News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 17 February
to Saturday 23 February 2008
MCU drops in to legacy slots and adds Flash
Although compatible with the original NXP S87C751 design, the TK87C751 offers double the RAM resources and 32x the program storage.
News from Tekmos (22 February 2008)
Tiny RF module targets 433MHz ISM band
The TinyOne Lite 433MHz offers customers a low-cost 433MHz radio solution for industrial applications up to 500m.
News from One RF Technology (22 February 2008)
Embedded controller saves power with a Geode
The GEME provides a fanless and completely sealed design to prevent dust contamination and to increase reliability, which ensures operational stability. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (22 February 2008)
Capacitors come with worldwide approvals
Product ranges include ceramic disc capacitors, multilayer ceramic dip capacitors, multilayer box capacitors, inductors and AC safety capacitors
News from Easby Electronics (22 February 2008)
Wide-input convertor has broad sensor appeal
No Latency Delta Sigma design allows the ADC to multiplex several inputs with no delay in reading the output data. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (22 February 2008)
Power supply designs are available online
Designers can download three new Design Ideas from the Power Integrations website all aimed at energy-efficient LED lighting applications. Brochure Available
News from Power Integrations (22 February 2008)
Varistors have very low leakage currents
Ideal for transient protection applications where power consumption is a primary concern. Brochure Available
News from AVX (22 February 2008)
Triacs maintain performance up to 150C
Devices enable the use of considerably smaller heatsinks, and also allow the end product to benefit from more reliable operation in hot environments.
News from STMicroelectronics (22 February 2008)
Algorithm eases embedded Flash debug
Flash Breakpoints overcome the limitations inherent in debugging ARM microcontrollers in Flash memory.
News from IAR Systems (22 February 2008)
Mixed-signal scopes bring logic to the benchtop
DL9000 Series MSO models allow for simultaneous multichannel monitoring of devices and electronic circuits that handle both digital and analogue signals.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (22 February 2008)
Mezzanine card supports old PowerPC code
Designed to provide modular, upgradeable, computing power for manufacturers of telecomms, defence, aerospace, homeland security and industrial automation equipment.
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing (22 February 2008)
Modulator tunes lasers up to 40Gbit/s
Reduced size InP MZ platform will allow Bookham to offer 40Gbit/s products in smaller footprints compared with existing 40Gbit/s offerings employing larger optics.
News from Bookham (22 February 2008)
Integrated RF front end shrinks WLAN applications
Single chip module supports a datarate of 54Mbit/s and is capable of delivering linear power at 16dBm for 802.11g WLAN applications, and 19dBm for 802.11b devices.
News from Admiral Microwaves (22 February 2008)
Isolated control board handles 24V signals
PCI board has 24 general purpose digital I/O lines and provides isolation between control signals and the host computer.
News from Amplicon (22 February 2008)
Antenna switch keeps RF systems in tune
The challenge of adding tuning capabilities to mobile devices has been on the whiteboards of antenna designers for many years.
News from Peregrine Semiconductor (22 February 2008)
Three-output power chips aid design flexibility
The three-channel devices allow designers to add new functionality without radically altering their existing core system design or adding numerous discrete devices.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies (22 February 2008)
Media processor gains CE 5.0 support
BSP takes full advantage of the DMS-02's fully programmable media processing array and dual ARM architecture to deliver maximum application and media performance.
News from 3DLabs Semiconductor (22 February 2008)
Video codec adds watermark authentication
Board is ideal for applications such as evidential video data collection where confidence in the source and authenticity of the original data is essential. Brochure Available
News from Advanced Micro Peripherals (22 February 2008)
Real-time clock is easy to interface
The EM3027/29 is an ultra-low-power CMOS real-time clock IC with a choice of I2C, SPI or three-wire serial interfaces.
News from Topline Components (22 February 2008)
Interface IP is optimised for 65nm process
HDMI IP portfolio includes a PHY and digital controller for both transmit and receive applications.
News from MIPS Technologies (22 February 2008)
MEMS mirrors cut switches in half
Compact size makes the Mini WSS a "single slot" solution that saves shelf space on equipment racks, in turn reducing real estate costs within data centres
News from JDSU (22 February 2008)
Common format keeps power in mind
User Application Article Accent has successfully taped out a low-power RFID application design using the Common Power Format based Cadence Low-Power Solution.
