News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Wednesday 5 April
to Tuesday 11 April 2006
Graphical programming extends to Blackfin
The NI LabView Embedded Module for ADI Blackfin Processors targets high-performance low-power Blackfin processors for faster embedded system development Brochure available
News from National Instruments (11 April 2006)
Software promises faster route to big boards
Mentor Graphics Corporation has begun delivering its XtremeAR product targeted at electronics companies designing large PCBs Brochure available
News from Mentor Graphics UK (11 April 2006)
Audio processors upgrade budget designs
Two new Aureus digital audio processors are cost-optimised to bring more features and high-quality sound to low- and mid-range applications requiring multichannel decoding
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (11 April 2006)
Power controllers boost multiphase efficiency
New control ICs can achieve as much as 3% higher efficiency in 130A applications with seven phases compared with competing five-phase designs
News from International Rectifier (11 April 2006)
Electronic fuse is cost-effective inrush limiter
An integrated self-protected resettable electronic fuse uses a high side N-channel FET driven by an internal charge pump
News from ON Semiconductor (11 April 2006)
Imaging technology scoops Asian innovation award
DEK has won the award for best entry in the dispensing systems/equipment category at the Electronics Manufacturing Asia Innovation Awards 2006
News from DEK (11 April 2006)
Programme offers easy switch to commercial Linux
A new trade-in programme aims to appeal to device manufacturers currently shipping devices running MontaVista Linux products
News from Wind River Systems (11 April 2006)
Sound subsystem set for automotive duties
Oki Electric is to use the ARC Sound Advanced Subsystem in an application specific standard product targeting next generation in-car audio applications
News from ARC International (11 April 2006)
PIC microcontrollers come ready programmed
Microchip now offers a production programming service for all its 8bit PIC microcontrollers
News from Microchip Technology (11 April 2006)
Promotion for Polidori
Pietro Polidori has been promoted to Vice President of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at IDT
News from IDT (11 April 2006)
Novel technology looks beyond 10Gbit/s
Novel Channel Margin technology from Molex takes a fresh approach to demonstrating channel performance in serial system designs for 10Gbit/s and beyond
News from Molex UK (11 April 2006)
Audio ADC goes on the record
A new high-input-voltage ADC features an extended clocking scheme to interface to a wider range of host processors
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (11 April 2006)
Increased handset complexity fuels GaAs demand
The annual five year outlook for the GaAs industry predicts demand for bulk and epitaxial substrates will grow by 30 to 40% over 2006 and 2007, effectively doubling by 2008
News from Strategy Analytics (11 April 2006)
Digital attenuators promise fine resolution
A family of GaAs MMIC digital attenuators offer resolutions down to 0.25dB, together with high linearity, excellent accuracy and RoHS compliance
News from Link Microtek (11 April 2006)
ESL design tools speed processor development
User application article Accelerated computing specialist AppServer Solutions has developed a high-performance multicontext real-time hyperspectral imaging movie processor
News from Celoxica (11 April 2006)
Brewer brings wireless market experience
SiGe Semiconductor has appointed John Brewer as Vice President of Marketing
News from SiGe Semiconductor (11 April 2006)
RoHS compliant PCB connectors on show
Phoenix Contact will be showing the Combicon range of RoHS compliant PCB connectors at the Nepcon 2006 exhibition in May
News from Phoenix Contact (11 April 2006)
Protective devices filter as well
The EClamp237xP family protect against ESD, EMI and RFI in 3G and CDMA phones that have high-resolution displays and video and digital camera features
News from Semtech (11 April 2006)
Enclosures are hub for system integration
Schroff has expanded its system integration facilities to provide a comprehensive service aimed at customers who are looking to reduce overheads and product development times
News from Schroff UK (11 April 2006)
VGA colour TFT module boasts industrial specs
The AUO G065VN01 is an industrial-specification 6.5in VGA colour TFT LCD module
News from Trident Displays (11 April 2006)
M3 joins US national distribution network
Aries Electronics has added M3 Distribution to its US national distribution network
News from Aries Electronics (11 April 2006)
Laser diode driver handles multiple standards
The ATR0885 laser diode driver IC is designed for use in combined HD-DVD/Blu-ray, DVD, CD players and PC CD-ROM drives
News from Atmel Corporation (11 April 2006)
Microchip deal makes five for Anglia
Anglia has signed a UK and Ireland distribution agreement with Microchip Technology, its fifth new semiconductor signing in recent months
News from Anglia (11 April 2006)
Processor orbits venus
User application article The LEON processor is currently in orbit around Venus
News from Gaisler Research (11 April 2006)
Oxford branches out to Silver Birch
Oxford Semiconductor has appointed Silver Birch Marketing as its exclusive distributor in the UK
News from Oxford Semiconductor (11 April 2006)
Australian military sign up for filter designs
RF Engines has been awarded a contract by Australia's Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), for the provision of high performance digital filter designs
News from RF Engines (11 April 2006)
Honeywell hat-trick for Sager
Sager Electronics has picked up three distributor awards from Honeywell Sensing and Control at the company's annual sales meeting in Orlando, Florida
News from Sager Electronics (11 April 2006)
Lean programme slashes filter connector lead-times
Deutsch has reduced lead-times on repeat orders for its filter products to 12 weeks, marking its ongoing commitment to major new programmes
News from Deutsch (11 April 2006)
Network security appliance uses latest VIA chipset
