Microchip Technology has expanded its 8-bit and USB microcontroller (MCU) lines with the PIC18F47J53. Featuring XLP technology for eXtreme Low Power Consumption, the new MCU provides up to 128 KB Flash program memory and 4 KB RAM, offering plenty of code space for Microchip’s free USB stack, and for application ...more

 News of a new addition to the ACT product portfolio ….Advanced Crystal Technology are proud to release a new range of dielectric antennas suitable for GPS, WLAN and Bluetooth applications. The antenna range is initially launching with frequency variations of 1575.42MHz and 2338 MHz. ...more

 ACAL Technology offers you the chance to win a sample of the world’s smallest, self-contained Linux networking server.Building on proven Lantronix XPort technology, XPort Pro is a production-ready server which operates on the Linux or Evolution OS operating systems. In addition to being the world’s smallest Linux networking server, XPort ...more

 Special Promotional Pricing for ADLINK Express-CB Starter Kit – Offer Ends 15th October  ACAL are pleased to offer customers the opportunity to get started in minutes with the latest Intel Core i7 or i5 COM Express Starter Kits from ADLINK. The ...more

 Acal Technology & Tai Tien, bring you news of a new OCXO series, capable of meeting Stratum 3 requirements.The NF series of OCXOs from Tai Tien; Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillators manufactured to Stratum 3 standards (Overall ± 4.6 ppm including 10 years aging). Available in a standard DIP 14 package, across a ...more

 Acal Technology, in partnership with Tai Tien, are pleased to introduce the new TW TCXO product range, capable of providing ultra tight frequency stability of +/- 0.1ppm over -20 to 70C and +/- 0.28ppm over -40 to 85C in 5x3.2mm SMD ceramic packages.With supply voltages at 5.0V and 3.3V, the TW ...more

 PIC® MCU Features XLP Technology for eXtreme Low Power Consumption, On-Chip 12-bit ADC and mTouch™ Capacitive Touch-Sensing Microchip Technology has announced the PIC18F47J13—the industry’s first 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) to feature 128 KB Flash program memory in a 28-pin package. Also available in a 44-pin package, the ...more

 Hybrid and electric-drive 2CVs aim for pole position ACAL Technology’s expertise in power design has helped a team of students to develop prototypes of an electric and a hybrid car based on the Citroën ‘Deux Chevaux' (2CV) chassis. Known as the CQS Group T Racing Team, ...more

 Excelsys Xgen Power Supplies Now Conformal Coated for COTS/MIL ApplicationsACAL Technology and Excelsys Technologies, the world leading specialists in high efficiency configurable power supplies announces the availability of conformally coated versions of its market leading Xgen user configurable power supply range. Having been extensively HALT tested for resistance to shock ...more

 Reference design integrates Semtech ISM-band transmitter and transceivers with Microchip KEELOQ® encryption software and PIC® Microcontrollers to provide a high-performance, RKE platformMicrochip Technology and Semtech have announced the availability of a reference design that provides a turnkey platform for highly secure, low-power, multi-band wireless remote keyless entry (RKE) systems. This ...more

 SIM900: Quad-band GSM/GPRS module Featuring an industry-standard interface, the SIM900 delivers GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900MHz performance for voice, SMS, Data, and Fax in a small form factor and with low power consumption. With a tiny configuration of 24mm ...more

 Op Amps Feature Low Quiescent Current of 45 microamperes at 1 MHz;Available in Space-Saving SC-70 and SOT-23 PackagesMicrochip Technology has announced the MCP6401/2/4 Operational Amplifiers (Op Amps), which add to Microchip’s general-purpose op amp portfolio by providing lower power consumption in small packages. Featuring quiescent current of just 45 microamperes ...more

 Accelerometers and pressure sensors are finding their way into a wide range of diverse applications, from ...more

 Actel Corporation has announced FlashPro4, the newest hardware programmer supporting Actel's flash FPGAs: the IGLOO® series and ProASIC®3 series (including RT ProASIC3), SmartFusion™ and Actel Fusion® families. FlashPro4 also supports FPGA embedded software program and debug managed by Actel's SoftConsole Integrated Design Environment (IDE) for embedded processors. FlashPro4 offers high ...more

 The LANTRONIX MATCHPORT NR The MatchPort NR is the ‘no radio’ pin compatible sibling in the MatchPort b/g (2.4Ghz WIFI). ...more

 New SIU 6 is ideal for Remote Data Acquisition and Distribution in hostile environments North Atlantic Industries has announced the release of the Sensor Interface Unit, SIU 6 – a rugged, compact, embedded I/O system for remote data processing, acquisition and distribution for platform monitoring ...more

 Actel Power Management Solution for SmartFusion Intelligent Mixed Signal FPGAs MPM Daughter Card with the SmartFusion Intelligent Mixed Signal FPGA Evaluation KitThe SmartFusion MPM solution delivers advanced power management that is easily configured via a configuration GUI, enabling system designers to effortlessly integrate and configure intelligent ...more

 Vicor Corporation announce the addition of a new 28 V Wide Input Mini range of DC-DC Converters to complete the family of Wide range input products. ACAL are pleased to be supporting this new release with limited availability of samples for qualifying projects. ...more

 Microstick for dsPIC33F & PIC24H Provides Small Size and Integrated Programmer/Debugger for $24.99 Microchip Technology has announced the Microstick for dsPIC33F and PIC24H development board, which provides a complete, low-cost solution for designing with Microchip’s 16-bit PIC24H microcontrollers and dsPIC33F Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs), in a ...more

 Emerson’s VME board portfolio expands with introduction of Extended Temperature versions of MVME7100 and MVME4100 Emerson’s new MVME7100 and MVME4100 Extended Temperature boards are scheduled for release to market on 6th August 2010. These ruggedised single board computers deliver a wider range of operating and storage ...more

 Actel Expands Support of DSP Applications Targeting Spaceflight System Designs Actel Corporation has announced that its radiation-tolerant RTAX-DSP FPGAs  have completed qualification in accordance with the military and aerospace industry standard MIL-STD-883 Class B specification. This qualification expands Actel's support of high-speed signal processing applications for ...more

 Actel's Radiation-Tolerant Flash Based FPGAs Now Qualified for Spaceflight Systems Reaffirming its leadership in the space market, Actel Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTL) today announced the first fully qualified flash based FPGAs for space flight applications. Actel's RT ProASIC®3 family successfully passed the extensive testing required for MIL-STD-883 ...more

 Customizable Kit Enables Developers to Build and Test Solar Energy Harvesting Applications Without Designing Any HardwareMicrochip Technology has announced that it has partnered with Cymbet Corporation to provide the world’s first customizable energy harvesting application development kit—the XLP 16-bit Energy Harvesting Development Kit. This kit includes a modular development board ...more

 2.4Ghz WirelessHart Transceiver Module from RFM Adding to ACAL’s exstensive range of products including power modules, fibre optics and rugged systems available for the Industrial Hazardous area sector. ...more

 The LANTRONIX MATCHPORT NR The MatchPort NR is the ‘no radio’ pin compatible sibling in the MatchPort b/g (2.4Ghz WIFI). ...more

 Designers Can Now Add MAC Addresses to Existing Applications On-the-Fly, Using Existing Board Layouts; No Programming, Serialization, Paying for or Registering CodeMicrochip Technology has announced a new, cascadeable I2C™ serial EEPROM device with pre-programmed EUI-48™-node addresses.  This 24AA025E48 device expands Microchip’s existing family of EUI-48 devices in I2C, SPI, and ...more

 Microcontroller-based remote data logger uses SMS and GSM/GPRS modules manufactured by SIMCom A recent article in Electronics World Issue 1888 features a detailed description of a microcontroller-based remote data logger by Dogan Ibrahim, a lecturer at the Near East University ...more

 29.8k m² facility comprises quality assurance equipment; features the Qualmark Typhoon 4.0, the world’s most advanced accelerated testing system ADLINK Technology has announced the grand opening of their Shanghai Operations Centre (SHOC), located in Shanghai, China. The SHOC represents ADLINK’s single most significant investment in their ...more

 Key facts: • Meets the growing demand for RF clocking in portable wireless and other space-constrained applications• Sub-miniature crystals combine space-saving packages with enhanced long-term stability• Specialist applications assistance and design expertise coupled with in house UK    testing facilities assists to support tight design cycles ACAL Technology announces the availability of new sub-miniature surface-mount ...more

 Continuing with the developments of chipset technology to include further integrated features, upgraded performance and smaller size, Simcom are now offering a more competitive solution with the new SIM900 platform. Acal are proud to inform you that Simcom's new SIM900 series modules are ready and now in mass production. The ...more

 Low-Voltage (1.8V), High-Speed (75 MHz) 8 Mb Serial NOR Flash Device Features Extremely Low Power Consumption (5 microamperes); Available in Small Form-Factor Packages, Including Chip-Scale Package Microchip Technology has announced the SST25WF080 serial Flash-memory device,  the newest member of the 25 series Serial Flash (SPI) memory ...more

 Four-Member PIC24F Family Enables Quick Development Via Free USB Software Library; Provides Rich Set of Additional PeripheralsMicrochip Technology has announced the four-member PIC24FJ256GB210 microcontroller family, which integrates USB for Embedded Host/Peripheral/On-the-Go and 96 Kbytes of RAM. This large RAM enables the buffering of sizeable amounts of data and better overall ...more

 North Atlantic Industries introduces an isolated, four channel, programmable Counter, Quadrature and SSI Encoder Controller North Atlantic Industries (NAI) has announced the availability of a Counter, Quadrature and SSI Encoder Controller interface module for its wide range of OpenVPX, VME, cPCI and PCI Multifunction Boards. Known ...more

 PPC9B is the ideal upgrade for low power, thermally-constrained applications that require more processing capabilities GE Intelligent platforms has announced the PowerXtreme PPC9B rugged 6U VMEbus single board computer. Based on Freescale’s QorIQ P2020 dual core processor and with 2 GBytes of DDR3 ECC memory, it ...more

 Emerson launches Industry’s first COM Express Modules powered by Freescale QorIQ Processors Off the shelf modular format simplifies the design cycle and reduces hardware development time and cost Emerson has launched the industry’s first modular single board computers (SBCs) based on the ...more

 Low-Power ICs Enable Smoke Detectors With 10-Year Battery LifeMicrochip today announced the industry’s first Ion and photo smoke-detector ICs to offer alarm memory. The low-power RE46C162/3 Ion and RE46C165/6/7/8 (RE46C16X) photo smoke-detector ICs make it easy to quickly determine which detector in an interconnected loop triggered an alarm. The ICs’ ...more

 Picor introduces PI3101 Cool-Power™ 60W isolated DC-DC converter setting a new benchmark for size and power density Picor, a subsidiary of Vicor Corporation specialising in the design and development of high performance power management solutions, announces the PI3101 Cool-Power™ ...more

 New PIC32 Development Tools Support High-Performance Graphics, Audio, Wireless Networking, and Capacitive Touch-Sensing Buttons & SlidersMicrochip Technology has announced two new development tools for adding advanced human interfaces to PIC32, 32-bit microcontroller-based designs. The Multimedia Expansion Board enables development of highly interactive, graphics-based interfaces with network connectivity. The enhanced mTouch™ ...more

 New MCU Family Reduces Costs by Eliminating External RAM and Controllers for Graphics Displays, USB and Touch Sensing; Free Graphics Software Tools ProvidedMicrochip Technology has announced the eight-member PIC24FJ256DA microcontroller family, which integrates three graphics acceleration units and a display controller, along with 96 Kbytes of RAM. This integration reduces ...more

 Microchip announces the first and only technology in the industry to enable capacitive touch-sensing with a metal front panel.  Building upon the success of the initial release of mTouch™ capacitive touch-sensing technology, the royalty-free, robust technology now works through metal, gloves and on surfaces that contain liquids, and it enables ...more

 GSI Cut High-Speed SRAM Lead-Times by at least 10 WeeksACAL Technology is offering high speed SRAM using a unique manufacturing process which will enable OEMs and CEMs to cut current lead-times of 18 to 35 weeks, from other vendors, to just 8 to 14 weeks for the second-source GSI alternatives. ...more

 Actel is making it easier to build powerful designs using the proven IP blocks in its portfolio by including free access to IP libraries in its Libero® Gold edition and RTL-source IP libraries in its Libero Platinum edition. Access to more than fifty IP cores is now included in the ...more

 AMCC to AppliedMicro – more than just a rebranding exercise? Out goes the old…      in comes the new… It was a suitable rebranding – gradually release with ...more

 GSI Technology is again leading the industry in customer-focused manufacturing by offering you EVEN MORE... SRAMs specifically designed for your temperature specification needs! They are now producing SRAMs in extended temperature ranges for the military industry and would like to know what you need for your design. GSI  are offering these extended temperatures in ...more

 Industry’s Smallest Form-Factor Power Architecture SoCs Enable System Developers to Introduce Full-Featured, Consumer Class Home Gateways, Smart Meters, Control Panels, Network Attached Storage and Access Points. ACAL Technology in partnership with AppliedMicro are pleased to bring you news of the APM801xx, ...more

 Microchip Technology has announced the PIC18F “K90” 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) family—the industry’s first and only low-power, 5V, 8-bit MCUs that include an on-chip LCD driver module and 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC). The new MCUs feature nanoWatt XLP technology for eXtreme Low Power consumption, with industry-leading sleep currents down to 20 ...more

 Microchip Technology has announced the availability of mTouch™ Projected Capacitive Touch-Screen Sensing Technology, the first in a series of patent-pending releases supporting projected capacitive touch-screen solutions across the Company’s portfolio of 8-, 16- and 32-bit PIC® MCUs. Microchip also announced the mTouch Projected Capacitive Development Kit today, as well as ...more

 ACAL Technology has signed a pan-European franchise agreement with International Components Corporation (ICC) manufacturer of Elpac brand power supplies. The pan-European franchise is an extension of their existing agreement in Germany, and provides customers throughout Europe with technical support and integration services on ICC Elpac’s range of specialist power supplies ...more

 Microchip has today announced the MCP2003 and MCP2004 (MCP2003/4) stand-alone LIN transceivers. These AEC-Q100-certified devices are 3rd party-LIN/J2602 approved and satisfy the stringent requirements of automotive manufacturers, worldwide. The transceivers are compliant with the LIN Bus 1.X/2.0/2.1 and SAE J2602 standards, and feature industry-leading ESD and EMC performance for reliable ...more

  Overview link – Benefits for Design Engineers link – Potential Applications link - Feedback Form / Information Request Form [TABLINK6] Introducing Honeywell’s SMART Position SensorsHoneywell’s SMART Position Sensor is the most accurate and durable linear position device available in the industry (0,05 mm [0.002 in]), enabling highly accurate ...more

 Honeywell’s new TruStability™ Silicon Pressure Sensors often eliminate the need for calibration after board mounting and the digital ASIC outputs in either I2C or SPI protocols enable direct microprocessor interfacing. They are comprised of:  ...more

 The new Honeywell Zephyr™ Digital Airflow Sensors, HAF Series (High Accuracy) deliver enhanced  functionality driven by customers’ product performance needs. Their high accuracy allows for very precise airflow measurement, often ideal for demanding applications with high accuracy requirements. These customizable devices provide enhanced reliability, digital accuracy and repeatable measurements to ...more

 AAEON releases a new High-End Embedded Controller --AEC-6940 AAEON has launched the AEC-6940, an advanced embedded controller, which adopts the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor.  The AEC-6940 is a high performance, high-end Embedded Controller that features high speed processing and is known as the BOXER 2+ in the AAEON Boxer ...more

 New products from Adlink Technology further enhance ACAL’s industry leading COM Express product range ...more

 ICC Elpac design and manufacture sophisticated charging solutions optimized to the specific needs of the application. Utilizing innovative technologies, producing solutions for a broad range of market segments including medical, communications, power tool, industrial, handheld data, and consumer electronics.Leading edge designs and innovative technologies are the major advantages to working ...more

 From desktop chargers and docking stations to sophisticated charging solutions, ICC designs and manufactures state of the art chargers for the most demanding applications. Our 40 years of expertise with desktop chargers and docking stations have produced some of the most innovative charging solutions in the marketplace. ...more

 The Elpac Power Systems brand 80 watt series, designed for both medical (MTB080) and industrial (FTB080) applications, provide a power density of 12.5 watts per cubic inch and converter efficiencies up to 91%. The compact, open frame design measures only 2” x 4” x 1” (101.6mm x 50.8mm x 25.7mm) ...more

 The Elpac Power Systems brand 150 watt power supply is designed for both medical (MWA150) and industrial (FWA150) applications, offers an industry leading 5.5 watts per cubic inch power density and converter efficiencies up to 94%. This highly efficient power supply is ideal for feature-rich applications that demand compact size ...more

 Tell us about your application for your chance to win a free Emerson COMX-ATOM-420 ACAL are offering customers the chance to win a free Intel Atom based COM Express module and base board. Based on the Type 2 COM Express format, the ...more

 Emerson Network Power Launches Three New Embedded Computing Platforms Powered by Next-Generation Intel® Core™ Processors These new embedded computing platforms are available in a range of form factors, including COM Express®, MicroATX and 6U VME and Emerson Network Power will continue to add more form ...more

 Innovative peer-to-peer software reduces cost and eases challenges of migration to VPX from legacy architectures GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the availability of an innovative software capability that addresses a problem faced by military and aerospace customers who want to implement PCI Express peer-to-peer connectivity using ...more

