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ELECTRONICSTALK
The Independent Weekly Product Information Guide
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Issue 58: 2 April 2002
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* Our Top Ten new Products Selection
1. Signal processing core optimised for FPGAs
2. Graphics controller offers high-speed rendering
3. Single-handed mating for power connectors
4. Transient suppressors shrink for portable uses
5. Compact universal input convertor ranges up to 30W
6. Cells handle heavy recharge cycles
7. Three logic outputs from compact regulators
8. High-security encoders take transmitters onboard
9. Lower-cost alternative acquisition line-up
10. Wide DC/DC trim range aids low-voltage coverage
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Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
Could it be the power of the press? Just two weeks since I was extolling the virtues of extra memory for sorting out the average PC’s software shortcomings, the news arrives that memory prices are rising and show every sign of continuing to do so.
So much so that - horror of horrors - PC manufacturers are faced with the unheard of scenario of increasing prices. Apple and NEC have done it already, and Dell and HP will not be far behind (although the latter is rumoured to be considering keeping prices static while reducing memory specifications).
In theory this is all rather good news: in the absence of any tangible evidence of supply shortfalls, the only plausible explanation for the price rises must be increased demand.
However, I feel sure that there are many systems builders and OEMs out there living on slim margins who will not see the bright side so easily. Mind you, they could always put their prices up. (If it’s good enough for the likes of Apple and Dell…).
To continue the good news strand from previous newsletters, the EU finance ministers did the decent thing, as predicted last week, and gave the green light to Europe’s own satellite positioning service. I only hope they budgeted for increased memory prices in the GBP 2 billion project!
I hope you find this issue of our weekly newsletter useful. We now have more than 5000 engineers and other industry professionals on the circulation, so you're in good company.
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SENDO PUTS TAO JAVA PLATFORM ON SMARTPHONE
Sendo has licensed Tao Group's intent multimedia Java platform to be available on the Z100 Multimedia Smartphone, which uses Microsoft Windows Powered Smartphone 2002 software.
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CELESTRY SETS UP SHOP IN EUROPE
Celestry Design Technologies has opened its first European office in Munich, Germany, with Michael Lerchenmuller as its first European Sales Director.
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FRENCH MILITARY HARNESS CONTRACT FOR TYCO
Tyco Electronics has received contracts from EADS Systems and Defence Electronics to supply Raychem interconnection systems for all the vehicles in the Regimental Information System (SIR) Programme.
Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness & Protection, 2 April 2002
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US JUDGE RULES OK
US District Court Judge Robert M Takasugi has dismissed a lawsuit filed by American Hakko Products against OK International's soldering instruments division, Metcal.
Metcal, 28 March 2002
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ELECTIONS AT ACCELERA
Accellera has elected a new set of executive officers.
Accellera, 2 April 2002
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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1. Signal processing core optimised for FPGAs
Xilinx and Ansoft subsidiary Altra Broadband have successfully designed a high-performance fast Fourier transform (FFT) and inverse fast Fourier transform (IFFT) solution for use on Virtex-II platform FPGAs. The pipelined architecture allows 2us throughput required for advanced signal processing in gigabit-speed networking subsystems manufactured by Altra Broadband.
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2. Graphics controller offers high-speed rendering
A novel high-performance single-chip image processor offers display resolution up to 38Mpixel/s and 2048 x 2048pixel and supports displays from quarter-VGA (320 x 240) or smaller, up to SVGA (800 x 600). The fast drawing capabilities of the Ravin-E from NEC Electronics (Europe) make it suitable for a variety of multimedia applications including in-car navigation, dashboard displays, GPS systems and webphones. Ravin-E is being launched especially for the European market.
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3. Single-handed mating for power connectors
The new Amphe-Base connector series from Amphenol Industrial Operations allows designers to provide power to busbars and backplane assemblies. The connectors, available in either two- or three-position patterns, have a 50A current capability per position with 8AWG wire and 100A capacity with 4AWG wire. The new Amphe-Base series offers easy one-handed mating.
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4. Transient suppressors shrink for portable uses
Semtech has released two families of transient voltage suppressors (TVSs) for 3.3V operation featuring extremely low clamping voltage and leakage current values. Designed to guard sensitive, low-voltage circuits against damage or latch-up caused by electrostatic discharge, lightning, and other destructive voltage transients, both the SMS3.3 and the SMF3.3 arrays protect up to four signal lines operating at 3.3V.
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5. Compact universal input convertor ranges up to 30W
The new TML series from Traco Power is a range of fully encapsulated AC/DC power modules with output power from 5, 10, 15 and 30W. There are 35 standard models available with single, dual or triple output voltages ranging from 3.3 to 24V DC.
