News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Wednesday 26 April
to Tuesday 2 May 2006
MicroTCA systems take AMC modules on the backplane
MicroTCA development systems in 2, 3 and 5U include backplanes for direct incorporation of Advanced Mezzanine Card modules at half and full height and single and double width Brochure available
News from Rittal (2 May 2006)
QFN socket is tough enough for test duties
Ironwood Electronics has a new high performance QFN socket for 0.4mm pitch devices
News from Logic Technology (2 May 2006)
Waveform generators simulate HSDPA and HSUPA
A WCDMA signal-generation utility that supports High Speed Uplink Packet Access as defined in 3GPP Release 6 is now available for use with Yokogawa arbitrary waveform generators
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (2 May 2006)
Tools support low-pin-count MCU development
A complete toolchain, including simulator, compiler and Tantino JTAG debugger, supports development of systems based on derivatives of the Philips LPC210x microcontroller
News from Hitex Development Tools (2 May 2006)
Connector modules simplify routing in ATCA racks
AirMax VS coplanar signal, power and guidance modules are ideally suited for use as Zone 3 interconnects in next-generation AdvancedTCA carrier-grade communications equipment
News from FCI (2 May 2006)
Power module weathers outdoor environment
A convection-cooled water-tight power module can be placed outside in direct contact with the elements, providing an ideal solution where enclosure space is at a premium
News from Ultimate Renaissance (2 May 2006)
PCI Express switches pass compliance test
The PLX ExpressLane PEX 8508 and PEX 8518 PCIe switches have been added to the PCI Special Interest Group Integrators List
News from PLX Technology Europe (2 May 2006)
Chinese website answers Asian expansion demands
Rogers Corporation has created a new website for the Chinese market
News from Rogers Corp (2 May 2006)
Analyser helps debug MOST networks
The OptoLyzer G2 is a highly modular and scalable MOST network analysis tool portfolio supporting various MOST speeds for both optical and electrical physical layers
News from SMSC (2 May 2006)
Driver turns network cards to IP receivers
eBus is a ground-breaking PC driver claimed to set new benchmarks for flexibility and performance in GigE-based imaging and vision systems
News from Pleora Technologies (2 May 2006)
Representative covers eastern US states
Conduant Corp has signed upstate New York-based electronics manufacturers rep JRE Computing as its representative in the eastern USA
News from Conduant Corp (2 May 2006)
RoHS Directive switches materials
Technical background article This article looks at the implications of the RoHS Directive on the switch industry
News from Apem Components (2 May 2006)
Environmental equipment comes to Nepcon
Unitemp will be exhibiting at Nepcon UK 2006 on Stand H42 in Hall 12 with both new and established ranges of environmental equipment
News from Unitemp (2 May 2006)
Funds bring nonvolatile IP closer to fruition
Cavendish Kinetics has closed its second round of venture capital funding raising an additional $15.5 million dollars and increasing the number of investors to 10
News from Cavendish Kinetics (2 May 2006)
Eight-channel convertor produces E1/T1 output
The Technisys eight-channel NRZ to E1/T1 convertor is a stand-alone device designed to provide conversion of eight channels of NRZ clock and data to E1 or T1 line outputs
News from Technisys (2 May 2006)
Ethernet, networking and storage unite at Interop
Vitesse Semiconductor Corp will showcase products from its Ethernet, Networking and Storage groups at Interop
News from Vitesse Semiconductor (2 May 2006)
Physical layer device cuts gigabit power budget
Vitesse Semiconductor has successfully demonstrated the industry's first 400mW integrated Gigabit Ethernet PHY, lowering power consumption by up to 50% compared with previous solutions
News from Vitesse Semiconductor (2 May 2006)
UWB chipset is made for domestic networking
The CWave UWB solution provides unprecedented whole-home distribution of HDTV content, high quality multichannel audio and high-speed data across in-home coax and wireless networks
News from Pulse-Link (2 May 2006)
Panel-mount LCDs provide SXGA resolution
High-performance 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution SXGA panel-mount LCDs are optionally available with capacitive or resistive touch screens
News from Chassis Plans (2 May 2006)
Current monitor cuts automotive ATE costs
User application article Dialog Semiconductor uses the QD-1011 advanced quiescent supply current monitor for running IDDQ tests on its automotive products as part of its production test flow
News from Q-Star Test (2 May 2006)
Transient module guarantees high defect coverage
