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ELECTRONICSTALK
The Independent Weekly Product Information Guide
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Issue 65: 28 May 2002
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new Products Selection
1. Diversity solution boosts cellular coverage
2. Emulator rips through real-time development
3. Assertion-based verification finds errors early
4. Data acquisition system takes Ethernet onboard
5. Programmable chip combines radio and audio
6. VoIP multiprocessor intgrates six DSPs and memory
7. SoC architecture for terrestrial DTV
8. Fast-slewing op amps keep the power low
9. RTL performance prototyping characterises soft IP
10. Lighting tester provides the whole in one
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Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
Even with the large pinch of salt with which I generally season any market research, this week's survey results from the organisers of the UK Nepcon exhibition make pleasant reading (see below). And the news will be particularly welcome in the beleaguered manufacturing and test equipment sectors.
A cynic (and lord knows I've been accused of being one) would repost "Well they would say that wouldn't they?". But the comparison with similar statistics from the preceding year is compelling.
Last week's editorial comment on the joys of repair and recycling brought more than the usual level of feedback. These ranged from those pointing out that replacement would lead to the use of more modern (and hence more efficient) technology to those who were determined to repair until there was nothing left of the original equipment to repair (rather like my own PC!).
However, none of these responses really addresses the problems of recycling the unwanted equipment, whether it be a completely discarded appliance or a removed and replaced subassembly.
And I must agree with Electronicstalk reader Ron Carter who points out that the practice of shipping discarded equipment to the third world in the name of "appropriate technology" is no longer acceptable. Let's face it, if the developed nations of Europe, the Americas and Asia cannot find a cost effective way of coping with pollution, there is little hope that other nations will be able to afford the solution.
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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SURVEY SHOWS UK MANUFACTURING CONFIDENCE UP
Results from a specially commissioned survey by Reed Exhibitions make encouraging reading for the UK electronics manufacturing industry.
Reed Exhibitions, 27 May 2002
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BROADBAND TAKES CYAN TO EUROPE
Broadband Technology is Cyan Technology's first official European distributor for the company's eCOG1 microcontroller, evaluation board and development tools.
Cyan Technology, 22 May 2002
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US DEMAND LEADS TO CAMBRIDGE EXPANSION
The world's first facility for integrating high-accuracy location software into mobile phones is expanding to meet surging demand from global handset manufacturers.
Cambridge Positioning Systems, 23 May 2002
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SOFTWARE SPONSORSHIP SPEEDS SMALL SATELLITES
Altium is sponsoring the CanX-1 PicoSatellite mission at the University of Toronto's Institute for Aerospace Studies.
Altium, 28 May 2002
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TECHNOLOGY IS NOT ENOUGH FOR MOBILE SUCCESS
The Global mobile Suppliers Association has conducted a poll among its New Ventures Programme membership, reporting a call for more positive thinking in the industry.
GSA - Global Mobile Suppliers Association, 27 May 2002
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DEAL COMBINES 3G TEST HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
The time taken to bring mobile handsets and devices to market is set to reduce by as much as 50% following the signing of a multi-million-dollar agreement between Sasken and Anite.
Anite Telecoms, 28 May 2002
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1. Diversity solution boosts cellular coverage
Semiconductor startup Innovics Wireless has developed a novel diversity solution which increases capacity and datarate and improves coverage in 2.5 and 3G cells, without any modifications to the basestation or infrastructure. Diversity processing can be incorporated into any mobile device. It increases the average datarate available per user by combining signals from two separate antennas, and by making full use of signals that have arrived at the terminal via different paths - for instance after being reflected from buildings or hills.
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2. Emulator rips through real-time development
To help designers of real-time embedded applications to pinpoint and resolve real-time problems quickly and precisely, TI has added the fastest generation of JTAG emulation technology to its real-time eXpressDSP software and development tools. Compatible with previous TI emulators, the new technology features a high-speed real-time data exchange (RTDX) that transfers data bidirectionally between the target processor and the host development platform at more than 2Mbyte/s for unprecedented levels of real-time application visibility. It also offers code download speeds at up to 0.5Mbyte/s, enabling rapid start-up of larger applications.
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3. Assertion-based verification finds errors early
Cadence Design Systems has enhanced its Verification Cockpit offering with new assertion-based verification (ABV) technology supporting the Sugar 2.0 Accellera standard language. Cadence has also announced SystemC open language support, for design and verification in its NC-Sim and open-source TestBuilder products. These moves demonstrate the company's commitment to improve design productivity through solutions based on industry standards and open interfaces.
