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ELECTRONICSTALK
The Independent Weekly Product Information Guide
for Electronics Engineers
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London, UK
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Published every Tuesday at 12:30 (UK)
Issue 29: 28 August 2001
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new Products Selection
1. Speedy dual DACs have the edge for wireless
2. Complete Bluetooth bundle aids PC applications
3. Router chip takes on plug n play networking
4. Card integrates DC, RF and optical measurements
5. BGA/fine-pitch rework and prototyping services
6. PCI board handles rapidly changing thermocouples
7. Audio amps have high PSU rejection for cellphones
8. Silver-based coatings bring EMC to plastics
9. Signal generator handles Bluetooth and GSM
10. CompactPCI chassis are produced to order
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Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
There's an old (and very English) saying that today's news is tomorrow's fish and chip wrapper. And while current European hygiene regulations may bring its literal meaning into question, the spirit of the comment could never be more apt.
Two examples immediately come to mind: today's news that Intel considers the Pentium 4 to be old hat and only fit for laptops, and my own latest piece of home electronics gadgetry... a baby monitor based on DECT technology.
Both have something else in common: a reliance on battery technology which is still failing to keep pace with microelectronics technology. For while battery lives are increasing dramatically, the lion's share of this increase is due to the reduced power consumption of successive generations of components and systems.
DECT is a prime case in point. One of the biggest selling points of digitally enhanced cordless telephony has always been its power-saving features, allowing the use of smaller and lighter batteries, in turn allowing manufacturers to produce smaller and more stylish handsets... or even baby alarms.
What a shame, then, when the rechargeable battery in my son's new alarm fails to accept any charge! Ah well, at least it isn't using much mains power!
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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NEWLOGIC GIVES AGERE A BOOST INTO BLUETOOTH PHONES
NewLogic has licensed Agere Systems to embed its Boost IP core into Bluetooth baseband processors and also combine Bluetooth functionality with IP to create system-level ICs for cellular phones.
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TI SETS UP INDEPENDENT OMAP TECHNOLOGY CENTRES
Texas Instruments has announced a worldwide initiative that extends development support and training capabilities for TI's OMAP processing platform.
Texas Instruments, 22 August 2001
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MOTOROLA TAKES GYRO IP FROM HONEYWELL ON THE ROAD
Motorola has sublicensed intellectual property from Honeywell to design and manufacture microelectromechanical systems silicon-based gyros for the automotive and truck markets.
Motorola SPS, 23 August 2001
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SONICBLUE PUTS TI DSP IN SUB-$100 DIGITAL AUDIO
SONICblue has selected TI's programmable DSP technology to power its new Rio One digital audio player.
Texas Instruments, 24 August 2001
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DEUTSCH POPS NEXT DOOR FOR EXPANSION
Connector specialist Deutsch has expanded its Hastings site on Castleham Industrial Estate, with the acquisition of a new building.
Deutsch, 23 August 2001
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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1. Speedy dual DACs have the edge for wireless
Texas Instruments has a new family of 125Msample/s dual D/A convertors providing 10, 12 and 14bit resolution in pin-compatible packages which it claims feature exceptional dynamic performance for wireless communications. The high performance and low price of the DAC290x family make it attractive for any communications system using quadrature modulation such as cellular and paging basestations, point-to-point microwave systems, wireless local loop, wireless LANs, and cable modems. Additionally, the wide supply range (single +3.3V and/or +5V) and low power (310mW power dissipation) make the DAC290x family suitable for test instrumentation and battery-powered applications.
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2. Complete Bluetooth bundle aids PC applications
CSR (Cambridge Silicon Radio) and WIDCOMM have announced the availability of a combined Bluetooth single-chip and software solution that allows PC OEMs to "one-stop-shop" when building Bluetooth into Windows-based desktops and notebooks. The agreement means that CSR can now offer to its customers a fully engineered hardware and software solution for PC applications that is prequalified to version 1.1 of the Bluetooth standard and includes full USB certification.
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3. Router chip takes on plug n play networking
Virata has fully integrated the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Internet Gateway Device specification for NAT traversal into its leading Integrated Software on Silicon (ISOS) platform, which has been deployed in over 7 million installations worldwide. As the only broadband semiconductor company to offer this support, Virata reckons it can provide its licensed customers with a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Incorporating UPnP into ISOS will allow any Virata-enabled gateway or router to be auto-detected by PCs running Windows Me and Windows XP.
