News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Wednesday 17 December
to Tuesday 23 December 2003
Convertor delivers more power at high temperatures
Lambda has unveiled a new 40W addition to its UX series of industry standard 2 x 1in sized DC/DC convertors Brochure available
News from Lambda (23 December 2003)
Another milestone for optical mouse sensors
Agilent Technologies has shipped its 200 millionth optical mouse sensor since the release of its device in 1999
News from Avago Technologies (23 December 2003)
Microphone preamp takes digital control
The PGA2500 is billed as the industry's first digitally controlled microphone preamplifier IC
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (23 December 2003)
Amp family features speedy swingers
A new family of six high-speed op amps from Intersil includes the Elantec EL8403, billed as the industry's fastest quad rail-to-rail output amplifier
News from Intersil (23 December 2003)
Conference dedicated to ARM development
Next year will see the first official ARM Developers' Conference
News from ARM (23 December 2003)
Tektronix reports strongest orders for years
Tektronix has reported net sales of $217.9 million and net earnings from continuing operations of $36.5 million or $0.42 per share, for the second quarter ended 29th November 2003
News from Tektronix (23 December 2003)
Flash MCUs cut power to nanowatt levels
Microchip's new PIC16F737/747/767/777 microcontrollers offer up to 8Kword of reprogrammable Flash program memory and 368byte of RAM
News from Microchip Technology (23 December 2003)
Lin adds to Chinese knowledge base
Universal Instruments has extended the capabilities and expertise of its Suzhou, China, technology laboratory by appointing Dr Kon M Lin as process support manager
News from Universal Instruments (23 December 2003)
Tools speed high bandwidth development
Technical background article FPGA technology has come a long way, says Ron Strauss, Vice President and General Manager, SBS Technologies
News from SBS Technologies (23 December 2003)
Connector base moves to industrial roots
Phoenix Contact has relocated its British headquarters to Halesfield, Telford to place it at the heart of the UK manufacturing industry
News from Phoenix Contact (23 December 2003)
Two routes to ARM7 development tools
Hitex is set to launch a complete and integrated toolchain for ARM7 processors at Embedded World 2004
News from Hitex Development Tools (23 December 2003)
PWM regulator steps up or down
A new compact and low power PWM switching control IC can be used as a step-up or step-down regulator for applications requiring output voltages up to 36V and switching frequencies to 1MHz
News from Rohm Electronics (23 December 2003)
Catalogue brings it all together
NIC Components Europe has published a new catalogue that details its complete range of products
News from NIC Components Europe (23 December 2003)
High-brightness LEDs for instrumentation
High-brightness chip-on-board LEDs and photodetector modules offer new alternatives to instrument manufacturers who want to reduce costs, increase throughput and sense a wider range of wavelengths
News from Rhopoint Components (23 December 2003)
Bridge that gap without silicone
A new silicone-free, thermally conductive and electrically isolating gap filling material is designed for use in applications where silicone could contaminate key manufacturing processes
News from The Bergquist Company (23 December 2003)
Ohmmeter brings full accuracy to hand
A new digital ohmmeter gives true portability without sacrificing measurement accuracy and functionality Brochure available
News from Cropico (23 December 2003)
Aerospace quality certification is a 'first'
State of the Art has become the first chip resistor supplier independently certified for the aerospace quality system standards AS9100
News from State of the Art (23 December 2003)
Timely advice on impending directives
Zirkon has been working with clients to raise awareness of the implications of the introduction of the WEEE directive in August 2005, and the RoHS Directive in July 2006
News from Zirkon (23 December 2003)
Keyboard, trackball and LCD come together
The RackPro8 is a high-quality slide-out keyboard, trackball and LCD screen together with an eight-port KVM switch Brochure available
News from Rittal (22 December 2003)
Quarter-brick family gains output options
The WPA60 DC/DC convertor family now encompasses nine different devices
News from C and D Technologies (NCL) (22 December 2003)
Chinese office to promote more active role
Altium is setting up a representative office in China and strengthening its reseller network
