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ELECTRONICSTALK
The Independent Weekly Product Information Guide
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Issue 37: 23 October 2001
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new Products Selection
1. Software makes MIPS a synthetic ARM
2. Processor and programmable logic come together
3. Novel codec runs MPEG4 in hardware
4. RF design software offers consistent inductors
5. Development subrack allows easy access
6. Development for in-car embedded systems
7. Set-top-box chip integrates everything but the box
8. SMA connectors snap to it for field installation
9. All-in-one kit gets LCDs up and running
10. Plastics stay static free for protective packaging
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Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
Some weeks ago, I was perhaps guilty of being somewhat jingoistic about the proposed resumption of Concorde services between Europe and the USA. But let's face it, the great beast is a stirring sight, and its history could fill many volumes.
So following the events of the past few weeks, yesterday's "maiden" flight is at least one shred of good news for an aerospace industry worldwide that could not have been hit harder.
Some - such as manufacturers of videoconferencing equipment - may say it's an ill wind that blows no good. But too many companies and jobs in the mainstream electronics industry depend on a successful aerospace industry. And while Concorde may be the thin end of a very large wedge, it is at least a start in getting life back to normal.
Increased orders for military aircraft may be one spinoff from the current conflict, but I for one would sooner see the technology used in creating a new generation of Concordes, Airbuses and 777s.
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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MIPS JOINS JAPANESE SPACE RACE
The National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) has taken a license for the MIPS64 5Kf processor core from MIPS Technologies for use in satellite control and data transmission.
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MOTOROLA SHIPS FIVE BILLIONTH 68HC05
Motorola has shipped its first five billion 68HC05 8bit microcontrollers, making it the only manufacturer to date to have shipped such large quantities of a single product line.
Motorola SPS, 17 October 2001
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MITSUBISHI TAKES ART FOR SPEECH RECOGNITION
ART, Advanced Recognition Technologies, has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Electric Telecom Europe (METE), the sixth largest, and most prominent manufacturer of handsets worldwide.
ART, Advanced Recognition Technologies, 22 October 2001
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AIT LICENSES FLIP CHIP PACKAGES FROM LSI LOGIC
LSI Logic and Advanced Interconnect Technologies (AIT) have signed a licensing agreement in which AIT will license LSI Logic's organic laminate flip chip FPBGA technology.
LSI Logic Europe, 23 October 2001
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TEXAS PLUMPS FOR CELESTRY FOR TOP-END IMPROVEMENTS
Texas Instruments is to use Celestry's Hot-Carrier Injection (HCI) and Negative Bias Temperature Instability (NBTI) analysis products to help increase the performance of its high-end designs.
Celestry, 22 October 2001
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MENTOR HAS DESIGNS ON STUDENT BODIES
Mentor Graphics has announced the details of its 2001-2002 Higher Education Programme student design contest, cosponsored by Sun Microsystems.
Mentor Graphics UK, 23 October 2001
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COWARE JOINS THE VALLEY TOP TEN GROWTH CHART
CoWare has ranked fifth in the list of the 100 fastest growing private companies in Silicon Valley compiled by the San Jose Business Journal.
CoWare, 23 October 2001
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IBM TAKES IN SYNOPSYS DESIGN PLANNER
The Synopsys Chip Architect design planner has been integrated into IBM's Blue Logic design methodology.
Synopsys, 23 October 2001
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MOBILE ASSOCIATION KEEPS ON GROWING
The GSA reports continued growth and progress for its successful New Ventures Programme following the second GSA NVP Workshop, staged in Paris in September.
GSA - Global Mobile Suppliers Association, 17 October 2001
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ARTESYN DOWN IN Q3 BUT SEEING IMPROVEMENT
Artesyn Technologies has reported financial results for the third quarter ended 28th September 2001.
Artesyn Technologies, 23 October 2001
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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1. Software makes MIPS a synthetic ARM
Transitive Technologies and Alchemy Semiconductor are working to enable software written for ARM-based platforms to run on the Alchemy's family of high-performance, low-power MIPS microprocessors and evaluation platforms. The Transitive Technologies' Dynamite software complements Alchemy's MIPS strategy, which will expand Alchemy's served markets by eliminating customer software constraints. Transitive's Dynamite A/M is providing Alchemy with a "synthetic ARM" CPU software engine that enables their family of products to translate ARM binary code to MIPS binary code.
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2. Processor and programmable logic come together
New from QuickLogic is the QuickMIPS ESP family, which combines a high-performance processor with fully characterised, application specific functionality and a field programmable fabric for flexibility and differentiation. Unique built-in test features combine with an available reference design kit to deliver easy debugging and concurrent hardware and software design capabilities. The first QuickMIPs device, the QL901M, is based on MIPS Technologies MIPS32 4Kc microprocessor core running at 133 to 175MHz, when built on 0.25-micron and 0.15-micron processes, respectively.
