News releases on Electronicstalk categorised by date
Wednesday 7 June
to Tuesday 13 June 2006
Connectors and cables meet HDTV demands
The Lemo 3K.93C is the only connector design to meet all the HDTV broadcasting requirements set out by ARIB, SMPTE and EBU standards Brochure available
News from Lemo UK (13 June 2006)
Geode based kit comes with compact Linux image
Linux development kit provides a low cost and easy way of developing a very wide range of applications and running them on targets that are robust, stable, secure and licence free Brochure available
News from Arcom (13 June 2006)
Flow unites modelling with verification
Cadence Design Systems has developed the industry's first automated end-to-end transaction-based flow from architectural modelling to full system validation
News from Cadence Design Systems (13 June 2006)
RF transceivers support 802.16e WiMAX
Philips has unveiled its next-generation LDMOS WiMAX lineup for basestation solutions, which delivers up to 3.8GHz of performance over an 802.16e mobile WiMAX platform
News from NXP (formerly Philips Semiconductors) (13 June 2006)
45nm process set to sample in 2007
A 45nm manufacturing process uses 'wet' lithography to double the number of ICs produced on each silicon wafer, increase processing performance and reduce power consumption
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (13 June 2006)
Alliance aims to complete basestation support
Texas Instruments and Tata Elxsi are working on an end-to-end baseband demonstration system for IEEE802.16e infrastructure products
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (13 June 2006)
Tools speed AdvancedMC connector installation
Following the recent launch of its AdvancedMC Type B+ connectors for AdvancedTCA applications, Harting has introduced a set of press-in tools to speed their assembly onto printed circuit boards
News from Harting (13 June 2006)
Passive components are reeled to order
Farnell InOne has launched a rereeling service, enabling passive components to be rereeled to individually specified quantities
News from Farnell InOne (13 June 2006)
Distributor looks south for growth
Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, is home to the first Nu Horizons Electronics Corp office in Australia
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (13 June 2006)
PXI products expand scope of platform
A new high-speed digitiser, faster processors and a variety of chassis enable the design of more flexible and accurate PXI systems
News from Amplicon (13 June 2006)
DAB-IP goes on trial in Ireland
RTE, BT and RadioScape have teamed up to bring live digital TV signals to mobile phone users, with a technical trial of DAB-IP in the Greater Dublin and North-East areas
News from RadioScape (13 June 2006)
Low-profile switchers are medically sound
Low-profile medical AC/DC switchers combine the flexibility of up to four outputs with an MTBF of over 300,000 hours and full medical agency safety approvals
News from XP Power (13 June 2006)
DSP cores gain compact RTOS support
The OSEck real-time operating system is now available for the StarCore SC1000 and SC2000 families of digital signal processor cores
News from Enea Embedded Technology (13 June 2006)
Materials to make debut in San Francisco
Innovative materials technologies on show at Semicon West aim to deliver new levels of cost and production efficiencies for modern packaging processes
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (13 June 2006)
Kit puts mobile TV chipset to the test
A complete evaluation kit will allow designers to explore the capabilities of the latest mobile TV chipset from Frontier Silicon
News from Frontier Silicon (13 June 2006)
Acquisitions strengthen financial position
Tundra Semiconductor Corporation has reported financial results for the final quarter of fiscal 2006, which ended 30th April 2006
News from Tundra Semiconductor (13 June 2006)
Optimism abounds at Finisar
Finisar Corporation has reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended 30th April 2006
News from Finisar Corp (13 June 2006)
DSL filters pass the test of IPTV
Successful tests demonstrate error-free transmission of video, data and voice over VDSL2 in difficult 'ring trip' conditions
News from Pulse (13 June 2006)
Industrial TFT panels offer a wider view
10.4 and 12.1in industrial displays have a particularly wide 160- to 170-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angle and provide excellent clarity from any viewing position
News from Sharp Microelectronics Europe (13 June 2006)
Carrier Grade Linux meets new OSDL specs
FSMLabs has announced the immediate availability of a complete 64bit Carrier Grade Linux distribution qualified under the recently published OSDL Carrier Grade Linux (CGL) 3.2 specification
News from SDC Systems (13 June 2006)
Grenoble is home to new European HQ
Vast Systems Technology Corporation has opened its new European headquarters in Grenoble, France, and is considering locating part of its R and D team there in the future
News from Vast Systems Technology (13 June 2006)
Learn embedded Linux tips online
A further series of embedded Linux webinars begins this month
News from TimeSys Corp (13 June 2006)
Data cable handles broadband on trains
A new next-generation data cable is the first of its kind designed to deliver high-speed broadband, Wi-Fi and GSM on rail services
News from Huber+Suhner (13 June 2006)
Seven top tips for easy IC design
Wurth Elektronik has published what it reckons are the seven top tips for easy IC design
News from Wurth Elektronics UK (13 June 2006)
Fontaine reveals RF strategy
Microtune President and CEO James A Fontaine has revealed the company's product strategy to meet the needs of worldwide mobile/portable TV manufacturers for future RF electronics
News from Microtune (13 June 2006)
CompactPCI connectors approved for space flight
NASA has approved the Hypertac 2mm cPCI connector for flight use
News from Smiths Interconnect - Hypertac (13 June 2006)
Heavy-duty pushbuttons handle low-level signals
Professional grade push/pull pushbutton switches are well suited for applications where superior durability and safety are required
News from Apem Components (13 June 2006)
Medical sensor maker receives die bonder
Merit Sensor has received its first Alphasem Easyline 8088 'sensor bonder'
News from Alphasem (13 June 2006)
Awards recognise breakthroughs in RFID
Nominations are now open for the RFID Breakthrough Awards 2006, which will be presented at a gala dinner evening on 8th November 2006 at the Banqueting House, Whitehall
