News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 December
to Saturday 22 December 2007
Compact barebone system has nano outline
The NTC100 series design is scalable and accepts most Nano-ITX form factor mainboards for application flexibility.
News from Advansus (21 December 2007)
Core creates compact set-top-box SoCs
User Application Article Taiwan-based ALi Corporation has licensed the customisable MIPS32 24KEc Pro core for advanced multimedia designs.
News from MIPS Technologies (21 December 2007)
SAW lab to help ISM band designers
Measurement facility has a team of RF engineers to support designers at all stages of their RF projects in the 300, 400 and 800MHz ISM bands.
News from Murata Electronics (UK) (21 December 2007)
FPGA-based image processing makes reversing safer
User Application Article Single-chip FPGA-based approach provides a more compact and reliable solution than DSP-based approaches, which typically require two or more devices.
News from Altera Europe (21 December 2007)
Software testing aids safety compliance
User Application Article Tessy is a tool designed specifically to automate the module/unit testing of embedded software.
News from Hitex Development Tools (21 December 2007)
Next-generation WiMAX the key to expansion
Report predicts that the next generation of WiMAX devices will allow the 802.16 industry to make gains in both the fixed and mobile wireless markets.
News from Visant Strategies (21 December 2007)
Mobile database in control of wind turbines
User Application Article High-performance fault-tolerant always-on in-memory database has the ability to dynamically change the database schema after deployment.
News from Birdstep Technology (21 December 2007)
USB-to-LAN ICs are easy route to embedded Ethernet
The AX88x72 series USB-to-LAN chips satisfy the increasing market demands for adding networking capability for latest multimedia SoCs.
News from Asix Electronics Corporation (21 December 2007)
Regulator is made for automotive applications
The LT3685 is a 2A, 38V step-down switching regulator with input transient protection up to 60V. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (21 December 2007)
Nanominiature cables come with ribbons attached
Very-low-profile Omnetics connectors suit applications that are very tight on space, and the Nano design allow room for other components.
News from Omnetics Connector Corp (21 December 2007)
Connector interface is handy for portables
Family includes a right-angle SMT receptacle, a wire and PCB version of the plug, perpendicular and parallel mounted cradle connectors. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe (21 December 2007)
Electromagnetics simulation software acquired
Transaction increases CST's share in the 3D EM simulation market, and signals the beginning of a strategic relationship between Flomerics and CST.
News from CST - Computer Simulation Technology (21 December 2007)
Set-top decoder targets low-cost box market
Low-cost decoder chip targets standard-definition terrestrial, cable, satellite and IP TV applications, and for both retail and operator-supplied set top boxes.
News from STMicroelectronics (21 December 2007)
Tunnel layer to boost future Flash densities
Elemental technology opens the way for memory devices with densities of over 100Gbit in the 10nm generation, which lies four generations ahead.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (21 December 2007)
Hollow-shaft encoders take on dual role
The EC35B Series of hollow-shaft encoders incorporates an industry first: an encoder and self-return switch incorporated in a single, dual-function dial.
News from Alps Electric (UK) (20 December 2007)
Buck-boost convertor boasts big current
Synchronous buck-boost convertor can deliver a regulated output voltage at up to 800mA of continuous current with an input voltage above, below or equal to the output. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (20 December 2007)
Distribution deal extends to full line
Digi-Key now carries the full range of Vishay semiconductor and passive components.
News from Digi-Key Corporation (20 December 2007)
Network appliance handles up to eight LANs
1U network appliance is based on Intel Pentium M or Celeron M processors, which produce high performance while consuming very little power.
News from AR Infotek (20 December 2007)
ADCs and FPGA enhance multiband transceiver
Pentek has significantly boosted analogue performance in the Model 7141 so that the signal-to-noise ratio and the spurious free dynamic range are improved.
News from Pentek (20 December 2007)
Process makes RF relays more economical
Xcom and IMT have implemented an effective wafer manufacturing process to produce die in high volumes at low cost.
News from Innovative Micro Technology (IMT) (20 December 2007)
New franchises bring innovative technologies
By offering the latest high-end technologies from niche suppliers, Farnell is helping its customers to gain a technological competitive advantage.