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3. Novel codec runs MPEG4 in hardware
IndigoVision has unveiled its Mainstream video technology, using the first MPEG4 codec developed for the semiconductor industry. Two years in development, the Mainstream codec is implemented entirely in hardware, setting it apart from announced software and hybrid software/hardware MPEG4 solutions.
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4. RF design software offers consistent inductors
Celestry Design Technologies has a new family of products for designing and producing low-cost single-chip RF CMOS devices. The products are: RFPro-L, an on-chip spiral inductor modelling and parameter extraction tool; RFXpert, an on-chip inductor 3D full-wave field solver; and RFWise, a spiral inductor synthesis solution offering modelling, estimation, retargeting and synthesis of spiral inductors. The new tools offer more accurate models and eliminate the need to redesign spiral inductors for different silicon processes.
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5. Development subrack allows easy access
Rittal's new CPCI Developer subrack provides a simple and inexpensive solution to test and debug CPCI front plug-in and rear-loaded I/O boards and avoids the use of extender cards, which may cause possible distortion to sensitive signals. Rittal's CPCI Developer is designed so that power for the backplane can come from an existing benchtop supply.
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6. Development for in-car embedded systems
Wind River has released Tornado for Car Infotainment, a complete development platform for creating car infotainment and telematics devices such as in car navigation systems, global positioning systems, car entertainment systems and wireless automotive devices. Tornado for Car Infotainment provides a preintegrated software development solution that combines Wind River's leading embedded software with the latest automotive connectivity and wireless networking protocols.
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7. Set-top-box chip integrates everything but the box
ATI Technologies describes its Xilleon 220 as the fastest and most highly integrated SoC for the digital set-top box and digital TV markets. Xilleon 220 integrates all processor, graphics, video, audio, and I/O (input and output) capabilities needed in a set-top box or digital TV into a single chip. Included are a 300MHz MIPS CPU, dual-HD (high definition) capable MPEG decoder, audio decoder, display engine, 2D and 3D graphics engine, conditional access, transport demultiplexers, and PCI, USB and hard disk drive interfaces.
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8. SMA connectors snap to it for field installation
Radiall has a range of cost-effective snap-on SMA connectors for new generations of basestations. The QMA series is a member of the successful Quick Lock family of connectors but offers snap-on convenience and reduced space requirements while maintaining the same high electrical performance as existing connectors. Its snap-on mating system takes less than 2s to mount in field conditions.
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9. All-in-one kit gets LCDs up and running
New from Digital View comes a cost-effective fast and easy method of enabling an extensive range of high-performance LCDs. A complete solution in one box, the kit contains all the components necessary to support LCD applications, and offers an effective and user-friendly solution for almost any application.
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10. Plastics stay static free for protective packaging
RTP Company has expanded its PermaStat range of permanently antistatic compounds with the release of PermaStat Plus. By employing advanced compounding techniques PermaStat Plus materials boost mechanical or electrical properties in various applications that require protection from static buildup. PermaStat Plus compounds are available in "E-Series" (for improved electrical dissipative performance) and "M-Series" (for improved mechanical property performance).
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INDUSTRIAL CONNECTORS ARE FIT FOR FIREFIGHTING
When SPA Design was developing its new Firesense automatic fire extinguisher system, Deutsch was on hand to lend its expertise in the field of industrial connectors.
Deutsch, 23 October 2001
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IMPLEMENTING DYNAMIC PROCESS CONTROL
Engineers at an Ericsson basestation plant have used existing information from AOI systems to achieve greater throughput, lower defect rates and complete closed loop process control.
Machine Vision Products, 17 October 2001
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BACKUP POWER FOR DEVONPORT ROYAL DOCKYARD
When DML was looking for reliable backup for its critical power supply, the company chose a variety of switch tripping and closing battery systems tested to military standards from PB Design.
PB Design and Developments, 17 October 2001
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CRIMP HEIGHT IS KEY QUALITY INDICATOR
Werner Lothmann of Tyco Electronics argues that crimp quality monitors have traditionally focused on the wrong metric for quality.
Tyco Electronics - Global Application Tooling, 17 October 2001
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UPGRADED CORES FOR FASTER PERFORMANCE AT LOW POWER
MIPS Technologies has upgraded its industry-standard MIPS32 and MIPS64 microprocessor RISC architectures.
MIPS Technologies, 17 October 2001
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APPROVAL FOR 184-PIN FBGA-BASED DDR DIMMs
Prototype 184-pin PC2700 registered FBGA-based DDR DIMMs from SMART Modular Technologies have been successfully tested and conform to the new JEDEC DDR333 standard.
