News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 March
to Saturday 15 March 2008
Vehicle computer allows easy upgrades
Aaeon's AEC-6905 fanless embedded controller provides one PCI slot and two PC/104+ slots for easy expansion.
News from Aaeon (14 March 2008)
Photodetector-preamplifier has a large active area
Ideal for applications such as fluorescence, microscopy and analytical chemistry, the detector is designed for easy integration into new and existing systems.
News from Opto Diode (14 March 2008)
RF upconvertor delivers high-quality output
A new high-performance, multioctave RF upconvertor delivers a spectrally pure RF output yielding a highly flexible input and output frequency range selection.
News from NuWaves (14 March 2008)
Ceramic resonators save IC space
Murata's CSTCE-XT ceramic resonators have built-in ceramic resonators with built-in load capacitors to reduce component count and save space in USB 2.0 controller IC driver circuits.
News from Murata Electronics (UK) (14 March 2008)
Mini-ITX motherboard delivers impressive graphics
The i965GM-DCQI offers accelerated graphics based on Intel GME965 and Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processors combined with system memory of up to 4Gbyte dual channel DDR2 667 SDRAM.
News from Advansus (14 March 2008)
Decoder implementations provide surround sound
aacPlus V1 is a superset of AAC that adds spectral band replication (SBR), a bandwidth extension technique that enables audio codecs to deliver the same quality at half the bit rate.
News from Tensilica (14 March 2008)
Power supplies handle 1450W peaks
Lambda's digitally controlled modules incorporate an integrated magnetics transformer that allows for small size and increased efficiency. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (14 March 2008)
Embedded Linux eases video streaming
User Application Article Developers are able to focus on building the core value of each product, instead of platform-specific maintenance.
News from Trolltech (14 March 2008)
Configurable processor powers HD radio
User Application Article Baseband processor is based on a design by iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer and licensor of HD Radio technology and a Tensilica processor reseller.
News from Tensilica (14 March 2008)
USB scopes are multifunction instruments
Palm-sized PS2000 adapters offer two scope channels and a built-in signal generator that can produce standard library-stored or user-defined waveforms.
News from Saelig Company (14 March 2008)
Fractional charge pump boosts LED drive efficiency
The CAT3637 is optimised for applications with one bank of five or six identical LED channels, a typical configuration for larger LED screen portable products.
News from Catalyst Semiconductor (14 March 2008)
Connectors correct axial and radial misalignment
Blind-mate connectors can handle frequencies up to 40GHz and are available in several different configurations to meet the needs of high-frequency applications.
News from Mouser Electronics (14 March 2008)
Japanese lab to call on European expertise
The 7 layers laboratories in Japan will be fully equipped with modern test equipment for cellular technologies.
News from 7 layers (14 March 2008)
Platforms to follow multicore roadmap
GE Fanuc has already begun work on developing new products based on Cavium's recently announced 5400 and 5600 silicon.
News from GE Fanuc Embedded Systems (14 March 2008)
Step-down DC/DC controller is most frugal
Drawing only 30uA in sleep mode, the LTC3834/-1 is ideal for preserving battery energy in "always-on" automotive systems or battery-powered devices. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (14 March 2008)
Starter kit spans wide Flash MCU range
Supports Atmel tinyAVR, megaAVR, AVR XMEGA and AVR32 UC3 product families.
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (14 March 2008)
DC/DC convertors shrink to chip-scale packages
More compact packaging option also reduces noise compared with traditional packaging with bond wires.
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies (14 March 2008)
Network bypass targets appliance OEMs
Modular intelligent network bypass has extensive management capabilities and allows flexibility by supporting four independent interface segments in various combinations.
News from Interface Masters Technologies (14 March 2008)
H3C signs for faster networking
IDT network search engines and search accelerators will provide H3C with higher bandwidth and network intelligence.
