News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 4 May
to Saturday 10 May 2008
Software package includes PXI/CompactPCI range
SoftView can manage multiple instruments simultaneously, providing the ability to test a complex system of cooperating instruments.
News from KineticSystems Company ( 9 May 2008)
Waveform generator provides stimuli options
Wave Generator Xpress is controlled by GUI- based 8PI Control Panel Software in its Arbitrary Digital Waveform Generator mode, compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista.
News from Saelig Company ( 9 May 2008)
VMM methodology speeds I/O design
User Application Article Pairing the VMM methodology with the VCS tool enabled NextIO to efficiently build highly accurate system-level and unit-level simulation environments that quickly identify design bugs.
News from Synopsys ( 9 May 2008)
Optocouplers suit noisy environments
The ICs, designed for 1 and 10Mbits/s data transmission speeds, offer 500V RMS isolation voltage, 0.4mm internal isolation distance and 8mm outer creepage and air distance.
News from Gleichmann Electronics UK ( 9 May 2008)
Tool autodetects concurrency defects
Coverity, the leader in automatically improving software quality and security in C/C++ and Java, has released the release of Coverity Thread Analyser for Java.
News from Coverity ( 9 May 2008)
Screen service provides fast delivery
Manufacturers of PV cells can combine DEK's precision screens with printers from DEK or third-party suppliers.
News from DEK ( 9 May 2008)
Analogue output card provides 16bit accuracy
The PCI-6202 provides multiple programmable I/O options, including digital I/O (TTL), general-purpose timer/counters, motor encoder inputs and PWM outputs . Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology ( 9 May 2008)
Single soldering stations stand alone
Each member of the new "singles" family of JBC soldering stations works with a dedicated tool and combines all the necessary functions into a single benchtop unit. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech ( 9 May 2008)
UHF transmitter secures wireless control links
Miniature PCB-mounting UHF radio transmitter module incorporates a code-hopping encoder with more than 4 billion unique codes. Brochure Available
News from Radiometrix ( 9 May 2008)
Touch controller frees up system CPUs
Latest member of the S-Touch range of touch-sensor controller family is optimised for high sensitivity, high integration and low power consumption.
News from STMicroelectronics ( 9 May 2008)
DC fan moves more air under pressure
Performance against high system pressure makes it ideal in modern electronic assemblies where high packing densities increase the system pressure that axial fans have to overcome.
News from Aerco ( 9 May 2008)
CD guide explains semiconductor testing
The CD that also includes a large variety of semiconductor test application information such as applications notes, white papers and presentations. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments ( 9 May 2008)
Handheld frequency counter has budget price tag
Despite its compact size and low cost, the PFM3000 frequency counter can resolve low frequencies to 0.001mHz.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 9 May 2008)
Cables and cords carry Gigabit Ethernet
Cables address industry requirements for higher bandwidths in future proofed commercial and industrial networks.
News from Harting ( 9 May 2008)
Harness testers add hipot for safety
Harness testers include the capability of high-voltage testing for insulation resistance up to 1Gohm and dielectric withstand up to 1500V DC.
News from Dynalab Test Systems ( 9 May 2008)
Rotary potentiometers turn to the side
Side-adjust device features up to six gangs and is available in potentiometer, rotary switch and detent modules.
News from BI Technologies Electronic Components Division ( 9 May 2008)
High-linearity amp offers broadband performance
Power amplifier covers 5.9 to 9.5GHz frequency band and includes an integrated temperature compensated on-chip power detector.
News from Mimix Broadband ( 9 May 2008)
Debugger turns attention to FPGA cores
The Trace32 debugger now supports all hardware debug features of the PowerPC440 cores embedded in the Virtex-5 FXT FPGA family.
News from Lauterbach ( 9 May 2008)
Isolated gate drivers boost PSU power density
The ISOdriver family offers higher reliability, increased noise immunity and 50% PCB area reduction compared with competing approaches.
News from Silicon Laboratories ( 9 May 2008)
Capacitor ranges cover many niches
To complement the full range of ceramic capacitors, the HolyStone portfolio available from Easby has a strong focus on application specific products and technologies.
News from Easby Electronics ( 9 May 2008)
Tiny GPS receiver consumes little power
The Fastrax IT321 is an ideal GPS module for applications with high performance requirements as well as small space and low power consumption requirements.
News from Texim Europe ( 9 May 2008)
Comms design library upgrades for the long term
Latest version provides enhanced support for code generation and examples of important features of WiMAX and Long Term Evolution communications systems.
