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ELECTRONICSTALK
The Independent Weekly Product Information Guide
for Electronics Engineers
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London, UK
ISSN 1470-627X - Free Circulation
Published every Tuesday at 12:30 (UK)
Issue 2: 13 February 2001
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new Products Selection
1. System-level design for 3G cellular development
2. Narrow-separation FBGs increase fibre capacity
3. Card provides PC-based communications analysis
4. High-brightness LEDs are smaller and more frugal
5. Mil-Spec DC/DC convertors live long and prosper
6. SoC includes SD Card and Bluetooth compatibility
7. Wireless LAN access point on a chip
8. Reference design provides quick start for STBs
9. Pressure analysis system checks PCB lamination
10. CompactPCI platform for embedded development
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Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
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INNOCOMM BOOSTS NATIONAL'S WIRELESS PORTFOLIO
National Semiconductor has strengthened its position in wireless communications with the news it is to acquire innoCOMM wireless, a leading developer of chipsets for wireless networking.
National Semiconductor, 7 February 2001
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FUJITSU AND XSYS TO PUT MPEG-2 VIDEO ON THE ROAD
Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe is working closely with XSYS Interactive Research to implement its MPEG-2 encoder in a sophisticated in-car digital video and data distribution system.
Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe, 7 February 2001
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BRIGHT FUTURE FOR TOSHIBA LED DEVELOPMENT
Toshiba is set to launch a white LED that points the way to a stable white light source with the luminosity required for future replacement for incandescent lamps.
Toshiba Electronics Europe, 9 February 2001
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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1. System-level design for 3G cellular development
RadioScape says its Radiolab 3G UMTS system-level design tool is the most complete set of design modelling elements available for this emerging cellular standard. Radiolab operates over MATLAB and Simulink, the world's most popular system-level design and modelling environment. Using its powerful software-defined radio (SDR) development approach, RadioScape has significantly extended the capabilities of Simulink, enabling it to handle bursty data (variable sized data), a vital functionality for 3G simulation. This advance gives RadioScape the unique ability to offer a comprehensive, real-world 3G simulation.
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2. Narrow-separation FBGs increase fibre capacity
Southampton Photonics has shipped what are believed to be the first commercially available 25GHz-channel-separation fibre Bragg gratings (FBGs). The BragNetT FBGs were shipped to a major fibre-optic systems vendor and involve a patented technology breakthrough which enables the number of wavelengths of light that can be sent down a single fibre-optic cable to be increased, thereby expanding network capacity and lowering operator costs. FBGs are components vital for filtering, routing, and conditioning the individual wavelengths of light that carry data down a single fibre cable in a process known as Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM). More accurate FBGs, ie with lower channel separations, allow a greater number of wavelengths, and therefore more data to be transported over the network.
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3. Card provides PC-based communications analysis
The W41PC MkII is the latest version of a PC plug-in ISA card and software system offering all the necessary functions to analyse, decode and process communications transmissions in the HF/VHF/UHF and SHF bands. The system may be configured for stationary monitoring of just one transmission with a single system or can range to a fully automated broadband monitoring system using a network of co-operating systems. More than 100 code analysis modes are currently implemented for all important demodulation methods and a variety of international alphabets (eg Cyrillic, Arabic, Hebrew etc) are included in the standard package.
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4. High-brightness LEDs are smaller and more frugal
Toshiba has launched two new series of surface mount LEDs that combine high-brightness, low-current operation with one of the industry's smallest LED packages. Ideal for LCD display and keypad backlighting applications in mobile phones, the new devices will suit a variety of applications where small size, high luminous intensity and low power consumption are critical design criteria.
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5. Mil-Spec DC/DC convertors live long and prosper
Instead of using optocouplers, XP's full Mil-Spec DC/DC convertors use a patented magnetic feedback solution to deliver long-term reliability. These high-density DC/DC convertors incorporate complimentary EMI filters and find applications in avionics, weapons systems, missiles and space systems.
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6. SoC includes SD Card and Bluetooth compatibility
New from LinkUp Systems, the L7210 is a low-power, high-performance processor for smart cellular phones, wireless Internet terminals, PDAs, music players and Internet appliances. The industry's first SoC with an on-chip hardware Secure Digital (SD) Card controller, the L7210 includes an ARM720T processor with sophisticated power management, Bluetooth interface compatibility, Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity, and ACLink serial audio codec interfaces for 16bit stereo sound.