News from The RFID Networking Forum (13 June 2006)
Computer system to aid aerospace design
The University of Southampton's Microsoft Institute for High Performance Computing is working on a system for BAE Systems based on Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003
News from University of Southampton (13 June 2006)
Computing cluster takes illustrious name
A new high-performance computing cluster at the University of Southampton has the potential to revolutionise the creation of computer code for engineering design
News from University of Southampton (13 June 2006)
Supplier award completes the chain
FCI-USA has been named 2005 Supplier of the Year by Border States Supply Chain Solutions
News from FCI-Burndy (13 June 2006)
Axis and Radstone celebrate 10-year marriage
Specialist electronic manufacturing services company Axis Electronics is celebrating a milestone relationship with one of the world's leading high technology companies
News from Axis Electronics (13 June 2006)
Calkins takes acceleration technology to market
Steven Calkins has joined Silverback Systems as Vice President of Worldwide Sales
News from Silverback Systems (13 June 2006)
Manufacturing facility meets UL requirements
CMC's Mexico manufacturing facility has completed the certification process required to be a UL approved wiring harness manufacturer under UL ZPFW2 standards
News from Carr Manufacturing Company (CMC) (13 June 2006)
Imagers set for naval weapons duties
L-3 Communications Cincinnati Electronics has been selected to provide additional MK46 optical sight system thermal imagers for the CG-47 Ticonderoga Class Cruisers for the US Navy
News from L-3 Communications Cincinnati Electronics (13 June 2006)
Framework promises robust platform for VoIP
Open source development expert Collabora and world leader in mobile technology Nokia have joined forces to develop Telepathy, a real time communication framework
News from Collabora (13 June 2006)
Military and aerospace testing at Twickers
National Instruments is hosting the Military and Aerospace Solutions Conference at Twickenham Rugby Ground on Wednesday 19th July 2006
News from National Instruments (12 June 2006)
Step-down convertor has wide input range
A current mode PWM step-down DC/DC convertor features an internal 1.4A power switch, packaged in a tiny 6-pin 2x 3mm DFN Brochure available
News from Linear Technology Corp (12 June 2006)
Optical encoder fits all applications
Avago's new compact AEDA-3200 optical encoder module is a 'one-size-fits-all' product that is ideal for applications requiring resolutions from 2500 to 7500 cycles per revolution Brochure available
News from Avago Technologies (12 June 2006)
FPGAs provide link in novel display technology
User application article E Ink Corp is using Flash-based ProASIC3 FPGAs in its next-generation electronic paper display controllers Brochure available
News from Actel Europe (12 June 2006)
Bridge IP links on- and off-chip interconnects
Synopsys has announced the availability of the DesignWare bridge intellectual property (IP) for PCI Express to Amba 3 AXI protocol
News from Synopsys (12 June 2006)
Metalink helps with faster Wi-Fi support
Philips has signed an agreement with Metalink to use its high-speed 802.11n 5GHz Wi-Fi solution in Philips connected home semiconductor solutions
News from NXP (formerly Philips Semiconductors) (12 June 2006)
Level shifters bring harmony to logic voltages
Three new high-speed dual supply voltage level-shifter series in leadless packages are designed to help engineers build systems with multiple logic levels
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (12 June 2006)
Power chips feature simple digital voltage scaling
Dual-output step-down DC/DC convertors feature a patented one-pin serial interface technology that allows simple digital voltage scaling
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (12 June 2006)
Filters promise low-cost route to compliance
The Corcom WG series is a high performance EMI filter for applications requiring a low-cost method of providing industry compliance for conducted EMI/RFI emissions Brochure available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (12 June 2006)
Light emitting diodes are put to the test
The TeraLED is a novel tester for thermal and radiometric characterisation of light emitting diodes Brochure available
News from Flomerics (12 June 2006)
SBC family offers VME upgrade path
A new range of high-performance low-power VME single-board computers ranges from low power 1.0GHz Intel Celeron M processors up to high performance 1.8GHz Intel Pentium M processors
News from Concurrent Technologies (12 June 2006)
Cluster processing speeds distributed design
The MathWorks Distributed Computing Toolbox now supports Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003
News from The MathWorks (12 June 2006)
Board and kit ease lead-free evaluation
The new PCB049 board and kit - developed by Practical Components in conjunction with Indium Corp - is billed as the ultimate resource for evaluating mixed-technology lead-free assembly
News from Intertronics (12 June 2006)
Fierce competition for Wi-Fi award
picoChip has been named in FierceWi-Fi's annual Fierce 15 list, honouring picoChip for its innovation in the wireless market
News from picoChip Designs (12 June 2006)
Li-ion battery modules set for orbital testing
User application article Saft lithium-ion battery modules will provide the onboard power for the four satellites that will comprise the in-orbit validation phase of Galileo Brochure available
News from Saft Lithium Battery Division (12 June 2006)
Board masters networking applications
The SBC8A818 network application board comes with Socket 479 low power Intel Pentium M and Intel Celeron M processors and integrates the latest Intel 3100 chipset and a PCI-Express interface
News from Axiomtek (12 June 2006)
Connectors aid automotive testing
In addition to supplying connector products for in-car electronic and electrical systems, ODU can supply a variety of adapters for testing the increasing number of electronic components
News from ODU UK (12 June 2006)
Convertor keeps its power up
A 3.3V output DC/DC convertor claims unparalleled levels of output power even in the harshest of environments Brochure available
News from SynQor Europe (12 June 2006)
Buzzers and transducers upgrade to RoHS
