ECN-Electronic Component News articles from January 2005

ECN-Electronic Component News archives from January 2005

Pressure points.(EDITOR'S VIEW)
January 1, 2005... As an electronics design engineer, you probably have been told, or you have told the designers who work for you, to never lose sight of your customers. Even if your customer is not the end user of the final product, your design is an important...

The future of industrial I/O.(tomorrow's technologies explored today)
January 1, 2005... Industrial I/O is the nervous system of nearly every modern machine on this planet. There are many I/O strategies in use; some are newer and others are, for the most part, remnants from an earlier technology era. A brief list of popular...

Wireless industrial 15" LCD panel computer.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
January 1, 2005... Arista Corp. has developed a ruggedized wireless LCD panel computer, the ARP-2015. The industrial panel computer is appropriate for quick and easy installation supporting a variety of applications such as material handling, warehousing and...

Single board computer for I/O-intensive industrial applications.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
January 1, 2005... WinSystem's EPX-C3 is a single board computer (SBC) that supports nine different functions with even more I/O expansion options via PC/104 modules. Powering this SBC is a 733 MHz VIA C3 processor that will operate from -40[degrees]C to...

DMA Solid State Drives.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
January 1, 2005... SimpleTech, Inc. has announced its Zeus Ultra DMA Solid State Drives (SSDs), said to be the world's thinnest, fastest solid state drive. Suitable for applications requiring high reliability and high tolerance to shock, vibration, altitude,...

Switch platform provides high density.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
January 1, 2005... Racal Instruments' 1260-67M, six position, single-slot, VXI, modular microwave switch platform allows users to specify up to 12 combinations of various 18 GHz and/or 26 GHz switches; thereby receiving up to three times the density of competing...

PICMG-compliant single board computers.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
January 1, 2005... Kontron has announced an addition to its cPCI family, the ePCI-201, a PICMG 1.2-compliant generic processing engine featuring the Intel[R] Pentium[R] 4 Processor and the next level in performance in PCI, the PCI-954 PICMG 1.0, a low power,...

PCI Express[TM] industrial computer systems.(Computers, Peripherals & Networking Devices)
January 1, 2005... One Stop Systems has made available PCI Express[TM] industrial-grade computer systems. The entire line of 3U high MaxExpress[TM] MB motherboard systems supports multiple PCI Express slots in varying combinations of X16, X4 and X1 with speeds up...

Stainless steel encoders for harsh environments.(Sensors & Actuators)
January 1, 2005... The stainless steel line of Accu-Coder[TM] brand encoders from Encoder Products Co., Inc. are specifically designed to withstand the challenges of extreme environments such as oil refining, chemical processing, or corrosive atmospheres. This...

Size 34 linear actuators with encoder feedback.(Sensors & Actuators)
January 1, 2005... Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. has announced that its size 34 hybrid linear actuators are available with encoder feedback. The compact optical incremental encoder design is available with two-channel quadrature TTL squarewave outputs. The...

Flow switches with large inline bore and ports.(Sensors & Actuators)
January 1, 2005... With port sizes up to 3/4", FS-480 Series flow switches from Gems Sensors are aimed at monitoring fluid systems' higher flow rates. This inline flow switch will also accommodate fluid pressures to 1,000 psi. Twenty-five percent larger than its...

Interface board for Elma's IPM sentry shelf manager.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Interface Board for Elma's IPM Sentry Shelf Manager offers flexibility in how and where the shelf managers are plugged into CompactPCI, AdancedTCA, or other system architectures. Designed specifically for the PICMG 3.0 AdvancedTCA...

The PICMG 3.0-compliant 5U ATCA horizontal chassis.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... The PICMG 3.0-compliant 5U ATCA Horizontal Chassis is an ideal unit for prototyping and demonstrations. It has an AC input, so that the unit can be plugged directly into a conventional wall outlet. The 700W AC input PSU provides 48V @ 15A....

New 7U low-profile COTS chassis.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... New 7U Low-Profile COTS Chassis from Elma combines ruggedness and system intelligence. The compact 12R3 ultra-rugged COTS chassis with intelligent system monitoring features comes in a 7U height, featuring a top-loaded card cage that fits up to...