 Get ready for VPX -  3U and 6U Development Platforms from SIE ...more

 ACAL Technology, in partnership with Swissbit, is proud to announce the latest addition to its INDUSTRIAL family of Flash memory products. The M-100 series, a 128MB MultiMedia Card (MMC) with a ruggedized housing to provide enhanced ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) protection up to 15kV. This small form factor Flash card offers ...more

 Highly integrated CoreModule® 740 provides the next migration step for rugged low power embedded systems and stackable platforms ADLINK Technology Inc has announced the release of its newest small form factor (SFF) rugged single board computer (SBC), the Ampro by ADLINK™ CoreModule® 740. The CoreModule 740 ...more

 Availability of QorIQ embedded processors in COM Express means lower power, higher performance and extended interconnect options for a broad range of applications Emerson Network Power and Freescale semiconductor have announced a collaborative effort to deploy Freescale multicore QorIQ processors on modular single-board computers (SBCs) based ...more

 Microchip Technology has announced honours from three leading industry publications for its eXtreme Low Power (XLP) PIC® microcontrollers, mTouch™ sensing solutions and world-class analog products.EDN Magazine selected Microchip’s PIC24F16KA nanoWatt XLP PIC microcontrollers as its Innovation Award winner in the “Microcontroller” category, marking Microchip’s second consecutive win. Additionally, Microchip was ...more

 Low-Power Certified WI-FI Transceiver Module With a 5 Year Battery Life   • 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g Transceiver for Wi-Fi Sensor Networking, compatible with standard    802.11b/g Wi-Fi access points  ...more

 Microchip Technology  has announced the MCP4801/2, MCP4811/2 (MCP48XX) and MCP4901/2, MCP4911/2 (MCP49XX) Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs). The new products expand the Company’s portfolio of DACs with single- and dual-channel 8- and 10-bit devices featuring an SPI communication interface, as well as internal and external voltage-reference options. The MCP48XX family has an ...more

 High Performance and Integration of Next-Generation Embedded System-on-a-Chip Enables Entry-Level to Mid-Range NAS Systems to Deliver 16 Simultaneous HD Video Streams AppliedMicro (AMCC), a global leader in energy conscious computing and communications solutions, today announced the APM 821xx processor, a single-core system-on-a-chip (SoC) device ...more

 Acal Technology – Pan European distributor for Honeywell Sensing and Control ...more

 ACAL Technology have signed a technical distribution agreement, covering the UK and France, with Europe’s largest independent DRAM module and Flash storage manufacturer, Swissbit. The agreement will give designers of embedded and industrial products, access to Swissbit’s rugged storage devices combined with ACAL Technology’s extensive expertise in the design and ...more

 ACAL Technology has added powerful new web tools which enable registered users to take increased control of information and support working patterns which are more flexible and demand-driven. ...more

  ACAL is please to introduce the new Ampro by ADLINK™ Express-ATR ...more

 Microchip Technology has announced that its single-I/O bus UNI/O® EEPROM devices are now available in miniature, Wafer-Level Chip-Scale and TO-92 packages, in addition to the 3-pin SOT-23 package. Measuring at 0.85 mm x 1.38 mm, the Wafer-Level Chip-Scale Package (WLCSP) is approximately the size of a die, and can support ...more

 The aTCA-6150 incorporates 6-core/ 12-thread computing power with integrated memory controllers while reducing power consumption ...more

 Acal Technology is pleased to bring you news of AppliedMicro's PQX Series,  providing the  World's Highest Density Framer/PHY SoC for Multi-10G/40G/100G Carrier Ethernet and OTN Applications  Providing 60G of Capacity in Highly Integrated, Low Power Device Allows Equipment Makers to Enable Network Convergence and Reduce Capital ...more

 NPN240 features dual NVIDIA® CUDA-enabled processors for creating rugged computers with potential performance in the thousands of gigaflops GE Intelligent Platforms has extended its family of rugged GPGPU (general purpose computing on a graphics processing unit) solutions with the announcement of the 6U OpenVPX NPN240 multi-processor. ...more

 The rugged 76-95 series pushbutton switches are designed to withstand impacts of significant force. This makes them perfect for applications where vandal resistance is a necessity.  The main switch body and button are created using rugged stainless steel with front mount styling. The bezel protrudes ...more

 Adding to the range of switches already available ACAL are now offering limited free samples of the ITW 57 series of Vandal resistant push button switches. The Series 57 is a range of miniature, momentary action, rugged panel sealed pushbutton switches with a round button and bezel.  ...more

 The 49-59 series pushbutton switches are panel sealed and fit a 16mm cut out. They all provide momentary action, and are based on our proven series 16 or 26 basic switches. Connections are made via the solder terminals at the rear of the switch. The series is ...more

 Microchip Technology has announced the expansion of its 16-bit dsPIC® Digital Signal Controller (DSC) portfolio for digital power-conversion applications. These new DSCs provide up to four times the memory, compared to Microchip’s existing SMPS & Digital Power Conversion families. Additionally, these flexible DSCs can be configured for a variety of ...more

 ACAL Technology sample Excelsys high-efficiency waterproof LED power suppliesACAL Technology are sampling compact Excelsys LED power supplies which combine up to 95% efficiency with power ratings from 30W to 300W and waterproof enclosures rated to IP67. The constant-current output LXC series, and constant-voltage output LXV series, are compact yet rugged power ...more

 Rugged COM Express Module from GE Delivers High Performance in Harsh, Space-Constrained Environments bCOM2-L1100 leverages GE ruggedisation expertise to put Intel® Core™2 Duo processor into new applications ...more

 Microchip Technology has announced a complete, out-of-the-box solution that makes it easy to add USB connectivity to existing systems. The MCP2200 USB-to-UART protocol converter, with its low-cost evaluation tool, software libraries and Windows® based configuration tool, enables designers to quickly and easily add USB connectivity to their application without completely ...more

 Microchip Technology has unveiled several new, peripheral-rich 8-bit PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs) with active currents of less than 50 µA/MHz and extremely low sleep currents. The PIC12F182X and PIC16F182X (PIC1XF182X) MCUs extend Microchip’s Enhanced Mid-range 8-bit core product line into the 8-pin segment, bringing the total number of Enhanced 8-bit core ...more

 Cortex-M3: The ARM Processor for Embedded Applications The ARM® Cortex™-M3 32-bit processor has been specifically developed to provide a high-performance, low-cost platform for a broad range of applications, including microcontrollers, automotive body systems, industrial control systems and wireless networking. With a balance between size and ...more

 Vicor have announced the addition of eight wide input Micro DC-DC converters to its 28 Vdc input family. These models have nominal output voltages ranging from 3.3 to 48 Vdc and a maximum power of 100 W (50 W at 3.3 and 5 Vout and 100 W at 12, 15, ...more

 V.I Chip Inc. a subsidiary of Vicor Corporation have announced the availability of a 120W, 1/32nd brick footprint BCM™ bus convertor. The VIB0101THJ is a 48:12V surface mount non-regulated convertor with 94.5 % efficiency. It will have uses in powering non-isolated POL convertors or as an isolated voltage source for applications ...more

 Microchip Technology has announced the MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Regulator, which features an operating voltage down to 0.35V, quiescent current as low as 19 microamperes, and shutdown current of less than one microampere. With integrated dual FET transistors and output currents up to 350 milliamperes, the 500 kHz MCP1640 regulator enables ...more

 5-slot I/O PLUS 3U VPX Full Mesh Backplane named Editor’s Choice Product Award Winner SIE Computing Solutions Inc., a provider of rugged electronic packaging solutions for mission critical-embedded computing platforms deployed in harsh environments, has announced that its 5-slot I/O PLUS 3U VPX Full Mesh Backplane ...more

 Microchip has announced the expansion of its Enhanced 8-bit Mid-range core microcontroller (MCU) portfolio, with higher memory and pincount devices featuring nanoWatt XLP technology and industry-leading active power consumption. The PIC16F19XX MCUs feature a broad range of peripherals, including an mTouch™ capacitive touch-sensing module, LCD drive, multiple communications peripherals, and ...more

 SmartFusion intelligent mixed-signal FPGAs are the only devices that integrate an FPGA, an ARM® Cortex-M3 processor and programmable analogue, offering full customisation, IP protection and ease-of-use. Based on Actel’s propriety flash process, SmartFusion FPGAs are ideal for hardware and embedded designers who need a true system-on-a-chip (SoC) that gives more flexibility than traditional fixed-function microcontrollers without the excessive ...more

 - 3W Isolated Output- SIP-8 Package- 4 : 1 Input Range- Isolation 1500VDC EC3SAW Series is Regulated 3W DC/DC Converter, SIP-8 package with wide input range from 9- 36, 18 -75VDC. Both single and dual outputs versions are available – signal output is available with +5, +12 ...more

 Microchip has announced the MCP4341, MCP4342 (MCP434X), MCP4361 and MCP4362 (MCP436X) quad digital potentiometers.  The 7- and 8-bit, non-volatile devices feature an SPI interface and static current consumption of just 5 microamperes (maximum).  They are specified for operation from – 40° C to125° C and are available in space-saving packages ...more

 Remote Programming Solutions ByteTools has a remote programming solution for Actel's flash devices. A programming adaptor (Catapult EJ-1) allows programming and debugging of a device via JTAG, and all this is done remotely through the Ethernet. As a ...more

 Multifunction Boards now available in a range of form factors from North Atlantic and ACAL North Atlantic Industries has announced the availability of ARINC429/ 575 support for its wide range of VPX, VME, cPCI and PCI multifunction boards. Known as the A4, it joins an extensive ...more

 Atom based COM Express module and Mini-ITX motherboard enable reliable, high-performance, energy-efficient processing Emerson Network Power has announced two new embedded computing platforms powered by the latest Intel® Atom™ processors N450, D410 and D510. Emerson’s mew COMX-ATOM-420 COM Express module ...more

 ADLINK’s latest Computer-on-Module (COM), the Express-MV, is based on Intel’s Core 2 Duo processor and GS45 chipset with Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD. It is ideally suited for power sensitive applications requiring excellent graphics performance. ADLINK has announced the newest and highest perfomance member of the ADLINK ...more

 Emerson Network Power Launches Three New Embedded Computing Platforms Powered by Next-Generation Intel® Core™ Processors Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, has announced three new embedded computing platforms powered by the latest Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® Core™ i5 processors, ...more

 RXMC-1553 High Density MIL_STD-1553 XMC combines high performance with I/O flexibility GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the RXMC-1553 High density XMC module. Designed to provide unparalleled error detection and 100% monitoring of fully loaded buses, the RXMC-1553 delivers unsurpassed performance and flexibility for MIL-STD-1553 A/B Notice II ...more

 ACAL Technology recently partnered with Napier Technology PR and Marketing agency sponsoring a group of students at Chichester University. The students were given a project of producing a viral video about ACAL. They worked with Napiers Mike Maynard to understand the challenges that face design engineers in the electronics industry. ...more

 The ACT9200 family provides a wide range of competitive solutions for many common clocking requirements in the, still favoured, 7x5mm industry standard oscillator package. With square wave output options, stabilities to ±15ppm, a range of available operating temperatures and Tri-State options, this family of devices provides an excellent solution to ...more

 GSI Technology is shipping 144Mbit SigmaQuad™-II/-II+ and SigmaDDR™-II/-II+ SRAMs.  With multiple types, organizations, and speeds, they are an excellent choice as an upgrade to current designs that require more high speed memory or to new high performance designs that require higher speeds.  GSI Technology's 144Mbit family of SigmaQuad-II+ and SigmaDDR-II+ ...more

 Microchip Technology has acquired ZeroG Wireless,an innovator in low-power embedded Wi-Fi® solutions and developer of Wi-Fi-certified transceivers and FCC-certified modules, which further strengthen Microchip’s wireless offerings by enabling embedded designers to easily connect to this ubiquitous networking protocol with any 8-, 16- or 32-bit PIC® microcontroller. The terms of the deal are confidential. ...more

 ProASIC3 and ProASICPLUS FPGA Families Designed into Multiple Applications on Boeing's Next Generation Commercial Airliner Actel has announced that its low-power ProASIC®3 and ProASICPLUS® FPGA families have been designed into flight-critical applications on the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner commercial airliner. Flight computers, cockpit displays, engine control ...more

 ACAL Technology is sampling the GSM/GPRS /EDGE module named as the ‘Best low-bandwidth 3G module’ in the GSM Association (GSMA) Embedded Mobile Module Competition which was announced in November 2009.Created to encourage the growth of embedded mobile applications, the competition was judged by a panel of nine experts from major ...more

 ACAL Technology have been named as ‘Defence Communications Supplier of the Year' by Cobham PLC, a global company engaged in the development, delivery and support of leading-edge aerospace and defense systems in the air, on land and at sea. The award was presented to ACAL’s European Product Manager for FPGAs, ...more

 Having received all necessary approvals, Acal today announces the completion of its acquisition of Financiere BFI Optilas SAS for a consideration of €10 million payable in cash and 2 million Acal ordinary shares (the "Shares").  The Shares were admitted to the Official List today and dealings in them commenced at ...more

 Piezo switches with seal-tight protection meet highest standard class IP69K By achieving the seal-tight protection class of IP69K, SCHURTER is extending the spectrum of potential applications for its already tried-and-tested PSE family of piezo switches. The qualification test was carried out using a high-pressure vapor stream at 90 Bar and a ...more

 The robust switch type MSM LA from SCHURTER has been redesigned and is now also available with point illumination. For displaying the switching status or for providing visibility during night-time use, the illumination colors red, green and blue are available. The switch is designed with either a one- or two-pole ...more

 GE Intelligent Platforms to continue focus on software and services, control systems and embedded computing; FANUC to promote industry-leading CNC portfolio globally GE and FANUC Ltd have announced that the two companies have completed their agreement to dissolve the GE Intelligent Platforms Automation Corporation Joint Venture. This agreement reverts the respective ...more

 Sub sea ROV and Seismic applications of Vicor power modules The ScenarioIn the application of sub sea systems it is vital to have reliable electronic systems at commercially viable prices. In the sub sea business Vicor power modules have become widely accepted as a viable solution delivering a combination of reliability ...more

 ACAL Technology has extended its Fibre-optic cable assembly service and inventory with the introduction of new fibre-optic connectors from Amphenol and a broader range of fibre-optic connectors from Tyco Electronics. The new products allow ACAL additional flexibility to support customers throughout their fibre-optic design cycle, from consultancy during the initial ...more

 In November ACAL Technology surveyed nearly 400 contacts from its franchised supply base of over 300 worldwide suppliers. The responses to the survey have been analysed and summarized for the benefit of our customers. • 75% of responders are currently experiencing fluctuating lead-times• 38% already have product allocation issues for areas of their ...more

 ACAL Technology are entering the final five years of a fifteen-year wait confident that a custom heater mat, designed in collaboration with Honeywell, will fulfill its vital role in allowing the Rosetta spacecraft to sample the surface of the comet, Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Rosetta made its closest approach to Earth on 13th November ...more

 ACT320SMX-4  The ACT320SMX-4 is a low cost, 4 pad, high quality, low aging 3X2.5mm miniature SMD Crystal in a ceramic base / metal lid package, seam welded for good long term reliability. The device has the lid grounded via the package to reduce EMI issues. ...more

   Industry's Lowest-Power FPGAs   The Actel IGLOO series of low-power FPGAs includes IGLOO/e, IGLOO nano, and IGLOO PLUS devices—the industry's lowest-power FPGAs. IGLOO devices are reprogrammable, full-featured flash, low-power FPGAs designed to meet the demanding power and area requirements of today's portable and power-conscious electronics. Based on Actel nonvolatile flash technology and ...more

 The Speedster® Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) from Achronix are the world’s fastest programmable logic devices, with up to 1.5 GHz fabric performance — suitable for a wide range of uses in networking, telecommunica­tions, video, digital signal processing, high-performance computing, imaging, industrial and military applications.   The Speedster Plug-In Card for the ...more

 The Speedster® Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) from Achronix are the world’s fastest programmable logic devices, with up to 1.5 GHz fabric performance — suitable for a wide range of uses in networking, telecommunica­tions, video, digital signal processing, high-performance computing, imaging, industrial and military applications. ...more

 AppliedMicro's Energy Conscious Processors Continue Drive Toward Low-Power Processing Embedded Power Architecture SoCs Optimized for Low-Power Consumption Enable System Designers to Cut System Energy Requirements ACAL Technology and AppliedMicro (AMCC) are please to announce energy efficient versions of the company’s families of 405 and 460 microprocessors that consume up to 40 ...more

 Nextreme NEW ASICs are fast becoming the preferred path to reducing the cost and power consumption for FPGAs up to 350K Logic Cells/Elements.The Nextreme NEW ASIC-in-a-Box Design Kits simplify the design flow and empower engineers who are unfamiliar with ASIC design to now complete designs at a fraction of the ...more

 ITW Switches has extended its popular 48M Series range of Vandal resistant switches with the introduction of a high current version.  The new version adds a 10amp microswitch providing normally open or nomally closed momentary or maintained operation.   Available with or without illumination in a variety of colours and legends makes these switches ...more

 The new 58M series from ITW Switches adds a host of new features to their range of Vandal Resistant Switches.  These rugged Stainless Steel switches are available in momentary or maintained versions with or without illumination.  The variety of options including customised legends make these switches ideal for many applications ...more

   New Version Also Features Design Debug     ACAL Technology is please to bring you news of Actel's new Libero IDE. Actel continues to lead the way for low-power designs with the release of Libero® Integrated Design Environment (IDE) v8.6. The newest version of the Libero IDE offers designers several new features, including upgraded power ...more