A new measurement module enables a quick and easy application of transient current tests in a production test environment
News from Q-Star Test (2 May 2006)
FireWire cable meets industrial demands
A new high-flex 1394b FireWire 800 cable is designed for the industrial vision systems market
News from Northwire (2 May 2006)
Software resolves PCB manufacturing issues
Hi-Tech PCB Express Service has deployed the production release of Control Center XP automated PCB engineering software for printed circuit board manufacturing
News from Hi-Tech Corp (2 May 2006)
Heavy-duty connectors are up to 65% smaller
A new line of Mini-HMC heavy-duty connectors is targeted at compact factory automation applications
News from Molex UK (1 May 2006)
DIP switches suit space-constrained applications
EAO offers a comprehensive range of high-quality, reliable and RoHS-compliant DIP switches, manufactured by switch and control specialist Grayhill Brochure available
News from EAO (1 May 2006)
UK Nepcon show to top 400 exhibitors
More than 400 exhibitors are now confirmed for Nepcon UK 2006, to be held from 9th to 11th May at the Birmingham NEC
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (1 May 2006)
High-current probe puts batteries on trial
A high-current probe is suitable for applications in the testing of battery system activated elements, battery contacts and electrical current signal transmission
News from Peak Test Services (1 May 2006)
Computer-on-module upgrades to latest specs
A RoHS-compliant ETXexpress computer-on-module conforms to the PICMG COM Express standard and implements the latest technologies for serial differential signalling
News from Avalue Technology (1 May 2006)
LCD module takes controller onboard
The uLCD is a new compact cost-effective all-in-one intelligent LCD controller with embedded graphics capability to provide stand-alone display features to any project
News from Saelig Company (1 May 2006)
Promotion for Mercer
PEI-Genesis has promoted Doug Mercer to the position of Product Marketing Manager
News from PEI-Genesis (1 May 2006)
Thick-film resistor handles a robust 85W
A heatsinkable resistor provides a robust 85W power rating (at 25C case temperature) in a compact TO-264 package
News from Ohmite (1 May 2006)
DC/DC convertors add flexible options
Snaptec has expanded its well known GXR and CHR series of DC/DC convertors with more output voltage options and greater flexibility to meet custom applications
News from Snaptec Australia (1 May 2006)
RF switch boards speed automatic test setups
Automated test engineers can use the new National Instruments PXI and SCXI RF multiplexing switch modules to route signals ranging from DC to 5GHz Brochure available
News from National Instruments (1 May 2006)
Amplifier supports speedy sampling
A miniature high-speed stand-alone sample-and-hold amplifier provides highly accurate capture and hold of fast signals and pulses in a wide range of analogue signal processing applications
News from C and D Technologies (NCL) (1 May 2006)
Ultra-low-humidity cabinets keep components safe
User application article Many manufacturers have purchased McDry humidity cabinets from Contax to store and protect their components and PCBs
News from Contax (1 May 2006)
True blue LEDs offer medical advantages
TSB true blue LEDs use the most recent innovation in InGaN/SiC technology
News from Marktech Optoelectronics (1 May 2006)
TCXOs improve phase noise performance
Compact temperature compensated crystal oscillators provide improved phase noise performance at highly competitive prices
News from Aspen Electronics (1 May 2006)
Novel switching design produces greener power
The iGreen Power 430W, 500W and 600W are the world's first power supplies to achieve 85% efficiency through innovative double forward switching circuit technology
News from Cooler Master Europe (1 May 2006)
ASICs and ASSPs come together in Nuremberg
Prema Semiconductor is exhibiting for the first time at this year's PCIM Europe in Nuremberg from 30th May to 1st June 2006
News from Prema Semiconductor (1 May 2006)
Revenues continue to rise at NI
National Instruments has reported Q1 2006 revenue of $155 million, a 19% increase over Q1 2005
News from National Instruments (1 May 2006)
Seasonal slip drops ON Semiconductor revenues
ON Semiconductor Corp has announced that total revenues in the first quarter of 2006 were $334.0 million, a decrease of approximately 2% from the fourth quarter of 2005
News from ON Semiconductor (1 May 2006)
FPGA cores run latest video standards
Intellectual property cores for video applications are compliant with the newest Pro-MPEG and HD.264 standards for video distribution
News from Altera Europe (1 May 2006)
Award recognises lead in customer service