News from MathWorks ( 9 May 2008)
Tricolour LEDs provide full colour display
Six-leaded packages allow individual colour control of each colour chip to display a multitude of colours (including white) and enhanced thermal management.
News from Avago Technologies ( 8 May 2008)
USB acquisition devices sample faster
Light and compact devices deliver high-performance I/O for portable USB applications such as field measurements and laptop-based data acquisition. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 8 May 2008)
Chargers power up camera flashes quickly
The MAX8685C and MAX8685D are the industry's smallest xenon photoflash capacitor chargers that include an integrated switching FET and IGBT driver.
News from Maxim Integrated Products ( 8 May 2008)
Polycarbonate inlay prevents delamination
The UHF polycarbonate tag can be produced in roll or sheet format, including customised sheet layouts.
News from KSW Microtec ( 8 May 2008)
Competition promotes green electronics
Electronics engineers, students and inventors around the world are invited to submit designs for an innovative product that uses electronic components and has a positive impact on the environment.
News from Farnell ( 8 May 2008)
Industrial displays provide wide viewing angles
IPS-Pro, the latest evolution of Hitachi's In-Plane Switching technology, provides a stable colour image from any viewing angle.
News from Hitachi Europe - Display Products Group ( 8 May 2008)
MicroTCA System provides room for development
The SY AMC/205 comes pre-loaded with a dual-core processor AMC, a graphics and storage-disk AMC and a MicroTCA Carrier Hub (MCH) which leaves three AMC slots available for system development.
News from Concurrent Technologies ( 8 May 2008)
Automated programming cuts production times
Rated at 1100 devices per hour, the 3000FS is flexible enough to handle parts in tray, tube or tape for device input or output.
News from BPM Microsystems ( 8 May 2008)
Companies co-operate on driver assistance
Mobileye's lane-detection technologies can reduce accidents and fatalities for multitasking motorists who also log long hours.
News from STMicroelectronics ( 8 May 2008)
Electronics company combines worldwide businesses
TT electronics' integrated manufacturing services division provides customers located anywhere in the world with a local point of access to its global manufacturing capabilities.
News from TT electronic manufacturing services (TTems) ( 8 May 2008)
Oscilloscopes receive PCIe approval
Designers can use Agilent's DSO/DSA91304A Infiniium oscilloscope to test and validate their designs with confidence they will meet PCIe physical layer specifications.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 8 May 2008)
Wedge bonder handles varied wires
The Bondjet BJ820 handles all challenging fine pitch wire bonding applications in a single platform, including RF and microwave devices, COB, MCM and hybrids, fibre optics and automotive applications.
News from Hesse & Knipps ( 8 May 2008)
Guide covers switching fundamentals
The handbook is free and discusses topics such as the switching function and switching components, issues in switch system design, switch configurations by signal type and applications. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments ( 8 May 2008)
Programme warns of product changes
Users can receive details of changes to all Datel DC/DC convertors and panel meters, or to limit the notices to specific types or families of products, or even just a single product. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions ( 8 May 2008)
Cube handles six AMCs
Conforming to the latest MicroTCA specification, the Rittal MTCA Cube is supplied with a backplane and 250W AC/DC power pack. Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 8 May 2008)
Driver lights LEDs more uniformly
LED panel manufacturers will be able to produce higher quality images more easily using a next-generation driver device that reduces channel and chip skews to new lows.
News from Macroblock ( 8 May 2008)
Placement system and oven upgrade SMT capacity
Northern Hi-Tec now has three SMT placement lines.
News from Northern Hi-Tec ( 8 May 2008)
Adapter brings sensor cables together
Small IP67-rated adapter can be used for many factory automation applications where M12 and M8 sensor cables operate in the same network.
News from Binder-USA ( 8 May 2008)
Digital output boards have 32 channels
The output ports are configured as single 32bit words, the maximum output throughput rate is 1Ksample/s, and the boards have an operating range of 3.3 to 36V DC.
News from United Electronic Industries ( 8 May 2008)
Design kit creates radio-controlled lighting
RF remote-controlled lighting is beneficial in applications like building automation control networks because it allows for upgrading facilities to LED lighting.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 8 May 2008)
Serial EEPROMs have single I/O bus interface
Patent-pending UNI/O memory-device protocol is developed in response to market trends toward smaller consumer-electronic products with more features and functionality.
News from Microchip Technology ( 8 May 2008)
Backplane supports 18 PCI Express cards
Also supports the latest multicore, multiprocessor PICMG 1.3 system host boards such as the Trenton MCX-series of SHBs.