IBase Technology has developed a cost effective network security appliance based on the latest VIA CN700 chipset architecture
News from IBase Technology (11 April 2006)
New company set for debut at Nepcon
Knaresborough based GSPK Circuits will showcase its new company Ampohm Wound Products and its new product - Reflecta-finish - at Nepcon UK 2006
News from GSPK Circuits (11 April 2006)
Video over UTP unit corrects colour skew
A compact device corrects the horizontal misalignment between the red, green and blue components that inevitably occurs in the transmission of high resolution video over Cat5/5e/6 cables
News from Hall Research Technologies (11 April 2006)
Wave solder flux is environmentally friendly
Alpha EF-6100 low-solids wave solder flux is the latest addition to the EF Series of environmentally friendly fluxes
News from Cookson Electronics (11 April 2006)
Shenzhen plant meets standards trifecta
On 7th March 2006, BSI officially presented three Business Management Certificates to Cookson Electronics' executives at their site in Shenzhen, China
News from Cookson Electronics (11 April 2006)
UK display innovation showcased in York
ZBD Displays will present the story of its success at the annual conference for the British Liquid Crystal Society at the University of York
News from ZBD Displays (11 April 2006)
PCI Express kit speeds ASIC prototyping
ProDesign has released a PCI Express kit for its ASIC prototyping system Chipit Platinum Edition
News from ProDesign (11 April 2006)
Camera cable handles HDTV
Fujikura Europe has a new optical fibre TV camera cable for high definition video broadcast
News from Fujikura Europe (11 April 2006)
Accelerating ideas for faster broadband
Technical background article After leading a recent DTI Global Watch Mission, Antony Walker, Director of Intellect and Chief Executive of the Broadband Stakeholder Group, talks about the team's findings
News from DTI Global Watch Service (11 April 2006)
Turnkey package is quick start for HMI designs
A ready-to-use HMI starter package will appeal to developers in automotive, industrial automation, medical, defence and consumer devices markets
News from Tilcon Software (11 April 2006)
Report reveals upturn in workstation market
It might not be the soaring growth market it once was, but the results are in and 2005 was an outstanding year for workstations and professional graphics
News from Jon Peddie Research (11 April 2006)
Monahans processor powers handheld platform
The iW-Rainbow-Giga is a novel platform for handheld devices based on the Intel Monahans processor
News from iWave Systems Technologies (11 April 2006)
Guidance highlights dangers in WEEE
CKS Group has discovered serious health risks associated with the use of so called WEEE treatment facilities, and is issuing cautionary guidance to operators
News from CKS Group (11 April 2006)
Grounding contacts reduce EMI onboard
SMD onboard grounding contacts from Kitagawa can be used to reduce EMI emissions close to their source
News from Kitagawa UK (11 April 2006)
Conference focuses on printed RFID technology
The Global Issues for Printed RFID Conference is the first of its kind to focus solely on the developments, challenges and issues involved in this emerging technology
News from Pira International (11 April 2006)
Charge pumps go three ways for handset LED power
Highly integrated 850kHz low-noise high-efficiency 1x/1.5x/2x multimode charge pumps drive main, camera and auxiliary LED displays in cellular phones Brochure available
News from Linear Technology Corp (10 April 2006)
Op amps upgrade specs in ones, twos and fours
Nine single, dual and quad op amps feature dramatic improvements in accuracy, power consumption and voltage noise for industrial, medical and automotive applications
News from National Semiconductor (10 April 2006)
Changing wireless landscape discussed
Executives discuss the importance of merging unique skills from diverse technologies into the wireless market to fit the needs of an ever-changing set of mobile consumers
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (10 April 2006)
Multichannel digitisers adapt to their tasks
The Gage Octopus family of multichannel digitisers is based on a modular concept that allows users to custom-build their own digitisers according to their specific needs
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (10 April 2006)
Rohde and Schwarz supports LXI Consortium
Rohde and Schwarz has been a strategic member of the LXI Consortium since November 2004
News from Rohde and Schwarz (10 April 2006)
Rep's outstanding service is recognised
Indium Corporation has recognised Creyr Innovation, a representative for its assembly materials, for outstanding service and contributions during 2005
News from Indium Corporation of America (10 April 2006)
Wolfson supports local science festival
Wolfson Microelectronics is a major supporter of this year's Edinburgh International Science Festival
News from Wolfson Microelectronics (10 April 2006)
In-vehicle entertainment gathers pace
At the Geneva Motor Show 2006 car makers followed the trend in advanced entertainment choice seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2005, according to a new report
News from Strategy Analytics (10 April 2006)
Automotive sector unsure on storage media
Car makers and aftermarket electronics suppliers are currently divided on the optimum removable storage format for use in automotive applications, according to a new report
News from Strategy Analytics (10 April 2006)
Innovation awards expand to cover software design
The MathWorks is sponsoring a new software design category at the second annual Innovation in Engineering Awards
News from The MathWorks (10 April 2006)
Tundra acquires Potentia
Tundra Semiconductor Corporation has acquired Potentia Semiconductor Corporation for C $1.4 million in cash
News from Tundra Semiconductor (10 April 2006)
CD catalogue includes thousands of LED devices
The latest updated CD catalogue from Forge Europa includes details of more than 2000 LED devices
News from Forge Europa (10 April 2006)
Blades are made ready for new Sun servers
Artesyn Communication Products has announced support for Sun Microsystems' new AdvancedTCA-based Netra family of servers
