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Issue 67: 11 June 2002
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* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new Products Selection
1. Fingerprint board isn't fooled by phoney fingers
2. Tiny module is complete Bluetooth 1.1 reference
3. Digital RF enables sub-$4 single-chip Bluetooth
4. I2C switches aren't confused by addresses
5. Monitor keeps tabs on static control measures
6. Transceiver cuts DWDM cost, size and power budgets
7. Rework system focuses on array packages
8. Web-based access to revision-controlled IP library
9. Driver puts grey scales on organic LEDs
10. Novel cooling scheme shrinks CPU heatsinks
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Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
It's exhibition season again on both sides of the Atlantic, with the monster Design Automation Conference in New Orleans and the ever-growing Bluetooth World Congress in Amsterdam.
And for the benefit of those of us who can't raise either the budget or the enthusiasm to travel, both organisers have created websites, but seemingly with different agendas.
Top marks go to DAC (www.dac.com). Although some of the typography may be a little hard to read (even at 1024 x 768 on a 17in monitor), this site really does offer a real alternative to going to the show. There is a wealth of information, both in terms of products and technology.
Best of all is the conference section, where almost all papers are available as text, PowerPoint files and as video. (But don't even contemplate the video if you don't have a broadband connection.)
"Bluetooth wireless technology is coming of age" is the proud boast on the website for the Amsterdam show (www.ibctelecoms.com/bluetoothcongress). But, unfortunately even now, the day before the show begins, the main focus of the site appears to be in selling the show, both to exhibitors and to delegates.
On the plus side the typography is clear and beautifully presented. But there is no doubt that the organisers are trying to get you to register for the exhibition… or to pay up to attend the conference.
I can only hope that more information will be freely available after the show, as despite its brave boasts, Bluetooth certainly has not come of age yet, and needs as much publicity as possible.
If I can be mischievous for a moment, one interesting sidebar to the Bluetooth website can be found in the analysis of the attendance at last year's event (held in the millionaires' playground of Monaco). Most exhibitions would be keen to show that technical staff were in abundance. However, 35% of those attending the 2001 Bluetooth World Congress fell into the "CEO/Director/VP/President" category.
Perhaps moving the show to Amsterdam will redress the balance.
I hope you find this issue of our weekly newsletter useful. We currently have almost 7000 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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NAZOMI SUES ARM FOR JAVA PATENT INFRINGEMENT
Nazomi Communications has filed a patent infringement suit against ARM.
Nazomi Communications, 7 June 2002
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NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR BACK IN THE BLACK
National Semiconductor has reported net income of $17.1 million on revenues of $419.5 million, or nine cents per share for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2002, which ended on 26th May 2002.
National Semiconductor, 10 June 2002
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BRIGHTCOM TEAMS UP WITH RF MICRO DEVICES
RF Micro Devices and BrightCom Technologies are to offer a complete Bluetooth solution comprising RFMD's RF2968 transceiver and BrightCom's IntelliBlue chips and BrightCore software.
BrightCom Technologies, 11 June 2002
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LYNUXWORKS BECOMES CAH-FLOW POSITIVE
LynuxWorks has reported sequential quarter over quarter revenue growth for Q3 fiscal year 2002 and Q4 fiscal year 2002 (ending 30th April 2002).
LynuxWorks, 6 June 2002
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MENTOR CLOSES IN ON INNOVEDA ACQUISITION
Mentor Graphics has completed its cash tender offer for the shares of common stock of Innoveda at a price of $3.95 per share.
Mentor Graphics UK, 7 June 2002
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EMBEDDED SYSTEMS PAPER WINS TOP DAC AWARD
A paper co-authored by LISATek technologists and their colleagues at the Aachen University of Technology, Germany, has been selected as the best paper in the embedded systems category at DAC.
LISATek, 7 June 2002
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FAREWELL TO EMCO ELECTRONICS
Emco Electronics will now officially trade as Global Display Solutions, with effect from 10th June 2002.