News from IDT (14 March 2008)
Infineon acquisition to boost disk-drive IC range
Assets and intellectual property from the Infineon HDD business include product designs, related software, inventory and test equipment.
News from LSI Europe (14 March 2008)
Conformal coatings for Southern Africa
PEM Technologies will help to further strengthen HumiSeal's presence in the region and develop its coatings business.
News from HumiSeal Europe (14 March 2008)
Alliance to leverage laptop buying power
Main objective is to optimise its manufacturing costs for embedded computers using Quanta's purchasing and production conditions.
News from Kontron UK (14 March 2008)
Pick and place machines meet software
Enhanced machine interfaces are now available for vPlan - Valor's advanced process engineering tool - on Assembleon's A-Series, M-Series and X-Series machines.
News from Assembléon (14 March 2008)
Soldering machine offers fine temperature control
Using the new temperature profile control software, up to 20 temperature set values can be stored per profile and four independent profiles can be saved on the VP 400.
News from Contax (13 March 2008)
Resistors maximise energy conversion efficiency
The high power density of these new resistors allows the size of circuit boards to be reduced, which in turn increases manufacturing throughput and reduces material costs. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe (13 March 2008)
JPEG2000 hardware provides compression boost
JPEG2000 is a wavelet-based digital imaging compression standard, replacing the original discrete cosine transform-based JPEG compression method.
News from 4DSP (13 March 2008)
Filter protects sensitive electronics
Since the feed through contacts are not soldered directly to the capacitor, thermal stress points have been virtually eliminated. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (13 March 2008)
Audio IP achieves submicron approval
MIPS Technologies' 96dB Audio IP Codec is the world's first true above-96dB Hi-Fi quality, ultra low-power and compact-area audio IP to be silicon-proven in deep submicron processes.
News from MIPS Technologies (13 March 2008)
Design software reduces manual layout
UniPlan is a hierarchical floorplanner, UniPlace is a custom placement tool, UniRoute is an automatic shape-based router and UniEdit is an interactive editor.
News from Pulsic (13 March 2008)
Enclosures protect sensitive network cables
Special cable guides are built into the cabinets and racks to ensure that cables are bend-radius managed and cannot come into contact with sharp or angular edges, even in high-density environments.
News from ADC Krone (13 March 2008)
Rugged cable delivers high-definition video
Belden's VideoFlex FRNC 1855ENx can be used inside or outside as it is UV-resistant and flexible in temperatures as low as -40C.
News from Belden CDT Electronics (13 March 2008)
Design upgrade maximises IC throughput
The combination of increasing IC complexity and shrinking semiconductor features is driving increased demand for design and manufacturing-related compute resources.
News from Synopsys (13 March 2008)
LED switches deliver uniform brightness
B3W-9 LED swtiches are suitable for use in applications requiring visual feedback, including test and measurement, office automation, amusement, industrial controls and medical devices.
News from Omron Electronics (13 March 2008)
Mezzanine module has fast-access hard drive
AdvancedMC module provides up to 146Gbyte of SAS hard disk storage for critical applications that demand leading edge system storage capabilities.
News from GE Fanuc Embedded Systems (13 March 2008)
Solid-state drive expands scope of VMEbus SBC
Rugged 6U single-slot VME SBC offers up to 1.4GHz of processing power via the PowerPC MPC7448 processor, the highest performing Freescale PowerPC.
News from Aitech Defense Systems (13 March 2008)
Middleware makes light of network equipment design
High-availability standards-based middleware speeds the construction of robust, high-performance applications that integrate hardware and system software components into a cohesive platform.
News from Enea Embedded Technology (13 March 2008)
German reseller to drive power expansion
B+w Electronic Systems is set to become the exclusive reseller, system designer and manufacturer of Lineage Power based systems in EMEA markets.
News from Lineage Power Corporation (13 March 2008)
Cable assembly covers Chinese quality shortfall
User Application Article A bespoke semirigid coax cable assembly is produced at very short notice for a company that supplies high-technology solutions to utility companies throughout Scandinavia.