Sonitron has released a new catalogue to coincide with the introduction of the RoHS Directive
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution (12 June 2006)
Pushbutton tact switch saves space
The space-saving surface mount TSS 309 pushbutton tact switch measures 3.8 x 6.0mm and is just 1.7mm high
News from Knitter Switch (12 June 2006)
Budget price for illuminated switches
LED-illuminated switches are ideal where a low cost solution is required
News from RJS Electronics (12 June 2006)
Rotary dipswitches promise top value
Rotary dipswitches manufactured by Fujisoku of Japan are now even better value from RJS Electronics
News from RJS Electronics (12 June 2006)
Toggle and slide switches ready for export
UK based RJS Electronics offers an extensive range of toggle and slide switches to European and US manufacturing markets
News from RJS Electronics (12 June 2006)
Image processor enables professional displays
User application article TVLogic is using the GF9351 image processor with Visual Excellence Processing technology to power all four of its new multiformat LCD monitors
News from Gennum Corp (12 June 2006)
Graphics processors gain HMI support
The Quantum 3D IData graphical interface development environment and tools are now available across the range of Radstone's graphics processors
News from Radstone Embedded Computing (12 June 2006)
Cyan signs Glyn for Germany and more
Cyan Technology has appointed Glyn to to distribute its low-power highly reconfigurable eCOG microcontrollers
News from Cyan Technology (12 June 2006)
Miniature LED produces 1W output
A 1W LED assembly is ideal for a wide variety of solid-state lighting applications, including automotive interior and exterior lighting, architectural lighting, electronic signs and displays
News from Optek Technology (12 June 2006)
MOST bus devices double the bandwidth
A new line of products doubles the bandwidth available for automotive infotainment applications using the Media Oriented Systems Transport standard from 25 to 50Mbit/s
News from SMSC (12 June 2006)
EMC handbook is extended and revised
The third extended and revised edition of 'The trilogy of inductors' offers professionals and enthusiastic amateurs an enormous accumulation of EMC knowledge
News from Wurth Elektronics UK (12 June 2006)
Motorola awards managed contract for TETRA PDA
Display Solutions has been chosen by Motorola's Networks and Enterprise Business to manage the development of the first ever PDA to operate on TETRA networks
News from Display Solutions (12 June 2006)
World Cup spurs handset TV
2006 is the year that the mobile TV picture starts to become clearer, according to a major strategic report released by Informa Telecoms and Media
News from Informa Telecoms and Media (12 June 2006)
Development system is ready for image processing
Hunt Engineering has released an image acquisition and processing Ready-to-Go system
News from Hunt Engineering (12 June 2006)
SDR platform has compact footprint
Spectra OE is a second-generation high-performance low-overhead run-time environment for software defined radio (SDR) applications
News from PrismTech (12 June 2006)
SDR development tool is integrated toolchain
The Spectra PE software development tool for software-defined radio offers superior levels of productivity and correctness for specific application domains
News from PrismTech (12 June 2006)
Indra adopts software defined radio tools
Indra is to use PrismTech's Spectra Tools for the development and deployment of its software-defined radio product lines
News from PrismTech (12 June 2006)
Tools are cleared for export without licence
The US Department of Commerce has formally cleared the Spectra tools and operating environment for export 'without a licence' under the terms of the Export Administration Regulations
News from PrismTech (12 June 2006)
Filipino companies come together on global stage
Integrated Microelectronics has established a strategic partnership with semiconductor assembly company PSi Technologies
News from Integrated Microelectronics (12 June 2006)
Speedy access to customised marine circulars
Amphenol's TVRB range of CECC75201-002 approved marine aluminium-bronze circular connectors are now available with a 48-hour assembly service
News from PEI-Genesis (12 June 2006)
Smartphone supports efficient compression
Fraunhofer IIS MPEG-4 audio and video coding technology is helping Palm enhance its multimedia offerings in the new Palm Treo 700p smartphone
News from Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS (12 June 2006)
Metallic switches snap into place
Metallic switches with snap in technology enable quick and efficient assembly in buildings, controllers or equipment with limited or no access from the rear Brochure available
News from Schurter Input Systems (12 June 2006)
LCDs meet industrial performance demands
Strong 2 LCDs meet greater performance requirements in brightness, contrast, temperature range and shock/vibration
News from Sharp Microelectronics (12 June 2006)
Small displays promise top on-screen performance
Displays offer industrial OEMs greater display options for brightness, contrast, temperature ranges and lower power consumption
News from Sharp Microelectronics (12 June 2006)
Budget emulator opens up PC development
The PIC-MU-BETA is a real-time in-circuit emulator for 6-pin to 18-pin Microchip PIC microcontrollers
News from Kanda.com (12 June 2006)
Measurement software adds filter design tools
Microstar Laboratories now includes interactive filter design in its DAPstudio measurement software
News from Microstar Laboratories (12 June 2006)
Rack-mount inverters keep it pure
3kVA rack-mount inverters produce true sinewaves, with less than 3% total harmonic distortion, delivering 'clean' output power for powering sensitive loads
News from Schaefer (12 June 2006)
Promotion for Krawiec
Casey Krawiec has been promoted to Vice President of North American Sales at StratEdge
News from StratEdge (12 June 2006)
Software helps Wind River clean up code
User application article Coverity software is being deployed by developers at Wind River to make the code in their embedded systems more reliable and secure
News from Coverity (12 June 2006)
High-voltage supplies improve X-ray imaging
X-ray power supplies for NDT applications offer output voltages up to 450kV at a maximum power of 4.5kW all with single-phase input with power factor correction
News from Photon Power Technology (12 June 2006)
EM simulator handles more complex structures
