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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 118: 17 June 2003
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11354 product announcements and technical articles
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new Products Selection
[1] Multichip module combines Firewire with DSP
[2] Modular EMC test system uses IR link for safety
[3] Controller puts SBCs to power-sensitive uses
[4] Motor drivers include real-time lead-angle control
[5] Single-chip Bluetooth takes in v1.2 specs
[6] Complete bundle to kick off 32bit designs
[7] 3G basestation reference design comes on a CD
[8] Speedy alternative to screw-on RF termination
[9] Compact board embeds Pentium 4 and much more
[10] Latest 2.5in HDDs cram in the bytes
* New Technical Articles and Case Studies
* ...And take a look at these stories too...
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Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
Last week the Semiconductor Industry Association came out with news that anyone with any kind of stake in the industry will appreciate. Coming hot on the heels of terrorism- and SARs-hit figures for 2003, the association is predicting growth of between 16 and 17% for 2004, which should be good news for anyone who has been watching their investments nosedive over the past year.
Although predictions this far in advance can be fraught with danger, the SIA does have a reputation for being uncannily accurate. And, as we are continually told, there's nothing like talking up a recovery to create a recovery.
Interestingly, the news presaged an announcement today from NEC that it is to spin off shares in its semiconductor operations. And while the value of any investment has more to do with market confidence than any validity of technology, the new "independent" NEC Electronics (NEC will still hold 70%) certainly has the technologies to stand alone.
Mind you, I admit that I am the last person to lecture anyone about investing in electronics stocks, having missed out on massive rises in my own clients' shares during the 1990s! So while I won't be sinking my entire pension fund into anticipating resurgence in electronics stocks, perhaps a small flutter wouldn't go amiss - it's certainly safer than betting on horseracing.
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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THIS WEEK'S INDUSTRY NEWS
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RESTUCTURING COSTS EAT INTO NATIONAL'S GROWTH
National Semiconductor has reported revenues of $425.3 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003, which ended 25th May 2003, and recorded a net loss of $4.4 million, or two cents per share.
National Semiconductor, 12 June 2003
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THREE-DIMENSIONAL TRANSISTOR ENTERS DEVELOPMENT
Intel's novel trigate three-dimensional transistor is moving from research to the development phase.
Intel Corporation, 17 June 2003
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LEARN ALL ABOUT LATEST INTERNET PROTOCOL ONLINE
RAD University, the popular online computer networking and communications information source, has posted a new series of tutorial projects on Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
RAD Data Communications, 16 June 2003
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ASIAN OLED CONFERENCE RESCHEDULED FOR NEXT YEAR
Intertech Conferences has rescheduled its sixth international OLEDs conference, OLEDs Asia 2004, originally scheduled for June 2003.
Intertech Corp, 17 June 2003
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FINISAR REVENUES INCREASE DESPITE ENVIRONMENT
Finisar Corp has reported its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended 30th April 2003.
Finisar Corp, 12 June 2003
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TRIO TO COLLABORATE ON POINT-OF-LOAD DESIGNS
Artesyn, Astec Power and TI have formed a point of load alliance to offer customers pin-compatible power supply footprints that provide the same functionality and form factors.
Texas Instruments, 17 June 2003
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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1. Multichip module combines Firewire with DSP
The UC1394a-1 is an ultracompact Firewire interface and embedded DSP multichip module from Traquair Data Systems. The UC1394a-1 is the first in a series of ready to use embedded Firewire peripheral interface devices that provide straightforward and easy-to-use Firewire connectivity and processing solutions for camera, sensor, and embedded system developers. Implemented as a tiny 30 x 36mm PLCC surface mount (SMT) device, the UC1394a-1 combines all the resources necessary to interface and control just about any hardware peripheral.
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2. Modular EMC test system uses IR link for safety
The new Modula range of mains interference EMC test equipment offers maximum functional safety and full compliance with relevant testing safety standards. The innovative Modula is the result of a ground-up rethink of test equipment functionality and offers greater ease of operation in laboratory and production test facilities than previously available. Full control of the system is available remotely by a wireless infra-red connected PDA. The modular concept behind this new range offers better value to end users than traditional test systems as individual test modules may be added to the system as required.