News from Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing (10 April 2006)
HSDPA evolution gathers pace
According to a new survey by GSA, 79 HSDPA network deployments, an increase of 60% in 5 months, are currently planned or in implementation in 43 countries
News from GSA - Global Mobile Suppliers Association (10 April 2006)
Embedded BIOS supports latest VIA chipset
General Software has expanded its product line with Embedded BIOS 2000 support for the new VIA CN700 IGP chipset
News from SDC Systems (10 April 2006)
Software prepares designs for test
A breakthrough product enables engineers to prepare PCB testing and in-system programming applications based on the IEEE1149.x boundary-scan standards, rapidly and easily
News from JTAG Technologies (10 April 2006)
Tabletop microscope takes a different view
A new tabletop microscope has the potential to transform the field of basic microscopy
News from Hitachi High-Technologies (Electron Microscopy) (10 April 2006)
Handheld enclosures can be sealed to IP65
The Tekbox enclosure range is now available sealed to IP65, extending applications for the modern handheld enclosures to outdoor or harsher industrial duties
News from Teko Enclosures (10 April 2006)
Open-frame switcher fits 1U slots
A 120W open-frame single-output PSU series features a 3 x 5in footprint and fits 1U racks for applications such as POS terminals and network hubs
News from Phihong Europe (10 April 2006)
Alliance focuses on biometric authentication
Cherry Electrical Products and Flexagonal Systems have signed a global agreement to provide all standard and advanced keyboards in the Cherry 14000 series with biometric authentication capabilities
News from Cherry Electrical Products (10 April 2006)
Duplexer cuts CDMA450 designs down to size
An integrated duplexer for CDMA450 systems replaces five traditional components for a smaller, more cost-effective end product, and a faster time to market
News from Temex (10 April 2006)
Aeroflex signs for systems development
Aeroflex Test Solutions, Powell Division has selected Artisan Studio as its tool of choice for both systems and software development on all future projects
News from Artisan Software Tools (10 April 2006)
Blown fibre stretches towards a million kilometres
Prysmian Telecom Cables and Systems is closing in on its quest to reach 1 million installed kilometres with its latest delivery of blown fibre now taking total sales past 750,000km
News from Prysmian Cables and Systems (10 April 2006)
Sprinkler controller wins wireless design prize
The top three winners of the first Lantronix wireless design contest were announced last week at the Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose, California
News from Lantronix (10 April 2006)
Communications forum broadens scope for 2007
Next year's C5 World Forum will major on converged networks, customer content-based applications and mobile and fixed IP-based technologies
News from International Engineering Consortium (10 April 2006)
Name change follows Leica acquisition
Vistec Semiconductor is the new name for Leica Microsystems Semiconductor Equipment Division
News from Vistec Semiconductor Systems (10 April 2006)
Award recognises help with switch to lead-free
Frost and Sullivan has selected Aegis Industrial Software Corp as its 2006 company of the year in the surface mount technology software sector
News from Aegis Europe (10 April 2006)
Programme aims to simplify LED lighting
CML-IT's new ConnectandGlo programme is designed to make solid state lighting easy Brochure available
News from CML Innovative Technologies (10 April 2006)
Motsinger and Conley pick up awards
The first recipients of the Ray Hall Spirit of ERA Award were presented with the first Spirit Awards at the 2006 Electronics Industry Sales and Marketing Conference last month in Tampa, Florida
News from Electronics Representatives Association (10 April 2006)
Acquisition expands scope of EMC consultancy
EMC Solutions has acquired Steatite's EMC division, including its EMI/RFI consultancy and filter manufacturing business and all design and intellectual property
News from EMC Solutions (10 April 2006)
Wireless radio modems join PC/104 applications
Available in 900MHz and 2.4GHz frequencies, the Xtreme/104 radio modem cards will add robust wireless datacommunications to PC/104 applications
News from Connect Tech (10 April 2006)
E-beam system prepares for 32nm technology
A high-performance variable shaped electron beam system enables direct patterning for the 32nm technology node for R and D and prototyping
News from Vistec Electron Beam (10 April 2006)
Budget e-beam system enables a quick turn
A universal cost-effective e-beam system for both direct write and mask making applications enables users to react flexibly to market demands
News from Vistec Electron Beam (10 April 2006)
Finnish power supplies start in the UK
Finnish custom power supply manufacturer Powernet has opened a subsidiary in the UK
News from Powernet Custom Design (10 April 2006)
UV LED array offers cure for industrial tasks
A large area array UV LED curing system has sufficient power to be used as a curing device for inkjet printers and other industrial curing applications
News from CoolLED (10 April 2006)
Conference zooms in on micro- and nanotechnologies
The COMS conference is among the world's most important meeting places for all those attempting to bring emerging small technologies from concept to the marketplace
News from MANCEF (10 April 2006)
Software switch aids global deployment
StringDB Manager is a new Microsoft.NET and Borland (Delphi, C++ Builder) component that automatically converts legacy applications to multiple languages
News from SWBOX.com (10 April 2006)
RF codes switch to Wiegand card format
Nortech Control Systems is launching a new Wiegand convertor that converts radio frequency codes into 26bit Wiegand card format
News from Nortech Control Systems (10 April 2006)
Low-power medical supplies come onboard
The NFM Series are 5-20W medical onboard PCB type power supplies designed to extend the Sunpower medical product line to include the lower power 5W applications
News from Sunpower (UK) (10 April 2006)
Design centre is a first for Europe