Virage Logic Corporation has been named customer service leader of the year in the semiconductor IP market by Frost and Sullivan
News from Virage Logic (1 May 2006)
Virtual platform is best in show
CoWare has received the Embedded Systems Conference 'best in show award' from Venture Development Corporation (VDC), an industry-leading analysis and research firm
News from CoWare (1 May 2006)
Components catalogues are split into four
The first in a new series of catalogues covers comprehensive ranges of aluminium and tantalum electrolytic capacitors
News from NIC Components Europe (1 May 2006)
Award recognises innovation and advancement
picoChip has received Frost and Sullivan's prestigious 2006 semiconductors industry innovation and advancement of the year award
News from picoChip Designs (1 May 2006)
GPS receiver module reports impossible positions
The Navman Jupiter 30 is an ultra-high-sensitivity surface-mount GPS receiver that is claimed to enable reception in locations previously thought impossible
News from TDC (Telecom Design Communications) (1 May 2006)
Morrison continues global expansion
Aitech Defense Systems has hired Paul Morrison as its US Eastern Area Sales Manager
News from Aitech Defense Systems (1 May 2006)
Mezzanine card acquires high-speed signals
The Pentland Systems RAD-2 is specifically designed for radar, software radio and signal intelligence markets
News from Mistral Software (1 May 2006)
Alliance targets European manufacturing services
Integrated Microelectronics has forged a strategic alliance with BuS Elektronik, an EMS company based in Riesa, Germany
News from Integrated Microelectronics (1 May 2006)
Filler bridges thermal gaps
High-performance, thermally conductive, electrically isolating, liquid gap filling material combines both an excellent conductivity of 3.6W/mK and exceptional softness
News from The Bergquist Company (1 May 2006)
ZigBee modules are RoHS compliant
MaxStream's XBee and XBee-Pro OEM RF ZigBee modules are now compliant with international RoHS compliance standards
News from MaxStream (1 May 2006)
Infinera joins Ethernet Alliance
Infinera is the first vendor completely focused on optical systems to join the Ethernet Alliance
News from Infinera (1 May 2006)
Award recognises industrial excellence
The Electronics Assembly Systems Division of Siemens's Automation and Drives Group has won second place in the 2006 Best Factory/Industrial Excellence Award
News from Siemens A and D Electronics Assembly Systems (1 May 2006)
Postprocessor makes sense of chip simulation
Avoprobe is a specialised full functional postprocessor for viewing and processing simulation results
News from Unique ICs (1 May 2006)
Club helps members on route to compliance
The EMC Test Club in Hertfordshire has a mission - to help companies avoid EMC test failures
News from EMC Test Club (1 May 2006)
Measurement software presents results online
Measurement Studio 8 is a comprehensive suite of class libraries and controls for acquiring, analysing and presenting data in applications built using Microsoft Visual Studio Brochure available
News from National Instruments (28 April 2006)
IP puts mobile storage host controller on chip
Mobile storage host controller intellectual property features full support for the CE-ATA protocol
News from Synopsys (28 April 2006)
PWM controller cuts convertor complexity
A high performance dual synchronous buck PWM control IC helps reduce component count and footprint in nonisolated DC/DC buck convertors delivering up to 80A
News from International Rectifier (28 April 2006)
Flash-based Bluetooth chip cuts headset complexity
User application article The new Nokia BH-200 Bluetooth headset uses BlueCore3-Audio Flash to provide a fully compliant Bluetooth v1.2 specification for voice communications
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (28 April 2006)
FPGAs feature in solid-state video cameras
User application article Panasonic uses Altera FPGAs to drive the recording functions in its new Professional Plug-in camera recorders that rely on solid-state memory cards instead of traditional tape-based storage
News from Altera Europe (28 April 2006)
Preamplifier IC rides on 2.5in disk drive
User application article Samsung is using the TrueStore PA7700 preamplifier IC, claimed to deliver the industry's lowest power consumption, best bit error rate performance and fastest operating speeds
News from Agere Systems (28 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 (28 April 2006)
Arrow hits targets for FCI in Nordic region
FCI has named Arrow Electronics as its distributor of the year for the Nordic region for the third year running, in recognition of the highest sales achieved by any distributor in 2005
News from Arrow Electronics (UK) (28 April 2006)
Display size is not the key driver
