News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 20 April
to Saturday 26 April 2008
Distribution deals expand electromechanical lines
Peerless Electronics has signed distribution agreements with both BI Technologies and Apem Components.
News from Peerless Electronics (25 April 2008)
Speech technology improves Bluetooth quality
CSR can now offer headset and hands-free car kit users a true hands-free experience when using Bluetooth accessories.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (25 April 2008)
Rotary switches offer custom options
Continuing new design opportunities for rotary switches are strengthening Lorlin Electronics position as a major switch supplier.
News from Lorlin Electronics (25 April 2008)
45nm research targets Gbit/s radios
Imec's SDR-front-end programme targets the development of a new generation of cost, performance and power-competitive reconfigurable radios using 45nm digital CMOS technology
News from Renesas Technology Europe (25 April 2008)
Bristol lab receives new accreditation
YES provides regulatory advice, design consultancy and testing to a wide range of international and European standards.
News from York EMC Services (25 April 2008)
RF platform tests GSP accuracy
From May 2008 customers will be able to test the A-GPS features of their devices at Cetecom on the TP86 Factsware RF conformance test platform.
News from Cetecom (25 April 2008)
Simulation system aids GPS testing
The Spirent GSS8000 simulation system supports processing rates as low as 4ms with pseudorange accuracy of 1mm.
News from Spirent Communications (25 April 2008)
Acquisition improves telecommunications offering
By acquiring Netbricks, Enea strengthens and expands its existing product portfolio dedicated for next-generation networking applications.
News from Enea Embedded Technology (25 April 2008)
Small receiver brings the Olympics to laptops
User Application Article A small USB Dongle DTTB receiver, designed by Legend Silicon and China's Aigo that allows viewers to watch HDTV on their laptops, anywhere at any time.
News from Legend Silicon Corporation (25 April 2008)
Assembly line smoothes PCB production
User Application Article Contax has installed a new PCB assembly line for OEM Gemini 2000.
News from Contax (25 April 2008)
WiMAX antennas meet ETSI pattern specifications
All Laird Technologies WiMAX antennas in this suite are ideal for maximal ratio combining, MIMO and other wireless wide area network applications.
News from Laird Technologies (25 April 2008)
Signal processor works with SFP+ modules
Inphi's patented and field proven analogue signal processing engine delivers a high-performance low-power EDC/CDR product for use in 10Gbit/s Ethernet modules.
News from Inphi Corp (25 April 2008)
Low-noise amp complements precision convertors
Op amp provides a novel blend of low distortion, low noise and high speed for applications that also require high precision.
News from Analog Devices (25 April 2008)
Backplane connectors increase speed and density
Backplane connector system delivers better than 20Gbit/s performance and will be offered in a variety of connector module sizes and types for maximum design flexibility.
News from Tyco Electronics - Comns Computer Consumer Elctrns (25 April 2008)
Media processor gains video-centric playback
Flexible Movie Player software uses the SH-Mobile's hardware acceleration supporting the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video compression standard.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (25 April 2008)
AC/DC power adapter complies with Blue Angel
High-efficiency 72W power adapter features a universal 90-264V AC input and produces a single, fully regulated 16V DC output capable of delivering up to 4.5A continuously.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (25 April 2008)
Components and cables target German expansion
GTK Electronics Germany will concentrate on strengthening business and increasing market share in the German-speaking countries. Brochure Available
News from GTK (25 April 2008)
Vector signal software adds HSPA+ analysis
Software tools provide R and D engineers with the data they require to successfully troubleshoot PHY layer signal problems in HSPA+ systems.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (25 April 2008)
Tiny buck regulators lead efficiency stakes
Regulators integrate MOSFET switches to reduce system component count, and a high switching frequency enables use of ultrasmall inductors and capacitors for very small solution size.
News from National Semiconductor (25 April 2008)
Power modules cut motor drives down to size
Modules integrate two HVICs, one LVIC, four NPT IGBTs, four fast recovery diodes, two bootstrap diodes, a thermistor and various protection functions in a single package.
