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ELECTRONICSTALK
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Issue 66: 4 June 2002
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* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new Products Selection
1. Software-controlled management saves handheld life
2. Low noise floor aids accelerometer tilt resolution
3. Verification system crosses clock domains
4. Reference design puts Bluetooth on USB ports
5. DWDM transceiver has hot-pluggable bonus
6. Handheld analyser gains further GPRS capability
7. Happy birthday - have a free modem
8. Chipset aids cost-effective Sonet/SDH upgrades
9. Coaxial lightning protector keeps surges down
10. Novel controller cuts costs of capacitive screens
* New Technical Articles and Case Studies
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Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
Today, for once, I fully intend to be mercifully brief. For while I fully appreciate that Electronicstalk is increasingly becoming a global resource, at the same time I appreciate that most of you are off enjoying part two of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of our own Queen Elizabeth II.
And while Electronicstalk would never be so parochial as to take the day off on a UK Public Holiday, it is worth mentioning that pretty much all of what we now know as the global electronics industry has come into being during the last 50 years.
What's more, with the average tenure in our business measured more in months, 50 years is a heck of a long time to hold down the same job.
So join me please in raising a glass and proposing a toast: "The Queen, God bless her".
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.
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SOLID STATE SUPPLIES TAKES OVER STEATITE
Kent based specialist semiconductor distributor Solid State Supplies has acquired Steatite for GBP 1.5 million (Eur 2.3 million).
Solid State Supplies, 29 May 2002
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SIROYAN TAKES IT TO THE VALLEY
Siroyan has expanded its international presence with the opening of a new facility at the heart of the USA's Silicon Valley.
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ANSOFT FIGURES MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Ansoft Corp has revealed its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended 30th April 2002.
Ansoft Corporation Europe, 30 May 2002
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AWARD NOMINATION FOR CDT
Cambridge Display Technology has been named by The Royal Academy of Engineering as one of the four finalists for the MacRobert Award.
Cambridge Display Technology, 29 May 2002
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SILVER MEDAL FOR BOOKHAM'S RICKMAN
Dr Andrew Rickman, Chairman Bookham Technology, has won a prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Silver Medal for his outstanding contribution to British engineering.
Bookham Technology, 29 May 2002
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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1. Software-controlled management saves handheld life
The PMU+ is a single-chip power management unit with a real-time software control feature that can reduce power consumption by up to 70% in smart phones and wireless PDAs. This software-control feature allows the Philips PMU+ to continuously adjust voltages throughout a handheld device minimising power consumption and extending battery life. A wireless PDA or smart phone using the PMU+ could run up to three times longer.
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2. Low noise floor aids accelerometer tilt resolution
An ultra-low-noise device is the latest in the successful line of standard submicron CMOS accelerometers from Memsic. Because of its low noise floor and high degree of accuracy, the new accelerometer has proven to be well suited for automotive applications - such as car alarms, rollover, and navigational devices - and in consumer electronics, such as PDAs, cellphones and global positioning systems (GPS).
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3. Verification system crosses clock domains
Real Intent has added formal clock intent verification to its flagship electronic design verification system Verix. Assertion-based formal clock intent verification analyses and exhaustively verifies the stability and correctness of data transfer between clock domains. Clock Intent verification automatically identifies the clock domains and the hazards for signals crossing those domains. It further advises the designer about appropriate assertions to formally verify the data transfer. All the user needs to supply is the RTL and to identify clocks.
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4. Reference design puts Bluetooth on USB ports
Widcomm and Texas Instruments have unveiled a new Bluetooth USB dongle reference design providing easy-to-use, low-cost Bluetooth functionality for electronic devices. The reference design combines USB plug-and-play with fully embedded Bluetooth functionality. The Widcomm/TI dongle allows wireless connectivity between a PC and peripherals, printers, or mobile phones and provides Bluetooth functionality without the need for software installation and configuration.
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5. DWDM transceiver has hot-pluggable bonus
Agilent Technologies has developed the industry's first hot-pluggable dense wavelength division multiplex (DWDM) transceiver. The new device, slated for customer delivery later this year, will allow network service providers to plug in a DWDM transceiver exactly when and where it's needed, and at any wavelength, reducing inventory costs. The transceiver will also eliminate system downtime during upgrades and service calls. And its multirate operation (from 155Mbit/s to 2.7Gbit/s) allows operators to offer flexible service.
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6. Handheld analyser gains further GPRS capability
NetTest has added further GPRS network testing features to its Lite 3000 series of handheld network testing instruments for fixed and mobile networks, positioning it as the first in its class to offer all-level signalling decoding of the GPRS Abis interface protocol. The new release will enable GPRS Abis interface testing on both the Lite 3000E and Lite 3000, making the Lite 3000 series the most complete handheld test solution for the installation and maintenance of GSM and GPRS, with solutions optimised to individual customer needs.