Decreasing LCD costs and new features on in-vehicle navigation, entertainment and driver information systems will drive automotive display shipments to 32 million units by 2012
News from Strategy Analytics (28 April 2006)
Interface IC embeds Ethernet connectivity
The SMSC LAN8700/LAN8700I is a low-power variable-I/O-voltage analogue interface IC with HP Auto-MDIX for high-performance embedded Ethernet applications
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (28 April 2006)
Module turns COTS convertors to military specs
A filtering and active surge suppression module enables fast design of military specification power systems using economical industrial DC/DC convertors
News from XP Power (28 April 2006)
Materials make light of bonding optics
Two-part epoxy systems and other materials are specially designed for optical applications
News from Intertronics (28 April 2006)
TTI Europe tops the tree for FCI
FCI has named TTI Europe as its best performing and fastest growing distributor of 2005
News from FCI (28 April 2006)
Surface mount oscillator is small and frugal
A new 3.3V HCMOS ceramic surface mount oscillator combines a small form factor with low power consumption
News from Fox Electronics (28 April 2006)
LCD module has full-colour backlight
The 128240B graphics LCD module now features a full-colour RGB backlight
News from Digital Displays (28 April 2006)
Development tools accelerate the ARM race
Computer Solutions has been appointed UK distributor for the Embest range of ARM development tools
News from Computer Solutions (28 April 2006)
Big guns to present at semiconductor forum
The FSA and the Institution of Engineering and Technology have published the programme for the IET/FSA International Semiconductor Executive Forum
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (28 April 2006)
Framework found in IPTV box
Wegener Corporation has integrated ANT's next generation TV browser and client framework in its IPTV set top box
News from ANT (28 April 2006)
Robinson takes charge of UK and Ireland sales
Chomerics Europe has appointed 34-year old Sam Robinson as Territory Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland
News from Chomerics Europe (28 April 2006)
Real-time Linux comes to Advantech SBCs
RTLinux, the real-time Linux solution from FSM Labs, is to be made available on a range of Advantech single board computers
News from SDC Systems (28 April 2006)
Mezzanine I/O card is qualified for space duties
A space-qualified off-the-shelf PMC I/O card accommodating dual redundant MIL-STD-1553B ports on a standard single-slot PMC is now available from Aitech Defense Systems
News from Aitech Defense Systems (28 April 2006)
Budget price for miniature circulars
A low-cost, miniature, circular connector from Binder with snap-in locking is designed for all types of measuring, sensor, control and automation equipment
News from Quadrant Connections (28 April 2006)
Metal film resistors are improved
Stackpole Electronics has upgraded both the ohmic value range and TCRs for its popular RN 1/4 series of metal film resistors
News from Stackpole Electronics (28 April 2006)
Starter kit begins XTX evaluation
The conga-XKit is a complete quick-start kit for use when testing all of the available features offered by the successful XTX embedded module concept
News from Congatec (28 April 2006)
Antenna technology cuts onboard interference
Novel antenna technology lowers PCB resonance, enabling easier provision of multiband performance, greater flexibility in antenna design and, in some cases, improved SAR value management
News from Fractus (28 April 2006)
Multimeters cover all applications
With powerful and exclusive built-in features and functions combined with rugged designs, Extech reckons it offers a multimeter for any application Brochure available
News from Extech Instruments (28 April 2006)
Readers on show in San Francisco
Integrated Engineering will demonstrate its e-passport/e-document reader solutions at the CardTechSecurTech Exhibit 2006 in San Francisco
News from Integrated Engineering (28 April 2006)
Software closes the sourcing loop
With the launch at EDS of Global Tracker, Beganto has now closed the loop, offering the only start-to-finish demand creation and tracking system for the electronics industry
News from Beganto (28 April 2006)
PXI instruments answer production test demands
Technical background article A dedicated PXI chassis with all the computer processing built in can provide a particularly dependable test package for the manufacturing environment
News from Dataquest Solutions (28 April 2006)
McWalter to focus on commercialisation
Toumaz Technology has appointed Dr Ian Lindsay McWalter as its new Chief Executive Officer
News from Toumaz Technology (28 April 2006)
Korean environmental legislation explained