News from Trenton Technology ( 8 May 2008)
MLCCs feature fixed ESR ratings
Changes in impedance between circuit elements over a broad range of frequencies can be minimised.
News from TDK Electronics Europe ( 8 May 2008)
Frugal Wi-Fi module goes on for a decade
The low power RFD21715 is based on the GainSpan GS1010 802.11 SoC, which is the key to its extended battery life.
News from RF Digital Corporation ( 8 May 2008)
TFT displays upgrade mono applications
Comprehensive range of TFT displays provides an ideal alternative to conventional monochrome LCDs.
News from Diamond Electronics ( 8 May 2008)
Hall-effect switch suits battery-powered use
The A1172 can easily replace reed switches, providing superior reliability and ease of manufacturing while eliminating the requirement for signal conditioning.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 7 May 2008)
Connectors support user upgrades
The PICe series is engineered to facilitate precision pin alignment on the motherboard as well as accurate contact registration on the mating daughtercard.
News from Sullins Connector Solutions ( 7 May 2008)
Device boosts hotel service
User Application Article The room status monitor (RSM), which is connected to the call button, sends a message to the central data collectors (CDC), which is where the RCM3700 resides.
News from Rabbit Semiconductor ( 7 May 2008)
Relay suits white goods
Manufactured with a di-electric strength of 2500V AC and with robust class F type coils, the HF3FD is a high-performance relay.
News from Switchtec ( 7 May 2008)
Instruments support Chinese TD-SCDMA rollout
Field engineers, technicians and contractors can accurately, quickly and easily make RF, demodulation and over-the-air (OTA) measurements on TD-SCDMA signals.
News from Anritsu (UK) ( 7 May 2008)
Power meter provides low-cost OSA alternative
CWDM technology enables network operators to cost-effectively increase bandwidth on existing fibre networks to meet growing demand for IP-based triple play services.
News from JDSU ( 7 May 2008)
Connectors allow easy field use
Polarising tabs help provide proper mating while latching features help provide a secure connection, even under mechanical stress and vibration in industrial environments.
News from Abacus Group ( 7 May 2008)
Touch control handles varying switches
Designers using Omron B6TS technology can now select different styles of control for each of up to 16 available channels, allowing one chip to manage rotary, slider and on-off switches.
News from Omron Electronics ( 7 May 2008)
Thermoplastic film helps protect the environment
Several global electronics manufacturers are voluntarily reducing halogenated additives in their products to benefit the environment.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics ( 7 May 2008)
Compact SBC stands alone
High-performance 5.25in form factor module has impressive onboard I/O, enabling direct interface with all peripherals without the need for additional hardware.
News from BVM ( 7 May 2008)
FPGAs support serial gigabit interface
Stratix III FPGAs are the industry's first programmable logic devices able to support Gigabit Ethernet SGMII on LVDS pins.
News from Altera Europe ( 7 May 2008)
IC industry aims for 450mm wafer standard
Transition to larger wafers will enable continued growth of the semiconductor industry and help maintain a reasonable cost structure for future IC manufacturing.
News from Intel Corporation ( 7 May 2008)
Design suite bundles industry's best FPGA tools
Latest FPGA design tools deliver up to 30% faster design compile times and support multiprocessor powered design compilation to achieve the fastest timing closure.
News from Lattice Semiconductor UK ( 7 May 2008)
MEMs sensor targets machine monitoring
Vibration sensor is the company's first to allow industrial equipment designers to cost-effectively incorporate high-performance, dependable high-bandwidth vibration monitoring.
News from Analog Devices ( 7 May 2008)
Fast-recovery MOSFETs slash on-resistance
A 600V N-channel MOSFET claims the industry's best on-resistance of 60mohm for fast-recovery MOSFETs in the standard TO-247 package.
News from STMicroelectronics ( 7 May 2008)
Contactless payment chip comes in ultrathin module
Card manufacturers can now create thinner PVC prelaminate sheets for the contactless layer.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 7 May 2008)
Memory testers are ready for DDR3
Tektronix now offers a complete test bench for the latest generations of double-datarate memory devices. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 7 May 2008)
Active mixer overcomes passive limitations
Wide frequency range of 1.5 to 3.8GHz covers the 1.9GHz cellular bands as well as the 2.6 and 3.5GHz WiMAX frequency bands. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 7 May 2008)
Navigation switch has 14 functions
Typical applications for the SensoNav switch include portable games, mobile phones, MP3 players and universal remote controls.
