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Issue 53: 26 February 2002
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new Products Selection
1. Networking SoC has MCU power to spare
2. Entry-level FPGA development protects investment
3. Fibre-optic power monitor cuts loss and reflection
4. Parallel fibre modules offer up to 30Gbit/s
5. Better noise immunity from new FEC technology
6. Chipset supports all datarates up to 2.7Gbit/s
7. Multilayer varistors protect from higher surges
8. PCB CAD parts library saves reinventing wheels
9. One filter keeps out both dust and interference
10. EMC amplifiers provide high-quality signals
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Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
It may just be a factor of getting older, but I feel progressively less cynical about the big guns of the industry (the hardware industry, that is).
My proof of this phenomenon came recently while attempting to justify the massive support being thrown behind the new Blu-Ray optical disk standard, as proposed by just about anybody who is anybody in consumer electronics.
There is no doubt that Blu-Ray with its 37Gbyte per disc capacity is an order of magnitude advance from the new generation of recordable DVDs it will surely replace (capable of only a puny 4.7Gbyte). And it is also worth noting that this is a standard that should stick (unlike the three incompatible standards for recordable DVDs).
But no, my devil’s advocate argued, surely this is just one more incompatible system, isn’t it? And of that there is no doubt.
In a world where the CD is a little more than 15 years old, and DVD is less than half that, what chance can any new and improved technology have of convincing the cynic that it has a shelf life before the next big thing comes along?
Blu-Ray has the added handicap that it requires a completely different laser diode than that used for DVDs and CDs, and so no backward compatibility is possible without a second laser system. (The only thing the discs have in common is their physical size.)
But in the long run, with a roll of support listing Philips, Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Hitachi, Pioneer, Thomson and Sharp, Blu-Ray has every chance of success. If these nine can also demonstrate the true advantages of such huge storage capacities, its success is assured.
I hope you find this issue of our weekly newsletter useful. We currently have thousands of engineers and other industry professionals on the circulation, so you're in good company.
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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Laurence Marchini, Editor
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PHILIPS PLAYS ITS CARDS RIGHT WITH GEMPLUS
Philips Semiconductors is to supply its advanced HiPerSmart product family for a large part of the next generation of Gemplus 32bit smart cards.
Philips Semiconductors, 20 February 2002
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MIPS AND TOSHIBA TEAM UP TO DEVELOP 64BIT CORE
Toshiba and MIPS Technologies are to jointly develop a next generation 64bit microprocessor (the TX 99) based on an enhanced MIPS core (codenamed Amethyst).
MIPS Technologies, 20 February 2002
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TI TEAMS WITH NOKIA FOR 3G REFERENCE PLATFORM
Nokia and Texas Instruments are to offer mobile handset manufacturers and application developers a complete open and standards-based reference platform, combining Nokia's Series 60 terminal software p
Texas Instruments, 20 February 2002
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TRIQUINT AGREEMENT KEEPS PHILIPS UP WITH III-V
Philips Semiconductors and TriQuint Semiconductor have signed an agreement that guarantees Philips Semiconductors controlled access to TriQuint's InGaP HBT 150mm wafer processing facilities.
Philips Semiconductors, 20 February 2002
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MIPS PUTS ACCENT ON DESIGN
A joint venture between STMicroelectronics and Cadence Design Systems is to offer a full range of SoC design services for customers using the MIPS32 4Kc and MIPS64 5Kc cores.
MIPS Technologies, 21 February 2002
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TURNOVER UP AND LOSSES REDUCED FOR ARC
ARC International has revealed its preliminary results for the fourth quarter and the year ended 31st December 2001.
ARC Cores, 22 February 2002
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ASSOCIATION APPEALS FOR EUROPEAN INVOLVEMENT
In a bid to boost the involvement of European manufacturers in the advancement of the IEEE1394 connectivity standard, the worldwide 1394 Trade Association is conducting a recruitment drive in Europe.
Oxford Semiconductor, 25 February 2002
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SEMICONDUCTOR PASSIVE INTEGRATION SHRINKS RF AMP
Royal Philips Electronics has developed an innovative new semiconductor passive integration technology which will offer handset manufacturers highly integrated, low-cost solutions for mobile handsets.