Design Chain Associates has published a detailed five-page analysis of Korea's proposed environmental legislation to assist manufacturers likely to be affected
News from Design Chain Associates (28 April 2006)
Seminar focuses on MMIC packaging
StratEdge, J microTechnology and Accel-RF will host a seminar on MMIC packaging, testing and reliability in San Francisco during the MTT-S trade show
News from StratEdge (28 April 2006)
Calabria, Culver and McLendon join show board
Mike Calabria, Marianne Culver and Scott McLendon have been installed as new members of the Board of Directors of the Electronic Distribution Show Corporation
News from Electronic Distribution Show Corporation (28 April 2006)
Tiny MPU module is powerful performer
The Mity Mite is the latest addition to Icop Technology UK's growing range of microprocessor based modules
News from Icop Technology (UK) (28 April 2006)
FPGAs set to enable supercomputing in space
Los Alamos National Laboratory has received funding for a new space payload which dramatically increases on-orbit computational capabilities
News from Los Alamos National Laboratory (28 April 2006)
X-ray inspection comes to the desktop
The 1600 digital X-ray inspection system packs an incredible amount of X-ray inspection power into a compact space saving design
News from Matsusada Precision (28 April 2006)
Charge pump drives main and camera LEDs
The LTC3210 is a highly integrated 800kHz low-noise high-efficiency 1x/1.5x/2x multimode charge pump for driving main and camera LEDs in cellular phones Brochure available
News from Linear Technology Corp (27 April 2006)
Power optimisation presented at PCIM
Fairchild Semiconductor will feature an extensive product portfolio of solutions meeting efficiency standards and government regulations at PCIM Europe 2006
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (27 April 2006)
Switches promise best of both worlds
Audio/data switches provide both low-distortion audio and USB switching capabilities
News from Intersil (27 April 2006)
Simulator supports VHDL-AMS modelling
Synopsys has qualified VDA VHDL-AMS models to run on the Saber simulator for use by automotive OEMs and suppliers
News from Synopsys (27 April 2006)
Webcast explains power for LED lighting
An hour-long webcast cohosted by Texas Instruments and Arrow Electronics will address 'Power concerns for LEDs used for display lighting'
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (27 April 2006)
Small claims for dual-output power chip
The MAX8614 is the industry's smallest dual-output step-up DC/DC convertor to generate voltage outputs up to +24V positive and -10V negative with 100mA output current
News from Maxim Integrated Products (27 April 2006)
DEK leads world in SMT screen printers
Frost and Sullivan's recent analysis of the world SMT screen printers markets selected DEK International as the recipient of its award for market leadership
News from DEK (27 April 2006)
RTOS is platform for software-defined radio
With Wind River VxWorks 6.2, developers can build SCA-conformant software defined radios for use in JTRS and other implementations
News from Wind River Systems (27 April 2006)
Taiwanese developers opt for configurable cores
ARC International has signed three new licensing agreements with leading Taiwan-based semiconductor companies
News from ARC International (27 April 2006)
VXIS takes quick route to video
VXIS Technology Corp of Taiwan is to use ARC's configurable and preverified Video Subsystem to create SoCs for the high-growth portable digital TV market
News from ARC International (27 April 2006)
Configurable core chosen for consumer devices
Taifatech has taken a licence for a configurable ARC 700 core to develop ARC-based SoCs for next-generation consumer devices
News from ARC International (27 April 2006)
Subsystem for inclusion in multimedia player SoC
Skymedi Corporation has taken a licence for the ARC Video Subsystem to create a fully integrated system-on-chip targeting the burgeoning multimedia player market
News from ARC International (27 April 2006)
Hardware and software upgrade video measurement
Rohde and Schwarz has equipped its R and S DVM400 digital video measurement system with a new computer platform Brochure available
News from Rohde and Schwarz (27 April 2006)
FPGAs cut video router down to size
User application article Developed with FPGAs from Altera Corp, the NV8288 router delivers price-performance value in a small, power-saving package
News from Altera Europe (27 April 2006)
Motor driver shrinks without thermal compromise
A DMOS full-bridge motor driver integrated circuit controls the speed, direction of rotation and torque of a DC motor with externally applied PWM control signals
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (27 April 2006)
Cables cover international environmental demands