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4. Data acquisition system takes Ethernet onboard
Keithley Instruments reckons its Model 2701 Ethernet-ready DMM/data acquisition system is the industry's first multipoint measurement and control system that fully integrates instrument-quality, 22bit (6.5-digit) resolution and sensitivity with Ethernet long-distance networking. Precision instrumentation can now be distributed over long distances using a de facto standard communication bus. Users can devote fewer operators and fewer PCs per test station, while realising higher productivity and lower costs.
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5. Programmable chip combines radio and audio
The SAF7730 is a dual-IF car radio and audio DSP claimed to provide excellent radio and audio quality. Developed by Philips, the chip is cost optimised, technically advanced and flexible. User-specific functions can be configured to match the software platform required for the car radio manufacturers' system, providing a high level of product differentiation. By integrating the radio and audio software functions onto one chip, the software radio requires fewer external components, which further reduces costs.
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6. VoIP multiprocessor intgrates six DSPs and memory
The TNETV3010 multiprocessor integrates six ultra-high-performance TMS320C55x DSP cores and carries a full 24Mbit of on-chip SRAM - one of the largest integrated memories available today. More impressively, while consuming 50 times less power, the TNETV3010 contains over three times the transistor count of a high-performance PC processor on a die almost one-fifth the size.
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7. SoC architecture for terrestrial DTV
Zarlink Semiconductor is previewing a novel SoC architecture for terrestrial DTV consumer products with global electronics manufacturers. Zarlink's scaleable SoC architecture integrates six external components - including, for the first time, digital terrestrial demodulators - into one powerful digital TV processor. This innovative architecture will allow customers to cut the size, cost and time-to-market of high performance DTV products.
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8. Fast-slewing op amps keep the power low
Micrel Semiconductor reckons its two latest high-speed op amps provide an order of magnitude improvement in the ratio of slew rate to power consumption when compared with competing devices. The MIC920 and MIC921 are decompensated derivatives of the recently introduced MIC918 and MIC919. The devices combine high slew rates of 3000 and 3200V/us with low power consumption of 550 and 360uA, respectively.
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9. RTL performance prototyping characterises soft IP
Synopsys has introduced an RTL performance prototyping (RPP) flow using Physical Compiler, targeted toward IP providers and IP integrators. Adoption of the new flow enables IP providers to quickly characterise their soft IP against a complete set of end technologies, configurations and floorplans, and also dramatically reduces the time and effort required to integrate this IP into complex SoC designs.
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10. Lighting tester provides the whole in one
Now that the majority of modern lighting designs contain electronic ballasts and starting devices, problems can be encountered when applying AC high voltage flash tests (1500V AC) during routine production line testing. Changes to the BS EN60598 lighting standard have allowed the manufacturer to omit this test, in favour of a DC insulation resistance test. But this creates a problem because the flash test is very good for finding weaknesses in insulation or poor manufacturing procedures (such as wires in contact with the chassis), and this is unlikely using a mere 500V DC insulation resistance test.
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IMPLANT AIDS INCONTINENCE
The Xemics ZoomingADC is playing a key role in a novel medical electronics device for the treatment of mixed urinary incontinence.
Xemics, 28 May 2002
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KYOCERA ESTABLISHES INTENT WITH POCKET COSMO
The Pocket Cosmo next generation PDA from Kyocera is based on Tao's intent universal multimedia platform.
Tao Group, 24 May 2002
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SOFTWARE HELPS BUILD POWERFUL JET ENGINE
GE Aircraft Engines, a division of General Electric Company is using Green Hills Software's Multi development tools to build the world's most powerful jet aircraft engine.
Green Hills Software, 27 May 2002
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DVB-T RECEIVER CHIP PROVIDES DIVERSITY RECEPTION
The L64782 COFDM receiver is the third-generation chip in the family of highly integrated, high-performance solutions for digital terrestrial TV (DTT) broadcast from LSI Logic.
LSI Logic Europe, 22 May 2002
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FRAMER PUTS 10GBIT ETHERNET OVER SONET
Cypress Semiconductor is sampling a single-chip framer that makes it possible to extend 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) LANs over standard Sonet/SDH networks.
Cypress Semiconductor, 22 May 2002
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TOP-END NETWORK SEARCH ENGINES AID INFRASTRUCTURE
New from Cypress Semiconductor, the Ayama family of network search engines (NSEs) is optimised for multiprotocol packet classification and forwarding.
Cypress Semiconductor, 22 May 2002
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CODEC PROVIDES IMPROVED IMAGE COMPRESSION
inSilicon Corp has added the JPEG2000 codec to its existing portfolio of image compression semiconductor intellectual property.
inSilicon Corp, 22 May 2002
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EVEN SMALLER PACKAGE FOR LOV-VOLTAGE LOGIC FAMILY
Texas Instruments has released its Advanced Ultra-Low Voltage CMOS (AUC) logic technology.
