News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 25 November
to Saturday 1 December 2007
Keyboard goes online for communications
The Electrone 720 TCP offers resellers, system integrators and end-users a low-cost solution for a host of specialist applications.
News from Electrone Europe (30 November 2007)
Quad-band antenna comes onboard
Miniature GSM antenna range is aimed at the next generation of embedded wireless applications.
News from Alpha Micro Components (30 November 2007)
Compact RF switch eases device testing
Device measures only 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.4mm and is designed to reliably test microwave frequencies throughout a product's development stage up to final production.
News from Murata Electronics (UK) (30 November 2007)
Optocoupler protects in hybrid vehicles
Intelligent power module digital interface optocoupler offers high reliability, high performance, ease of integration and superior heat dissipation. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (30 November 2007)
Charger and LDOs combine for power in the hand
Multifunction power management device combines a stand-alone Li-ion/polymer battery charger with two high-efficiency synchronous buck regulators. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (30 November 2007)
Battery chargers suit industrial systems
Chargers produce a regulated and filtered voltage that allows them to be connected to a battery for extended periods without overcharging or damaging the battery.
News from VxI Power (30 November 2007)
Modular controller eases touch system design
Touch sensor controller covers a broad selection of LCD aspect ratios including wide-screen displays.
News from Zytronic (30 November 2007)
Ferrite beads cut the cost of suppression
The NIC QuickKit programme also allows engineers to request samples online that will be delivered within 7 working days, free of charge, to their desk for testing.
News from Acal Technology (30 November 2007)
UK Bluetooth specialist lands in Florida
In its 24th year of trading, Brainboxes has decided the time is right to open a US office to better serve its expanding customer base in North and South America.
News from Brainboxes (30 November 2007)
Mainboards are made for green computing
The VIA pc2500 and pc3500 mainboards apply the power efficiency and hardware security of the advanced VIA C7-D desktop processor for building energy-efficient systems.
News from VIA Technologies (30 November 2007)
Development environment expands multicore support
LabWindows/CVI now features symmetric multiprocessor support in real time, giving programmers greater control over applications running on multicore processors. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (30 November 2007)
High-voltage supplies swing both ways
Electrically reversible high-voltage power supplies provide power outputs up to 1W, and are available in voltages up to 30kV.
News from Applied Kilovolts (30 November 2007)
Basestation tester cracks encryption
Support for the latest A5/3 GSM encryption algorithm provides a field portable and easy-to-use basestation test solution.
News from Aeroflex (30 November 2007)
PoL regulators enable cut and paste power design
Wide-input single-output synchronous buck voltage regulators target high-density high-performance data centre and consumer applications.
News from International Rectifier (30 November 2007)
Inverters go parallel for scalable AC supplies
The InverTek 1000 has a power rating of 1000W, which can be paralleled for ease of integrating additional InverTek units as application demands increase.
News from Schaefer (30 November 2007)
Optical transceivers extend video range
Optical transceiver products improve the performance and reduce installation and expansion costs of video surveillance systems.
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (30 November 2007)
Compact oscillator extends frequency range
TCVCXO housed in a 3 x 5mm ceramic SMD package features a frequency range of 10 to 40MHz, rather than the usual peak at 26MHz.
News from Bliley Technologies (30 November 2007)
Navigation receiver claims universal application
The MAX2769E/W is the first navigation satellite system receiver to cover GPS (L1 C/A code and P-code), WAAS, Egnos, Galileo and Glonass navigation satellite systems.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (30 November 2007)
Certification is a milestone in compliance
Electronics industry environmental compliance specialist GreenSoft Technology has itself received approval to be registered to the GB/T19001:2000 idt ISO9001:2000 quality management system standard.
News from GreenSoft Technology (30 November 2007)
EMC tests meet military standards
3C Test has received UKAS military equipment accreditation for its EMC test lab..
News from 3C Test (30 November 2007)
Handles get a grip on mezzanine card modules
Module handles feature a distinct feel of engagement in each of three detent positions, making it easier for users to determine the operating status of the mezzanine card module.
News from Southco (29 November 2007)
Serial card powers 5V peripherals
Card allows serial devices which require the full 5V DC to be run from portable hosts, such as PDAs, which usually only supplies 3.3V through the CF bus.
News from Elan Digital Systems (29 November 2007)
Full package for Atmel AVR32 UC core development
Kit combines a development board, a code-limited edition of IAR Embedded Workbench for AVR32 and an optional debug probe.