News from Quadrant Connections (13 March 2008)
Resistors promise powerful performance
Rapid has an extensive range of carbon composition and aluminium clad wirewound resistors from Arcol. Brochure Available
News from Rapid Electronics (13 March 2008)
Cadence acquires Chip Estimate
Chip Estimate customers will benefit significantly from the synergies and opportunities created by the combination of the companies.
News from Cadence Design Systems (13 March 2008)
Laser sensors provide high speed motion detection
Navigation sensors enable designers to develop mice that are easy to use and provide precise tracking on a broad range of surfaces. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (13 March 2008)
IR controller IC is first with Flash memory
In addition to the Flash memory, several new design features have been added to the series, including innovative new enhanced IR learning remote functionality.
News from Zilog (13 March 2008)
Wave solder analyser in improved
System now directly measures the key process parameter of printed circuit board wave solder immersion depth.
News from SolderStar (13 March 2008)
Analyser improves on phase noise and jitter
Well suited for designers and manufacturers of RF and microwave wireless communications systems, high-speed digital circuits and aerospace/defence applications.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (13 March 2008)
Filters clean up mil/aero supplies
EMI filters satisfy the Department of Defense's "commercial-off-the-shelf" directive in terms of low cost, high performance and satisfaction of stringent military and avionics industry requirements.
News from VPT (13 March 2008)
Open computing specifications explained
Guide provides a detailed introduction to AdvancedTCA, MicroTCA and AdvancedMC standards, as well as presenting Schroff's comprehensive range of associated packaging solutions.
News from Schroff UK (13 March 2008)
High-speed interfaces display flexibility
Low-power devices support data signalling rates up to 2.7Gbit/s to accommodate DisplayPort and high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) speeds.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (13 March 2008)
CompactPCI board tackles industrial control
SBC combines Intel's multicore technology with a flexible mezzanine card extension and rugged design to provide exceptional performance in industrial applications.
News from MEN Mikro Elektronik (13 March 2008)
Power devices don low-profile packages
Package exhibits the same low thermal impedance as the traditional TO-220, yet stands less than 10mm above the PCB - half the height of the 45-year-old package design. Brochure Available
News from Power Integrations (12 March 2008)
Adhesives are specially formulated for LCDs
Single-component LCD adhesives feature excellent resistance to yellowing, with increased light transmission and accurate colour rendering.
News from Intertronics (12 March 2008)
Media bus supports in-car networks
The MB91F467M targets car audio applications and acts as a gateway between the MOST bus and up to ten I2S interfaces.
News from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (12 March 2008)
DSP handles voice, video and data
User Application Article The Surf DSP-24 provides simultaneous support for voice, video and data running on a single DSP.
News from Surf Communication Solutions (12 March 2008)
Data convertor provides efficiency boost
Pentek's Model 7150 high-speed data convertor is suitable for anyone seeking to detect very small signals across a wide range of frequencies.
News from Pentek (12 March 2008)
Transceiver passes FlexRay test
With the high-speed FlexRay network communications system, carmakers can introduce advanced features that are transforming safety and comfort in the car.
News from NXP Semiconductors (12 March 2008)
Frequency synthesisers survive satellite use
The most fundamental benefit of UltraCMOS products for space applications is its ability to integrate RF, mixed signal analogue and digital on the same device.
News from Peregrine Semiconductor (12 March 2008)
LED backlight reduces costs and thickness
Backlight design employs side-firing LEDs that focus their light into a high-performance light guide.
News from Global Lighting Technologies (12 March 2008)
Crimp format connector on the rails
The requirement for high-speed transmission of signals and data within trains has led rolling-stock designers to incorporate Ethernet communication links into modern rail vehicles.
News from Harting (12 March 2008)
Thermally conductive compound for US PCs
User Application Article TC-5121 gives customers robust thermal performance and high reliability at a better price than most other intermediate-performance compounds.