Madison Cable lead-free and heavy-metal-free cables are designed with several national and international environmental initiatives in mind Brochure available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (27 April 2006)
Optical modulator goes surface-mount
A new optical modulator driver provides a low-cost surface-mount solution for Mach-Zehnder applications in high-speed fibre-optic communication systems
News from Link Microtek (27 April 2006)
Group brings embedded expertise together
Pan-European centre of excellence supports customers in the development of embedded computing solutions based around Microsoft embedded operating systems
News from Abacus Group (27 April 2006)
Desktop operating system goes embedded
The Windows XP Professional desktop operating system is available with specific licensing terms and features that make it easier to install and maintain in an embedded environment
News from Abacus Group (27 April 2006)
Generators improve accuracy and control
Pulse/pattern generators provide key performance advantages, such as superior signal quality and precise control for pulsewidths from 3ns to 1000s, as well as a simple, intuitive user interface
News from Keithley Instruments (27 April 2006)
Vehicle radio tester includes cables and antennas
A lightweight and portable radio test set is designed specifically to test vehicle-based radio systems used predominantly by first responders
News from Aeroflex (27 April 2006)
Processor runs soft modem for futureproof access
User application article Convergence specialist UbiquiSys has selected picoChip's PC202 processor and modem technology for its 3G HSDPA ZoneGate home access point system
News from picoChip Designs (27 April 2006)
Mini-ITX board expands via PCI-Express
The SBC86808 Mini-ITX board comes with a mainstream LGA775 package for Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron D processors with a 533/800MHz front side bus and built-in PCI-Express expansion interface
News from Axiomtek (27 April 2006)
Space payload receives new funding
User application article The experimental payload will demonstrate technologies offering more than 1000 Giga operations-per-second (GOps) processing capability for software-defined radio (SDR) functions in space
News from Gaisler Research (27 April 2006)
Touchscreen TFT boasts contrasting performance
An integrated 3.5in VGA (640 x 480 pixel) resolution touchscreen TFT module is designed for use in next-generation portable devices, data collection equipment and industrial handhelds Brochure available
News from Anders Electronics (27 April 2006)
Boards answer BGA prototyping problems
Schmartboard's long-awaited line of BGA boards will become available in May
News from Schmartboard (27 April 2006)
Common-mode filter is made for automotive EMC
The ACM90V-701-2PL is reckoned to be the industry's first common-mode filter designed for in-vehicle powerline conditioning
News from TDK Electronics Europe (27 April 2006)
Scorpion signs for PCB manufacturing service
Scorpion Automotive has selected Remploy Electronics to manufacture surface mount PCBs to be used in products across its range
News from Remploy Electronics (27 April 2006)
Coupled inductors promise efficient regulation
Multiphase coupled inductors are developed and manufactured under a licence agreement with Volterra to support that company's VT1165M and VT1115M chipsets
News from Focus EDL (27 April 2006)
Dimmer chokes offer economical EMC
Almag has revised its Type WD dimmer choke range in response to changes in the marketplace
News from Almag Division, Carnhill Transformers (27 April 2006)
Another record quarter and Apache expands
Apache Design Solutions has recorded its 13th consecutive record quarter and is embarking on a worldwide expansion of its branch offices
News from Apache Design Solutions (27 April 2006)
Website answers display buyers' requests
Display Technology enlisted the help of customers from all over Europe to design its new website
News from Display Technology (27 April 2006)
New lab hosts media engineering degree programme
Media engineering is a new range of degree programmes developed in response to industry demand for graduate engineers with the skills to develop digital technologies
News from University of Surrey (27 April 2006)
RF cables offer a more flexible option
EZ Flex cables from EZ Form Cable Corp provide a cost effective solution for RF engineers who need the performance of semi-rigid cable with the convenience of a flexible cable
News from Gigahertz Marketing Solutions (27 April 2006)
CPU modules feature in new catalogue
Among the 114 pages of information in the new 2006 catalogue from Icop Technology UK, the main focus is on the recently launched Vega86 family
News from Icop Technology (UK) (27 April 2006)
