News & Analysis
Sony adds Power on Camera Link to 5Mpixel series
Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division has announced two additions to its XCL-5000 family of high-resolution industry-standard Camera Link equipped camera modules, the XCL-5005 and XCL-5005CR. The XCL-5005CR adds 5Mpixel colour capability to the product family. Designed for machine vision applications, they now feature selectable Power on Camera Link (PoCL) capability. PoCL provides power to the camera over the Camera Link interface cab...
NI Introduces High-Performance Smart Camera Family
National Instruments has announced the NI 1722 and NI 1742 Smart Cameras to provide engineers and scientists with high-performance systems at a low cost. The NI Smart Cameras are embedded devices that combine an industrial controller with an image sensor and integrate with NI vision software to offer image processing directly on the cameras, making them ideal for applications such as locating parts, inspecting packaging, verifying assembly and re...
Monitor Achieves Precise and Reliable Measurements of Chlorine in Water
Analytical Technology Inc, (ATi) has introduced the A15/79 Total Chlorine Monitor which is capable of accurately measuring residual chlorine even in wastewater using a unique non contact sensing technique that provides significant advantages over traditional systems. Total chlorine measurements are essential in order to ensure safe levels of chlorine in water effluents, as excessive chlorine levels can be highly toxic and cause significant damage...
CMOS variability conference hailed a success
Europe’s first international conference dedicated to the subject of CMOS variability was hailed a resounding success by its organisers, the National Microelectronics Institute and the UK’s nanoCMOS project. ‘The Impact of Variability on Design’, attracted 130 delegates from across Asia, Europe and the USA.
Smallest licensable 32-bit processor core from Tensilica
Tensilica has introduced the industry’s smallest licensable 32-bit processor core based on an industry-standard architecture. The new Diamond Standard 106Micro core takes up only 0.26 mm2 in a 130-nm G process and only 0.13 mm2 in a 90-nm G process, which makes it smaller than the ARM7 or Cortex-M3 cores, yet at 1.22 Dhrystone MIPS/MHz, it delivers higher performance than the ARM9E cores.
Intel Honors Kontron's Multi-core Commitment
Kontron was honored for its continued commitment to the development of multi-core platforms during the Intel Communications Alliance (ICA) Executive Summit on Wednesday October 24th in Scottsdale, Arizona. Intel selected Kontron to receive its 2007 Multi-core Alignment Award of Excellence in the Alliance Hardware Member category.
Knowles Announces Redesigned Website
Knowles Electronics and Knowles Acoustics launched their redesigned website www.knowles.com today, October 29, 2007, with a dynamic, new look. The former websites www.knowleselectronics.com and www.knowlesacoustics.com have been merged to form a site that provides online visitors with dramatic improvements in navigation, uniformity, and appearance. The new website features expanded content and product information incorporating bold colors, gra...
Young engineers support from cable company igus
igus UK, known for its reinforced cable carrying Energy Chains, flexible cables and polymer bearings, has launched the Y.E.S. (Young Engineers Support) Program, which offers free samples, product information and technical support to students and trainee engineers.
Contactless smart cards and dualway interfaces to be demonstrated at Cartes 2007
Renesas, in partnership with some of its customers, is making a series of presentations at Cartes 2007 (13-15th November, Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibtion Centre, France) that will describe successful applications of secure, contactless smart cards. The company will also participate in the World Summit and will announce a new product family that has been developed for contactless and dualway applications.
NMI launches free legal assistance service
The National Microelectronics Institute (NMI), the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland, has introduced a free legal assistance service for its members. The service will be provided through Manches LLP, a commercial law firm specialising in technology and intellectual property work.