Philips Semiconductors, 26 February 2002
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TV TIME FOR MAKE-A-WISH
Training at Make-A-Wish Foundation UK will be much easier thanks to the gift of a large projection screen television and video by Toshiba.
Toshiba Electronics Europe, 26 February 2002
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CELLULAR INFRASTRUCTURE STARTUP RAISES $18 MILLION
Wireless infrastructure startup Celerica has completed its second round of funding.
Celerica, 21 February 2002
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ANSOFT "ON TRACK TO ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR"
Ansoft has announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended 31st January 2002.
Ansoft Corporation Europe, 21 February 2002
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WIND RIVER KEEPS CASH FLOWING, BUT LOSSES MOUNT UP
Fourth quarter revenue at Wind River was $80.5 million, up slightly from $80.1 million in the third quarter and down 38% compared with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001.
Wind River Systems, 25 February 2002
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AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION FIGURES DOWN BUT BULLISH
American Power Conversion (APC) has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31st December 2001.
American Power Conversion, 21 February 2002
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WORKSTATION SOURCE EXPANDS FOR A CHANGE
The industrial test market is changing, according to Paul Moore, recently appointed as sales manager at Workstation Source, the specialised supplier to the industrial test and measurement marketplace.
Workstation Source, 22 February 2002
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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1. Networking SoC has MCU power to spare
The Precidia Technologies Cypher chip is now available to OEMs for embedding network connectivity into their products. The Cypher is a completely integrated SoC designed to network enable any new or existing serial-based device. With the Cypher, OEMs can add valuable networking features to their products without the costs and resources associated with such a project.
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2. Entry-level FPGA development protects investment
Nallatech is now shipping its first FPGA development kit: the Strathnuey is based on a single-slot motherboard with Xilinx Virtex-II. Xilinx has already taken delivery of the kit for its Xilinx and The Mathworks joint DSP training series. The Strathnuey motherboard is based on Nallatech's award-winning Dime standard, an FPGA-centric modular systems platform used by global OEMs for DSP, imaging, telecomms and aerospace applications.
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3. Fibre-optic power monitor cuts loss and reflection
ProtoDel is claiming a world first in power monitor technology - the key to measuring and controlling fibre-optic signals. The new device will be unveiled at next month's flagship optical communications event, OFC in Anaheim, California. ProtoDel's noninvasive inline power monitor is the only product of its type in the world.
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4. Parallel fibre modules offer up to 30Gbit/s
Available now from Zarlink Semiconductor are a pair of low-priced 30Gbit/s 12-channel parallel fibre modules for VSR optical interconnect in high-bandwidth applications. The MFT62340A-J transmitter and the MFR62340A-J receiver offer the industry's widest range of channel datarates, from 155Mbit/s to 2.5Gbit/s per channel, for an aggregate bandwidth of 30Gbit/s.
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5. Better noise immunity from new FEC technology
Flarion Technologies is claiming another technological achievement with the availability of its forward error-correction (FEC) technology based on low-density parity-check (LDPC) codes. Flarion's Vector-LDPC codes bring better noise immunity benefits to applications such as wireless, satellite communications, magnetic and optical storage, and data communications equipment spanning a wide range of transmission speeds and markets.
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6. Chipset supports all datarates up to 2.7Gbit/s
Micrel Semiconductor has released the first 2.7Gbit/s AnyRate chipset family consisting of the SY87721L clock and data recovery (CDR), SY87724L mux/demux, and the SY87729L AnyClock fractional N synthesiser, operating at any rate and any protocol from 28Mbit/s to 2.7Gbit/s. The AnyRate SY87721L CDR is capable of recovering data from serial streams running from 28Mbit/s up to 2.7Gbit/s, which is Sonet OC-48 with forward error correction (FEC) datarates.
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7. Multilayer varistors protect from higher surges
Epcos has unveiled a new series of multilayer varistors (MLVs) called Cera diodes (CDs). This new range of varistors has been designed as a substitute for zener diodes and transient voltage surge (TVS) diodes in protecting sensitive components from incoming transient overvoltages and electrostatic discharges. Compared with the conventional zener and TVS diode alternative, Cera diodes offer savings in both cost and space, providing an ideal solution for a wealth of applications.