 Predominantly targeted to meet the exacting requirements network Timing Protocols for SONET/SDH systems, Gateway, Base Station and Third Hierarchy Exchanges these products also are ideally suited to other applications where tight tolerances and stability over time are critical eg: Instrumentation, 10 Bit Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Wireless References and other Synchronous ...more

 ACAL Technology announce a new cross-matching service designed to; eliminate extended lead-times for high-speed SRAM, to future-proof designs by second-sourcing fit, form and function alternatives to virtually any existing SRAM. As a franchised distributor for SRAM manufacturer, GSI Technology, ACAL Technology are offering a free cross-matching and sample service to help ...more

 New Speedster® Plug-in Card (SPC60) development board features DDR3 memory module and provides access to 10.3 Gbps SerDes Speedster FPGAs feature four embedded 1066 Mbps DDR3 controllers Achronix Semiconductor, makers of the world’s fastest field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), today announced availability of a complete 1066 Mbps DDR3 solution for its Speedster ...more

 New Metal Switch with Ceramic Surface  Metal switches with high resistance to destructive elements, fully illuminated actuating surface The new MSM CS metal switch from Schurter is equipped with an actuator made of highly durable ceramic. Ceramic is a new technology employed in the production of an electro-mechanical switch. The new ...more

 MICRO SWITCH™ Safety Switches Line Guide Full-Scale Offering. Solid, Robust Industry Knowledge. Whether you're an end-user or OEM, you face an ongoing challenge: to keep your machines and equipment operating safely and productively, while meeting all global workplace safety standards. When you need comprehensive solutions for machine safeguarding, ACAL with ...more

 Micronel AG has expanded the already successful U51 blower series with the addition of the “U51DL-Integrated”. The products innovative feature is that all the electronics required to drive the unit is included in the same housing. With an external diameter of only 50mm (only 8mm bigger than a golf ball), this ...more

 ACAL Technology offers a complete line of Micro Twinax connectors in SMA, NDL, and Micro-D sizesSabritec’s Micro Twinax NDL line features matched impedance miniaturized connectors that provide the user with controlled impedance and tightly spaced PCB footprint spacing. The NDL Micro Twinax Series is offered in threaded and quick disconnect styles ...more

 Refreshed for 2009, the 6655 Series On-Surface Temperature Sensors are lower-cost, thermistor-based temperature sensors that use Honeywell’s compact, low-profile, 12.70 mm (0.5”) thermostat package. This series is designed to offer temperature measurements with enhanced response and accuracy on most flat surfaces and pipes in non-condensing applications. Unlike thermostats, which are generally limited ...more

 Microchip announces the mTouchTM AR1000 Resistive Touch-Screen Controllers   Microchip announces the mTouchTM AR1000 Resistive Touch-Screen Controllers – the embedded industry’s most innovative analogue resistive touch-screen controllers, adding to Microchip’s comprehensive portfolio of mTouch capacitive and inductive touch-sensing solutions. The AR1000 controllers further solidify Microchip’s position of having the broadest touch-controller ...more

 ACAL Technology are pleased to announce that in partnership with Microchip if you recycle your MPLAB ICD 2 you can receive a 25% discount towards the purchase of a new MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger (DV164035) RRP $189.99, MPLAB REAL ICE™ In-Circuit Emulator (DV244005) RRP $499.98 or PICkit™ 3 Debug Express ...more

 Sparkling clean and sterile... .. these are characteristics of the new Dynaboard from Algra. The hermetically sealed stainless-steel surface meets all the requirements and standards of hygiene which must be complied with in medical environments and in the production and processing of foodstuffs. Conventional data-input devices have the disadvantage that the open ...more

 ACAL Technology are pleased to announce the extension of there agreement with ERG (Endicott Research Group) Power to all of their European territories. ERG Power are a provider of DC-AC Inverters and LED Drivers and have over 30 years of supporting the backlit display applications.  Under the Agreement ACAL will provide ...more

 The established and proven range of waterproof (IP68 rated) connectors manufactured by Bulgin Components- Bulgin Buccaneer. To complement the existing range of conventional multipole signal & power connector types, Bulgin have now expanded the range to include RF & data interconnects. The Buccaneer range of data connectors include types for Ethernet, USB, Mini ...more

 New benchmarks for ultra-low power consumption, highest speed and fast customisation are allowing the latest generation of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) to move into applications which have previously been the exclusive domain of application-specific ICs (ASICs). These new performance levels are giving an additional impetus to sales of FPGAs which, ...more

 Key facts: • ACAL Technology first to sample the world’s smallest Linux networking server • Low current of 150mA at 10Mbps supports reduced power consumption ...more

 HONEYWELL SMALLEST FORCE SENSOR The FSS-SMT Series, a low profile surface mount device that allows for automated assembly on a printed circuit board (PCB), often eliminating hand soldering and helping to reduce assembly costs.  Cost-conscious customers will be attracted to the FSSSMT Series because it provides all four points of the Wheatstone ...more

 Compact, high performance RTC-1000A/ RTC-1000D products designed to withstand harsh environments ACAL is pleased to announce the release of the new RTC-1000 (Rugged Tablet Computer) series from AAEON. The RTC-1000 series is designed specifically for use in harsh and hostile environments, provides IP-54 or IP-65 compliance and features 10.2" sunlight readable panel with ...more

 ACAL Microsystems are highlighting the NuPRO-825, a recently introduced, half sized PCI Single Board Computer (only 191mm long x 122mm wide) from the ADLINK stables. It comes with a choice of Pentium® M processors ranging from 1.1GHz up to a racy 2.0GHz or the Celeron® M series which goes ...more

 RTAX-DSP FPGAs  RTAX-DSP space-flight FPGAs add embedded radiation-tolerant multiply-accumulate blocks to the tried-and-trusted industry-standard RTAX-S product family. The result is a dramatic increase in device performance and utilization when implementing arithmetic functions, such as those encountered in-DSP-algorithms, without sacrificing reliability or radiation tolerance. RTAX-DSP integrates complex-DSP-functions into a single device ...more

 New eTools 8.0 Software Simplifies 45nm ASIC Design   eASIC Corporation, a provider of NEW ASIC devices, today announced the immediate availability of its eTools 8.0 software suite for implementing 45nm Nextreme-2 designs. The eTools 8.0 tool suite delivers a robust ASIC grade design flow with the simplicity, ease of design, and ...more

   Sabritec has released a new high speed brochure featuring their latest in Quadrax, Twinax and Fibre Optic interconnects.This brochure features Sabritec’s newly revamped Quadrax contacts with reverse gender inner pins where the larger heat treated rigid socket contacts are protruding in reverse gender configuration. These contacts are designed to provide ...more

 ACAL Technology is please to bring you news of the ZMS-08 Media Rich Applications Processor from ZiiLABS:- ZMS-08Media Rich Applications Processor ZiiLABS ZMS-08 is a high performance, fully integrated low-power processor for delivering the next generation of media-rich portable and embedded products. Blu-ray Quality 1080p H.264 Video Decode 1080p H.264 Video ...more

 The new expanded Corcom (Tyco Electronics) range now includes a compact connector for high-current DC applications. These inlets are designed to accept up to 60 amps of current at 150 volts DC (UL/CSA) and 120 volts DC (TUV) in the filtered version. In the non filtered version this is oncreased ...more

   An announcement has been made this morning on the London Stock Exchange that ACAL intends to acquire, subject to shareholder approval, the entire issued share capital of BFi OPTiLAS. BFi OPTiLAS is a privately owned distributor of specialist electronic and photonic components, modules and systems across Europe. Shareholder approval is expected within the ...more

 AppliedMicro Introduces Multi-core System-on-Chip for Next Generation Converged Applications APM 83290 First to Offer 1.5GHz Power Architecture(R) Multi-core Processor in Low-Cost Bulk CMOS Technology   ACAL Technology is please to announce that AppliedMicro (Applied Micro Circuits Corporation ), today announced the first member of its APM 83K series System on Chip (SoC) family: ...more

 Brings GPU-based supercomputing to small, lightweight, rugged embedded platforms GE Intelligent Platforms has announced that it has signed an agreement with NVIDIA® Corporation for GE Intelligent Platforms to develop new hardware products using NVIDIA® graphics processing units (GPUs) based on the award-winnng CUDA architecture, for military and aerospace applications. These new ...more

 Design kits Significantly Simplify ASIC Design     eASIC Corporation, a provider of NEW ASIC devices, today announced the immediate availability of two ASIC-in-a-Box design kits that enable ASIC design to be widely accessible and thereby reverse the trend of declining ASIC design starts. Through simplifying the design flow, the design kits empower ...more

 ACT2205SMX-4 and ACT2016SMX-4 The ACT2205SMX-4 and ACT2016SMX-4 are both miniature SMD 4 pad, high quality, low aging seam welded crystals. Utilising a ceramic base with a metal lid and gold plated pads, the devices are both durable and reliable. Available in ...more

 The ACT3215A is a competitively priced sub miniature watch crystal for applications where real time is required or where microcontrollers require a Khz clock to run in accurate low power modes. Metal lid, ceramic package ...more

 Dual Intel® Xeon® 5500 series with bandwidth-optimised memory enhances virtualisation, power management capabilities Emerson Network Power has launched the ATCA-7360, its highest performance 10Gbps AdvancedTCA® (ATCA®) single board computer (SBC) to date. The ATCA-7360 features two of the latest Intel® Xeon® 5500 series processors in addition to higher memory capacity, improved I/O ...more

 Cost-Effective "Compact" COM Express Module with Intel Atom N270 Processor targets highly compact, mobile, battery-powered solutions Adlink Technology has announced the Express-ATC, the newest member of its Computer-on-Module (COM) family. The Express-ATC is a "compact" COM Express module measuring only 95 x 95 millimetres and is fully compatible with the Type ...more

 Ruffsystem 840 targets high performance rugged applications ADLINK has announced the availability of the industry's first Extreme Rugged system based on the Intel Core 2 Dup processor. The Ampro by ADLINK Ruffsystem 840 integrates a dual-core processor, RAM, graphics, networking and PCI Express expansion in an Extreme Rugged enclosure that operates ...more

 Groundbreaking thermal performance makes PEX441 an ideal choice for sophisticated, power demanding applications Optimum heat/power dissipation allows high functional density Five build levels maximize cost-effectiveness Switched fabric layer agnostic for design flexibility  Designed to enable system architects and integrators to include a broad range of high performance XMCs in their designs, the ...more

 Featuring I/O PLUS - Highly customisable architecture provides additional I/O options SIE Computing solutions has announced the arrival of its enhanced 5-slot I/O PLUS 3U VPX Full Mesh Backplane for a wide array of VPX applications. A commercial off the shelf (COTS) solution, the highly configurable VPX REDI backplane offers high-bandwidth ...more

 New Emerson Industrial Motherboard provides exceptional flexibility and performance for Retail applications Emerson has launched an industrial motherboard solution to improve the flexibility of point of sale applications such as retail, banking, hospitality and self service kiosks. Based on the MicroATX form factor, the Emerson MATXM-C2-410-B uses the Mobile Intel GM45 ...more

 Next Generation SBC341 offers 13% higher clock speed and 20% lower thermal design power than SBC340 GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the VPXcel SBC341 3U VPX rugged single board computer. Taking advantage of the latest Penryn processor technology from Intel with its 2.26GHz SP9300 Core 2 Duo processor and 25 watts ...more

 The energy efficient cPCI-6880 series features the Intel 45nm Core 2Duo processor and is suitable for miltary, transportation, aviation and communications markets Adlink Technology has announced the release of the cPCI-6880 series of 6U CompactPCi blades featuring 45nm Intel Core 2 Duo processor T9400 offering 2.53GHz core speed, 6MB L2 cache ...more

 TAITIEN has released its TX series of temperature compensated crystal oscillators (TCXOs) designed specifically for GPS applications. TX series is also suitable for other applications including mobile phones, smart phones, WLAN, WiMax and other base station applications.    Packaged in a 3.2 x 2.5 x 0.9mm SMD ceramic case, the device is ...more

 The RX-4571 real-time clock by Epson Toyocom can be operated within a very wide voltage range of 1.6V to 5.5V, and can even make do with a voltage of just 1.0V in backup mode. The real-time clock is very economical in terms of power consumption; in backup, for example, power ...more

 ACAL Technology is please to bring you more news from the CTS Corporation;  another extension of its line of low phase noise VCO platforms in the industry-standard 12.7mm SMT footprint.  The new platform achieves superior phase noise while using low cost circuit topologies, and is available in a wide range ...more

 ACAL Technology, in partnership with Epson Toyocom has announced the commercial development and volume production of the new “SG-211S*E” series of compact, highly accurate simple clock oscillators (SPXO). The new crystal oscillators support voltages as low as 1.8 V and temperatures as high as 90 °C. Epson Toyocom has long ...more

 ACAL Technology, in partnership with TAITIEN Electronics, is please to bring you news, of the industry’s smallest line of programmable crystal oscillators, the PX and PY series of SMD packages measuring at 2.5 X 2.0 mm and 3.2 X 2.5mm.  Leveraging TAITIEN’s expertise in end-to-end fabrication of high-performance quartz crystal oscillators, ...more

 ACAL Technology is pleased to announce that the CTS Corporation has developed an extension of its line of low phase noise, high precision oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) platforms, with a small, low profile surface mount 22 x 25.4 mm package.  The new platform utilizes a high precision stress compensated cut quartz crystal ...more

 Everything you need to get a wireless sensor node up and running in minutes Dev Kit board providing a simple means to interface to your device Utility programs that demonstrate network operation and performance Full documentation to speed integration into your product The WSN802GDK kit from ACAL & RFM allows for full demonstration or ...more

 RF Designer's tool kit consisting of a range of RFMD's NBB-xxx series of DC-12Ghz cascadable, broadband GaAs MMIC 50 Ohm amplifiers   Each kit contains 5 samples of the NBB-300 (DC-12Ghz), NBB-310 (DC-12Ghz), NBB-400 (DC-8Ghz), NLB-300 (DC-10Ghz), NLB-310 (DC-10Ghz) and NLB-400 (DC-6Ghz). All NBB devices are in a ceramic Micro-X SMD 4 pin ...more

 Key Facts: ·         Robust Ethernet switch for industrial applications ·         Connects 16 ports in a compact package ·         Easy plug and play installation ·         Design support from ACAL industrial Ethernet specialists ACAL Technology are sampling a new compact industrial Ethernet switch from HARTING, which connects up to 16 ports in a compact 120 x 105.4mm ...more

 Enables ATCA platform developers to boost storage capacity in telecom systems and target new markets such as enterprise and other server-based applications Emerson Network Power,has announced general availability of its expanded portfolio of AdvancedTCA® (ATCA®) based embedded computing storage products. Two new ATCA blades for in-shelf storage applications and two new ...more

 Key Facts:• Extends product offerings for IEEE802.15.4 based applications, with greater transmit power and improved receive sensitivity• Fully certified modules make implementing wireless solutions simpler • Integrates Microchip’s newly certified ZigBee PRO software stack, which is available free of charge for download   Microchip announces two additions to its IEEE802.15.4 and ZigBee® ...more

 New QorIQ will provide customers with cost-effective access to higher performance GE Intelligent Platforms has reaffirmed its commitment ti Freescale processors by announcing plans to feature Freescale's advanced multicore QorIQ processors in forthcoming products. QorIQ processors feature up to eight cores for maximum performance and allow GE Intelligent Platforms to develop ...more

 The new 48M Series from ITW Switches adds a host of new features to their range of Vandal resistant switches.  These rugged stainlees steel switches are available in momentary or maintained versions with or without illumination.  The variety of options and compact size make these switches ideal for many applications ...more

   Key Facts:• Specifically designed for electric drive and   industrial applications and developed from a   proven military connector range• Rated to handle currents of 300A and 500A,   with 750A available on request• IP67- and IP20-level protection with optional    360 degrees EMI/RFI shielding• Sampling now from ACAL Technology ACAL Technology are sampling a range of power connectors designed ...more

 MatchPort® AR Linux Software Developer's Kit Embedded Linux Networking Solutions Provides a turn-key development environment using industry standard Linux software tools combined with well known GNU toolchains Improves the ease and flexibility of application development—shortening time-to-market Allows you to leverage the knowledge of a well established Linux development community Simplifies the ...more

 Nextreme NEW ASIC delivers high performance, low cost solution for at speed verification   eASIC Corporation, a provider of low up-front development cost NEW ASICs, today announced that ARM has successfully validated it’s next-generation Cortex™-A9 MPCore™ multicore processor using eASIC’s Nextreme NEW ASICs. With Nextreme, ARM was able to perform at speed ...more

 ACAL are pleased to offer design support and sampling of Vicor's new extended range of 4:1 DC-DC Convertors. The Brick Business Unit of Vicor Corporation has announced the addition of eight wide-input Micro DC-DC converters to the 28VDC input family. These models have nominal output voltages ranging from 3.3 to ...more

 ACALs front panel / switches product portfolio now has a new addition. The new & improved Microprecision MP500 microswitch will be available as of the beginning of July 2009.   Improvements have been made to guarantee better reliability; i.e. reduced differential movement, with a stronger build and mechanical lifespan of 10x106 cycles.   Available with ...more