News from Farnell (20 December 2007)
CompactPCI blade SBCs shrink to 3U
The ITC-320 series is a range of 3U CompactPCI blade SBCs using a high performance and long term supply processing chipset from the Intel Embedded Architecture.
News from Thales Computers (20 December 2007)
How not to let your electrical system catch cold
Rob Morris argues that power systems - like computers - need to be protected from viruses.
News from Powervar (20 December 2007)
Addon board aids telecomms education
With Datex and the NI Elvis integrated design and prototyping platform, students now can visualise telecommunications concepts in a hands-on learning environment. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (20 December 2007)
CMOS image sensor makes it to the silver screen
Custom CMOS image sensor is used in digital motion picture camera and film scanner.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (20 December 2007)
Process tool systems ordered for research complex
Nine systems will provide University of Southampton with leading-edge capabilities in the research and development of novel nanoelectronic, MEMS and photonic devices.
News from Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology (20 December 2007)
Compact computer puts processor on CompactFlash
Based on the Analog Devices BF533 Blackfin processor, entry-level CoCo systems are clocked at 500MHz with 32Mbyte SDRAM and 8Mbyte Flash.
News from C Data Solutions (20 December 2007)
Acquisition expands fibre optics product portfolio
Deal includes intellectual property, assets and technology relating to tunable lasers, tunable transponders, 300-pin transponders and integrable tunable laser assemblies.
News from Emcore Corp (20 December 2007)
Enclosures are stylish home for displays
Typical applications include machine controllers, medical equipment, information terminals, display systems and process control units.
News from OKW Enclosures (20 December 2007)
Reference platform is certified for Wi-Fi
First IP vendor to achieve Wi-Fi certification for a complete WLAN solution including the MAC, modem and radio.
News from Wipro-NewLogic (20 December 2007)
Simulation validates high-power chassis design
User Application Article Project demonstrates how thermal simulation can be used in the early stages of the design process to minimise expensive late-stage changes and reduce time to market. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (20 December 2007)
Crystal package saves space in handhelds
Ultra-low-profile crystal is ideal for a wide range of portable and battery-powered applications.
News from Fox Electronics (20 December 2007)
Digital wireless audio IC handles high definition
Chip enables simultaneous audio connections of consumer electronics devices and PCs for uninterrupted streaming of HD uncompressed wireless audio with crystal-clear quality.
News from STS (20 December 2007)
Quick-locking N-type boosts bandwidth, cuts costs
In addition to having all the advantages of a quick-lock interface, the CQN achieves electronic performance equivalent to the original Type N connector from DC to 11GHz.
News from Anoison Electronics (20 December 2007)
Charger chip addresses two-cell market
By supporting input voltages up to 13.2V, the AAT3663 offers designers the opportunity to replace larger and more expensive discrete charging solutions.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies (20 December 2007)
RS485/422 transceiver runs up to 100Mbit/s
Achieving a datarate more than double that of competing devices, the ISL3259E allows manufacturers to design the most dependable high datarate systems ever created.
News from Intersil (20 December 2007)
Tiny step-down convertor saves power and space
Proprietary switching method called Hyper Light Load achieves high efficiency, very low output ripple and fast transient response while using very small output capacitors.
News from Micrel (20 December 2007)
Software keeps track of medical equipment tests
High performance database program allows the user to easily manage the transfer of data to and from the Rigel 288 tester using Bluetooth connectivity.
News from Rigel Medical (20 December 2007)
Convertors are compact and lightweight
The AM1/4S-Z series is designed with portable power management applications in mind, including mobile, audio, video, telecomms and analogue signal processing applications.
News from Aimtec (19 December 2007)
Cool kit evaluates frugal FPGAs
Kit showcases the ultra-low-power attributes, flexible implementation options and battery-saving advantages of Igloo FPGAs for portable applications.
News from Actel Europe (19 December 2007)
Audio DSP supports Dolby Volume
Dolby Volume technology enables consistent volume levels from television content, such as blaring commercials, or while switching channels.
