Wireless Design & Development articles from February 2004

Wireless Design & Development archives from February 2004

Is the Internet finally coming of age?(Up Front With Ern)
February 1, 2004... Shortly after the Christmas season I was watching one of those faux-news, all hype consumer networks, like CNN or FNN, or CNBC or something like that and they played a story that caught my attention. It was one of those spikes that you see from...

Silicon oscillator with fixed frequencies.(What's Hot)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Maxim introduces the MAX7375 silicon oscillator. Available in 3-pin SC70 and SOT23 packages, this device is an integrated oscillator with fixed frequencies that requires no additional components for setting or adjusting the frequency. The...

Linear 2.5 watt amplifier.(What's Hot)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Stealth introduces the SM3436-34HS, a 3.4 to 3.6 GHz amplifier designed to meet the needs of low cost service providers working in the fixed wireless access market. The module provides a minimum P1dB of +34 dBm, a typical [OIP.sub.3] of +48...

Hot swap power managers.(What's Hot)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Texas Instruments announces positive high voltage hot swap power managers with programmable power limit and current limit functions. Simplifying high voltage system design, the new 10-pin, 3 X 5 mm controllers take advantage of TI's new...

Test equipment with HSDPA capabilities.(What's Hot)(High-speed downlink packet access)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Agilent introduces high-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) capabilities for its E4438C vector signal generator, PSA Series spectrum analyzers, and E4406A vector signal analyzer. These tools give design engineers the ability to design, debug,...

Yagi and omnidirectional antennas.(What's Hot)(Astron Wireless Technologies series of yagis antennas )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Astron Wireless Technologies offers a complete line of 2.4 GHz antennas. The directional P series yagis, available in 6, 9, 12, and 15 dBi gain, offers end-fired reliability combined with durable disk-on-rod technology. These rugged, wide...

Broadband MMIC Amplifiers.(What's Hot)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Mini-Circuits introduces the new family of 'LEE' MMIC Amplifiers. These amplifiers have excellent electrical performance, with up to 17.3 dBm flat output power to 10 GHz. Housed in a leadless 3 x 3 mm low profile (MCLPTM) package with exposed...

Bluetooth power amplifier.(What's Hot)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Bluetooth designers challenged with miniaturizing their designs will be interested in NEC's new GaAs HBT PA (power amplifier). The UPG2301TQ is housed in a miniature 10-pin plastic 2.4 x 2.55 mm package that features a low 0.6 mm (max.)...

Surface mount filters.(What's Hot)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... K&L Microwave announces the IB6O series of filters, Microminiature packages, with the addition of gullwing pins and ground tabs for surface mount applications. These parts are manufactured using solder with a minimum liquidous temperature of...

Digital technologies--digital radio: HD radio raises the ante for next-generation broadcast services.(Digital Technologies)
February 1, 2004... In June 2003, National Public Radio's Robert Siegel interviewed Thomas Hazlett, a former chief economist for the FCC, about the possibility of removing free-to-air television broadcasts from the VHF and UHF bands, giving away to new wireless...

Waveform digitizer.(Digital Technologies)(AlazarTech announces a programmable software)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... AlazarTech announces the ATS850 PCI-based waveform digitizer that provides 8-bit, 50 MS/s sampling on two simultaneous channels with a fully programmable front-end and trigger circuitry. ATS850 provides independently programmable input...

Processor core.(Digital Technologies)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... ARC International introduces the ARC 501 processor core. Delivered as synthesizable RTL, the ARC 501 processor core provides a fixed processor configuration that combines a low gate count and the 16/32 ARCompact ISA. The ARC 501 is a...

Synch modules.(Digital Technologies)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Connor Win field's SM3E timing module provides a clock output that meets or exceeds Stratum 3E specifications. Features of the new SM3E include: eight auto select input references, 8 kHz to 77.76 MHz; phase build-out; better than 1 ppb...

Reset chips for microprocessor applications.(Digital Technologies)(STMicroelectronics N.V introduces mircoprocessors chips)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... STMicroelectronics announces four microprocessor Reset chips intended for cellular and GSM phones. The STM809, STM810, STM811 and STM812 devices are designed to provide precision monitoring of 3V, 3.3V and 5V supply voltages, and each is...

