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ELECTRONICSTALK
The Independent Weekly Product Information Guide
for Electronics Design, Development and Manufacturing Engineers
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ISSN 1475-2913 - Free subscription
Published every Tuesday from the UK.
Issue 99: 4 February 2003
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9198 product announcements and technical articles
on our web site, all fully searchable at
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new Products Selection
[1] Segment shuffling cuts speedy DAC distortion
[2] Second generation FireWire goes further and faster
[3] More dynamic reconfigurability for analogue arrays
[4] Next-generation emulator for next-generation SoCs
[5] RF power sensor provides linear output
[6] Scopes claim top performance from 1 to 3GHz
[7] Speedy route to USB-based audio
[8] Supply of reliability for semi processing
[9] Seminars set for Brighton show
[10] FPGAs take more functions onboard
* New Technical Articles and Case Studies
* ...And take a look at these stories too...
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Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
Our site today - and I guess for the next couple of weeks - is dominated by some of the major component and subsystem previews ahead of the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes (17th-21st February 2003). For while telecomms equipment manufacturers may be in difficulties, a significant proportion of the electronics industry as a whole is chasing what we are led to believe is an ever-diminishing market.
Alcatel has just reported its seventh consecutive losing quarter, and layoffs abound throughout the business. (Even the formerly immensely profitable magazines serving the sector have ceased printing because of the drying up of advertising revenue.)
Interestingly enough, though, the 3GSM World Congress itself (www.3gsmworldcongress.com) seems to go from strength to strength - both as a valuable industry focus and as a money-making exercise for its organisers.
The contrast between the fortunes of the technology and the parlous state of many of the companies that have championed its development has not been inevitable. But the migration of the technology from the traditional handset into other market sectors was predicted more than a decade ago by the very component suppliers who have ridden the GSM wave.
The handset manufacturers may have begun the GSM revolution, but it was the chipset makers who first appreciated the potential for ever-increasing volumes business from outside the Handset market.
Today, an OEM can GSM-enable a product by choosing from a variety of standard modules, many additionally incorporating GPS. Later this year those module designs will begin to migrate to the SoC level.
All of this must make GSM appear a rather cruel mistress to the telecomms manufacturers. While they fund the electronics business in developing the latest 3G designs, that same electronics industry is making far greater gains from plain old "vanilla" GSM.
I hope you find this issue of our weekly newsletter useful. 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.
Alternatively, the full stories behind all the summaries and headlines in this newsletter can be retrieved by email alone: see details below.
In the meantime, if you have any suggestions as to how we might make the site or the newsletter better, email me directly.
Best wishes
Laurence Marchini, Editor
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RESEARCH FAB TO AIM BELOW 45nm
IMEC is to build a new 300mm clean room.
IMEC, 29 January 2003
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ZARLINK AIMS TO BREAK EVEN IN 2004
Zarlink Semiconductor has released third quarter results for the fiscal 2003 period ended 27th December 2002.
Zarlink Semiconductor, 31 January 2003
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RECORD YEAR FOR MONTEREY
According to Monterey Design Systems fiscal year 2002 was the most successful in its history.
Monterey Design Systems, 30 January 2003
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CRANFORD SLOTS INTO CHESHIRE CIRCUITS
Cheshire Circuits has acquired Cranford Circuits, one of the UK's leading PCB manufacturers.
Cheshire Circuits, 29 January 2003
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LOSSES MOUNT FOR ARTESYN BUT CASH IMPROVES
Artesyn Technologies has reported financial results for the quarter and year ended 27th December 2002.
Artesyn Technologies, 29 January 2003
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MOTOROLA LANDS NETPLANE SYSTEMS
Motorola Computer Group has acquired the assets and business of NetPlane Systems in a cash transaction of an undisclosed amount.
Motorola Computer Group, 4 February 2003
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AMPLICON INVESTS FOR GROWTH
Amplicon Liveline has made a substantial investment in the resources of its central operating site in Brighton, East Sussex.
