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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 22: 10 July 2001
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1912 product announcements and technical articles
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new Products Selection
1. The future's Indigo for 5GHz wireless LANs
2. Free software combines scope, FFT and strip-chart
3. IP core enables 2.5Gbit/s serial links
4. Even more functions in popular PCB layout package
5. Test company offers complete Bluetooth solution
6. Connectors cage up high-density fibre systems
7. IC analysis service alliance
8. RFID chip small enough to embed in paper
9. DSP subsystem speeds access solution development
10. Microscope views ESD-sensitive components
* New Technical Articles and Case Studies
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Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
This week's issue of the Electronicstalk Newsletter is being brought to you thanks to a novel exercise in partially wireless networking.
The location of the Electronicstalk Editorial office is, of course, a closely guarded secret. But let's just say that last week's electrical storms in the West of England came very close to levelling the whole building.
Fortunately, thanks to that wonderful Victorian practice of installing what amounts to a huge busbar on any high structure, the storm's worst excesses were safely conducted to earth. The same could not be said of the pole-mounted BT line distribution unit some 50 metres away. Suffice it to say that the pole remains, but the remains of the distribution unit are scattered far and wide.
BT's recent financial problems have been widely debated in the media. But the company's shortage of resources only really hits home when one spends (so far) six days without a telephone line.
All of which brings me back to that partially wireless networking, as I fear it's time for me to pick up my desktop PC, drive to a friend's house some 4km distant (the wireless link), and use his (still working) telephone line to mail this off. Who'd have thought a Ford Mondeo could have such a high-tech role!
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MIPS WARNS OF FLAT FOURTH QUARTER
MIPS Technologies has warned that fiscal fourth quarter revenue is expected to be below the company's previous expectations.
MIPS Technologies, 4 July 2001
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MOTOROLA RANKS NUMBER ONE IN COMMS ICs
A new Gartner Dataquest report ranks the Semiconductor Products Sector of Motorola as the market-share leader in ICs for communications systems.
Motorola SPS, 5 July 2001
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TTPCOM HITS TYPE APPROVAL HALF-CENTURY
TTP Communications (TTPCom), today announced the 50th full type approval for its GSM technology, achieved by Quanta Computer, Taiwan's leading laptop manufacturer.
TTPCom, 9 July 2001
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PROGRAMME ACCELERATES MOBILE DATA DEPLOYMENT
The Global mobile Suppliers Association reports a rapidly growing membership for its New Ventures Program, launched in February 2001.
GSA - Global Mobile Suppliers Association, 6 July 2001
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MASTEC SPLITS TO SPECIALISED MARKETS
MasTec International based in Auckland New Zealand has announced the creation of two new companies, Ultimate Power Systems and MasTec Instrumentation that will start trading on the 1st August 2001.
MasTec International, 9 July 2001
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MOTOROLA COMPLETES BLUE WAVE ACQUISITION
Motorola Computer Group (MCG) has completed the acquisition of Blue Wave Systems.
Motorola Computer Group, 4 July 2001
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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1. The future's Indigo for 5GHz wireless LANs
Intersil has announced the industry's first complete chipset to deliver 54Mbit/s datarates for higher speed, broadband wireless connectivity for business and home networking. Intersil expects its new PRISM Indigo 5GHz chipset, designed to conform to the latest IEEE 802.11a standard for 54Mbit/s operation at 5GHz, to significantly boost growth in the networking market by complementing existing 2.4GHz WLAN systems and opening up many new applications including multimedia and video conferencing. PRISM Indigo can also operate in parallel with existing 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11b-based WLANs with no interference.
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2. Free software combines scope, FFT and strip-chart
Data Translation has added Scope 2.0 to its free Omni CD for data acquisition. The free software, which is also available for download, presents a multichannel oscilloscope together with real-time FFT and a 16-channel strip-chart, all within an easy to use graphical user interface. Scope 2.0 was designed to resemble conventional measurement instruments, rather than a drag and drop Windows approach, in accordance with conventional oscilloscopes and strip-chart recorders.