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3. Controller puts SBCs to power-sensitive uses
The PowerNut simplifies the design of power sensitive applications by controlling the input power to a single board computer or other device. The PowerNut provides developers with voltage regulation, power on/off time scheduling and voltage monitoring features on a platform smaller than a credit card. This new accessory can control supply voltage from sources such as solar panels or batteries to downstream devices at up to 1A.
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4. Motor drivers include real-time lead-angle control
A new generation of motor drive ICs reduces component count, minimise electrical and acoustic noise, and incorporates an automatic control function that allows for real-time lead-angle adjustment based on actual motor operating conditions. Toshiba's new three-phase brushless motor drive ICs offer full sinewave pulsewidth modulation (PWM) outputs, which minimise levels of acoustic and electrical noise without the need for external microcontrollers. The built-in lead-angle control function senses motor current and automatically varies the lead angle to ensure optimum efficiency for varying speed and load conditions.
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5. Single-chip Bluetooth takes in v1.2 specs
Cambridge Silicon Radio has released its third-generation single-chip silicon, marking a major step in the evolution of Bluetooth silicon. CSR continues to lead the market by developing its Bluetooth solutions to provide increased integration, higher performance and a range of devices optimised for different applications whilst driving down costs. BlueCore3 is also the first complete implementation of the Bluetooth v1.2 standard (including all optional features of the standard) which improves coexistence of Bluetooth with other 2.4GHz systems.
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6. Complete bundle to kick off 32bit designs
The iPDP starter kit is a complete development kit for 32bit embedded processors, including the winIdea IDE/debugger, the Gnu C compiler, a JTAG interface and a target board - all for GBP 199.00. The initial release of the iPDP (power development package) starter kit includes an Intel Xscale target board and also supports ARM7 and ARM9. It runs on a standard PC. Versions to support other popular microprocessors, such as the Power PC, are in development.
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7. 3G basestation reference design comes on a CD
picoChip Designs has developed the industry's first software reference design for 3G basestations. The "basestation on a CD" includes tested algorithms and source code for WCDMA FDD, providing manufacturers with a speedy, cost-competitive and low risk route to develop a fully compliant "carrier class" 3G basestation. Current development times for a basestation can be up to 24 months or more, with budgets of many tens of millions of dollars: this solution makes it possible to reduce these by up to 50%. In addition to manufacturers it is ideally suited to operators, system development houses and research organisations wishing to test out new features.
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8. Speedy alternative to screw-on RF termination
Designed as an alternative to screw-on N-type connectors for many RF applications, particularly in new generation telecommunication systems such as GSM, PCS, WCDMA and UMTS, Radiall's new QN Quick-Lock connectors facilitate fast, secured and easy mating with minimum space requirements. No torque wrench is required as the QN connectors feature a positive snap-on locking system, which not only ensures a secure link but also eliminates the risk of loose or overtorqued connections.
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9. Compact board embeds Pentium 4 and much more
The LV-670M series of industrial compact Mini-ITX motherboards is based on the mobile Intel Pentium 4-M platform. Using Intel's latest mobile CPU technology, the Commell LV-670M offers an advanced computing solution for low-power industrial, embedded and fan-free computing applications.
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10. Latest 2.5in HDDs cram in the bytes
Two new industry-leading HDDs are optimised for mobile and multimedia applications. The 40Gbyte MK4025GAS and the 80Gbyte MK8025GAS are two of the highest area density 2.5in HDDs, at 64.8Gbit/in2, currently available. The latest additions to Toshiba's hard drive family store 40Gbyte per platter and support fast transfer rates and seek times, allowing users to access more data in less time. The new HDDs are highly ruggedised and durable, with operating shock resistance of 200g and non-operating shock of up to 800g.