Linear's Munich Design Centre allows the company to further expand its analogue design resources at a location that provides proximity to some of the company's key European customers
News from Linear Technology Corp (7 April 2006)
USB switch survives bigger static spikes
A new High-Speed USB 2.0 switch features the industry's highest ESD protection (up to 8kV)
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (7 April 2006)
Contactless payment proves popular with users
Philips and Visa International have released the results of a new usability study of near field communication and contactless payment technology
News from NXP (formerly Philips Semiconductors) (7 April 2006)
High-speed USB controllers prove popular
In less than a year Cypress Semiconductor has shipped over 20 million units of its new family of low-cost high-speed USB controllers with the industry's lowest power consumption
News from Cypress Semiconductor (7 April 2006)
IC takes charge of clamshell handset I/O
A new IC aims to simplify the design, lower the power consumption and improve the reliability of 'clamshell' style mobile phones
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (7 April 2006)
Submicron fab is acquired from LSI Logic
ON Semiconductor is to purchase LSI Logic Corp's Gresham, Oregon, wafer fabrication facility and semiconductor manufacturing equipment for approximately $105 million in cash
News from ON Semiconductor (7 April 2006)
Platform supports Monahans processor development
Wind River Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition now supports Intel Corporation's newest processor family, codenamed Monahans
News from Wind River Systems (7 April 2006)
Enhanced receiver filters background interference
Breakthrough receiver technology significantly improves data connectivity and call quality for mobile handsets operating over HSDPA-capable 3G/W-CDMA networks
News from Agere Systems (7 April 2006)
Module leads out microETXexpress form factor
New from Kontron, the 95 x 95mm microETXexpress-PM is the first COM (computer-on-module) based on the new microETXexpress form factor introduced in 2005
News from Kontron UK (7 April 2006)
System points to MicroTCA development
A new development system is based on the soon-to-be ratified PICMG MicroTCA specification
News from Kontron UK (7 April 2006)
GaAs device demand spreads from the handset
GaAs device revenues will grow by 36% over 2005 to 2010, breaking the $3 billion barrier in 2006
News from Strategy Analytics (7 April 2006)
More features for rebranded NetTest testers
Anritsu has added a new set of features to its rebranded, flagship MasterClaw and NetClaw product suites for comprehensive wireless service assurance and network monitoring
News from Anritsu (UK) (7 April 2006)
Carrier blades are home to AdvancedMC modules
The AT-AMC series of carrier blades are ideal for system designers creating high-performance telecommunications solutions using AdvancedMC modules
News from SBS Technologies (7 April 2006)
Clamp meter comes with a free football
Fluke is warming up for summer with a free beach football offer to anyone purchasing a Fluke 322 clamp meter before 30th June 2006 Brochure available
News from Fluke (UK) (7 April 2006)
Single chip embeds full processor chipset
The CX700 integrates all the cutting-edge features of a modern chipset's North and South bridges into a single, compact and highly power-efficient package for the embedded market
News from VIA Technologies (7 April 2006)
Chipset enables premium Windows experience
The VIA PT890 chipset further broadens the company's range of Microsoft Windows Vista-ready core logic solutions
News from VIA Technologies (7 April 2006)
Embedded Flash drive is optimised for new XScale
M-Systems is to provide mobile product designers with a virtually plug-and-play ability to tap into the latest multilevel cell NAND Flash technology on Intel's newest processor family
News from M-Systems (7 April 2006)
Custom LCDs take shape in any form
New manufacturing techniques enable Digital Displays to offer custom designed LCDs that can be virtually any shape
News from Digital Displays (7 April 2006)
Seminar examines ultrawideband developments
The Institution of Engineering and Technology is holding a seminar on ultrawideband systems, technologies and applications at Savoy Place, London on Thursday 20th April 2006
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (7 April 2006)
Coupled inductors cut capacitor demands
Coupled inductors for nonisolated step-down DC/DC voltage regulators bring a faster transient response, lower ripple current per phase and increased system efficiency
News from Pulse (7 April 2006)
RF connectors take switches onboard
Surface/edge-mounted RF power switching connectors optimise packaging density
News from Radiall (7 April 2006)
Eighth brick bus convertor is highly efficient
The latest addition to the BusQor family of bus convertors provides greater than 95% efficiency at half and full loads Brochure available
News from SynQor Europe (7 April 2006)
PC/104 module sports 16 serial ports
Targeting serial intensive embedded applications, Sealevel Systems has introduced the industry's first PC/104 module offering 16 RS485 ports
News from Sealevel Systems (7 April 2006)
Distribution deal goes global
Following a successful growth year in 2005 in North American Melexis has extended its distribution agreement with Future Electronics
News from Melexis (7 April 2006)
Analogue isolators boast high noise immunity
Axial analogue isolators combine visible red LED emitters and a phototransistor detectors housed in separate opaque moulded plastic housings and coupled by shrouded optical cables
News from Optek Technology (7 April 2006)
Smartphone takes DVB-H onboard
User application article Microtune's Mobile MicroTuner MT2260 is integrated into the architecture of a new DVB-H integrated smartphone that was demonstrated by Modeo this week at CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas
News from Microtune (7 April 2006)
Matrix gets to grips with video testing
A dual 24x8 switching matrix is specifically designed to switch video signals in 75ohm transmission lines
News from Pickering Interfaces (7 April 2006)
65nm process comes on stream two months early