CST - Computer Simulation Technology has previewed the new release of CST Studio Suite 2006B including the industry standard 3D EM time domain tool, CST Microwave Studio
News from CST - Computer Simulation Technology (12 June 2006)
3D simulation handles larger structures
A new tool for the 3D EM simulation of electrically large structures has been added to CST Microwave Studio
News from CST - Computer Simulation Technology (12 June 2006)
EMC conference programme available online
Full details of the EMC UK 2006 conference programme have just been announced, and abstracts of the papers that will be presented at the two-day event are available on the event website
News from Nutwood UK (12 June 2006)
JEMI UK award for Anastasi
Peter Anastasi of Silson was presented with the JEMI UK award for his outstanding contribution to UK high-technology manufacturing at an awards ceremony last week at the Semiconductor 2006 conference
News from Semiconductor2k (12 June 2006)
Diode keeps LED current under regulation
The E-183 current regulating diode delivers a constant 18mA over a voltage range of 6-25V Brochure available
News from ATC Semitec (12 June 2006)
Dielectric analyser handles multiple tests
A versatile instrument combines AC and DC dielectric strength testing with insulation resistance to 65Gohm and earth continuity measurement, all from a single test connection
News from Caltest Instruments (12 June 2006)
Precision resistors stand the test of calibration
Isabellenhutte's compact IKL series resistors can be calibrated to allow users to make precise current measurements from 10 up to 2000A
News from Isabellenhuette Heusler (12 June 2006)
Cans offer quicker route to compliance
A new service promises to lower the cost of screening can development for European technology companies
News from Hitec Sheet Metal (12 June 2006)
Motorised readers are easy to integrate
Nortech's new motorised readers have been used in a wide range of applications since their launch into the market
News from Nortech Control Systems (12 June 2006)
E-store is dedicated to interconnection products
Phoenix Enterprises has set up a speciality e-store dedicated to interconnection products for industry professionals, engineers, technicians, hobbyists, schools, training facilities etc
News from Phoenix Enterprises (12 June 2006)
Acquisition to expand RF signal processing
Analog Devices has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Integrant Technologies of Seoul, Korea
News from Analog Devices (12 June 2006)
Module makers combine to promote XTX format
Advantech, congatec and Ampro Computers have formed an alliance to help promote the XTX standard for computers on modules
News from Advantech (UK) (12 June 2006)
Semtech opts for design-led representation
Solid State Supplies has been appointed the UK agent and distributor for Semtech Corp, adding a range of high-quality analogue and mixed-signal semiconductor products to its growing range
News from Solid State Supplies (12 June 2006)
GPS receivers gain assistance
AssistNow is a complete Assisted GPS service package that brings instant positioning to any u-blox GPS-enabled device with mobile phone connectivity
News from u-blox (12 June 2006)
Software tools turn to requirements management
The Scade Requirements Management Gateway incorporates 'proven-in-use' and widely deployed TNI-Software Reqtify technology
News from Esterel Technologies (12 June 2006)
Website details LED assembly services
A new website details a comprehensive range of engineering and manufacturing services that simplify LED product development and provide time and cost savings for OEMs
News from Marktech Optoelectronics (12 June 2006)
Linear sensor takes position
The iC-ML is an integrated magnetic linear position sensor/encoder assembled in a space-saving TSSOP20 package (6.6 x 6.4 x 1.1mm)
News from iC-Haus (12 June 2006)
Promotion for Ossmann
Alphasem has appointed Christian Ossmann as European Sales Manager to strengthen its position within the first level packaging market
News from Alphasem (12 June 2006)
Electrical design software works with Inventor
A new plugin from TurboTools Corp links CablEquity 2006 with Autodesk Inventor, the world's best-selling 3D mechanical design software
News from TurboTools Corp (12 June 2006)
PCB manufacturing software exchanges data
Direct Logix and Bacon Software have completed a collaborative product for rules driven front-end engineering data exchange between their two systems
News from Direct Logix (12 June 2006)
Ceremony promotes Chinese high-tech zone
LGInternational participated in a recent ceremony organised by the Wuxi Municipal Government to promote the Wuxi National High-Tech Industrial Development Zone
News from LGInternational (12 June 2006)
Order received for satellite computer
The newly developed LEON3-FT CPU will be implemented in the onboard computer, a core satellite component
News from Gaisler Research (12 June 2006)
Prototyping teaching suite switches to USB
The NI ELVIS design and prototyping teaching suite now offers USB plug-and-play connectivity and LabView Express VIs for point-and-click configuration Brochure available
News from National Instruments (9 June 2006)
RS485 transceivers need no termination resistors
Half- and full-duplex RS485 transceivers feature switchable integrated termination Brochure available
News from Linear Technology Corp (9 June 2006)
French adopt e-passport technology
France is the latest country to select secure contactless smart card chip technology from Philips for integration into its new electronic passports
News from NXP (formerly Philips Semiconductors) (9 June 2006)
Collaboration results in new class of IP phones
User application article Mitel's new series of IP phones are based on TI's leading voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (9 June 2006)
Low-voltage EPROM is home for battery pack data
The DS25LV02 is a 1024bit EPROM that can operate from supply voltages as low as 2.2V
News from Maxim Integrated Products (9 June 2006)
VIA adds more cores
VIA Technologies has extended its agreement with ARM by licensing the ARM926EJ-S processor and the ARM968E-S processor to further strengthen its product portfolio
News from ARM (9 June 2006)
Module converts scope to serial analyser
An embedded serial triggering and analysis module converts the Tektronix DPO4000 Series oscilloscope family into a powerful tool for embedded system designers
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (9 June 2006)
PSU design aims for standby power efficiency