News from Cadence Design Systems (22 February 2008)
Silver service for Windows development
Microsoft promoted Plextek from a registered member to a Silver Partner as a result of its breadth of embedded software design expertise.
News from Plextek (22 February 2008)
Coax contacts perform up to microwave
High frequency coax contacts are engineered with a "float mount" design to ensure low VSWR at microwave frequencies.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Sabritec (22 February 2008)
Mobile phone charger design keeps it green
Reference design exceeds Energy Star requirements for high active-mode power efficiency and low standby-mode power consumption.
News from ON Semiconductor (22 February 2008)
Thermal management makes burn-in more accurate
User Application Article Intelligent socket integrates heater, heatsink and thermal sensor, which calculates the precise amount of heat, or cooling, needed to maintain a device at a programmed temperature.
News from Antares Advanced Test Technologies (21 February 2008)
Embedded soft core processor adds uClinux option
Support allows developers to rapidly implement control systems in a design flow that builds on Lattice's open source embedded solutions approach.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (21 February 2008)
Pigtail assembly saves space in RF design
The Mini-CQMA to U.FL assembly is an ideal choice for connecting an antenna to a wireless card.
News from Anoison Electronics (21 February 2008)
Four-channel equaliser runs at Express speed
Provides high-speed signal transmission over backplanes and cables used in storage area networking, switch fabrics, comms infrastructure and automated test equipment.
News from National Semiconductor (21 February 2008)
Easy connection for embedded Ethernet
Ethernet controller for embedded applications provides a glueless connection to most common 16 and 32bit microprocessors and microcontrollers.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (21 February 2008)
MOSFETs cut on-resistance and gate charge
STripFET technology makes use of very high equivalent cell density and smaller cell features to achieve extremely low on-resistance and losses, while using less silicon area.
News from STMicroelectronics (21 February 2008)
Tiny switch is big on feedback
The Micon 5 is the smallest of all Rafi keyswitches and sets the benchmark in miniaturisation while safeguarding switching reliability and excellent tactile and acoustic properties.
News from Texim Europe (21 February 2008)
Oscillators save space for the same performance
TCXO offers similar phase noise performance to Vectron's proven VTC4 and VTC1 TCXOs in a 50% smaller package.
News from Vectron International (21 February 2008)
Transceiver boosts short-reach bandwidth
Optical transceiver supports the SFF-8431 specification for enhanced 10Gbit/s SFP+ as well as the SFF-8472 specification for DMI in optical transceivers. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (21 February 2008)
Mezzanine card provides 10Gbit/s link
Open-standard form factor module solves the problem of connecting real-time embedded systems to extreme high-speed Ethernet networks.
News from AdvancedIO Systems (21 February 2008)
Amp expands scope of PXI systems
Instrumentation amplifier is designed to expand the measurement range of PXI digitisers and analogue inputs.
News from Tegam (21 February 2008)
High-voltage supply drives instrument design
Modular PCB-mounting high-voltage power supply is configured to drive quadrupoles used in mass spectrometers and electrostatic lens applications.
News from Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp (21 February 2008)
Small-form-factor platforms for the long term
Small form factor embedded computing solutions for a range of industrial applications now carry the assurance of extended availability.
News from GE Fanuc Embedded Systems (21 February 2008)
Novel RTOS expands microcontroller appeal
The port of the embOS operating system from Segger to the AVR32 takes full advantage of the advanced architecture of the AVR32.
News from Atmel Corporation (21 February 2008)
More options for high-speed PCI digitiser
Designed in a short PCI-card format, the Acquiris 8bit digitiser can be used in all standard PCI bus slots, whether long or short.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (21 February 2008)
Vector signal generators upgrade to HSPA+
Software option handles comprehensive physical layer tests on HSPA+ receivers, baseband modules and RF front ends. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (21 February 2008)
DAC takes control of power parameters
I2C-controlled 4bit current DAC features two output channels that are explicitly designed for power-supply margin testing and adjustment.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (21 February 2008)
Near-IR photodetector and preamp come together
The ODA-6W-100M is a high-sensitivity device that is more compact than discrete solutions, making it ideal for assembly in tight or limited spaces.
News from Opto Diode (21 February 2008)
Parity check IP is optimised for Xilinx FPGAs
LDPC platform IP powers a family of fully standard and proprietary LDPC solutions such as WiMAX mobile, Wi-Fi-11n, DVB-S2/T2, DTMB and powerline communication.