Amplicon Liveline, 4 February 2003
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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1. Segment shuffling cuts speedy DAC distortion
The MB86064 is a dual 14bit 800Msample/s digital to analogue convertor, and is the first application specific standard product based on Fujitsu's next generation DAC technology. As well as radically improved performance from innovative circuit designs, the product boasts a host of features ranging from the on-chip vector memories, which enhance system integration and test, to next generation segment shuffling which further improves dynamic performance. The vector memories enable waveforms to be downloaded and executed on-chip.
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2. Second generation FireWire goes further and faster
Consumer, computing and audio/video applications can now reach higher speeds and greater distances with the industry's first available 1394b (FireWire) devices from Texas Instruments. The TSB81BA3 is a three-port bilingual physical layer device capable of speeds up to 800Mbit/s, compliant with the approved version of the IEEE1394b specification. This first to be announced IEEE1394b PHY not only doubles the speed of previous generation 1394a PHYs to 800Mbit/s but also increases communication distances up to 100m.
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3. More dynamic reconfigurability for analogue arrays
The latest version of the AnadigmDesigner2 EDA software includes a breakthrough feature that greatly expands the ability of field-programmable analogue arrays (FPAAs) to be reconfigured on the fly in embedded systems. The software's new state-driven dynamic configurability (SDDC) capability widens the scope of dynamic reconfigurability to allow both algorithmic updates of circuit parameters and - in an industry first - state-driven transformations of the FPAA's functionality.
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4. Next-generation emulator for next-generation SoCs
With an expanded capacity of up to 30 million gates, CelaroPro is Mentor's next generation emulator, featuring the unique CEOS "custom emulation on silicon" architecture, The new emulator offers extended IP support, a faster RTL flow for designs and memories, and integration with third-party EDA tools including TransEDA's VN-Cover and Verisity Specman. Additionally, support for Verisity eCelerator is scheduled for later this year.
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5. RF power sensor provides linear output
Featuring a linear response, the Smartload sensor is ideal for determining RF power levels regardless of waveform simply by measuring true RMS power. The device is a passive temperature-compensated thick-film integrated circuit, and its small size of only 97mm2 (on alumina substrate) makes it suitable for use in surface mounting processes. The passive nature of SmartLoad allows for a highly linear response over a wide dynamic range. The circuit operates on a single 5V DC power supply and only draws 10mA nominally.
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6. Scopes claim top performance from 1 to 3GHz
The new WavePro 7000 and WavePro 7100 (1GHz) and WavePro 7300 (3GHz) DSOs incorporate LeCroy's patented X-Stream technology and advanced WaveShape analysis capability at a price point which has broad appeal. The WavePro 7100 and WavePro 7300 bring unprecedented oversampling capability and memory to their respective oscilloscope classes. Sampling rates of up to 4 x 10Gsample/s, with a maximum sample rate of 2 x 20Gsample/s in two-channel mode can be combined with up to 4 x 24 million points acquisition memory and as many as 2 x 48 million points in dual channel.
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7. Speedy route to USB-based audio
iLab America has two new USB audio subassemblies that provide a fast-track solution for consumer electronics OEMs to add USB headphone, microphone and speaker solutions to their products. The new products, USB-SP1 and USB-SP2, are subassemblies designed to adapt to multiple OEM requirements.
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8. Supply of reliability for semi processing
The Global Power Interface (GPI) Series 2000 all-in-one voltage matching and power conditioning system has been developed to meet three-phase application requirements in the semiconductor industry. This latest addition to the Powervar range of power quality solutions enables customers with three-phase power applications to enjoy the same benefits that have long been available to single-phase users. The new GPI Series 2000 delivers 97% efficiency and comprises 19 models rated from 10 to 300kVA.
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9. Seminars set for Brighton show
This year's Nepcon show, the first of the new style biennial regional events, will feature no fewer than three seminar programmes. The comprehensive schedule comes as part of the changes to the format of the show, first announced nearly two years ago, which aim to make it a highly focused and educational event. New to Nepcon Brighton will be a series of seminars organised by the Reed Electronics Group, the organisation responsible for all of the Reed electronics trade events and publications worldwide.
