News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Sunday 15 May
to Saturday 21 May 2005
New DSP illustrates advantages of Serial RapidIO
TI's latest DSP is further evidence of the breadth of applications that realise an immediate performance gain from Serial RapidIO devices.
News from RapidIO Trade Association (20 May 2005)
Architecture cuts signal processing real estate
Elixent unveiled details of its next generation D-Fabrix reconfigurable algorithm processing (RAP) architecture this week at In-Stat's Spring Processor Forum in San Jose, California.
News from Elixent (20 May 2005)
Core business skills explained online
Mazet has launched a new website featuring comprehensive information about its core business skills.
News from Mazet (20 May 2005)
CMOS image sensor has VGA resolution
The LUPA-300 sensor features a high frame rate, a triggered and pipelined synchronous shutter, and x- and y-windowing capability that delivers undistorted images and fast readout.
News from Cypress Semiconductor (20 May 2005)
3G user numbers jump 46% in 4 months
The latest GSM/3G Market Update survey from the GSA confirms a 46% jump in the number of subscribers using 3G/WCDMA networks during the first 4 months of 2005.
News from GSA - Global Mobile Suppliers Association (20 May 2005)
Compact PCI SBC aims for the stars
A new rad-tolerant conduction-cooled CompactPCI SBC is designed for both manned and robotic space vehicles in harsh space radiation environments.
News from Aitech Defense Systems (20 May 2005)
Agile accuses Paratek
Agile Materials and Technologies has served a lawsuit against Paratek Microwave of Columbia, Maryland, alleging patent infringement, breach of contract and unfair competition.
News from Agile Materials and Technology (20 May 2005)
Fuel gauge chip simplifies software development
Dallas Semiconductor has augmented its stand-alone fuel gauge product line with the DS2782 fuel gauge.
News from Maxim Integrated Products (20 May 2005)
Loopback features variable attenuation
Timbercon has released a variable attenuated version of its flagship product, the Armadillo loopback.
News from Timbercon (20 May 2005)
Partnership to improve efficiency and create jobs
Remploy Electronics and Grundfos, one of the world's leading pump manufacturers, have embarked on an innovative manufacturing partnership that aims to both improve efficiency and create jobs.
News from Remploy Electronics (20 May 2005)
Compact diode rivals its big brothers
A new DO-5 packaged diode combines high voltage, current and surge capability with excellent thermal efficiency to provide performance that rivals larger DO-8 packages.
News from International Rectifier (20 May 2005)
Fibre Channel adapters cut cost and power
DDC has released its next generation of FibreAccess Fibre Channel network adapters.
News from DDC United Kingdom (20 May 2005)
Worldwide mobile numbers near 2 billion
According to the latest mobile subscription forecasts published by Informa Telecoms and Media, the number of mobile subscriptions worldwide will reach 2.14 billion by the end of 2005.
News from Informa Telecoms and Media (20 May 2005)
Development kit targets DSP-rich FPGA design
The Virtex-4 XtremeDSP Development Kit will enable designers to immediately leverage Xilinx' new DSP-rich Virtex-4 SX FPGAs in new advanced FPGA designs.
News from Nallatech (20 May 2005)
Three options in low-cost FPGA development
Altera has begun shipping its Cyclone II development kits, enhancing its product offering for its second-generation low-cost FPGA family.
News from Altera Europe (20 May 2005)
Controller starts without external regulation
The LT3800 is a current mode, high voltage step-down controller with excellent line and load regulation, along with fast transient response that operates without an auxiliary regulator for startup. Brochure Available
News from Linear Technology Corp (20 May 2005)
Gigabit Ethernet cards handle harsh environments
Data Device Corporation will begin sampling its GigExtreme ET-71000 Gigabit Ethernet network controller and TOE cards to lead customers in Q3 2005.
News from DDC United Kingdom (20 May 2005)
Korean centre offers power management solutions
ON Semiconductor has opened its new Solutions Engineering Centre (SEC) in Seoul, South Korea.
News from ON Semiconductor (20 May 2005)
Bumping paste produces large solder deposits
Novel BGA bumping solder paste produces large deposits of solder material in bumping and other applications using only an SMT printer with a bumping stencil.