Qualcomm has begun sampling state-of-the-art wireless devices manufactured on TSMC's 65nm process technology
News from TSMC (7 April 2006)
Former HP CEO in line for TSMC Board
Carleton (Carly) S Fiorina, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hewlett-Packard, has agreed to serve as an independent member of TSMC's Board of Directors
News from TSMC (7 April 2006)
Multifunction I/O card adopts industrial specs
The PCM-MIO is a high-density analogue and digital I/O card that operates from -40 to +85C
News from Winsystems (7 April 2006)
CompactFlash cards are fit for industrial duties
RoHS-compliant CompactFlash cards are available in densities from 128Mbyte to 2Gbyte for operation from -40 to +85C
News from Winsystems (7 April 2006)
Modules make processor application easy
Rabbit Semiconductor has released the first RabbitCore modules powered by the new Rabbit 4000 microprocessor
News from Rabbit Semiconductor (7 April 2006)
Scopes and supplies make first showing at Nepcon
Aspen Electronics will make its Nepcon UK debut this year with a range of instruments ideally suited to electronics production and test applications
News from Aspen Electronics (7 April 2006)
Microminiature switches snap to it again and again
RoHS-compliant MDB Series microminiature snap-acting switches are rated for 100,000 cycles under load and 1,000,000 mechanical cycles
News from Apem Components (7 April 2006)
ZigBee ready to take off
The supply chain and broad industry support required to deliver ZigBee is now in place and will enable the market to quickly reach large volumes
News from Future Horizons (7 April 2006)
Modules bring M2M comms to wireless LANs
Ezurio chose the Embedded Design Show in San Jose to release the first in a range of 802.11b/g modules designed specifically for the embedded market
News from Ezurio (7 April 2006)
Power module is made for 1U systems
The Signature 1000W, 1U power module provides -54V DC for rectifier applications and +48V DC for front end architectures
News from Transistor Devices (7 April 2006)
SEZ Group chooses interface software
SEZ Group has chosen CIMPortal to facilitate high speed data collection and routing for creating Interface A solutions for its semiconductor equipment
News from Cimetrix (7 April 2006)
Berkeley makes the Red Herring shortlist
Berkeley Design Automation has been selected as one of the top 200 contenders for the annual 'Red Herring 100 North America' list
News from Berkeley Design Automation (7 April 2006)
Design centre boosts PCB CAD support in Texas
Freedom CAD Services has opened a design centre in Dallas to service its growing customer base in southern North America
News from Freedom CAD Services (7 April 2006)
DTI grant helps projector project move on
Light Blue Optics has been awarded a GBP 75,000 grant towards the development of its prototype miniature colour projector
News from Light Blue Optics (7 April 2006)
PCB prototypes come in as little as 3 days
A new PCB pooling service offering faster deliveries and more technology options for high-quality low-cost prototypes and small series
News from Eurocircuits (7 April 2006)
GaN-on-diamond wafer adds an extra option
Group4 Labs has released a gallium-facing gallium-nitride-on-diamond semiconductor water
News from Group4 Labs (7 April 2006)
Power quality filters tranquilise surge currents
Nothing less than 100% surge protection with 0% failure should be considered for demanding combat and support applications
News from Zero Surge (7 April 2006)
Low-cost welders offer lead-free bond alternative
MacGregor Welding Systems will be launching a new range of low cost entry level welding machines at this year's Nepcon show
News from MacGregor Welding Systems (7 April 2006)
High-power IR LEDs boast high efficiency
Infra-red LED light sources are designed for applications that require high reliability and long-term stability
News from OSA Opto Light (7 April 2006)
End-of-life ICs can be brought back to life
Technical background article When IC obsolescence threatens the design of a complete system, one alternative is to have the offending part redesigned by an IC specialist
News from Silicann Technologies (7 April 2006)
Banerjee leads programmable ASIC development
aASIC Corp has appointed Kaushik Banerjee to the position of Vice President of Engineering
News from eASIC Corp (6 April 2006)
Balanced amplifier modules reduce system noise
Very-low-noise high-linearity high-gain balanced amplifier modules operate in the 1.8 to 2.2GHz frequency range Brochure available
News from Avago Technologies (6 April 2006)
Rad-hard FPGAs survive Martian missions
User application article Actel's radiation-tolerant and radiation-hardened field-programmable gate arrays are still performing critical functions throughout several ongoing Mars missions Brochure available
News from Actel Europe (6 April 2006)
SRAMs accelerate read/write capabilities
New memory chips deliver the world's highest density and highest bandwidth, enabling up to 50% more system-level bandwidth than existing QDRII and DDRII products
News from Cypress Semiconductor (6 April 2006)
Video decoder combines four in one
A new analogue-to-digital video decoder combines four independent video decoders into a single chip
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (6 April 2006)
TI tops DSL market survey
A new report rates Texas Instruments as the top supplier of DSL customer premises equipment worldwide with 32% market share in 2005
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (6 April 2006)
Alliance to unify mobile security
TI is integrating ARM TrustZone software and application programming interfaces into its market-proven M-Shield mobile security technology framework
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (6 April 2006)
Online seminar explains PCI Express package
Texas Instruments and Altera Corp are holding a free online seminar entitled: 'Delivering low-cost PCI Express x1 solutions for your needs'
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (6 April 2006)
Video-intelligence software runs on DaVinci
ObjectVideo OnBoard, an award-winning, video-intelligence software suite, now runs on TI's DaVinci technology