Global Display Solutions, 11 June 2002
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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1. Fingerprint board isn't fooled by phoney fingers
Parvus Corp is developing modular fingerprint identification hardware for embedded computer applications in co-operation with Fujitsu Microelectronics America (FMA). Intended for biometrics-based security, Parvus' fingerprint sensor hardware implements Fujitsu's MBF solid-state fingerprint sensors on the stackable, compact PC/104 form factor (90 x 96mm). The embeddable board design also integrates a heartbeat sensor (to prevent unauthorised access via a false finger) and direct ISAbus interface to the Fujitsu chip (versus only a parallel port connection).
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2. Tiny module is complete Bluetooth 1.1 reference
New from BrightCom Technologies, Elara is an ultra-small reference design of a complete Bluetooth 1.1-compliant module. Measuring only 17 x 32 x 5mm, the Elara Bluetooth application module is based on BrightCom's new IntelliBlue BIC2102 application processor, along with an RF module and up to 1Mbyte of Flash memory. This "daughterboard" design easily connects to a customer's system board via a system connector and is compact enough to be built into a small product, such as an HID peripheral, serial dongle, host or device USB dongle or a PCM/CVSD voice module for an audio headset and gateway.
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3. Digital RF enables sub-$4 single-chip Bluetooth
Texas Instruments reckons the BRF6100 is the first single-chip Bluetooth solution to integrate a digital RF processor and Bluetooth baseband on one chip to reduce cost and minimise board space. The BRF6100 is the first implementation of TI's digital RF architecture and uses TI's standard 0.13-micron, copper CMOS manufacturing process to deliver considerable advantages over existing Bluetooth RF technology. By designing a digital RF CMOS architecture, TI has removed many of the challenges associated with current RF devices.
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4. I2C switches aren't confused by addresses
Philips has developed the first family of I2C-controlled switches that can connect multiple devices with the same I2C address on a single bus - a task that previously required multiple I2C buses or bus switches. By using Philips' PCA954x I2C switches, design engineers can greatly simplify board layouts for cost savings and additional flexibility. This breakthrough product is significant because of the wide range of applications in the computing, communication, telecomms, networking, industrial and consumer markets that depend on sharing one I2C bus with multiple devices with the same I2C address.
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5. Monitor keeps tabs on static control measures
Static Control Components' dual-wire constant wrist strap monitor has been designed to ensure that ESD control is working by constantly testing the connection integrity of the person, the wristband, the wrist strap's coiled cord and bench mat connections. Moreover it simplifies compliance and record keeping for quality assurance programmes and reduces production costs by eliminating the need to check wrist straps at the start of each shift. The system is automatically activated when a wrist strap is connected to the remote jack point, a green light showing safe conditions and a red light and warning tone signalling unsafe conditions.
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6. Transceiver cuts DWDM cost, size and power budgets
The Finisar FTR-1631 transceiver offers DWDM transport with dramatically lower power and cost in a standard pluggable GBIC package. Using Finisar's advanced optical technology, the FTR-1631 is designed expressly for service providers deploying DWDM networking equipment in metropolitan access and core networks. Also, the new transceiver opens up a new possibility for LAN equipment makers with GBIC ports to use DWDM transport for optical networking applications.
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7. Rework system focuses on array packages
The APR-5000 array package rework system is an advanced, versatile system offering the repeatability, accuracy and thermal control essential for the safe and effective rework of today's leading-edge BGA, CSP, land grid array (LGA), micro SMD, micro-lead frame (MLF) and bumped chip component packages. Capable of handling boards up to 203 x 254mm (8 x 10in) with a placement accuracy to 0.0254mm (0.001in) and interconnection pitches as low as 0.3mm, the APR-5000 array package rework system is ideal for reworking smaller PCBs such as cellphones and laptop computers.
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8. Web-based access to revision-controlled IP library
The QuickUse Repository is an off-the-shelf IP repository based on the proven QuickUse Development System knowledge management infrastructure from Mentor Graphics. The QuickUse Repository provides a web-based design data management system to enable enterprise-wide IP management, distribution and qualification for improved design reuse efficiency and product quality. Mentor Graphics also announced that Agere Systems, the world's second-ranked ASIC provider, has adopted the QuickUse Repository as the IP infrastructure for its global design teams.