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New Technical Articles and Case Studies
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A DOZEN DSPs RIP THROUGH VIDEOCONFERENCING BOARD
(Texas Instruments, 11 June 2003)
Radvision has chosen TI's advanced TMS320C6000T programmable DSPs to power its new MVP media processor board, a key component of its recently announced MCU version 3 multimedia control unit.
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ROM BASED BLUETOOTH SOLUTION FOR PANASONIC PHONE
(Cambridge Silicon Radio, 13 June 2003)
The latest GSM mobile handset from Panasonic Mobile Communications is to be Bluetooth enabled by CSR's BlueCore2-ROM solution.
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RTOS POWERS MARS EXPLORATION ROVERS
(Wind River Systems, 13 June 2003)
The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's (JPL) twin robot geologists, the Mars Exploration Rovers, are powered by Wind River technology.
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GPS ANTENNA TO THE FORE
(Sarantel, 13 June 2003)
US-based SkyHawke Technologies has incorporated the GeoHelix miniature GPS antenna into the latest version of its market-leading SG2 personal digital golf caddie.
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LINUX PCI PLATFORM PUT TO TESTING TASKS
(Concurrent Computer Corp, 12 June 2003)
CyberMetrix is to use Concurrent Computer's iHawk PCI platforms running the RedHawk Linux real-time operating system for its next generation of high-performance CyFlex test and measurement systems.
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CONTRACTS AND CRM - THE WAY FORWARD
(Zirkon, 11 June 2003)
Tony Inskip, Director at Zirkon reviews the importance of the supplier/customer relationship and wonders whether such contract guidelines are really necessary in the UK and what the alternatives are.
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...And take a look at these stories too...
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6in PROCESS BOOSTS GaAs YIELDS
(Bookham Technology, 11 June 2003)
Bookham Technology has launched one of the first European-based commercial processes to use 6in GaAs wafer technology.
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CHIP PUTS FOUR SPEEDY UARTs ON THE PCIBUS
(Oxford Semiconductor, 12 June 2003)
The OXmPCI954 integrates four high-performance UART channels, a 3.3V PCI interface and a local bus/IEEE1284 port in a 160 LQFP package.
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CHIPSET SPEEDS MOTOR RESPONSE AND PROTECTION
(International Rectifier, 13 June 2003)
International Rectifier has a new chipset for the analogue stage of its iMotion integrated design platform for motion control.
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BUFFERS PROVIDE FULL JTAG TEST ACCESS
(National Semiconductor, 16 June 2003)
Two new integrated circuits provide easy, cost-effective testability in basestations, switchers, multiplexers and other low-voltage telecommunications systems.
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MISERLY CONSUMPTION FOR RS485 TRANSCEIVER
(Texas Instruments, 16 June 2003)
A new low-power RS485 transceiver cuts power consumption to less than 0.3mA in active mode.
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LATCHUP IS NO PROBLEM FOR NOVEL JFET DESIGN
(Vishay Siliconix, 16 June 2003)
A new series of JFETs is claimed to eliminate the problem of latchup in amplifier designs.
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RECONFIGURABLE PROCESSORS TARGET SOFT RADIOS
(Silicon Hive, 17 June 2003)
A comprehensive new hardware/software codesign solution allows SoC designers to leverage the performance advantage of reconfigurable computing.
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HIGH CURRENT RATINGS FOR SOLID-STATE RELAYS
(Crydom International, 13 June 2003)
The new CW series solid-state relay offers high-power AC-output switching capabilities with user-friendly universal connections and an integrated fingerproof cover.
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POWER ENTRY MODULE SIMPLIFIES PSU DESIGN
(Schurter, 16 June 2003)
The DC12 power entry module is an IEC/EN60320-1 appliance inlet that incorporates a single- or two-pole line switch and a line filter, and can play a valuable role in power supply design.
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SAW FILTER HAS MIXED TV TRANSMISSIONS COVERED
(Epcos, 16 June 2003)
A novel switchable SAW filter incorporates both analogue and digital modes for use in mixed analogue/digital set-top-box designs.