Wireless MAN market to reach $5b by 2007.(News)(Metropolitan Area Network)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... According to Datacomm Research, the market for Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN) equipment is expected to grow to $5 billion by 2007. The report predicts that the development of 3G cellular networks, along with the migration of users to...

Sears Tower to go wireless.(News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Chicago's 110-story Sears Tower will be one of the first commercial buildings in the United States to offer Wi-Fi computer access on all floors. The 1,450-foot skyscraper will have an in-building wireless system provided by InnerWireless Inc....

AMI Semiconductor joins FlexRay consortium.(News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... AMI Semiconductor announces its associate membership to the FlexRay Consortium--a move that will further strengthen the company's support for in-vehicle networking (IVN) applications. By becoming a member of the Consortium, AMIS has access to...

STMicroelectronics acquires Synad.(Business)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... STMicroelectronics has acquired WiFi chip maker Synad for an undisclosed sum. Synad in April launched its first product: the Mercury5G, a multi-band 802.11 a/b/g chipset. Synad's radio technology, called AgileRF, can dynamically switch from the...

A primer on resolving in-vehicle RF interference.(Bluetooth)
February 1, 2004... New and improved wireless devices hit the street with dizzying regularity. As such, the potential for in-vehicle interference from multiple devices using multiple protocols becomes unavoidable. Stepping up to the plate, Intelligent tools and...

Ultra low power bluetooth design: bluetooth solutions are, by definition, low cost, low power and have a small form factor. But is this really the case? And if so, does an ultra-low power design make sense as well?(Bluetooth)
February 1, 2004... In a perfect world, developers working in the BT world have the perfect marriage of low-power, low-cost and small form factor. However in our imperfect world, the reality is that power consumption usually. wins while the other design goals are...

Microcontrollers.(Subsystems)(Microchip Technology Inc introduces Flash microcontrollers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Microchip Technology introduces four PICmicro[R] 8-bit Flash microcontrollers. This PIC16F family delivers fault-redundant clocking and the ability to shut the system down reliably, meeting the needs for safety-critical and power-managed motor...

Bluetooth solution for mobile terminals.(Subsystems)(Texas Instruments Inc introduces bluetooth chip)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Texas Instruments announces its second-generation, single-chip Bluetooth solution. The BRF6150 chip delivers a low active mode power consumption of 12 mA for voice link. The BRF6150 chip's shut-down mode reduces power consumption further by...

Tri-color LEDs.(Subsystems)(Stanley Electric Company Ltd speaks about Light Emitting Diodes)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Tri-color red-green-blue and amber-green-blue LEDs from Stanley Electric deliver color and brightness in a 0.7 mm high surface mount package that makes them suitable for a range of high-density miniature display backlighting and indicator...

Snap-in audio jacks.(Subsystems)(Shogyo International Corp)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Shogyo introduces a line of snap-in panelmount audio jacks, designed for one-step mount into pre-drilled PCB holes. The jacks are available in sizes of 2.5 mm and 3.5 ram, and in 2, 3, and 4 conductor versions. All six models have a mounting...

Surface Mount Speaker.(Subsystems)(Projects unlimites introduces SMS-1508 Surface mount speakers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Projects Unlimited introduces the SMS-1508 Surface Mount Speaker. The compact size measures 15 x 15 x 4.0mm. This speaker is rated at 0.3W nominal at 8[omega]. The output is 86 dB at 10 cm at the nominal wattage at frequency range of 850 Hz to...

SIR transceiver.(Subsystems)(Vishay Intertechnology introduces serial infrared transceiver TFBS4711)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Vishay introduces a serial infrared (SIR) transceiver for short-distance, wireless communication. The TFBS4711 transceiver measures 1.9 mm high, 3.1 mm deep and 6.0 mm long. With the transceiver, design engineers can add short-range infrared...

Broadband synthesizers.(Signal Sources)(Elcom technologies introduces IBS-18 braodband synthesizer)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Elcom introduces the IBS-18 broadband synthesizer, based on indirect PLL design technology with internal DDS for fine resolution. This series is suited for ATE, Radar, and EW system applications where broadband coverage, low phase noise, fast...