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9. Driver puts grey scales on organic LEDs
Clare has developed the industry's first grey-scale organic light emitting diode (OLED) controller for commercial markets. The new MXED301 row and column driver/controller combination - designed for all monochrome, passive-matrix OLED displays - features a 128-column current-sourcing anode driver and 80 common-cathode row drivers, supports standard digital interfaces and connects directly to OLED display panels.
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10. Novel cooling scheme shrinks CPU heatsinks
The SkyJet CPU cooler from JMC Products features Agilent's patented dual-pass airflow architecture. The SkyJet is designed specifically for future Intel Pentium 4 desktop and server processors, up to 75W. JMC's new heatsink assembly transfers heat more efficiently due to its advanced cooling capabilities. The SkyJet is a radial-fin heatsink that uses dual-pass airflow by taking air in from the top and all sides of the heatsink, creating a vacuum and expelling added airflow through the bottom of the heatsink.
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SONAR AND DOLPHIN SPEED ZORAN CHIP TO TAPE-OUT
Against a challenging timeline, Zoran Corp was able to tape out an advanced multimedia DVD SoC in only 8 days from its last netlist change.
Monterey Design Systems, 6 June 2002
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ARCHITECT AIDS REAL-TIME CONTROL OF ENGINE VALVES
Compact Dynamics has used LiveDevices' Realogy Real-Time Architect and Embedinet solutions to realise a preproduction version of its new TCP/IP-enabled electronic valve control system.
LiveDevices, 7 June 2002
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SoC TAPE-OUT SUCCESS FOR CANON
Canon has successfully used Synplicity's Synplify ASIC synthesis software to tape out a complex system-on-chip design.
Synplicity, 11 June 2002
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CUSTOMISED ENCLOSURES SPEED PANEL PRODUCTION
Customised sheet-steel enclosures from Sarel have made it possible for one of the UK's most experienced panel builders, to manufacture 500 control panels in just eight weeks.
Sarel, 10 June 2002
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SYNTHESISER KEEPS WIRELESS SYSTEMS QUIET
The ADF4252 is a novel PLL synthesiser that creates state-of-the-art local oscillators for the up- and down-conversion of RF signals in wireless applications.
Analog Devices, 6 June 2002
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PWM CHIP PROVIDES FLEXIBLE DC MOTOR CONTROL
Designed for pulsewidth modulated current control of DC motors, the A3948 from Allegro MicroSystems can deliver a continuous output current up to +/-1.5 A and an operating voltage up to 50V.
Allegro MicroSystems Europe, 6 June 2002
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MICROCONTROLLER PUTS FLASH TO LOW-POWER USES
Hitachi has released the first member of its H8/300L super low power series of microcontrollers to combine on-chip Flash with low power consumption.
Hitachi Europe, 7 June 2002
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TWO AMPS IN ONE HANDLE ALL CELLULAR AUDIO
The LM4854 is an integrated Boomer stereo headphone amplifier and mono speaker amplifier ideally suited for small portable electronics such as cellular phones, PDAs and notebook computers.
National Semiconductor, 7 June 2002
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COMPLEX LOGIC RANGE GOES EVEN WIDER
Lattice Semiconductor has released the first member of its 2.5V ispMACH 5000B family, the 256-macrocell ispMACH 5256B.
Lattice Semiconductor UK, 7 June 2002
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NO HEATSINK NEEDED FOR MULTIPHASE POWER CONVERTORS
Using the latest multiphase switching technology, Texas Instruments has developed the industry's first surface-mountable high-current multiphase power convertors.
Texas Instruments, 7 June 2002
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SINGLE CHIP IS READY-TO-RUN OEM ETHERNET SWITCH
New from LSI Logic, the StreamPack L64524 is a single-chip managed Ethernet switch platform.
