News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 7 December
to Saturday 13 December 2003
Controllers and software solve 3G test problem
User Application Article Swedish development company Blazar has chosen Adax signalling communications controllers and software for Solver, its testing tool for 2.5G and 3G wireless equipment.
News from Adax Europe (12 December 2003)
Mobile design wins top double century
Agilent Technologies is celebrating its 200th mobile phone component design win. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (12 December 2003)
Controllers combine 8051 core with much more
A new range of SoCs combines the popular 8051 processor core AMIS I3T80 mixed-signal, high-voltage technology to deliver leading edge devices for automotive, industrial and medical markets.
News from AMI Semiconductor (12 December 2003)
Bluetooth chip takes in all new revisions
BlueCore3 incorporates all of the new features included in Bluetooth Specification Version 1.2 (v1.2), adopted by the Bluetooth SIG on 5th November 2003.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (12 December 2003)
Built-in Bluetooth keeps Saab drivers' hands free
User Application Article BlueCore Bluetooth silicon is being used by Saab to apply wireless technology in its 9-3 models.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (12 December 2003)
Flexible configuration for single-chip Bluetooth
BlueCore3-External is a flexible configuration that supports all optional and all mandatory features of the recently adopted Bluetooth version 1.2 specification, in a single-chip solution.
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (12 December 2003)
Kit offers free trial for royalty-free core
Cambridge Consultants has developed a web-downloadable toolkit for its royalty-free RISC processor core, the XAP2.
News from Cambridge Consultants (12 December 2003)
LED lamps cover full range of applications
Four new ranges of oval and flat-top through-hole LED lamps are ideal for use in a wide range of applications.
News from Components Bureau (12 December 2003)
High-frequency VCXO runs up to 600MHz
The VCP Series voltage controlled crystal oscillator is ideal for high-end applications in the 120 to 600MHz frequency range, including Sonet, ATM/SDH, and other optical comms equipment.
News from Fox Electronics (12 December 2003)
Films protect electronic displays
The StratFX range of optically clear hardcoated polyester films is designed for protective surface applications such as electronic displays and touch-screens for medical devices.
News from InteliCoat Technologies (12 December 2003)
Film lasts longer on keypads
Reflex hardcoated graphic overlay film has been specifically designed to meet the high performance requirements of both manufacturers and end users of membrane touch switches.
News from InteliCoat Technologies (12 December 2003)
Static locator finds Sony's hot spots
User Application Article Following a seminar at Sony's Bridgend plant, the company's engineers are putting together a "static map" of the whole production process as part of their plan to eliminate static hot spots. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (12 December 2003)
Sturm to develop new markets
Michael Sturm is the new European Marketing Manager at Omron Electronic Components.
News from Omron Electronics (12 December 2003)
Overvoltage protector withstands bigger surges
The NCP346 is a novel overvoltage protection circuit optimised for applications with an external AC/DC adapter, a car charger accessory and/or a battery recharger.
News from ON Semiconductor (12 December 2003)
RTOS makes the most of latest comms processor
OSE RTOS technology is now available for Motorola's PowerQUICC III communications architecture.
News from Enea Embedded Technology (12 December 2003)
FM modules allow easy radio setup
The FM-RTFQ2 and FM-RRFQ2 transmitter and receiver modules provide an economical, high-performance FM radio datalink in a wide range of applications.
News from RF Solutions (12 December 2003)
Bluetooth chip runs on 0.18 micron RF CMOS process
UMC's 0.18 micron RF CMOS process technology is being used to manufacture Silicon Wave's single-chip Bluetooth IC, the SiW3500.
News from RF Micro Devices (12 December 2003)
With the BFR6150 die area gets smaller
The BRF6150 provides full support for Bluetooth Specification Version 1.2 and is the industry's first Bluetooth solution with direct battery connection and a power shutdown mode.
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (12 December 2003)
IEDM paper to reveal future high-k dielectrics
Texas Instruments will present results demonstrating the viability of a new high-k dielectric material at the prestigious International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM).
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (12 December 2003)
LCDs aim for factory, kiosk, medical and EPOS uses
Two new 12.1in colour SVGA LCD modules combine high luminance and wide viewing angles with built-in long-life backlights.
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (12 December 2003)
Continued growth brings second FSA award
Following its recent successful flotation, Wolfson Microelectronics received an award from the Fabless Semiconductor Association at its annual awards dinner held last week in Santa Clara.
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (12 December 2003)
Alliance to change industrial energy management
Ember and Honeywell are to collaborate on a $10 million cost-share project cofunded by the US Department of Energy that will pursue development of energy-saving wireless mesh networking applications.
News from Ember Europe (12 December 2003)
FPGA software gains physical synthesis option
Actel has enhanced its Libero integrated design environment to include Magma Design Automation's PALACE physical synthesis tool.
News from Actel Europe (11 December 2003)
PMC doubles the density of video/graphics systems
The PMC-704 is the first graphics PMC to provide two independent channels, each with video input, overlay and display capability.
News from Dy 4 Systems (11 December 2003)
Customer satisfaction is key to certification
Farnell InOne has achieved ISO9001:2000 certification - the globally recognised standard of excellence in quality management.