Catalogue combines power test lines
The Kikusui 2006 product catalogue is packed with information on AC and DC laboratory power supplies, electronic loads and electrical safety testers Brochure available
News from Telonic Instruments (27 April 2006)
IC design software adds advanced placement
Pulsic has launched its advanced placement technology with the roll out of the latest version of Lyric 4-10
News from Pulsic (27 April 2006)
Smart switch chip cuts cost of Gigabit Ethernet
The E-StaX-34 switch-on-a-chip is billed as the industry's first low cost stackable Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet smart switch designed to bring affordable Gigabit Ethernet to entry level applications
News from Vitesse Semiconductor (27 April 2006)
Support package speeds Windows CE design
Adeneo has released the official Windows CE 5.0 BSP for Phytec's Phycore PXA270 module
News from Adeneo (27 April 2006)
Comms testers come to US Government market
A new agreement authorises TestMart to present LitePoint WLAN, MIMO and Bluetooth test solutions to the US Government and military markets
News from TestMart (27 April 2006)
Investment to enable technology development
Silverback Systems has received strategic investments totalling $16 million from several leading technology and venture-capital firms
News from Silverback Systems (27 April 2006)
FPGA module is diminutive powerhouse
Opal Kelly has expanded its family of USB-connected FPGA modules with the XEM3010
News from Opal Kelly (27 April 2006)
Board Test Workshop comes to the UK
The Board Test Workshop Organising Committee has scheduled another EBTW event in association with the 2006 European Test Symposium
News from Board Test Workshops (27 April 2006)
Brown to direct business development
Bud Brown has joined Northwire as Director of New Business Development
News from Northwire (27 April 2006)
Thompson tackles EMC test systems
Schaffner has recruited Tim Thompson as an EMC Systems Engineer to work closely with customers to meet their needs for EMC test systems
News from Schaffner (26 April 2006)
Speedy digitiser adopts PCI form factor
The NI PXI-5922 digitiser provides the highest dynamic range of any digitiser on the market Brochure available
News from National Instruments (26 April 2006)
Flash FPGAs provide interface in USB-based testers
User application article Flash-based ProASIC3 FPGAs are used in the USBscope50, part of Elan Digital Systems' portfolio of miniature USB-based test and measurement equipment Brochure available
News from Actel Europe (26 April 2006)
Modules offer compact green route to PFC
Three new Smart Power Modules are designed for full-switching power factor correction in motor drive applications in the 3-6kW power range
News from Fairchild Semiconductor (26 April 2006)
Topographical technology cuts time to market
User application article Nvidia Corporation is using the 'topographical technology' in Design Compiler Ultra to increase the competitiveness and accelerate time to market for its next-generation designs
News from Synopsys (26 April 2006)
Cable drivers complete professional video package
Multiformat video cable drivers suit video distribution amplifiers, production routers and switchers, A/D and D/A convertors and other professional broadcast equipment
News from Cypress Semiconductor (26 April 2006)
Toshiba stars for Siemens' automotive arm
Siemens VDO Automotive has rewarded Toshiba Semiconductor Company for outstanding performance with its Performance Award for 2005 for its best broadline semiconductor supplier
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (26 April 2006)
Agere looks ahead to profitability
Agere Systems has reported revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 of $397 million
News from Agere Systems (26 April 2006)
Hybrid vehicles offer electronics expansion
A report forecasts demand for hybrid vehicles to grow from 335,000 units in 2005 to over 3 million units in 2013, representing 4% of worldwide vehicle production
News from Strategy Analytics (26 April 2006)
Embedded systems drive Artesyn to profit
Artesyn Technologies has reported financial results for the first quarter ending on 31st March 2006
News from Artesyn Technologies (26 April 2006)
Media processing card drives SMS to fixed service
User application article Aculab's Prosody card is integrated into the SpeechFrame telephony platform from Comsys, providing media processing resources and ISDN interfacing to a fixed line network
News from Aculab (26 April 2006)
Forum to embrace digital intelligence
The seventh annual VIA Technology Forum (VTF) will lay out the direction for 'Embracing digital intelligence' and take place in Taipei from 7th to 9th June during Computex 2006
News from VIA Technologies (26 April 2006)
Step-down convertor slims for portable designs