 North Atlantic Industries adds 5 New Enhanced Usability Features to Industry Standard 8810A North Atlantic Industries has announced that enhanced features have been added to its industry standard Synchro/ Resolver angle measurement instrument. The 8810A is a full-function instrument capable of performing most Synchro/ Resolver evaluation, calibration and test functions on ...more

 eASIC Corporation, a provider of NEW ASICs devices, and IPextreme®, the company bringing famous IP (intellectual property) to system-on-chip designers worldwide, today announced the immediate availability of Freescale’s 32-bit V1 and V2 ColdFire processor cores for Nextreme NEW ASICs. The addition of the ColdFire processors and peripheral IP cores to ...more

 Actel Enhances Performance and Reduces Power Constraints in Industry-Leading RTAX Space-Flight FPGAs     Actel Corporation today announced continued improvements in performance and usability of its industry-leading radiation-tolerant RTAX-S and RTAX-SL space-flight FPGAs, offering designers of space applications even greater advantages. Unburdened by the cost and schedule risks associated with radiation-hardened ASICs, the ...more

 First to market from a leading multi-national supplier with the ground breaking SUMIT interface in 90 x 96mm ISM form factor, CoreModule 730 ushers in a new "Atomic" Era of Rugged Computing ADLINK Technology has announced the biggest architectural innovation on Small Form Factor (SFF) single board computers since the PC/104 ...more

 ACAL Technology is please to bring you news of the latest release from Microchip Technology Inc.; introducing several new ulta-low power PIC microcontroller families targeting battery-powered and energy efficient applications. The new technology uses what Microchip calls their nanoWatt XLP™ eXtreme Low Power Technology, which provides sleep currents as low as a ...more

 CPCI6200 combines latest PowerPC processor, best in class memory and I/O options Emerson Network Power has announced the release of its CPCI6200 CompactPCI single board computer, equipped with the latest Freescale MPC8572 PowerQUICC III dual core processor. Combining scaleable, server-class performance with leading-edge I/O and memory, the board is designed for ...more

 Microchip Technology, today announced the MCP2036 Analogue Front End (AFE) for inductive touch-sensing applications. Complimenting the Company’s royalty-free mTouch™ Inductive Touch-Sensing Solutions, the fully-integrated MCP2036 AFE works with almost any 8-, 16- or 32-bit PIC® microcontroller (MCU) or dsPIC® Digital Signal Controller (DSC), making it even easier and more cost ...more

 Designed for simpler and more cost-effective upgrade and replacement when deployed. Emerson Network Power has launched an industrial motherboard solution to improve the flexibility of point of sale and kiosk applications, including retail, banking, hospitality and self-service kiosks. Based on the Micro-ATX form factor, the Emerson MATXM-C2-410-B uses the Mobile Intel ...more

 MICROCHIP XLP Technology - 16 new nanoWatt XLPTM microcontrollers across  8-bit and 16-bit architectures · Deep-sleep power down to 20nA · Rich peripheral sets in reduced pin-count packages · Integrates mTouch capacitive sensing and Full-speed USB     Setting another new benchmark for embedded performance, Microchip has released 16 new 8-bit and 16-bit microcontrollers with nanoWatt eXtreme Low ...more

 MI-110 is ideal for embedded applications requiring ultra-low power consumption, high bandwidth network connectivity and a complete set of I/O functions ADLINK's latest embedded motherboard is a space saving Mini-ITX board designed to address a fast growing market. The MI-110 boasts an extensive feature set making it an ideal choice for applications that ...more

 The Speedster™ Plug-in Card SPC60   The Speedster™ Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) from Achronix are the world’s fastest programmable logic devices, with up to 1.5 GHz fabric performance — suitable for a wide range of uses in networking, telecommunica­tions, video, digital signal processing, high-performance computing, imaging, industrial and military applications.     The Speedster Plug-In Card ...more

 The Applied Micro Media Server reference kit was developed for OEMs targeting the rapidly expanding Media Server / NAS market. As digital media becomes more pervasive at home, consumers are expecting to have access to their stored data anywhere, anytime, without concerns for security and data corruption. In addition to having ...more

 eASIC Corporation, a provider of NEW ASIC devices, has announced the immediate availability of two new DSP IP cores, an FFT and FIR Filter Compiler, to accelerate it’s growing momentum into the high performance DSP market. The new FFT core, available from eASIC, supports point sizes from 16 to 16K ...more

 Tyco Electronics introduces a new pluggable I/O interface that offers significant advantages as a high-speed I/O interconnect for networking, storage, and telecom applications. This connector includes a standard equipment I/O interface, has pluggable modules and cabling, and is available in fiber and copper link. It also supports various data rates ...more

       eASIC Corporation, a provider of NEW ASIC devices, today announced the eDV9200, a low cost single chip high-definition H.264 CODEC. Requiring only a few external components, the highly integrated eDV9200 dramatically lowers the cost of entry into the high definition video market, enabling a new class of low-cost applications to ...more

 An NTC sensor now available in Standard Thermostat Package     An ideal solution, for easier conversion of legacy analogue temperature controls to more flexible electronic control monitoring – a NTC in the same package as a standard ½” thermostat and competitively priced …. These thermistor-based NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) temperature sensors are designed ...more

 Intel Atom based ETX module honoured with eg3.com Editor's Tech Choice Award ADLINK has proudly announced that their ETX-AT module, based on the Intel Atom N270 processor was selected to receive eg3.com's Editor's Tech Choice Award for the Intel Atom Hardware category. The ETX-AT is positioned as an entry level ETX ...more

 New functions further enhance Mix and Match capabilities of multi-funtion boards North Atlantic Industries has announced the availability of MIL-STD-1553 and CANBus functions for its wide range of VME, cPCI and PCI multi-function boards. Known as N7, N8 (MIL-STD-1553) and P6 (CANBus), they join an already extensive list of standard function ...more

 EPCOS has developed a new power ferrite material with an exceptionally low power loss. In contrast to existing materials, N95 offers a constant loss minimum of 310 kW/m3 over a broad temperature range of between 60 and 100 °C. Depending on the temperature this is 15 to 54 percent lower ...more

 For the first time WIMA Double Layer Capacitors are now available as cascaded modules in different configurations. For this purpose several SuperCap units are combined to achieve tremendous capacitances of a certain rated voltage. Active balancing is done by means of a comparator circuit being integrated into the modules ex-factory ...more

 128-bit key size AES cores designed for use in high-performance applications such as GPON (Gigabit-capable Passive Optical Network).   Achronix Semiconductor, maker of the world’s fastest field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), today announced the availability of new, high performance Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) IP cores for its SpeedsterTM 1.5 GHz Family.   These high-performance 128-bit ...more

 ACAL Technology has expanded it Filter range with the addition of the new Tyco 10-amp version of its Corcom GG series general-purpose and HG series medical filtered power-entry modules. A 5-inch (127 mm) wire lead option has also been introduced for the HG medical modules to aid in module installation. Previously, ...more

 Maximum Power to Performance in a range of compact embedded form factors ACAL Microsystems is joining forces with ADLINK to offer the very latest in low cost, ultra compact computing – a suite of SBCs specifically designed to maximise the performance to power ratio. ADLINK’s new ATOM based SBC product line  delivers higher ...more

 Key facts:   ·         New backshell adds EMI-shielding option to IP68-rated, waterproof Ethernet connector family ·         Wide range of mounting options for networking in harsh environments ·         Samples and production volumes are available now ·         ACAL’s specialist design support and in-house assembly, helps to reduce risk and time               to market ACAL Technology announce the immediate ...more

 Atom based EBX Single Board Computer provides low-cost migration path for Rugged application developers ADLINK Technology has announced the LittleBoard 735 EBX SBC based on the ultra low power Intel Atom N270 processor at 1.6GHz - codenamed "Diamondville". ADLINK has combined the advanced low-power "Navy Pier" platform, Atom N270 with 945GSE chipset, ...more

 The Microchip PIC18F4XK/2XK20 Flash microcontroller products offer all of the advantages of the well recognized PIC18F High Performance; 8-bit, C compiler optimized architecture, industry leading peripheral set and a large selection of memory and pin count options. Performance enhancements include a 16 MHz precision internal oscillator which can be used ...more

 Epson Toyocom Corporation, the leader in crystal devices, has developed the world’s smallest* 32.768-kHz crystal oscillator*1. The maximum dimensions of the new crystal oscillator, known as the SG-3050BC, are just 2.2 mm x 1.4 mm x 1.0t mm. With a footprint and cubic volume that are 70% and 75% smaller, respectively, ...more

 Fastest single-core SBC delivers best in class I/O options, confirms Emerson's commitment to VMEbus technologies The new MVME4100 is the latest of the next generation VMEbus SBCs to be released by Emerson and joins the MVME7100 (Emerson's highest performance VMEbus SBC) as the newest additions to a long line of leading-edge VME ...more

 Continuing its commitment to the PC/104 market, ADLINK has released the CoreModule 430, a high-integration SBC that combines a wealth of legacy I/O interfaces with on-board video, DDR2 RAM, USB 2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet on a single module. In an announcement that breathes new life into the PC/104 market, ADLINK's ...more

 Epson Toyocom have now published the eagerly awaited Crystal Master 2009 catalogue detailing the vast range of frequency control devices in their portfolio. The Crystal Master includes Product Specifications, dimensions and schematic drawings (including orientation), standard available frequencies where applicable, ROHS status and an application guide amongst other useful information.To ...more

 Acal would like to present the SiliconDrive Blade - a unique concept for designers of embedded systems requiring rugged USB Storage.   Traditional USB storage products (such as USB Pen drives) have standard USB connectors which are not intended for applications that require any shock or vibration resistance.   Next generation processors are moving away from high pin count ...more

 Acal can now supply the Sabritec MHC Series coaxial contacts. MHC is the latest range of High Frequency Coax Contacts for multi-pin connector applications manufactured by Sabritec. The High Frequency Coax Contacts are engineered with a “float mount” design to ensure low VSWR at microwave frequencies by preventing air gaps ...more

 Key facts:   ·           Introduces precision magnetic & pressure sensors to ACAL Technology’s linecard ·           Supports the predicted growth in personal navigation systems forecast for 2009 and new designs in aerospace, down-hole and industrial applications ·           Local design-in support in 11 countries throughout Europe ·           ACAL technical expertise and value-add services enables rapid design-in of ...more

 Key Facts• Pulse-Lok® mechanism enhances connector safety and reliability in medical applications• Specifically designed for use in disposable or reusable medical equipment• Wide range of options provides best-fit for each application• ACAL technical specialists support fast design-in and custom configurations ACAL Technology announce the immediate availability of the Amphenol Alden range of medical connectors featuring ...more

 CPCI6200 combines latest PowerPC Processor, best-in-class memory and I/O options Emerson Network Power has announced the release of its CPCI6200 CompactPCI single-board-computer (SBC) equipped with the latest Freescale MPC8572 PowerQUICC III dual core processor. Combining scalable, server-class performance with leading edge I/O and memory, the board is designed for advanced telecom, ...more

 Katana 2000 provides IT applications with improved serviceability, power and space efficiency over typical rack mount server-based solutions. Emerson Network Power has launched a new bladed server platform based on open standards AdvancedTCA technology. The Katana 2000 is designed to provide network equipment providers with improved serviceability, power and space efficiency ...more

 AchronixTM high-performance FPGAs achieve around three times the throughput of existing FPGAs implemented with the same process node. For example, Achronix SpeedsterTM FPGAs are implemented in a 65 nm process and achieve up to 1.5 GHz peak performance. This white paper introduces the unique Achronix technology which makes this performance ...more

   The basic elements of a picoPIPE are the Connection Element (CE), the Functional Element (FE), the Boundary Elements (BEs) and the Link (Figure 2).   Links connect CEs connection element), FEs(functional element) and BEs(boundary element) to form pipeline networks (Figure 3). Once combined into networks the picoPIPE implementation exactly matches the functionality of conventional, ...more

 Actel and ACAL Technology today announced the availability of the low-cost IGLOO PLUS Starter Kit. The new kit features the IGLOO® PLUS family of low-power field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), which offer the industry's best power-, logic- and feature-per-I/O ratios in a programmable device. The kit offers designers low-power consumption ...more

         ACAL Technology would like to inform you that Western Digital Corp. have aquired Western Digital, a process that was completed 30th March 2009. ACAL Technology will continue to distribute and support the Solid State Storage Products which will be integrated as an independent business unit of Western Digital. ACAL see this ...more

     Developed by ARM in collaboration with Actel, the 32-bit ARM Cortex™-M1 processor is the first ARM processor designed for FPGA implementation. With a balance between size and speed, the free Cortex-M1 processor operates at up to 60 MHz and can be implemented in as few as 4,353 tiles. A streamlined ...more

 ACAL announces the new Tyco high-current, printed-circuit board edge connector with a current rating of 160 amps per linear inch — a 30% increase in the current density compared existing power edge connectors. Product Features Offers 30 percent power density increase Current rating of 160 amps per linear inch Contact design ...more

   Lowest Overall Power Consumption Combined with Highest Receiver Sensitivity Plus Other Key Features Make the New RFM TRC104 the Best Among Comparable RFICs ACAL & RF Monolithics today announce the addition of a new short-range RF Integrated Circuit (RFIC) transceiver radio to its extensive line of short-range radios – the TRC104. ...more

   Actel's Embedded Software Development Environment   Next-Generation Software Supports Programming/Debug of Actel IP Processors   Actel Corporation today announced the availability of SoftConsole version 2.2, the next-generation free development environment for embedded design. This new version includes enhanced capabilities for debug and the downloading of programs, including a new flash loader, and support for ...more

 Many limit switch applications are used in harsh conditions or extreme environments, which may damage the switch and thus require a maintenance exchange. As the Microprecision MP700 series limit switches are IP67 sealed, an exchange also implies changing the wiring, this could mean on outdoor equipment changing several meters of ...more

 ACAL Technology in Europe to broaden reach of high-speed FPGAs       Achronix Semiconductor Corp., makers of the world’s fastest field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA), announced today that ACAL Technology Ltd. (Berkshire, U.K.) will distribute its Speedster™ devices in Europe.   Under the agreement, ACAL will provide design-in, technical, sales and logistical support for customers ...more

 WANic 56511, 56512 allow higher bandwidth, more secure communications GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the WANic 56511 and WANic 56512 intelligent, high performance packet processors. Designed to allow customers to respond to the rapidly increasing network traffic loads that are a result of growth in the use of search engines, cloud ...more

 High Performance processor module powered by 45nm Intel Core 2 Duo processor Emerson have announced the availability of the PrAMC-7220, its next generation AdvancedMC general purpose processor module powered by the latest 45nm Intel Core 2 Duo dual core processor. The high performance module's on-board flash memory and best-in-class I/O configuration ...more

 Continuing to demonstrate the integration benefits that mixed-signal FPGAs offer, Actel Corporation today announced the Fusion Embedded Development Kit, enabling system designers to quickly and cost effectively prototype a full system-on-a-chip design. The kit features the Actel Fusion® mixed-signal FPGA, the only one of its kind in the industry, and ...more

 New Product Strategy delivers "Commercial ATCA", takes Emerson into new markets Emerson Network Power has announced a new strategy to become the supplier of choice for industrial and commercial OEMs. By investing in a diversified product portfolio, the company is broadening its product appeal to makers of commercial, industrial automation, government, ...more

 Designed for simpler and more cost effective upgrade and replacement Emerson Network Power has announced the launch of an industrial motherboard solution designed to improve the flexibility of point-of-sale (POS) and kiosk applications, including retail, banking, hospitality and self-service kiosks. Based on the MicroATX form factor, the Emerson MATXM-C2-410-B uses the ...more

 IP68 Dust and Waterproof Bluetooth Adapter Bluetooth wireless connectivity is the latest addition to Bulgin’s USB Buccaneer waterproof connector family. Bluetooth Buccaneer is a robust USB to Bluetooth adapter designed to overcome common limitations with hardwired USB connections, such as the 5 metre distance restriction and signal isolation problems. In any wireless ...more

 Industry’s Lowest Power FPGAs   The Actel IGLOO families, which include IGLOO/e, IGLOO nano, and IGLOO PLUS devices, are reprogrammable, full-featured flash FPGAs designed to meet the demanding power and area requirements of today's portable and power-conscious electronics. Based on Actel nonvolatile flash technology and single-chip ProASIC®3/E FPGA architecture, the 1.2 V ...more

   Now, more than ever, power matters.   Whether you’re designing at the board or system level, Actel’s low-power and mixed-signal FPGAs are your best choice. The unique, flash-based technology of Actel FPGAs, coupled with their history of reliability, sets them apart from traditional FPGAs.   Design for today’s rapidly growing markets of consumer and ...more

 Nextreme™ – 90nm NEW ASIC Nextreme is a family of NEW ASIC devices, manufactured on a 90nm CMOS process, using eASIC’s patented customization technology. They are built on a breakthrough configurable logic technology, which combines an FPGA-like logic cell, called an eCell (Figure 1), with single via customizable routing. This breakthrough ...more

 ACAL is pleased to announce carrier approval for the SIMCom 300 series of GSM/GPRS modules by Vodafone. The certificate is a statement that the module referred to above has been tested by Vodafone and is acceptable for use in the Vodafone UK network. It is not a validation of the performance ...more

 Kits Immediately Available for Low-Power, High-Volume Designs   Actel Corporation have introduced new low-cost starter kits for the company's low-power IGLOO® nano FPGAs. Available for $49.95, the nano kits are expected to accelerate industry-wide adoption of Actel's nano FPGAs.   The IGLOO nano kits can be used for prototyping designs targeted to IGLOO ...more