A new GreenPoint reference design targets 60W power adapters used to power LCD TVs and monitors, notebooks and other consumer products
News from ON Semiconductor (9 June 2006)
Application processor drives DVB-H capable handset
User application article The Renesas SH-Mobile application processor for mobile phones has been incorporated into the new LG-U900 manufactured by LG Electronics
News from Renesas Technology Europe (9 June 2006)
Military connectors save space and weight
A range of miniature bayonet locking connectors from Deutsch address issues of weight and space while providing high levels of performance in harsh environments
News from Aerco (9 June 2006)
Huawei recognises supplier performance
Bookham has received the prestigious Excellent Supplier award from Huawei in recognition of the company's performance in 2005
News from Bookham (9 June 2006)
Logic and memory come together at video speeds
The Logic Devices LF3312 frame buffer/FIFO simplifies the design of digital video and data buffering systems by replacing standard synchronous RAM and FPGA logic with a single chip
News from Nu Horizons Electronics Corp (9 June 2006)
Czech researchers gain help with DSP
Celoxica is working with the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic to accelerate the wide-scale deployment of next-generation digital-signal processing applications
News from Celoxica (9 June 2006)
Media processor supports comms development
The Aculab Prosody S media processing product will support the latest features of the Envox 6.2 Communications Development Platform
News from Aculab (9 June 2006)
Miniaturisation remains key PC platform strategy
VIA President Wenchi Chen has laid out a strategy of continuing to push the limits on miniaturisation of the PC platform based on its unrivalled power efficiency and rich feature integration
News from VIA Technologies (9 June 2006)
Courses explain avionics certification
Training courses update knowledge and enhance effectiveness applying and obtaining certification for safety-critical hardware and software processes covered by DO-254 and DO-178B
News from Enea Embedded Technology (9 June 2006)
Adapter brings 0.8mm-pitch BGAs into line
A new Correct-A-Chip BGA adapter allows 0.8mm pitch devices to be mounted to PCBs laid out for 1.0mm pitch devices, eliminating the need for new or reworked PCBs
News from Aries Electronics (9 June 2006)
Touch technology is sound alternative
Acoustic pulse recognition is a novel way of sensing touches on a display, using only a glass overlay and a small electronic controller board
News from Elo Touchsystems (9 June 2006)
Debuggers support ARM Cortex A8
Lauterbach's Trace32 ICD and Trace32 PowerTools debuggers now support the ARM Cortex A8 superscalar processor
News from Lauterbach (9 June 2006)
Awards to reward prototyping Schmarties
Engineers, students and hobbyists from around the world are invited to enter the first annual Schmartie Awards
News from Schmartboard (9 June 2006)
Optical transmitters handle digital and analogue
The ModBox Series is a family of turnkey optical transmitters and external modulation benchtop units for both digital and analogue transmission applications
News from Laser Components (UK) (9 June 2006)
Catalogue is single source for circuit protection
Raychem's catalogue covers PolySwitch resettable devices, SiBar thyristor surge protectors, gas discharge tubes, ESD protection devices, ROV metal oxide varistors and a broad line of fuses
News from Raychem Circuit Protection (9 June 2006)
Linux development upgrades with Eclipse
TimeSys has updated LinuxLink with the release of a major, standards-based Eclipse and CDT upgrade to the Developer Suite
News from TimeSys Corp (9 June 2006)
Structured ASIC development takes PCIe onboard
A new development kit for the CX6100 family of structured ASICs helps designers lower their design risk, reduce verification time and dramatically shorten their development cycle
News from ChipX (9 June 2006)
Website details many new services
GTK has relaunched its website to include details of the many new services and products on offer, including cable assembly, bespoke display design and product fabrication
News from GTK (9 June 2006)
Student prize celebrates founder's achievements
To celebrate the achievements of its founder and former Chairman, Bill Trowbridge, who retired last year, Vector Fields is to present an award for the best 2006 student paper
News from Vector Fields (9 June 2006)
Tools to power single-chip ZigBee development
IAR Systems is to provide the development tools for TI Low Power Wireless' new ZigBee starter kit
News from IAR Systems (9 June 2006)
Relay is equipped for automotive duties
Relay is ideal for use in automotive ABS, power assisted steering, power windows, door locks, wipers, tilt lock wheel, sun roof, emergency vehicle lighting and lamp accessories
News from CIT Relay and Switch (9 June 2006)
Memory patent roll enters double digits
Innovative Silicon has been awarded its tenth patent on advanced memory technology
News from Innovative Silicon (9 June 2006)
Packet processor meets Metro Ethernet demands
The Wintegra PWE3 solution now meets the G.823 and G.824 jitter and wander masks in traffic conditions as defined by the Metro Ethernet Forum and G.8261-draft
News from Wintegra (9 June 2006)
Nuclear scientists praise PCB supply
The CMS experiment at CERN has bestowed its prestigious Gold Award to Exception EMS, the Wiltshire-based high-technology contract manufacturer
News from Exception Group (9 June 2006)
Module overcomes OLED limitations
A low-cost 0.87in 104 x 16 mono OLED module offers manufacturers a display to revolutionise small user interfaces
News from GPEG International (9 June 2006)
Interface A software passes beta programme
The Cimetrix CIMPortal software product for the new SEMI Interface A standards has been formally released as a member of the Cimetrix family of award-winning connectivity software products
News from Cimetrix (9 June 2006)
Distribution deal comes with IP licence
Imsys Technologies has signed Embedded J to distribute its line of Java-enabled microcontrollers, prototyping kits, modules and development tools throughout channels in Thailand and China
News from Imsys Technologies (9 June 2006)
Board management shifts to micro-TCA
Pigeon Point Systems announces a micro-TCA initiative and delivery of initial Pigeon Point micro-TCA components
News from Pigeon Point Systems (9 June 2006)
Batteries cover all the standards