News from Cirrus Logic (19 December 2007)
Tools and RTOS support latest SuperH MCUs
Added support brings mature end-to-end development solutions to the Renesas SH7261 and SH7263 single-chip microcontrollers. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (19 December 2007)
OTDR covers five wavelengths in one
The SRL OTDR helps technicians of various skill sets to quickly and efficiently meet their access/LAN network installation and maintenance requirements.
News from JDSU (19 December 2007)
Low-power regulator protected against transients
Step-down switching regulator is ideal for load dump and cold-crank conditions found in automotive applications. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (19 December 2007)
DC/DC regulator takes two switches onboard
The LM5015 enables easy implementation of either isolated or nonisolated DC/DC convertors using a minimum of external components.
News from National Semiconductor (19 December 2007)
Pentium-based SBCs go to extremes
Single board computers combine high performance with maximum reliability, guaranteed 5-year availability, RoHS compliance and tolerance for extreme conditions.
News from VersaLogic Corp (19 December 2007)
Mezzanine card powers telecomms infrastructure
The KSI8560 combines high-speed processing, versatile WAN access, integrated system management and a high-bandwidth switched fabric interface.
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing (19 December 2007)
Flash microcontroller runs down to 1.8V
The new F1680 Series is claimed to offer Zilog customers the best cost/performance solution of any 8bit mixed mode Flash MCU for a variety of applications.
News from Zilog (19 December 2007)
Solid-state drives use MLC NAND Flash
By applying MLC technology, Toshiba has realised a 128Gbyte density in a 1.8in form factor.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (19 December 2007)
Tools ease switch to Cadstar
Migration tools enable designers to move schematics, libraries and PCB designs from Cadence Allegro and Orcad, Mentor Graphics PADS PCB and Altium Protel and P-CAD to Cadstar. Brochure Available
News from Zuken (19 December 2007)
Audio core supports latest Dolby encoders
Encoders enable manufacturers to design consumer devices that support Dolby 5.1-channel surround sound as well as next-generation HD video technologies.
News from Tensilica (19 December 2007)
Emulators comply with SAS and SATA protocols
Emulators are the industry's first to enable developers to generate valid and invalid traffic at datarates up to 6Gbit/s.
News from LeCroy (18 December 2007)
Battery contacts ensure reliable retention
Battery contacts are ideally suited for employment in space-constrained wireless communications, mobile computing, consumer and industrial applications in which weight and size are factors.
News from Components Corporation (18 December 2007)
Chinese smartphones adopt Linux platform
User Application Article Qtopia Phone Edition extends the flexibility and cost-savings benefits of Linux to the mobile market, serving as an alternative to proprietary software platforms.
News from Trolltech (18 December 2007)
PSUs come with three-year warranty
All XP Power's own-brand standard products are covered when used within specification and operating under normal working conditions.
News from XP Power (18 December 2007)
Multistandard module enables a radio first
User Application Article The Blik Radiostation is the first digital radio on the market to provide plug-and-play reception of both DAB and DAB+ broadcasts.
News from Frontier Silicon (18 December 2007)
Porsche picks SuperSense for top-end PND
User Application Article The P9611 combines u-blox' high sensitivity, high accuracy SuperSense GPS technology with Navigon's cutting edge navigation knowhow and Porsche Design's slick looks.
News from u-blox (18 December 2007)
Investment anticipates UK manufacturing upturn
Contrary to the negative growth that many UK-based CEMs are currently experiencing, TTems is responding to an increasing number of market opportunities.
News from TT electronic manufacturing services (TTems) (18 December 2007)
Memory architecture boosts bandwidth for TV
User Application Article The XDR memory architecture will allow Toshiba's HDTV chipset to deliver state-of-the-art image processing performance in its customers' HDTVs.
News from Rambus (18 December 2007)
LED driver gains a fractional advantage
Fourth mode of operation at 1.33x delivers higher average efficiency, without the need for the additional capacitor required by all existing four-mode charge pumps.
News from Catalyst Semiconductor (18 December 2007)
Conductive plastic screens in avionics
Premier PEI-140 maintains high temperature tolerance, chemical resistance and UL94V0 flammability rating for a cost-effective electronics shielding solution up to 85dB.
News from Chomerics Europe (18 December 2007)
LCD controller handles extra screen sizes
New options will create a greater range of LCDs sizes that will allow customers to development and design-in LCDs that meet their requirements.