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6. Cells handle heavy recharge cycles
Saft's new VH F nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) cylindrical cell has been developed specifically for applications requiring high-energy rechargeable batteries for use in frequent cycling conditions. The VH F, which Saft believes to offer superior performance compared with any equivalent sized Ni-MH cells currently available on the market, was designed originally to fit electric bicycles and hybrid vehicles.
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7. Three logic outputs from compact regulators
Texas Instruments has developed a pair of triple-output plug-in power solutions that provide three logic-level voltages as low as 1.2V. The modules are designed to provide three regulated low-voltage outputs for mixed logic applications, such as DSPs, ASICs and microprocessors. Both triple-output modules have a 50% smaller footprint than conventional single-output modules, reducing board space and costs.
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8. High-security encoders take transmitters onboard
Microchip's new wireless encoders combine a built-in RF transmitter with the highly secure Keeloq access control system. The 18-pin SOIC rfHCS362G and the 20-pin SSOP rfHCS362F are single-chip, low-cost authentication devices that require minimal external components and offer a "no code development required" system solution for secure authentication.
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9. Lower-cost alternative acquisition line-up
Engineers specifying the widely used National Instruments E Series of data acquisition boards now have a lower-cost alternative, with the launch of a functionally equivalent range from Measurement Computing (MCC). Already creating a big impact in the USA, the new PCI-DAS6025, 6034 and 6035 boards are available in the UK from Adept Scientific. The exact equivalents to their NI counterparts in terms of resolution, sample rate and I/O count, the new boards come with the tagline "the only difference is the price".
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10. Wide DC/DC trim range aids low-voltage coverage
Artesyn Technologies has launched a half-brick 100W DC/DC convertor module that is ideal for powering products employing the latest low-voltage semiconductors. Available with single 5.0, 3.3 or 1.8V outputs, the new EXB100 convertor is a high efficiency synchronous rectifier design that is capable of delivering very high output currents without the need for a heatsink. The 5V model is rated at 20A, while the 3.3 and 1.8V models are rated at 30A.
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BUFFALO ROAMS FREE AT STATELY HOME
Wireless networking from Buffalo Technology has proved the solution to networking challenges imposed by the architecture of Lord Rotherwick's residence at Cornbury Park.
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FIRST ANALOGUE MONITOR AND CONTROL IC FOR DWDM
Available now is the first complete analogue monitoring and control circuit for multichannel applications where high performance and small size are critical.
Texas Instruments, 27 March 2002
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INTERFACE CORE READY FOR 10Gbit ETHERNET
LSI Logic has released a System Packet Interface Level 4 (SPI-4) Phase 2 intellectual-property (IP) core aimed at communications and storage markets.
LSI Logic Europe, 27 March 2002
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HALL-EFFECT SWITCH FOR BATTERY APPLICATIONS
The A32l2 Hall-effect sensor IC, now available from Allegro MicroSystems, is an ultra-sensitive, pole-independent micropower switch with a latched digital output.
Allegro MicroSystems Europe, 27 March 2002
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CHIP DRIVES THREE LEDs FOR BACKLIGHTING
New from Seiko Instruments, the S-8813 Series three-channel white LED driver is a CMOS charge pump IC with a built-in constant-current circuit.
Seiko Instruments, 27 March 2002
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FOUR IN ONE FOR DIGITAL DOWN CONVERTOR
Intersil has a new four-channel digital down convertor that includes four independent channels on a single chip.
Intersil, 28 March 2002
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TCP/IP STACK ADDS INTERNET TO MICROCONTROLLERS
The addition of a very small footprint TCP/IP software stack has added low-overhead Internet connectivity to the NEC 78K0 series of microcontrollers.
NEC Electronics UK, 28 March 2002
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BATTERY-CHARGER ICs PROLONG CELL LIFE
Microchip has entered the Li-ion battery charger market with three devices, each with novel feature sets for high-performance single-cell battery applications.
Arizona Microchip Technology, 28 March 2002
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HIGH-RESOLUTION FREQUENCIES FROM DDS MODULE
The MS-2002 WaveCor DDS module is a CMOS direct digital synthesis device that provides superior frequency resolution and unmatched broadband spurious and phase noise performance.
ITT Industries, Microwave Systems, 28 March 2002
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HIGH SPEED AND FAST SETTLING FROM FEEDBACK AMPS
The AD8091 and AD8092 are single and dual low-cost high-speed voltage-feedback amplifiers designed to operate on +3, +5 or +/-5V supplies.
