tools (19 November 2007)
RF MOSFET cuts set-top-box standby losses
The use of lossless switching RF MOSFETs has become more important with increasing legislation on standby power consumption in electronic products.
News from First Components (19 November 2007)
Tiny DACs go under the bonnet
Pin compatible 12, 10 and 8bit DACs come in tiny 2.1 x 2mm SC70 packages, making them the smallest available DACs with internal references. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (19 November 2007)
Solid-state amps aid comms and EMC tests
High linearity amplifiers are particularly suitable for use in systems such as CDMA, GSM, AMPS and TACS.
News from Link Microtek (19 November 2007)
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