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (25 April 2008)
Optical fibre tubes receive new certification
Miniflex optical fibre protection tubes range from 3 to 10mm outside diameter and are made from PA12 Nylon, PBT and the same plastic used to manufacture the DVC Microduct.
News from Miniflex (24 April 2008)
Software kit provides processing boost
The Mitrion SDK includes new programming examples written in Mitrion-C and revised documentation, making it easier to start writing FPGA-accelerated applications.
News from Mitrionics (24 April 2008)
Sensor IC boosts noise immunity
The A1351 linear Hall-effect sensor IC converts an analogue signal from its internal Hall sensor element to a digitally encoded PWM output signal.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (24 April 2008)
Memory test system handles 128 devices
The T5503 tester's semiconductor circuitry makes full use of the latest CMOS technology to achieve greater packaging density.
News from Advantest (Europe) (24 April 2008)
Development kit speeds VoIP development
SiTel Semiconductor's VoIP kit allows manufacturers to quickly develop solutions while reducing their bill of materials by up to 30%.
News from SiTel Semiconductor (24 April 2008)
Etching simulation eases Toshiba's research
User Application Article Sentaurus Process and Device uses detailed physical models for simulating the fabrication process and electrical behaviour of a wide range of semiconductor devices.
News from Synopsys (24 April 2008)
Power amplifier suits 3G handsets
The AWT6281 extends the operating time of 3G handsets and data cards, which is critical for successful operation using today's high speed packet access (HSPA) networks.
News from Anadigics (24 April 2008)
Software analyses proprietary OFDM signals
With a frequency range of 50MHz to 40GHz, the R and S FSQ OFDM demodulator software covers even microwave applications.
News from Rohde and Schwarz (24 April 2008)
Instant RFID data prevents car theft
User Application Article Ship2Save's RFID cabinet key solution, with Impinj's UHF Gen 2 RFID chips, readers and antennas, provides a way to authenticate car keys upon their return from a test drive.
News from Impinj (24 April 2008)
Controllers put PXI into embedded sector
PXI controllers allow designers to create PC-based platforms that offer an optimal balance of performance and value. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (24 April 2008)
Receiver subsystems bridge expertise gap
System in a package signal chain receiver modules remove the black art from maximising the performance of A/D convertors in RF sampling applications. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (24 April 2008)
More options in through-hole ceramics
Product line extensions meet growing customer demand for higher capacitance values in through-hole technology.
News from Kemet Electronics Corp (24 April 2008)
High-density switchers have rugged packaging
The PMK320 is housed in a rugged aluminium enclosure including a fan and screw terminals for input/output connections.
News from Astrodyne (24 April 2008)
Toggle switches and circuit breakers come together
Magnetic circuit breakers operate quicker than thermal units and are less sensitive to changes in ambient temperature.
News from Aerco (24 April 2008)
Multimedia Bluetooth drives hands-free design
Example design features full hardware and software components, including source code to allow designers to fully customise their end designs for hands-free kits.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (24 April 2008)
CAN transceiver saves automotive power
The MAX13041 also features fail-safe modes to prevent damage to the device or interference with CANbus communication.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (24 April 2008)
Slimline connectors feed through small holes
Connectors promise quick and easy handling for commercial vehicle and industrial instrumentation applications. Brochure Available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (24 April 2008)
Mezzanine card hosts FPGA-centric I/O
Innovative design, based on the emerging VITA 57.1 standard, makes it easier for developers to integrate FPGAs into their embedded system designs. Brochure Available
News from Vmetro (24 April 2008)
IDTV software eases analogue-digital transition
AuroraTV is a complete platform-independent solution that provides full TV control for picture, sound and interactive services.
News from Cabot Communications (24 April 2008)
Notebook PCs aspire to touch sensing
User Application Article Touch-sensitive buttons, sliders and shuffle controls provide Acer PC users with a stylish, convenient way to access and control a rich array of multimedia capabilities.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (24 April 2008)
IC cuts car access system costs
The ATA5279 is capable of sequentially driving up to six separate 125kHz low-frequency antennas to provide a wake up and initialisation channel to the key fob
News from Atmel Corporation (23 April 2008)
IC improves optical sensor performance
The APDS-9700 enhances the performance and robustness of optical sensors used for proximity or object detection in consumer and industrial applications.