 ACAL Technology today announced that it has signed an agreement with eASIC Corporation, a provider of zero mask-charge ASIC devices, to offer UK and Ireland-based FPGA, ASIC and embedded systems designers with a low power consumption, low unit cost alternative to FPGAs and a zero mask-charge, fast turnaround alternative technology ...more

 Microchip Technology has introduced a family of serial EEPROM devices with built-in EUI-48™ and EUI-64™ compatible MAC addresses. Designed to work on standard busses, such as SPI, I2C™ and the UNI/O® bus, the devices provide easy and inexpensive access to MAC addresses, and feature up to 1.5 Kb of EEPROM ...more

 MIL-STD-D38999 connectors target military defence electronics ACAL is pleased to announce the availability of the ADLINK MilSystem 800 Extreme Rugged COTS military computer. MilSystem 800 leverages the proven design of the RuffSystem 800 and MIL-STD-D38999 connectors instead of PC-style connectors to maximise the reliability of connections between the computer system and peripherals ...more

 A Competitive EdgeWith one call you can find the answer to all of your front panel questions. We can design and supply to your precise specifications, using premium quality components and we’ll deliver them fast to give you a competitive edge.Representing key partners from the world’s leading front panel manufacturers, ...more

       Produktbeschreibung:   Die ELPAC Serie MWA150 ist ein externes Schaltnetzteil für medizinische Anwendungen mit einer hohen Leistungsdichte von 5,5W/in3 und einer Effektivität zwischen 90% und 94%. Das Tischnetzteil mit den sehr schmalen Gehäuseabmessungen erfüllt den Standard für "Energy Star Level V". Durch das technisch fortschrittliche ELPAC-Design mit einer sehr hohen Effizienz ...more

 V7875 Single Board Computer provides exciting performance in multiprocessor DSP applications Responding to customer demand for high performance 6U VME solutions, GE Intelligent Platforms has delivered the V7875 - a low power SBC with extensive I/O capability, advanced graphics and VITA 41.3 (VXS) for Gigabit Ethernet across the backplane. Intel Core 2 ...more

 Microchip Technology has announced a family of 8- and 32-Kbyte stand-alone serial SRAM devices, which increase a system’s available RAM memory by adding small, inexpensive external devices. The 23A640, 23K640 (23X640), 23A256 and 23K256 (23X256) devices feature a familiar, industry-standard SPI interface and enable increased design flexibility, while reducing design ...more

 Capable of Layer-2 switching at wire speed with Front I/O routing GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the NETernity RM983RC VME Ethernet Switch. Designed for demanding network switching applications in industrial, commercial, government, telecommunications and defence applications, the 6U form factor RM983RC switch provides support for 12 or 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports. ...more

 LifeEST and SiSMART Technologies Accurately Calculate How Long an SSD Will Last ACAL Technology is pleased to bring you another first from one of its partners. Western Digital  is the first to develop a comprehensive method to measure solid-state drive (SSD) useable life and answer the pressing industry question, "How ...more

 ACAL is pleased to announce and congratulate AMCC on is award of EPM Product of the Year - AMCC S19258/Pemaquid (10G Ethernet Framer/Mapper/Phy) In telecommunication systems, the move is on from SONET/SDH to 10 GbE/Optical Transport Networks (OTN). The Pemaquid 10-Gigabit Metro-Ethernet Framer/Mapper/PHY device (S19258) makes that move much easier and does so ...more

 Tyco Electronics now offers PCB connections compatible with the Fakra specification. Product Features One-piece die cast body design offers cost advantage compared to current stamped shield versions Reflow solder compatible; a 180° version available in through-hole or SMD style Reel-mounted parts for automatic pick-and-place equipment with zero-force placement requirements Packaging per ...more

 High performance IS-110 is supported by extended (up to 5 year) availability program GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the availability of the IS-110 industrial grade server, broadening the range of compact, flexible, high performance solutions the company offers to customers requiring powerful embedded computing. The IS-110 broadens the GE Intelligent Platforms ...more

 Latest backward compatible addition validates ongoing commitment to existing and future VME technologies Emerson have announced the MVME4100, its fastest single-core next generation VMRbus processing blade. The MVME4100 joins the recently announced MVME7100 - Emerson's highest performance VMEbus SBC - as the latest additions to a long line of leading edge ...more

 NEW - RUGGED Board Mount IP67 Buzzer   The new SMAC-25 piezo buzzer from Sonitron is unique in its IP67 sealing ability for a board mounted buzzer. This very small buzzer (available with round pins of 15mm or 17.5mm) has a life time of more than 1000 hours in continuous use. The sound ...more

 Hifn’s Game-Changing, Low-Power, Drop-in Processor Delivers Pervasive Security for Today’s Converged, Data-Intensive NetworksNew SentryFlowTM ASP Enables Scalable, Cost-Effective, Simple Implementations with Highest Degree of InteroperabilityHifn™ the catalyst behind storage and networking innovation, today announced its newest member of the Sentry family of Applied Services Processors (ASPs), SentryFlow 9150, that delivers a ...more

 AdvancedTCA Platform Combines High-Performance in a Small AMC Form Factor at Next Generation Networks and Basestations USA Applied Micro Circuits Corporation, a global leader in embedded Power Architecture(R) processing, optical transport and storage solutions, demonstrated advanced technology for more power-efficient basestations at Next Generation Networks and Basestations USA, Dec. 3-5 in ...more

 NAND EVOLUTION AND ITS EFFECTS ON SOLID-STATE DRIVE (SSD) USEABLE LIFE Demands from consumer applications are driving NAND technology to higher densities and lower costs. There is a trade off against reliability for this lower cost, higher density storage. Western Digital have a White Paper (attached at the foot of this page) that discusses ...more

 Also offers high-speed multiplier instantiation for RTAX-DSP applications   Actel today announced the availability of Libero® Integrated Design Environment (IDE) version 8.5. Actel's comprehensive suite of software design tools extends support for the recently announced nano versions of IGLOO® and ProASIC®3 field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). Libero IDE version 8.5 also introduces ...more

 eASIC’s NEW ASIC technology combines the advantages of FPGA technology with those of Standard Cell ASICs by adopting the best features of each approach and avoiding their drawbacks. Thus, on one end, eASIC adopted the way FPGAs program logic while avoiding their inefficient approach to interconnect routing. On the other ...more

 Johnson Electric has developed an automatic shut-off switch with an integral intelligent system for cutting power costs. For devices in standby or sleep mode.Electrical equipment in standby mode can generate big costs: almost 100 Euros per year, on average.Some devices even use more power in standby than in actual use. That’s ...more

 New Wall Plate Series From Pactec     The WP series is a family of wall mounted enclosures with several different sizes and versions. They come in one, two, and three gang models, all with a non-recessed as well as a recessed version for application of an overlay or aluminum bezel. These slim, ...more

 A new Miniature USB connector joins the Bulgin’s Buccaneer family of waterproof data connectors supplied by ACAL. USB is a well established PC interface using the standard ‘A’ and ‘B’ type connectors, but as the trend for smaller equipment continues naturally smaller connectors are required. The Miniature USB is very familiar ...more

 The new generation Schroff® AdvancedTCA front panel assembly has been re-designed to improve assembly efficiency and reliability while strengthening a traditionally weak area of stainless steel sheet metal front panels. The front panel assembly incorporates a die-cast zinc base that strengthens the ends of stainless steel front panels, reinforcing weak ...more

 Microchip announces new mTouch™ Inductive Touch-Sensing Technology, as an addition to its capacitive touch-sensing solutions. Inductive touch sensing’s fundamental operating principles enable it to work through a front panel such as plastic, stainless steel or aluminium. The technology also works through gloves and on surfaces that contain liquids. Microchip enables ...more

 ERNI PCI Express Connectors Fit into Tight Spaces ERNI Electronics is offering through ACAL Technology a new 1mm centerline PCI Express (PCIe) connector family that includes X1 (36 pins), X4 (64 pins), X8 (98 pins), and X16 (164 pins) right-angled connectors. These card edge connectors are designed to meet the ...more

 The HTS connector family has met rigorous environmental and technical requirements in rail and industrial markets for over 50 years. Recent innovative additions to the product line, additional capacity and improved processes support the expansion of these heavy duty connectors into other industries with demanding applications. Product Features Heavy duty construction ...more

 Low-Power, Mixed-Signal, High-Reliability FPGAs   Increasing healthcare costs, the prevalence of chronic diseases, and aging populations are creating tremendous demand for portable and reliable medical devices to improve global healthcare in all three segments of the medical device market: home-based applications, clinical and diagnostic applications, and imaging.   Many medical devices are microprocessor ...more

 TRC104 2.4 GHz RFIC TransceiverBest in class among all 2.4 GHz RFIC Transceivers!     Lowest Power Consumption Smallest Package Size 4mm x 4mm Lowest External Component Count Broadest Frequency Range Fastest Frequency Hopping Broadest CompatibilityIdeal for low-cost, high-volume, two-way short-range wireless applications operating in the worldwide unlicensed 2.4 GHz ISM band. GFSK ...more

       Elpac ist Teil der ICC Holding, Chicago, USA. ICC beschäftigt sich vor allem mit der Entwicklung von Akku-Baugruppen, Schutzschaltkreisen, kundenspezifischen Ladegeräten und Docking-Stationen für die Medizintechnik, Kommunikation, Daten-Server und Speicher, mobile Geräte und Werkzeuge.   Elpac gehört zu den weltweit führenden Herstellern einer breiten Palette von Schaltnetzteilen von 5 bis 500 Watt ...more

 Cost-effective in-circuit programming and debugging MPLAB ICD 3 has improved speed as compared with MPLAB ICD 2 and supports most Microchip PIC and dsPIC devices.   Microchip Technology announced from the Embedded Systems Conference in Boston the MPLAB® ICD 3—a cost-effective, high-speed development tool that supports in-circuit programming and debugging of Microchip Flash-based ...more

   Actel IGLOO and ProASIC3 nano FPGAs target global portable and consumer customersExtending its position as the leading provider of low-power programmable logic, Actel Corporation has introduced nano versions of its IGLOO and ProASIC3 FPGAs, targeted at the high-volume, portable consumer market. Actel takes power consumption down to as low as ...more

 Industry Leaders Show Power-Efficient and Longer Reach Connectivity Surpassing 10GBASE-T, XFP and X2 Solutions for Datacenter Applications ACAL Technology & Applied Micro Circuits Corporation announce a 10GBASE-LRM interoperability between its QT2025 10-Gigabit per second (Gbps) physical layer device (PHY) and Avago Technologies' SFP+ (small form-factor pluggable) optical modules. The first public demonstration ...more

 Whether you’re designing today or for the future, power matters. From chip-level to system-level designs, power is the #1 design criterion. Actel’s low-power, flash-based FPGAs are optimized to deliver the power and cost that you need to get in the market quickly—and stay in the market for long-term profitability. Actel’s ...more

 Enhanced Accuracy and Reliability in Harsh High-Temperature Environments. Honeywell has just introduced a range of temperature sensors for use in potential EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) applications where operating temperatures can reach 300°C(572°F). The R300 Series Temperature Sensor features enhanced reliability, accuracy and responsiveness which helps optimize fuel economy and engine performance.The ...more

 It has just been announced by Actel at a recent conference for Actel and Actel Distributor Field Application Engineers (FAE) who support customers at all stages of the design cycle, that Keith Brown of Acal Technology has been awarded European FAE for 2008. Keith has worked for ACAL for a number ...more

 Enables industry-leading performance per watt GE Intelligent Platforms has announced that it will make Freescale Semiconductor's recently-announced MPC8640 and MPC8640D processors, built on Power ArchitectureTM technology, optionally available on a broad range of its single board computer, digital signal processing and multiprocessor products. The MPC8640 and MPC8640D will be designed in ...more

 Based on an Intel Atom Processor N270 at 1.6 GHz supporting Intel SpeedStep and Hyper-Threading Technologies, Express-AT delivers full function, low power consumption and a guaranteed production life of 7 years at a very modest price. ADLINK Technology has announced the newest member of its Computer on Module (COM) family. The ...more

 cPCI-6920 provides a high-performance, low-voltage solution for a wide range of datacom, telecom and military applications ADLINK has announced the availability of the cPCI-6920 series, a 6U CompactPCI Single Board Computer featuring server class chipset and low voltage Quad or Dual Core Intel Xeon Processors with a high performance 1066MHz front ...more

 If your products require miniturisation with low power consumption, and if your company requires portability in one of the many industries including mobile communications, medical, hand-held PDAs, smart battery management, or leaner, greener technology then this series of half day seminars is a must attend. Along with Actel, ACAL Technology is ...more

 The MP0050 is a new large diameter vandal resistant switch from Bulgin. At 32mm diameter the MP0050 is the largest in Bulgin’s extensive range of vandal resistant switches. Manufactured from Stainless Steel it is designed to complement the other switches in the range and is available with flush or protruding buttons.Rated ...more

       The IP67 rating of the Pac Tec OD range of enclosures, makes it ideal for applications that require a waterproof enclosure.   Constructed from Polycarbonate, the material also affords UL94-V2 protection maintaining good thermal and UV resistant characteristics.   With the lid held by screws from the rear of the enclosure, the lid offers ...more

 Leveraging its history of providing highly reliable FPGAs, Actel Corporation today announced that its mixed-signal Fusion and low-power IGLOO and ProASIC3 families are enabling designers of medical equipment to stay ahead of the growing trends toward miniaturization and portability. The ultra low-power, high-reliability, integration, small footprint and enhanced security advantages ...more

 ACAL offers Tyco Electronics 7.5 mm Mini HVL Connector Series 7.5mm Mini HVL connector series uses widely adopted MQS contacts to provide a six-way distributor with additional switch feature Six-way distributor allows fast one stroke insulation displacement connection Switch version is available using an additional 7th way SMT Poke-In lighting connector ...more

 ATCA-7350 utilises quad-core processors and advanced memory options to address next-generation 10Gbps applications Emerson Network Power has added a new multi-core processor blade to its growing AdvancedTCA blade portfolio. The ATCA-7350 combines quad-core Intel Xeon processors with a wide range of memory options, plus redundant 10GbE support, to deliver the performance ...more

 Microchip announces the PICDEM™ Touch Sense 2 Demo Board (Part # DM164128) for capacitive touch-sensing applications.  The easy-to-use board comes with the royalty-free mTouch™ Sensing Solution Software Development Kit (SDK) and is populated with a 16-bit PIC24FJ256GB110 microcontroller (MCU), which features an integrated Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) peripheral for ...more

 Second generation ATCA 10GbE platform delivers integrated solution for high-bandwidth applications Emerson Network Power has announced that the Centellis 4620 is the industry's first 16-slot AdvancedTCA (ATCA) platform to pass the rigourous Communications Platform Trade Association (CP-TA)  B.4 level, the CP-TA's highest level of thermal performance. "The CP-TA B.4 testing is important ...more

 Designed for sophisticated, demanding network applications GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the availability for the Telum ASLP11 high perfirmance processor AMC module. With up to 4 GBytes of ECC memory and currently featuring an Intel Core 2 Duo L7400 1.5 GHz CPU (which will be regularly upgraded to take advantage of ...more

 Latest packet processing technology enables key telecom applications GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the availability of its WANic 5654 high performance packet processor. The WANic 5654 enables OEMs to develop wire-speed applications for telecommunications service providers and business enterprises to examine the content of traffic, gather statistics, perform traffic shaping and ...more

 ACAL is please to announce that Picor today announced the Cool-ORing™ Family of full-function Active ORing solutions (PI2121, PI2122, PI2123, PI2125) and discrete Active ORing controllers (PI2001, PI2002, PI2003). These solutions address the requirements of redundant power architectures implemented in today’s high-availability systems such as servers, high-end computing and telecom ...more

 Express-NR is a COM Express compliant module specially designed to facilitate speedy development of semi custom designs. The Express-NR combines a Core Duo or Core 2 Duo CPU with an Intel 945GME/ ICH7M chipset that supports dual channel DDR2 667MHz memory up to 4GB. The 945GME GCMH has integrated graphic ...more

 Bulgin has introduced two ranges of pushbutton switches for industry standard 16mm diameter panel holes. The first of the new range is a compact switch extending less than 21mm behind the panel. These single pole, momentary, push to make switches are rated at 2A, 48Vdc and are capable of 100,000 operations ...more

 ADLINK debuts ATCA blade with two Quad-Core Processors and Dual AMC bays ADLINK Technology has announce the availability of the ATCA-6900, the first AdvancedTCA CPU blade in the industry featuring the latest Intel 5100 chipset, two Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processors and two PICMG standard AMC bays for extreme computing performance and ...more

 High Density, High Reliability ATCA chassis ideal for demanding Telecom applications ADLINK Technology has introduced the ATCA-8214, a 12U 14-slot AdvancedTCA shelf. Designed for use in a range of demanding environments, the ATCA-8214 supports a dual dual-star topology fabric interface and standard Rear Transition Module slots. Dual shelf managers based on ...more

 New Higher Speed SSDs Targeted as Hard Drive Replacements in Latest Embedded Computing Applications     ACAL Technology & Western Digital, are pleased to introduce the new SiliconDrive 2.5-inch Serial ATA (SATA) and Parallel ATA (PATA) products that feature faster read/write performance and increased capacities.  The new solid-state drives (SSDs), designated SiliconDrive EP, feature ...more