News from Altium (22 December 2003)
Compatibility package aids RTOS switch
LynuxWorks has developed a VxWorks Compatibility Layer package to help streamline the porting of VxWorks code to its LynxOS real-time operating system
News from LynuxWorks (22 December 2003)
InfiniBand products answer OEM demands
SBS Technologies has added two new products to its growing InfiniBand product line
News from SBS Technologies (22 December 2003)
LCD panels advance to sample stage
Sample shipments have now started for two different 21.3in QXGA TFT LCD modules and a UXGA TFT LCD module
News from Sunrise Electronics (22 December 2003)
Software analysis tools speed Symbian development
Symbian OS developers now have a comprehensive software analysis tool suite with the release of CodeTest Software Analysis Tools for Symbian OS
News from Metrowerks Europe (22 December 2003)
Lightweight embedded browser cuts out the fat
Fresco Lite is a new super-lightweight version of the ANT Fresco browser for embedded devices
News from ANT (22 December 2003)
SAN access kit for data recording environments
Vmetro has developed a storage area network (SAN) access kit for data recording environments
News from Vmetro-Transtech (22 December 2003)
Single-supply transducers simplify design
The HAIS series of PCB-mounted current measuring transducers operate from a single +5V supply
News from LEM UK (22 December 2003)
Dual nonvolatile convertor for precise adjustment
The SMP9220 is a dual 12bit nonvolatile DAC optimised for bias adjustment and calibration applications that demand high resolution and total accuracy
News from Summit Microelectronics (22 December 2003)
Quarter bricks supply multiple PoL convertors
The ALQ25 Series is a new range of isolated 300W DC/DC bus convertors in quarter-brick format designed to drive multiple rail point-of-load devices with up to 96% efficiency
News from Astec Power (22 December 2003)
Wilkinson sets the benchmark
Graham Wilkinson of ARM has been elected to lead the EEMBC group that develops certifiable benchmarks for embedded Java implementations
News from EEMBC (22 December 2003)
Green cleaning boosts productivity and quality
User application article Contract manufacturing specialist JJS Electronics has increased productivity and improved cleaning quality after installing a cosolvent cleaning system Brochure available
News from Guyson International (22 December 2003)
Novel dry PCB cleaner improves bond quality
The Plasmapen is a novel automated cleaning tool that prepares PCBs and LCDs for stronger and more reliable heat-seal connections and anisotropic conductive adhesive bondings
News from Unitek Eapro (22 December 2003)
Customised optical devices cut design costs
A new range of long-wavelength Fabry-Perot laser diodes offers the industry's highest level of customisation
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (22 December 2003)
Sealed connector deal is sealed
IQC International is working with Plug-In, Europe's leading manufacturer of hermetically sealed connectors and cable products
News from IQC International (22 December 2003)
Dual PWM controller checks overcurrent
The IRU3073 is a controller IC for dual-output high-performance DC/DC convertors
News from International Rectifier (19 December 2003)
Core to power low-cost media processor
Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics has licensed ARM7TDMI microprocessor core through the ARM Foundry Programme
News from ARM (19 December 2003)
FPGAs meet basestation requirements
Altera is the first FPGA vendor to meet the Open Base Station Architecture Initiative's (OBSAI) Reference Point 3 (RP3) interface specification
News from Altera Europe (19 December 2003)
High-current gate driver IC for three-phase motors
The A3938 is a three-phase motor controller IC with high-current gate-drive capability for a wide range of power discrete N-channel MOSFETs and motor supply voltages from 12 to 50V
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (19 December 2003)
Chipset slashes power budget for GPS
With a typical operating power consumption of 40mW, the NJ1006 GPS receiver front end and NJ0130 baseband processor are claimed to offer the lowest power consumption for GPS enabled systems
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (19 December 2003)
Switch technology gains Russian foothold
Duraswitch has executed a licence agreement with Moscow-based Elcom, the largest membrane tactile switch manufacturer in Russia
News from InPlay Technologies, Duraswitch Division (19 December 2003)
Laboratory development kits keep components handy