News from Mouser Electronics (23 April 2008)
Slim touch sensors suit mobile phones
All ClearTouch solutions can operate under glass or plastic, resulting in robust devices with slim form factors and sleek designs.
News from Synaptics (23 April 2008)
Power amplifiers handle 10MHz to 15GHz frequencies
The HMC-C037 features an integrated heat sink for ease of use in a lab environment, while the HMC-C036 is supplied in a miniature hermetic module.
News from Link Microtek (23 April 2008)
Variable capacity computing saves power
Variable computing capacity allows minimal power consumption while the system operates in surveillance mode, switching to maximum computing capacity in battle mode.
News from Kontron UK (23 April 2008)
Board support package eases design
PikeOS is an embedded systems platform in which multiple virtual machines can run simultaneously in a secure environment.
News from Sysgo (23 April 2008)
System upgrades X-ray inspection coverage
User Application Article Zollner is one of the early adopters of the new Medallist x6000 automated X-ray inspection system in Europe.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (23 April 2008)
Thermal simulation removes basestation hotspot
User Application Article Improved cooling scheme first modelled using thermal simulation software enables more powerful amplifiers to be placed in compact enclosures. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (23 April 2008)
Solid-state matrix handles high-power testing
64x4 solid-state switching matrix has the capability of hot switching voltages up to 60V.
News from Pickering Interfaces (23 April 2008)
Open source RTOS kit includes embedded database
McObject's eXtremeDB in-memory embedded database system now comes bundled with the eCosPro Developer's Kit.
News from eCosCentric (23 April 2008)
Low-ESR chips come in plastic packaging
New tape is 4mm wide and has a pitch of 0.1mm, saving around 75% of the volume of packaging material waste compared with the previous tape packaging.
News from Murata Electronics (UK) (23 April 2008)
MCU development environment spreads its scope
CyanIDE 2 breaks the bounds of the microcontroller, extending the benefits of configurability and ease of use to the board level.
News from Cyan Technology (23 April 2008)
CE BSP supports embedded Atmel ARMs
The combination of the Cogent CSB737 development kit with the Adeneo BSP creates an ideal starting point for OEMs developing smart Windows Embedded CE-based devices.
News from Adeneo (23 April 2008)
Mobile filter supports eight extraction arms
The MG400 filter system has a low sound level, with a maximum 55dB(A) at 1m, and so there is no noise disturbance in the working area.
News from Link Hamson (23 April 2008)
SoI components handle hot control duties
User Application Article APEI reckons it can overcome many high-temperature electronics challenges by combining high power SiC devices with Cissoid's SoI control components.
News from Cissoid (23 April 2008)
Digital phosphor scopes support serial design
The new DPO3000 provides triggering and decode support for the most popular serial buses used in embedded design applications. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (23 April 2008)
PCB headers handle more power
Mini-Fit RTC headers provide an effective solution for mid-range power applications that require high density and current carrying ability. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe (23 April 2008)
Durable terminus offers low-loss operation
During qualification testing the termini easily met the required 0.3dB insertion loss with an average measured loss of 0.10dB, when tested under TIA/EIA-455-171.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Sabritec (22 April 2008)
Impellers deliver high-pressure airflow
The high-pressure radial airflow of the Diplomat AC motorised impellers allows them to exhaust air at a 90 degree angle from the inlet.
News from Comair Rotron Europe (22 April 2008)
Workbench supports new microcontrollers
IAR Embedded Workbench for AVR was originally developed by IAR Systems, working closely in parallel with Atmel's development of the AVR architecture.
News from IAR Systems (22 April 2008)
Connector CAD models available online
Design engineers now have easy access to Fischer's 2D and 3D CAD models via the SolidWorks 3D ContentCentral portal. Brochure Available
News from Fischer Connectors (22 April 2008)
Sensors add options to mobile devices
Osram Opto Semiconductors' SFH7740 and SFH7741 SMT proximity sensors allow the automatic shut-off of displays and keypads, improving the efficiency of products such as mobile phones.