News from IAR Systems (29 November 2007)
Digital oscilloscope has 350MHz bandwidth
Compact, lightweight four-channel digital scope combines 350MHz bandwidth with up to 1Gsample/s sampling rate and up to 2Mword per channel memory.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (29 November 2007)
Voice-coil motor driver zooms in to handsets
Voice-coil motor driver IC has a built-in I2C serial interface for precise high-speed digital programming.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (29 November 2007)
Wall planner highlights expanded range
A handy free 2008 wall planner is now available from RS Components.
News from RS Components UK (29 November 2007)
Protection devices combine for HDMI interfaces
ESD and overcurrent protection reference layout meets or exceeds the HDMI 1.3 specifications for operation at 3.4Gbit/s for impedance, data eye and far end crosstalk.
News from Raychem Circuit Protection (29 November 2007)
Fraunhofer helps with customisable MCU designs
The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits will assist with customer designs for the metal programmable portion of the AT91CAP customisable microcontroller.
News from Atmel Corporation (29 November 2007)
Switch card supports multiple VXS boards
The VXS-based CRX800 managed Serial RapidIO switch offers very attractive price/performance, especially in combination with the DSP220.
News from GE Fanuc Embedded Systems (29 November 2007)
Multiprocessor adds power to VXS systems
The DSP220 is billed as the highest performance, VXS switched fabric-enabled, PowerPC-based multiprocessor for VXS applications yet designed.
News from GE Fanuc Embedded Systems (29 November 2007)
HDDs make the automotive grade
Drives offer in-car entertainment and information systems the vital storage capacity boost required for 3D GPS navigation, mp3 playback, digital video and gaming.
News from Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division (29 November 2007)
Multichannel regulator adds design flexibility
Adjustable three-channel regulator for mobile devices combines a step-down convertor with two low dropout linear regulators.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies (29 November 2007)
Rocker switch handles harsh conditions
Single-pole sealed rocker switch employs advanced haptic technology to ensure maximum user control, comfort and feedback.
News from Quadrant Connections (29 November 2007)
Inverter controllers shed light on LCD TVs
Controller ICs address the trend toward growing display sizes and the increased use of high-supply-voltage backlight inverter solutions in LCD-TV applications.
News from NXP Semiconductors (29 November 2007)
Design services target Russian IC hub
New Russian office in Zelenograd will serve as a centre of excellence for Cadence virtual CAD services.
News from Cadence Design Systems (29 November 2007)
Software defined silicon nears reality
Innovative multiprocessor approach to configurable semiconductor devices brings a new level of flexibility and low cost to a broad range of consumer applications.
News from XMOS Semiconductors (29 November 2007)
CAN transceivers run over longer wires
Transceivers allow the use of CAN-enabled equipment in industrial applications requiring line lengths in excess of 500m.
News from AMI Semiconductor (29 November 2007)
Website eases PCB specification
Interactive calculation page allows almost all the technical capabilities of a modern printed circuit board to be chosen.
News from Top Tec PCB (29 November 2007)
Configurable processor to control powerline chips
User Application Article Design of Systems on Silicon will use the Xtensa configurable processor as a controller in a 200Mbit/s powerline chipset.
News from Tensilica (29 November 2007)
Speedy switch put to military duties
User Application Article Industry's highest performance serial RapidIO switch features in system blades for defence and aerospace applications.
News from Tundra Semiconductor (29 November 2007)
DECT phone chip on the route to CAT-iq compliance
User Application Article Handsets developed by RTX using SiTel's single-chip DECT telephone silicon are among the first products to achieve the initial step towards full CAT-iq certification.
News from SiTel Semiconductor (29 November 2007)
Verification plan speeds overall development
User Application Article Micronas has selected the Cadence Incisive Plan-to-Closure Methodology and Incisive Enterprise Manager for verification planning.
News from Cadence Design Systems (29 November 2007)
Personal monitor checks RF exposure
The RadMan XT ICNIRP GP checks that electric field strengths are within the limit values specified in the 1998 General Public standard produced by ICNIRP.
News from Link Microtek (29 November 2007)
New-generation blades to use multicore processor
High-performance ATCA, AdvancedMC and MicroTCA packet processing blades will be based on Cavium Networks' Octeon processor family.
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing (29 November 2007)
DC/DC power modules answer COTS demands
VPT Series product line now offers the full range of power options from 5 to 100W in standard output power configurations.
