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ELECTRONICSTALK
The Independent Weekly Product Information Guide
for Electronics Engineers
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Published every Tuesday at 12:30 (UK)
Issue 46: 8 January 2002
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new Products Selection
1. Transceiver puts VDSL on existing telco spectrum
2. Ribbon alternative cuts cost space and weight
3. All-round transducer adds ultrasonics to old baths
4. ATE goes desktop for Flash characterisation
5. Intelligent micrometers have the measure of speed
6. Mapper IC puts LANs and WANs on SONET networks
7. Chip integrates IF to digital for critical radio
8. Tester keeps in-vehicle systems on the road
9. Design kit simplifies multicarrier 3G basestations
10. Four in one for futureproof mobile memory
* New Technical Articles and Case Studies
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Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
I must admit to a little fraud: this newsletter contains far more than this week's top stories, it's the pick of the last three weeks. So apologies if it's a little larger than usual, but while the vast majority of you have been celebrating the holiday season, time and technology waits for nobody.
So what can you expect from Electronicstalk in 2002?
The short answer is "more of the same". Our single most important mission is to develop into an ever-expanding archive of information for the electronics design community. But at the same time we will never cease to question the news-worth of each story we cover.
Perhaps in the current climate the biggest success is that we're still here. So maybe we're doing something right after all!
Finally, for this week, I must return to a story from last summer, when the Electronicstalk Editorial office was struck by lightning. And while the office (built of good Cornish stone with a grossly overspecified Victorian lightning conductor) survived, the telephone lines did not. That it took British Telecom some two weeks to restore service was not a surprise, bearing in mind the severity of the storm that caused the damage.
That the only compensation offered was a refund of the line rental was not only a surprise, it was an insult.
I mention this now because Electronicstalk no longer relies on British Telecom for its communications requirements, having moved offices from its former secret location in Cornwall, SW England, to a new secret location.
So you can imagine my delight when, while packing computers into boxes I was told of BT's trial rollout of subsidised broadband services to small businesses in… Cornwall.
Ah, well… happy new year.
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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RICHARDSON ADDS BESPOKE EDGE TO DYNEX
Dynex Semiconductor has signed a global distribution agreement for its line of power semiconductors, including IGBTs, thyristors and diodes, with Richardson Electronics.
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TI TAKES LATEST MIPS CORE FOR ADSL ADVANCES
Texas Instruments has taken a license for MIPS Technologies' next-generation 32bit core, the MIPS32 4KEc synthesisable core.
MIPS Technologies, 20 December 2001
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TSMC IS A FINE PROCESS PARTNER FOR PMC-SIERRA
PMC-Sierra and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) are to collaborate on SoC products using advanced 0.13-micron technologies.
PMC-Sierra, 21 December 2001
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LEXRA SETTLES FOR NEW ROLE AS MIPS LICENSEE
MIPS Technologies and Lexra have resolved their pending lawsuit as part of an agreement reached between the two companies that includes Lexra becoming a MIPS32 architecture licensee.
MIPS Technologies, 3 January 2002
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POLAR IS TOP DOG FOR MICROSOFT EMBEDDED
Abacus Polar has been named Distributor of the Year for UK and Ireland by Microsoft Embedded Systems Group, Abacus' only operating system franchise.
Abacus Group, 3 January 2002
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ALLIANCE TO OPTIMISE SoC DESIGNS
MIPS Technologies and IN2FAB Technology have signed an agreement for core hardening and process retargeting services to reduce the challenge of complex SoC design and speed customers' time to market.
MIPS Technologies, 8 January 2002
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RECORD NOVEMBER SHIPMENTS FOR INNOVEDA
Innoveda is claiming a major milestone in shipping 12,000 copies of its browser-based DxDesigner front-end engineering design solution during November.
Innoveda, 24 December 2001
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TREANOR STEPS DOWN AT CELOXICA: MORGAN TAKES OVER
Jon Treanor has resigned his roles as president and CEO of Celoxica.
Celoxica, 24 December 2001
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INVENTRONICS SELLS OFF PDE SUBSIDIARY
Inventronics has sold off its wholly owned subsidiary, Pacific Design Engineering (PDE), to a group comprising PDE management and employees, effective 31st December 2001.
Inventronics, 24 December 2001
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PIC TO ADD FIBRE TO COPPER AT ANDOVER PLANT
PIC, part of the Twentsche Kable Group, is at the start of a further multi-million-pound investment in its Andover plant to introduce fibre cable manufacture.
PIC, 7 January 2002
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BEST YEAR YET FOR PHASA
A 10% growth in customers and a 15% increase in annual turnover has resulted in the best year ever for plastic hot air assembly specialist Phasa Developments.