News from R-Interface (21 February 2008)
Expansion devices add more lines to PCI Express
PCI Express expansion devices deliver high-performance reliable industrial-grade PCI Express-based connectivity.
News from Oxford Semiconductor (21 February 2008)
Clock recovery chip enables 10Gbit/s comms
Single-chip device integrates patented analogue signal processing EDC technology with XFI-compliant transmit and receive CDRs in a compact 7 x 7mm QFN package.
News from Inphi Corp (20 February 2008)
PCI Express switch handles intense graphics
User Application Article AMD's innovative high-end ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 dual-GPU graphics cards for extreme-gaming enthusiasts use the PLX ExpressLane PEX 8547 PCIe switch.
News from PLX Technology Europe (20 February 2008)
PXI controllers address hybrid testing
3U PXI controllers can control bench-top instruments through different interfaces (including LXI, GPIB, USB and serial) by integrating multiple I/O interfaces. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (20 February 2008)
PU resins take the stress out of assembly
Two-part polyurethane resins are supplied in universal cartridges and can be dispensed using a standard mastic gun. Brochure Available
News from Rapid Electronics (20 February 2008)
Tester prepares for Long Term Evolution
Tester is designed to address the challenges of 3GPP LTE (3G Long Term Evolution) network infrastructure development test and roll-out.
News from Aeroflex (20 February 2008)
Low-cost FPGAs start under a buck
New Igloo AGL015 and ProASIC3 A3P015 FPGAs provide lower cost, lower power alternative to low-density FPGAs and CPLDs in consumer, medical, comms and industrial applications
News from Actel Europe (20 February 2008)
Constant-current LED driver runs from 48V input
Buck convertor can drive up to ten 50mA LEDs in a single series string from a 48V input, making it ideal for industrial and LED signage applications. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (20 February 2008)
Transceiver saves power for telemetry
The SX1211 UHF transceiver is optimised for designs in the unlicensed industrial, scientific and medical frequency bands from 868to 870 and 902 to 928MHz.
News from Solid State Supplies (20 February 2008)
Rockers perform in testing environments
Rugged high-performance sealed rocker switches are designed to meet the international submersion specification IP68. Brochure Available
News from Live Electronics (20 February 2008)
TCP/IP stack extends to IPv6 coverage
Because NetX Duo is an IPv4 and IPv6 dual TCP/IP stack, it can handle both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols as well as being highly optimised for performance-critical embedded devices. Brochure Available
News from Express Logic (20 February 2008)
Fixed-point controllers are floating alternative
DSCs bring savings in time to market and manufacturing costs, enabling developers to design energy-efficient, less expense industrial applications.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (20 February 2008)
Baseband processor adds uClinux option
SiTel is one of only a few companies to offer the popular and free-to-download uClinux OS on a 16bit platform, enabling cost-effective yet high-performance solutions.
News from SiTel Semiconductor (20 February 2008)
Chipset upgrades AMD power supplies
Control IC enables designers to migrate from AMD processors requiring a parallel VID to SVID processors without the need to change the motherboard.
News from International Rectifier (20 February 2008)
Tunable transponder moves to smaller format
The 2.2 x 3in footprint enables network equipment manufacturers to increase port density, placing two SFF transponders on a card where only one LFF would fit.
News from Bookham (20 February 2008)
Switching matrix creates complex RF test systems
Economical modular switch and control platform can be used in applications from simple RF switching all the way to complex EMC systems. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (20 February 2008)
High quality power equipment online
Website promises faster more efficient access to information about electronic controllers, wound components and electrical regulators. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (19 February 2008)
Powerful ATE turns to battery reliability
Intepro has developed an automatic test system designed to test batteries by performing charge and discharge cycles while monitoring key battery parameters in real time.
News from Intepro UK (19 February 2008)
Systematic verification boosts productivity
Process systematically delivers predictable, repeatable verification results for complex modules and IP, accelerating the gap-free formal verification that ensures first-time error-free operation.
News from OneSpin Solutions (19 February 2008)
Signal generators bring diversity to 3GPP LTE
By including the latest revisions of the 3GPP LTE standard in the firmware for its signal generators, Rohde and Schwarz offers highly flexible testing for LTE equipment. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (19 February 2008)
Data management system controls Cadence libraries
User Application Article Students will use the SOS viaDFII design data management (DM) system to version control and manage Cadence Virtuoso libraries and to easily collaborate with other team members.
