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Issue 11: 17 April 2001
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new Products Selection
2. Semicustom solid-state switches save space
2. Program generates complex arbitrary waveforms
3. Traditional blue IDC connector system
4. MOSFET is ready for high-voltage car batteries
5. TSMC delivers hard core processors for MIPS fans
6. Triple-output DC/DC convertor packs 200W
7. Gaskets keep out water while blocking EMI
8. Analogue output PCI board boasts 32 channels
9. System debugs multivendor multiprocessor designs
10. Relay protects from overcurrents
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MEZOE ADDS TO FLINT'S BLUETOOTH PORTFOLIO
Mezoe, the new wireless products business developed by Cambridge Consultants, has appointed Flint Wireless as distributor for its Bluetooth software and development tools.
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MOTOROLA'S 0.13-MICRON PROCESS IS DENSEST CMOS
A new 0.13-micron CMOS process platform technology will enable Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector (SPS) to build system-on-chip solutions.
Motorola SPS, 12 April 2001
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PHILIPS TAKES FIRST MIPS SMART CARD CORES
Philips Semiconductors has licensed the SmartMIPS architecture and the MIPS32 4KSc smart card core from MIPS Technologies.
MIPS Technologies, 12 April 2001
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BEST QUARTER EVER FOR MIPS
MIPS Technologies has reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter, ending 31st March 2001.
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ADAPTEC RAIDS MIPS FOR 64BIT CORE
MIPS Technologies has licensed the MIPS64 5Kc processor core to Adaptec for implementation in its next-generation I/O products.
MIPS Technologies, 17 April 2001
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SURTECH GAINS UK AND IRELAND AGENCY FOR MATSUO
Surtech Distribution has gained the prestigious agency for UK and Ireland for the ranges of capacitors and circuit-protection products made by Matsuo in Japan.
Surtech Distribution, 12 April 2001
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MENTOR AND ALTERA TO PUSH EXCALIBUR
Mentor Graphics and Altera have unveiled a strategy to deliver a complete "front-to-back" design methodology for Altera's Excalibur system-on-a-programmable-chip (SoPC) technology.
Mentor Graphics UK, 11 April 2001
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SANYO TURNS TO AVANT! FOR FINE-GEOMETRY DESIGN
Sanyo Electric has purchased additional Avant! Corporation SinglePass design automation tools for its current and next generation SoC designs.
Avant! Corporation, 11 April 2001
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WIND RIVER TO DISTRIBUTE CELOXICA'S DK1
Wind River Systems has signed a worldwide agreement to distribute the Celoxica DK1 C-to-hardware design suite for FPGAs.
Celoxica, 11 April 2001
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E-PROCUREMENT EXPANDS INTO GERMANY AND WESTERN USA
Leading e-procurement service company First Index has opened two more offices abroad as part of a global expansion plan.
First Index, 11 April 2001
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UMC, SYNOPSYS AND VIRTUAL SILICON COLLABORATE
UMC customers can now use Synopsys' Physical Synthesis, a proven methodology for solving timing closure challenges, with physical IP from Virtual Silicon targeted towards UMC process technologies.
Synopsys, 17 April 2001
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WEBSITE SIMPLIFIES ENCLOSURE SPECIFICATION
Enclosures manufacturer Pentair, incorporating the leading brand Schroff, has launched a new website.
Schroff UK, 11 April 2001
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DED TAKES ON POSIFLEX RANGE
DED has been appointed the UK distributor for the Posiflex range of EPOS terminals, barcode scanners, magnetic card readers, customer displays and cash drawers.
DED, 12 April 2001
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POCKET-SIZED PRODUCT NEEDS 39M MANUFACTURING LINE
Pioneer Technology is currently operating what is believed to be one of the longest manufacturing lines ever assembled.
Pioneer Technology, 17 April 2001
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MOTOROLA UNVEILS EMBEDDED BLUETOOTH STRATEGY
Motorola Computer Group is to provide Bluetooth wireless technology for the first time on embedded infrastructures running on a choice of three operating systems and two processors.