A range of laboratory development kits is now available from stock from Rhopoint Components to assist engineers with their design and development work
News from Rhopoint Components (19 December 2003)
Power quality analyser does the lot
LEM has introduced an "advanced function" for its Memobox power quality analyser family
News from LEM UK (19 December 2003)
Startup of 2003 to start 2004 with two wins
RF Engines - the signal processing specialist awarded the "Startup company of the year" in this year's prestigious European Electronics Industry Awards, saw a record year in 2003
News from RF Engines (19 December 2003)
Distributor has broad market appeal
Schmartboard has signed Mississauga based Engineering Lab as an authorised distributor
News from Schmartboard (19 December 2003)
Toshiba processor benchmarks favourably
Benchmark score results for Toshiba's new Media Embedded Processor (MeP) have been published by EEMBC, the Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium
News from EEMBC (19 December 2003)
Touchscreen lands in medical PC
User application article Zytouch touchscreen technology is a key feature of the latest K2MS Platform medical grade integrated panel PC from medical devices and software company, K2 Medical Systems
News from Zytronic (19 December 2003)
PCI Express cores find storage area network slots
User application article QLogic Corp has selected GDA for PCI Express cores to broaden the company's ongoing PCI Express product development efforts
News from GDA Technologies (19 December 2003)
RPR controllers feature adaptive computing
Alliance Semiconductor Corp has developed a novel family of resilient packet ring (RPR) controllers
News from Alliance Semiconductor Corp (19 December 2003)
Triple regulator powers up WLAN chipsets in one
The ISL6413 is a triple regulator IC specifically designed to power wireless LAN chipsets
News from Intersil (18 December 2003)
Easy route to op amp specification
Amplifiers Made Simple is the industry's first online design tool created to speed the selection, design and testing of many types of operational amplifiers
News from National Semiconductor (18 December 2003)
Programme promotes connected home
A new initiative aims to help independent software vendors and integrators market software-based products for the powerful Nexperia home semiconductor system solutions
News from NXP (formerly Philips Semiconductors) (18 December 2003)
Software gets to grips with USB development
A new suite of software tools aims to simplify the development of USB 2.0 peripherals
News from Cypress Semiconductor (18 December 2003)
Easy intro to Internet-enabled MCU
A new microcontroller starter kit provides designers with a complete solution for the development, prototyping and debugging of Internet-enabled embedded systems
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (18 December 2003)
Platform speeds set-top box development
User application article Humax has used the Wind River Platform for Consumer Devices in developing its first products for the OpenCable standard
News from Wind River Systems (18 December 2003)
It's cool to supply 120W without a fan
The latest switch-mode power supply from XP, the SDS120, is a compact 120W unit that delivers full power at up to 50C ambient without the need for forced air cooling
News from XP Power (18 December 2003)
Relays come together to simplify assembly
Reducing design and manufacturing time, RIM relay interface modules enable OEMs and panel builders to fit and install up to 16 relays with one easy-to-install unit
News from Switchtec (18 December 2003)
EMS provider predicts double-digit growth
Integrated Microelectronics expects a 15% year-on-year growth in dollar revenues despite a sluggish global EMS industry
News from Integrated Microelectronics (18 December 2003)
Upgraded VME board has more power and peripherals
Due to strong demand for the industry's first onboard, one-slot Fibre Channel VME board, Pentek now offers additional I/O, memory and real-time processing options
News from Pentek (18 December 2003)
Patent infringement dispute settled
PCTEL has settled its patent infringement lawsuit with Broadcom Corp over "soft modems", a technology pioneered by PCTEL in the 1990s, and other voice-band modem technology
News from PCTEL (18 December 2003)
LCD monitor makes the industrial grade
Touch screen LCD monitor is built to withstand the demanding effects of harsh environments typically encountered in industrial, military and transportation related applications
News from Stealth Computer (18 December 2003)
Secondments speed Nalltech's learning curve