 Continuing to deliver innovative silicon solutions that meet the needs of aerospace designers, Actel Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTL) today introduced the industry's first radiation-tolerant, flash-based FPGAs for space-flight applications. The reprogrammability of the new low-power RT ProASIC®3 devices simplifies prototyping and eases hardware timing validation while offering critical immunity to radiation-induced ...more

  Key Facts: Second-generation transceivers target networked automotive applications LIN bus compliant transceivers meet the latest 2.0/2.1 and SAE J2602 standards Proven ESD performance removes the need for external components Microchip announces the MCP2021 and MCP2022 (MCP202X) LIN/SAE J2602 transceivers.  The new devices are 3rd party-LIN/J2602 approved, OEM approved, and AEC-Q100 certified to ...more

   Key points: -    New front-end filter module provides MIL-STD protection -    Targets military COTS applications for ground vehicles -    Accepts a wide input voltage range and delivers up to 500 W/18 A     Vicor introduced a new DC front-end module that provides EMI filtering and transient protection. The M-FIAM9 (Military Filter ...more

 Enter and Exit Flash*Freeze Mode within 1 µs.   Actel IGLOO, IGLOO PLUS, and ProASIC3L FPGAs include Flash*Freeze technology and are designed to meet the most demanding power and area challenges of today's portable electronics products with reprogrammable, small-footprint, full-featured flash FPGAs.   Flash*Freeze technology provides an ultra-low-power static mode (Flash*Freeze mode) that ...more

 Now available through ACAL Technology - the new Xcite 1340W modular power supply from Excelsys Technologies, the world leading specialists in high efficiency configurable power supplies.  Just 1U high and 268mm x 127mm the Xcite boasts industry leading 16W/in² power density with up to 90% efficiency and an innovative “plug ...more

 Enables Design Reuse; Extends FPGA Core Operating Voltage Range; and Allows Users to Compare and Contrast Multiple Power Scenarios   Actel Corporation announces new power reduction and design creation enhancements to its Libero® Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Giving designers additional power supply options and enabling even lower power consumption, the new Libero ...more

 Extending its low-power leadership and the reliability benefits of its higher density flash-based FPGA technologies, Actel announces it has added new ProASIC®3 and ProASIC®3EL FPGAs to its military-qualified product offerings. Verified to operate across the full military temperature range (-55°C to +125°C) and ranging in density from 600,000 to 3-million ...more

 New LinkSwitch®-II Design Ideas from Power Integrations Make Driving LEDs Simple LED ballasts that are simpler to design, cheaper to build, and more durable than existing converters are now possible thanks to the recently introduced LinkSwitch-II family of AC-DC power conversion ICs.  Power Integrations have recently released three new offline (universal input) ...more

   Key Facts: ·         Compact, single-chip charger meets the needs of today’s portable consumer products ·         Allows devices to powered and charged through either a USB port or an DC adapter ·         Features an integrated pass transistor and requires minimal external passive components   Microchip announces the MCP73871 charge-management controller—a Li-Ion/Li-Polymer charger with an intelligent charge ...more

 The latest addition to Bulgin's family of Vandal Resistant Switches are white and dual colour illuminated versions. There are two designs of LED illuminated switch available: • ‘Dot’ illumination – a single lens in the middle of the button• ‘Ring’ illumination – a halo lens that surrounds the button The bodies of these ...more

 AMCC's family of low-cost, easy-to-use kits enables comprehensive evaluation of AMCC's PowerPC processors whilst accelerating customers' hardware and software development time. Processor selection can be difficult and sometimes expectations that have been raised during the project feasibility are not delivered. For example, the actual performance of the system is lower than ...more

 AMCC's family of low-cost, easy-to-use kits enables comprehensive evaluation of AMCC's PowerPC processors whilst accelerating customers' hardware and software development time. Processor selection can be difficult and sometimes expectations that have been raised during the project feasibility are not delivered. For example, the actual performance of the system is lower than ...more

 Microchip announces the MCP1415 and MCP1416 (MCP141X) single-output MOSFET drivers.  The inverting MCP1415 and non-inverting MCP1416 MOSFET drivers are rated for a peak output current of 1.5A, over a wide operating voltage range of 4.5V – 18V.  Both devices have excellent latch-up immunity and are available in a miniature 5-pin ...more

 Microchip announces the MCP6V01/2/3 (MCP6V0X) auto-zero operational amplifier (op amps). The low-power op amps feature a unique self-correcting architecture that enables ultra high precision, with an input offset voltage of just 2µV. They also feature high common-mode rejection, rail-to-rail input/output and low quiescent current, making them ideal for portable, battery ...more

 Centellis 500 is recognised for delivering innovative design and MicroTCA technology to multiple industries for the first time Emerson Network Power has announced that the company's recently delivered CentellisTM500 - a fully deployable, tested and validated MicroTCA system - has received both the Editor's and Reader's Tech Choice Awards from eg3.com ...more

 We are proud to bring to your attention, Vicor's new online interactive catalogue - fully searchable, with embedded links to specific products and with 'crop & email' function. This file requires no additional sofware and can be accessed directly via the link below:-   Please click the here to launch the new ...more

 SIMCom SIM300MMS Tri-band GSM/GPRS compact plug-in module (sampling now) 1/08/08   The SIMCom SIM300MMS is a Tri-band GSM/GPRS solution in a compact plug-in module with support for WLL applications, M2M applications, hand-held devices and much more. SIM300MMS supports MMS transmission through AT commands by serial port you can send pictures to other mobile terminals ...more

 And raises the Bar for Low-Power FPGAs in High-Reliability Automotive Applications   Giving automotive manufacturers the confidence they need to embed field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) in system-critical automotive applications, Actel Corporation today announced it has received ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification.  When combined with AEC-Q100 Grade 1 and Grade 2 qualification of its ProASIC®3 devices ...more

 Key Facts: Application-specific expansion boards target Microchip’s most popular development platform Provides extensive hardware and software support for faster application development Takes advantage of the pin, peripheral, software and development-tool compatibility between all 16- and 32-bit products Interoperation between PICtail™ Plus Daughter Boards allows rapid development of complete solutions Explorer 16 ...more

 Overview   Actel has a long and respectable 20-year history of providing programmable solutions to the military and aerospace design community. Actel continues to introduce new, high-reliability products, such as the RTAX-S/SL product family (for space) and the flash-based ProASICPLUS family (for military), while still addressing the design challenges and needs of ...more

 Actel Level 0 live at power-up FPGAs are the only devices that can assist in system start-up tasks, system configuration, and supervision during voltage ramp-up. With an Actel device on your board, there is no need for additional live at power-up circuitry, and the device is ready when you most ...more

 For optimal airflow in a server or electronics cabinet it is important that the air is drawn accurately through the components installed in it. It should therefore be ensured that even unused chassis in the 19" plane are fully closed in with front panels. As a low-cost alternative to existing aluminium ...more

 Delivering Low-Cost Methodology for Validation Actel provides a comprehensive prototyping portfolio for its aerospace customers. Prototyping options for RTAX-S devices can be classified into three types, described here. Early Concept Proof — Reprogrammable Flash-Based Devices For early concept proof of Actel's space-optimized devices, Aldec offersa prototyping solution using Actel's ProASIC®3 flash-based FPGAs, allowing ...more

 Acal Radiatron are pleased to announce the release of a range of inexpensive Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) fans for military applications. Fan manufacturer Comair Rotron, who has over 60 years of experience manufacturing air moving solutions and has roots in military manufacturing, has specifically designed these fans for this application. These ...more

 Some of today's leading-edge research comes directly from the space community   To best serve this market, the electronics community must carefully balance existing trends and requirements in the commercial market with the needs and concerns of aerospace designers. This is of particular importance as space designers are turning more to commercial ...more

 Feature-rich embedded device offers time to market advantages and interoperability with 6G SAS and 8G FC ACAL & AMCC announce the newest member of its storage processor family, the PowerPC(R) 460SX. Based on the Power Architecture standard, the PowerPC 460SX storage processor integrates a PowerPC core and specialized functions for high-performance ...more

   The market for portable applications is growing tremendously, specifically in consumer, medical, industrial, and military markets. In addition to display and storage functions, portable devices have one or more kinds of human machine interfaces (HMI) for the user to interact with the application. In newer portable devices, HMI interfaces such ...more

 The Piezo sensing device Dynatouch developed by Algra in Switzerland makes it possible for the user to activate any user-defined interface as an input element in the simplest way imaginable. Dynatouch is fixed with self adhesives onto the reverse side of a front panel made of aluminum, stainless steel, plastic or ...more

       IP67 Sealed V4 Microswitch   The new MP500 series from Microprecision Electronics SA is especially developed for applications where high temperature resistance and long mechanical life is important. The operating temperature is between -40°C and +130°C and provides a guaranteed life of 10 million actuations. This series is therefore an ideal solution for those ...more

 TEN POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN USING LOGIC IN YOUR NEXT AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN   Automotive electronics designers have been turning more frequently to programmable logic solutions to meet the needs of their next generation designs. FPGAs offer time-to-market benefits along with simplified qualification and greater flexibility in comparison to historic ASIC-based solutions.   Actel is ...more

 Dear Customer,   This letter is to inform you that Actel is simplifying the Prototyping Adapter Boards product list. The adapter boards listed in the “Obsolete Part” column are being removed from the product list. The adapter boards listed in the “Replacement Part” column are the alternative boards you can purchase. The replacement part provides ...more

       SIM5212 is a WCDMA/HSDPA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE module solution which supports up to 7.2Mbps downlink speed and 384K uplink speed data service. It also has strong capability with rich interfaces including UART, USB2.0, I2C, GPIO, etc.With high speed HSDPA functionality and strong capability in extension, SIM5212 is ideal for a wide range of ...more

 Dear Customer,   Effective immediately, Actel is obsoleting CorePCI and its derivatives (-EV, -SR, -AR, -M, -RU). CorePCIF must be used in all new projects due to the enhancements made to CorePCIF and its full compliance to the PCI 3.0 standard. CorePCIF is available in the following offerings:   If you have any questions, ...more

   Despite greater emphasis on security it seems that confidential data can still be lost or mislaid. Richard Pollard of ACAL Technology outlines how security technology can safeguard data, even when the discs fall into the wrong hands.   The need for heightened security has been reinforced by a number of high-profile incidents ...more

 Release of next generation cPCI-3920 platforms - ideal for use in transportation, defence electronics and industrial automation applications ADLINK Technology has introduced the cPCI-3920, a high-reliability 3U cPCI blade that combines energy-efficient computing with powerful dual core and server class chipset performance and gigabit connectivity in rugged design to meet the demands of ...more

 Companies join forces to provide a clear path to 10GbE SFP+ adoption and to capture rapid growth opportunities in Metro Ethernet applications LAS VEGAS, Jun 16, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (NASDAQ: AMCC), a global leader in optical transport, embedded Power Architecture(R) processing, and storage solutions, today announced ...more

 Designed for AdvancedTCA or MicroTCA platforms in telecommunications, aerospace, defence, medical and industrial automation, AMC-1000 provides high-density, low power 64bit x86 dual-core computing ADLINK Technology have announced the availability of the AMC-1000, the company's latest single-width, mid-size AdvancedMC Processor Module. Combining a dual-core 64-bit low-power processor and server-class integrated 3100 chipset ...more

 Added Software Drivers and RTOS Support Speeds Development with Industry-standard Processors in Actel Devices   Enabling embedded designers to easily add microcontroller functionality to its low-power field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), has broadened its support for industry-standard processors.   Complementing its existing Libero® Integrated Design Environment and CoreConsole IP Deployment Platform, Actel has added ...more

 Latest VME Single-Board Computer recognized by VME and Critical Systems magazine for contemporary SBC design Emerson Network Power has announced that the recently introduced MVME7100 has been selected as a recipient of the VME and Critical Systems magazine Editor's Choice Award. Selected based on the VMEbus (VME) single-board computer's high performance ...more

 Next Generation ATCA blade enables latest wave of applications using 10Gbps fabric Emerson Network Power has expanded its ATCA blade portfolio with the introduction of a new multi-core processor blade. This announcement reinforces Emerson's leadership in the ATCA market. The ATCA-9305, Emerson's second ATCA high-performance blade based on Cavium Networks OCTEON multi-core ...more

 A new in-line connector from Tyco Electronics is designed to make connecting of aluminum-clad printed circuit boards for LED lighting applications that include lighting controls and LED light modules faster and easier. The low-profile surface-mount connector, available in two, four, and six positions, uses a hermaphroditic blade and receptacle design ...more

 This 1.5 mm and 2.5 mm diameter contact connector system from Tyco Electronics is designed for use in a wide range of automotive applications. Contacts: Basic material (CuNiSi) with high current capacity Rugged two-piece construction with stainless steel jacket Six points of contact (2.5 mm System) & five points of contact ...more

 Tyco Electronics Corporation introduces the Z-PACK Slim UHD (Ultra High Density) connector series. This new, cost-effective connector interface is designed to support the increasing demands for higher signal density in small system slot pitches. The Z-PACK Slim UHD product is a flexible and upgradeable connector system, fitting in 15 mm ...more

 A new Miniature USB connector joins Bulgin’s Buccaneer family of waterproof data connectors. USB is a well established PC interface using the standard ‘A’ and ‘B’ type connectors, but as the trend for smaller equipment continues naturally smaller connectors are required. The Miniature USB is very familiar to digital camera users ...more

 First Low-Power FPGA lands on Red Planet   The Phoenix spacecraft includes a Meteorological Station (MET), provided by the Canadian Space Agency. MDA, a leading provider of robotic space systems, led construction of the MET instrument and has integrated Actel’s one-million-gate RTAX1000SCQ352 device into the instrument subsystem. The subsystem is used to ...more

 Western Digital is a dynamic high-tech growth company headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California. Western Digital was recently ranked the second fastest Rising Star in Deloitte’s North American Technology Fast 500 program and is the winner of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Rising Star award in Orange County, California.   SiliconDrive technology is the ...more

  The most secure, deployment ready WiFi networking and web server module.     MatchPort b/g Pro is a programmable device server that delivers WiFi networking with the highest levels of security to virtually any electronic product. It provides affordable connectivity in the same compact, single socket form factor as other MatchPort modules, enabling ...more

   The TRC103 is a highly integrated single chip, multi-channel, low power RF transceiver. It is ideally suited for low cost, low receiver current (3mA),  two way short range wireless applications for use in the 868-870Mhz and 902-928Mhz frequency bands. The DR-TRC103-868-DK Development Kit enables "out of the box" operation between two windows ...more

 More engineers are taking advantage of USB as a standardized interface to connect with larger computer-based systems, in combination with other standard embedded serial-interface protocols. The new 8-bit PIC18F13K50 and PIC18F14K50 (PIC18F1XK50) MCUs include a host of serial communications interfaces, such as USB 2.0, I²C™, SPI and USART, enabling them ...more

   The MRF24J40MA FCC-certified Radio-Frequency (RF) transceiver module services the 2.4 GHz unlicensed Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) short-range wireless frequency band for the IEEE 802.15.4™ specification, for ZigBee® or proprietary wireless-protocol systems. It includes discrete biasing components and an integrated PCB antenna to be used in sensor and control network ...more

 The PIC18F4XK/2XK20 Flash microcontroller products offer all of the advantages of the well-recognized PIC18F high-performance, 8-bit, C compiler-optimized architecture, industry leading peripheral set and a large selection of memory and pin count options. Performance enhancements include a 16 MHz precision internal oscillator which can be used with the standard 4X ...more

 Enabling M2M Communications through Device Networking Technology   M2M (machine to machine) communication is changing the way the business world operates. On the forefront of this emerging market, Lantronix device server technology is shaping the future of remote equipment management and communications.   The ability to manage virtually any piece of electronic equipment ...more

 "Distributed KVM" for the Global IT Environment   SecureLinx Spider™ provides secure KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) server management over an IP network. Unlike any other product on the market, Spider offers a flexible, scalable and affordable CAT5-based remote access KVM solution in a cable friendly, compact "zero-footprint" package.   Spider is ideal for remotely ...more

   EPCOS has now introduced the B1642 SAW filter for broadband TV and Internet access via cable modems. It has been developed specifically for the new international DOCSIS 3.0 standard (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification), which will be used primarily in the USA and South Korea. This standard places particularly ...more

 What is EMC?   Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) refers to the ability of an electrical device to work satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without influencing the surrounding devices, or being influenced by the surrounding devices.   Why are EMC Filters needed and what do they do?   EMC filters are needed to reduce or eliminate electrical noise ...more

 Key Facts: Full Speed USB 2.0 On-The-Go (OTG), Embedded Host and Device Functionality Up to 256KB of Flash and 16KB RAM Standby Current of just 100 nA Peripheral Pin Select pin-mapping function for Digital Peripherals Microchip announces the 12-member PIC24FJ256GB1 microcontroller (MCU) family, which is the lowest power (100 nA standby current) ...more

 The three- and four-position Micro Quadlock (MQS) interconnection system is used in automotive powertrain, body and chassis applications. The go/no-go feature assures positive mate locking. The product is used directly on a header and is connected to engine applications, position sensors, actuators, ESP, bumpers, etc. Several mechanical coding are available ...more

 Lantronix expands wireless portfolio with matchport b/g pro,The most secure embedded WiFi networking module available. Enterprise-class 802.11 security coupled with exclusive new roaming technology greatly improves wireless reliability and mobility Lantronix announced the industry's most secure embedded WiFi networking module, the MatchPort® b/g Pro. The latest addition to the MatchPort family of ...more