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7. Happy birthday - have a free modem
Jekyll Electronic Technology is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its successful Telemodem intelligent line-powered modem. To celebrate, the company is offering a Telemodem2 to any industry user who wants to experience the benefits of an instant remote communications link and zero power operation.
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8. Chipset aids cost-effective Sonet/SDH upgrades
PMC-Sierra reckons its Chess-III chipset establishes a new benchmark for technology and innovation in aggregating, grooming and transporting 2.5 and 10Gbit/s metro services. Chess-III simplifies design and network management and substantially reduces carrier systems costs. The chipset enables OEMs to leverage deployed line cards into new and more advanced systems, thereby preserving existing service provider investment and infrastructure.
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9. Coaxial lightning protector keeps surges down
The DSX-D coaxial lightning protector is a weatherproof passive filter design with DC blocking from surge-side centre pin to equipment-side centre pin. The device is a drop-in replacement for any cellular or PCS protector in an application that does not require DC on the centre conductor. Comprehensive testing has shown low surge throughout, measuring significantly less than 10uJ at 30kA (8/20us waveform).
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10. Novel controller cuts costs of capacitive screens
eGalax has developed a novel low-cost capacitive touch screen controller. Capacitive touch screens are completely immune to environmental contaminants like water, dust, dirt and grease. This makes them more durable and reliable than other types of touch screen, and consequently they have traditionally been more expensive than resistive systems. Touch screen manufacturers can easily include the new controller in their existing designs.
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DSP EFFECTIVELY TRIPLES VoP PORT CAPACITY
Sonus Networks has implemented TI's DSP technologies in its carrier-class media gateway, the GSX9000 open services switch.
Texas Instruments, 30 May 2002
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WEBSITE IS "SILENT SALESMAN"
The quality of DEK's multifeatured website has been validated once more by winning a new customer order practically on its own.
DEK Printing Machines, 31 May 2002
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TECHNOLOGICAL BREAKTHROUGH IN SILICON TUNERS
Philips has developed a novel silicon tuner solution for consumer electronics applications.
Philips Semiconductors, 29 May 2002
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VIDEO PREAMPS TAKE ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS ONBOARD
National Semiconductor has three new CMOS video preamplifiers with internal on screen display (OSD) for CRT monitors.
National Semiconductor, 29 May 2002
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ENHANCED PACKAGING RAISES BRIDGE DIODE RELIABILITY
Shindengen's new bridge diodes feature an optimised leadframe construction for enhanced thermal radiation, to deliver improved reliability in service.
Shindengen UK, 29 May 2002
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SMALLEST CLAIM FOR DELTA-SIGMA ADC
According to Texas Instruments, the ADS1100 is the industry's smallest (SOT23-6) 16bit delta-sigma analogue-to-digital convertor.
Texas Instruments, 30 May 2002
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POWER CONTROL FAMILY GOES FOR MOBILE MARKET
Intersil is aiming for the notebook and handheld appliance markets with its latest range of processor-specific Endura mobile-optimised power control ICs.
Intersil, 31 May 2002
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ELECTROLYTICS TAKE HIGH RIPPLE CURRENTS
Featuring an extended working voltage of 10 to 450V DC, which gives 42 additional ratings, the PB series is a miniature high-ripple long-life range of electrolytic capacitors.
Nichicon (Europe), 29 May 2002
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NO MULTIPLICATION CUTS OSCILLATOR JITTER
Fox Electronics has introduced a device it claims to be the industry's first and only 300MHz programmable oscillator.
Fox Electronics, 30 May 2002
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COMPACT DELAY LINE BEATS ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
New from EMC Technology is the SloWave delay line.
Smiths Interconnect - EMC Technology, 31 May 2002
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HELICAL FILTERS FOR SATELLITE BROADCASTING
Euroquartz Group has a new range of UHF helical filters designed specifically for satellite broadcasting applications.
Euroquartz, 3 June 2002
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RESISTANCE TO GREEN DIRECTIVE ELIMINATES BeO
Two Smiths Interconnect companies, Florida RF Labs and EMC Technology, have released a full line of aluminium nitride (AlN) resistive products.
Smiths Interconnect - RF Florida Labs, 3 June 2002
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SIMULATION KIT AIDS BASESTATION DESIGN
Ansoft has successfully implemented and verified Motorola's MET LDMOS model design kit for use with its Serenade 8.7 nonlinear circuit simulator.