SMART Modular Technologies, 17 October 2001
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FLASH MICROCONTROLLERS HIT THE STREETS
Motorola has announced full availability of its MPC500 familly of Flash microcontrollers.
Motorola SPS, 17 October 2001
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MIPS PROCESSOR RUNS UP TO 800MHz
SandCraft has announced its first product, a MIPS processor with speed grades up to 800MHz.
SandCraft, 17 October 2001
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SINGLE CHIP KEEPS LASERS COOL
Analog Devices has released the optical industry's first single-chip, high-precision thermoelectric cooler (TEC) controller for DWDM (dense wavelength division multiplexing) networking equipment.
Analog Devices, 18 October 2001
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MELODY GENERATOR IC HANDLES 16 HARMONIES AT ONCE
A miniature, low-power sound generator IC from Rohm is optimised for mobile phone handsets where it provides a single-chip solution for the output, customisation and download of ring tones.
Rohm Electronics (UK), 19 October 2001
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INSTRUCTION-LEVEL PARALLELISM BOOSTS DSP CORE
Siroyan has entered the DSP market by unveiling its high-performance OneDSP scalable processor architecture.
Siroyan, 19 October 2001
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X86-BASED PROCESSORS AIM AT INFORMATION APPLIANCES
National Semiconductor has unveiled a new Geode family of x86-based, highly integrated processors designed exclusively for information appliances.
National Semiconductor, 19 October 2001
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CHIPSETS GAIN SOFTWARE FOR IP PHONES AND VOIP
Texas Instruments and Radvision are to bundle Radvision's Megaco/H.248 in TI's IP Phone and VoIP residential/small office home office (SOHO) gateway solutions.
Texas Instruments, 19 October 2001
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DC/DC CONTROLLERS MAXIMISE CONVERSION EFFICIENCY
Micrel has released two new DC/DC controllers that convert telecomms line voltages to logic levels.
Micrel Semiconductor Europe, 19 October 2001
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LDOs AND REGULATORS FOR SINGLE-CELL POWER
The latest range of low dropout (LDO) regulators from Texas Instruments is capable of taking inputs directly from two AAA batteries.
Texas Instruments, 19 October 2001
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400MHz CORE TO BOOST FUTURE MCU GENERATION
Motorola has announced plans to introduce a new microcontroller family based on the Book E and PowerPC compliant e500 core.
Motorola SPS, 22 October 2001
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LOGIC FAMILY RUNS FROM SUB-1V SUPPLIES
New from Texas Instruments the Advanced Ultra-Low Voltage CMOS (AUC) logic family is optimised for 1.8V operation, but runs at sub-1V levels.
Texas Instruments, 22 October 2001
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SM CAPACITOR GIVES TOP HIGH-FREQUENCY PERFORMANCE
TTI is offering the ground breaking AO-CAP range of aluminium-polymer surface-mount capacitors from Kemet.
TTI Inc, 17 October 2001
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LOW-PROFILE SOP MOSFET RELAY
The latest addition to Omron's G3VM series of MOSFET relays provides switching of minute and analogue signals in a low-profile package just 2.1mm in height.
Omron Electronics, 17 October 2001
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LOWER IMPEDANCE FOR MINIATURE ELECTROLYTICS
Samwha Electric UK has a new series of subminiature aluminium electrolytics with impedances reduced by up to 50% compared with its previous lowest impedance miniature series.
Easby Electronics, 22 October 2001
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LICENSING PROGRAMME GIVES KICK START TO 3G
RadioScape has unveiled its global 3G wireless technology licensing programme for the design, development and integration of W-CDMA/UMTS systems.
RadioScape, 17 October 2001
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IMPROVED CIRCUIT BEHAVIOUR MODELLING
Silicon Metrics has released multi-operating-point Synopsys Liberty Scalable Polynomial Delay Models (SPDMs) through its characterisation and modelling tools.
Silicon Metrics, 17 October 2001
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PARALLEL VERIFICATION FOR HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
IKOS Systems' VStation-5Mx replicate station features replicated emulation systems for in-circuit and targetless system-level verification of complex submicron SoC designs.
IKOS Systems, 22 October 2001
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HTML DOCUMENTATION IS NET GAIN FOR DESIGN SUITE
HDL Designer Series 2001.5 is the latest version of the design creation and management tool suite from Mentor Graphics.
Mentor Graphics UK, 23 October 2001
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LOGIC DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE GOES ONLINE
QuickLogic describes WebESP as a complete, fast, and easy-to-use online development system for creating custom application-specific devices.
QuickLogic, 23 October 2001
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TRIPLE PERSONALITY FOR ENCLOSURE
Schroff is offering an economical midrange case option with fully exchangeable design elements allowing use as a desktop enclosure, tower or portable case.
Schroff UK, 18 October 2001
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SUPER-BRIGHT LEDS PRODUCE UP TO 10CD
Easby Electronics is offering a new series of super-bright conventional light emitting diodes employing GaIN/GaN technology.