Motorola Computer Group, 12 April 2001
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LINK BRINGS FOCUS TO UK TEST MARKET
Basingstoke-based Link Microtek has been appointed as exclusive UK distributor for Focus Microwaves, the Canadian manufacturer of microwave test and measuring equipment.
Link Microtek, 17 April 2001
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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2. Semicustom solid-state switches save space
MCE Newmarket has launched a new range of semicustom solid-state switches designed to fill the gap between off-the-shelf components and fully customised designs. Although a wide range of off-the-shelf solid-state switches is available, there is rarely one which precisely matches the requirements of a particular application. Custom-made switches, however, are frequently too expensive to be an option. MCE has been working to address this market by providing semicustom switches for handling kilowatt-level powers at up to 600V. The approach taken is analogous to a semicustom ASIC, where the building blocks are proven and manufactured, awaiting only a final interconnection layer. The building blocks being developed by MCE include matched transistor modules, sense resistors, isolating transformers, programmable ASICs, high heat conduction substrates and high-current packaging. The capability allows selection of the required switching power, protection and indication functions. Using proven components and circuits, the desired functionality can be incorporated into a suitable package. The nature and positioning of the connections can then be used to achieve specific performance requirements and the package can be sealed according to the environmental requirements. The switch is usually significantly smaller than off-the-shelf alternatives. The semicustom approach permits switches to meet a range of specifications including shape, size, connection, speed and temperature range. It allows the switch to be matched to the electrical, thermal and mechanical requirements of the system without needing to design a custom power switch from scratch.
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2. Program generates complex arbitrary waveforms
Waveform Manager Plus, new from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is a Windows based program for the creation, editing, translation and management of waveforms. It can be used with any of the TTi range of arbitrary waveform generation products. The program incorporates a complete suite of tools for waveform creation and editing, including standard waveforms, mathematical expressions and freehand drawing. Virtually any waveform can be created using combinations of these tools. The sophisticated mathematical expression editor allows geometric, logarithmic and pulse functions to be combined to create exact representations of complex signals. Different expressions can be used for different sections of a waveform, and can be combined with imported waveforms or drawn waveforms where mathematical representation is not possible. Waveform 'cut and paste' operations using the windows clipboard are included, allowing waveforms to be exported to, or imported from, other programs including Excel and MathCad. Waveforms of up to 65,536 horizontal points can be created with a vertical resolution of up to 16bit. The program can adjust both the vertical and horizontal scales of the waveform, allowing, for example, a 4000-point waveform of 8bit vertical resolution to be translated into a 8192-point waveform of 12bit vertical resolution, or vice versa. Vertical amplitude is fully scaleable with adjustable offset. Waveform Manager Plus can import and display waveform files from popular digital storage oscilloscopes. It can then translate the data into a format suitable for use with any of the TTi range of arbitrary waveform generators. Imported waveforms can be manipulated in exactly the same manner as waveforms created within the program. They can also be downloaded back to the oscilloscope from which they were uploaded for use as reference waveforms. Waveforms can be saved in a variety of file types including ASCII. All formats used by TTi products and programs are supported, including VIPS, WaveCad and Waveform Manager Standard. Arbitrary generators supported include the TG 1010, TGA 1230, TGA 1240 series and GS 2020. Waveforms can be organised into 'projects', allowing libraries of waveforms to be created. Waveforms that were created mathematically retain their formulae, enabling them to be rapidly modified when they are re-used. Connection to the arbitrary generator (and to a DSO if required) is normally made via the computer's RS-232 ports (COM1 or COM2), and full control of the I/O parameters is available from the program. A simple configuration menu provides selection of the upload source and the download target by model number. For DSOs incorporating a floppy disk drive, files can be transferred on disk, eliminating any need for interconnection. Connection via GPIB (IEEE-488) is also supported. Waveform Manager is supplied complete with an RS-232 connection cable, and costs GBP195 (plus VAT).