News from Reach Technology (18 December 2007)
LCD controller maps out many languages
The RA8816 is a dot-matrix LCD driver that supports both character and graphics modes.
News from RAiO Technology (18 December 2007)
Printed electronics to spur disposable culture
Report provides a complete analysis of the new opportunities appearing in disposable electronics as the result of emerging low-cost devices. Brochure Available
News from NanoMarkets (18 December 2007)
Single-output switchers add medical options
The new SWS1000L can be supplied with a choice of 5, 12 or 24V output, and has a peak output power of 1224W on the 24V model. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (18 December 2007)
Amplifiers double the signal gain
Postamplifiers are intended for applications where the receiver optical subassemblies with low-cost/low-gain transimpedance amplifiers and/or PIN photodiodes are used.
News from Micrel (18 December 2007)
Low-cost serdes FPGAs available in volume
The LatticeECP2M devices are the industry's first low cost FPGAs to offer high-speed embedded serdes I/O, plus a pre-engineered physical coding sublayer block.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (18 December 2007)
OTDRs slot in to optimise test ranges
Each of the new OTDR modules provides a combination of price and performance suitable for the respective type of network under test.
News from JDSU (18 December 2007)
High power devices are made for RF and microwave
Attenuator and terminator feature low VSWRs at high frequencies, providing an excellent combination of power dissipation and performance in the RF and microwave bands.
News from IRC Advanced Film Division (18 December 2007)
Free workshops to explain clean design
Presentation subjects include cleaner design principles for both products and packaging, as well as an update on existing and future legislation.
News from Envirowise (18 December 2007)
DC/DC convertors move to the surface
Ericsson's DfM process has made it possible to develop surface-mount modules that comply with even the most demanding manufacturing processes.
News from Ericsson Power Modules (18 December 2007)
Compact protector enhances clamping performance
ESD protection device is ideal for safeguarding high speed data lines in portable applications such as cellphones, mp3 players, PDAs and digital cameras.
News from Mouser Electronics (18 December 2007)
Appointment targets Nordic expansion
Broadband Technology will serve as a strategic representative for Silicon Labs as the company expands its presence in the Nordics.
News from Silicon Laboratories (18 December 2007)
High-voltage supply is tested to extremes
Designer can now get all the engineering extras of the award winning high voltage power supply selected by project Icecube in one cost effective module.
News from Emco High Voltage Corp (18 December 2007)
Intel signs for RAID support
Intel has selected LSI to supply 3 and 6Gbit/s solutions for server and workstation products.
News from LSI Europe (18 December 2007)
Analysers ease component characterisation
The 6500B is a billed as a big step forward in the world of precision impedance analysers.
News from PDS Instruments (17 December 2007)
Easy start with Cypress PSoC devices
Kit provides an easy-to-use platform for a multitude of designs and includes four sections, each containing a separate PSoC device.
News from Mouser Electronics (17 December 2007)
Compression software expands frequency analysis
Gain compression application enables engineers to measure many frequencies easily and with extreme speed and accuracy.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (17 December 2007)
Acquisition adds GPS to RF expertise
The acquisition of u-Nav immediately expands Atheros' growing product portfolio in mobile wireless communications.
News from Atheros Communications (17 December 2007)
Bluetooth IC puts music and hands free on the road
User Application Article BlueCore5-Multimedia supports most Bluetooth profiles needed for a car application, such as the Bluetooth Audiovisual Remote Control Profile.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (17 December 2007)
Membership furthers near-field acceptance
EM Microelectronic joins other industry leaders in the NFC Forum to further develop the acceptance of NFC technology.
News from EM Microelectronic (17 December 2007)
Gigabit switches enable VME development
The rugged GBX24 is designed to meet the demanding requirements of network switching in harsh military/aerospace environments.
News from GE Fanuc Embedded Systems (17 December 2007)
Extenders send video 300m over Cat5
The UV(X)-16X series routes 16 individual input signals through a 2RU enclosure and extends them over UTP cable up to 300m.