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4. Card integrates DC, RF and optical measurements
New from Keithley Instruments, the Model 7090 optical switching card enables optical, DC and RF switching all within one instrument. When used in Keithley's existing 7001/7002 switching platforms, the Model 7090 enables manufacturers of laser diodes and related optoelectronic devices to automate test applications more effectively.
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5. BGA/fine-pitch rework and prototyping services
Crayford EMS specialist Texcel Technology has launched new BGA/fine-pitch rework and prototyping services, aimed at enabling these advanced space-saving technologies to be applied to smaller projects. For many companies, the costs and risks of adopting new manufacturing technology are hard to justify for smaller volumes, but by optimising its contract EMS facilities for small to medium sized batch operation, Texcel is able to provide a complete turnkey service from prototype design, through to batch production.
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6. PCI board handles rapidly changing thermocouples
According to Adept Scientific, fast thermocouple temperature measurement is now easy, thanks to the completely plug-and-play PCI-DAS-TC from Measurement Computing (formerly ComputerBoards). The MCC PCI-DAS-TC has the speed capabilities to cope with rapid changes in temperature, with thermocouple temperature values produced at a 1kHz rate.
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7. Audio amps have high PSU rejection for cellphones
New from National Semiconductor, the LM4894 and LM4895 Boomer audio amplifiers are optimised for the cellular phone market, and are said to have the best PSRR performance available in the industry. Improved PSRR (power supply rejection ratio) performance reduces the effect of noise on power supply lines being picked up and intensified by the audio amplifier. As a result, there is less noise to the earpiece speaker in cellular phone applications.
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8. Silver-based coatings bring EMC to plastics
Two new electromagnetic shield coatings, specially formulated to meet EMI requirements, have been launched by Uxbridge based Trimite as part of its paints for plastics product group. Designated J190 and J191, both coatings have been specially designed to give excellent coverage and adhesion to most commonly used plastic substrates such as ABS, PVC, Noryl and various commercial blends.
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9. Signal generator handles Bluetooth and GSM
IFR Systems has launched the wireless industry's first multisource signal generator capable of generating multiple Bluetooth and GSM carriers within one instrument. For critical Bluetooth interoperability testing, IFR claims the 2026B with Bluetooth Option 117 is more cost effective than buying two or three separate signal sources.
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10. CompactPCI chassis are produced to order
Elma UK has launched a turnkey CompactPCI chassis service to cut delivery times and costs on complete cPCI systems. The approach is based on highly configurable standard parts backed up by in-depth technical support. With over 4000 standard configurations across a wide range of sizes, backplane configurations, power supplies, fan systems and disk mounting options, the Elma CompactPCI system is flexible enough to meet most requirements.
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GERMAN MANUFACTURERS SWITCH TO GREEN CLEANING
Tetronik and Nerb Elektronik have joined the growing number of electronics component manufacturers switching to a cleaning process system using Novec Engineered Fluids.
3M Speciality Materials, 23 August 2001
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SURTECH TURNS TO KINGSTON FOR DATA-CAPTURE SYSTEM
A novel data-capture system has been developed jointly by Kingston University and Surtech Interconnection, the Basingstoke based contract electronics manufacturer.
Surtech Interconnection, 23 August 2001
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REGULATOR CLAIMS HIGH-EFFICIENCY FOR PORTABLES
Intersil has extended its Endura range of power management solutions with a new system power regulator IC specifically optimised for PCs using LCDs.
Intersil, 24 August 2001
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MODULE COMBINES MODEM WITH PROTOCOL STACK
Seiko Instruments has announced the iChip Internet Modem Module (IMM), as the world's first Streaming Socket Technology based Internet modem.
Seiko Instruments, 27 August 2001
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MLCCs FOR BACKUP AND LOAD CONTROL
Taiyo Yuden has expanded its high capacitance MK series to include a new 100uF multilayer chip capacitor with a X5R temperature coefficient and in a 2220 size.
Taiyo Yuden Europe, 22 August 2001
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HIGH RIPPLE CURRENT FOR SURFACE-MOUNT CAPACITORS
NIC Eurotech has introduced a new series of surface-mount solid-polymer aluminium electrolytic capacitors.