The AAT1121 is a step-down convertor for extremely space-constrained portable applications
News from Advanced Analogic Technologies (26 April 2006)
IC design facility to double in size
Ember's Cambridge-based IC design facility is set to double in size by the end of 2006, thanks to the company's recently formed development partnership with STMicroelectronics
News from Ember Europe (26 April 2006)
High-density convertor family extends downwards
Seven mid-power modules join the high-density 300V-input Micro DC/DC convertor family
News from Vicor UK (26 April 2006)
Oxford appoints ActiveComp
Oxford Semiconductor has appointed ActiveComp as its representative agent in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
News from Oxford Semiconductor (26 April 2006)
Condor's UK base is new company's European HQ
SL Industries has formed a new company that will embrace its two power brands - Ault and Condor DC Power
News from SL Power Electronics Corporation (26 April 2006)
Connectors ensure reliable connection
Connectors employ spring loaded or compliant contacts that maintain positive contact force against the mating half of the connector, ensuring reliable connection under demanding conditions
News from Harwin (26 April 2006)
Building blocks enable demanding signal processing
Vmetro has expanded the popular Phoenix VXS family of innovative products designed to enable system solutions for real-time multiprocessors with high-speed serial communications
News from Vmetro-Transtech (26 April 2006)
Sony's programme recognises green practices
Following a comprehensive review of its environmental management system, ChipX has been certified as a 'Sony Green Partner'
News from ChipX (26 April 2006)
Switch/breaker combo is fit for marine duties
A combined switch and thermal overcurrent circuit breaker provides snap-in, panel-mounted, single-pole protection against both limited short circuits and low-level overload currents Brochure available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (26 April 2006)
Slimline relay takes suppression diodes onboard
The RJ relay comes in single- or double-pole double-throw versions and has an ideal contact rating of 12A for the single-pole and 8A for the two-pole Brochure available
News from Idec Electronics (26 April 2006)
Subsidiary aims to cash in on Indian growth
The creation of MGE UPS Systems India will enable the company to focus on increasing its market share, built during 10 years in the Indian market
News from MGE UPS Systems (26 April 2006)
SIL-packaged relay extends to 20A
Crydom has added a 20A DC rated version to its popular CMX series of solid state relays
News from Crydom International (26 April 2006)
AMIS adopts design estimation software
AMI Semiconductor has adopted the InCyte system to perform early chip design estimations for its advanced digital product lines
News from Chip Estimate Corp (26 April 2006)
Newsletter promises inside track on legislation
The RE4view newsletter has become very popular in a time of constantly changing developments in both European and worldwide environmental legislation
News from ERA Technology (26 April 2006)
Showcase for product differentiation by design
Knaresborough based GSPK Design will exhibit on Stand 816 at Product Development 2006, which is taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 17th and 18th May
News from GSPK Design (26 April 2006)
Catalogue expands to cover AC/DC convertors
A new 360-page AC/DC and DC/DC product catalogue includes 33 new DC/DC families, and for the first time, 13 AC/DC convertor series with output powers in the 5-30W range
News from Recom International Power (26 April 2006)
Tiny TFT boasts full VGA resolution
The FDT050VX2 crams a full VGA resolution colour panel in a 5.0in diagonal package
News from GPEG International (26 April 2006)
Switchers provide precise regulation
BRC switching power supplies are notable for low ripple, fast transient response, endurance to repetitive arcing and stable output even in the face of line voltage and load charges
News from Photon Power Technology (26 April 2006)
Single-chip design fuels adoption of PAS
User application article UTStarcom has launched four high-performance low-cost IP-based Personal Access System (iPAS) handsets based on the Atheros AR1900 chip
News from Atheros Communications (26 April 2006)
Visual Basic 2005 explained
From the author of the highly acclaimed 'The book of VB NET' comes a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft's newest programming language, Visual Basic 2005
News from No Starch Press (26 April 2006)
Capony takes charge in France
Katun Corporation has appointed Christophe Capony as Country Manager for Katun France
News from Katun UK (26 April 2006)
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