Anritsu Corporation (TSE:6754), a global leader in communications equipment and measuring instruments, has announced the launch of its compact MS2720B Spectrum Analyzer series, the world’s first handheld analyzer to support all Regulation test items for installation and maintenance of W-CDMA base stations. Continue reading…
A team of scientists has announced a breakthrough in computer memory technology that heralded more sophisticated and reliable MP3 players, digital cameras and other devices.
Scientists from IBM, Macronix and Qimonda said they developed a material that made “phase-change” memory 500 to 1,000 times faster than the commonly-used “flash” memory, while using half as much power. Continue reading…
ZMD AG, a global supplier of low-power mixed-signal solutions for automotive and medical applications, today introduced the ZMD31150 high-speed automotive signal conditioner IC with advanced on-chip diagnostics for use with all types of wheatstone bridge sensors. Continue reading…
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2499, a 16-channel delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that communicates via an I2C-compatible serial interface and includes a unique analog input architecture. The LTC2499’s Easy Drive(TM) front-end design results in zero average differential input current, allowing measurements of high impedance input sources without the use of an internal buffer. This patented sampling scheme simplifies the design of front-end signal conditioning circuits and allows the ADC to be driven directly from bridges, RTDs, thermocouples and high impedance sensors. Rail-to-rail input signals can be directly digitized while maintaining excellent DC accuracy (2ppm INL). Continue reading…
CanStick Basic is a versatile, self-powered automobile diagnostic tool which can simply be attached to the OBD interface of a vehicle to transmit or receive predefined CAN sequences and show responses. CanStick Basic is useful for both the production floor when programmed with specific options, and in development or test situations as a quick troubleshooter or test station. Continue reading…
The M3000 Motion Controller, from System Semiconductor Inc. in affiliation with Intelligent Motion Systems, is a highly integrated, mixed signal system-on-a-chip combining the major building blocks necessary to control and position multi-phase step motors while also working as a high-speed general purpose microcontroller incorporating extensive communication, analog and system functions. The M3000 is offered in 160-pin quad package (LQFP), 128-pin quad package (TQFP), and 128-ball grid array (TFBGA). Continue reading…
In 1934, much of the world was in the grip of the Great Depression. Unemployment was an epidemic, and many businesses struggled desperately to survive. One notable exception to these economic troubles, however, was the radio industry. Continue reading…
Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (AMCC), Sunnyvale CA, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Quake Technologies Inc., Ottawa, a privately-held fabless semiconductor company that AMCC says is the leading vendor of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE) PHY technology. According to AMCC, enterprise networks, including the data center, are experiencing a rapid transition from 1GE to 10GE, and Quake’s technology is designed in and shipping to the leading vendors serving this high-performance networking space. Continue reading…
Anritsu Corporation (TSE:6754), a global leader in communications equipment and measuring instruments, has announced the launch of its compact MS2720B Spectrum Analyzer series, the world’s first handheld analyzer to support all Regulation test items for installation and maintenance of W-CDMA base stations.
A team of scientists has announced a breakthrough in computer memory technology that heralded more sophisticated and reliable MP3 players, digital cameras and other devices. 
ZMD AG, a global supplier of low-power mixed-signal solutions for automotive and medical applications, today introduced the ZMD31150 high-speed automotive signal conditioner IC with advanced on-chip diagnostics for use with all types of wheatstone bridge sensors.
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2499, a 16-channel delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that communicates via an I2C-compatible serial interface and includes a unique analog input architecture. The LTC2499’s Easy Drive(TM) front-end design results in zero average differential input current, allowing measurements of high impedance input sources without the use of an internal buffer. This patented sampling scheme simplifies the design of front-end signal conditioning circuits and allows the ADC to be driven directly from bridges, RTDs, thermocouples and high impedance sensors. Rail-to-rail input signals can be directly digitized while maintaining excellent DC accuracy (2ppm INL).
CanStick Basic is a versatile, self-powered automobile diagnostic tool which can simply be attached to the OBD interface of a vehicle to transmit or receive predefined CAN sequences and show responses. CanStick Basic is useful for both the production floor when programmed with specific options, and in development or test situations as a quick troubleshooter or test station.
The M3000 Motion Controller, from System Semiconductor Inc. in affiliation with Intelligent Motion Systems, is a highly integrated, mixed signal system-on-a-chip combining the major building blocks necessary to control and position multi-phase step motors while also working as a high-speed general purpose microcontroller incorporating extensive communication, analog and system functions. The M3000 is offered in 160-pin quad package (LQFP), 128-pin quad package (TQFP), and 128-ball grid array (TFBGA).
In 1934, much of the world was in the grip of the Great Depression. Unemployment was an epidemic, and many businesses struggled desperately to survive. One notable exception to these economic troubles, however, was the radio industry.
Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (AMCC), Sunnyvale CA, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Quake Technologies Inc., Ottawa, a privately-held fabless semiconductor company that AMCC says is the leading vendor of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE) PHY technology. According to AMCC, enterprise networks, including the data center, are experiencing a rapid transition from 1GE to 10GE, and Quake’s technology is designed in and shipping to the leading vendors serving this high-performance networking space.