News from Osram Opto Semiconductors (22 April 2008)
Function generator provides more amplitude
The Tektronix AFG3011 includes a high-amplitude output stage and delivers up to 20V peak-peak into 50ohm loads or 40V peak-peak into a high impedance.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (22 April 2008)
FPGA design tools add mixed language simulator
Active-HDL Lattice Edition will be bundled with the next version of Lattice's ispLever design tool suite.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK (22 April 2008)
Accelerator compensates for heavily loaded buses
Uses a boosted pull-up current during rising bus transitions, and disables current sources during falling transitions. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (22 April 2008)
SAW clock oscillator has no subharmonics
Module uses an FR5 PCB and surface acoustic wave crystal technology to provide low- noise low-jitter performance with true sinewave output.
News from Crystek Corporation (22 April 2008)
Wireless mesh technology boosts crop yields
User Application Article A key factor in Kronos' decision to select GreenPeak's wireless networking technology was its excellent performance in radio unfriendly environments.
News from GreenPeak Technologies (22 April 2008)
Contact manufacturer has new image and services
Swansea Industrial Components has been providing electronic assembly and manufacturing services to some of the world's biggest brands for over 45 years.
News from SIC (22 April 2008)
Widescreen monitor is tougher than most
32in monitor delivers a cost-effective touch and nontouch solution and features an IP64 dustproof narrow bezel design to protect against dirt and dust.
News from Display Technology (22 April 2008)
Ferroelectric RAM puts events on the record
Integrated event monitoring device continuously monitors state changes, stores them in FRAM and alerts the host system to the changes.
News from Ramtron International (22 April 2008)
Dual-processor design kit adopts AMC format
Allows designers to evaluate the PowerPC 460GT processor in an ATCA environment and then to use the turnkey hardware/software design as a starting point for their own products.
News from AMCC (22 April 2008)
Four-output power chip saves space
Quad-output integrated MOSFET device is designed to reduce the complexity and streamline the development of power supplies.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (22 April 2008)
SRD module outperforms ZigBee and Bluetooth
Embedded radio module offers long-range communications from minimal battery power, with a range of better than 600m from 10mW output. Brochure Available
News from Low Power Radio Solutions (22 April 2008)
Video signal generator aids display development
Digital video signal generator offers the widest variety of interfaces and test signals currently available in a single instrument.
News from Rohde and Schwarz (22 April 2008)
Triaxial connectors handle digital or analogue TV
Connectors designed for TV cameras are particularly compact, easy to assemble and boast excellent electrical performance.
News from Lemo UK (22 April 2008)
Conversion system switches to fibre
The Shack is a novel conversion system from SMPTE connectors/cable to standard single-mode connectors.
News from Lemo UK (22 April 2008)
Bluetooth audio processor adds MIDI synthesiser
MusiCore1 can now support a complete spectrum of audio features including polyphonic ringtones, multiple-track game audio and user interface sounds.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (22 April 2008)
Acquisition secures development capacity
Enea is set to acquire IP Devel - a company that has recently been one of its largest customers and partners.
News from Enea Embedded Technology (22 April 2008)
Displays for all seasons
Improvements include the use of a harsher duty LCD panel with VarTech's optically bonded protective overlay and high-brightness low-power high-reliability solid-state LED backlighting.
News from VarTech Systems (22 April 2008)
Linux supports chip multithreading processor
Wind River Platform for Network Equipment, Linux Edition, will be the first carrier grade Linux for Sun's CMT processors.
News from Wind River Systems (22 April 2008)
USB MCUs have more memory at less power
Microcontroller family offers a cost effective and easy way to add advanced USB features to embedded designs.
News from Microchip Technology (22 April 2008)
Power supplies handle 600W peak power
Power Partners' PPR250 suits price-sensitive, size-sensitive, or low-profile applications in industries such as telecommunications, and industrial and process control.