News from C+K Components ( 7 May 2008)
Hybrid processors combine PowerPCs with FPGAs
6U boards provide high-performance digital signal processing capabilities for a wide range of demanding intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance applications. Brochure Available
News from Vmetro ( 7 May 2008)
Sensor modules handle high currents
The IMS-B-R001 sensor module is intended for use in larger measurement systems such as current measurement devices or battery management systems.
News from Isabellenhuette Heusler ( 6 May 2008)
Switch chosen for quad processing engine
User Application Article Critical embedded system customers are now making use of RapidIO switches to enhance performance and add scalability to their next generation designs.
News from Tundra Semiconductor ( 6 May 2008)
Partnership targets high-end computing
Tensilica and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's supercomputing collaboration aims to make "exascale systems"feasible and cost-effective.
News from Tensilica ( 6 May 2008)
Probe suits vehicle testing buses
The PBH1000 is robust enough for use in the in-vehicle test environment and will withstand maximum voltages of +/-100V (transient) and +/-35V.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 6 May 2008)
Embedded computing suits harsh environments
ESMexpress brings the cost and time savings of computer-on-modules (COMs) technology to rugged, harsh and mission-critical environments.
News from MEN Mikro Elektronik ( 6 May 2008)
VME blade shrinks network attached storage
Dual SATA drives and an extended temperature range of -40 to +85C enables the VME RAIDStor to operate effectively in rugged environments.
News from ACT/Technico ( 6 May 2008)
Debug pod gains multiformat protocol decoder
The PacketPresenter translates standard traces taken by the USBee DX logic analyser into graphical communication packets.
News from CWAV ( 6 May 2008)
PLL modules replace crystal oscillators
Silicon-based oscillators are simpler to manufacture and provide superior jitter performance compared with expensive crystal oscillators.
News from ON Semiconductor ( 6 May 2008)
Oscillators run from 2.5V supplies
Low-voltage devices operate at the same voltage as the ICs to which they are providing timing, reducing both current and heat generation.
News from Fox Electronics ( 6 May 2008)
Proximity and ambient light sensors come together
Dual-function sensor takes two-pronged approach to power saving in portable equipment.
News from Capella Microsystems ( 6 May 2008)
Software gets to grips with materials compliance
Desktop application helps collect and manage the full range of green compliance data.
News from GreenSoft Technology ( 6 May 2008)
Software radio module delivers 256 channels
The Model 7151 employs an advanced FPGA-based DDC engine comprising four identical 64-channel DDC banks.
News from Pentek ( 6 May 2008)
COTS module upgrades graphics
General-purpose computing on graphics processing units enables computation in addition to visualisation.
News from Quantum3D ( 6 May 2008)
Avionics terminus moves to industry
The LuxCis ARINC801 terminus is ideal for all multimode and single-mode optical links.
News from Radiall ( 6 May 2008)
FPGA module embeds PowerPC
The Titan-V5e targets man-portable applications, robotics and machine vision, unmanned vehicles, smart cameras and many other commercial and military applications.
News from iVeia ( 6 May 2008)
Digital optocouplers speed past 15Mbaud
Optocouplers are ideal for a variety of industrial and consumer applications, from plasma display panels and power supplies to digital fieldbus isolation.
News from Avago Technologies ( 6 May 2008)
SBC increases 3U VPX processing power
3U VPX single board computer combines Core2 Duo processing technology with a server class memory controller.
News from GE Fanuc Embedded Systems ( 6 May 2008)
Mezzanine adds twin 10Gbit/s network channels
New from AdvancedIO Systems, the V1120 is a conduction-cooled dual-channel 10GbE XMC board.
News from AdvancedIO Systems ( 6 May 2008)
ESD protection is made for High-Speed USB
Device minimises distortion and helps designers meet the 10pF maximum specified line loading for operation up to 480Mbit/s.
News from STMicroelectronics ( 6 May 2008)
RF training courses are made to measure
Gaddon Consultants can tailor RF courses to specific company requirements, giving trainees the knowledge they need, when they need it.
News from Gaddon Consultants ( 6 May 2008)
Hall-effect sensors survive under the bonnet
Increased 12bit accuracy helps designers manage power train applications more precisely, thus reducing pollution and improving fuel economy.
News from Micronas USA ( 6 May 2008)
Switch partnership brings production to the USA
Microprecision's switches provide dependable, robust solutions for industries including food and packaging, OEM transmission and brakes, and electrical and machine tools.
News from Microprecision Electronics ( 5 May 2008)
Strips provide long-term shielding
Fingerstock BeCu shielding strips are available in a range of mounting styles including clip-on, stick-on, snap-on, special mounting products, low profile and hook-on gaskets and connector gaskets.