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3. Traditional blue IDC connector system
The renowned traditional 'blue' connectors that make up the Ansley brand IDC connector system from Thomas and Betts are now available from Tyco Electronics following the recent acquisition of the Electronics Division of Thomas and Betts by Tyco Electronics. Providing engineers with a totally integrated system of connectors, flat or flexible cables and application tooling, the Ansley IDC connector system is uniquely qualified to meet the stringent price and performance requirements of today's most demanding commercial and industrial applications. Matched-by-design, the system inherently delivers simple and cost-effective solutions to interconnection problems by being completely complementary and compatible with each other. Tyco Electronics is not only marketing and promoting the existing IDC range but intends to release new products in the very near future.
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4. MOSFET is ready for high-voltage car batteries
The new FDB06AN08A1 UltraFET trench MOSFET from Fairchild Semiconductor is designed for high-current starter/alternator, electronic power steering, electric braking, valve timing and other 42V automotive battery applications requiring full device capability at low gate drive voltages. Employing Fairchild's patented, advanced trench topology, the FDB06AN08A1 die is more than 20% smaller than those of competing technologies. This is particularly significant in the starter/alternator application, where of a large number of devices must be paralleled to accommodate starting currents of up to 1500A. As mechanical systems are replaced with electronics, the increase in automobile power requirements has prompted the transition from the traditional 12V to a 42V battery to limit current requirements and control wire size and cost. This new 75V MOSFET is designed specifically for these systems that will begin to appear in new car models as early as 2003. The FDB06AN08A1 N-channel trench MOSFET features ultra-low RDS(on) (6.3mohm, max at room temperature), 75V breakdown voltage, 175C maximum junction temperature, an internal gate resistor and unclamped inductive surge capability for single (1200mJ at 75A) and repetitive pulses. Additionally, the die size of the FDB06AN08A1 leaves a substantial amount of D2-Pak (TO263) space available, allowing for die size flexibility and the potential to further lower the RDS(on) for the same package size.
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5. TSMC delivers hard core processors for MIPS fans
MIPS Technologies has announced the availability of "hard core" versions of its MIPS32 4Kc and 4Km 32bit processor cores. These high-performance, low-power hard cores are the result of a broad strategic alliance announced last year with the world's largest dedicated semiconductor foundry TSMC to produce optimised cores. The MIPS32 4K hard cores are ideal for semiconductor manufacturers and system OEMs trying to meet the demands of the high-growth consumer electronics and communications markets. These companies not only require high performance, low power dissipation and low cost, but also face enormous competitive pressures and shorter product life cycles. The quickest way to get a product to market is to license a process-optimised hard core from MIPS Technologies, which can be easily implemented in an SoC design. Benefits include lower development costs, less risk and faster time-to-market, as well as the ability to reuse the design for subsequent generations of the end product. "Faster time-to-market, lower development costs and design reuse are now a reality for a very large and fast-growing market", said Brian Knowles, vice president of marketing at MIPS Technologies. "With TSMC 0.18-micron foundry-optimised cores, we now make it possible for any TSMC customer to license a core from MIPS Technologies for integration into their SoC designs quickly and cost-efficiently. Combined with our other licensing options - including synthesisable versions of all of our cores for more customised solutions - and hundreds of development tools from leading third-party vendors, we continue to solidify our position as the leader in 32 and 64bit embedded RISC solutions". The MIPS32 4K family of cores provides a high-performance, low-power, 32bit RISC processor platform in a range of price/performance options. Features of the 4Kc hard core include: 16K instruction and data caches; a TLB memory management unit; a fast multiply/divide unit with single-cycle MAC instructions; 32 general-purpose registers; and gated clocks for reduced power consumption. Using TSMC's 0.18-micron CL018G process, the die size of the 4Kc, including the caches, is less than 7mm2. Power consumption is less than 2mW/MHz, and typical performance is over 200MHz, delivering over 280DMIPS performance. The 4Kc hard core is available now on a per-use basis in GDSII format with supporting models. The MIPS32 4Km hard core, optimised for TSMC's 0.18-micron CL018G process, has been designed to provide optimum performance at an affordable price. Features include:?8K instruction and data caches; a fixed address translation memory management unit; a fast multiply/divide unit with single-cycle MAC instructions; 32 general-purpose registers; and gated clocks for reduced power consumption. Using the TSMC 0.18-micron process, the die size of the 4Km, including caches, is less than 4.7mm2. It consumes less than 1.7mW/MHz and performance typically exceeds 200MHz, delivering over 280DMIPS performance. The 4Km hard core in GDSII format will be available in May 2001.
