Europe
Cyntech wins Adam Tech interconnect franchise for UK
May 11, 2012 10:46 am | by ECN Europe | News | CommentsCyntech Components has won a franchise to distribute Adam Tech connectors in the UK and Ireland. Adam Tech, based in New Jersey, USA, designs and manufactures mod jacks, connectors for RF, video and optical communications, industry-standard IDC and D-type connectors, … Continue reading
Counterfeit-part risk expected to rise as semiconductor market shifts into higher gear
May 10, 2012 10:27 am | News | CommentsWith the semiconductor industry entering a phase of accelerating growth, the number of counterfeit-part incidents also is expected to rise to new record highs, according to an analysis of trends conducted by information and analytics provider IHS
NanoCompass success enables Baolab to create MEMS inertial measurement units
May 10, 2012 9:43 am | by ECN Europe | News | CommentsBaolab Microsystems has said it expects to be able to modify the structures that it designed for its 3D NanoCompass to build a range of other motion sensors and, ultimately, to create low cost, smart, reconfigurable Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs). … Continue reading
Avnet Memec changes European marketing structure, promotes Bill Walker
May 10, 2012 9:41 am | by ECN Europe | News | CommentsAvnet Memec is changing its technical marketing strategy for Europe. The new strategy will be headed by the company’s regional vice president for Northern Europe, Bill Walker. As part of a broader restructure, Walker will absorb the role of vice … Continue reading
Avnet Embedded introduces first module with an integrated SIM card and micro SD card holder
May 9, 2012 5:55 am | by ECN Europe | News | CommentsAvnet Embedded has announced availability of a 3G PCie module with an integrated SIM card holder and micro SD card holder and optional WiFi from Option. Markets such as digital signage have traditionally been challenging and expensive to integrate with … Continue read...
Acal awarded Performance Excellence Award for RF and Fibre Optics
May 9, 2012 5:13 am | by ECN Europe | News | CommentsAcal BFi has been awarded a Performance Excellence Award for Best Product Line Performer 2011 for RF and Fibre Optic products by Avago Technologies. Acal BFi has provided specialist design support on Avago Technologies’ products to customers in applications which … Continue reading
Development kit helps build personalized pulse networks
May 8, 2012 9:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsTeseq offers a development kit that allows automotive technicians and engineers to design their own pulse networks. By using the FLX 5510 in conjunction with Teseq’s NSG 5500, automotive EMC laboratories can design their own pulses as well as
University of Manchester joins UK Electronics Skills Foundation
May 8, 2012 5:54 am | by ECN Europe | News | CommentsThe University of Manchester has joined the UK Electronics Skills Foundation, which seeks to reverse the decline in the number of UK graduates entering the electronics industry by linking talented electronic engineering degree students with companies for scholarships with work … Continue reading...
Avnet Embedded EMEA launches software microsite
May 8, 2012 5:48 am | by ECN Europe | News | CommentsAvnet Embedded EMEA has developed a microsite to explain the benefits of Microsoft’s family of software for dedicated devices. The new site, which is now live at www.avnet-embedded.eu/software, details the available products and their suitability for certain vertical markets. Manufacturers … Continue reading
Low capacitance bus switch exhibits extended operating voltage range
May 7, 2012 9:23 am | by ECN Europe | News | CommentsThe TC7SB3157CFU from Toshiba Electronics Europe is a 1-bit SPDT (single pole double throw) bus switch for high-speed digital applications requiring a 5V interface. With low I/O terminal capacitance (CI/O) and on resistance (RON) the new device is ideal for … Continue reading
Automotive motor drivers bring single chip solution to BLDC motors and actuators
May 7, 2012 9:20 am | by ECN Europe | News | CommentsMelexis has launched its next generation IC family for sensor-less and sensor based BLDC motor control in automotive applications. The new IC family consists of 4 base members; the MLX81205, MLX81207, MLX81210 and MLX81215. Each is available with a variety … Continue reading
"Made in space" coming soon to a product near you
May 4, 2012 1:01 pm | by Chris Wickham, Reuters | News | CommentsThe European Space Agency is hatching plans for a branding campaign aimed at making people more aware of the benefits of spending their hard-earned taxes on the International Space Station (ISS). The list of products and technologies that have their roots in space research is long...