Phasa Developments, 8 January 2002
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BUFFALO REPORTS STRONG PC MEMORY BUSINESS
Despite extensive comment about the state of the PC industry, Buffalo Technology is enjoying continued growth in its penetration of the PC market.
Buffalo Technology, 24 December 2001
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IFR TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR BOWMAN PROGRAMME
IFR Systems has been selected to provide production test equipment for the UK's $2.4 billion Bowman tactical communications programme.
IFR Systems, 24 December 2001
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ANITE RESULTS STAND THE TEST OF CELLULAR TURMOIL
Anite Telecoms has reported a period of strong growth, with figures just released showing turnover up 74% to GBP 18 million for first half, with record order intake at GBP 17.6 million.
Anite Telecoms, 4 January 2002
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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1. Transceiver puts VDSL on existing telco spectrum
Zarlink Semiconductor has produced silicon samples of the industry's first DMT-based data transceiver to fully meet international standards for four-band, 12MHz VDSL. Using Zarlink's DMT transceiver, equipment companies can boost the efficiency of VDSL modems. VDSL is an emerging standard for the symmetrical (same speed in both directions) transmission of high bandwidth services at up to 52Mbit/s over short distances using standard copper telephone lines.
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2. Ribbon alternative cuts cost space and weight
Flat Flexible Cable (FFC) from Imperial Connector Systems is a low-cost high-reliability easy-to-use PCB interconnect system. The length, number of ways, pitch and type of termination are all customer specified to suit their applications. The cables are produced on high tech machines which laminate flat tin-plated copper conductors between polyester-based insulating films, and each is 100% tested.
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3. All-round transducer adds ultrasonics to old baths
Kerry Ultrasonics has added a new style of submersible ultrasonic transducer/generator to its product range. The Sonopush, a robust titanium rod, delivers a powerful ultrasonic cleaning action but is also highly compact. Due to its small footprint, the transducer is easily retrofitted into existing cleaning and rinsing tanks, including those that were not originally designed for ultrasonic operation.
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4. ATE goes desktop for Flash characterisation
Advantest reckons its new T5771ES Flash memory test system will allow design engineers to perform testing while still at their desks. Designed for use within R and D labs, the T5771ES is a scaled down version of Advantest's T5771 front-end Flash memory test system that gives users access to the latter system's testing performance, but in a quieter, more economical, energy-efficient unit. The T5771ES provides design engineers with a compact solution that gets rid of the need to schedule time on a manufacturing-line test system in order to evaluate devices under development.
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5. Intelligent micrometers have the measure of speed
With a resolution of 0.01mm and a 2400 per second sample speed, Keyence is claiming a breakthrough in optical technology from its new range of high-speed, high-accuracy intelligent micrometers. The LS-7000 Series makes use of a new optical system coupled with digital processing to produce industry-leading results. It involves uniform, stable light emitted from a gallium nitride (GaN) LED passing through a telecentric optical system before being received by a high-speed linear CCD (HL-CCD).
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6. Mapper IC puts LANs and WANs on SONET networks
Agilent Technologies is claiming a breakthrough in networking for its HDMP-3001 Ethernet over SONET (EoS) mapper chip. This application specific standard product (ASSP) enables networking and telecomms devices to offer both local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) ports over existing SONET/SDH networks. EoS technology is expected to greatly reduce the cost of maintaining corporate networks that span several geographic sites.
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7. Chip integrates IF to digital for critical radio
Analog Devices has a new IF digitising IC designed for radios that must meet the highest standards of reliability and performance. The new AD9874 integrates the IF-to-digital conversion process onto a single chip that can be used to design a highly sensitive, very low-power receiver suitable for a range of equipment, including despatcher basestations, handheld portable radios and in-vehicle consoles. The AD9874 is a member of the company's Mixed-Signal Front End (MxFE) family, and is based on ADI's "smart partitioning" methodology.
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8. Tester keeps in-vehicle systems on the road
New from IFR Systems the Vehicle Radio Test System (VRTS) is designed to significantly reduce warranty costs associated with in-vehicle information and entertainment systems. VRTS verifies the quality of the assembly and installation of these systems by using automated functional testing as part of the production line process. IFR's vehicle test system is capable of testing AM/FM radios, GSM cellular phones with hands-free capability, navigational and traffic warning systems, as well as television and loudspeaker circuits.
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9. Design kit simplifies multicarrier 3G basestations
New from PMC-Sierra, the PM2360-KIT Gandalf reference design kit is a full reference platform for advanced 3G wireless basestation designs based on PMC-Sierra's PM7815 Paladin-15 product. The Gandalf reference design kit enables system developers to design highly efficient and low-cost digital multicarrier basestation designs. This turnkey kit provides the essential components for the basestation designer to prototype an advanced linearised multicarrier transmitter subsystem for W-CDMA and cdma2000 applications.
