element14 and Atmel Launch the SAM9 Development Kit
November 3, 2011 7:09 am | Atmel Corporation | Product Releases | Commentselement14 has announced availability of the SAM9 development kit, a full-featured evaluation board centred on Atmel’s ARM based AT91SAM9G45 processor.
Web-based Data Viewer Eases Component Search
November 1, 2011 7:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsTAIYO YUDEN has developed a web-based component data viewer named “TY-COMPAS” (Taiyo Yuden COMPonent Assist System) that enables the easy selection of electronic components through its search and browsing functions.
The Tinker's Toolbox - Jason Kridner of Texas Instruments on the Beagleboard
October 31, 2011 7:52 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn today's podcast we talk to Jason Kridner of Texas Instruments to discuss the BeagleBoard in its third anniversary year and other tools engineers can use to ease development pains.
OEM Electronics Design Development and Manufacturing for Medical Applications
October 28, 2011 6:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Medical Applications Business Unit of the Berliner Glas Group now offers custom OEM development of electronics. This broadens its expertise as a supplier of optical components, opto-mechanics...
Coming to a Cinema Near You: Wireless Stereo Audio Distribution
September 1, 2011 7:57 am | News | CommentsCambridge Consultants announced that Doremi Cinema is the first licensee for Salix, its wireless audio distribution system.
Stealth.com Announces Hardware Customization Services
August 23, 2011 6:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsStealth.com (Stealth Computer) has announced their new hardware customization service. Stealth has a long history of delivering industrial rugged products that fill a market that is not served by traditional computer manufacturers or suppliers.
Kyzen to Showcase Products at the SMTA Long Island Expo & Tech Forum
August 18, 2011 12:04 pm | News | CommentsKyzen will showcase products for every process at the upcoming Long Island SMTA Expo and Technical Forum, scheduled to take place Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the Islandia Marriott Long Island in Islandia, NY.
The Tinker's Toolbox - Talking about IP Cores and Embedded Systems Development
July 7, 2011 6:05 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn this episode, we talk to Simon Hambly and David Harold of Imagination Technologies, creators of communications semiconductor IP cores for highly complex System-on-Chip (SoC) devices.
Hybrid Positioning and CellLocate - Increased Reliability and Indoor Positioning
July 6, 2011 9:41 am | News | CommentsAlthough GPS is a widespread technology, GPS positioning is not always possible, particularly in shielded environments such as indoors and enclosed park houses, or when a GPS jamming signal is present.
Report Reveals That Telecoms and Pay TV Operators Need 'Bigger' Bundles to Win Over Customers
July 6, 2011 7:48 am | News | CommentsAccording to the latest research from Informa Telecoms & Media, telecoms and pay TV operators will increasingly need to add new services such as Spotify and YouView to their bundles to keep existing subscribers and attract new ones.
MetroHaul LTE Metrocell with A060-Mini Digital Radio Solves Backhaul Issues for Mobile Internet
July 5, 2011 5:39 am | News | CommentsWazco and Athena Wireless Communications announced that they have collaborated on Wazco’s new MetroHaul, an industry-first solution that combines Wazco’s MetroStorm multi-sector LTE metrocell for mobile broadband coverage and capacity with Athena’s A060-Mini Radio for fiber-comparable wireless backhaul and data transfer.
Audio Applications Site for Design Engineers
July 1, 2011 8:30 am | News | CommentsMouser Electronics announced the launch of an Audio Applications training site devoted to the newest products and developments for sound engineering.
TMI Order Tracking System Enables Reviewing and Tracking Orders Online
July 1, 2011 7:26 am | News | CommentsRepresentatives from TMI announced the implementation of an advanced order tracking system that provides customers with real-timeaccess to orders placed and processed through TMI’s preferred freight carrier, C.H. Robinson.
Accumulate's Mobile Security Platform Enables New Mobile Payment Service by Swedish Operator Telia
June 30, 2011 11:32 am | News | CommentsThe Telia branded mobile payment service is a solution delivered by PayEx, a leading payment service provider.
Diabetes Patients Can Now Manage Their Disease Real-Time and On-the-Go
June 30, 2011 7:57 am | News | CommentsThe AT&T mHealth Solutions presents DiabetesManager is an initiative between AT&T and WellDoc, the maker of DiabetesManager, one of the first mHealth solutions to receive clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration for adults with Type 2 diabetes.
Connected TVs to Outsell Games Consoles For First Time This Year
June 30, 2011 7:49 am | News | CommentsA new report from Informa Telecoms & Media reveals that worldwide sales of connected TVs will surpass games consoles for the first time in 2011.
Vector Fabrics Joins The Synopsys System-Level Catalyst Program
June 30, 2011 5:24 am | News | CommentsVector Fabrics announced that it has joined Synopsys' System-Level Catalyst Program.
Spectrum's New Extruded Ceramic Tubular Capacitors Enhance Design Flexibility
June 27, 2011 8:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum Advanced Specialty Products has added an extrusion process to their current manufacturing methods of ceramic tubular capacitors. The addition of this process enhances Spectrum's design flexibility with an increased custom product offering.
Ethertronics' Ether 1.3.1 Antenna Technology Significantly Enhances Design Flexibility
June 27, 2011 8:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsEthertronics launched Ether 1.3.1, an Adaptive Antenna solution.
Sensors Expo 2011 rewind
June 24, 2011 11:15 am | by Chris Warner, Executive Editor | Articles | CommentsSensors Expo returned to Rosemont Illinois in June and the mood inside the convention center was noticeably more optimistic than last year. Outside, the town was in the grip of a heat wave; but inside it was the technology itself that literally raised both the excitement level and the level of performance for new designs which made things seem, well, hotter. Here are just some of the highlights
Simplified Design and Speedy Development Enahances Energy Efficiency for Three-Phase Motor Drives
June 24, 2011 8:23 am | News | CommentsSTMicroelectronics has unveiled new resources for customers that will simplify design and speed up development of energy-saving intelligent motor drives for applications such as white goods, air conditioners, industrial automation, power tools and fitness equipment.
iHealth Lab's Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring System Gets Nationwide Distribution
June 23, 2011 12:13 pm | Product Releases | CommentsiHealth Lab announced that multiple national retail chains will now distribute their innovative Blood Pressure Monitoring System.
The Tinker's Toolbox - Kerry Thacher of Librestream on Mobile Collaboration
June 23, 2011 11:10 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn this episode we talk to Kerry Thacher of Librestream about their mobile collaboration technology.
Will iCloud Stress Wireless Networks Too Far?
June 23, 2011 9:53 am | News | CommentsWith the growing trend for cloud services, networks must develop new approaches to cope with the demand for mobile broadband warns Cambridge Wireless ahead of its Future of Wireless International Conference this month.
Velti And Vodafone Portugal Launch Strategic Mobile Marketing Initiative
June 22, 2011 11:54 am | News | CommentsVelti has signed a strategic three-year partnership agreement with Vodafone Portugal to launch a Permission Based Advertising program.