Analog Devices, 2 April 2002
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MATRIX PROTECTS BASESTATIONS FROM TRANSIENTS
Advance-Galatrek has a new range of transient voltage surge suppressors, specifically intended for installation in mobile basestations.
Advance-Galatrek, 27 March 2002
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GAS CAPSULE PROTECTS COAX SYSTEMS FROM SURGES
Identical in appearance to N or 7/16 format inline coaxial adapters, Radiall's new GDT range of surge protectors incorporate a field replaceable gas capsule between the inner and outer conductors.
Radiall, 2 April 2002
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USB INTERFACE AND MICROCONTROLLER DESIGN KIT
AMI Semiconductor (AMIS) has launched a comprehensive IP-based design and development kit that will significantly simplify the integration of robust USB interfaces into SoC solutions.
AMI Semiconductor, 27 March 2002
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REAL-TIME SUPPORT FOR SCALABLE DSP SYSTEM
OSE Systems has developed a support package for the Atlas3-G4 scalable DSP system from Eonic Solutions.
OSE Systems, 27 March 2002
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MORE SECURITY FOR HIGH-AVAILABILITY EMBEDDED RTOS
Green Hills Software has announced version 4.0 of the Integrity royalty-free real-time operating system for high-availability embedded applications.
Green Hills Software, 27 March 2002
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SIMULATION SOFTWARE TACKLES EMI PHENOMENA
The 2002 version of PAM-CEM Solutions from ESI Group includes many new features for the realistic virtual testing of complex electromagnetic phenomena.
ESI Group, 28 March 2002
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SOFTWARE SUPPORTS LATEST DSP CORES
A new software developer's kit provides further support for the highest performance open architecture DSP core available today.
LSI Logic Europe, 28 March 2002
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ENCLOSURE HAS COMPRESSED RIBS TO KEEP OUT EMI
The die-cast aluminium conForm and conTrol ranges of enclosures from Rolec are specially designed to protect electronic and electrical systems against EMI.
OKW Enclosures, 2 April 2002
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RIGHT-ANGLED M12 CIRCULAR TERMINATES QUICKLY
A new range of right-angled M12 circular connectors featuring the Harax rapid termination system has been introduced by Harting.
Harting, 27 March 2002
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BACKPLANE CONNECTOR KEEPS IT QUIET ABOVE 3.2Gbit/s
The MJ05 compact backplane connector from JAE is designed to deliver high signal integrity in 2mm-pitch 100ohm differential signalling applications.
JAE Europe, 27 March 2002
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ADAPTERS TAKE QFPs UP TO 240 PINS
Two new QFP footprint adapters offer a lower cost alternative to manufacturers' development boards.
Omega Research, 2 April 2002
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RED LASER WRITES TO DVDs
The DL-LS1060 is Sanyo's latest high-output red laser diode, which provides 50mW CW optical power (90mW pulsed), combined with 70C operation in the 658nm wavelength band.
Photonic Products, 2 April 2002
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STABLE LASERS IN VIOLET, BLUE, RED AND INFRA-RED
Available now from Firstsight Vision is the StockerYale Lasiris TEC laser series in violet, blue, red and infra-red.
Firstsight Vision, 2 April 2002
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DC/DC CONVERSION ON AN INDUSTRIAL BUDGET
Acal Power Solutions has a family of 10W DC/DC convertors it claims offers an optimised performance/quality/price ratio for industrial applications.
Acal Power Solutions - PSUs, 28 March 2002
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MODULE SIMPLIFIES MOVEMENT DETECTION DESIGNS
The UTR3 ultrasonic transmitter/receiver from RF Solutions provides a low-cost, drop-in solution for a wide range of movement detection applications.
RF Solutions, 27 March 2002
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MULTIPATH FADING GENERATOR AIDS WIRELESS TESTS
New multipath fading generator software for the Yokogawa range of I/Q signal generators will simplify tests on wireless communication systems and 3GPP applications.
Yokogawa Martron, 27 March 2002
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SPECTRORADIOMETER PUTS LEDS TO THE TEST
New from Glen Spectra, the OL770 high-speed multichannel spectroradiometer from Optronics Laboratories is specifically designed for LED test and measurement applications.
Glen Spectra, 27 March 2002
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PROFILE PROJECTORS COME WITH LENSES FOR FREE
Profile projectors are high-quality inspection instruments that often get forgotten in a world of submicron accuracy and automated video systems that do everything automatically.
Nikon UK, 28 March 2002
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PACKAGE IS STARTER KIT FOR NETWORK CABLE TESTING
Fluke has introduced a package containing a handheld network testing and troubleshooting tool together with an educational and business supporting CD-ROM.
Fluke (UK), 2 April 2002
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