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8. PCB CAD parts library saves reinventing wheels
Zuken has made the Cadstar parts library for PCB design solution available online, enabling designers to access symbols, footprints and parts information instantly from any location. The service is designed to speed up the design process by eliminating the need for components to be created from scratch. Each library file links the Cadstar schematic symbol to the PCB footprint, including all mapping files.
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9. One filter keeps out both dust and interference
Fan Technology has introduced a combined RFI and dust filter for use with standard square-framed equipment fans in frame sizes from 60 to 120mm. Designed to provide protection against RFI in addition to preventing the ingress of dust and particles, the FT series of RFI filters consists of a metal screen that creates a sandwich between the normal filter material and the finger guard.
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10. EMC amplifiers provide high-quality signals
Schaffner has expanded its EMC amplifier range with three new Class-A units, to complete its range for the EMC test signal requirements of IEC 6100-4-3 and other common standards, covering 10kHz to 3GHz. Given that amplifiers represent one the most expensive parts of any RF system, the company has engineered designs which exceed current compliance requirements significantly, ensuring the long-term provision of clean high-quality test signals.
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CHIP SUPPORTS MIXED-SIGNAL TEST BUS
A device jointly developed by LogicVision and National Semiconductor has been successfully deployed in Lockheed Martin's remote-controlled prototype test and fault isolation system.
National Semiconductor, 20 February 2002
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EM ANALYSIS SOFTWARE HELPS MODEL WIRELESS TESTER
Flomerics' Micro-stripes EM analysis software has been crucial to the accurate calibration of a new device, which promises to simplify SAR precompliance testing for mobile device manufacturers.
Flomerics, 26 February 2002
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THINGS GO BETTER WITH RFID TAGS
For the first time, Athletes at the 2002 Winter Olympics can quench their thirst with free Cokes using Texas Instruments RFID (radio frequency identification) technology.
RFID Components, 21 February 2002
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RF REFERENCE DESIGN FOR GSM/UMTS HANDSETS
Philips Semiconductors has released what it reckons is the world's first dual-mode RF reference design for GSM/UMTS handsets.
Philips Semiconductors, 20 February 2002
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DIRECT TRANSFER CONTROLLER SPEEDS MCU PERFORMANCE
Texas Instruments has added four new devices to its popular line of MSP430 16bit RISC MCUs which can provide up to 50 times more processing performance.
Texas Instruments, 20 February 2002
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SWITCHING REGULATOR MODULES DISTRIBUTE THE POWER
SMART Modular Technologies has added a 4-pin integrated voltage switching regulator module, to its expanding product family of low-voltage power convertors.
SMART Modular Technologies, 20 February 2002
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CHIPSET PROVIDES FULL BLUETOOTH 1.1 SOLUTION
Hitachi has released its first Bluetooth chipset for short-range radio communications.
Hitachi Europe, 20 February 2002
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CROSSPOINT SWITCHES SUPPORT 3.2Gbit/s PER CHANNEL
A trio of low-power 3.2Gbit/s crosspoint switches include integrated input equalisation to optimise performance and simplify the system design process.
Azzurri Technology, 20 February 2002
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MORE FLASH FOR MICROCONTROLLERS
Microchip's new Flash microcontrollers are the first to break the 1Mbit memory barrier.
Arizona Microchip Technology, 21 February 2002
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FIFOS FEATURE DOUBLE DATARATE CAPABILITIES
Acording to IDT (Integrated Device Technology), the high-performance TeraSync DDR FIFO family is the industry's only FIFO family with double datarate capabilities.
IDT, 21 February 2002
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HIGH-SIDE PROTECTED SWITCH FOR BATTERY APPLICATION
The new A2521 from Allegro MicroSystems is an integrated high-side power switch circuit designed to supply power to external peripherals from battery-operated equipment.
Allegro MicroSystems Europe, 21 February 2002
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MORE I/O ISOLATION FROM COPLANAR SSR DESIGN
Fairchild Semiconductor has a new line of optically coupled solid-state relays (SSRs).