News from Dow Corning (12 March 2008)
Point-of-load regulators supply intermediate buses
Complete DC/DC systems include a DC/DC controller IC, power switches, inductor, compensation circuitry and input and output bypass capacitors. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (12 March 2008)
IC design suite is improved all round
Significant upgrade to Tanner EDA's Windows-based tool suite for analogue and mixed-signal IC and MEMS design.
News from EDA Solutions (12 March 2008)
Potting compound covers complex contours
MasterSil 151 has superior electrical insulation properties, high tensile strength and superb optical clarity.
News from Master Bond (12 March 2008)
Embedded systems design explained
Book covers debugging, interfacing, assembly language, overviews of interrupts and multitasking, networks and software development tools.
News from Solid State Supplies (12 March 2008)
Boundary scan verifies audio console quality
User Application Article DiGiCo uses boundary-scan test to verify the assembly of the 10-layer surface-mount PCB at the heart of its audio mixing consoles. Brochure Available
News from JTAG Technologies (12 March 2008)
Load switches offer multiple slew-rate options
The FPF1007-9 family features slew-rate times of 10us, 80us and 1ms, providing the designer flexibility in choosing the slew rate that best fits their application.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (12 March 2008)
Cases offer easy maintenance access
StarCases are particularly suitable for industrial electronic systems and have many novel design features.
News from OKW Enclosures (12 March 2008)
Simulation is cool answer for supercomputer lab
User Application Article CFD simulations save money by determining exactly how much cooling capacity is required to handle current and projected thermal loads. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (12 March 2008)
Two independent CANs come together
IndustryPack Module includes two channels of Controller Area Network.
News from Dynamic Engineering (12 March 2008)
Programmable baseband gains WiMAX personality
Personality pack provides complete IEEE802.16 functionality, from the RF interface through to the central processor interface.
News from Coresonic (11 March 2008)
Software simplifies M2M communication
The iWow M2M Open Protocol (iMOP) software stack eliminates the need for an external microcontroller to control the data sending.
News from iWow Connections (11 March 2008)
Design analysis spots submicron defects
SpyGlass-DFT DSM is designed to address the problems associated with timing closure due to at-speed DFT.
News from Atrenta (11 March 2008)
Smart card IC suits ticketing systems
After upgrading the system infrastructure, service operators can easily switch Mifare Plus-powered cards in the field to a higher security level without the need to revoke or re-issue the cards.
News from NXP Semiconductors (11 March 2008)
Batteries power space truck
User Application Article Saft has designed, developed and supplied all eight onboard primary and rechargeable batteries required for the ATV Jules Verne. Brochure Available
News from Saft Space and Defence Batteries (11 March 2008)
Terminal block catalogue brings buyers up to date
The Euroclamp catalogue contains 168 colour pages and displays a photo of each connector, plus a dimensional layout for the part's footprint.
News from Switchtec (11 March 2008)
Codec support cuts system costs
H.264 SVC creates a single encoded video stream that can be "scaled" to support varying levels of resolutions, frame rates and quality.
News from Stretch (11 March 2008)
RFID system provides cut-price security
TDC's SkyeModule M4 RFID solution supports American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa payment methods.
News from TDC (Telecom Design Communications) (11 March 2008)
Development system eases PCB debugging
User Application Article The XJTAG system has been used by engineers at Curtiss-Wright's video and graphics group in Letchworth, UK, to debug and test its latest range of printed circuit boards.
News from XJTAG (11 March 2008)
DSP aids mine detection
User Application Article The PHMD system developed by Qinetiq used a pulse induction metal detector combined with a ground penetrating radar (GPR) array to discriminate between minimum metal mines and metal clutter.
News from Sundance Multiprocessor Technology (11 March 2008)
Exerciser/analyser handles nonstandard interfaces
SPI Xpress provides very fast signal analysis for debug, analysis, programming and testing of chips and electronic boards that use SPI for chip-to-chip communications.