Series 33.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Series 33 is the industry's best solution for compact desk-top and portable electronic packaging needs, combining maximum ruggedness and versatility in a modern design. The 33's strength comes from its extruded aluminum body, featuring a...

Elma Long Telco handles.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Elma Long Telco Handles are VME and cPCI compatible and provide greater leverage, addressing the problem of high insertion/extraction forces. They provide a leverage ratio of 4.72:1, and allow an insertion force of 160 lbs with a fingertip...

Sensor features four sensing modes.(Sensors & Actuators)
January 1, 2005... Hyde Park's Photo Virtu[TM] is a photoelectric sensor with built-in, teachable, multi-mode technology that features four sensing modes at a price that is said to be competitive with standard photoelectric sensing technology. PhotoVirtu includes...

RGB sensor offers hybrid structure.(Sensors & Actuators)
January 1, 2005... The CZ-V20 Series from Keyence Corporation of America is believed to be the first sensor to integrate illumination optics and receiver circuitry in the sensor head. This "hybrid structure" provides enhanced detection with improved stability....

Laser sensors with long-range capabilities.(Sensors & Actuators)
January 1, 2005... A series of single point laser sensors appropriate for thickness measurement, profiling positioning and other applications in most industries that require a sensor with a long stand-off and measurement range has been introduced by LMI...

SMT capacitors for high-frequency applications.(Microwave & RF Components)
January 1, 2005... Designed for medical and industrial electronics, AVX Corporation has introduced its Hi-Q[R] Series MLC surface mount power capacitors for high frequency applications. These devices are designed to handle high power and high voltage levels for...

Small Zigbee[TM]-ready RF module.(Microwave & RF Components)
January 1, 2005... The RC2200 is a complete Zigbee[TM]-ready module with wireless star and mesh networking protocol stack supporting Full Function Device (FFD) and Reduced Function Device (RFD) operation with IEEE 802.15.4 compliant PHY and MAC layers. The...

New super-high luminance white LED out-flashes others.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... The CL-591S is a new super high-luminance white LED in Citizen's CITILIGHT[R] Series, intended to supplement available light for digital imaging. This self-contained SMD package houses 3 or 4 elements, with integral lens and reflector....

Compact surface-mount switch array gives finger-tip five-point control.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... The LS25 LUMISWITCH[TM] could be the perfect function control for your next portable device. Whether navigating a menu or operating a remote, the LS25 makes one-finger control easy and intuitive. The compact size, surface mounting and...

Micro buzzers with built-in oscillator.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... The MEB Series buzzers are a good match for both portable and fixed devices. Typical sound pressure level is a loud 87dB, while drawing just 25mA. At 12 x 7.5mm, the MEB-12C-5 can mount on today's tight circuit boards. The -20[degrees] to...

Pastelite[R] LEDs go beyond primary with a rainbow of pastel colors.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... The world's first pastel-color LEDs will really give your designs an exotic touch. Available in four surface-mount styles, with top-firing or side-firing design. The CL-191 is available in many pastel shades, allowing very personalized color...

Torchlight LEDs put light where it is needed.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... With more and more portable devices performing multiple functions, it's only natural to consider adding a built-iN flashlight to your design. It's easy with CL-630S/CL-550S Series LEDs from Citizen. Each surface mount component houses a bright...

Low noise amplifier.(Microwave & RF Components)
January 1, 2005... RFHIC's PHEMT low noise amplifiers (LNAs) are gain block, linear wideband, two-stage, MCM balanced SMT hybrids. They do not require additional parts, matching or testing. They offer a noise figure of 0.6 dB to 2.7 dB, IP3 of 45 dBm; gain of 12...

Low insertion loss SP2T reflective switch.(Microwave & RF Components)
January 1, 2005... American Microwave Corp. offers the single pole, two-throw reflective switch module, model number SWN-RAYR-2DR with options HPE2W, HS30NS and LVT25MV. It has a very low insertion loss of 1 dB typical and an integral TTL driver. It is designed...