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SOFTWARE COMPLETES IMAGE PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT
(The MathWorks, 16 June 2003)
The MathWorks has added major new capabilities to its tools for imaging applications with the launch of the Image Acquisition Toolbox and the release of the Image Processing Toolbox 4.
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PROTOTYPING BOARDS SPEED FPGA DEVELOPMENT
(Traquair Data Systems, 16 June 2003)
A new series of Virtex-II FPGA prototyping boards provides an ideal platform for FPGA developers to evaluate, implement, test and extend custom designs using high-density Xilinx Virtex-II FPGAs.
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PLATFORMS SPEED USB DEVELOPMENT
(CWAV, 17 June 2003)
The USBee EX family of USB development boards includes platforms to support development of both USB 2.0 High and Full Speed devices.
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MORE SIZE OPTIONS FOR INSTRUMENT CASES
(Hammond Electronics, 11 June 2003)
Three further sizes join the 1455 family of extruded aluminium instrument cases.
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CATALOGUES SHED LIGHT ON LEDS AND LIGHT PIPES
(Khatod Optoelectronic, 13 June 2003)
Khatod Optoelectronic has published two new catalogues covering "Optical light pipes and light guide systems" and "SMD LEDs".
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RF TRANSPONDER CONTROLS RACK ACCESS
(Rittal, 17 June 2003)
Rittal's access control systems for IT enclosures protect passive network components as well as valuable servers against damage and theft.
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PCB TEST POINT PROVIDE EASY COMPONENT ACCESS
(William Hughes, 13 June 2003)
Wire and spring specialist William Hughes can now offer three different versions of its PCB test point - small, large and long-legged in quantities suitable for prototype work or volume production.
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ONLINE TOOL SPEEDS TEST SOCKET DESIGN
(Synergetix, 13 June 2003)
Custom manufacturer Synergetix reckons it has transformed the way test sockets are purchased with the unveiling of SocketBuilder.
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PRESS-FIT CONNECTORS STACK UP PC/104 PLUS BOARDS
(In2Connect, 17 June 2003)
The PC/104 Plus press-fit technology connector system enables additional PC/104 modules to be added to a single board computer on the stackable PC/104 bus.
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PIN HEADERS ARE FLEXIBLE ON PITCH
(Weidmuller (UK), 17 June 2003)
SL-Smart 5.0X PCB pin headers can make a significant contribution to continuous SMT production processes.
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LOW-PROFILE CONVERTORS BOOST EFFICIENCY
(Astec Power, 16 June 2003)
The ALT Series is the latest range of single- and dual-output DC/DC convertors from Astec Power housed in compact packages with a footprint of only 40.6 x 50.8mm.
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PMC MODULES DELIVER MORE VALUE PER SLOT
(Crellon Microsystems, 12 June 2003)
New I/O-rich PMC modules from Crellon Microsystems combine plentiful digital I/Os with flexible timer/counters on a single card to reduce hardware costs and save PMC slots.
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PC/104 EXPANSION MODULES ADD STANDARD INTERFACES
(Ampro Computers, 12 June 2003)
Three new MiniModule PC/104-Plus expansion boards bring high-speed industry standard I/O capabilities to the PC/104 market for the very first time.
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IN-CIRCUIT TESTERS PROTECT LOW-VOLTAGE DEVICES
(Teradyne, 13 June 2003)
Teradyne has added SafeTest protection technologies to its line of TestStation in-circuit test systems.
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BUDGET DMMs TAKE ON FIELD SERVICE TASKS
(Meterman, 17 June 2003)
The Meterman 30XR digital multimeter is an ideal test tool for general-purpose electrical work.
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AIR PROTOCOL ANALYSER FOR UMTS/W-CDMA TESTING
(Yokogawa Martron, 17 June 2003)
The ABiT AP-4000 is an air protocol analyser for testing the latest third-generation UMTS (W-CDMA) mobile communications systems.
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Engineering vacancies on the internet
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Engineers Online: http://www.engineers-online.co.uk/
GoJobsite: http://www.gojobsite.co.uk/
Jimfinder.com: http://www.jimfinder.com/
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