News from VPT (29 November 2007)
Project aims for blazing memory bandwidth
Memory signalling innovations will enable datarates of 16Gbit/s and pave the way for a memory architecture that can deliver an unprecedented 1Tbyte/s of memory bandwidth.
News from Rambus (29 November 2007)
I/O system accelerates flight simulator
User Application Article Compact and rugged Gigabit Ethernet based I/O platform allows FlightSafety to operate its new simulator at 2000Hz, providing ultrasmooth and realistic flight characteristics.
News from United Electronic Industries (29 November 2007)
Software for Xilinx electronic system level design
Synplicity has joined the Xilinx ESL Initiative, adding its Synplify DSP software to the Xilinx ESL design ecosystem.
News from Synplicity (29 November 2007)
Project targets wasted electricity
GSPK Design is one of the prime movers behind a project to develop a wireless electricity management system designed to save power by turning off idle office equipment.
News from GSPK Design (29 November 2007)
Image generator upgrades weapons simulators
User Application Article The IDX 4000 ER IG solutions provide fully correlated scenes for the eight out-the-window channels of the AV-8B R/NAWST M2DART display.
News from Quantum3D (29 November 2007)
Service checks embedded software development
VaS eliminates the need for an organisation to recruit, retrain and retain a large staff of test and verification engineers and managers.
News from S2 Technologies (29 November 2007)
Circular connectors adopt secure shielding
The ease of use and high performance of the 768 series makes it ideally suited for signal transfer in tough industrial environments.
News from Aerco (29 November 2007)
Intelligent power switch cuts its losses
Quad high-side intelligent power switch achieves a 50% saving in on-resistance compared with earlier devices with the same die size.
News from STMicroelectronics (29 November 2007)
RTOS drives into industrial Ethernet
Unique API features a driver interface that allows Ethernet packet buffers to be directly managed within the real-time application's memory space.
News from TenAsys Corporation (29 November 2007)
Silicon IP upgrades handset image processing
Embedded image processing solutions are specifically designed for camera phone applications and available as silicon IP licensed to silicon vendors.
News from DxO Labs (29 November 2007)
DC modules front up distributed architectures
Modules all feature a very wide 40 to 72V DC input voltage range, which is ideal for telecomms and central office applications operating from 48V battery plants.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (29 November 2007)
Dual-mode antenna covers GSM and ISM
Quad-band antenna can be shaped to the mechanics of a GPS emergency device, enabling a new generation of smaller emergency alert devices.
News from Fractus (28 November 2007)
Stick-based kit expands to device programming
Evaluation system helps evaluation and and debugging of C8051F mixed-signal 8bit MCU families and can now be used to program code into blank devices.
News from Silicon Laboratories (28 November 2007)
Small advantages for SO-8 packaged optocoupler
Device addresses isolation needs where space and efficiency are a premium, such as motor drives, industrial inverters, air conditioners, washing machines and switching power supplies. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (28 November 2007)
Wall mount cabinets boost network reliability
PanZone wall mount cabinets are used as mini-telecommunications rooms to mount active equipment and to provide secure and accessible network connections.
News from Panduit (28 November 2007)
Chipset cuts power for asset location
User Application Article The InnerWireless Vision Platform operates within building networks of hospitals, hotels, factories and other targeted industries to achieve a combination of RTLS affordability and ease of use.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (28 November 2007)
Modular system expands with rework demands
Modular approach allows customers to decide how much they want to spend, selecting exactly what they need from a massive range of features.
News from PDR SMT/BGA Rework Solutions (28 November 2007)
PCB package promises more first-time success
PCB design package includes many new features for schematic, library and PCB design, tighter integration with FPGA design tools and the option of an alternative schematic front end. Brochure Available
News from Zuken (28 November 2007)
Options expand microwave signal generation
New capabilities are particularly attractive for the aerospace and defence sector as well as for manufacturers of microwave modules and components. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (28 November 2007)
Compact core eases 32bit design migration
Ultra-low-power ARM v5 ISA compliant 32bit RISC core is specially designed for those applications which are both power and cost sensitive.