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7. Wireless LAN access point on a chip
Intersil has announced the world's first "WLAN access point-on-a-chip". The new ISL3856 is an ARM-based medium access controller (MAC) chip and the first to support both current IEEE 802.11b-based 2.4GHz and the next generation of higher speed 5GHz 802.11a WLAN standards for wireless communication. Optimised for WLAN access point operation, the device implements both the 802.11 MAC protocol and MAC bridging functions in a single chip.
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8. Reference design provides quick start for STBs
Amino Communications has published its Advanced Set-top Box (ASTB) Reference Design. The company claims that this provides the fastest route to market for service providers who want to deliver new entertainment and e-commerce services via a digital set-top box. Amino is also aiming at OEMs who want to enter new markets but prefer to license the technology rather than design from scratch. Set-top boxes based on Amino's technology provide video-on-demand (up to and above 7Mbit/s MPEG-2), broadcast TV and web browsing. Other services such as e-mail, videoconferencing and IP telephony are all possible thanks to Amino's modular approach.
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9. Pressure analysis system checks PCB lamination
New from Sensor Products Inc is the Topaq pressure analysis system. Used in conjunction with Pressurex/Fuji Prescale stress indicating films, Topaq provides a unique perspective of the distribution and actual magnitude (PSI) of pressure between any contacting or impacting surfaces. Surface contact area down to 3mil can be analysed.
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10. CompactPCI platform for embedded development
The cPC1000DK CompactPCI high performance development platform from BVM is intended for use by system integrators and developers to develop both disc based and embedded applications. The system is powered by BVM's cPC200 single slot CompactPCI SBC and is offered preloaded and configured with either Windows NT4, NT4 Embedded, Windows 2000 or Linux O/S. Supporting processor clock speeds up to 550MHz and bus speeds up to 100MHz the cPC1000 provides a good choice for most application requirements.
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BOOMER SHRINKS STEREO HEADPHONE AMPLIFICATION
New from National Semiconductor, the LM4811 Boomer audio amplifier is a 105mW stereo headphone amplifier for use in 3 and 5V systems requiring a headphone output and volume control.
National Semiconductor, 7 February 2001
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CHIP USES ONLY ONE PIN TO CHECK TEMPERATURES
Micrel Semiconductor has developed a three-zone thermal supervisor IC for thermal management using embedded thermal diodes such as those found in the Pentium III CPU.
Micrel Semiconductor Europe, 9 February 2001
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LEADING-EDGE TANTALUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
Epcos has expanded its tantalum electrolytic capacitor range with two new types, plus extensions to some existing models.
Epcos, 9 February 2001
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AUTOMATED MODELING FOR IC PACKAGING
Ansoft has announced a new release of ParICs, version 3.1, one of Ansoft's Signal Integrity software tools.
Ansoft Corporation Europe, 13 February 2001
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STAINLESS-STEEL MOUNTING GASKETS LAST LONGER
Shielding specialist, TBA Electro Conductive Products (ECP) has introduced new stainless-steel versions of its low-profile and pressure sensitive mounting gaskets.
TBA Electro Conductive Products, 9 February 2001
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POWER CONNECTORS MEET SSI SPECIFICATIONS
The new DPS/MPS power connectors from Molex meet the Server System Infrastructure (SSI) open specifications for backplanes.
Molex UK, 9 February 2001
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STATS EXPANDS GaAs PACKAGING CAPABILITY
ST Assembly Test Services has expanded its gallium arsenide capability to support package assembly for integrated circuits on presawn wafers down to a market-leading 4mil thick.
ST Assembly Test Services, 12 February 2001
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1200W PSUs SUPPORT CURRENT-SHARING AND HOT SWAPS
Artesyn Technologies has launched a new family of 1200W front-end AC/DC power supplies featuring an extensive set of configuration and control facilities to simplify system integration.
Artesyn Technologies, 9 February 2001
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PORTABLE SPECTRUM ANALYSER AUTOMATES COMMS TESTS
New from IFR Systems, the 2399 portable spectrum analyser is aimed at a wide range of applications from mobile comms service workshops to broadcast TV and education.
IFR Systems, 8 February 2001
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