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10. FPGAs take more functions onboard
The Eclipse-II FPGA family addresses applications that demand ultra-low power, small-form-factor packaging, and high design security. Eclipse-II FPGAs exceed the functionality previously addressed by complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs) and FPGA devices while providing significant power and cost savings. With an architecture that features dedicated SRAM blocks, flexible clock architecture and ultra-low power consumption, the Eclipse-II family offers FPGA, CPLD, and ASIC designers multiple solutions for their applications.
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New Technical Articles and Case Studies
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FPGAs PROVIDE KEY TO BIOS EXTENSION
(Actel Europe, 29 January 2003)
Dr Kaiser Systemhaus has selected Actel's high-speed, low-power SX-A FPGAs for use in the construction of its Prodasafe, a BIOS extension produced as a PCI-compatible PC plug-in card.
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DESIGN PLATFORM AIDS VOICE OVER IP CERTIFICATION
(Texas Instruments, 29 January 2003)
Texas Instruments reckons its PacketCable voice-enabled design platform is a major step toward delivering IP voice services over cable.
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ETHERNET OVER SONET SOLUTION ENABLES MULTIPLEXER
(Lattice Semiconductor UK, 3 February 2003)
Sorrento Networks has selected Lattice's quad Gigabit Ethernet over Sonet/SDH system solution for deployment in its access multiplexer family of products.
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PLATFORM CONTROLLER ENABLES TOSHIBA POCKET PC
(MediaQ, 4 February 2003)
The MQ1132 multimedia platform controller is a key component in the new Pocket PC e330 Series from Toshiba's Computer Systems Group.
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RTOS TO HANDLE FIBRE-OPTIC GYRO NAVIGATION SYSTEM
(Green Hills Software, 29 January 2003)
The Integrity-178B real-time operating system has been selected by Northrop Grumman for use in an inertial navigation system for Airbus single-aisle, long-range and A380 aircraft.
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TUNER CHIP BOOSTS CAR RADIO RECEPTION
(Philips Semiconductors, 29 January 2003)
The TEF6860 is a novel tuner IC that meets the exacting performance demands of the world's leading automobile manufacturers.
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CONTROLLERS SPEED MIGRATION TO GIGABIT ETHERNET
(TranSwitch Europe, 29 January 2003)
New from TranSwitch is the Envoy family of versatile Ethernet controllers for next generation multiservice networks.
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DRIVER/MOSFET COMBO CUTS DOWN PSU DESIGN
(Intersil, 29 January 2003)
The Endura ISL6571 SynchroFET combo IC combines a power driver with two MOSFETs in a power-efficient QFN package to significantly save board space, simplify architecture and cut component costs.
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ONE MODULE COVERS ALL SYSTEM MEMORY
(Apta Group, 30 January 2003)
A novel high-density memory module combines SRAM and EEPROM in a chip-scale-package-based module.
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REFERENCE DESIGN IS STEP TOWARDS GPS SoC
(Xemics, 4 February 2003)
Xemics has teamed with Silicon and Software Systems to develop one of the world's lowest power XE1610-PVT GPS receiver reference designs using Xemics' revolutionary FirstGPS architecture.
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PROGRAMMABLE CLOCK STORES MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS
(Cypress Semiconductor, 4 February 2003)
Cypress Semiconductor is sampling its third-generation in-system-reprogrammable clock generator, the Multiclock CY27EE16.
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CHIPSET PROVIDES COMPLETE 3G BASESTATION BASEBAND
(Texas Instruments, 4 February 2003)
A new programmable chipset enables cellular infrastructure manufacturers to create low-cost, differentiated channel cards for 3G basestations without the burden of developing their own custom ASICs.
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CONVERTOR ACCELERATES FOUR CHANNELS OF ACQUISITION
(Analog Devices, 4 February 2003)
The AD7655 is the newest member of Analog Devices' family of PulSAR high-performance successive approximation register (SAR) ADCs.