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6. Triple-output DC/DC convertor packs 200W
Advanced Power Conversion has released a novel 200W full-brick-size DC/DC convertor with triple outputs. This ground-breaking design offers one controlled and two semiregulated outputs in a high-density, low-profile industry-standard package of just 117 x 61.5 x 12.7mm. The APC200 is a high-efficiency (up to 85%) low-noise module with input voltage ranges of 18-72V DC. Operating at a fixed 300kHz frequency which can be synchronised to an external clock for noise-sensitive applications, the patented APC topology works democratically without the need for master/slave operation, and can be connected in parallel by single wire for current sharing and true n+1 redundancy. Additional features include overtemperature warning signal, remote on/off, current limiting, and short circuit protection. The output voltage can be externally trimmed and the units meet input to output isolation of 3kV DC. Conforming to IEC 950, UL1950, CSA950 and EN60950, the APC200 convertor gives greater flexibility and space-saving capability for an easier, quicker and more cost-effective solution for design of distributed power solutions.
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7. Gaskets keep out water while blocking EMI
Holland Shielding Systems has developed a new series of watertight EMC gaskets, allowing enclosures and cabinets to be sealed simultaneously against EMI and water ingress. The gaskets remove the need for two separate seals, reducing both assembly costs and the space required. The gaskets are available in a soft compressable version, so that a less rigid construction can be used. This can also result in a cost reduction. In most cases the gaskets can be used without changing the construction of the enclosure. The large compression range makes it possible to use a single type for many applications. Gaskets are also available with flame retardant qualities and with an electrically conductive self-adhesive backing.
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8. Analogue output PCI board boasts 32 channels
Amplicon Liveline offers a range of analogue output PCI boards offering 8, 16 and 32 analogue outputs with 16bit resolution. One of the main advantages of these boards is that they can be used with Real-Time Linux, as they are all provided with Linux drivers. The boards are ideal for use both within applications that are reliant on stability, response and accuracy, such as motor control and industrial automation, and also those which require very fast update rates, for example complex closed-loop systems. The PD2- AO family features eight lines of digital inputs and outputs. Each analogue output is calibrated individually by the board using no trim pots but instead a D/A based system that is able to store calibration coefficients in an EEPROM and load them automatically on power up. This method enables the outputs to be kept in a predefined state for system start-up. The boards all offer three 24bit counters/timers, three clock/interrupt lines, a channel list, user defined power-on state, simultaneous updating of channels, an onboard buffer size of 2K samples. The family is an expansion of the PD2-MF series which offered dual 12bit D/A convertors, and is able to increase the number of analogue outputs whilst keeping the 16 digital I/O lines and three counter timers. The latest board in the family is the PD2-AO 32, which offers 32 analogue output channels on one single standard PCI card. It can also generate user defined signals without any intervention from the host. Users can simply load the data into the board's onboard memory and send a command that instructs the onboard DSP to start clocking out the D/A's. Key points of interest which encompass the entire family of boards include the waveform quality, 16bit resolution on each of the outputs which all update independently at rates of up to 100ksample/s. They can output signals in the range of 0-10V or +/-10V and each channel can supply 5mA of current. The boards are supplied with the PowerDAQ software suite for Windows 9x, NT, 2000 and ME and also supports application development in Visual C++, Basic, Delphi and C++ Builder, in addition to Linux/Real-Time Linux, QNX and an Excel add-in. In addition the drivers for these applications: LabVIEW, Agilent VEE/VEE OneLAB, Testpoint, DASYlab, DIADem, MATLAB DAQ and Toolbox are also included at no extra charge. The boards can operate in temperatures from between - 40 to + 85C and comply with CE and EMC regulations.