Fairchild Semiconductor, 22 February 2002
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LDO AIMS FOR 42V AUTOMOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS
The latest addition to National Semiconductor's range of low dropout regulators is the LM2936HV aimed at automotive applications.
National Semiconductor, 22 February 2002
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MULTICHIP PACKAGE EMBEDS RISC PROCESSOR AND MEMORY
The WED3C7558M multichip package combines a 350MHz Power PC 755 RISC processor with 1Mbyte SSRAM L2 cache, giving it a high performance and density that makes it ideal for embedded control.
GD Technik, 25 February 2002
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PCI BRIDGE SOFT CORE IS FREE TO DOWNLOAD
The OpenCores organisation has made available an open-source, free, complete 33/66MHs 32bit PCI bridge soft core solution.
OpenCores, 26 February 2002
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MICROELECTRONIC RELAYS KEEP THE LEAKS DOWN
International Rectifier has developed two new microelectronic relays (MERs) to replace electromechanical relays in scientific instrumentation, PLCs, indicators and industrial automation.
International Rectifier, 26 February 2002
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MORE OPTIONS IN SMD ALUMINIUM CAPACITORS
Samwha Electric UK has four new competitively priced series of surface-mount aluminium electrolytic capacitors, increasing the choice to six different series.
Easby Electronics, 20 February 2002
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NOVEL LIMIT SWITCH CUTS ASSEMBLY TIME BY 50%
The Honeywell EVN2000 is a plastic limit switch that is lightweight, waterproof and has an innovative wiring system with an integrated cable gland that reduces wiring and assembly times by up to 50%.
Aerco, 22 February 2002
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RELAY LOWERS PROFILE AND NOISE FOR AUTOMOTIVE USE
Matsushita Electric Works has a new relay for automotive applications.
Matsushita Electric Works UK, 25 February 2002
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RTOS INTEGRATES JAVA FOR MOBILE DEVELOPMENT
OSE Systems has integrated its real-time operating system with IBM's embedded Java technology to create a development and deployment solution for next-generation mobile handsets and infrastructure.
OSE Systems, 20 February 2002
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DEVELOPMENT KIT PUTS VXWORKS ON SBC
Following its membership of Wind River's WindLink Partner Programme, Arcom has launched a VxWorks BSP development kit for the popular 300MHz SBC-GX1 embedded PC.
Arcom Control Systems, 20 February 2002
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FPGA PROTOTYPING SPEEDS SoC VERIFICATION
SpeedGate DSV (Direct System Verification) is an advanced verification environment for creating ASIC and SoC prototypes using off-the-shelf FPGAs.
Mentor Graphics UK, 20 February 2002
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CUT THE COST OF NETWORK SYNCHRONISATION
SynCraft is a novel application from Datum that enables telecommunications carriers to remotely manage Datum's individual NetSyncPlus network elements thereby increasing overall network performance.
Datum, 20 February 2002
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KIT ENABLES VISUALISATION OF DSP APPLICATIONS
A new DSP developers kit kit enables systems and software engineers to develop and verify DSP algorithms in one integrated environment, and therefore produce designs more efficiently.
The MathWorks, 21 February 2002
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LINUX-BASED PLATFORM FOR 3G DEVELOPMENT
Designed for use with TI OMAP processors, the RidgeRun Escali platform is a multimedia mobile phone software solution for the rapid introduction and development of GSM/GPRS and 3G handsets.
RidgeRun, 21 February 2002
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IDE PRODUCES FASTER MORE COMPACT DSP CODE
The latest integrated development environment (IDE) and optimising compilers for LSI Logic's ZSP digital signal processors automate all aspects of embedded software development.
Green Hills Software, 21 February 2002
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STARTER KIT AIDS CAN-BASED DEVELOPMENT
A new embedded systems starter kit from Toshiba Electronics aims to significantly simplify the design, prototyping and debugging of high-speed, CAN-based industrial and automotive designs.
Toshiba Electronics Europe, 21 February 2002
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DSP ALGORITHMS PROVIDE VOICE AND FAX LOGGING
New algorithms provide a highly compact integrated voice and fax logging solution for the TI C54x DSP platform.