News from Hall Research Technologies (17 December 2007)
Reverse option connector aids design flexibility
Connector range offers a fixing variant reversed from the usual orientation for use in environments where high vibration, shock and extremes of temperature are a consideration.
News from Harwin (17 December 2007)
Precision resistor networks use tantalum ultride
Tantalum ultride provides superior corrosion resistance to traditional nichrome films, as well as enhanced precision and stability.
News from IRC Advanced Film Division (17 December 2007)
Optical spectrum analyser finds the true SNR
The JDSU OSA-320 module has been engineered to test optical performance in the Agile Optical Network.
News from JDSU (17 December 2007)
J-leads save space in PCB connections
0.40mm-pitch board-to-board connectors feature a J-shaped SMT tail that provides 35% PCB width space savings versus standard gullwing style tails.
News from Molex UK (17 December 2007)
Forum membership helps shape WiMAX test kit
Participation in the forum's activities will play a large role in ensuring Keithley's solutions are consistent with the very latest needs of the market. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (17 December 2007)
Micro-USB receptacles save space onboard
Compared with Mini-USB receptacles, the Kycon KMMX Series offers a more compact footprint that allows for greater space-saving solutions in portable devices.
News from Kycon (17 December 2007)
Single-output supplies keep a low profile
An ideal choice for applications ranging from video/audio routers, datacomms, point of sale equipment, low power LED signs and lighting. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (17 December 2007)
Soldering system has the power to save energy
Fixed temperature system varies power to match the thermal demand of the device being soldered. Brochure Available
News from OK International (17 December 2007)
UWB chipset claims world's highest datarate
A comprehensive test of UWB products, conducted by octoScope, showed CWave's 1.35Gbit/s over-the-air signalling rate delivering 890Mbit/s application layer throughput.
News from Pulse-Link (17 December 2007)
Automotive sector to see huge LED growth
The LED value from external automotive lamps is predicted to rise from a third of the LED total to over a half by 2013.
News from IMS Research (17 December 2007)
Precision comparator saves space and power
Dual comparator operates down to 1.7V with less than 60uA maximum current consumption. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (17 December 2007)
Connectors put more contacts in less space
Nanominiature connectors with over 200 contacts help system designers to reduce the size of the products they use and even replace multiple devices with one tiny component.
News from Omnetics Connector Corp (17 December 2007)
OLED tile promises lighting efficiency
OLED prototype has achieved a luminous efficiency of more than 20 lumen/W at a brightness of 1000cd/m.
News from Osram Opto Semiconductors (17 December 2007)
Deal strengthens European coverage
Distribution deal with Rutronik also underlines Schurter's significant market position in electromechanical components. Brochure Available
News from Schurter Input Systems (17 December 2007)
Memory franchise has global coverage
Franchise agreement with Integrated Silicon Solution encompasses more than 60 new memory products.
News from Farnell (17 December 2007)
GPS testers update compliance
Support for OMA SUPL 1.0 is fundamentally important to the development dynamics of A-GPS applications.
News from Aeroflex (17 December 2007)
Ferroelectric RAM joins automotive club
Ideal for advanced powertrain systems, the FM25040A-GA offers fast writes, virtually unlimited endurance and low power.
News from Ramtron International (17 December 2007)
Seven-band antenna covers all laptop needs
User Application Article In addition to 3G Broadband Wireless, Antenova's full diversity seven-band antenna provides convenient next-generation 802.11n (draft) WLAN and Bluetooth connectivity.
News from Antenova (17 December 2007)
LED driver meets LCD panel-makers' needs
Designed for LCD TV backlight applications, the innovative AS3693 allows dimming of multiple segments of the LCD TV backlight, enabling highest contrast ratios and best picture quality.
News from austriamicrosystems (17 December 2007)
Database is cut down for mobile applications
Lightweight relational database management system is designed for the next generation of embedded systems and mobile devices.
News from Ittia (17 December 2007)
IP deal is of academic interest
Agreement underscores Qualcomm's commitment to technology universities and research institutes globally, with a focus on funding academic research.
News from Qualcomm (17 December 2007)
Processor modules take masses of storage onboard
Onboard mass storage provides even more performance and easier design than any other alternative in its price range.
News from Rabbit Semiconductor (17 December 2007)
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