GPS controller offers high sensitivity and low power consumption.(Microwave & RF Components)
January 1, 2005... Tyco Electronics Power Systems has released its GPS receiver A1030-A. According to the company, the controller is a high-performance GPS receiver and a microprocessor module with virtually unlimited communication and digital I/O capabilities....

Flip-chip SP4T RF antenna switch.(Microwave & RF Components)
January 1, 2005... Peregrine Semiconductor has announced the availability of its PE4263 SP6T RF antenna switch, the latest addition to its RF product portfolio. The PE4263 is appropriate for the quad-band GSM handset Antenna Switch Module (ASM) market by offering...

MIL-qualified thin film resistor chips.(Passive & Discrete Components)
January 1, 2005... Vishay has released its E/H ML-qualified resistor chips in three new sizes--0402, 0603 and 0502 cases--that give designers flexibility in selecting devices for circuits requiring established reliability resistors. Intended for military...

CAN bus chokes for higher temperatures.(Passive & Discrete Components)
January 1, 2005... EPCOS has announced its CAN bus chokes in size EIA 1812. Suitable for ambient temperatures up to 150[degrees]C, these chokes can be used in automotive applications, including in the immediate vicinity of the engine, in gearboxes, engine control...

Filter inductors for differential mode and boost power factor correction.(Passive & Discrete Components)
January 1, 2005... CWS, USA has released the E70340-XXX Filter Inductor Series. The E70340-004 inductor with a helical winding on high-flux powder core construction offers a rated current of 150A. This inductor can achieve up to 60 percent more energy storage, up...

Logic analyzers probe for answers.(Special Report)
January 1, 2005... Logic analyzers monitor and record digital activity on buses and individual signals so that engineers can identify problems and monitor operations. Before engineers can access that digital information, though, a logic analyzer must electrically...

Interface Adapter.(Test & Measurement)
January 1, 2005... Keithley Instruments has announced its Model KUSB-488 USB-to-GPIB Interface Adapter that is said to transform any computer with a USB port into a full function, IEEE 488.2 controller that can control up to 14 programmable GPIB instruments. Its...

Field calibrator interface.(Test & Measurement)
January 1, 2005... Fluke Corporation has introduced its Fluke field calibrator interface with SmartPlant[R] Instrumentation 7.0 software. The interface enables the software to communicate with the company's 743B and 744 Documenting Process Calibrators....

Test set tools.(Test & Measurement)
January 1, 2005... Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced comprehensive tools for the E5515C (8960 Series 10) wireless communications test set. This device, with lab applications, provides an integrated system with high accuracy and repeatability for R & D teams...

Data acquisition driver for Linux systems.(Test & Measurement)
January 1, 2005... National Instruments has announced its NI-DAQmx Base, an open Linux driver and programming interface for NI E Series multifunction data acquisition devices, NI DIO-96 digital I/O devices and low-cost NI USB DAQ devices. This driver software...

Turnkey system tests products for PIM compliance.(Test & Measurement)
January 1, 2005... Anritsu Company has introduced its PIM-S system, a testing system that offers a single connection for swept frequency S-parameter and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) measurements on passive components used in the deployment of 3G base stations....

BNC tester with added functionality.(Test & Measurement)
January 1, 2005... Trompeter has announced that its BNC installation tester now features the added functionality of an ON/OFF power switch for extended battery life. This tool provides installers/assemblers with a single, pocket-size tool for testing the cable...

Thermal management: thermal and electrical design techniques for AC adapters.(Field Applications)
January 1, 2005... The power management industry makes a tremendous effort to reduce the power dissipated by modern appliances, such as cell phones. A top priority is to find ways to extend the battery life of such devices. This narrow focus on extending...

NKK Switches offers ultra-mini, sealed devices.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
January 1, 2005... NKK Switches has announced the G3T and G3B series of ultra-miniature, sealed, surface mount toggle and pushbutton devices. The G3T and G3B series devices feature the company's STC (Sliding Twin Crossbar) contact mechanism, a design that offers...