News from Faraday Technology (28 November 2007)
IR LEDs and phototransistors in compact form
Cost effective range addresses applications including portable electronics, appliances, industrial and automotive systems. Brochure Available
News from Pacer International (28 November 2007)
Single-chip voice recorders use on-chip Flash
Single-chip multimessage voice record and playback devices self-manage address locations for multiple messages.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (28 November 2007)
Software addresses mechanics of electronics
Simulation software contains many new enhancements built on Flomerics' 20 years experience and research in thermal analysis of electronics. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (28 November 2007)
Lithium-ion cell claims temperature record
Robust Li-ion cell is capable of charging and discharging at extreme temperatures up to +125C, while being able to safely withstand temperatures up to +135C. Brochure Available
News from Saft Lithium Battery Division (27 November 2007)
Conformal coatings programmed offline
Software allows conformal coating systems to be programmed offline using a photographic image of the board to be coated. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (27 November 2007)
Entry-level AOI machine takes a balanced view
Novel benchtop automatic optical inspection machine strikes a balance between preventing "escapes" maintaining a low "false defects" rate.
News from Marantz Europe (27 November 2007)
Polymer tantalum chips are rated for 35V
Kemet claims to have overcome the traditional limitations in materials and manufacturing processes that have previously limited the voltage ratings of surface-mount polymer tantalum chip capacitors.
News from Kemet Electronics Corp (27 November 2007)
SBC brings new life to embedded x86 applications
The AR-B8020 is a low-cost PC/104+ SBC designed to replace end-of-life x86-based boards in industrial applications.
News from Acrosser (27 November 2007)
Power factor conditioner copes with more power
Single-chip interleaved power factor correction control circuit handles multikilowatt communications, server and industrial power systems.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (27 November 2007)
Contacts enable flexible connections
Multipurpose Powerpole contact is a make-first/break-last connection when used in a multipole situation with standard 15/45 Powerpoles.
News from Anderson Power Products (27 November 2007)
Evaluation kit introduces mixed-signal arrays
Kit includes four different PSoC devices and gives designers an easy to use platform to try a multitude of designs.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (27 November 2007)
Signal conditioner upgrades to 14bit resolution
Resistive bridge signal conditioner IC combines high accuracy amplification with analogue-to-digital conversion of a differential input.
News from ZMD America (27 November 2007)
Software seeks out LXI instruments on the net
Several new tools are included in Agilent IO Library Suite 15.0 that make test-system configuration easier.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (27 November 2007)
Cores come to structured ASIC portfolio
Tensilica and eASIC are working together to remove the cost barriers for developing custom embedded SoCs.
News from eASIC Corp (27 November 2007)
Linear encoder IC shrinks sensor conditioning
Magnetic linear motion encoder IC is a complete system-on-a-chip, combining Hall elements and a signal processor on one silicon chip.
News from austriamicrosystems (27 November 2007)
Brochure covers top interconnection lines
Brochure with technical pull sheet and white papers covers Pogo-Pin, Break-Away, Chip-on-Flex, Stacking, Quadrax and PHD Fibre Optic interconnection products. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (27 November 2007)
Quick turn service beats its targets
Over the coming months Fastrack's capabilities will be upgraded with new placement machines, the updating of the vapour phase oven and the introduction of a DEK 03i printer.
News from Exception Group (27 November 2007)
Radio processors add modem functionality
Complete two-way radio processors meet all current and future global market requirements via flexible Function Image updates.
News from CML Microcircuits (27 November 2007)
X-ray fluorescence under the microscope
Study examines the suitability of XRF systems for materials assessment in RoHS compliance and tin-whisker mitigation schemes.
News from National Physical Laboratory (27 November 2007)
Wireless USB Device IP passes the test
DesignWare Wireless USB Device IP includes a WiMedia MAC-PHY interface for interoperability with WiMedia UWB PHYs such as those from Alereon and Realtek.
News from Synopsys (27 November 2007)
LCDs get into shape - virtually any shape
LCDs can now be produced in polygonal or even circular shapes, following investment in new precision glass scribing technology.
News from Varitronix UK (27 November 2007)
Touch technology enables larger screens
Touch screens offer integrators an ideal solution for large-format interactive displays in most public environments and applications
News from 3M Touch Systems UK (27 November 2007)
Express scope cards are speedy samplers
With up to 4Gsample of onboard memory, the cards are able to record signals for 40 seconds on two channels and 20 seconds on four channels.
News from Strategic Test (27 November 2007)
Current transformer upgrades power analysis
Unit offers a high-precision alternative to current clamps in applications where current measurements need to be made on already installed conductors.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (27 November 2007)
Board layout software gets visual
Novel 3D PCB visualisation engine makes board design a realistic experience for all designers.