Voltage controlled oscillator.(Signal Sources)(Z-Communications speaks about voltage controlled oscillators)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The CRO6030A VCO utilizes a ceramic coaxial resonator at 6 GHz and operates at a frequency range of 6020 to 6040 MHz. Used in microwave data link applications, this oscillator offers phase noise at -123 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz and -30 dBc second...

High frequency VCXO.(Signal Sources)(Fox enhances Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillator )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Fox has expanded its product line with the addition of the high frequency VCXO. The VCP Series is suited for high-end applications with frequency ranges within the 120 to 600 MHz range, including SONET, ATM/SDH, and other applications in the...

High OIP3 amplifier.(Amplifiers)(Stealth Microwave degined a linear amp[lifier SMI727-37HS)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The SMI727-37HS by Stealth is a linear amplifier designed for multiple wireless markets. Operating from 1.7 to 2.7 GHz, the amplifier can be used for PCS, UMTS, ISM, and MMDS applications. Output power at PI dB is +37 dBm (min.) with a +50 dBm...

Video amplifiers.(Amplifiers)(American Microwave introduces Detector Log Video Amplifiers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... American Microwave introduces a line of Detector Log Video Amplifiers, in both 40/45 dB and 70 dB models with a variety of available packages and capabilities. The Model No: LVD-218-50 is a 40/45 dB, miniature, 2.0 to 18.0 GHz (other frequency...

Linear amplifier detector.(Amplifiers)(Planar Monolithics industries introduces ADA-506F-30-TSS61-LM)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Planar Monolithics Industries introduces the ADA-506F-30-TSS61-LM. It is a DC coupled, temperature compensated, linear amplifier detector module with 30 dB of dynamic range which operates from 5.4 to 5.9 GHz with an 8 nS rise time and 10 nS...

SiGe Gain Block Amplifiers.(Amplifiers)(hittite Microwave introduces SiGE mmic Gain block amplifier HMC476MP86)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Hittite Microwave announces the release of three plastic packaged SiGe MMIC Gain Block Amplitiers, the HMC476MP86, HMC479MP86, and HMC481MP86, which are suited for wireless infrastructure/handhelds, test equipment, microwave radio and military...

Block down converter.(TX/RX)(Tampa Microwave Labs introduces noise block converter LNB-6300-50-112)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Tampa Microwave announces the LNB-6300-50-112 low noise block down converter. This X band LNB converts the X band downlink frequencies of 7.25 to 7.75 to an output frequency of 950 to 1450 MHz. Key performance specifications include conversion...

GSM duplexers.(TX/RX)(Spectrum Control expands its Global System for Mobile Communications duplexer)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Spectrum FSY Microwave has expanded its portfolio of GSM duplexers. These duplexers allow simultaneous transmission and reception through a common antenna. Specifications for these products include insertion loss of less than 0.5 dB over the RX...

Drop-in isolator.(TX/RX)(Renaissance Electronics Corp speaks about isolator)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... REC's K-series features up to 30% bandwidth in the 4 to 18 GHz range. Suited for military and space applications and made of steel housing that is gold plated for better RF performance. This temperature stable device has a typical insertion...

External antenna.(TX/RX)(Centurion Wireless Technologies introduces tri-band external mercury antenna )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Centurion announces the tri-band External Mercury[TM] Antenna for automotive communications systems. The low-profile, waterproof antenna can be mounted anywhere on the exterior of the vehicle, and is suited for asset tracking and data...

Current Controlled Attenuator.(TX/RX)(American microwave introduces CVAN-8018-60-SP controlled attenuator)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... American Microwave announces the CVAN-8018-60-SP with Options 002 and 10F. It is a 60 dB, Current Controlled, Non-Linearized, Absorptive and Analog Attenuator which typically operates over the octave band of 8.0 to 18.0 GHz (other sub-octave...

Low profile filters.(TX/RX)(Spectrum control introduces low control microwave filters)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Spectrum FSY Microwave introduces line of low profile, highly stable, microwave filters. These filters meet or exceed MIL environmental requirements and are designed for use in a variety of space-constrained applications, including avionics and...

Surface mount filters.(TX/RX)(K&L Microwave announces IB60 series of surface mount filters)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... K&L Microwave announces the IB60 series of filters, Microminiature packages, with the addition of gullwing pins and ground tabs for surface mount applications. Chip and wire and ceramic product topologies are available in this configuration....

