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ELECTRONICSTALK
The Independent Weekly Product Information Guide
for Electronics Engineers
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London, UK
Published every Tuesday at 12:30 (UK)
Issue 4: 27 February 2001
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742 product announcements and technical articles
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new Products Selection
1. Most integrated GSM RF transceiver so far
2. Tester gets the measure of wireless basestations
3. Compact SBC runs from a single 5V supply
4. Analyser stretches to point-multipoint frequencies
5. MIPS at the core of advanced smart cards
6. A king amongst uninterruptible power supplies
7. 15kV RF connectors feature recessed centres
8. Two-part adhesives measured, mixed and applied
9. Low-cost LCD fits automotive dash market
10. EMC gaskets for high-performance shielding
* New Technical Articles and Case Studies
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Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
Doom and gloom is all around. Tech stocks aren't performing, and markets around the globe are getting jittery (or so a dealer friend of mine told me yesterday). But will this affect our day-to-day working lives? And should we worry about it?
At the risk of sounding blasé, the only sane answers are "possibly" and "probably not". Let's face it, we work in a highly buoyant industry which can only move in one direction. The fact that headline news glories in the slightest blip in the Nasdaq, heralding the greatest recession since... er well, last Thursday really isn't worth the proverbial hill of beans.
I apologise if your stock options don't turn out to be the quick buck you had hoped. But how about doing something radical and taking a long-term view?
While multinationals may relocate certain operations, others will follow in their footsteps to fill the void. So lets just be happy that we work in a sustainable industry. My next door neighbour is a livestock farmer, and this week saw foot and mouth move within 20 miles.
On a brighter note, I hope you find this issue of our weekly newsletter useful. In addition to the new products, news and ideas featured here, there are hundreds more on our website and dozens more being added daily, so do take a look if you can. But you don't need web access! All the full stories behind the summaries and headlines in this newsletter can be retrieved by email alone: see details below. In the meantime, if you've got any suggestions as to how we might make the site or the newsletter better, email me directly.
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Laurence Marchini, Editor
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GREEN HILLS CONTROLS THE BIG CAT
Green Hills Software has been chosen by Ford Motor Company to supply its PowerPC C crosscompiler and instruction set simulator to produce software for use in all Jaguar S-Type saloons.
Green Hills Software, 23 February 2001
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NEWLOGIC BLUETOOTH BOOST FOR GIGAWAVETECH
NewLogic and GigaWaveTech have signed an agreement to integrate the BOOST Bluetooth software protocol stack from NewLogic into the software product and design service portfolio of GigaWaveTech.
NewLogic, 27 February 2001
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PENTAIR TO MAKE ENCLOSURES IN CHINA
Pentair Enclosures is to establish a manufacturing facility in China to accommodate strong customer demand in the Far East markets.
Schroff UK, 27 February 2001
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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1. Most integrated GSM RF transceiver so far
Hitachi has launched its most integrated GSM RF transceiver solution to date. The HD155141F or 'B4' uses patented direct conversion technology and is compatible with all leading baseband devices. It significantly reduces overall system size and cost. The receiver incorporates a flexible, configurable analogue IQ interface and a fully integrated and fully automated DC offset cancellation circuit. These enable baseband compatibility without the need for special hardware or complicated DSP algorithms.
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2. Tester gets the measure of wireless basestations
Tektronix has developed a new compact, modular instrument designed to simplify routine field installation and maintenance measurement tasks in wireless networks. The Tektronix NetTek basestation field tool enables installation and maintenance technicians to quickly and reliably verify basestation functionality, even under adverse field conditions. Designed as a basestation "toolkit", the new NetTek tool serves the purpose of multiple instruments.
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3. Compact SBC runs from a single 5V supply
Display Solutions has announced the Gene-4310 low-cost single-board computer designed for mobile and low-power applications such as thin-client and set-top-box environments. Measuring only 146 x 101mm, the board supports the NS Geode GXLV 233MHz low-power BGA processor, requiring only 5V DC, and operates in a fanless environment. Made by Aaeon Technology, the SBC has drivers to display CRT and LCD output simultaneously up to 1024 x 768 resolution with 64k colours.
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4. Analyser stretches to point-multipoint frequencies
IFR Systems has announced a 46GHz addition to its 6840 Microwave System Analyser (MSA) Series. The new 6845 MSA is a 10MHz to 46GHz spectrum analyser with a full bandwidth, independently controlled tracking generator. The 6845 includes a high-performance synthesised source and three-channel scalar analyser and is a valuable aid for the manufacture, installation and maintenance of radio links, satellite links and microwave systems.
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5. MIPS at the core of advanced smart cards
New from MIPS Technologies, the MIPS32 4KSc smart card core is a high-performance, synthesisable embedded 32bit processor core for ultra-low-power advanced smart card applications. The processor core is implemented using the new SmartMIPS architecture that is designed to become the industry standard for next-generation smart card chips. The introduction of the MIPS32 4KSc smart card core follows the July 2000 announcement by MIPS Technologies and Gemplus to create an architectural standard for next-generation smart card chips.
