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ELECTRONICSTALK
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for Electronics Engineers
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Issue 76: 13 August 2002
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new Products Selection
1. CMOS sensors cut camera costs
2. Variable optical attenuator prevents system damage
3. StarFabric backplanes offer migration path
4. Blower aims to cool hot spots
5. Signal-integrity tools tackle nanometre crosstalk
6. Six independent ADCs in one cut channel costs
7. Microcontroller gains cut-down TCP/IP stack
8. Power detector boosts amplifier performance
9. EMI measuring receiver runs up to 18GHz
10. Frame grabber takes on any old video
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OKI SHOWS ITS GREEN CREDENTIALS
Oki Electric has published its environmental report for 2002 detailing environment protective activities implemented by Oki Electric and its group companies in the fiscal year ended 31st March 2002.
Oki Electric, 8 August 2002
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PAIR EXTEND FLASH FPGA CODEVELOPMENT PACT
Actel and Infineon Technologies are to codevelop Flash memory field-programmable gate array (FPGA) solutions for production in 0.13-micron chip processes.
Actel Europe, 12 August 2002
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NEW CENTRE EXTENDS WIRELESS SUPPORT
Metrowerks' newest wireless development centre opened this week at the company's Austin, Texas headquarters.
Metrowerks Europe, 13 August 2002
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ONBOARD ACQUISITION BROADENS SELECTRONIX PORTFOLIO
Selectronix has acquired Basingstoke-based specialist component distributor Onboard Electronics.
Selectronix, 8 August 2002
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GO-AHEAD FOR JUMPTEC MERGER
The shareholders of Kontron Embedded Computers have overwhelmingly approved the previously announced merger between Kontron and Jumptec Industrielle Computertechnik.
Kontron North America, 7 August 2002
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CZECHS WOO RAD TO HI-TECH PARK
RAD Data Communications is to open an office in the Czech Republic.
RAD Data Communications, 8 August 2002
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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1. CMOS sensors cut camera costs
Agilent Technologies has a new family of colour and monochrome CMOS image sensors. The smaller sensors, supplied in a 25% smaller and 50% thinner surface-mount package than previous versions, enable the design of compact, lower cost consumer and industrial digital camera solutions. The Agilent VGA colour image sensors (640 x 480 pixel) are ideal for PC cameras, detachable cameras for mobile phones and PDAs, and for digital still and dual-mode cameras. The CIF monochrome image sensors (352 x 288 pixel) are excellent choices for biometrics (identifying individual human characteristics such as fingerprints), surveillance and security, machine vision and bar code scanners.
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2. Variable optical attenuator prevents system damage
Lightconnect has expanded its portfolio of MEMS-based variable optical attenuators with its FVOA (fast VOA) Series 4000. Designed for preventing system damage, the FVOA Series 4000 is ideally suited for receiver protection or for use as a safety switch during transmitter turn-up until the laser stabilises. Other applications for the device include single- and multichannel power control, as well as equalisation and optical add/drop. Lightconnect's FVOA Series 4000 has passed all of the stringent Telcordia GR-1209 and GR-1221 tests.
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3. StarFabric backplanes offer migration path
The PS4800 series of backplanes from Kaparel support a StarFabric topology and offer high capacity CompactPCI, incorporating PICMG 2.17 architecture for developers of next generation telecomms networks. The PIMG 2.17 StarFabric specification provides a seamless migration path from today's shared bus architecture to a robust switched interconnect, while retaining the existing hardware and software infrastructure.
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4. Blower aims to cool hot spots
New from Electric Motor Applications for OEM applications, the FLW38-29A01 microblower has a rotatable output duct that allows air to be aimed directly at any component or assembly that needs to be cooled. Alternatively, the unit may be mounted so that it draws warmed air away from a hot component or surface and discharges it in the most appropriate direction (to the outside of a cabinet for example).
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5. Signal-integrity tools tackle nanometre crosstalk
The latest release of the CeltIC signal integrity solution, the recommended crosstalk analysis tool in the TSMC 130nm reference design flow, includes major enhancements critical to successful nanometre design. CeltIC 4.0 features greater capacity of more than five million gates flat, to handle the increased scale of nanometre designs. It also demonstrates better performance with its Linux port, and provides even greater accuracy with its ability to model nonlinear slew degradation effects.