News from Saelig Company (11 March 2008)
Enclosure is cool choice for mission-critical kit
Integrated two-phase liquid cooling system means designers can package significantly more electronics capability into a smaller, lighter, more power efficient enclosure.
News from SprayCool (11 March 2008)
Board connectors boost contact density
Available configured from 10 to 100 terminations with RoHS-compliant gold or tin finish, phosphor-bronze contact material and high-temperature UL94V0 thermoplastic housing.
News from Harwin (11 March 2008)
Processor companion takes crystal onboard
Combines 64Kbit of nonvolatile ferroelectric RAM with an enhanced real-time clock/calendar and integrated 32kHz watch crystal.
News from Ramtron International (11 March 2008)
Polymer potting agent is easy to work
Can be cured in much greater section thickness than most conventional UV type systems, making it ideal for potting and encapsulation applications.
News from Master Bond (11 March 2008)
Display system block improves mobile multimedia
Proprietary technology provides high-quality contrast optimisation for a wide range of mobile consumer and prosumer devices.
News from QuickLogic (11 March 2008)
Acquisition expands time and frequency business
Pendulum Instruments and its subsidiaries will continue to operate under their own brand and under the leadership of their current management team.
News from Orolia (11 March 2008)
Microconnection businesses are united
Miyachi, Miyachi Peco, Miyachi Unitek and Unitek Eapro ranges come together under the Miyachi Europe banner.
News from Miyachi Europe Corporation (11 March 2008)
ASIC family uses 65nm CMOS process
The TC320 ASIC family combines a low-k dielectric with up to eight levels of copper and one level of aluminium interconnect.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (11 March 2008)
Programmable devices add ADC calibration
Fusion PSC calibration intellectual property eliminates the additional discrete ADCs and prescalers often required to achieve higher levels of accuracy.
News from Actel Europe (11 March 2008)
Safety testing explained on CD
Free CD features comprehensive technical information, specifications and details about Clare's range of electrical safety testing instrumentation. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments (11 March 2008)
Protection racket targets USB charging circuits
Integrated overvoltage protector is dedicated to USB charging applications for portable and consumer devices.
News from ON Semiconductor (11 March 2008)
White LED driver integrates audio circuitry
Device combines a negative charge pump with a fully differential bridged audio amplifier and two low-noise low-dropout current regulators.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (11 March 2008)
Building blocks create multiphase power systems
Power stage is optimised for very low EMI, eliminating the need for power-hungry external snubber circuits in EMI-sensitive designs such as consumer game consoles.
News from International Rectifier (11 March 2008)
Thermal printer saves panel space
The Seiko APU-9347 printer includes a printer mechanism, auto-cutter, controller board and cabling in one compact unit.
News from Trident (11 March 2008)
Agreement brings new graphics cards to Europe
Graphics cards based on the Chrome 400 series will be released to European customers through Memorysolution's distribution channels and will feature GDDR2 and GDDR3 memory from Qimonda.
News from S3 Graphics (10 March 2008)
Software eases circuit and schematic design
Nexxim offers statistical analysis and transient simulation capabilities that allow engineers to rapidly simulate high-speed serial channel behaviour.
News from Ansoft Europe (10 March 2008)
Microcontrollers optimise USB charging
Gaming peripherals such as joysticks require a number of analogue to digital conversion channels and several PWM channels to drive force-feedback motors.
News from Atmel Corporation (10 March 2008)
VoIP chipsets support Microsoft codec
The RT audio codec offers TI's OEM customers compatibility with Microsoft unified communications platform.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (10 March 2008)
ATCA connectors take power onboard
ATCA power connectors are 30-pin devices that include eight power contacts for transmission of up to 16A.
News from Yamaichi Electronics (10 March 2008)
Distributor to spearhead European expansion
The Nexlase team offers the experience and expertise to support customers as they develop innovative processes with Mobius breakthrough technology.