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (6 April 2006)
Handset TV chip stars in CTIA demonstration
At this week's CTIA Wireless 2006, Texas Instruments is showcasing a live demonstration of the only single-chip mobile digital TV DVB-H solution in the market - the Hollywood chip (DTV1000)
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (6 April 2006)
Bormann recognised as top DSP educator
The TI DSP Educator Award has been won by Frank Bormann of the University of Applied Sciences in Zwickau for his outstanding contributions to the diffusion of real-time DSP technology
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (6 April 2006)
ZTE recognises outstanding power management
ON Semiconductor has won the Best Global Partner 2006 award from ZTE Corp, a pioneer of China's telecommunications equipment manufacturing industry
News from ON Semiconductor (6 April 2006)
Smart card microcontroller meets security standard
The AE55C1 32bit smart card microcontroller, with advanced cryptographic library functions, has obtained EAL4+ certification under the ISO/IEC15408 international standard
News from Renesas Technology Europe (6 April 2006)
Chipsets support latest Windows Media Audio
Mobile phone chipsets support the Microsoft Windows Media Audio format, an important feature for bringing easy and convenient music download capabilities to mass-market, feature-rich phones
News from Agere Systems (6 April 2006)
Controller upgrades applications to TFT
The RoHS-compliant CRT-to-LCD-6 controller assembly converts analogue RGB or digital DVI input (optional) signals into digital TTL or LVDS signals for TFTs
News from Kontron UK (6 April 2006)
Mezzanine processor employs PowerPC
The Telum TSPE01 is a single-width full-height AdvancedMC processor board with up to 1Gbyte of soldered DDR2-400 SDRAM system memory and dual gigabit Ethernet channels
News from SBS Technologies (6 April 2006)
AdvancedMC module synchronises with GPS clock
The Telum GPSTC-AMC is an AdvancedMC module that uses a GPS clock to synchronise offsite network devices with other network devices
News from SBS Technologies (6 April 2006)
WiMAX tester to be previwed at June 2006 PlugFest
Aeroflex and Cetecom Spain have outlined the roadmap for the development and introduction of the WiMAX Forum's 802.16e protocol conformance test solution
News from Aeroflex (6 April 2006)
Printer and dispenser share lead-free experience
Contax will be exhibiting in conjunction with Speedline Technologies to display two products at the SMART Lead Free Experience centre at Nepcon UK 2006
News from Contax (6 April 2006)
EXFO reports strong profitable growth
EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering has reported strong profitable growth for its second quarter of fiscal 2006
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (6 April 2006)
Flash file system features on mobile platform
User application article Datalight's Flash FX Pro and Reliance products have been selected by Texas Instruments for its OMAPV1030 platform for the mobile device market
News from Logic Technology (6 April 2006)
Media processing platform moves up to CompactPCI
Prosody X CompactPCI is a new telco grade variant of the acclaimed Prosody X product line that was released earlier this year
News from Aculab (6 April 2006)
Supply boosts power density and efficiency
A compact 150W AC/DC external power supply for portable equipment claims best-in-class performance at 5.1W/in3 power density and 88% minimum efficiency
News from XP Power (6 April 2006)
Soldering tips stand up to lead-free processing
Plato soldering tips are constructed from highly conductive premium grade copper to transmit heat to the work more quickly than other brands
News from Intertronics (6 April 2006)
Mobile access router is a tough customer
The DuraMAR is a mobile Internet Protocol router specifically designed for harsh mobile environments in military and rail transit applications
News from Parvus Corp (6 April 2006)
Cellular baseband offers full HSDPA support
Broadcom has released a new cellular baseband processor that is fully compliant with the High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) standard for high-speed cellular data
News from Broadcom Corp (6 April 2006)
Embedded Flash drive boots OMAP-based systems
The mDOC H-series embedded Flash drive is now being offered as a NAND Flash-based storage and boot solution for portable terminals based on the OMAP5912 processor
News from M-Systems (6 April 2006)
Shortform catalogue covers diverse range
The 2006 shortform catalogue from Pulse Technitrol features diverse product offerings from the company's telecomms, LAN, power, military/aerospace and consumer divisions
News from Ultimate Renaissance (6 April 2006)
PCI Express design contest promises $1500 prize
The PLX PCI Express Design Contest gives engineers worldwide the opportunity to display their PCIe expertise and a chance to win a US $1500 prize
News from PLX Technology Europe (6 April 2006)
SBCs are made for kiosk applications
Evalue has developed a new series of SBCs that offers low cost of ownership while maintaining high system reliability in kiosk applications
News from Avalue Technology (6 April 2006)
Software embeds security into wireless Ethernet
Nucleus 802.11i software is now available to developers requiring IEEE802.11i, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA-2) and WPA support in wireless Ethernet applications
News from Accelerated Technology (6 April 2006)
Tools bring execution and translation to UML
Mentor Graphics has produced an enhanced version of its Edge UML Suite - the only tool suite to provide developers with a single flow from design to deployment
News from Accelerated Technology (6 April 2006)
Tools support multithreading MIPS cores
The Nucleus real-time operating system and the Eclipse-powered Edge Tool Suite now support the MIPS32 34K multithreading processor core family
News from Accelerated Technology (6 April 2006)
Tools turn to Freescale applications processors
Synchromesh Computing has validated the Edge Tool Suite on the Freescale Semiconductor i.MX family of applications processors
News from Accelerated Technology (6 April 2006)
FPGA design kit is ready to go