Spirit Corp, 22 February 2002
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TRIPLE THE PERFORMANCE FROM LATEST SIMULATORS
Synopsys has unveiled the latest releases of its VCS Verilog simulator, VCS 6.1, and its high-performance Scirocco VHDL simulator, Scirocco 2001.10.
Synopsys, 26 February 2002
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PACKAGE ANALYSIS SOFTWARE TAKES IN LATEST STYLES
Turbo Package Analyser (TPA) 4.0 from Ansoft is an advanced software tool that automates the analysis of all complex semiconductor packages.
Ansoft Corporation Europe, 26 February 2002
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15-MICRON DOT SPACING BOOSTS LCD PERFORMANCE
The 15-micron range of character modules from Flint Displays has now been extended to include an optional negative mode, as well as enhanced contrast and increased viewing angle.
Flint, 21 February 2002
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MORE THAN A MILLION CYCLES FROM SELF-CLEAN SWITCH
Already renowned in the industrial electronics, automotive and test and measurement fields, K6/K12 keyswitches now boast many more new models and options as well as even smaller sizes.
ITT Industries, Cannon, 22 February 2002
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HIGH-INTENSITY YELLOW LEDS ARE ALL THE SAME COLOUR
Optosource, Europe's leading supplier of LEDs, can now deliver from stock a range of 3mm high-intensity yellow LEDs that ensure excellent colour consistency with no variation within a batch.
Marl International, 22 February 2002
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VENT PANELS SURVIVE EMP
Holland Shielding Systems has developed a new range of vent panels, offering not only EMI shielding but also protection against EMP (electromagnetic pulse).
Holland Shielding Systems, 25 February 2002
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PVC OVERMOULDING MAKES FOR A MORE ROBUST CIRCULAR
Binder has introduced versions of its microminiature range of circular connectors that are overmoulded in PVC.
Quiller Electronics, 20 February 2002
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D SUBS MULTIPLY CONNECTION OPTIONS FOR FLAT RIBBON
Tyco Electronics Amplimite HDF-20 subminiature D connectors are offered with either metal or plastic shells in plug or socket styles with a choice of sizes from 9 to 50 ways.
Tyco Electronics UK, 26 February 2002
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OPTICAL-FIBRE PATCH CORDS MADE TO MEASURE
A service for the supply of optical-fibre patch cords has been launched by Multipulse Electronics.
Multipulse Electronics, 26 February 2002
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BANDSTRAP ADAPTERS PROVIDE RELIEF
Tyco Electronics has added Bandstrap adapters to its Raychem range of military and commercial connector accessories for screen braid cable termination and applying strain relief.
Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness & Protection, 26 February 2002
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SURVEY OF DESIGN ENGINEERS REVEALS PRESSURE
Research published this month highlights the huge impact which customer expectations are having on the work of the UK's electronic design engineers.
Farnell, 21 February 2002
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PULSE LOAD CURRENT DRIVES SUPPLIES TO NEW PEAKS
Lambda has added pulse load current capability (PAF) to its popular and highly flexible ZWS family of power supplies.
Lambda, 25 February 2002
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FULL-FEATURED 2GHz PENTIUM 4 SBC
Supporting an Intel P4 from 1.5 to 2GHz, the Rocky-4782E2 single-board computer from Wordsworth Technologies delivers a wide range of built-in features.
Wordsworth Technology, 26 February 2002
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DIFFERENTIAL PROBE BOASTS 500MHz BANDWIDTH
A novel differential probe can transform a single-ended oscilloscope input into a balanced differential input with a bandwidth of 500MHz and very high common-mode rejection.
Yokogawa Martron, 20 February 2002
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METER RESOLVES DOWN TO A MICRO-OHM
The BS407, new from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is a precision ohmmeter with resistance ranges from 2mohm up to 20kohm and an accuracy of 0.1%.
TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), 21 February 2002
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LOW-COST SPECTRUM ANALYSER FOR 2.4GHz NETWORKS
AeroComm's ASA spectrum analyser is a compact, cost-effective, PC-based instrument covering the entire 2.4GHz ISM band.
Aerocomm, 25 February 2002
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