   Key Facts: New 20-pin USB 2.0 PIC18 Microcontrollers with 8KB or 16KB of Flash Range of Peripherals including 10-bit ADC, Comparators, I2CTM, SPI and USART 1.8V to 5.5V Operating Voltage and a range of Power-Saving Features New Low Pin Count USB Development Kit Microchip announces a new family of 8-bit PIC® microcontrollers ...more

 Key Facts: Small Footprint 8-bit to High Performance 32-bit USB Microcontrollers Single Hardware and Software Development Environment Free Software Stacks and Drivers Microchip announces the most comprehensive portfolio of 8, 16 and 32-bit USB microcontrollers supported by a single development environment - the free MPLAB® IDE. Building on its 8-bit PIC18 ...more

 Dear Customers, This news item is to inform you that Actel has decided to obsolete a number of hardware items because of duplicate functionality with newer hardware solutions. All remaining solutions include the capabilities of the obsolete hardware. The following boards in the "Obsolete Part" column are being removed from the ...more

     ARM Processors Now Optimized for FPGAs — Recognizing that processor usage in FPGAs is growing, ARM collaborated with Actel to design Cortex-M1, the first ARM processor developed specifically for use in FPGAs.   Cortex-M1 is FREE — This core is FREE for use in Actel flash-based FPGAs, and requires no license fees, ...more

 In-System debugging with Identify Actel Edition (AE) allows the Actel FPGA designer to quickly find and correct functional design bugs by probing internal signals of the design directly from the hardware at the system speed. The probed signals can be viewed directly onto the RTL view for easy interpretation of ...more

   Key Facts: UNI/O™ Single I/O bus Interface 1Kbit to 16Kbit Memory Size in 3-pin SOT-23 Package 1.8V Operation; 10kHz to 100kHz Data Rate; Advanced Reliability Features Microchip announces a new family of serial EEPROM devices with a single I/O bus interface. The devices are based on Microchip’s patent-pending UNI/O™ memory-device protocol (refer ...more

 The Actel DSP design flow enables the DSP designer to evaluate an algorithm at a higher level of abstraction using Matlab and Simulink along with an exhaustive set of DSP block sets and Actel IP. The DSP designer can then follow a seamless and intuitive design flow to translate, optimize, ...more

 Fusion Performs Intelligent Thermal Management The importance of thermal management in electronics has increased as system speed increases and the relative size of systems decreases. Traditionally, thermistors, thermocouples, and discrete temperature measurement integrated circuits (ICs) have been used to measure system temperature; however, if the temperature needs to be measured in ...more

   Actel Starter Kits   Low-cost starter kits are a quick and cost-effective way to assess an FPGA technology, without the expense and time needed to design a specialized evaluation board. Unlike a specific technology demonstrator board, which would only be applicable to one application area, a starter kit board contains the FPGA ...more

 EPCOS is extending its range of ferrite cores by PQ cores and coil formers with sizes PQ16 to PQ35 in order to offer its customers the full range of ferrite cores. The PQ cores were developed for use in switch mode power supplies. They can be used for AC/DC and ...more

 Key Facts: 64-pin Device with 32KB Flash and 40MHz Operation USB 2.0 On-The-Go (OTG) Functionality Free Software Stacks and Drivers Microchip announces, along with the volume availability of the first seven general purpose PIC32 devices, the addition of a new low-cost family member, the PIC32MX420F032H, with integrated USB 2.0 On-The-Go (OTG) functionality. ...more

 The portable electronics market is experiencing rapid growth driven by the benefits of added convenience and increased productivity. Portable electronics design is becoming more challenging as new product revisions require additional features and improved performance while demand for longer battery life increases. These demands in the portable market include low ...more

 Semiconductor technology is constantly shrinking in size while growing in capability and functional integration. In order to enable next generation silicon technologies, semiconductor packages have also evolved to provide improved performance and flexibility.   For many years, Actel has been at the forefront of innovative packaging technology, providing more than just efficient ...more

 For many companies, the decision about which FPGA supplier to use was made some time ago. In some instances, the argument for changing suppliers is like asking someone to challenge their own religious beliefs. However, the decision should not be about changing suppliers, but instead about leveraging the right technology ...more

       Packaging is one of those areas where everyone really wants the same thing, which is a package with just enough I/Os to fit their design in the smallest footprint possible at the lowest cost. So basically everyone wants or needs a custom package.   Actel has delivered all the standard packaging you ...more

 Overview   Storage technology has made tremendous progress in the last decade. The rapid advances and ready availability of small form factor hard disk drive (HDD) and flash storage devices is driving the explosion of portable devices in the market place. Actel offers storage solutions that cover most of the hard drives ...more

 Actel’s IGLOO Icicle Kit, based on the 5-μW IGLOO device, is a low-cost, portable, low-power demonstration platform powered by built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, USB cable, or external power. The Icicle evaluation board enables you to measure power consumption (dynamic, static, and Flash*Freeze™) with the core operating at either 1.2 V ...more

   Overview   The portable electronics market is experiencing rapid growth driven by the benefits of added convenience and increased productivity. Portable electronics design is becoming more challenging as new product revisions require additional features and improved performance while demand for longer battery life increases. These demands in the portable market include low ...more

 Actel has a long history of offering low-power devices. The company's nonvolatile flash technology is inherently low power.   Recently, Actel has worked hard to optimise power consumption and to maximise your ability to reduce power. They also recognise that each designer requires something different. Yes, you need low power, but do you ...more

 Advanced Transport Technology Allows System Builders Worldwide to Offer Faster, Higher Capacity Transactions from Data Centers and Telecommunication Networks   Applied Micro Circuits Corporation; a global leader in embedded Power Architecture(TM) processing, optical transport and storage solutions, will demonstrate its technology leadership in 10GbE transport technology at Interop from April 27 to ...more

 The electronics industry continues to become more power-conscious and designs become more complex. With its feature-rich products, Actel provides devices that minimize power while meeting the performance and features required. Actel’s four low-power FPGA families are optimized for logic, I/O, and performance, and offer the most secure, firm-error immune, live-at-power-up, ...more

   Vicor's product line of modular power components and complete power systems includes thousands of combinations of input voltage, output voltage, and power levels, complete with accessory components that integrate other power system functions. Together, these products allow designers around the world to meet their unique power requirements by selecting and ...more

 Power has become the new battleground for programmable logic companies as demand for low-power design grows rapidly and many programmable logic device (PLD) vendors work to improve device power characteristics. In fact, several suppliers of programmable logic devices claim low-power superiority. However, using vendor published data, power estimation tools, and ...more

 The SIMCom SIM300 E is a Tri-band GSM/GPRS solution in a compact plug-in module integrated with a SIM card holder. Featuring an industry-standard interface, the SIM300 E delivers GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900MHz perfomance for voice, SMS, Data and Fax in a small form factor and with low power consumption. The Leading features of SIM300 ...more

 The rfPIC™ microcontroller devices integrate the power of Microchip’s PIC® devices with UHF wireless communication capabilities for low power RF applications. The devices offer small package outline and low external component count to fit the most space-constrained applicationsWhat are RF products which Microchip can offer? The rfPIC microcontroller devices integrate ...more

 Programmable logic devices are increasingly being used in automotive applications to replace ASICs and ASSP devices. Actel FPGAs are based on nonvolatile technology (flash and antifuse). Actel FPGAs are not susceptible to neutron-induced firm errors, and this makes them the only FPGA technology suitable for critical automotive applications such as ...more

 The portable electronics market is experiencing rapid growth driven by the benefits of added convenience and increased productivity. Portable electronics design is becoming more challenging as new product revisions require additional features and improved performance while demand for longer battery life increases. These demands in the portable market include low ...more

 IGLOO PLUS Family Delivers Industry’s Best Power, Area, Logic and Features per I/O     Broadening its extensive portfolio of low-power programmable solutions for power-conscious designs, Actel Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTL) today introduced IGLOO™ PLUS, a new family of low-power field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) with the industry’s best power-, area-, logic- and feature-per-I/O ...more

 Vicor announces the availability of VICBricks, high performance DC-DC converters that conform to the industry-standard quarter-brick footprint and pin outs. VICBricks leapfrog existing ¼-brick offerings in the areas of power density, efficiency, transient response, and cost. This superior performance is enabled by the revolutionary V•I Chip technology, offering higher performance ...more

   Actel, the world leader of mixed-signal FPGAs, now offers the only single-chip system management solution. System management continues to gain importance in the design of all electronic systems. Smaller process geometries drive more multi-volt devices and are more susceptible to voltage and temperature fluctuations. While system management designs can run ...more

 Enhanced Calibration Capability Addresses Applications Requiring ADC Accuracy Better Than One Percent Enabling lower system power and higher accuracy for intelligent system management and industrial control applications, Actel Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTL) today announced an enhanced software-based calibration capability for its mixed-signal Fusion (see other pages on our website) programmable system chips (PSCs). ...more

 Configured for AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA systems, new PowerPC dual-core processor-based AMC delivers high-availability, scalability and manageability Emerson Network Power has announced the PrAMC-6210, a next generation Advanced Mezzanine Card available for a volume price of under $2,000. Available in both full and mid-size versions for AdvancedTCA, MicroTCA and proprietary architecture ...more

 Innovative design and aggressive price point offer enterprise, medical and industrial automation markets access to MicroTCA technology Emerson Network Power has unveiled the Centellis 500, a fully deployable MicroTCA system that uses innovative plastic packaging, and Emerson's MicroTCA Carrier Hub (MCH) and high performance processor module. Available for under $5,000, the ...more

 SuperSwitch™ offers higher speeds, reduced costs and less overhead than Ethernet or Infiniband solutions One Stop Systems, a global provider of industrial-grade computing systems and components, has introduced SuperSwitch 3, an industry-first PCI Express-over-cable networking solution for six to eight PCs, providing data transfer at speeds up to 20Gb/s. SuperSwitch ...more

 New 15,000-gate Devices Are Attractive for Power- and Price-sensitive Applications Actel Corporation today announced the addition of two new members to its award-winning IGLOO and successful ProASIC3 field-programmable gate array (FPGA) families starting at just 99 cents. Comparable in density to 128 macrocell complex programmable logic device (CPLD) offerings, the new ...more

 ACAL Radiatron is a leading distributor and design in specialist for the Tyco Electronics range of Schrack Relays. In addition to the Schrack brand, the extensive Tyco Electronics range also includes: Axicom, OEG, CII Technologies, Eberle, Potter & Brumfield, Kilovac and Hartmann.     Please click here to download the Shrack Relay Shortform Catalogue(1.15M ...more

 Microchip has announced a QVGA Graphics Solution for implementing graphics display and control in cost-sensitive applications. The new, easy-to-use solution for PIC24 16-bit microcontrollers includes a free, highly optimized graphics library with source code; third-party library support; and the new Graphics PICtail™ Plus daughter board. The free Microchip graphics library ...more

 Microchip has announced a QVGA Graphics Solution for implementing graphics display and control in cost-sensitive applications. The new, easy-to-use solution for PIC24 16-bit microcontrollers includes a free, highly optimized graphics library with source code; third-party library support; and the new Graphics PICtail™ Plus daughter board. The free Microchip graphics library ...more

 Actel provides accurate, comprehensive power analysis tools for its FPGAs and offers accurate prediction that gives straightforward analysis of design options to help meet your portable system needs. The pre-netlist Power Calculator tool helps in analyzing design implementation options for rapid power analysis scenarios and design partitioning. The netlist-based SmartPower ...more

 Silicon Explorer II shortens the FPGA design verification process by providing a tightly integrated suite of tools and capabilities that enable rapid isolation of functional and timing problems—there's no need to relayout, recompile, or redo any part of your design to complete the verification process. By removing the guesswork associated ...more

     Power Architecture-Based Processor Garners Award for Innovative Advancements in Performance, Power Reduction and Security Needed by Next Generation Secure Wireless Access Points SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan 08, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (NASDAQ:AMCC), a global leader in optical transport, embedded Power Architecture(TM) processing and storage solutions today announced ...more

 The IGLOO Starter Kit is fully RoHS-compliant and is a complete package that enables you to quickly evaluate Actel's IGLOO family and prototype your design. The Actel IGLOO devices are the lowest power FPGAs available in the world. Low dynamic power consumption, combined with low static power consumption and Flash*Freeze ...more

 New DC Link Capacitors made by WIMA WIMA DC-LINK MKP 4 capacitors are available with capacitances of 5 µF up to 75 µF and voltages of 450 VDC, 700 VDC, 900 VDC und 1100 VDC. They are constructed with a winding element of metallized polypropylene film boxed in a plastic ...more

 ADLINK Technology announces the latest members to its lineup of CompactPCI® products. The new cPCI-3600 series is based on the latest AMD Geode™ LX 800 @ 0.9W processor and AMD Geode™ CS5536 companion device to offer an optimal power/performance ratio for military, automation, and transportation applications. The cPCI-3600 is specifically designed ...more

 GE Intelligent Platforms Extends Range of VMEbus Gigabit Ethernet Switches With IPv6 capabilityNETernity™ GBX24, VXS24 provide 24-port managed switching for VME, VXS Full IPv6 support Single slot solutions Fully managed layer 3 for VXS environments (VXS24) Fully rugged (GBX24) FASTPATH-enabled Reaffirming the company’s commitment to delivering leading edge solutions for the ...more

 GE Intelligent Platforms Announces Telum™ NPA 58x4 4-port Gigabit Ethernet IP Packet Processor AdvancedMC™Addresses customer requirement for performance, modularity, thermal management 600MHz Cavium OCTEON™ CN5850 multi-core Secure Communications Processor Single-width module available in either full-size or mid-size form factor Fully optimized Fat Pipes Region Designed for NEBS compliance Comprehensive software ...more

 Open Source high availability code now available Emerson has announced that it intends to form an industry wide consortium that will assume stewardship for the OpenSAF project the company announced in February. The company also announced the first release of the open source code related to the project. The consortium also ...more

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 When a company is plagued with recurring product failures, it must look within its design and possibly re-evaluate component choices, including the storage being used.  In this case study, what originally seemed like a “good enough” standard storage solution turned out to be the root of costly system failures for ...more

 Achieving another milestone in its overall strategy to help designers to maximize reliability, minimize power consumption, and save board space and weight in mission-critical space systems, Actel Corporation today announced it has completed the stringent MIL-STD 883 Class B qualification of its four-million gate radiation-tolerant RTAX-S field-programmable gate array (FPGA). ...more

 The Hifn Express DS 255 is a high-performance, low-cost data security accelerator card. The DS 255 performs over 1.5 Gbps of accelerated compression and encryption capabilities in a low profile, ideal for applications including Secure Storage Applications, Tape Encryption Appliances, Virtual Tape Libraries, VPN Security Gateways, VPN Firewalls, and Secure Web Servers. The ...more

 Acal Radiatron are offering silicone rubber heater mat development kits to the first few enquires we receive for our Standard Range of silicone heater mats. The kit comprises 6 mats of differing sizes, and power densities. These mats, with a typical thickness of 1.4mm, can provide precise even surface heating, ...more

 Further extending its industry-leading portfolio of low-power programmable solutions, Actel Corporation today introduced the ProASIC3L family of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) for designers of high-performance, power-conscious systems. Featuring 40 percent lower dynamic power and 90 percent lower static power than its previous-generation ProASIC3 FPGAs, the new flash-based family combines dramatically ...more

 New from Tyco is the competitive Interface Plug-in Relay, launched as a further development of the well proven and established RT series. The XT series comprises 1 & 2 pole relays with reinforced pins for plug-in/panel applications but without the need to specify special sockets.   The smoked clear cover allows easy visibility ...more

   The new RF series of high temperature power relays is targeted at domestic appliance, such as oven controls, microwaves, heating as well as power supplies.   Faston terminals are included for the load side, which are available as either vertical or horizontal fixing. These not only aid heat dissipation, but also ...more

   The latest Kilovac EV200 high voltage series is designed to be the smallest and lowest price intrinsically safe relay in the industry with contact rating of up to 500 A dc. Developed for explosive and harsh environments, the EV200 is intrinsically safe with no oxidization or contamination of coils or ...more

   Used by most of the worlds major motor manufacturers, ACAL Radiatron offer a wide range suitable for the automotive industry switching currents up to 150 amps and more, for both 12Vdc and 24Vdc systems. Applications include alarms, electric windows, wipers, heaters, and lighting. New to the Tyco Micro K family is ...more

 PB - a new concept for consumer applications   The latest “design to cost” consumer relay from Tyco Electronics is the most modern PCB relay in the protection class 1 range. The concept provides for the requirements of better price, reliability and reduced space on the PCB by the use of less component ...more

 LCD Types Different manufacturing processes create the two major types of LCD panels: STN: A super twisted nematic (STN) LCD uses monochrome passive matrix technology to provide color contrast. It is an older technology that is cheaper to manufacture, but typically provides lower image quality and slower response time compared to others. ...more

 The display panel industry is undergoing significant changes. Driven by the market demand for portable systems, the small-medium panels are now available in different sizes, resolutions, and color depths. Manufacturers are developing panels at a rapid rate with each new one offering improved features at a reduced cost. System designers ...more

   Los Gatos, CA, December 20, 2007 – EDN magazine has named Hifn’s industry-breakthrough, low power, 4450 FlowThrough™ Applied Services Processor (ASP), to this year's list of products recognized as a Hot 100 Product for 2007.  Products that are selected for EDN’s annual Hot 100 Products issue are chosen by its ...more