News from ClioSoft (19 February 2008)
Relays handle higher currents
Large silver alloy contacts and heavy multistranded swinger wires all the way down to the contacts carry the current load and reduce the heat in the springs.
News from Picker Components Corp (19 February 2008)
Li-ion fuel gauge drives its own display
The DS2788 is ideal for displaying the remaining battery capacity of power tools, e-bikes, portable household appliances and ultramobile PCs.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (19 February 2008)
Active matrix OLEDs offer alternative to LCDs
High contrast ratio, microsecond response times and an unlimited viewing angle make AMOLED displays particularly suitable for applications involving video playback. Brochure Available
News from Densitron Display Solutions (19 February 2008)
EM design software maximises speaker sensitivity
User Application Article Loudspeaker manufacturer B+W originally attempted to create its own electromagnetic design software, but now uses the Vector Fields Opera package.
News from Vector Fields (19 February 2008)
Kit develops ARM designs for prototyping
ARM design kit is billed as a huge leap forward in the level of peripherals and functionality delivered by an off-the-shelf development board.
News from Bluewater Systems (19 February 2008)
Ethernet switch has rugged designs covered
PICMG 2.16 compliant 6U CompactPCI managed Ethernet switch has 24 link ports and two 10GbE XFP uplink connections.
News from Kontron UK (19 February 2008)
Handheld radio test set becomes spectrum analyser
Spectrum analyser option allows users to see the signal they are receiving instead of just the frequency.
News from Aeroflex (19 February 2008)
Switches keep it quiet on the air
Series 95 pushbuttons are designed specifically for silent operation within studios and broadcast environments. Brochure Available
News from EAO (19 February 2008)
Memory coolers take heat pipes onboard
Heat pipe efficiently transports the heat from the memory module onto the detached aluminium heatsink on top of the module.
News from Nexus Technology (19 February 2008)
Bus adapters bring WiMAX to workstations
Adapters allow the use of PCMCIA cards in any workstation that has an available PCI slot but does not have a built in PCMCIA port.
News from Elan Digital Systems (19 February 2008)
PSU design saves power for game consoles
Reference design achieves standby-mode power consumption of less than 1W - exceeding CEC, Energy Star and European COC requirements.
News from ON Semiconductor (19 February 2008)
Software development extends to latest PowerPCs
Software development solutions are ideally suited to the networking markets for which the AMCC PowerPC 405EX and 405EXr were designed. Brochure Available
News from Green Hills Software (19 February 2008)
Portable charger is flexible about inputs
Features a DC input from 10.8 to 30V making it suitable for both 12 and 24V battery systems and a 100-240V AC input enabling its use on worldwide mains networks.
News from PIV Technology (19 February 2008)
Consumer boom is sweet music to EMS sector
Analysis concludes finds that the growing demand for consumer electronics will increase the outsourcing trend in the industry.
News from Frost and Sullivan (19 February 2008)
Desktop appliance hosts secure networking
Designed and developed for SIs, OEMs and software developers who want to expand edge networking applications for their security-conscious customers.
News from Portwell Technology (19 February 2008)
Get the whole picture in Munich
Practically every leading electronics company will be represented at Electronica, many showing new products and applications.
News from Electronica (19 February 2008)
SMT platform philosophy spawns solar cells
DEK has developed a new range of highly modular PV cell manufacturing solutions to accommodate the demanding needs of the industry going forward.
News from DEK (19 February 2008)
Regulators and differential amplifiers in stock
Farnell now stocks over 2000 National Semiconductor parts from the company's high-performance analogue portfolio.
News from Farnell (19 February 2008)
South African connection expands manufacturing
Prism selected a South African partner because this offers a number of advantages.
News from Prism Electronics (19 February 2008)
Audio analyser turns to production testing
HST 2.0 software allows users to test almost any type of audio device - amplifiers, DACs, ADCs, signal processors, MP3/DVD players etc - quickly and easily.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (18 February 2008)
LEDs are among the highest flux emitters
New 1 and 3W high-power LEDs deliver high luminosity, long operating life and system efficiency in a broad range of designs.