A comprehensive range of standard and high-performance batteries is available in industry-standard case sizes
News from Acal Components (9 June 2006)
Reference system meets Metro Ethernet specs
Tpack has been named as one of the first companies to receive the Metro Ethernet Forum's MEF 14 certification
News from Tpack (9 June 2006)
LED lamps take shunt resistors onboard
A series of lamp-based LEDs feature built-in shunt resistors to reduce unwanted illumination caused by leakage current
News from DDP (9 June 2006)
Novel laser design opens all-new applications
Laser chip to enable cost-effective WDM solutions for optical communications using silicon photonic technology including silicon-based arrayed waveguides and light modulators
News from Innolume (9 June 2006)
Optocoupler is made for automotive protection
A high-speed optocoupler is designed specifically to meet the performance and reliability requirements of the automotive market, especially for hybrid electric vehicles Brochure available
News from Avago Technologies (8 June 2006)
Dual buck controller cuts down on passives
A dual buck controller with pulsewidth modulation provides high-efficiency DC/DC power conversion in a range of applications
News from Analog Devices (8 June 2006)
RF amplifiers take ESD protection onboard
Intersil has introduced six new RF amplifiers in its ISL550xx family for use in satellite receivers and ISM (industry, scientific and medical) band applications
News from Intersil (8 June 2006)
Kit speeds digital video software development
Continuing to streamline the creation of innovative digital video systems, Texas Instruments has announced a new digital video software development kit based on DaVinci technology
News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) (8 June 2006)
RoHS readiness earns industry praise
Freescale Semiconductor reports that it is ahead of the curve in helping customers comply with the European RoHS Directive set to go into effect on 1st July
News from Freescale Semiconductor (8 June 2006)
Coexistence is key to handset Bluetooth choice
User application article The latest Motorola Integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN) handsets are endowed with CSR's BlueCore3-ROM cellular Bluetooth IC
News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (8 June 2006)
Web-based tool simplifies power management
Microchip has developed a web-based simulation tool for power-management applications
News from Microchip Technology (8 June 2006)
FPGAs run industrial Ethernet MAC core
A triple-speed Ethernet medium access control IP core supports the IEEE1588 standard for precision clock synchronisation
News from Altera Europe (8 June 2006)
FPGA coprocessor accelerates x86 applications
User application article XtremeData is using a Stratix II FPGA for its XD1000 FPGA coprocessing solution
News from Altera Europe (8 June 2006)
Ericsson adopts comms processor line
Ericsson is using Agere's chip technology and associated software in its newly launched VDSL2 product line
News from Agere Systems (8 June 2006)
Module manufacturers support latest ETX standard
Two more companies - Aaeon and Seco - have signed on to support the new 3.0 specification of the world's leading computer-on-module standard, ETX
News from Kontron UK (8 June 2006)
Rockwell Collins states its preference
AMI Semiconductor has been named a Top Preferred Supplier for 2006 by Rockwell Collins
News from AMI Semiconductor (8 June 2006)
Executives share expertise and insights
Senior executives from Virage Logic Corporation have been invited to share their expertise and insights at two upcoming industry events
News from Virage Logic (8 June 2006)
Interfaces chips put applications on the line
The latest Litelink and Cybergate devices provide interfaces for connection to telephone networks for both voice and data applications combining all of the required functionality and compatibility
News from Solid State Supplies (8 June 2006)
Comprehensive coverage of electronics packaging
Schroff has announced the availability of a new edition of its comprehensive electronics packaging catalogue
News from Schroff UK (8 June 2006)
Embedded Flash drive hits the streets
A new solution addresses the special onboard storage needs of advanced, in-car and portable navigation systems
News from M-Systems (8 June 2006)
Flash drives put the boot in industrial computing
User application article The mModule uDOC embedded USB Flash drive enables reliable high-performance storage of data and operating systems within new SBCs available from Advantech
News from M-Systems (8 June 2006)
Centre supports East Coast wireless designers
picoChip is expanding its technical support network with the establishment of a new office in Boston, Massachusetts
News from picoChip Designs (8 June 2006)
Siemens signs for AdvancedTCA support
Motorola's Embedded Communications Computing business has been selected by Siemens Communications Group as a preferred supplier of AdvancedTCA based communications servers
News from Motorola Embedded Communications Computing Group (8 June 2006)
Soldering system evolves for Pb-free challenge
Two new upgrades from OK International put its successful PS-800 hand soldering system at the forefront in lead-free hand soldering
News from OK International (8 June 2006)
Browser breaks into hybrid box market
ANT Fresco has been selected for German telecommunications operator HanseNet's DTT and IPTV hybrid deployment in Germany
News from ANT (8 June 2006)
Single-chip bridge saves space in handheld devices
The OXCFU950 combines a 16bit PC Card host interface, a USB 2.0 full speed host controller and a high performance UART
News from Oxford Semiconductor (8 June 2006)
Maxwell signs seven more distributors
Maxwell Technologies has signed supply agreements with seven new distribution partners, strengthening and expanding the company's growing international channel network
News from Maxwell Technologies (8 June 2006)
ZigBee modules lead wireless offerings
Telegesis ETRX2 ZigBee modules are among the first products to feature in the new wireless and radio frequency products section of the RS catalogue
News from RS Components UK (8 June 2006)
Website helps with RoHS compliance
RS Components has added advanced functions to its website to further ease its customers' RoHS compliance efforts
News from RS Components UK (8 June 2006)
Connectors evolve with SD card standards