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6. Six independent ADCs in one cut channel costs
The industry's first 16bit ADC to feature six independent ADCs in one package allows high signal throughput and simultaneous sampling in motor control, multi-axis positioning, power monitoring and optical networking applications. The ADS8364 from Texas Instruments provides 250Ksample/s simultaneous sampling and conversion of all six input channels with low power consumption (69mW/channel) and a 2.7 to 5.5V digital interface voltage - all at a low cost per channel.
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7. Microcontroller gains cut-down TCP/IP stack
CMX Systems and Cyan Technology have combined to put the CMX-MicroNet TCP/IP stack on the Cyan eCOG1 16bit engine. Thanks to a joint commitment to a low-cost, high-performance solution, the Cyan-CMX solution sharply reduces the cost of networking devices and Internet connectivity. To facilitate customer support, CMX and Cyan have formed a distribution agreement in which Cyan can directly offer the complete CMX-MicroNet solution to its clients.
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8. Power detector boosts amplifier performance
A new highly linear 2.4GHz power amplifier claims to deliver the industry's best combination of performance and power efficiency to IEEE802.11b systems. The device combines an efficient silicon-germanium architecture with power control circuitry to reduce current consumption by as much as 50% compared with competitors, while achieving superior power added efficiency that ensures reliable transmissions over an extended range.
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9. EMI measuring receiver runs up to 18GHz
New from Schaffner is a sophisticated EMI measuring receiver with a frequency range from 9kHz to 18GHz. The new SMR 4518 receiver can be used stand alone, or form the core of a fully compliant CISPR-16 emission test system. For example, the versatile instrument is capable of being used for highly sensitive selective voltage measurement, calibration of other measuring tools and attenuation measurement of shielding effectiveness.
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10. Frame grabber takes on any old video
The Bandit-II RGB is a high-performance, integrated VGA frame grabber that supports almost any analogue camera including the new JAI CV-M77 RGB camera, which provides high resolution progressive scan imaging at high frame rates. Designed for use with monochrome, RGB, composite video and S-video cameras, the Bandit-II RGB offers developers of colour vision applications extensive acquisition and display functionality at a reduced price.
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SMALLER FOOTPRINT AIDS AMPLIFIER ADOPTION
(SiGe Semiconductor, 7 August 2002)
The SiGe Semiconductor RangeCharger PA2423L has been selected by Uniwill Computer Corp for its Class 1 Bluetooth products.
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ONE-CHIP BLUETOOTH SOLUTION POWERS HANDS-FREE KIT
(Cambridge Silicon Radio, 13 August 2002)
The Bluetooth Voice Box from Uniwill Computer Corp is Bluetooth-enabled by CSR's BlueCore single-chip Bluetooth solution.
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M-TEC WIRELESS SHAVES MONTHS OFF DEVELOPMENT
(Celoxica, 12 August 2002)
M-Tec Wireless used Celoxica's DK1 design suite in the development of a custom processor for its widebeam modules.
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ACHIEVING NEXT GENERATION MEMORY DENSITIES TODAY
(Simpletech Europe, 13 August 2002)
Chip-on-chip stacking technology can help designers achieve the highest possible electrical functionality and performance in the least possible amount of space.
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APPLICATION PROCESSOR ACCESSES MULTIMEDIA LIBRARY
(Texas Instruments, 8 August 2002)
Designers of multimedia applications based on the new OMAP5910 processor can bring their products to market much faster thanks to more than 70 readily available DSP software algorithms.
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LOW-END DEVICE PUTS FLASH FPGAs IN CONSUMER SLOTS
(Actel Europe, 9 August 2002)
A new low-cost lower-density device extends the appeal of the Actel ProASIC Plus field-programmable gate array family to the cost-sensitive, high-volume consumer market.
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EVEN FASTER RECOVERY FOR DIODES
(Rectron Europe, 9 August 2002)
The comprehensive range of super fast recovery diodes from Rectron has been further enhanced with the launch of a new range of 20ns fast recovery diodes in industry standard packages.
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PLLs FIX BASESTATION FREQUENCIES
(National Semiconductor, 12 August 2002)
National Semiconductor has added two new frequency synthesisers to its PLLatinum line of phase locked loops (PLLs) for wireless infrastructure applications.
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DIODES CUT COMPONENTS AND RAISE CURRENT DENSITY
(International Rectifier, 13 August 2002)
A new family of 15, 30, 45 and 100V high-current Schottky diodes from International Rectifier, reduces component count and increases power density.
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IC IS HARD-WIRED TCP/IP SOLUTION
(Hero Electronics, 13 August 2002)
Hero Electronics has signed a sales and marketing agreement for the UK and Ireland with WizNET for the world's first and only hard-wired peripheral TCP/IP solution, the i2Chip.