Texas Instruments, 22 May 2002
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TRANSIMPEDANCE AMPLIFIER STABILISES 10GBIT SYSTEMS
SiGe Semiconductor has added the SE1050 10Gbit/s transimpedance amplifier (TIA) to its LightCharger portfolio of optical interface components.
SiGe Semiconductor, 22 May 2002
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MULTIPLEXERS SATISFY HIGH-PORT-COUNT DEMANDS
Analog Devices has a new series of 32-channel and dual-16-channel CMOS analogue multiplexer integrated circuits for telecomms network systems.
Analog Devices, 23 May 2002
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INTEGRATED SOLUTION FOR HIGH-SPEED DATA STREAMING
Combining an 800Mbit/s 1394B link layer and PHY controller with a 480Mbit/s USB2.0 PHY, the OXUF922 programmable bridge chip provides a fully integrated solution for high-speed data streaming.
Oxford Semiconductor, 24 May 2002
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RF AMP CUTS NOISE POWER AND COST
The MGA-53543 is an easy-to-use power-efficient high-linearity low-noise RF amplifier IC built using Agilent's leading-edge E-pHEMT technology.
Agilent Technologies, 27 May 2002
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QUAD-CHANNEL CODEC AIDS VOICE OVER BROADBAND
A new family of cost-effective POTS solutions for voice over broadband should enable manufacturers and service providers to quickly deploy enhanced voice capabilities on existing broadband platforms.
Texas Instruments, 27 May 2002
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OVERSAMPLING KEEPS STEREO DAC NOISE DOWN
Rohm has a new high-resolution low-noise stereo digital-to-analogue convertor that combines good frequency response characteristics with low current consumption.
Rohm Electronics (UK), 27 May 2002
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ACCESS CONTROLLER POINTS TOWARDS xDSL SET-TOP BOX
Fujitsu's new KeyStream access controller combines a unique blend of features to make the provision of video services over ADSL or VDSL connections easily realisable.
Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe, 28 May 2002
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BUDGET ENCODERS OFFER POTENTIOMETER REPLACEMENT
A new range of rotary encoders from Radiatron is claimed to provide high reliability alternatives to conventional potentiometers without the cost penalties normally associated with these devices.
Radiatron Components, 24 May 2002
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SHRINKING SAWS SAVE SPACE IN CDMA DESIGNS
Epcos has become the world's first manufacturer of surface wave acoustic components to make IF filters with a footprint of only 7 x 5mm for CDMA mobile phone applications.
Epcos, 24 May 2002
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TANTALUM FROM STOCK
Dubilier has a new range of tantalum capacitors delivering premium grade performance at 20-50% cost savings.
Dubilier, 28 May 2002
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TINY RESISTORS HANDLE UP TO 3kV
The Welwyn Components HVC series of high-voltage chip resistors offers compact sized resistors rated for continuous voltages up to 3kV.
Welwyn Components, 28 May 2002
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ETHERNET-BASED EMULATOR IS MADE FOR SHARING
New from Kane Computing, the Predator-560 is an Ethernet JTAG emulator designed to support the latest TMS320 DSPs from Texas Instruments.
Kane Computing, 23 May 2002
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SIMULATOR MODELS ELECTROMECHANICAL INTERACTIONS
The latest version of Ansoft's Maxwell software is the first integrated simulation environment dedicated to solving complex electromechanical, power-electronic and mechatronic system designs.
Ansoft Corporation Europe, 24 May 2002
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BDM INTERFACE CABLE PROVIDES LOW-COST DEBUGGING
The new Multilink cable from Computer Solutions is an interface that provides low-cost access to the background debug mode on Motorola's 68HCS12 as well as the earlier 68HC12 microcontrollers.
Computer Solutions, 24 May 2002
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PHYSICAL SOFTWARE ADDRESSES SUB-0.13-MICRON ISSUES
Monterey Design Systems has released version 2.1 of its flagship Dolphin physical implementation system to support advanced process technologies of 0.13-micron and beyond.
Monterey Design Systems, 27 May 2002
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RTOS AUTOMATICALLY CREATES INTERNAL RESOURCES
LiveDevices has released version 3.1 of its world-class Realogy Real-Time Architect (RTA) featuring the SSX5 real-time operating system (RTOS).
LiveDevices, 28 May 2002
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KITS SPEED CPCI DEVELOPMENT
Silicon Concepts has announced hardware and software tools to speed development of 32bit, 66MHz CompactPCI/PCI systems and adapters.
Silicon Concepts, 28 May 2002
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SLIMLINE JOYSTICS SQUEEZE IN FOR DENSE CONTROL
Penny and Giles Controls has a new single-axis fingertip-controlled joystick to complement the existing JC100 model.