News from Altium (27 November 2007)
Patch panel eases OB equipment design
High-quality extruded aluminium panels benefit from anti-corrosion chromate plating and are powder-coated in black or grey. Brochure Available
News from Fischer Connectors (27 November 2007)
COM Express module boosts embedded bandwidth
Billed as the next development in embedded computing, the ICES 300 is a Core 2 Duo based COM Express module from Nexcom. Brochure Available
News from Nexcom UK (27 November 2007)
Active balun sends video up to 300m
Active design matches the impedance of the UTP cable perfectly at all frequencies so that there is no image ghosting.
News from Hall Research Technologies (27 November 2007)
LED driver powers green lighting
Boost driver device reduces component count by handling both charging and driving in solar-powered LED lighting applications.
News from Prema Semiconductor (26 November 2007)
SBC supports Core 2 Duo
PICMG 1.3 compliant SBC based on the Intel 82945G chipset supports the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors.
News from Lanner Electronics (26 November 2007)
Railway project wins annual EMC award
Project covered all aspects of integrating new electronic equipment into the harsh railway environment, taking full account of safety, interoperability directives and relevant EMC Directives. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (26 November 2007)
Keyboard cleans up medical duties
Infection-control keyboard is specifically designed to help health services tackle the problems of hospital acquired infections.
News from Devlin Electronics (26 November 2007)
Tactile switches live long and prosper
Long-life tactile switches enable OEMs to offer even longer guarantees for their own products.
News from C+K Components (26 November 2007)
Simulation software runs German automotive models
VHDL-AMS models from the FAT-AK30 working group of the German Association of the Automotive Industry now run in Simplorer.
News from Ansoft Europe (26 November 2007)
Backlit keyboard shows its legends in the studio
High-intensity LEDs combine with specially designed two-shot moulded keytops to create a backlit keyboard that offers much improved legend brightness and legend clarity.
News from Devlin Electronics (26 November 2007)
Metal pushbuttons resist vandalism
Anti-vandal pushbutton switches form the centrepiece of an extensive range of new metal pushbutton controls from Eledis.
News from Eledis (26 November 2007)
Single-output supplies extend to 1500W
All models feature rugged construction, ensuring reliable operation even in harsh environments, and have comprehensive protection against input transients. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (26 November 2007)
Current sense amp claims top precision
Dramatically lower offset allows for proportionately lower sense resistance without sacrificing resolution. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (26 November 2007)
12bit DAC takes nonvolatile memory onboard
Low-power single-channel DAC has a buffered voltage output and is ideal for space-constrained and battery-powered applications.
News from Microchip Technology (26 November 2007)
Alliance targets next-generation transceivers
Platforms will provide the telecomms and datacomms markets with a highly reliable and low cost transceiver product line for use in both indoor and outdoor conditions.
News from Molex UK (26 November 2007)
Chip inductors provide small-format protection
Miniature wirewound inductor features a low seated height that stands only 0.66mm above the circuit board.
News from Datatronic Distribution (26 November 2007)
LDOs are optimised for noise performance
With the choice of 150 or 300mA output current, the ultra-low-noise LDO family delivers sufficient power for a wide range of applications.
News from austriamicrosystems (26 November 2007)
Monitors are made for marine duties
Ideal for maritime applications such as navigation, automatic identification, monitoring and surveillance systems.
News from Trident (26 November 2007)
Tiny module puts Freescale processor to work
System on module combines a 400MHz i.MX27 processor with 64Mbyte of mobile DDR-SDRAM, 128Mbyte NAND Flash memory and a 200-pin SODIMM connector.
News from Strategic Test (26 November 2007)
Suite speeds ATE fixture design
User Application Article TTSG is developing innovative design flows that link process-accurate models of critical, board-level structures with advanced circuit and system simulation.
News from Ansoft Europe (26 November 2007)
Teradyne board tester gains boundary scan
Cascon Galaxy can access and use the probes in the Spectrum 8800 bed-of-nails adapter for driving and measuring circuit nodes. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic (26 November 2007)
Relay matrix for cost-effective test setups
Both the basicCON 3132 and USB 3132 provide 32 relays with a maximum switching voltage of 100V DC and a maximum switching current of 1A. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic (26 November 2007)
Testers check out automotive LVDS parts
Flexible modules can be used to test such functions as the LVDS connections between video sources and LCDs. Brochure Available
News from Goepel Electronic (26 November 2007)
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