Ansoft Corporation Europe, 31 May 2002
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OBSERVED COVERAGE BOOSTS SMART SoC VERIFICATION
Synopsys reckons VCS 7.0 is the first comprehensive smart verification solution to address increasing SoC verification challenges.
Synopsys, 3 June 2002
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LINUX SOLUTIONS FOR MALTA DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
TimeSys Corp has released a complete suite of embedded Linux solutions for Malta development boards using the MIPS32 4Kc and MIPS64 5Kc processor cores.
TimeSys Corp, 4 June 2002
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DEVELOPMENT HELP FOR USB ON THE GO
Philips Electronics has released one of the semiconductor industry's first complete Universal Serial Bus (USB) On-The-Go (OTG) system developers' kits.
Philips Semiconductors, 4 June 2002
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SWITCH TO A METAL BEZEL
The popular Idec HW series of 22.5mm control units has been expanded further to include metal bezelled versions.
Idec Europe, 30 May 2002
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LEDs DROP IN TO REPLACE FILAMENT LAMPS
New from Marl International is the 238 series of bipolar filament replacement bulbs.
Marl International, 31 May 2002
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SMALL FAN IS EVEN COOLER UNDER PRESSURE
Offering increased flow rate at high pressures, Papst's 414JHH fan offers a cooling solution for low-profile cabinet applications.
Papst, 31 May 2002
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FLEXIBLE KEY SYSTEM FOR ENCLOSURE LOCKS
The EMKA Fort range includes barrels, cam-locks and special locks with the unique and flexible Fort key system, all using standard UK mounting hole dimensions of 16.6 x 19.1mm.
EMKA UK, 4 June 2002
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MID-SIZE ENCLOSURE PLUGS A GAP IN THE RANGE
The latest addition to APW's IMnet family is the IMnet 610, a 12, 17 and 22U high entry-level but fully featured floor standing mid-sized enclosure aimed at the SME sector.
APW Electronics - Enclosures, 4 June 2002
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CONTACTS FOR SECURITY, PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY
ODU has designed a range of single contacts for applications requiring very secure contact coupled with low insertion force.
ODU UK, 29 May 2002
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NO SOLDERING FOR EASY TWO-PART COAX CONNECTION
Times Microwave Systems has two new solder-free EZ two-piece N-type connectors that are ideal for use with its LMR-900-DB and LMR-900-FR flexible low loss 1.6cm 50ohm coaxial cables.
Smiths Interconnect - Times Microwave, 3 June 2002
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HALOGEN-FREE RIBBONS RUN TO 150C
Satisfying the growing need for halogen-free cables, Ansley 191 features a high operating temperature capability of 150C in an industry-standard 1.27mm flat ribbon cable.
Tyco Electronics UK, 4 June 2002
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THICK FILM EXPERTISE TREADS A FINE LINE
The Apta Group (formerly HMP Europe) has developed a number of different thick film substrate technologies and manufacturing techniques.
Apta Group, 31 May 2002
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PCB ASSEMBLY OPERATION ADDS WEIGHT TO DISTRIBUTION
Independent UK distributor Anglia Components has expanded its range of capabilities with the opening of a PCB assembly facility.
Anglia, 31 May 2002
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SUPPLIES TAKE ON WORKSTATIONS AND SERVERS
Available now from NMB Minebea, the IT002A and SD023A power supplies are designed for the workstation and network server markets.
NMB-Minebea, 30 May 2002
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NO THERMAL SPACEMANSHIP IN COMPACT CONVERTORS
Datel reckons the latest additions to its long-standing A-series represent the state of the art for standard 2in square DC/DC convertors.
Datel (UK), 31 May 2002
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COMPUTING POWER AND NETWORK THROUGHPUT ON ONE SBC
The NuPRO-840 is a Pentium 4 full-sized CPU card with Gigabit Ethernet from Adlink Technology.
Adlink Technology, 29 May 2002
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WEB-BASED CALIBRATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Livingston's web-based calibration management system has proved a valuable and popular tool for customers by dramatically relieving the burden of managing the calibration process.
Livingston UK, 29 May 2002
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MULTIMETER DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR METROLOGISTS
The new Fluke 8508A reference multimeter is an 8.5-digit resolution instrument with superior accuracy over a wide range of measurements.
Fluke Precision Measurement, 3 June 2002
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FLEXIBLE ACQUISITION FAMILY SHOWS ITS INTELLIGENCE
Amplicon has a new family of data acquisition boards, providing a smart, space-saving solution.
Amplicon Liveline, 3 June 2002
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POWER STANDARD AIDS TEST AND CALIBRATION
Fluke describes its new 6100A electrical power standard as the first truly universal power standard.
Fluke Precision Measurement, 4 June 2002
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