Penny and Giles Controls, 24 May 2002
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ADAPTED BACKSHELL KEEPS BIG BUNDLES SCREENED
KEC has adapted a miniature 37-way Inotec D-type backshell to accommodate a heavy-duty cable assembly that would not normally fit a standard D backshell.
KEC, 27 May 2002
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DEEPER CABINETS SERVE TO HOUSE MORE
New from Hulasi Metals, Hanut "extra-deep" server cabinets are designed to meet the rack installation and housing requirements of rack-mountable servers and other IT equipment like switches and hubs.
Hulasi Metals, 28 May 2002
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CAGE-CLAMP TERMINALS OFFER EASE OF INSTALLATION
A new range of industrial cage-clamp terminals offers ease of termination as well as the ability to withstand higher voltages.
Harting, 22 May 2002
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CABLE ASSEMBLY RANGE LOOMS LARGE
Genalog can now supply a new low-cost custom cable assembly range, introduced by GTK, for use within brown and white goods.
Genalog, 27 May 2002
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NO SEPARATOR REQUIRED IN CAT 6 NETWORKING CABLE
A novel thinner design of separator-free Cat 6 networking cable has passed the requirements of prEN50173:2001 and prEN50288-6-1:2001.
PIC, 28 May 2002
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SUBCONTRACT MICROMACHINING AIDS MEMS DESIGNERS
Micromachining systems from Oxford Lasers can cut, drill and etch precise microfeatures quickly and cleanly into a wide range of materials used in MEMS and MEOMS applications.
Oxford Lasers, 22 May 2002
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MOUNTER PUTS LARGER COMPONENTS ON LARGER PCBS
Assembleon's release of an enhanced Topaz-X component mounter further strengthens the company's position in the medium-volume SMT assembly marketplace.
Assembléon, 23 May 2002
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HIGH-OUTPUT BLUE LED HAS POWER TO REPLACE ARRAYS
New from AP Technologies is the OD-470 high-output blue LED with a typical emission wavelength of 470nm and output power of 30mW DC.
AP Technologies, 22 May 2002
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CWDM MODULES ENTER FULL PRODUCTION
Finisar's line of coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) modules is now in volume production.
Finisar Corp, 23 May 2002
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LOW-PROFILE CONVERTORS FRONT DISTRIBUTED POWER
UHiTek Power has a new series of low-profile AC/DC convertors for use in modular distributed power systems.
HiTek Power, 23 May 2002
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COMPACT MODULE COMBINES GSM WITH GPS
Available now from Falcom is the A2D-SI-900/1800(1900) combined GSM/GPRS/GPS embedded OEM module.
Falcom, 23 May 2002
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CARRIER PUTS DSP ON PCI VIA VIRTUAL FIFOS
Hunt Engineering has released HEPC9, a PCI format Heron module carrier, for the Heron DSP range.
Hunt Engineering, 24 May 2002
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COMPACTPCI AND VME BOARDS TAKE WINDOWS XP EMBEDDED
Concurrent Technologies is supporting the Windows XP Embedded operating system across its range of high-performance CompactPCI and VME boards, including the latest 1.2GHz Pentium III processor-M base
Concurrent Technologies, 24 May 2002
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BLUETOOTH AND WI-FI COME TOGETHER
Intersil and Silicon Wave have developed the world's first mini-PCI card reference design that allows manufacturers to combine Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (802.11b) wireless connectivity.
Intersil, 28 May 2002
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HIGH-BANDWIDTH PGA BOOSTS ACQUISITION PERFORMANCE
The latest data-acquisition card from Adlink features a novel programmable gain amplifier to overcome the traditional problems of acquiring signals faster than 500kHz.
Adlink Technology, 22 May 2002
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BLUETOOTH INTEROPERABILITY TESTING IN SPAIN
Cetecom has set up Europe's first Bluetooth interoperability testing laboratory.
Cetecom, 24 May 2002
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AMPLIFIER IN DRIVE TO TEST 40GBIT/S SYSTEMS
The Anritsu A3H2406 43.5Gbit/s optical modulator driver amplifier is primarily intended for R and D applications in the emerging 40Gbit/s market.
Anritsu (UK), 24 May 2002
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CURRENT MONITOR CHECKS UP ON THREE-PHASE SUPPLIES
The EL040 is a three-channel AC current monitoring device from Pico Technology.
Pico Technology, 28 May 2002
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MPEG TEST SYSTEM AIMS TOWARDS INTERACTIVE TV
Tektronix has enhanced its MTS300 MPEG test system to provide more in-depth analysis capabilities and also include functionality that will enable the development of interactive television.
Tektronix, 28 May 2002
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