News from Mobius Photonics (10 March 2008)
Instrument spots visible faults in optical fibre
The VLF-280 is a handheld battery-powered stabilised fibre optic laser source that emits visible (red) light at 650nm.
News from Scitec Instruments (10 March 2008)
Connector deal offers product interoperability
Impact provides significant channel performance headroom for future system upgradeability in both traditional backplane and midplane architectures.
News from Molex UK (10 March 2008)
Power management IC manages car accessories
MOST technology allows a range of multimedia devices, such as CD or DVD players, car radios and personal navigation devices, to be added to a car with minimal effort.
News from STMicroelectronics (10 March 2008)
Basic motherboard handles high-end graphics
The Kontron KT780/ATX is specially designed for high-volume OEM systems that have fast innovation cycles and therefore reduced requirements on long-term availability.
News from Kontron UK (10 March 2008)
Buy board-level instruments online
Website is completely redesigned to provide a complete online shopping platform. Brochure Available
News from Byte Paradigm (10 March 2008)
Two diodes in one provide precision sensing
Dual photodiodes target applications in light measurement, laser beam alignment in laser printers and DVD/CD players, optical encoders and light barriers.
News from Prema Semiconductor (10 March 2008)
RFID ICs pass the test of sensitivity
User Application Article Tags powered by Ucode G2XL chips will be used in the operational RFID rollout at Metro Cash and Carry wholesale stores in Germany.
News from NXP Semiconductors (10 March 2008)
Noise cancellation software works with two mics
Dual microphone feature provides up to 30dB noise suppression, allowing Bluetooth headset users to be heard clearly whatever the surrounding noise.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (10 March 2008)
LVD testing complements EMC compliance
York EMC Services now offers accredited electrical safety testing under the Low Voltage Directive at its Castleford Laboratory.
News from York EMC Services (10 March 2008)
Green light for Thales acquisition
Acquisition has now received the required approvals from both the workforce representatives and the French ministry of Economy and Finance.
News from Kontron UK (10 March 2008)
Cable assemblies meet DisplayPort specs
Cable assemblies are first in the market to be approved to DisplayPort Specification Version 1.1a.
News from Tyco Electronics - Comns Computer Consumer Elctrns (10 March 2008)
Long-life motherboards scale to multicore CPUs
MicroATX form factor motherboards are designed specifically for embedded applications requiring a stable revision-controlled platform, with long-term availability.
News from Itox (10 March 2008)
MOSFET driver goes high and low
Hgh-speed high-input-voltage synchronous MOSFET driver powers upper and lower power N-channel MOSFETs in synchronous rectified convertor topologies. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (10 March 2008)
Software-based graphics for safety-critical HMIs
Enables avionics and other safety-critical visual computing application developers to deploy industry-standard real-time OpenGL ES and SC applications.
News from Quantum3D (10 March 2008)
Flash output ramps up at 65nm in Japan
Spansion is the first company to produce next-generation NOR Flash memory technology on 300mm wafers.
News from Spansion (10 March 2008)
Customer requests drive Ada development
Gnat Pro v 6.1.1 offers more than 150 new features and is available on the largest set of supported platforms in the industry.
News from AdaCore (10 March 2008)
Network processors accelerated to market
User Application Article IPs accelerate designers' ability to design in DDR2/3 and PCIe, lower their integration risk and speed their time to market for delivering their network processors in silicon.
News from Denali Software (10 March 2008)
PCI Express Graphics goes industrial
Unified video decoder greatly reduces the load on the processor when it comes to processing multimedia content and HDTV playback.
News from Kontron UK (10 March 2008)
Expander ICs lay groundwork for 6Gbit/s SAS
The LSI SAS2x36 is a 36-port 6Gbit/s SAS expander with an integrated ARM processor for topology management functions such as discovery and enclosure services.
News from LSI Europe (10 March 2008)
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