NIC Eurotech, 23 August 2001
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MINIATURE POWER RELAY FOR 85C OPERATION
T7N miniature power relays from Tyco Electronics/Schrack are approved by VDE in addition to UL and CSA, and are offered in single-pole C/O and N/O contact configurations
Tyco Electronics UK, 24 August 2001
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PHYSICAL OPTIMISER GETS THE BEST FROM FPGAs
Synplicity's FPGA logic synthesis and physical synthesis products can provide full support for the new Xilinx Integrated Software Environment (ISE) 4.1i.
Synplicity, 28 August 2001
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SAMPLE AND DIAGNOSTIC FILES SPEED PCI DEVELOPMENT
QuickLogic and Jungo Software Technologies have announced enhanced support for QuickLogic's Avalanche, Hurricane and Snowstorm PCI development platforms.
QuickLogic, 28 August 2001
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REAL-TIME INTEGRATION FOR IP STACKS
OSE Systems and Future Software have announced "OSE-ready" versions of Future Software's IP routing and switching protocol stacks.
OSE Systems, 28 August 2001
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ENCLOSURES RESIST THE BIG BANG
Rolec Enclosures has launched its aluKOM-Ex explosion resistant enclosures, in accordance with EN 50 019 and EN 50 020.
OKW Enclosures, 23 August 2001
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MODULAR CONSOLE FOR COMMAND AND CONTROL
APW Electronics reckons its NetView 2000 modular console system provides an elegant, versatile and scalable solution to the demands of data centre owners.
APW Electronics, 23 August 2001
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GASKETS PROTECT D-SUB CONNECTORS
Chomerics has expanded its Soft-Shield 4000 series of foil over foam EMI gaskets with the addition of a new line designed for use with D-subminiature connectors.
Chomerics Europe, 24 August 2001
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SIM CARD CONNECTOR KEEPS A LOWER PROFILE
Now available from JAE, an ultra-low-profile SIM card connector is set to save space and reduce weight in mobile phone handsets at the same time as simplifying final assembly.
JAE Europe, 22 August 2001
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CABLE AND CONNECTORS COMBINE FOR USB AND FIRE WIRE
Lumberg UK has expanded its range of USB type 2.0 connectors.
Lumberg UK, 22 August 2001
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STAINLESS-STEEL CLAMP CONNECTS AUTOMATICALLY
The Cage Clamp connection system is a patented innovation from WAGO that provides a novel stainless-steel clamping mechanism for automatic connection of solid or stranded wire.
Aerco, 24 August 2001
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FIELDBUS CONNECTOR FOR ACTIVE BUS TERMINATION
A new version of Harting's Han-Brid hybrid Fieldbus connector allows the interconnection of shielded copper twisted-pair wires in addition to power cables and fibre-optic links.
Harting, 27 August 2001
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NARROWBAND MODULES RUN UP TO 20Kbit/s AT 433MHz
The new T7/R7 transmitter and receiver modules from RF Solutions provide a high interference immunity solution for telemetry and remote control applications.
RF Solutions, 22 August 2001
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FIBRE CHANNEL HBAs SUPPORT HIGH-SPEED INTERFACES
New high-throughput, low-latency host bus adapters from Crellon Microsystems enable high-speed Fibre Channel interfaces for servers, workstations and embedded computers.
Crellon Microsystems, 23 August 2001
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SENSORS DETECT EVEN THE FINEST NUANCES IN COLOUR
A compact and cost effective solution for colour recognition in industrial applications is now available from sensing specialist Vydas International Marketing.
Vydas International Marketing, 22 August 2001
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A NEW SOURCE FOR TURNKEY ATE SYSTEMS
Workstation Source is working with leading scientific and electronic instrument maker Keithley Instruments to offer complete turnkey test solutions.
Workstation Source, 23 August 2001
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PROGRAMMABLE POWER SUPPLIES DELIVER UP TO 6kW
The Xantrex XDC range of programmable DC power supplies, now available in the UK from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), offers output ratings of up to 6 kW.
TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), 23 August 2001
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NOVEL LOW-FORCE UNIVERSAL TESTING TO A TON
Ametek has launched its innovative LFPlus single-column universal testing machine designed for material testing and force measurement applications up to 1kN (225lbf).
Ametek Lloyd Instruments, 27 August 2001
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