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BASEBAND CHIP CLAIMS FIRST FOR HD RADIO TECHNOLOGY
(Texas Instruments, 13 August 2002)
The industry's first digital baseband chip enabling HD Radio technology is available today from Texas Instruments.
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OVEN-COMPENSATED CRYSTAL HOLDS FORM FOR TELECOMMS
(Fox Electronics, 9 August 2002)
The FTS501AH oven-compensated crystal oscillator meets stratum level accuracy requirements for telecommunications applications.
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ATTENUATORS PROVIDE HIGH-FREQUENCY COMPENSATION
(Smiths Interconnect - EMC Technology, 12 August 2002)
The KTVA product line, the latest in EMC Technology's Thermopad family of temperature variable attenuators, provides stable temperature compensation in designs that operate between 18 and 42GHz.
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FILTER MODULE COVERS TRANSATLANTIC MILITARY SPECS
(VPT, 12 August 2002)
VPT has a new combination EMI filter and transient suppression module that meets stringent military standards for the world's largest defence markets - the USA and Europe.
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COMPACT MULTIPLE-MOUNT SILICON SURGE SUPPRESSOR
(Smiths Interconnect - Transtector Systems, 13 August 2002)
The I2R Series is the latest evolution in advanced silicon surge protection devices designed to suppress power surges at either 120 or 240V AC main and branch service panels.
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SOFTWARE CUTS THE COST OF TEST DEVELOPMENT
(Teradyne, 7 August 2002)
The latest version of Teradyne's Design-to-Build software enables electronics OEMs, contract manufacturers, and their partners, to accelerate products to market and cutthe cost of test development.
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DEBUGGER BOOSTS POWERPC SUPPORT
(Green Hills Software, 8 August 2002)
Green Hills Software is now offering enhanced emulation support for IBM's PowerPC 4xx family of processors, including the new 440GP and 405GPr.
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SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT KIT GAINS RTOS SUPPORT
(QuickLogic, 9 August 2002)
The QuickLogic QuickMIPS system development kit (SDK) has been certified for the Wind River VxWorks AE real time operating system (RTOS).
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RTOS TAKES ON MORE EMBEDDED BOARDS
(LynuxWorks, 9 August 2002)
LynuxWorks has produced a version of its LynxOS real time operating system for the ranges of embedded PowerPC and Intel X86 processor boards manufactured by SBS Technologies.
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ENCLOSURES GAIN FANCY FINISHES
(customDesignTechnologies, 7 August 2002)
customDesignTechnologies has a new range of special finishes for its Bafbox custom enclosures encompassing carbon fibre, granite and mirrored silver effects.
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SUPPORTS GET A GRIP ON PCBs
(Camden Electronics, 12 August 2002)
Camden Electronics has introduced new DIN rail mounting extruded interface supports that are suitable for 72 and 107mm width PCBs.
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SOCKET HANDLES HIGH-SPEED TEST AND BURN-IN
(Aries Electronics, 8 August 2002)
The Integra 27 test socket can accommodate any device type up to 27mm, making it extremely versatile as well as cost-effective for both high-speed manual test and custom burn-in sockets.
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HARD METRIC RANGE RUNS GIGABIT BACKPLANES
(Genalog, 8 August 2002)
Genalog in partnership with Harwin and Starconn has a range of modular 2.00mm grid system connectors for high density, high-speed board-to-backplane applications.
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QUICK RELEASE FOR SEALED CIRCULAR CONNECTORS
(Quiller Electronics, 9 August 2002)
The Binder Series 440 is a new range of low cost, push-pull, circular connectors that are waterproof to IP67 and provide excellent levels of EMC.
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SWITCH TO CAT 6 TO REAP BANDWIDTH BENEFITS
(MiTech, 9 August 2002)
Following the approval of the new Category 6 standard for telecommunications copper cabling, MiTech has announced a major assault on this new market.
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PASSIVE MECHANICAL SWITCHING CONNECTOR FOR VME64X
(Harting, 12 August 2002)
The new har-bus 64S from Harting is a passive mechanical switching connector for use in systems based on the VME64x bus.
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FIXED 3.5GHz ANTENNAS ARE RUGGED FOR OUTDOOR USE
(Smiths Interconnect - Radio Waves, 12 August 2002)
Radio Waves has a range of hub and subscriber antennas for the 3.5GHz frequency band.
