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The latest Inphi GigaTrack range of track-and-hold amplifiers, now available in the UK from Aspen Electronics, will enable an entirely new class of instrumentation, communications, ATE, and military systems. This top of the range series of low jitter devices supports an ultra-wide analogue bandwidth up to 18GHz and operates at 2GSamples/s.

Analog Devices has expanded its suite of online evaluation tools with the introduction of ADIsimDDS. Available to designers at no charge on ADI’s Web site, the ADIsimDDS tool assists users in selecting, evaluating and troubleshooting direct digital synthesis ICs from Analog Devices.

National Instruments has announced the NI LabVIEW Toolkit for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT. With the new toolkit, LabVIEW users can create and download VIs to operate and control the MINDSTORMS NXT robotics platform. Third-party software and hardware developers also can use the toolkit to create native blocks for MINDSTORMS NXT software. MINDSTORMS NXT, the next generation of the popular LEGO robotics invention system, became available earlier this month...

Silicon Laboratories has announced the expansion of its proven FM tuner product family with the introduction of the Si4702 and the Si4703, the industry’s smallest, most integrated FM radio tuners. The Si4702/03 devices leverage Silicon Laboratories’ patented low-IF digital architecture, offering superior performance, integration, size and cost.

Focus EDL has announced that it has been appointed by EIC, one of the industry’s leading manufacturers of discrete semiconductor devices. The agreement, which covers the UK and Ireland, has immediate effect.

Analog Devices is extending its line of High-Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI ICs to offer what is said to be the industry's broadest portfolio of HDMI transmitters, receivers and multiplexers. These highly integrated display interface ICs are designed to deliver optimal performance, the highest resolution video, and easy connectivity to next-generation televisions that support the HDMI standard.

Vicor is enlarging its pan-European distribution network. As part of this activity it has appointed Craftec UK to handle its products across the UK. The expanded distribution network of Acal, UR and Craftec provides a complementary mix of served markets, skills and associated products, which Vicor believes will help widen its customer base and increase its market share in the region. Craftec already represents Vicor successfully in the Nordic r...

Carlo Gavazzi has introduced energy management network software to improve efficiency and reduce costs by providing complete energy management programmes for industrial, commercial and public buildings.

Avago Technologies has announced two new gate drive optocouplers in Stretched Small Outline (SSO) packages for AC and DC brushless motors used in home appliances and industrial applications. Avago's ACPL-W302 and ACPL-W314 gate drive optocouplers are an ideal solution for controlling variable-speed brushless motors in energy-efficient home appliances such as air conditioners and washing machines. Other applications include small- to medium-sized ...

RF Solutions has addressed the growing number of outdoor applications that require wireless remote control with the introduction of its EMOD Series. Available as either a single or four-channel unit, the new waterproof radio remote controls are ideal for use in garden lighting, floodlighting and access control applications.