LSI Logic Europe, 11 June 2002
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RECTIFIERS SQUEEZE 35A RATING INTO SIL PACKAGE
The latest addition to the range of bridge rectifiers from Rectron is the industry's first 35A bridge rectifier in a single inline package.
Rectron Europe, 11 June 2002
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MOSFET RELAYS PROTECT MODEMS FROM SURGES
Omron has a range of 120mA current limiting MOSFET relays with fast turn on and turn off times to protect line interface equipment such as modems against line voltage and current surges.
Omron Electronics, 7 June 2002
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RADIAL ELECTROLYTICS SPAN A WIDE VOLTAGE RANGE
Two new working voltage values of 63 and 100V DC have been added to the RZ series of radial lead electrolytic capacitors from Nichicon (Europe).
Nichicon (Europe), 10 June 2002
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SURFACE MOUNT RESISTORS TAKE ON NEW TASKS
Welwyn Components is finding specialist new applications for its ranges of standard and custom surface mount resistors.
TT Electronics Welwyn Components, 11 June 2002
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REAL-TIME KERNEL SUPPORTS AUTOMOTIVE PROCESSOR
The OSE real-time kernel has been integrated into the Micronas ARM7 based evaluation platform for the CDC 32xxG automotive controller family.
OSE Systems, 6 June 2002
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DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM SPEEDS GATEWAY DESIGNS
IDT and Jungo Software Technologies have jointly developed a platform optimised for wireless LAN, and SOHO and residential gateways.
IDT, 7 June 2002
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DEVELOPMENT KIT SPEEDS REAL-TIME DEPLOYMENT
The HighWire 400p/M DKV is a developers kit for the Wind River Systems VxWorks real-time operating system.
SBE, 7 June 2002
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SPICE TOOL ADDRESSES GIGABIT DATARATE DEVICES
Ansoft will showcase Spicelink version 5.0 next week at the Design Automation Conference (DAC) in New Orleans.
Ansoft Corporation Europe, 7 June 2002
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GRAPHICS ENGINE TURNS CELLPHONE INTO GAMES CONSOLE
TTPCom has demonstrated its wireless gaming application (G-WGE) on its InTouch mobile phone platform, achieving a handheld console like experience on a mass-market mobile phone.
TTPCom, 7 June 2002
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PLATFORM CUTS LINECARD DEVELOPMENT WORK
Legerity and Clare have unveiled a new foreign exchange office (FXO) evaluation platform that will reduce the system-level cost, board space and development time for trunk interface linecards.
Clare, 7 June 2002
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TOOLS ENABLE PORTABLE MULTIMEDIA ON SH-MOBILE
Metrowerks reckons its CodeWarrior development tools for the intent media platform is the first third-party development toolsuite to support Hitachi's new SH-Mobile series.
Metrowerks Europe, 10 June 2002
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RUGGED CHESTS FORM ECONOMICAL HOUSINGS
Strongbox has a new range of equipment chests that forms an ideal low-cost portable housing system for small audiovisual or background music systems and similar applications.
Strongbox Broadcast Products, 6 June 2002
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LCD SWITCH GETS THE BLUES
Foremost Components has launched a novel mono, dual and multicolour LCD switch incorporating blue colour.
Foremost Components, 7 June 2002
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KEYPADS KEEP OUT VANDALS AND WATER
Foremost Components has launched a range of waterproof vandal-resistant keypads.
Foremost Components, 10 June 2002
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SMART BLOWER KEEPS CABINETS COOL
NMB Minebea added an intelligent 220mm unit to its comprehensive range of radial blowers, which includes devices from 190 to 280mm diameter.
NMB-Minebea, 10 June 2002
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FIVE WIRES ARE BETTER THAN FOUR FOR TOUCH SCREENS
A new five-wire resistive touch-screen controller from eGalax provides advanced software designs, which are compliant with USB and RS232 interfaces and various hardware operating systems.
eGalax, 11 June 2002
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PANEL METERS MAKE A BETTER DISPLAY OF COLOUR
Red Lion's popular PAX range of panel meters has been expanded to include a number of new features including a variable intensity display and a Profibus communication option.
