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Strategic Test Debuts UF2e-7005 125 MHz 1 to 16 channel Digital Bit Stream PCIe card
Strategic Test has introduced the UF2e-7005 Digital Bit Stream card. This PCI Express card has 16 channels that can all be set to either input or output with a maximum clock rate of 125 MHz. What makes this card unique is that it is possible to use only 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 channels and use all of the available card memory. Also, when using fewer channels, it is possible to stream the data to or from a PC at higher rates than usual, allowing much ...
Vishays new SMR1DZ and SMR3DZ Z-Foil resistors available now from TTI
TTI, Inc. introduces the Vishay SMR1DZ and SMR3DZ ultra high precision surface mount resistors that use Vishay’s breakthrough Z-Foil technology to deliver a significant reduction of the resistive component’s sensitivity to ambient temperature variations (TCR) and applied power changes (PCR). Z-Foil improves stability by an order of magnitude compared to any other resistor technology, allowing designers to guarantee a high degree of accuracy i...
Hawco launches Song Chuan high quality ST1 PCB signal relay range
Available from specialist controls and automation components supplier, Hawco, Song Chuan’s ST1 PCB signal relay series is a high quality yet low cost alternative to other leading brands. Song Chuan is the world’s fourth largest manufacturer of PCB relays and this latest addition to its product range is fully approved to UL & cUL.
ACAL Technology sign exclusive pan-European agreement following RFMD acquisition of Sirenza/PDI/Microlinear
ACAL Technology have been named by RFMD as their exclusive pan-European distribution partner in 13 European countries following RFMD’s acquisition of Sirenza Microdevices/PDI/Microlinear. The agreement covers the UK, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.
Digi-Key Corporation and Synapse Ink Global Distribution Agreement
Digi-Key Corporation and Synapse announced today that the companies have entered into a global agreement for the distribution of Synapse's wireless solutions.
BETT 2008 Brings Exclusive Preview of 3M Modular Super Close Projection System
3M is offering the world’s first preview of the new generation of Vikuiti Super Close Projection Products at BETT 2008. The modular system sets a new standard in image quality and price performance and gives users the flexibility to choose the level of functionality they require within their budget.
Silicon Laboratories to Showcase Power Efficient Design with Mixed-Signal MCUs at Embedded World Germany 2008
At Embedded World 2008 in Nuremburg, Germany, Silicon Laboratories Inc. will showcase its power-efficient design capabilities based on its portfolio of industry-leading mixed-signal microcontrollers (MCUs). Silicon Labs will demonstrate innovative design techniques practices through live product and hands-on ToolStick-based demonstrations for a range of consumer and industrial applications requiring power efficiency with special emphasis on exten...
Matrox Extio technology validated by leading providers of industrial process automation systems and software: Remote graphics units provide IT managers optimal combination of distance, image quality and reliability
Matrox Graphics Inc., announced today that its line of Extio remote graphics units (RGUs) has been qualified for use with leading distributed control systems (DCS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software from companies such as ABB Process Automation, Emerson Process Management, GE Fanuc, Honeywell Process Solutions, Invensys Foxboro, and Invensys Wonderware.
Green Hills Software and Microchip Technology Announce Software Development Solution for Microchip’s New PIC32 MCU Family
Green Hills Software, Inc. and Microchip Technology Inc. has announced that Green Hills Software’s software development product suite, including the MULTI® integrated development environment, Green Hills compilers, and Green Hills Probe, are now available for Microchip’s PIC32 family of microcontrollers (MCUs). The PIC32, based on the MIPS® M4K™ core, is Microchip’s first 32-bit MCU family.
Frontier Silicon enables easy integration of Rhapsody music service for mass-market consumer audio
At the 2008 CES trade show in Las Vegas (January 7-10), Frontier Silicon is showcasing technology enabling RealNetworks’® Rhapsody® digital music service through stand-alone mass-market consumer audio systems.