Tyco Electronics has become an industry leader in the market of standardised SD memory card readers through the growth of its Secure Digital connector product line
News from Tyco Electronics - Comns Computer Consumer Elctrns (8 June 2006)
I/O system increases Ethernet port density
A next generation input/output interconnect provides density and space savings for current 10/100 or Gigabit Ethernet RJ45/RJ21 applications
News from Tyco Electronics - Comns Computer Consumer Elctrns (8 June 2006)
Initiative aims for a world of difference
The Vast World partnership initiative provides Vast's growing customer base with more complete and better integrated combined Vast and third-party solutions
News from Vast Systems Technology (8 June 2006)
Single-mode VCSELs come to Europe
U-L-M Photonics and Laser Components have closed an exclusive distribution agreement regarding single-mode VCSELs in Europe
News from Laser Components (UK) (8 June 2006)
Continuous-wave diodes produce up to 1000mW
In addition to pulsed devices, Laser Components also produces its own continuous-wave laser diodes at 808nm with 1000mW power
News from Laser Components (UK) (8 June 2006)
Touch sensor controller adds more options
Zytronic has enhanced its projected capacitive technology controller for its touch sensor family, creating a more compact implementation that supports a choice of on-glass or flex-mounted controller
News from Zytronic (8 June 2006)
Solder printer enables flexible production regimes
A third Speedprint SP880avi solder printer installed at the CIL factory in Andover means that all three production lines are now completely interchangeable
News from CIL Custom Interconnect (8 June 2006)
Triangular cables cut networking crosstalk
Brand-Rex reckons it has has rewritten the rules on cable design with the launch of one of the most individual, innovative and advanced networking cables currently available
News from Brand-Rex (8 June 2006)
Powerline chips to feature in Cameo role
Cameo Communications, a leading international networking products manufacturer with offices in Taiwan and China, is to develop products based on DS2's 200Mbit/s PLC technology
News from Design of Systems on Silicon (8 June 2006)
Powerline chipsets power home networking
User application article Xavi Technologies has developed a new home networking product line powered by DS2 powerline chipsets
News from Design of Systems on Silicon (8 June 2006)
Government urged to clarify WEEE schemes
Repic calls on the UK Government to support the concept of a national allocation function as the only workable solution for the collection of WEEE
News from Repic (8 June 2006)
Module extends reach of PCI Express cables
Quellan and Molex have collaborated to run the proposed PCI Express Cable Standard to 30 metres - providing a breakthrough for data centre economics
News from Quellan (8 June 2006)
Asian manufacturers adopt Certified Wireless USB
Asian companies Cellink, Cameo Communications, AboCom and Asian Information Technology have all selected Staccato's Ripcord single-chip all-CMOS solution for their products
News from Staccato Communications (8 June 2006)
Bellwave acquisition expands M2M portfolio
Italian M2M specialist Telit Communications has announced the acquisition of 75% of Bellwave M2M, the machine-to-machine division of South Korean wireless communications developer Bellwave
News from Telit Communications (8 June 2006)
Contract covers film scanner assembly
Cintel International has outsourced the assembly of its latest film scanning product to Exception EMS in a contract worth in the region of GBP 1.1 million
News from Exception Group (8 June 2006)
Wells takes leading role
NuWaves Engineering has appointed John Wells to the position of Managing Director where he will be responsible for project management and a portion of day-to-day operations
News from NuWaves (8 June 2006)
Cooled microwave amps boast minimal noise
To meet the continuing demand for microwave amplifiers having very low noise figures, Amplitech offers a range of designs for working at cryogenic temperatures
News from Gigahertz Marketing Solutions (8 June 2006)
Flexible fanless supplies tackle ATX applications
Magic Power Technology has extended its range of fanless ATX power supplies offering both AC and DC input models
News from Photon Power Technology (8 June 2006)
Conditioner diagnoses piezoresistive bridges
The ZMD31015 is a signal conditioner IC with on-chip diagnostics for use with nearly all piezoresistive bridge sensors
News from ZMD America (8 June 2006)
Smart switch makes gigabit Ethernet affordable
The industry's first low cost stackable Layer 2 gigabit Ethernet smart switch is designed to bring affordable gigabit Ethernet to entry level applications
News from Vitesse Semiconductor (8 June 2006)
Korean chipmaker licenses driver technology
Tomato LSI is to produce the world's smallest single-chip driver solution for amorphous silicon TFT PenTile VGA display panels after licensing PenTile RGBW technology from Clairvoyante
News from Clairvoyante (8 June 2006)
IPWireless signs for embedded software development
Pebble Bay has been selected to provide bespoke software development services to develop foundation code for IPWireless' latest range of mobile broadband technology
News from Pebble Bay Consulting (8 June 2006)
Altera adds weight to third-generation technology
Altera is to assist Tpack in promotion of its third generation of packet mapper and switching technology on a global basis
News from Tpack (8 June 2006)
Website opens access to conductive fabric
A new consumer website allows customers to buy small amounts of Shieldex fabric and yarn without minimum order quantities or setup charges
News from Shieldex Trading (8 June 2006)
Patent protects holographic keyboard technology
The US Patent and Trademark Office has issued HoloTouch with a further patent protecting its compact touchless, holographic human-machine interface technology
News from HoloTouch (8 June 2006)
Training helps put PICs to work
The Design and Technology Department of the Manchester Metropolitan University in Cheshire offers training on the application of PIC microcontrollers
News from MMU Cheshire (8 June 2006)
MEMS gyro is made for industrial application
A low power, highly programmable gyroscope contains all of the embedded calibration, tuning, and control functionality required to detect the rate at which a system is rotating
News from Analog Devices (7 June 2006)
Op amps cover wide operating ranges