Red Lion Controls, 7 June 2002
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HORIZONTAL BACKPLANES FIT "PIZZABOX" CPCI SUBRACKS
Kaparel has launched a new range of 1, 2 and 4U horizontal CompactPCI backplanes for use in smaller 19in horizontal 1-4U high subracks.
Kaparel Corp, 6 June 2002
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CONNECTORS ENSURE CLOSE BOARD STACKING
FCI has expanded its Conan range of PCB stacking connectors to cover six different parallel board spacings up to 7mm.
FCI, 6 June 2002
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MIXED-CONTACT D-SUBMINIATURE CONNECTOR FAMILY
Harting has released an extensive mixed-contact D-subminiature connector family.
Harting, 7 June 2002
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SOCKETS INTEGRATE MAGNETICS FOR GIGABIT INTEGRITY
Pulse has three new PulseJack connector sockets with integrated magnetics which extend the family's data handling capability into the gigabit (1000Base-TX) range.
Pulse, 7 June 2002
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FIBRES FEATURE OPTICAL PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS
Pirelli Telecom Cables and Systems has improved the specifications of its standard single-mode, MagniLight and FreeLight optical fibres.
Pirelli, TLC Cables and Optical Fibres, 7 June 2002
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FINE-PITCH HARNESS SYSTEM SAVES SPACE INSIDE
The 1.25mm pitch Mini Mill wire harnessing connector system from Molex saves about 45% of PCB real estate compared with similar 2mm pitch versions.
Molex UK, 10 June 2002
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SOLVENT DISPENSERS SAVE ON SPLASHES
Kaisertech has a new range of antisplash solvent dispensers to manually dispense alcohol, acetone, isopropanol, ethanol, methanol, thinners and any other liquid normally applied with a swab.
Kaisertech, 7 June 2002
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RAPID PROTOTYPE PCBs PRODUCED FOR FREE
PCB manufacturer Speedboard is trialling the latest fast-turn PCB prototyping technology in a collaborative venture with Kwikboard Technologies.
Speedboard, 10 June 2002
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FAST TRACK TO PROTOTYPING SMT BOARDS
FastTrack from Surtech Interconnection is a quick-turnround prototyping system for complex surface-mount or mixed-technology boards using BGA packages and other fine-pitch devices.
Surtech Interconnection, 11 June 2002
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ENCLOSED SUPPLIES AID SAFE ACCESS
Ultimate Renaissance has a range of small-footprint enclosed 20W power supplies for use in security or emergency systems, or other applications needing regular service access inside the cabinet.
Ultimate Renaissance, 7 June 2002
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HIGH-DENSITY 75W CONVERTOR RUNS COOLER
Housed in a compact quarter-brick package, the latest 75W dual-output isolated DC/DC convertor from C and D Technologies provides the industry's highest power density.
C&D Technologies (NCL), 7 June 2002
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KIT AIDS "ROLL-YOUR-OWN" PXI CONTROLLERS
According to Ines, anyone can create their own embedded PXI controllers using the new POK-900 PXI controller kit.
Ines, 6 June 2002
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PENTIUM III SBC TAKES ON NETWORKING APPLICATIONS
The latest PCI 64bit/66MHz full-sized SBC from Advantech is designed to address the most demanding network applications.
Advantech (UK), 11 June 2002
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OPTICAL TESTER TAKES ON 10Gbit/s SYSTEMS
Tektronix has made significant additions and enhancements to its proven family of modular optical test systems.
Tektronix, 6 June 2002
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TESTER SOUNDS GOOD FOR BLUETOOTH AUDIO DEVICES
Anritsu has added the MT8852A to its family of Bluetooth test sets for design proving and production test.
Anritsu (UK), 7 June 2002
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ENTRY LEVEL SOUND AND VIBRATION ANALYSER
A novel easy-to-use sound and vibration analyser provides quick, cost-effective solutions for sound and vibration measurement, analysis and troubleshooting applications.
Bruel & Kjaer UK, 11 June 2002
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