News from Indium Corporation of America (20 May 2005)
Mezzanine card adds SCSI storage to VME board
Thales has added a powerful and reliable storage feature to its PowerNode3 computing node via a SCSI PCI Mezzanine Card.
News from Thales Computers (20 May 2005)
Convertor adds efficiency to critical applications
The new DVCH Series of DC/DC convertors delivers just 1.5W in the most efficient, small-size package available today for use in critical-reliability applications.
News from VPT (20 May 2005)
FPGA codec meets DVB-S2 requirements
A new low density parity check code forward error correction encoder/decoder core is fully compliant with the Digital Video Broadcast S2 standard.
News from Comtech AHA Corp (20 May 2005)
PowerPC takes turbo security engine onboard
The 440GRx and 440EPx are the first low-cost low-power security-enabled 400 series PowerPC processors.
News from AMCC (20 May 2005)
System-level alternative for DSP programming
The new NI LabView DSP Module includes tools for designing, implementing and analysing DSP-based algorithms and systems. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (20 May 2005)
Speedy performance from benchtop lapping machine
The new, small footprint Hyprez Microtech AM-15 is the latest lapping solution with the ability to take materials from a ground state to 5 angstroms flatness in 1.5h.
News from Engis (UK) (20 May 2005)
Monitor watches eight analogue voltages
National Semiconductor has added an analogue voltage monitor to its industry-leading portfolio of communication interface boundary scan products.
News from National Semiconductor (20 May 2005)
Optical comms event has global appeal
Companies from all around the world are to exhibit at the 31st European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications in Glasgow later this year.
News from Purple Media Solutions (20 May 2005)
Spanish supplier set for new releases
Specialist distributor Switchtec was recently visited by the export manager from one of its major suppliers, Telergon of Spain.
News from Switchtec (20 May 2005)
Auction website offers online bargains
Auctionelec.com is a new website that has been set up to show regularly reducing prices on parts, spares and components as well as computer products, tools, storage and office equipment.
News from Auctionelec (20 May 2005)
Mensah joins Electronics Interconnection Group
The Electronics Interconnection Group at National Physical Laboratory has been further strengthened with the appointment of Angela Mensah.
News from National Physical Laboratory (20 May 2005)
Tool suite improves high complexity board design
A major upgrade to the CR-5000 enterprise-wide printed circuit board design suite of tools includes 44 productivity enhancements. Brochure Available
News from Zuken (20 May 2005)
Processor put RAID controller duties
The Leon processor has been used in a new network RAID controller design.
News from Gaisler Research (20 May 2005)
Module drops in for simple ISM-band radio
The DP1205 is a "drop-in" module operating in the unlicensed 433, 868 and 915MHz bands.
News from Xemics (19 May 2005)
Colour management system up for award
Agilent Technologies' illumination and colour management system and Envisium mid-power light emitting diodes have been selected as finalists for this quarter's EE Times Ultimate Products award. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (19 May 2005)
Intel signs for more intellectual property
Intel Corp has licensed two further IP cores from Imagination Technologies.
News from Imagination Technologies (19 May 2005)
Austrian operator orders active test solution
Austrian network operator tele.ring has awarded a contract to NetTest for the delivery of a UMTS active service quality monitoring solution.
News from NetTest (19 May 2005)
Award for dedicated VoIP codec
Communications Solutions magazine online has named Spirit's IP-MR codec as one of its 2004 products of the year.
News from Spirit DSP (19 May 2005)
Developers' conference set for October
The second annual ARM Developers' Conference will take place from 4th to 6th October 2005 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, California.
News from ARM (19 May 2005)
Touch screen brings new ease to basestation tester
User Application Article Zytouch touchscreen technology has enabled new 3G network test equipment from Aeroflex to deliver enhanced ease of use and durability, while eliminating hardware and low level drivers.
News from Zytronic (19 May 2005)
Backlights take a new approach to uniformity
A new range of backlights available from Lambda Photometrics are billed as the most uniform backlights on the market and come in an ultraslim housing only 8.5mm thick. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (19 May 2005)
SD cards claim ultimate write speeds
Kingston Technology has expanded its Secure Digit