Solid state relay.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
January 1, 2005... Electronic Relays India has announced its DIN-ready SSR as the latest entry in the solid state relay range that meets IP 20 standards. It is ergonomically styled to meet the market requirements with features such as built-in short-circuit...

Thermal ICs.(Electromechanical/Mechanical Devices)
January 1, 2005... SMSC has expanded its Environmental Monitoring and Control (EMC) ICs to include four temperature sensors: the EMC1001, EMC1002, EMC1023 and the EMC1033 to address issues with high levels of accuracy while conserving board space. These sensors...

Three-phase to three-phase frequency converter delivers 6 kVA for 400 Hz applications.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
January 1, 2005... Absopulse Electronics has introduced the FTT 6000-C, an addition to its line of three-phase to three-phase frequency converters. This 6 kVA unit was designed to provide frequency conversion between a 60 Hz utility line and 400 Hz aviation...

SIP 75W point-of-load DC converters.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
January 1, 2005... Emerson Network Power has announced the release of Astec Power's 75W, single inline package (SIP) footprint point-of-load (POL) DC/DC converters featuring efficiency as high as 92 percent. With input voltage ranging from 10V to 14V, the...

Miniature circuit for powering LEDs.(Power Sources & Conditioning Devices)
January 1, 2005... Microsemi offers a miniature LED driver for powering LEDs in handheld display applications. The LX1995[TM] step-up boost converter is packaged in a thin, 1.0 mm high, five-pin Thin Shrink Small Outline (TSOT). The LX1995 uses the smallest-sized...

DSPs: key considerations for highly integrated DSP selection.(Semiconductor Highlight)
January 1, 2005... This article is the first installment of a two-part print/online feature on key questions to consider when using a highly integrated DSP. The second portion of this series can be viewed at ECN's web site--www.ecnmag.com At the system...

Renesas' microprocessor offers on-chip Ethernet transceiver and controller.(Integrated Circuits)
January 1, 2005... Renesas Technology Europe has announced the SH7619 32-bit SuperH[TM] RISC microprocessor, offering an on-chip Ethernet controller with an IEEE802.3-compliant Media Access Controller (MAC) layer and a PHY (physical layer) transceiver. The device...

XFP signal conditioner chipset.(Integrated Circuits)
January 1, 2005... Maxim Integrated Products has introduced its MAX3991/MAX3992 signal conditioner chipset for 10 Gbps XFP transceiver modules. The MAX3991 is a clock-and-data-recovery (CDR) IC with an integrated limiting amplifier for the XFP receivers. The...

Audio DSP for automotive, consumer applications.(Integrated Circuits)
January 1, 2005... Freescale has introduced its DSP56734 digital signal processor for audio applications that require small board space. The DSP56374 is said to marry speed, memory and value for automotive and consumer entertainment. In the car, the DSP56374...

Triple opposing Isolated Zener Diodes.(Integrated Circuits)
January 1, 2005... Central Semiconductor has introduced its CMXZ2V4TO Series of Triple Isolated Zener Diodes arranged in an alternating configuration and packaged in a surface mount SOT-26 case. These voltage regulator diodes are designed for use in industrial,...

Multi-Service Processors for VoIP CPE.(Integrated Circuits)
January 1, 2005... PMC-Sierra, Inc. has announced a family of integrated devices for Voice-over-IP (VoIP) enabled broadband Customer Premises Equipment (CPE). The Multi-Service Processor[R] (MSP) family, including the MSP2015, MSP2020, MSP400 and MSP5000 devices,...

Modular Jacks and D-Subminiature connectors.(Packaging & Interconnects)
January 1, 2005... Samtec has announced the availability of a selection of additional Modular Jacks and D-Subminiature connectors to its I/O Interface product line. These are in addition to its existing line of D-subs, modular jacks, miniature DINs, and high...

High temperature resistant epoxy.(Packaging & Interconnects)
January 1, 2005... Master Bond, Inc. has introduced a high performance, room temperature curing, two component epoxy adhesive/sealant called EP34AN. This compound features a thermal conductivity of 22-24 BTU/in/ft2/hr/[degrees]F. Physical properties are...