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10. Four in one for futureproof mobile memory
Fujitsu has launched the world's first four-stacked multichip package (MCP) memory, the MB84VZ064A. The device combines a pair of 64Mbit NOR dual-operation memory chips, 32Mbit mobile FCRAM with asynchronous SRAM interface and 8Mbit SRAM, for the world's largest memory capacity among MCPs. In addition a two-stacked MCP incorporating 64Mbit FCRAM has also been announced providing the highest mobile FCRAM on the market in a 9 x 9mm package.
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METHODOLOGY CUTS WEEKS OFF FLOW METER DESIGN
Celoxica has secured the sale of DK1 design suite licenses to Foxboro, a unit of Invensys Process Systems, to create FPGA-based Coriolis flow meters for process measurement applications.
Celoxica, 21 December 2001
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LOCKHEED FINDS RHAPSODY VITAL IN JSF PROGRAMME
According to I-Logix, its Rhapsody visual application development environment played a vital role in the development of the award winning prototype of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).
I-Logix Europe, 7 January 2002
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SOLVENT CLEANING SYSTEM ELIMINATES REJECTS
Gai-Tronics has had a potentially damaging quality problem solved by the installation of a cosolvent cleaning system from Kerry Ultrasonics.
Kerry Ultrasonics, 7 January 2002
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INTEROPERABILITY TESTS AID ROUTER DESIGN
PMC-Sierra and Xilinx have performed successful hardware interoperability testing between PMC-Sierra's Xenon family of devices and Xilinx Virtex-II based POS-PHY level 4 (PL4) cores.
PMC-Sierra, 19 December 2001
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OP AMP PAIR AIM TO BOOST WEAK MEDICAL SIGNALS
Elantec Semiconductor has two new dual, low-noise op amps.
Elantec Semiconductor, 19 December 2001
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COMPARATIVELY FRUGAL COMPARATORS
Seiko Instruments has two new families of ultra-low power consumption comparators, the S-892xxA and S-8953xA/B series.
Seiko Instruments, 20 December 2001
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CONVERTOR IMPROVES OPTICAL MEASUREMENTS
Analog Devices is claiming the industry's most cost-effective integrated solution for optical power measurement, useful across a wide range of optical networking applications.
Analog Devices, 20 December 2001
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DIFFERENTIAL TWO-PORT SWITCH WORKS THREE WAYS
Fairchild Semiconductor has expanded its LVDS interface IC portfolio with the release of the FIN1022, a 2 x 2 LVDS high-speed crosspoint switch.
Fairchild Semiconductor, 20 December 2001
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MOSFET DRIVERS KEEP THE CURRENT COMING
A new family of enhanced dual MOSFET gate driver ICs from Texas Instruments feature higher current and improved noise immunity and are drop-in replacements for many popular MOSFET driver ICs.
Texas Instruments, 20 December 2001
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MORE FLASH FOR NEXT-GENERATION 16bit MCU
The latest 16bit microcontroller from Hitachi, the H8S/2398F is the successor to the H8S/2357F.
Hitachi Europe, 20 December 2001
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CLIENT-SIDE TELEPHONY CHIP SIMPLIFIES INTEGRATION
A new CST (client-side telephony) chip from Spirit is designed to solve the problems encountered when implementing speech compression, datacommunication and telephony functionality into new devices.
Spirit Corp, 21 December 2001
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INTEGRATED VCOs PACK IN MORE MICROWAVE FUNCTIONS
Now available from Link Microtek is a new range of low-cost, plastic-packaged MMIC voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs) that feature a high level of integrated functionality.
Link Microtek, 3 January 2002
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MOSFET AND DIODE TOGETHER SAVE SPACE AND COST
International Rectifier has two new P-channel FETKY devices that combine a MOSFET and Schottky diode in a single SO-8 to reduce packaging cost and offer substantial space savings.
International Rectifier, 8 January 2002
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TRANSISTOR AND DIODE TOGETHER (AGAIN)
Rohm's new UML series of devices combines a general-purpose transistor and a Schottky barrier diode into a miniature UMT package.
Rohm Electronics (UK), 8 January 2002
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CHIP ELECTROLYTICS STAND IN FOR TANTALUMS
Nippon Chemi-Con's low-impedance MVZ range of chip electrolytic capacitors, available from sole UK agent, Young ECC can replace difficult to source tantalum capacitors in many applications.
Young-ECC Electronics, 19 December 2001
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RELAYS KEEP IT CLEAN
The RU series of general-purpose relays from Idec Electronics has been designed to comply with the requirements of the WEEE Directive.
Idec Europe, 7 January 2002
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IEC INLET COMBINES FILTER, FUSE AND MAINS SWITCH
Schaffner has expanded its space-saving FN280 Series IEC inlet filters to include a full range rated at 10A.