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CHOKES PROVIDE ECONOMICAL PERFORMANCE
(Almag, 30 January 2003)
Almag has expanded its WE, WS and WP ranges of storage inductors and differential-mode suppression chokes.
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LOWER PROFILE FOR SURFACE-MOUNT CLOCK OSCILLATOR
(Euroquartz, 30 January 2003)
Euroquartz has a new low-profile version of its 91SMO series industry standard 5 x 7mm surface-mount clock oscillators.
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SAW OSCILLATORS RUN UP TO 2GHZ
(Temex, 30 January 2003)
The new QES211 series extends the frequency range of Temex voltage controlled SAW oscillators to 2.0GHz, bringing the size and cost advantages of SAW technology to a wider range of applications.
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FUSES BUILD PROTECTION INTO BATTERY PACKS
(Wickmann Components UK, 3 February 2003)
Strap-type Polyfuse resettable fuses provide thermal and overcharge protection for rechargeable battery packs in the latest generation of mobile phones, notebook computers, PDAs and camcorders.
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GANG PROGRAMMER TAKES EIGHT AT ONCE
(Sedo Systems, 31 January 2003)
The Gp668 is the first device programmer designed by Sedo Systems.
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COMPLETE PLATFORM COVERS ADVANCED IC DESIGN
(Synopsys, 4 February 2003)
The Galaxy Design Platform is an open, integrated design implementation platform with best-in-class tools, to enable advanced IC design.
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THERMAL MATERIALS PROVIDE THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
(Atek Technology, 29 January 2003)
Engineered to provide a solution for thermal management and structural problems in severe environments, the Ixion range of thermal materials combines the best properties of both metals and ceramics.
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TRIBAND ANTENNAS PROVIDE ELEGANT SOLUTIONS
(TDC (Telecom Design Communications), 3 February 2003)
The MCA 1890 stripe tri-band and 1890 PA/SMB mini-patch are the latest additions to the Hirschmann Antennas range.
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NO COOLING REQUIRED FOR HIGH-EFFICIENCY HALF BRICK
(MRC Components, 30 January 2003)
The HA Series is the next generation of DC/DC convertors from MatriTek, featuring a single-board half-brick outline with an ultrahigh efficiency of up to 90.5% typical.
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HI-REL CONVERTORS HANDLE 25% MORE POWER
(International Rectifier, 31 January 2003)
Two new hermetically sealed 120V-input DC/DC convertors from International Rectifier handle up to 84W/in3 power density, and deliver up to 80% efficiency.
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SWITCHER PROVIDES HIGH-DENSITY COMPLIANCE
(Vicor UK, 3 February 2003)
The FlatPAC-EN is an ultra-low-profile EN61000-3-2-compliant power supply with a power density greater than 7.8W/in3.
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COMPACT SUBSYSTEM BOOSTS OPTICAL BANDWIDTH
(MRC Components, 30 January 2003)
New from Cenix, the Tetrapak-40 is a transceiver subsystem that provides systems designers with 40Gbit/s aggregate bandwidth.
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TAILORED SBC SOLUTIONS COME AT OFF-THE-PEG PRICES
(Trident Displays, 4 February 2003)
A new semicustom approach to single-board-computer design from Trident Displays offers designers the benefits of a full custom CPU card - at a price comparable to that of a standard design.
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COURSE PROMOTES CALIBRATION AND GOOD PRACTICE
(Sira Test & Certification, 30 January 2003)
Sira has a new one-day course on calibration, traceability and good measurement practice.
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ANALYSERS TAKE ON WIRELESS COMMS SYSTEMS
(Tektronix, 30 January 2003)
Tektronix has a new wireless communications analyser that combines vector signal analysis and spectrum analysis in one instrument to enable next-generation wireless design and manufacturing.
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TESTERS TACKLE TELECOMMS INSULATION
(Megger, 4 February 2003)
Megger has a comprehensive range of instruments which provide fast, reliable and safe insulation testing for virtually every telecommunication application.
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