The RTG001 is a fully featured USB-connected ready-to-go FPGA design solution complete with software APIs, tools and tutorials, enabling users to implement out-of-the-box FPGA designs quickly
News from Saelig Company (6 April 2006)
LED specialists share patents
Toyoda Gosei and Philips Lumileds Lighting have entered an agreement to use each other's patents for specific technologies in III-V semiconductor light emitting diodes
News from Philips Lumileds Lighting (6 April 2006)
Two-way radio processors add new features
CML Microcircuits has upgraded the proprietary Function Image (FI-1.2) technology implemented on the FirmASIC based CMX7031 and CMX7041 two-way radio processors
News from CML Microcircuits (6 April 2006)
Pulse-Link goes Platinum
Pulse-Link has signed up as a Platinum Sponsor of Connections: the digital home conference and showcase from 2nd to 4th May 2006 at the Santa Clara Convention Centre
News from Parks Associates (6 April 2006)
MEMS foundry orders first cluster tool
Surface Technology Systems has received its first order for a VPX cluster tool with a Pegasus deep reactive ion etch (DRIE) process module, from Dalsa Semiconductor
News from Surface Technology Systems (6 April 2006)
Platform promises quick route to custom boards
The RabbitFlex product platform offers an innovative, patent pending process for creating and manufacturing customised boards
News from Rabbit Semiconductor (6 April 2006)
BlueStreak SoC drives multimedia toy
User application article A design win for the new Fisher-Price Pixter Multi-Media portable device affirms Sharp's position as a cost-effective design solution source for video-intensive products
News from Sharp Microelectronics (6 April 2006)
Bluetooth modules live through oil depot fire
User application article Ezurio has always prided itself on its robust Bluetooth solutions, which are designed for applications demanding the best performance
News from Ezurio (6 April 2006)
Yoram takes responsibility across the board
Ido Yoram is the new Production Manager at Jaltek Systems, where he will be responsible across the board for the company's production activities
News from Jaltek Systems (6 April 2006)
Configuration management gets to grips with games
User application article Free Radical Design is using the Perforce SCM system to manage its digital assets for the development of games for next generation gaming consoles
News from Perforce Software (6 April 2006)
Multicore processing is conference keynote
One of the key focuses for this year's Boards and Solutions Conference is the migration to multicore processing
News from Invents UK (6 April 2006)
Alliance on chemical mechanical planarisation
TMP and BASF have entered into a licence and joint development agreement for copper and barrier CMP slurries
News from BASF (6 April 2006)
PowerPC board bristles with comms interfaces
Interface Concept has enhanced its MPC7447A or MPC7448 processor-based product range with the introduction of the IC-e6-cPCIa 3U CompactPCI single board computer
News from Interface Concept (6 April 2006)
Field solver tackles large-scale EM problems
CST has upgraded its 3D EM field solver palette with a new module based on the multilevel fast multipole method
News from CST - Computer Simulation Technology (6 April 2006)
Small-footprint board reduces power drain
The latest addition to the line of PC/104-Plus embedded boards from VersaLogic Corp is the Puma, which features a highly reliable design and very low power consumption
News from VersaLogic Corp (6 April 2006)
PC/104-Plus board packs processing power
The Cheetah is a PC/104-Plus embedded computer based on a powerful 1.6GHz Pentium M processor
News from VersaLogic Corp (6 April 2006)
IP coprocessor provides configurable networking
The iChip CO120SQ is a low-cost programmable Internet controller chip whose pinout and functionality are determined by its 'firmware flavour'
News from Connect One (6 April 2006)
Yearbook catalogues EMC suppliers and products
Available now free of charge from Nutwood UK, the EMC Yearbook 2006 brings together 40 pages of information, including an easy-to-use product and company finder
News from Nutwood UK (6 April 2006)
Faster access for optical spectrum analyser
Aragon Photonics has optimised its production processes and can now supply its BOSA optical spectrum analyser on just 8 weeks delivery time
News from Aragon Photonics Labs (6 April 2006)
Microcontroller makes the most of 8bit designs
The VRS51L2xxx provides the processing power and speed to compete with a 16bit MCU, without having to migrate from an 8bit device Brochure available
News from Ramtron International (5 April 2006)
Regulator aims for WCDMA handsets
A synchronous buck-boost regulator is optimised for use in 3G WCDMA handset applications Brochure available
News from Linear Technology Corp (5 April 2006)
Oaklander takes on worldwide responsibility
Intersil has recruited Peter Oaklander to the position of Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales, based at its headquarters in Milpitas, California
News from Intersil (5 April 2006)
Chinese designers adopt Galaxy
Hisilicon Technologies has adopted Synopsys' Galaxy Design Platform as its primary IC design flow for 130nm designs
News from Synopsys (5 April 2006)
Multimedia processor gains RTOS support
Texas Instruments and QNX Software Systems are working to enhance the development of digital audio and video applications for the embedded market
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (5 April 2006)
Development suite produces faster-running code
ARM has used the Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose to release the latest version of its RealView Development Suite
News from ARM (5 April 2006)
32bit MCUs take Fast Ethernet and Flash onboard
New 68K/ColdFire MCU families address industrial control applications ranging from remote data collection and security enhancements to home automation and environmental monitoring
News from Freescale Semiconductor (5 April 2006)
FM and Bluetooth coexist at Las Vegas show
CSR is demonstrating its BlueCore5-FM silicon at CTIA in Las Vegas
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (5 April 2006)
Mains filter squeezes in suppression