News from Power Partners (21 April 2008)
Processor powers digital lifestyles
User Application Article At the heart of the Lui system is a home server PC that allows users to access their digital content with a PC or other remote terminals in any room of the house.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (21 April 2008)
Modular UPS experiences growth surge
Modular UPS systems can deliver major reductions in data centre electricity consumption and CO2 emissions and alleviate the burden on users' cooling systems
News from Uninterruptible Power Supplies (21 April 2008)
Chip meets Chinese digital TV needs
The LGS-8G52 provides flawless support of HD/SD TV and other multimedia-based services and is ideal for use with integrated digital television (iDTV) and set top boxes.
News from Legend Silicon Corporation (21 April 2008)
Filter membrane protects electronics
A new membrane protects the electronic components by preventing fine contaminants such as dirt, dust and sand from entering the enclosure.
News from Gore and Associates (21 April 2008)
Module cuts internet radio costs
Accton's internet radio modules can connect with more than 10,000 internet radio stations worldwide, offering users an alternative to receiving localised radio stations.
News from Accton Technology (21 April 2008)
LED driver handles automotive conditions
The ISL78100 can use a DC bias current or an external PWM signal for more accurate control of the LED colour temperature.
News from Intersil (21 April 2008)
Vocoders boost voice quality
Vocoder applications include voice storage and playback devices, VoIP, voice pagers, digital WLL, digital PMR/LMR, voice radio, digital trunking and regenerative digital voice repeaters.
News from CML Microcircuits (21 April 2008)
Zigbee modules boost network size
The ZigBee Pro feature set enables deployment of larger, more stable and interoperable ZigBee networks with advanced features.
News from Digi International (21 April 2008)
RTOS additions protect memory
uC/OS-MMU offers memory protection for central processing units (CPUs) that incorporate a memory management unit (MMU), giving them time and space protection for multiple independent applications.
News from Micrium (21 April 2008)
Platform supports next generation comms services
Modular communications development platform delivers 1Gsample/s sustained performance and features high-performance low-power FPGAs and DSPs.
News from Sundance Multiprocessor Technology (21 April 2008)
Serial certification services are expanded
Certification with SATA confirms compliance with a demanding set of specifications achieved by a limited number of companies worldwide.
News from Testronic Laboratories (21 April 2008)
Acquisition expands mil/aero connections
New Chapel Electronics joins AB Connectors as part of the AB Interconnect family within TT electronics.
News from AB Connectors (21 April 2008)
Conductive plastics research data available online
Project provides free access to a database of abstracts of published research on polyaniline, conductive polymers, carbon nanotubes and EMI shielding from the last seven years.
News from Smithers Rapra (21 April 2008)
Fanless platform controls IP-based comms
System is ideal for broadcast monitoring, security applications, IT infrastructure management and facility supervision applications.
News from Sealevel Systems (21 April 2008)
Source code analysis takes holistic view
New approach to source code analysis enables location of complex cross-system bugs within a local build, ensuring defects are not propagated in the code stream.
News from Nohau UK (21 April 2008)
Acquisition unit marries speed with isolation
PC-based system overcomes limitations of high-speed digitisers that lack the isolation, attenuation or bit resolution necessary for power electronics testing.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (21 April 2008)
DC modules are flexible fronts for distribution
Compact high-efficiency DC-input bulk front-end power modules feature a very wide 40 to 72V DC input voltage range.
News from Powersolve (21 April 2008)
Extra-permanent memory proves popular
User Application Article Embedded extra-permanent memory technology has been used in several security applications, such as digital content protection and rights management.
News from Kilopass Technology (21 April 2008)
Masterclass in embedded Linux design
A key feature of the 2008 Embedded Masterclass will be the workshop that will enable developers to use the Linux operating system within embedded devices.
News from Embedded Masterclass (21 April 2008)
Null modem cable uses USB ports
Future Technology Devices International has come up with an easier way of linking PCs.
News from Future Technology Devices International (21 April 2008)
Embedded antennas cover five and six bands
Latest additions to the high-performance multiband High Dielectric Antenna embedded antenna range are a 4mm low profile penta-band antenna and a six-band antenna.
News from Antenova (21 April 2008)
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