A rapidly expanding Scottish electronics company believes a DTI Global Watch Secondment to the United States could generate business worth GBP 5 million over the next two years
News from DTI Global Watch Service (18 December 2003)
Toolkit allows "roll-your-own" messaging solutions
fgMIM is an instant messaging building block including a voice over IP application powered by fg microtec's PFC data acceleration technology
News from fg microtec (18 December 2003)
Ceramic component capacity increased
Known for its wide range of ceramic components offering electrical, thermal and mechanical properties vital to the world of communications, Morgan is increasing its volume production capability
News from Morgan Advanced Ceramics (18 December 2003)
Analogue output joins PCI range
The first design to feature analogue output is being added to MCC's range of high-quality PCI cards aimed to be functionally equivalent to National Instruments models Brochure available
News from Adept Scientific (17 December 2003)
Digital amplifiers enable home theatre experience
User application article Jamo and Kiss Technology are shipping TI's high-performance digital audio amplifiers in their home theatre systems
News from Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) (17 December 2003)
Single-board DVD-R solution aims for condumer OEMs
Philips is teaming up with BenQ to introduce a DVD-recorder monoboard solution targeted at consumer electronics OEMs to further drive down the costs for DVD video recorders
News from NXP (formerly Philips Semiconductors) (17 December 2003)
Broadcom design wins cement market dominance
MIPS Technologies is claiming market leadership in the digital set-top box market following Broadcom's MIPS-based design wins in Echostar's satellite Dish 322 and Dish Player-DVR 522 products
News from MIPS Technologies (17 December 2003)
Simulation software helps UMC sort out inductors
User application article UMC is claiming a breakthrough electromagnetic design methodology for RF CMOS designs that uses a combination of electromagnetic analysis tools to reduce simulation cycle times from hours to minutes
News from Ansoft Europe (17 December 2003)
Optical receivers take more onboard
The ZL60012 and ZL60013 are the industry's first integrated optical receivers for highly specialised digital television optical broadcast systems
News from Zarlink Semiconductor (17 December 2003)
Communications processor to find digital home
The IDT RC32434 Interprise integrated communications processor targets the emerging digital home network
News from IDT (17 December 2003)
Low-power ADC aims for handheld audio
The WM8737L is a high-performance, ultra-low-power stereo audio ADC with 97dB signal-to-noise ratio and microphone pre-amplifier noise performance in the submicrovolt range
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (17 December 2003)
Software speeds RTL debugging
Synplicity has enhanced its Identify RTL debugging software to further accelerate FPGA hardware debugging
News from Synplicity (17 December 2003)
Programmable SoCs to gain Linux support
QuickLogic Corp is working with TimeSys to deliver ready-to-run TimeSys Linux RTOS Professional Edition software development kits for the QuickMIPS family of programmable SoCs
News from QuickLogic (17 December 2003)
DAB sales set for Christmas boom
Imagination Technologies is predicting another big Christmas for digital audio broadcasting in 2003, following a year in which sales of digital radios have exceeded all expectations
News from Imagination Technologies (17 December 2003)
New name for Papst
As part of a move that creates a single global brand, leading fan and drives company Papst has changed its name to ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK)
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) (17 December 2003)
Growing team moves to new HQ
InTime Software has relocated its corporate headquarters from Cupertino to Sunnyvale, California, to accommodate its growing team
News from InTime Software (17 December 2003)
Speedy scribe whips through wafers
The UltraScribe DP-266 high-speed sapphire scribing system is capable of scribing speeds up to 30mm/s, providing wafer process times that are dramatically shorter than other scribing systems
News from Oxford Lasers (17 December 2003)
All-in kit teaches microsystems design
The EZ-Micro-11A Tutor Trainer is the first and only complete microprocessor, microcontroller design course available to community colleges, vocational colleges and universities
News from AMS Courseware (17 December 2003)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 79
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