News from Everlight Electronics (18 February 2008)
Novel approach to in-circuit testing
Technology is a hybrid between two established test methodologies in today's electronic manufacturing test environment: boundary scan and VTEP vectorless testing.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (18 February 2008)
MOSFETs cut on resistance and gate charge
Power MOSFET devices optimise DC/DC conversion and reduce power losses at critical current levels.
News from ON Semiconductor (18 February 2008)
DIN rail enclosure comes with 30% extra capacity
Additional length allows users to include larger electronic printed circuits in a single enclosure.
News from Camden Electronics (18 February 2008)
TUV Rheinland and TUV SUD move to merger
Combined technical services group will emply 25,000 people, with core competencies in testing, inspection, certification and training.
News from TUV Rheinland of North America (18 February 2008)
Novel amp design upgrades automotive audio
Class AB power amplifier offers 40% reduction in output noise voltage and a 75% reduction in total harmonic distortion compared with previous generation devices.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (18 February 2008)
Half-brick convertors need little cooling
Ideal for engineers designing low-airflow high-temperature, 48V power architectures, for telecomms, wireless, industrial and many other applications. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (18 February 2008)
Entry-level spectrum analyser has WiMAX covered
Analyser is the only instrument in its class to support the WLAN, WiMAX and WCDMA standards. Brochure Available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (18 February 2008)
Aqueous cleaners keep it green
Systems are fully self-contained: the cleaning and rinse fluids are recirculated through fine filters, which capture any contaminates.
News from Contax (18 February 2008)
Multilayer ceramic chips run to microwave
Low ESR helps reduce power consumption in mobile phones, basestations and telecommunications equipment, particularly RF power amplifiers.
News from Murata Electronics (UK) (18 February 2008)
Multilayer ceramic capacitors avoid flashover
Innovative arc prevention coating process covers the surface of the dielectric without encroaching onto the termination material.
News from HolyStone (Europe) (18 February 2008)
Brackets simplify access to USB headers
Product line provides three mounting options for adding USB type A ports: a low profile PCI bracket, a standard PCI bracket and a panel mount bracket.
News from Sealevel Systems (18 February 2008)
Miniature connectors move to another level
0.635mm-pitch connector family is certified on the Qualified Products List for MIL-DTL-32139, and is suitable for military/aerospace and high-end industrial equipment.
News from Omnetics Connector Corp (18 February 2008)
Ceramic crystals come in ultraminiature packages
Series includes Bliley's 2.5 x 2.0mm package (16 to 60MHz frequency range), and the 3.2 x 2.5mm (13 to 54MHz frequency range).
News from Bliley Technologies (18 February 2008)
Graphics processor plays games with less heat
GPUs deliver optimal balance between performance and power on-the-fly for thin and light notebook PCs and small form factor PCs.
News from S3 Graphics (18 February 2008)
Oscillators handle more heat
The new CXOMHT oscillators are high-temperature versions of the CXOM range and offer high stability and fast startup.
News from Euroquartz (18 February 2008)
Module expands field tester to 40Gbit/s
Platform provides the market's most complete service installation and maintenance test solution from 1.5Mbit/s up to 40Gbit/s.
News from JDSU (18 February 2008)
Testers are chosen for WiMAX compliance testing
Aeroflex/AT4 wireless MINT223x protocol conformance test system and AT4 wireless MINT T2110 radio conformance test system are named official test equipment for WiMAX Certification.
News from Aeroflex (18 February 2008)
Netrwork software joins the ZigBee Pro league
Daintree's SNA provides the industry's most comprehensive solution for both the development and deployment of IEEE802.15.4 and ZigBee systems.
News from Daintree Networks (18 February 2008)
Board brings new life to 5.25in form factor
Supports Intel Core2 Duo, Core Duo, Core Solo and Celeron M processors offering a wide range of performance, price and power.
News from Aaeon (18 February 2008)
Boards are made for SSARF system
ACW has helped develop and produce four separate PCBs, which will form part of the new SSARF product, to be built at Thales' optronics facility in Glasgow.
News from ACW Technology (18 February 2008)
Alliance creates accord in Linux handset design
Combination of Wind River's Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition with the Access Linux Platform forms open and flexible Linux-based platform for mobile devices.
News from Wind River Systems (18 February 2008)
Core library is optimised for ASIC prototyping
Users of the Synplicity's HAPS ASIC prototyping system can readily download and synthesise a large set of very advanced and mature IP cores from the GRLIB IP core library.
News from Gaisler Research (18 February 2008)
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