FCI introduces retention mechanism for PCI Express[TM] graphics card.(Packaging & Interconnects)
January 1, 2005... FCI has developed a board-level retention mechanism for PCI Express[TM] graphics cards that protects against electrical interrupts and mechanical damage caused by system-level shocks and vibration. A deep slot in the mechanism restrains the...

PC/104-Plus SBCs incorporate Internet protocol and network communication software.(WinSystems' DesignSolutions)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... WinSystems offers Sockets with their Pentium and 520-based PC/104-Plus Single Board Computer (SBCs). Sockets is a command-driven Internet protocol software package that runs on the ROM-DOS operating system providing both client and server...

Data security/cryptography: security blankets the field.(Embedded Systems)
January 1, 2005... Engineers who design embedded systems that furnish communication links to the outside world must include some form of security. If you plan to protect electricity-meter data, a simple password may do the trick. But if you expect to keep hackers...

3U switching cards.(Boards & Modules)
January 1, 2005... Geotest-Marvin Test Systems, Inc. has announced the introduction of four 3U PXI switching cards: Models GX6021, GX6115, GX6125 and GX6138. The GX6021 is an RF Multiplexer high-density 3U PXI switching card that provides 200 MHz bandwidth, and...

Low-power Pentium M CPU in a single VMEbus slot.(Boards & Modules)
January 1, 2005... Dynatem offfers the Intel Pentium M-based DPM which includes a high-performance x86 processor that is appropriate for embedded applications with its low power consumption. The 855GME and 6300ESB chipset supports a 66 MHz PCI-X expansion bus...

Motion control system adds standard analog input.(Boards & Modules)
January 1, 2005... Tol-O-Matic has released the updated Axiom[R] Plus Motion Control System. Version 2.5X of the company's "all-in-one" motion control system includes an analog input and ModBus RTU. The analog input enables features such as force, velocity or...

Pentium EBX computer synchronizes data acquisition with GPS.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... The new SBC2596 from Micro/sys, with a flexible Pentium core, provides a feature-rich controller in the popular 8" X 5.75" EBX standard. Up to 32 channels of 16-bit A/D and four channels of 14-bit D/A provide a highly accurate...

Compact 486/586 computer with super VGA and Ethernet operates at extended temperatures.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... The new SBC1495ET from Micro/sys, based on a high-performance 486/586 core, provides a powerful controller in a PC/104 (3.55" X 3.775") footprint that will operate from -40[degrees]C to +85[degrees]C. In addition to PC-compatible features such...

Headless Pentium PC/104 packs CompactFlash, USB, and 10/100 Ethernet.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... The new SBC1586 from Micro/sys, based on the fast Low-Power Embedded Pentium Processor, packs plenty of memory and lots of storage into a compact PC/104 (3.55" X 3.775") footprint. It has all expected PC features plus a CompactFlash connector,...

486/586 computer packs powerful data acquisition, GPS, and wireless communication.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... The new SBC4495 from Micro/sys packs a fast 486DX processor in a 4.5" X 6.5" EPIC-standard footprint. Eight channels of 14-bit A/D and 14-bit D/A provide a highly accurate data acquisition system. Onboard GPS provides synchronized data...

Fast network PC/104 computer with low-power ARM processor.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Based on a high-performance ARM core, the SBC 1625 from Micro/sys provides a powerful controller in a PC/104 (3.55" X 3.775") footprint that will operate from -40[degrees]C to +85[degrees]C. The CPU has dual network processing engines to drive...

Displays: display modules.(Product Technology REVIEW)
January 1, 2005... Small, high-resolution color display modules capable of showing text, still photos and video, and packaged in a thin and light-weight form factor are features of handheld portable devices that has obvious appeal to the number of rapidly growing...

Samsung offers advanced camera modules.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
January 1, 2005... Samsung Electro-Mechanics (SEM) is now offering a lineup of advanced camera modules with high resolution, auto-focus and optical zoom options for camera phone applications. The modules incorporate an image sensor, lens and image signal...

Light Engines use high-power LEDs with fiber optic panels.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
January 1, 2005... Lumitex has developed a modular Light Engine for designers who want to spread light from a single light source over a wide, flat area. The Lumitex LED Light Engines combine one or more of these high-power LEDs with a Lumitex[R] woven or...