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9. System debugs multivendor multiprocessor designs
Tasking reckons its new Multicore debug system is the first-ever vendor-independent multicore debugging technology. Through this Multicore debug system (MDS), Tasking claims to have solved the dilemma of developers designing next-generation communications and network technology using multiple processors or integrating multiple IP cores who have been unable to debug or simulate the interactive behaviour of such multiprocessor applications. Using software logic that mediates between the debuggers for each processor, the MDS synchronises the debuggers' behaviour in order to accurately reflect how the processors interact with each other, while providing a platform that facilitates complete simulation of the multicore behaviour. This breakthrough technology has only been possible thanks to Tasking's adherence to open-interface standards and its commitment to the vendor-independent support. "As the first company to provide a heterogeneous debugging solution, Tasking once again confirms its commitment to excellence and its ability to create innovative solutions to complex development problems", attests Scott Taitel, CEO of Protel's Tasking Group. "Thanks to Tasking's vendor independence and delivery of an open interface, we are able to offer current and new semiconductor partners a multicore solution that can be targeted to any processors that are expected to be used in multicore applications. With this technology, Tasking will extend its reach in the embedded communications sector where wireless and networking developers are currently struggling to solve complex interactive relationships between multiple processing cores". To initiate an environment where multiple debugger clients can communicate with multiple targets, Tasking extends the generic interface used by Tasking's CrossView Pro debugger to enable target systems to interact with both proprietary and open-standard platforms. Within this open framework, the object-oriented nature of Tasking's MDS creates an environment in which discrete microprocessors and processing cores are all treated as "processing units". The configurable debug topology defines how the processing units interact with each other, orchestrating the relational dynamic of the multicore system that tracks how the messaging and logic is passed between the various cores. Using run-control logic, Tasking manages the synchronous operation of multiple executing elements in the target environment, enabling the attached debuggers and targets to behave independently or as a unit, as well as paving the way for a simulated environment that mirrors the independent and coordinated behaviour of the processing units. With this level of sophisticated control, for the first time developers can rigorously test and debug the multiprocessor solutions underlying many of the next-generation communications designs. Because the MDS brings together mature, single-core debugging solutions, developers can exploit the advanced debugging capabilities of Tasking's CrossView Pro debugger with each processor working independently or in conjunction with the other processors in the core. To pinpoint specific problem areas, developers can monitor memory use, display register values, and trace program performance of each processor or of the system as a whole. Breakpoints can be set that allow other processors to continue executing, so that developers can drill down into the complex interactive behavior of an SoC solution. With these debug capabilities, Tasking rounds out the resources needed to address the complexities of next-generation embedded communications design.