An economically priced mains filter from Belling Lee is extremely compact, RoHS compliant and fully approved to VDE, UL, CSA and Semko+
News from Aerco (5 April 2006)
Santhanasamy joins Asia-Pacific operations
Damian Santhanasamy has been recruited as Technical Engineer at Indium Corporation's Asia-Pacific Operations
News from Indium Corporation of America (5 April 2006)
Report dissects mobile TV hype
A report concludes that the current hype surrounding broadcast mobile TV services remains out of proportion to evidence of consumer interest and willingness to pay
News from Strategy Analytics (5 April 2006)
Development system supports soft processor
The latest version of Altera's unified electronic product development system includes full support for embedded designs using the Altera Nios II FPGA-based soft processor
News from Altium (5 April 2006)
Integrated package aids telecomms system design
Enea and MontaVista Software have joined forces to create the industry's most comprehensive, highly integrated software platform for distributed telecomms applications
News from Enea Embedded Technology (5 April 2006)
Thermal printer mechanism handles outside duties
A new compact heavy duty thermal printer mechanism is designed for integration into outdoor applications
News from Trident Displays (5 April 2006)
Fully buffered DIMMs boost server bandwidth
Kingston Technology's FB-DIMM modules are a high-speed high-density memory solution for related technology workstation and server platforms
News from Kingston Technology (5 April 2006)
CompactFlash cards are made for industrial use
The mModule CF 5000 is an industrial grade CompactFlash range that will be available in a variety of capacities ranging from 32Mbyte to 8Gbyte
News from M-Systems (5 April 2006)
Flash chips reach 1Gbit using 65nm process
Intel Corporation is the first to sample NOR multilevel cell Flash memory chips at 1Gbit density using its advanced 65nm process technology
News from Intel Corporation (5 April 2006)
Pick and place partnership set to continue
Assembleon and Yamaha IM are extending their strategic pick and place partnership for another three years
News from Assembléon (5 April 2006)
Upgrade accelerates pick and place performance
A Speedpack upgrade for the AX range of pick and place machines increases the output of SMD placement equipment lines by up to 15%, while also improving line balancing
News from Assembléon (5 April 2006)
Universal Semiconductor Technology buys foundry
Mimix Broadband is selling its gallium arsenide foundry to Universal Semiconductor Technology
News from Mimix Broadband (5 April 2006)
Virtual machine upgrades to latest Java
PERC Ultra introduces full Java 5 language features such as generics, annotations and type-safe enumerations
News from Aonix (5 April 2006)
Alliance targets Java and Ada developers
LynuxWorks is to market and distribute Aonix technology alongside its LynxOS product line
News from Aonix (5 April 2006)
Acquisition system is upgraded with Java VM
User application article The Telemetry-West division of L-3 Communications has selected the Aonix PERC virtual machine for the System 550 real-time data acquisition system
News from Aonix (5 April 2006)
Core module masters wired and wireless comms
The ConnectCore Wi-9C is the industry's first embedded core module with fully integrated wired 10/100Mbit Ethernet and secure 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN networking capabilities
News from Digi International (5 April 2006)
RTOS makes the most of 32bit MCUs
An enhanced version of the popular ThreadX RTOS provides a better fit for microcontroller-based applications, and adds many new development benefits for all users
News from Express Logic (5 April 2006)
Royalty-free RTOS passes 300 million deployments
Express Logic is celebrating a major milestone, with product deployments of its popular ThreadX RTOS passing 300 million units
News from Express Logic (5 April 2006)
Diagnostics software supports latest PowerPCs
Kozio has announced full support for Advanced Micro Circuits Corporation's (AMCC) embedded PowerPC 440SP and 440SPe processors
News from Kozio (5 April 2006)
Manufacturing expertise showcased at Nepcon
GSPK Electronics is looking forward to showcasing its services at the largest exhibition in the UK electronics industry
News from GSPK Electronics (5 April 2006)
On-chip debug technology runs on Linux
Macraigor Systems has ported its proprietary OCDemon on-chip debug technology to the Linux platform using the newly introduced usb2Demon and debug interface
News from Macraigor Systems (5 April 2006)
Amplifiers keep the noise down
A new low noise amplifier has been designed to not only deliver an extremely low noise figure but also have high gain and a high intercept point across a very wide frequency band
News from NuWaves (5 April 2006)
High-efficiency supplies deliver up to 275W
Power supplies deliver up to 275W of continuous output power, with regulated output voltages ranging from 3.3 to 48V in 0.1V increments and remote sense available
News from GlobTek (5 April 2006)
RTOS is optimised for Intel XScale family
The RTXC Quadros dual-mode RTOS effortlessly manages the data streaming characteristics and the interrupt-intensive control processing of the highly integrated XScale processor
News from Quadros Systems (5 April 2006)
RTOS works with secure digital development
Quadros Systems has collaborated with Jinvani Systech to offer the RTOS SD driver development kit as a tightly integrated SDIO stack with the RTXC Quadros RTOS
News from Quadros Systems (5 April 2006)
Software manages virtual machines in real time
TenAsys Corporation is claiming a breakthrough in embedded computing for its RT-Hypervisor software, the industry's first hypervisor for real-time Intel architecture systems
News from TenAsys Corporation (5 April 2006)
Compliance testing covers Asian markets
Micom Labs is now a conformity assessment body for Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan
News from Micom Labs (5 April 2006)
Catalogue covers more than 12,000 products
Canford's all-new all-colour catalogue contains details on well over 12,000 products
News from Canford (5 April 2006)
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