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products ( 5 May 2008)
Microwave company boosts PCB production
Labtech Microwave's PCB production investment consists of a March PCB-1600 plasma treatment system and a Hurco VMX24 machining centre.
News from Labtech Microwave ( 5 May 2008)
Overmoulded cord provides a solid connection
The overmoulded TrueNet Category 5e UTP patch cord has a slimline design, making it suitable for maximising density at the patch panel, switch or server and in space-restricted locations
News from ADC Krone ( 5 May 2008)
Small power supply meets X-ray needs
The XRG70 is supplied from a 24V DC rail and provides up to 60kV for the X-ray tube anode with a maximum current of 1.2mA.
News from HiTek Power ( 5 May 2008)
PCB manufacturing demonstrated at show
National Electronics Week has revealed more details about the two live production lines set to run at the show, taking place at London's Earls Court 2 over June 17th - 19th.
News from National Electronics Week ( 5 May 2008)
Speedy transceiver accelerates backplane comms
10GbE PHY support the IEEE 10GBase-KR standard for running 10Gbit/s serial data over backplane systems.
News from Broadcom Corp ( 5 May 2008)
RFID controller tackles asset management
User Application Article IC engine combines an 8051 processor, memories, wireless transceivers, portable microprocessor based EPC software stack and comes with a final tag price at around US $10.
News from Innovision Research and Technology ( 5 May 2008)
Relieve tension using unused sockets
Small cable strain relief and retention devices are suitable for a wide variety of consumer and industrial applications.
News from Damage Control Products ( 5 May 2008)
Electronics lab goes online
Program will replace an entire electronics workbench with a virtual laboratory learning environment.
News from University of Portsmouth ( 5 May 2008)
Working group to define mobile memory interface
Serial Port Memory Technology will enable extended battery life, bandwidth flexibility, significantly reduced pin count, lower power demand and multiple ports by using a serial interface.
News from Silicon Image ( 5 May 2008)
Bypass accelerates network appliances
Board is designed to support 10Gbit/s rates accelerating throughput of inline Internet security appliances, WAN acceleration systems, gateways and network servers.
News from Interface Masters Technologies ( 5 May 2008)
Rapid supports Young Engineers
Rapid is supplying the prize for the winners of a "top secret" practical engineering challenge set on the day. Brochure Available
News from Rapid Electronics ( 5 May 2008)
Spectrum analysers aid LTE development
LitePoint's RSALTE software is designed to run on Tektronix RSA3000A/B and RSA6100A real-time spectrum analysers. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 5 May 2008)
Cable ties join the linecard
FCI-Burndy products include a complete range of electrical products that cater to the vast power utility sector, including construction, maintenance and repair, public services, and central office.
News from Mouser Electronics ( 5 May 2008)
Switching regulator and linear controller unite
The LT1939's 3 x 3mm DFN-12 package and high switching frequency, which keeps the external capacitors and inductor small, provide a very compact, thermally efficient footprint. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp ( 5 May 2008)
Portable touchscreen makes mobile ATE
Accessory is ideal for a variety of portable PXI applications, such as in-vehicle test, mobile diagnostics and personal ATE in the automotive, ATE and aerospace and defence industries. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 5 May 2008)
TCXOs boast best temperature stabilities
The Greenray T1220 has been designed for applications that require tight stability, low input power (virtually no heat dissipation) and no warm-up time.
News from Euroquartz ( 5 May 2008)
Switches speed Sun's CMT servers
User Application Article Two PLX ExpressLane PEX 8548 PCIe switches each interface to a Sun UltraSPARC T2 Plus processor through a x8 PCIe link integrated directly into a processor silicon.
News from PLX Technology Europe ( 5 May 2008)
PLM software covers electronics lifecycles
Itochu Europe now offers Siemens PLM software for PCB Assembly, Test (NPI) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), providing both the product and on-going product support across the UK and Ireland.
News from Itochu Europe ( 5 May 2008)
Sensors improve CCTV coverage
CCD sensors boast sensitivities of 3200mV, reckoned to be the highest currently available on the market for security camera CCDs.
News from Sharp Microelectronics Europe ( 5 May 2008)
Instruments add scope to range
High performance digital phosphor oscilloscopes offer bandwidths that range from 100MHz to 500MHz, and sample rates up to 5Gsample/s for accurate signal representation.
News from RS Components UK ( 5 May 2008)
Upgrade for basic optical mouse sensor
The ADNS-5050, which comes in one of the industry's smallest packages, is a user-friendly mouse sensor that includes several bonus features and enhanced tracking performance.
News from Avago Technologies ( 5 May 2008)
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