Ten new operational amplifiers address varying performance and cost requirements of industrial and instrumentation applications spanning the wide operating voltage range of 5 to 16V
News from Analog Devices (7 June 2006)
Speedy convertors cope with bursting data
A new 8bit ultra-high-speed analogue-to-digital convertor family claims a new performance standard for sampling speed, delivering 6Gsample/s data capture at 3.6W
News from National Semiconductor (7 June 2006)
RTOS and compiler gain debug support
iSystem winIDEA software has been adapted to provide an integrated debugging solution for the development of advanced products based on off-the-shelf MQX RTOS and MetaWare compiler products
News from ARC International (7 June 2006)
NEC adopts network processor platform
NEC has selected Agere Systems APP300 series network processor-based platform offerings for use in its third-generation wireless network equipment
News from Agere Systems (7 June 2006)
Initiative puts the technology first
A new 'Technology First' initiative aims to help design engineers decipher the wave of new and developing technologies hitting the electronics market
News from Farnell InOne (7 June 2006)
Compact universal-input switcher tops 200W
Proven power supply design techniques come together to create the world's smallest 212W single-output AC/DC switcher
News from XP Power (7 June 2006)
Mobile TV chip shipments top a million
Frontier Silicon has already shipped over one million ICs for mass production mobile phone handsets used for mobile TV services across South Korea, China and in Germany
News from Frontier Silicon (7 June 2006)
Acquisition extends system interconnect expertise
Tundra Semiconductor has acquired Silicon Logic Engineering of Eau Claire, Wisconsin for US $14 million
News from Tundra Semiconductor (7 June 2006)
ZigBee coprocessor has flexible interface
The EM260 ZigBee coprocessor has a new flexible, open source interface, called EZSP, that makes it easy to integrate ZigBee networking capabilities with virtually any vendor's microcontroller
News from Ember Europe (7 June 2006)
Print process makes flexible P-OLED displays
Cambridge Display Technology and Toppan Printing have produced a number of 5.5in full colour active matrix polymer OLED (P-OLED) displays using a roll printing method
News from Cambridge Display Technology (7 June 2006)
OLED material maker adopts display tester
Cambridge Display Technology has sold a sophisticated Eclipse display test system to Merck OLED Materials
News from Cambridge Display Technology (7 June 2006)
Inkjet printers to raise OLED resolution
CDT and Litrex are paving the way for the production of a new generation of high-resolution P-OLEDs through the development of an inkjet printing solution capable of 200pixel/in printing
News from Cambridge Display Technology (7 June 2006)
Inkjet printer to advance university OLED work
Cambridge Display Technology has sold an inkjet printing system and associated knowhow to the National University of Singapore
News from Cambridge Display Technology (7 June 2006)
Switch aids migration to high-performance PCIe
The PLX PEX 8517 PCIe switch further enhances the usability of PCIe technology in networking, storage and graphics applications
News from PLX Technology Europe (7 June 2006)
PCI Express analyser adopts AdvancedMC form factor
Vmetro has expanded the highly successful Vanguard Express analyser family with the Vanguard Express PCI Express Protocol and Link analyser for the AdvancedMC form factor
News from Vmetro-Transtech (7 June 2006)
Connectors cover next-generation telecomms
Tyco Electronics offers a complete solution in ATCA and MicroTCA systems
News from Tyco Electronics - Comns Computer Consumer Elctrns (7 June 2006)
Voltage regulator connectors boost density
The Mini Crown Edge connector, which is available in a variety of form factors, has recently been enhanced to offer greater choice in signal contact spacing and connector length
News from Tyco Electronics - Comns Computer Consumer Elctrns (7 June 2006)
LGA sockets are ready for latest CPUs
RoHs compliant Land Grid Array 771 (LGA771) Socket J for Intel Xeon CPUs and Land Grid Array (LGA775) Socket T for desktop computers are equipped to handle the future of sever technology
News from Tyco Electronics - Comns Computer Consumer Elctrns (7 June 2006)
Fibre cables tackle tougher duties
The Light Armor fibre optic cable incorporates the functionality of a traditional fibre cable with the durability and longevity of ruggedised cable, at a much lighter weight
News from Timbercon (7 June 2006)
Reference design captures A/V over USB
Video processing IC and specific memory design company AverLogic Technologies has announced its latest AL9V576 A/V capture device reference design with USB 2.0 interface
News from Symmetry Electronics (7 June 2006)
Nuts and bolts of integrating PCI Express
Wayne Locke, ChipX Director of Engineering Services, will present a paper at the upcoming PCI-SIG Developers Conference in San Jose, California
News from ChipX (7 June 2006)
Acquisition card makes the most of PCI bandwidth
A 32-channel high-speed data acquisition card takes full advantage of the higher throughput capabilities of PCI 2.2 with its 64bit, 66MHz interface
News from Radstone Embedded Computing (7 June 2006)
Chargers look after lead-acid batteries
Intelligent chargers quickly and efficiently feed hungry batteries and ensure their lifetime at the same time
News from Sunpower (UK) (7 June 2006)
Tributary adapter module boosts GbE density
Infinera has broadened its service offerings with a new tributary adapter module (TAM) for the Infinera DTN platform and new software features to give added flexibility to an existing TAM
News from Infinera (7 June 2006)
Two-in-one chip cuts conditioning real estate
A new dual signal conditioner chip gives designers twice the functionality in less than half the real estate occupied by two individual SOP8 packages sized at 5 x 6.30mm
News from ZMD America (7 June 2006)
Cooling fan boasts stunning airflow
The latest high-flowing AC cooling fan from ISO certified Jaro Components tops out at a stunning 210 litre/s
News from Jaro Thermal (7 June 2006)
CompactPCI serial cards gain RTX drivers
Connect Tech has announced the release of an RTX driver for its CompactPCI family of serial cards, Titan/cPCI
News from Connect Tech (7 June 2006)
Programme harmonises design and debug
Globetech Solutions has joined the Novas Harmony Programme
News from Globetech Solutions (7 June 2006)
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