Easby Electronics, 19 October 2001
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THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR ENCLOSURES
The ARB011 and ARB022 from Evatron Enclosures are novel "boots" that allow OEMs to encase their enclosures with shock-absorbent silicon rubber, reducing shock on the contents.
Evatron Enclosures, 22 October 2001
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MARINE DISPLAY STANDS FULL IMMERSION
Developed for the demanding requirements of the marine industry, the Digital View SeaView Display MM-1500 is a 15in active-matrix LCD display encased in a rugged sealed waterproof enclosure.
Digital View, 22 October 2001
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EXTRA SIZES FOR PLASTICS ENCLOSURES
Rolec's popular technoBOX enclosure is now available in three new sizes - extending the range to a total of 10 versions.
OKW Enclosures, 22 October 2001
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4U 14-SLOT GENERAL-PURPOSE CHASSIS
Wordsworth Technology includes five models in the Rack-3000 Series chassis to suit all kinds of applications.
Wordsworth Technology, 23 October 2001
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FIBRE-OPTIC PATCHCORDS WITH ISO9001 CERTIFICATION
Now available from FibreFab is the Optronics range of high-performance fibre-optic patch cords, which are terminated and tested at FibreFab's ISO9001 approved facility.
FibreFab, 17 October 2001
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FIBRE-OPTIC CABLE ASSEMBLIES MADE TO ORDER
In launching a unit dedicated to the design, repair and assembly of fibre-optic cable assemblies, you might think Townsend Coates is simply following the crowd.
Townsend Coates, 17 October 2001
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INTERCONNECT EXTENDS COPPER AND OPTICAL FUNCTIONS
With its small form-factor pluggable (SFP) system, Molex can now offer a full line of copper and optical products that enable high-speed data transfer up to 2.5Gbit/s.
Molex UK, 18 October 2001
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HARD METRIC 2MM CONNECTORS TAKE THE HEAT ONBOARD
Harting has introduced a number of new devices in its har-bus HM+ range of hard metric 2mm connectors, which are compatible with the latest high-temperature SM production processes.
Harting, 19 October 2001
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ALL ABOARD FOR RAIL-MOUNTED TERMINAL BLOCKS
Now available in the UK from Aerco, the Wago 285 spring clamp terminal block is the world's first 95mm2 rail-mounted terminal block with spring-clamp connection.
Aerco, 22 October 2001
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2mm CONNECTORS SUPPORT HIGH-SPEED BACKPLANES
F-Pack-3 (FCN-086 series) hard metric 2mm connectors from Fujitsu are available in the UK from Young ECC.
Young-ECC Electronics, 23 October 2001
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HIGH-DENSITY DC/DC CONVERTOR MODULES
New from Powerline are the ETA Power Block EP Series of DC/DC convertors, which use planar magnetics and surface-mount construction to offer high power densities at low cost.
Powerline, 17 October 2001
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RACK-MOUNT POWER KEEPS COMMS NETWORKS RUNNING
The Powerware 5125 advanced power solution for workstations and servers is designed to enhance the reliability and availability of network systems ranging from 1 to 3kVA.
Invensys Power Systems, 23 October 2001
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HIGH-EFFICIENCY CONVERTORS MOUNT THE 48V POWER BUS
New single output, high efficiency DC/DC convertors from Ultimate Renaissance (UR) are built to the industry-standard half-brick format for shelf-mounted applications from 99 to 150W.
Ultimate Renaissance, 23 October 2001
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MODULE COMBINES FOUR E1/T1 PORTS WITH ETHERNET
HM Computing has released a communications controller combining four primary-rate E1/T1/J1 ISDN ports with Fast Ethernet and a state-of-the-art communications processor.
HM Computing, 18 October 2001
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PENTIUM 4 GOES ONBOARD FOR VIDEO-SPEED PROCESSING
Amplicon has released one of the world's first socket 478 Pentium 4 single board computers.
Amplicon Liveline, 23 October 2001
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FIELD READY SCR TESTER
A new portable SCR and diode tester from the delightfully named Amps Abundant tests current leakage up to 3000V.
Amps Abundant, 17 October 2001
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ONE-BOX TESTER HANDLES ALL W-CDMA TEST ITEMS
The Anritsu MT8820A is a hardware platform with options to allow evaluation of all the main transmission/reception test items for W-CDMA (3GPP) user equipment terminals.
Anritsu (UK), 19 October 2001
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COST-EFFECTIVE DIGITAL SIGNAL CONDITIONING
Magna Projects and Instruments has been appointed as distributor for Mantracourt's range of cost-efficient, user-friendly, digital signal conditioning equipment.
Magna Projects & Instruments, 23 October 2001
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