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QUALITY EDGE FOR CARD CONNECTORS
(In2Connect, 12 August 2002)
Available now from In2Connect is the Micro Plastics range of card edge interconnection solutions.
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TEST CABLES PROVIDE RELIABLE PERFORMANCE
(Smiths Interconnect - Times Microwave, 12 August 2002)
Testmate is a new range of coaxial test cables providing reliable electrical performance for daily dependability.
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SOLDER SIMPLIFIES SWITCH TO LEAD-FREE PROCESS
(Almit Technology, 9 August 2002)
Almit Technology will be showing a new range of lead-free solder products that use the latest developments in flux technology at this year's Nepcon exhibition.
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INTERCHANGEABLE DIES FOR FLEXIBLE CRIMPING
(Tyco Electronics - Global Application Tooling, 9 August 2002)
Anyone looking for a cost-effective and flexible approach to die/tool interchangeability will welcome the introduction of a new range of equipment from Tyco Electronics.
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WAFER SCRIBE TAKES ON DELICATE DICE
(Production Equipment Sales, 9 August 2002)
The Scribe 100-3 is another machine from PESL developed for the new generation of delicate die wafers.
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SEALING SYSTEMS PROTECT SENSITIVE DEVICES
(Blundell Production Equipment, 12 August 2002)
Vacuum sealing and storage systems reduce handling costs incurred using moisture-sensitive devices by allowing components to be correctly repackaged in vacuum sealed moisture barrier bags.
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ONLY ONE REGIONAL NEPCON NEXT YEAR
(Reed Exhibitions, 12 August 2002)
Nepcon 2003 will take place in Brighton on June 11th and 12th.
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GUIDE TO SHORT-HAUL TEST PROCEDURES
(Fibreoptic Industry Association, 12 August 2002)
The Fibreoptic Industry Association has published a new technical support guide to measuring link and channel attenuation in installed cabling systems using light source and power meter equipment.
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BACKUP BATTERY ENDURES HIGH TEMPERATURES LONGER
(EnerSys, 12 August 2002)
EnerSys Reserve Power Group has a new front-terminal valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery with extended operational life at high temperatures.
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SPILL-PROOF CONSTRUCTION FOR BACKUP BATTERIES
(IBT Power, 12 August 2002)
IBT Power has launched the BT-M valve-regulated lead-acid battery range, featuring threaded terminal inserts.
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LINUX FIRST FOR CPU MODULE
(Technical Solutions, 8 August 2002)
As the second version of Techsol's HY7201 Medallion CPU module goes into production, the company is claiming a first for Linux.
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DSP-BASED SYNCHRO/RESOLVER MEASUREMENT
(Crellon Microsystems, 13 August 2002)
A new high-density intelligent DSP-based synchro/resolver measurement card is now available exclusively in the UK from Crellon Microsystems.
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MICROSCOPE PROVIDES STATIC-SAFE INSPECTION
(Vision Engineering, 7 August 2002)
The new Lynx-ESD stereo eyepieceless microscope offers electrostatic discharge protection for inspection in the electronics and semiconductor industries.
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SPEED BOOST FOR LCR METERS
(ASM, 8 August 2002)
The latest versions of the Hioki 3522 and 3532 LCR instruments have been enhanced to work at four times the speed of their predecessors, making them ideal for both laboratory or production line use.
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LOADS PUT POWER SOURCES TO THE TEST
(TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), 8 August 2002)
The Dynaload RBL and RBL488 800W Series single-channel loads provide all the features needed to test a wide range of power sources including power supplies, fuel cells and batteries.
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BLUETOOTH RF TESTER GAINS STAMP OF APPROVAL
(Cetecom, 9 August 2002)
Cetecom's BITE RF tester has been officially validated by the BQRB (Bluetooth Qualification Review Board), administrator of the SIG Bluetooth Qualification Programme.
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LOGIC ANALYSERS TAKE ON RAPIDIO TESTING
(Tektronix, 12 August 2002)
Tektronix has thrown its weight behind RapidIO, the fast-emerging intrasystem communication architecture.
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COMPACTFLASH CARD FOR SIX CHANNELS OF ACQUISITION
(Talisman Electronics, 12 August 2002)
The Dataq-CF2 brings data acquisition within reach of handheld computers and PDAs as well as conventional desktop computers.
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FAULT DETECTION PINNED DOWN AT NEPCON
(Diagnosys, 12 August 2002)
Diagnosys is to exhibit one of the fastest and most economical functional test workstations available at Nepcon.
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