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10. Relay protects from overcurrents
The AQY210KS PhotoMOS relay from Matsushita Electric Works has been designed with a short-circuit protection function, which it claims is a market first. This function will protect sensitive equipment (such as modems, telephone and measurement equipment) from the dangers of excessive current loads, which can cause the device permanent damage. When the load current exceeds specifications, the AQY210KS goes into an open state and completely cuts off the input current within 50us. This immediately protects the circuit from damage caused by overcurrent and because there is almost no heating, the relay itself remains intact. To make the circuit available again, the input current is simply reset. The AQY210KS come in a miniature SO package 4-pin type design, which measures just 4.3 x 4.4 x 2.1mm. Despite its small size, the AQY210KS can handle a continuous load current of 120mA at voltages up to 350V AC, with a channel resistance of typically 23ohm. Like conventional PhotoMOS relays, the AQY210KS is excellent at switching low-level analogue signals and has an almost unlimited life expectancy. A typical application for the AQY210KS relay would be in the area of modem circuit protection. Due to international differences in telecomms standards and formats it is often impossible to know if the telephone line you have just plugged into is analogue or digital. A typical analogue line can deliver around 125mA whereas a digital line has the ability to deliver anywhere from 160mA up to a maximum of 2A. In the event of a modem being exposed to these excessive current loads it would be permanently damaged, cutting off the user. The AQY210KS instantly protects the modem from excessive input currents. The user would then be presented with a nonconnecting modem but the circuit would still be functional.
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HIGH-PERFORMANCE AUDIO DAC DRIVES NOVEL CD PLAYER
Wolfson's high-performance stereo digital-analogue conversion technology is at the heart of two new CD players introduced by hi-fi specialist Rega Research.
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FLASH CARD PACKS A RESPECTABLE 320MBYTE
Memory Plus has added a 320Mbyte type II Compactflash card to it's range of MemoryGold branded digital upgrades.
Memory Plus, 11 April 2001
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IDT JOINS TEXAS IN CROSSBAR LOW-VOLTAGE LOGIC
IDT and Texas Instruments have entered a co-operative agreement to become alternate supply sources of 3.3V crossbar low-voltage technology (CBTLV) bus switch devices.
IDT, 11 April 2001
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DUAL POWER MOSFET SWITCHES 25% FASTER
A semiconductor process that enables a threefold increase in cell density compared with previous technologies is behind a new generation of space-saving power MOSFETs from Toshiba.
Toshiba Electronics Europe, 12 April 2001
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3V TRANSCEIVER DROPS IN TO SAVE BATTERY LIFE
Intersil has developed a 3V transceiver IC as a low-power, pin-for-pin, drop-in replacement in existing 5V-only applications.
Intersil, 12 April 2001
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PROGRAMMABLE BACKPLANE INTERFACE RUNS AT 2.5GBIT/S
Cypress Semiconductor is sampling the PSI2G100, the first in its family of programmable serial interface (PSI) chips.
Cypress Semiconductor, 17 April 2001
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X1 CAPACITORS FOR SELF-HEALING SUPPRESSION
Easby Electronics is extending its offering of suppression products with a new range of X1 Class suppression capacitors from Arcotronics.
Easby Electronics, 11 April 2001
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SURFACE-MOUNT RELAYS REFLOW HOTTER
Rhopoint Components has introduced the ultraminiature 9800 series of surface-mount relays.
Rhopoint Components, 12 April 2001
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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE COVERIFIED FASTER
Innoveda has enhanced its V-CPU tool to boost coverification performance through integration with Axis Systems' simulation acceleration and emulation systems.
Innoveda, 12 April 2001
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LED INDICATORS RESIST THE VANDALS
Bulgin's Vandal Resistant LED Indicators are front-panel sealed to IP67, and are available with red, blue, green or yellow high-brightness LEDs for daylight visibility.
Bulgin Components, 11 April 2001
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ULTRA-SLIM DISPLAY JOINS INTERNET LINE-UP
PanelX has added Samsung Electro-Mechanics to its extensive portfolio of leading display brand names.
PanelX, 11 April 2001
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SNAPPY SWITCH SQUEEZES INTO SMALL SPACES
One of the smallest snap-action switches in the Matsushita Electric Works range is the ultraminiature AV4 switch.
Matsushita Electric Works UK, 17 April 2001
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STAINLESS-STEEL SWITCHES KEEP VANDALS AT BAY
Bulgin's MPI series of vandal resistant switches feature bodies and buttons manufactured from marine-grade stainless-steel and lenses from a tough polycarbonate.