Second generation green laser modules are brighter than red modules.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
January 1, 2005... BEA Lasers has announced the release of its line of second generation super green laser diode modules. The super green makes these units suitable for spectroscopy, particle measurement, medical tissue analysis, interferometry and flow...

SMT package featured on 1W high power LED.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
January 1, 2005... Marktech Optoelectronics has announced the availability of an addition to its Dorado High Power LED family. The Cotco High Power Dorado features what is said to be the smallest 1W footprint in the industry. Available in white, blue, green, red...

Color 240 X 64 LCD features GUI and touch options.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
January 1, 2005... Apollo Display Technologies has introduced its 51851 Series of High Performance Color (HPC) 240 X 64 pixel LCDs featuring an optional GUI and four-wire touch-screen. Designers can choose from multiple interface options, including serial and...

Low-profile display measures 5 mm thick with lighting.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
January 1, 2005... One Stop Displays has announced a PLED display that measures 5 mm thick with lighting. Many systems using reflective LCD technologies are eliminated from expanding into backlit technologies due to added thickness by backlit modules. The...

Advanced two mega-pixel tri-mode camera kit.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
January 1, 2005... STMicroelectronics has announced its two mega-pixel tri-mode USB camera kit comprised of the company's UXGA (Ultra eXtended Graphic Array) image sensor with improved low-light performance and a USB video-class-compliant three-in-one camera...

Photo detectors for security applications.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
January 1, 2005... Hamamatsu Corporation has announced the R7400U and R6095 photo detectors that meet the stringent sensitivity, noise and overall performance requirements of system that detect chemicals, toxins, radiation and other bio-terrorism agents....

364W laser diode bar.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
January 1, 2005... nLight has announced that it has achieved 364W of continuous-wave (CW) power from a single 1 cm diode laser bar at 808 nm. The 100W Cascade diode laser bar has applications in the commercial and military Nd:YAG, Nd:YVO and Nd: YLF pump markets,...

Graphic and character LCDs offer range of color options.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
January 1, 2005... Optrex America is offering a new family of monochrome graphic and character LCDs that offer designers uniform, high-contract black background for improved legibility, a variety of display colors to choose from, wide operating temperatures,...

SLEDs for high density applications.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
January 1, 2005... AMS Technologies AG has introduced two SLEDs (Super-luminescent Light Emitting Diodes). These light-emitting diodes use amplification by stimulated emission and are said to be more powerful than standard LEDs, particularly in high density...

Pulsed fiber lasers for defense, sensing and micromachining.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
January 1, 2005... Aculight Corp. has expanded its family of pulsed fiber laser products with the addition of Model PF1550-36. Operating in the eye-safe region near 1.54 mm, the device offers diffraction-limited, short-pulse output over a wide repetition rate...

LCD monitor has 16:9 wide color screen.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
January 1, 2005... The LCD-702 7.2"TFT LCD is powered by 12V DC and is well-suited for mobile applications. Resolution is 800 X 480 pixels. It has an A/V input, two video inputs, a built-in stereo speaker and a stereo earphone output. The brightness, color and...

Backlit display with UV filter extend life of LCD screens.(Optoelectronics & Displays)
January 1, 2005... SCHOTT's Tubing business segment has developed two new glass types: 8688 (tungsten-based) and 8271 (kovar), both of which are characterized by a special UV screening effect to protect the plastic components from premature aging. The UV...

Distribution: ultra-competitive conditions change the market for distributors.(Industry Focus On ...)
January 1, 2005... There was a time when all that electronics OEMs and EMS providers expected from components distributors was transactional efficiency. The message was simple: Get the right parts at the right price, and get them here quickly. Today's...

Learning how to do business in China: an interview with Mia Doucet, Sales Development Institute.(Editor at Large)
January 1, 2005... One of the most important keys to doing business in China is the willingness to modify Western behaviors. "It is pure Western arrogance to go to China and expect to do business as we do in the West," said international marketing consultant Mia...