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6. A king amongst uninterruptible power supplies
A new addition to the latest Amplicon catalogue, the King UPS series is a low-cost, high specification range of uninterruptible power supplies. A major feature of the series is the regulated output voltage which is provided within +/-25% of the input voltage, and if for any reason this is exceeded the battery supplies the output voltage. A battery capacity of up to 7Ah is available, and is able to filter any spikes from the supply if necessary. Batteries provided are both hot swappable and user replaceable. Parallel operation is available for larger loads.
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7. 15kV RF connectors feature recessed centres
A new series of 15 kV high-voltage RF connectors for pulse applications in laser, semiconductor, nuclear, medical and related equipment is being introduced by Tru-Connector Corp. Tru-Connector QDS HV Series 15 kV RF connectors feature recessed beryllium-copper centre conductors with overlapping teflon dielectrics for an increased voltage path. Ideal for pulse applications, they are available as jacks and plugs for RG217 cable and as receptacles.
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8. Two-part adhesives measured, mixed and applied
The See-Flo 387 meter/mix system manufactured by Sealant Equipment and Engineering dispenses precisely measured shots and controlled beads of two-component adhesives and sealants. The air-powered, benchtop system is frequently used with low-viscosity adhesives and sealants for electronic potting, encapsulation and bonding applications.
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9. Low-cost LCD fits automotive dash market
CFG has announced mass production of E-Look, its first automotive LCD product to be sold under its own name. The E-Look monitor is a full graphics 3.7in FSTN monochrome LCD with a resolution of 120 x 64pixel. The monitor is mounted on a stylish swivel stand and equipped with a wide range of functions such as a photosensor for automatic adjustment of backlighting, a temperature sensor for automatic contrast adjustment and an infra-red sensor for user interactivity.
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10. EMC gaskets for high-performance shielding
Holland Shielding Systems has a range of EMC gaskets that combine high-performance shielding with low closing force, very high compression (80%) and a negligible compression set. Together with the wide range of dimensions, this makes the product suitable for almost any application.
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ALCATEL USES I-CUBE CROSSPOINT IN GATEWAY
Alcatel has selected I-Cube's IQX320 crosspoint switch to provide sub-lambda aggregation functions for the new Optinex 1680 optical gateway crossconnect (OGX).
I-Cube, 22 February 2001
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TUNABLE SUPERCONDUCTOR FILTER SQUELCHES NOISE
Toshiba has developed a high-temperature superconductor (HTS) tunable bandpass filter for wireless basestations that will eliminate interference between wireless systems.
Toshiba Electronics Europe, 23 February 2001
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CUSTOM SMART CARDS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Fully custom smart cards featuring custom text and graphics will be available online, in quantities from 1 to 1000, following the launch by Flint Smart of a new service at the Smart Card show.
Flint, 21 February 2001
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MENTOR AND XILINX HAVE CORES FOR COMMUNICATIONS
Mentor Graphics and Xilinx have released two high-level IP products to accelerate the design cycle of high-density FPGAs in communications applications.
Mentor Graphics UK, 23 February 2001
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DUAL-CHANNEL REGULATORS SAVE SPACE
Two new voltage regulators from Rohm Electronics offer simplified circuit layout and reduced component count by combining stable dual outputs with built-in protection.
Rohm Electronics (UK), 26 February 2001
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DUAL-OUTPUT BUFFER FOR DDR SDRAM MODULES
Fairchild Semiconductor has introduced a dual-output registered buffer for 184-pin, 2.5V PC200/PC266, 72bit-wide registered double data rate (DDR) SDRAM modules.
Fairchild Semiconductor, 27 February 2001
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ONLINE STORE ADDS DISPLAY COMPONENTS
A range of high-quality components has been added to the range of electronic display equipment available from PanelX, the flat panel display industry's B2B portal and trading site.
PanelX, 23 February 2001
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A CASE FOR ENCLOSING INSTRUMENTS
The 1590Z Zettox aluminium die-cast instrument enclosure family from Hammond Electronics has been doubled in size, with fourteen different sizes now available.
Hammond Electronics, 26 February 2001
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CAN STEPPER SYSTEMS GET ANY SIMPLER?
Motion control specialist Micromech reckons stepper systems just can't get any simpler than its new Socket to Stepping system, using only three components.
Micromech, 27 February 2001
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DUMMIES CHECK PLACEMENT TO IMPROVE YIELDS
Tecan has developed manufacturing techniques which enable highly accurate and durable dummy component footprints to be cost effectively produced.
Tecan Components, 23 February 2001
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RAID SYSTEMS CAN BE MONITORED OVER THE WEB
Springtek's Little Big Box RAID storage systems now support a web monitor feature when they are attached to Microsoft Windows NT/2000 systems.
Springtek, 27 February 2001
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HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGES AT TWICE THE SPEED
The new M4 and M7 megapixel cameras from JAI provide high-resolution images at double the speed of previous models.
Firstsight Vision, 27 February 2001
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