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3. IP core enables 2.5Gbit/s serial links
Cypress Semiconductor has brought its Programmable Serial Interface (PSI) family of programmable PHY devices into the InfiniBand marketplace with the introduction of an InfiniBand IP core. The core can be implemented in the company's CYP25G01K100 PSI device, the world's only 2.5Gbit/s programmable PHY and one of the recently delivered devices in Cypress's family of programmable PHYs. The InfiniPHY IP core is a point-to-point, integrated communications solution that enables the transfer of data over high-speed serial links.
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4. Even more functions in popular PCB layout package
According to Adept Scientific, the latest release of the Ultiboard PCB layout software from Electronics Workbench gives unprecedented functionality at unmatched prices. Ultiboard 2001 has been specifically redesigned after an extensive R and D programme in response to user feedback, to deliver the first truly innovative layout software in years. Over 40,000 engineers already use Ultiboard. Adept reckons Ultiboard 2001 is the most advanced layout tool available in the industry, delivering functionality simply not available from other suppliers, at very attractive prices.
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5. Test company offers complete Bluetooth solution
Interoperability test company Wireless Futures has established a Bluetooth systems integration division. "This is both a planned and a natural step for us as a growing company", explained Managing Director, Richard Adams. "Our presence in the market as a Bluetooth product test house combined with our extensive experience in product development means that we can provide a comprehensive service to our customers".
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6. Connectors cage up high-density fibre systems
Molex has launched a range of small-form-factor pluggable (SFP) connectors and cages for attaching copper or fibre-optic pluggable transceivers and cable assemblies to host equipment. Molex's SFP system supports the common design interface for use with multiple data transfer protocols such as Fibre Channel, Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand. The system meets the requirements of standard Gigabit Interface Convertor (GBIC) products, with reduced size and increased data-transfer rates of 2Gbit/s or above.
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7. IC analysis service alliance
Integrated Measurement Systems and Schlumberger Probe Systems have announced a joint initiative to provide IC debug and characterisation services using latest generation debug and validation products. The service couples IMS' Vanguard 500MHz IC validation system with the Schlumberger IDS PICA probe system, to provide customers access to state-of-the-art technology while minimising capital investment.
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8. RFID chip small enough to embed in paper
Hitachi has developed the world's smallest radio-frequency identification (RFID) integrated circuit. The meu-chip is wireless accessible at 2.45GHz, and at 0.4mm square is thin enough to be embedded in paper. The ID information is stored in 128bit of on-chip ROM during manufacturing, providing high resistance to tampering.
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9. DSP subsystem speeds access solution development
Surf Communication Solutions has announced the upcoming availability of its SurfRider-144T family of access solutions targeted to remote access servers, media gateways, next-generation switches, and other types of OEM equipment requiring modem, VoIP and FoIP services. SurfRider is provided as a complete reference design hardware multi-DSP subsystem including the industry's leading Surf Multi-access Pool (SMP) DSP software and SMPEngine host interface software.
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10. Microscope views ESD-sensitive components
A special version of the new Olympus BX2M series of microscopes for materials microscopy has been introduced to allow the safe examination of ESD-sensitive samples. Many electronics components can be damaged by the build up of potential and subsequent sparking. When studying such components under a microscope, it is therefore necessary to eliminate any possible electrostatic charge from the operator and from surrounding air. By making all operational elements of the frame conductive, the new BX41M-ESD microscope simply eliminates any electrostatic build-up of charge.
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SEALS PLUGS SAFETY VENT IN BHC AEROVOX CAPACITORS
DP Seals is providing a key safety component in all screw terminal aluminium electrolytic capacitors manufactured by BHC Aerovox.
DP Seals, 6 July 2001
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CALIBRATION KEEPS TRACK OF PROCESS TEMPERATURES
Routine on-site calibration of temperature sensors and associated electronics has been simplified by the arrival of portable dry-block temperature calibrators.