Higher solar cell efficiencies taking benefits of IC technology experience
May 4, 2012 9:36 am | by Philip Pieters, business development director Energy at imec, www.imec.be | Blogs | CommentsBy bringing expertise of the semiconductor industry to the PV industry, we can significantly increase the efficiency of crystalline silicon solar cells. Of course, the semiconductor processes cannot simply be copied into the PV lines. They must be adapted towards higher throughput and lower cost. This is a challenge but also an opportunity for
Almunia says won't rush Google antitrust decision
May 4, 2012 9:00 am | by Foo Yun Chee, Reuters | News | CommentsEU regulators are in no rush to decide any antitrust charges against Google, in a complicated investigation into complaints by rivals about its search results, the EU's competition chief said on Friday. The European Commission launched a probe into Google in November 2010 after rivals, including Microsoft, accused the company of manipulating search results and promoting its own services, while demoting theirs.
Nujira files 150th Envelope Tracking patent
May 4, 2012 5:35 am | by ECN Europe | News | CommentsNujira has filed its 150th patent relating to Envelope Tracking (ET). The milestone comes just 12 months after reaching the 100 patent landmark in April 2011. Nujira’s patents cover not only the core technical breakthroughs that underpin Nujira’s high bandwidth, … Continue reading →
EAGLE design competition prize pot worth $7000
May 4, 2012 5:25 am | by ECN Europe | News | Commentselement14 has teamed up with CadSoft Computer to invite engineers to take part in the EAGLE Design Competition. Electronic design engineers and enthusiasts will need to submit their innovative design projects to win prizes with a pot value of $7000. … Continue reading →
New Greek parties thrive online
May 3, 2012 11:28 am | by DEREK GATOPOULOS, Associated Press | News | CommentsFrom his tiny, windowless office, George Palamarizis tirelessly chips away at Greece's political establishment. The web designer creates content for the Democratic Left - one of a crop of new parties that have rapidly built an online following that is translating into real electoral clout.
Metrology tool family enables faster measurements
May 3, 2012 9:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe MicroProf is the successful model from the FRT metrology tool family and is in use more than 400-fold in the industrial sector. In time for the Control show, the leading trade fair for industrial metrology in Germany, FRT is presenting the new version of the internationally established multisensor measuring device.
GOEPEL electronics improves flexibility of JTAG I/O modules using FPGA embedded instruments
May 3, 2012 9:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsGOEPEL electronics introduced ChipVORX Module, a special FPGA based I/O module product line. The new modules are controlled via a standard TAP enabling access to the entire ChipVORX eco system of test and programming IPs for external instrumentation.
World record efficiency set by organic tandem solar cell
May 3, 2012 7:34 am | by ECN Europe | News | CommentsHeliatek has claimed another new world records for organic solar cells: the company has had its organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells measured at 10.7 % cell efficiency on 1.1 cm2. Measurements also confirm superior low light and high temperature performances of … Continue reading ...
Electric car racing team gets sponsorship
May 3, 2012 7:33 am | by ECN Europe | News | CommentsKemet is sponsoring the TUfast e-Technology Racing Team at the Technical University of Munich for the 2012 racing season. The company will assist with the development of the 2012 Formula Student Electric Competition race car as well as provide financial … Continue reading →
Farnell introduces TT electronics’ ABCIRP connectors
May 2, 2012 4:17 pm | by ECN Europe | News | CommentsFarnell has added a large range of ABCIRP connectors from TT electronics to its portfolio. The high performance modular bayonet ABCIRP connectors feature a low fire hazard thermoplastic insulator, which is removable for repositioning and reorientation. Contacts are retained in … Continue reading
New development platform for automotive motor control announced
May 2, 2012 4:16 pm | by ECN Europe | News | CommentsToshiba Electronics Europe has announced an evaluation and development platform for embedded systems targeted at automotive motor control applications where compliance with the ISO 26262 functional safety standard is required. The new IAR KickStart Kit is designed for rapid development, … Contin...
Nokia files patent lawsuit against HTC
May 2, 2012 10:07 am | News | CommentsNokia filed lawsuits against HTC in the United States and Germany, claiming that the Taiwanese smart phone maker was infringing its patents. Nokia said it also filed claims against BlackBerry maker Research In Motion and ViewSonic, citing patents related to navigation, data encryption and other mobile technologies.
Follow online: International Space Station symposium in Berlin
May 1, 2012 2:09 pm | News | CommentsSenior scientists and heads of the five International Space Station partners will present ground-breaking research and discuss future projects in Berlin on 2–4 May. Follow the first International Space Station symposium live on the web through its dedicated website.