Schaffner EMC, 7 January 2002
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SAMPLE KITS PUT TOROIDS TO THE TEST
Epcos can now offer special sample kits for toroids (ring cores) for EMI and LAN applications, helping users find the products that best fit their applications.
Epcos, 7 January 2002
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CHIP RESISTORS OFFER HIGH PULSE WITHSTAND
Available now from Stewart Electronics, part of the Compstock Group, is the Welwyn PWC series of pulse withstanding chip resistors.
Compstock Group, 8 January 2002
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PACKS KEEP DESIGN SOFTWARE UP TO DATE
Mentor Graphics has a new way to provide its Board Station and Expedition customers with new capabilities on an ongoing basis.
Mentor Graphics UK, 21 December 2001
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REFERENCE DESIGN FOR USB ON-THE-GO
Cypress Semiconductor is claiming a first for its USB embedded host/peripheral controller reference design that implements the new On-the-Go supplement to the USB 2.0 specification.
Cypress Semiconductor, 24 December 2001
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EASIER ROUTE TO CORE IP LIBRARY
Mentor Graphics has set up the eParts system, an integrated IP repository and delivery system powered by Mentor's QuickUse technology.
Mentor Graphics UK, 24 December 2001
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BIG SCREENS QUALIFIED FOR MEDICAL INTEGRATION
Planar Systems has introduced a 17.4in version of its medically certified VitalScreen flat-panel display platform, and a 17.4in VitalScreen non-patient-vicinity (NPV) display.
Planar Systems, 21 December 2001
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2U CHASSIS RACKS UP IMPROVEMENTS
The Rack-2000 advanced 2U chassis, introduced by Wordsworth Technology boasts a range of improvements.
Wordsworth Technology, 3 January 2002
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OPTICAL CONVERTOR ADDS MU DENSITY TO SC ADAPTERS
New from Honda Connectors are the industry's first conversion plugs for interfacing between modern, high-density MU optical plugs and conventional SC optical adapters.
Honda Connectors, 3 January 2002
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PORTABLE SYSTEM DISPENSES AT HIGH SPEEDS
Sealant Equipment and Engineering has introduced the See-Flo 1100 system for manual structural bonding applications using high-viscosity, acrylic-based two-component epoxies.
Sealant Equipment & Engineering, 24 December 2001
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BATTERY CHARGER PROVIDES LOW-POWER BACKUP
Bulgin Power Source has introduced a 12V/170W version of its Oracle switch-mode power supply, which is designed to be used in conjunction with a single backup battery to provide standby power.
Bulgin Power Source, 3 January 2002
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SWITCHER FAMILY BOOSTED TO 1500W
Lambda has extended its Alpha family of configurable switch-mode power supplies with the introduction of a new 1500W output version, the Alpha 1500.
Lambda, 7 January 2002
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RELIABLE BATTERIES FOR CRITICAL APPLICATIONS
Low-maintenance economical sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries aimed at power-critical systems have been added to the Dubilier battery range and are available ex-stock.
Dubilier, 7 January 2002
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MODULES STRETCH TO US ISM BAND AT 916MHz
The addition of a 916MHz version to its T6/R6 range of transmitter and receiver modules, has enabled Sussex based RF Solutions to satisfy applications in the USA.
RF Solutions, 19 December 2001
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EMBEDDED NET SBC MAKES A DUAL DISPLAY OF ITSELF
Sequoia's Industrial Division has introduced a High-performance and cost-effective embedded SBC with multimedia, dual-display function and network security solutions.
Sequoia Technology, 3 January 2002
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ENTRY MODULE PROVIDES CLEANER POWER FOR cPCI
New from Kaparel Corp, the PS3380 power entry module (PEM) is a 6U, 8HP card module that provides -48V power to a CompactPCI backplane for telecomms applications.
Kaparel Corp, 4 January 2002
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PIEZORESISTIVE SENSOR IS ACCURATE PRESSURE SWITCH
Following the recent launch of the UDS7 electronic dual pressure switch, Barksdale Control Products is now launching an OEM version, the Switch 2000.
Barksdale Control Products, 20 December 2001
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SOFTWARE IMPROVES CHARACTERISATION PERFORMANCE
Keithley Instruments has upgraded the software for its Model 4200-SCS semiconductor characterisation system.
Keithley Instruments, 21 December 2001
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AM MODULATOR BOOSTS GSM TESTER FUNCTIONALITY
IFR Systems has launched an AM modulator for use with the IFR2935 GSM radio test set.
IFR Systems, 3 January 2002
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INTERFACE ADDS SCOPE FOR DATA ANALYSIS
Users of Tektronix' mid- and high-performance lines of oscilloscopes can now directly access The MathWorks flagship software, Matlab.
Tektronix, 4 January 2002
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