News & Analysis
Avago Extends Its 850 nm VCSEL Technology to 10 Gb/s
Avago Technologies today announces the completion of full Telcordia GR-468-CORE qualification of its next-generation 850 nm vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSEL). These VCSELs are currently in volume production for use in its higher speed fiber optic products. The company is a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor solutions for advanced communications, industrial and commercial applications. III-V technologies such as VCSELs play...
Low cost digital signage from Onelan drives into transportation market
The new NTB (Net-Top-Box) 115 from specialist Digital Signage ONELAN, is being accepted into mass transit markets, such as buses and trams. The NTB115 has a 12V power input that simplifies integration into mobile applications. It can also be used with wireless connectivity to enable media update schemes when buses are in a depot overnight.
NI's LabVIEW 8.2.1 Provides Support for Windows Vista
National Instruments has announced the availability of a new version of LabVIEW, the graphical design platform for test, control and embedded system development, for use with Windows Vista. NI LabVIEW 8.2.1 includes both the desktop development environment as well as related application software including the LabVIEW Real-Time and LabVIEW FPGA modules. NI also released new 32-bit and 64-bit hardware drivers with support for the 32-bit and 64-bit ...
Telit wireless solutions extends agreement with Arrow to UK
Telit wireless solutions has extended its agreement with Arrow to cover the UK and Ireland after continued, successful collaboration in Nordic and Baltic countries and southern Europe. Telit, a global wireless communications developer, designs and manufactures a range of GSM/GPRS- CDMA and UMTS/HSDPA based cellular communication products for the ‘machine-to-machine’ (M2M) market. Target applications for Telit’s products include automated m...
High performance register supports DDR3 memory modules
IDT has announced a JEDEC-compatible integrated register and phase-locked loop (PLL) for DDR3 registered dual in-line memory modules (RDIMMs). The device’s integrated PLL supports the industry’s widest range of operating clock speeds, from DDR3-800 to DDR3-1600 with a propagation delay of less than 1 nanosecond. Designed for a new generation of high performance servers and workstations, the IDT 74SSTE32882 offers twice the speed of today’...
Adaptsys expands into new premises
Growth in sales of production equipment and productivity solutions to electronics manufacturers has led to a move to new and larger headquarters for Adaptsys. Based in Petersfield, Hampshire, the new premises provide over seven times more space for Adaptsys to offer enhanced product demonstration areas and customer training, as well as more room for the overhaul and refurbishment of customers’ equipment.
NMI's Boyd to chair Electronics Alliance
Derek Boyd, CEO of the National Microelectronics Institute (NMI) has been elected as Chairman of the UK Electronics Alliance (UKEA). Formed in 2006, the UKEA is a grouping of the major trade associations within the electronics sector. Boyd replaces Ashley Evans who becomes CEO of the Electronics Knowledge Transfer Network (Electronics KTN).
National Instruments to Host Automated Test Summit 2007
National Instruments is hosting the fourth annual Automated Test Summit, featuring technical sessions focused on identifying trends and overcoming new challenges in automated test. The Automated Test Summit 2007 will be hosted live on the Internet May 8, and will be available on demand for 90 days. At the free full-day event, attendees can view keynote presentations, watch technical sessions, participate in live Q&A forums and interact with vendo...
Compact non-contact magnetic encoders with 360-Degree Angular Detection
Avago Technologies has announced a series of compact non-contact magnetic encoders for use in industrial applications that operate in harsh conditions. Avago's AEAT-60xx series of magnetic encoders provide designers with a reliable, cost-effective and easy to use integrated solution for angular detection within 360-degrees. Moreover, this magnetic encoder is ideal for use by designers of industrial flow meters, knob controls and a variety of othe...
RF microwave and millimetre wave amplifiers
Aspen Electronics has announced the immediate availability of the outstanding range of RF microwave and millimetre wave amplifiers manufactured by B&Z Technologies. With 30 years specialist RF design and manufacturing experience, US-based B&Z Technologies has introduced a new line of high performance, yet competitively priced, RF microwave and millimetre wave amplifiers. With an ultra-wide bandwidth, low noise figures and unconditional stability...