Bulgin Components, 17 April 2001
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TORQUE-LIMITING COUPLINGS SAVE ON WEAR
Motion-Control specialist Micromech has introduced a high-quality range of inline torque limiter couplings for use with stepper motor, servo motor, and gearbox transmission applications.
Micromech, 11 April 2001
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SOFTWARE COMPENSATES FOR MECHANICAL INACCURACIES
An AMC controller fitted with Error Compensation Mapping can compensate for inaccurate mechanics on a variety of production machines.
North East Electronics, 11 April 2001
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DUSTPROOF MOTORS KEEP GOING WHEN THE AIR IS THICK
Empire Magnetics has introduced a range of dustproof motors engineered to survive where other motors fail.
Empire Magnetics, 11 April 2001
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CURRENT TRANSFORMERS SLIP OVER BUSBARS
REO (UK) has extended its range of current transformers to include versions specially developed for lifts, drives and medium power equipment employing output busbars.
REO (UK), 12 April 2001
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SHRINKING SWISS STEPPER MOTORS
Electro Mechanical Systems offers the entire Faulhaber Group range including Arsape micro-drive two-phase stepper motors and associated products.
EMS, 12 April 2001
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POWER QUALITY APPLICATION GUIDE
The Power Quality Application Guide will provide electrical design engineers with essential information on the causes, effects and solutions to their power quality problems.
Copper Development Association, 11 April 2001
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SHRINKING OPTICAL TRANSCEIVERS
Selectronix has launched a new family of small form factor (SFP) optical transceivers.
Selectronix, 11 April 2001
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SEVEN-POLE CONNECTOR SEALED TO IP68
Bulgin has extended its 900 series Buccaneer range of heavy duty IP68 sealed connectors to include a 7-pole version for all body styles.
Bulgin Components, 11 April 2001
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FUSEHOLDERS SNAP TO IT
The latest additions to Bulgin's extensive range of fuseholders include snap-to-panel fixing styles for 5 x 20 and 6.3 x 32mm fuses.
Bulgin Components, 12 April 2001
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FIRST FULLY FLAME-RETARDANT HEAT-SHRINK TUBING
Tyco Electronics has launched FL2500 - the first fully flame-retardant heat-shrinkable dual-wall tubing.
Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness & Protection, 17 April 2001
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STORAGE SYSTEM FOR INTELLIGENT FEEDERS
MultiTroniks (a Division of Tyco Electronics UK), is launching a new storage system for its intelligent feeders.
Multitroniks, 11 April 2001
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FLEXIBLE HIGH-SPEED COMPONENT PLACEMENT
The Intellliplacer 16 from MultiTroniks (a Division of Tyco Electronics UK), incorporates two rotary pick-up heads to provide a placement rate of up to 20,000 components per hour.
Multitroniks, 11 April 2001
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ECONOMICAL WIDE-OUTPUT PRESSURE TRANSMITTER
New from PSI-Tronix, a division of Scientific Technologies, is the PSI-5000 high-level-output pressure transmitter.
PSI-Tronix, 11 April 2001
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LVDTS GET BETTER LINEARITY... AND CHEAPER
Penny and Giles Controls has both improved the performance and reduce the price of its AF111 and AF145 LVDTs.
Penny and Giles Controls, 11 April 2001
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DISPLACEMENT TRANSDUCERS OPERATE UNDERWATER
RDP manufactures LVDT displacement sensors to operate in any environment including underwater at pressures reaching 240bar.
RDP Electronics, 12 April 2001
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SCOPE FOR CUSTOM INSPECTION SYSTEMS
A range of new microscope systems developed for materials and metallurgical studies has been introduced by Olympus.
Olympus Optical Co (Europa), 17 April 2001
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TUV TAKES ON APPROVED SMART CARDS
TUV Product Service has gained approval from Europay to run all EMV Co Level 2 test cases at its UK Laboratory in Fareham, Hampshire - formal accreditation is due shortly.
TUV Product Service, 17 April 2001
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