 The IGLOO Starter Kit is fully RoHS-compliant and is a complete package that enables you to quickly evaluate Actel's IGLOO family and prototype your design.The Actel IGLOO devices are the lowest power FPGAs available in the world. Low dynamic power consumption, combined with low static power consumption and Flash*Freeze technology, ...more

 Achieving a significant milestone for the industry, Actel Corporation today announced it is offering its low-power 5µW (microwatt) IGLOO field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) in a 4-millimeter (mm) package with a 0.4-mm ball pitch, the smallest package for any programmable logic device on the market. Complementing its existing portfolio of small ...more

   Actel Libero IDE v8.1 maximises power efficiency with new power-driven layout and advanced power analysis  ...more

 With a continued focus on delivering low-power solutions for emerging and high-growth portable applications, Actel Corporation today announced the availability of flexible solutions for liquid crystal display (LCD) control applications. The new IGLOO Video Demo Board, LCD adaptor boards with LCD panels, the IGLOO Video Demo Kit (IVDK) and display-related ...more

 Actel's IGLOO Icicle Kit based on the 5-µW IGLOO device, is a low-cost, portable, low-power demonstration platform powered by built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, USB cable, or external power. The Icicle evaluation board enables you to measure power consumption (dynamic, static, and Flash*Freeze™) with the core operating at either 1.2 V ...more

 Further highlighting the advantages of the industry's lowest power field-programmable gate array (FPGA) for portable solutions, Actel Corporation today announced the new Icicle™ Kit.. Leveraging the company's 5-microwatt (µW) IGLOO™ FPGA, the kit showcases the ultra low-power attributes, flexible implementation options and battery-saving advantages of IGLOO for portable applications. The ...more

 Comprehensive, User-Friendly Evaluation Kits Accelerate Customers' Time-to-Market SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec 10, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (AMCC) (NASDAQ:AMCC) today announced the availability of low-cost, easy-to-use evaluation kits for its Power Architecture(R) 405EX and 405EXr processors. To accelerate customers' system development time, AMCC's new evaluation kits provide users ...more

 ACAL Technology was recently presented with an award by Cobham Defence Communications of Blackburn. This was on the occasion of Cobham being presented with the Queen's Award for Enteprise (International Trade). Cobham Defence Communications is part of the Cobham Group of companies.ACAL's award recognises the significant contribution made towards the ...more

 ACAL Microsystems brings to market a highly competitive, low cost alternative to the Industrial PC – a feature rich 3U cPCI solution from ADLINK Technology Inc.The system is based on the 3U CompactPCI®, 6 slot cubic cPCIS-2500 (3U high) chassis, which has a side handle for portability, base for desktop ...more

 ACAL Microsystems are featuring the recently released the ADLINK M-885, a FlexATX industrial motherboard which uses the Mobile Intel® 945GME Express chipset and support the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor for superior balance of performance and energy-efficiency.ADLINK M-885 is big in performance yet low on power consumption whilst filling a ...more

 ACAL Microsystems introduce ADLINK’s new dual core, PCI Express motherboard - M-946. The M-946 incorporates Intel’s latest dual-core processor architecture, PCI Express technology, dual-channel DDR2 memory, and rich display interfaces. Featuring an Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor with1066/800/533 MHz FSB in the LGA 775 socket and Intel® 945G Express ...more

 MASTERs is an in-depth, highly-technical Conference structured to meet the needs of today’s design engineer. This year the event takes place between November 6-8, 2007 in Munich, GermanyWho should attend?Those who are looking for solutions to embedded control challenges or in-depth education on Microchip’s products. Design engineers and engineering managers ...more

 Microchip Technology has announced the MCP1401 and MCP1402 (MCP140X) single-output MOSFET drivers. The inverting MCP1401 and non-inverting MCP1402 MOSFET drivers are rated for a peak output current of 0.5A, over a wide operating voltage range of 4.5V – 18V. They have excellent latch-up immunity and are available in miniature, 2 ...more

 New SiliconDrive USB CF Reduces Host System Design Complexity and Board Space Enabling Faster Time-to-Market ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 10, 2007 — Western Digital, Inc., a world leader in advanced storage technology, today announced the availability of its new patent-pending SiliconDrive USB CF product family. Available in capacities ranging ...more

 CHICAGO, Jun 19, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (NASDAQ:AMCC), a global leader in embedded Power Architecture(TM) processing, optical transport and storage solutions, announced two new versions of its successful family of Rubicon products that enable low cost Carrier Grade Ethernet services over Metro and Core SONET/SDH and ...more

 CHICAGO, Jun 19, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (NASDAQ:AMCC), a global leader in embedded Power Architecture(TM) processing, optical transport and storage solutions, and Fulcrum Microsystems today announced a new jointly designed SFP+ 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switch reference design code named "Lassen" at NXTcomm, a leading telecommunications ...more

 Extending its low-power offerings to the space community, Actel Corporation has developed the low-power, radiation-tolerant RTAX-SL field programmable gate array (FPGA) family specifically targeted at high-reliability space-flight designs. The industry's lowest power programmable logic solution for space applications, the new RTAX-SL family offers approximately 50 percent lower standby current than ...more

 MASTERs Conference is a bi-directional exchange of technical information between the technical work force at Microchip and our strong technical partners including consultants, customers, third parties, distributor FAEs and design houses. MASTERs is an in-depth, highly-technical Conference structured to meet the needs of today’s design engineer. This year the ...more

 Acal Microsystems announce the GE Intelligent Platforms NeternityTM RM922RC, a 6U VME board, Layer 2/3+ managed Ethernet embedded switch offering full IPv6 wire speed switching, routing and full management capabilities as well as having the ability to support Layer 4-7 functionality when required.With 24 rear I/O Gigabit Ethernet ports, one ...more

 ACAL Microsystems now brings to the market an LVDT/RVDT to Digital Converter on a PC104 card. Designated 73LD4, this PC104 DSP based, stack through module offers six independent, transformer isolated, programmable LVDT/RVDT tracking converter measurement channels, each with 16 bit resolution. Each channel has an accuracy of +/- ...more

 On November 28, 2006, GE Intelligent Platforms Embedded Systems completed the acquisition of UK-based Radstone Technology PLC. The combination of Radstone with GE Intelligent Platforms Embedded Systems extends the company’s line of embedded computer products in the Military and Aerospace segments.Acal Microsystems are the leading UK Distributor for GE Intelligent ...more

 Newly available from ACAL Microsystems is the Ampro XTX830, a high performance plug compatible solution ETX® baseboard to enable the adoption of new technology without the need for major redesign. The ETX830 is a small, ultra high performance board which uses the Intel 2.0 GHz Core™ Duo ...more

 Underscoring its commitment to deliver and support power-efficient solutions, Actel has enhanced its Libero™ Integrated Design Environment (IDE) to further ease the system-level design process when using its field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). With SmartDesign, a new design entry capability that enables users to design at a higher level of abstraction, ...more

 Microchip has announced the PIC24HJ12 family, The company’s lowest-priced 40 MIPS 16-bit microcontroller, Additionally, the family is offered in 18- and 28-pin packages as small as 6x6 mm for space-constrained applications.Microchip is the only company to offer seamless migration between its 16-bit microcontrollers and DSP-enabled DSCs, by providing ...more

 Duncan Smith, Electronics Buyer at Paragon Electronics who recently won the Microchip "NAME THAT TUNE" competiton which ACAL ran in May, receives his Playstation 3 from Mike Farquharson, Acal's Microchip Product Manager outside the Paragon offices in Kempston, Bedfordshire.Duncan and his colleagues have decided to donate the Playstation 3 to ...more

 MILPITAS, Calif., May 29, 2007 – JDSU, a leading enabler of broadband and optical innovation, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Picolight, a leading designer and manufacturer of optical pluggable transceivers. The acquisition significantly strengthens JDSU’s position in high-growth pluggable optics for the enterprise market and adds an ...more

 LAS VEGAS, May 21, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (NASDAQ:AMCC), a global leader in embedded Power Architecture™ processing, transport and storage solutions, today announced the QT2055, a XAUI-to-10GBASE-KR physical layer IC. The QT2055 is the first product in the industry developed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet serial backplane ...more

 Microchip today announced the eight-member PIC18F87J50 high-performance, cost-effective 8-bit microcontroller family with an integrated and certified USB 2.0 Full-Speed, 12 Mbps transceiver. This new USB microcontroller family also provides 12 MIPS performance with ample I/O and a rich selection of analog and digital peripherals for embedded systems designers who require ...more

 Microchip has announced the MCP1603 - a 2 MHz, 500 mA switching regulator. This new, low-power switcher provides adjustable and fixed output voltages, under voltage lockout (UVLO) and automatic Pulse-Width-Modulation- (PWM) to Pulse-Frequency-Modulation- (PFM) mode transition, all in Thin SOT-23 (TSOT-23) and 2 mm x 3 mm DFN packages. The ...more

 SoC Multi-Core Design Delivers Unprecedented Combination of Power and PerformanceSAN JOSE, Calif., May 21, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (NASDAQ:AMCC), a global leader in embedded Power Architecture(TM) processing, optical transport and storage solutions, is announcing details of its next generation processor core at the In-Stat(R) Spring Processor ...more

 Processor usage in FPGAs is growing rapidly. For companies without ultrahigh volumes, the primary obstacle has been the contract negotiations and fees typically associated with licensing models for industry-leading processor cores.Leveraging its partnership with ARM, Actel removes this obstacle, enabling designers to utilize the industry-standard processor of their choice, such ...more

 Software Development Kit for SiliconDrive Secure Product Family Enables OEMs to Easily Integrate Crucial Storage Security Technology ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 17, 2007 — Western Digital, Inc., a world leader in advanced storage technology, today announced the availability of a software development kit (SDK) for its SiliconDrive Secure product ...more

 15th May 2007Dear CustomerAMCC have informed us that they will discontinue manufacture of the following devices;S5320DK S5335DK S5920DK S5935QFS5320QF S5335QF S5920Q ...more

 The PICDEM™ Mechatronics demonstration board is an easy-to-use mechatronics development and demonstration platform. Mechatronics refers to implementing intelligent control in a mechanical system.The demonstration kit takes a hands-on approach to learning about mechatronics. Jumper wires are provided in the kit which allow the developer to experiment with connecting the PIC ...more

 MILPITAS, Calif., February 27, 2007 - JDSU, a leading enabler of broadband and optical innovation, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Picolight, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of optical pluggable transceivers. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter ending June 30, 2007, subject to receipt ...more

 Microchip Technology has announced Six new members of the 8-bit PIC® microcontroller family with an integrated Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) module. The PIC18F85J90 series doubles the amount of Flash and RAM memory over existing 64- and 80-pin family members for cost-effective human-interface applications requiring embedded control, including ...more

 Winbond have announced the following EOL ...more

 Microchip Technology has announced eight new members of the cost-effective PIC24F 16-bit microcontroller family, which extend the line into smaller and lower cost 28- and 44-pin packages with 16 to 64 Kbytes of Flash program memory and up to 8 Kbytes of RAM. The new PIC24FJ64GA002 microcontroller provides more onboard ...more

 New PCI Express, Gigabit Ethernet and Integrated Security Features of the PowerPC 405EX Anticipate Requirements of Next Generation Access PointsSAN JOSE, Calif., Apr 03, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (NASDAQ:AMCC) announced its next generation embedded processor for enterprise-class wireless access points at this week's Embedded Systems Conference(SM) ...more

 PowerPC 460EX Meets End User Demand for New Levels of Connectivity, Security and Network Management for Printing, Imaging, Home Gateway and Networking Products SAN JOSE, Calif., Apr 03, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (NASDAQ:AMCC) announced the newest member of its embedded processor family of products, the PowerPC(R) ...more

 Winbond have announced another EOLAttached is the End of Life (EOL) notice for ISD4002-240 and ISD4003-04M with leaded TSOP and SOP packages.The parts will be available for shipment until March 2008, for further details please see the attached document. ...more

 Winbond Electronics EOL notificationWinbond Electronics have announced some of their products are coming to the end of their life. The products in the following attachment will be available up until March 2008 ...more

 AMCC Committed to Continuing Optical Transceiver Development for Telecom Industry as Other Suppliers Consolidate Product Lines or Exit the Market ANAHEIM, Calif., Mar 26, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (NASDAQ: AMCC) announced three new families of PHY products at the opening of today's annual OFC/NFOEC Conference in ...more

 Microchip has announced the PICDEM™ System Management Kit. The new board integrates common system-level functions, such as a Real-Time Clock (RTC), serial EEPROM and Analogue-to-Digital Converter (ADC) and well as thermal-management and power sequencing into a single PIC® microcontroller, controlled via a standard serial communications interface. Many complex, ...more

 Microchip Technology has announced the first general-purpose, Flash PIC ® microcontrollers with several peripherals for more cost-effective control of fans or small motors. The 14-pin PIC16F616/610 and the 8-pin PIC12F615/609 microcontrollers can substantially reduce system component counts and costs through the integration of specialized peripherals, such as a ...more

 Actel has announced the availability of its implementation of the ARM® Cortex™-M1 processor, a small, high-performance, 32-bit soft core co-developed by the companies for optimal use in field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). Removing the license and royalty fees typically associated with licensing models for industry-leading processor cores, Actel offers free access ...more

 Sirenza Microdevices’ new SXE-1089Z is a high performance pHEMT MMIC gain block utilizing a patented active self-bias Darlington topology. The active bias network provides stable current over temperature and process threshold voltage variations. Its broadband internal match eliminates the need for off-chip tuning components. These two key design features result ...more

 Lantronix delivers new class of M2M device servers with the introduction of IntelliBox-I/O 2100 and Lantronix EventTrak technology Lantronix announced the IntelliBox®-I/O 2100, the industry's first-fully programmable external device server which automates the task of managing remote equipment and associated reporting. Powered by Lantronix EventTrakT technology, the IntelliBox enables customers ...more

 A new family of 36Mbit SigmaQuad-II, SigmaCIO DDR-II, and SigmaSIO DDR-II SRAM devices are available from GSI Technology and Acal Semiconductors. The new memory devices are fully compatible with QDR-II™ and DDR-II SRAM specifications delivering the best price/performance in today’s demanding communications and networking application space.Operating at speeds up ...more

 Microchip has announced the 12-member PIC18F87J11 general-purpose, high-performance 8-bit microcontroller family,which offers up to 20% greater performance with 12 MIPS (48 MHz), enhanced peripherals and lower sleep power consumption. With its breadth of family members, the PIC18F87J11 also provides a wide range of program memory and peripherals, ranging from most ...more

 Microchip has announced the MCP3909 energy-measurement IC and reference design. The new IC combines low power consumption with an SPI interface and active power pulse output. As a part of the MCP3909 3-Phase Energy Meter Reference Design, the new IC enables designers to rapidly develop new meter designs.The MCP3909 features ...more

 OFC/NFOEC 2007 is coming up!!! Once again it will be in Anaheim, CA, USA from 27-29th March. The weblink for the show is at http://www.ofcnfoec.org/Picolight will demonstrate the following: SFP+* 8GB fibrechannel 850nm* 10GB ethernet 850nm* 10GB ethernet 1310nm LRMThe 1310 nanometer (nm) vertical cavity surface-emitting laser ...more

 OFC/NFOEC 2007 is coming up!!! Once again it will be in Anaheim, CA, USA from 27-29th March. The weblink for the show is at http://www.ofcnfoec.org/ AMCC will be exhibiting and have four demostration stations where they will be showing the following products...S19252 This is a STS-192 SONET/SDH/FEC/GbE/FC 16-bit ...more

 SIRENZA ANNOUNCEMENTOn October 31st, 2006 Sirenza completed the acquisition of Micro Linear Corporation.Micro Linear, headquartered in San Jose, California, is a fabless semiconductorcompany specializing in wireless integrated circuit (IC) solutions. Micro Linear joinedSirenza’s SMDI business segment, augmenting its existing product portfolio and expanding its expertise in integrated RF IC products ...more

 ACAL Semiconductors today announced that they have signed a franchise agreement to partner with Western Digital™ Inc, a world leader in advanced storage technology engineered exclusively for the Enterprise System OEM market, to provide Solid-State Disc (SSD) storage systems for customers in the UK.Western Digital’ advanced solid-state storage products are ...more

 Microchip Technology has announced the PIC16F882, the lowest-cost member of their 28- and 40/44-pin PIC18F88X family of microcontrollers, for use in a wide range of applications. The PIC16F882 provides design engineers with the option to migrate to a lower-cost family member, as their code development stabilizes. In ...more

 New XPort Direct embedded device gateway extends award-winning XPort family,providing Internet device networking for high-volume, cost-sensitive applicationsIRVINE, Calif., Jan. 30, 2007 – Lantronix, Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRX), today announced the ground-breaking XPort® Direct™, an embedded networking device gateway module and the latest offering in the Lantronix award-winning XPort family. The XPort ...more

 RFM announced the closing of its acquisition of high-performance wireless productsmanufacturer Cirronet Inc. With the acquisition, which was initially announced onAugust 28th, RFM will add Cirronet’s proprietary, Bluetooth™, and Zigbee™ embeddedmodules and box products to its existing portfolio of low-power radio technologies. Withthe expansion of its product line – and ...more

 Microchip has announced the PICkit™ Serial Analyzer the latest offering in the popular PICkit development tool series. This new tool enables design engineers to easily interface with circuits that are embedded deep within serial systems using any Windows®-based PC, for a very low initial investment.The new PICkit Serial Analyzer ...more