Hawco, 9 July 2001
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THREE MORE JOIN LOW-COST 16BIT MCU FAMILY
Hitachi has extended its popular H8S/231x series with the addition of three new devices.
Hitachi Europe, 6 July 2001
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POWER SWITCHES CUT LOSSES IN CRT DESIGNS
New from Fairchild Semiconductor is the FS6S series of highly integrated SMPS (switched-mode power supply) power switches for CRT monitor flyback power supplies.
Fairchild Semiconductor, 6 July 2001
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ALL THE DATA YOU NEED ON ALUMINIUM ELECTROLYTICS
Epcos has released a new databook for its comprehensive range of aluminium electrolytic capacitors.
Epcos, 10 July 2001
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CD-ROM GIVES DESIGNER DATA IN THREE LANGUAGES
Future Electronics, has released the latest edition - Issue 6.0 - of its innovative Interactive Design Focus (IDF) CD-ROM.
Future Electronics, 4 July 2001
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DIN MOUNTING BOXES SNAP FIT FOR EASY ASSEMBLY
Camden Electronics has launched a new range of versatile DIN rail mounting extendable module boxes that snap fit together for easy assembly.
Camden Electronics, 10 July 2001
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VALUE ORIENTATION FOR CUSTOM MEMBRANE KEYPADS
Bafbox's new custom membrane keypad division, customKeypads, aims to deliver the same service to the UK membrane keypad market as its parent company provides in custom enclosures.
Bafbox, 10 July 2001
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CAT 6 CABLING SYSTEM WITH VERIFIED PERFORMANCE
The AMP Netconnect Category 6 cabling system exceeds all proposed performance and bandwidth requirements for Category 6/Class E components and systems in existing and proposed high-speed networking ap
AMP Netconnect, 5 July 2001
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COMPACT SHIELDED CONNECTOR SAVES INDUSTRIAL SPACE
Molex has launched a CRC compact shielded I/O connector system to offer users the advantages of flexibility and space savings.
Molex UK, 5 July 2001
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SATELLITE SLIP-RING ASSEMBLIES STAY IN TOUCH
IDM Electronics has introduced a pancake-style low-profile slip-ring assembly for use with mobile satellite tracking systems.
IDM Electronics, 6 July 2001
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CASE STUDY HIGHLIGHTS COPPER-SAVING TECHNIQUES
A new case study from Envirowise describes how APW Electronics implemented a copper reduction and recovery programme.
Envirowise, 4 July 2001
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ADJUSTABLE SUPPLIES FOR ODD-VOLTAGE RACKS
Schroff has expanded its range of maxpower 19in-compatible AC/DC switching regulators to provide seamless coverage of the full voltage range between 4.5 and 30V.
Schroff UK, 4 July 2001
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MODULAR SWITCHER FAMILY EXTENDS DOWNWARDS
Westcor, a division of Vicor, has added two new members to its LoPAC Series of low-profile AC/DC switchers.
Vicor UK, 6 July 2001
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MODULAR SIX-OUTPUT SWITCHER NOW WITH DC INPUT
Unipower's novel PowerCassette is now available as a DC-input power supply in addition to the previously introduced AC input version.
Unipower Europe, 9 July 2001
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UPGRADED DISPLAY DRIVER TAKES THE LATEST INPUTS
Calibre will launch PremierView4, its latest range of LCD and plasma panel drivers at ECIF in September.
Calibre UK, 10 July 2001
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NONCONTACT SENSORS CLEAN UP ON SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS
STI Automation Products Group has released a pair of self-contained ultrasonic sensors for US-Sanitary applications.
STI Automation Products Group, 5 July 2001
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16 CHANNELS OF DIGITAL I/O MOUNT THE PCIBUS
The DT351 16-channel isolated PCI digital I/O board from Data Translation updates the capabilities of the popular DT2820 for the ISAbus.
Data Translation, 6 July 2001
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