Dual band antennas.(TX/RX)(Radiall introduces dual band antennas with Wi-Fi frequency)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Radiall/Larsen announces dual band technology to cover the entire WIFI frequency spectrum. This PCB technology delivers 2.5 dBi gain at 802.11a and up to 7 dBi gain at 802.11g. The wide band performance for 802.11 a covers 5.150 GHz to 5.875...

Power dividers.(TX/RX)(RLC Electronic talks about the surface mount dividers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... RLC Electronics' surface mount power dividers combine the characteristics of a Wilkinson divider in a compact surface design. The power dividers are available with a frequency range extending from 0.5 to 2 GHz. Power is 10 watts average...

3 dB hybrid coupler.(TX/RX)(Anaren introduces Xinger brands 3db hybrid coupler)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Anaren introduces a Xinger[R] brand, 3 dB hybrid coupler for 800 to 1000 MHz applications. The component offers low loss and matches the CTE of typical power amplifier PCBs for durability in the field. With 0.3 dB of loss and power handling...

Parametric test system.(Test And Measurement)(Keithley Instruments announces new model $600 fanily of parametric test devices )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Keithley announces the newest model in its $600 Series family. The system allows control of 300 mm wafer processes in 200 mm test times with the SimulTest[TM] parallel test software option (patent pending) for measuring up to nine devices...

Bluetooth[R] analysis system.(Test And Measurement)(Computer Access Technology introduces Bluetooth Protocol Analyzer )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... CATC introduces the Merlin II, Bluetooth protocol analyzer, compliant with v1.2 of the Bluetooth specification and is based on a portable form factor. The analyzer enables designers to identify and correct design issues and assist manufacturers...

COLFET Low-Noise Calibration Source.(Test And Measurement)(Spacek labs speaks about calibration source to calibrate radiometer)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Spacek Labs Model CS-K Low-Noise COLFET Calibration Source offers a new way to calibrate K-band radiometers. Instead of a liquid nitrogen-cooled load, a small waveguide-output source (K-connector optional) radiates 33 to 60 K over 20 to 24 GHz...

Automated testing.(Test And Measurement)(Spirent communications introduces Automated testing)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Spirent announces the release of a single-source solution for automated testing of GSM and WCDMA handsets that support Assisted GPS (AGPS) location technology. Spirent's ULTS product is fully integrated and enables comprehensive A-GPS...

Frequency converters.(Test And Measurement)(Anritsu introduces FCN4760 frequency converter)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Anritsu Company introduces the FCN4760 frequency converter, which can be used with the Spectrum Master[TM] MS2711D to conduct interference analysis measurements on IEEE 802.11a networks. Covering 4.7 GHz to 6.0 GHz, the MS2711D and FCN4760...

IF quadrature demodulator.(Signal Processing)(Linear technology Corporations speaks about Intermediate Frequency quadrature demodulators)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... This monolithic, high performance IF quadrature demodulator operates with a supply voltage as low as 1.8 V, making it suitable for portable applications. The LT5546 has applications in GPS receivers, wireless local loop, satellite IF receivers,...

Data encryption standard.(Product Highlights)(AeroComm speaks about data encryption standards for transceivers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... For highly secure communications, D.E.S. has been implemented into 900MHz and 868MHz transceivers. The encryption uses an established algorithm and a 56-bit key stored in onboard EEPROM to protect data. AeroComm Inc, (800) 492-2320. * Key...

Tiny 900MHz transceivers.(Product Highlights)(AeraCumm speaks about AC4490-1x1 transceiver)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... AC4490-1x1 is the wireless solution for tight space and limited resources. Popular concerns like size, speed, range, power, reliability and cost are all covered in just one square inch. AeraCumm Inc. (800) 492-2320. * Easy...

COTS family of thin film resistors.(Mil/Aerospace)(Commerical off-the-sherif resistor introduced TT Electronics)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... IRC introduces the COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) family of its TaNFilm[R] and TaNSil[R] thin film resistors. The family of includes Precision Thin Film Chip Resistors (PFC), the High reliability DIP network, the LR Series, the Flat Pack...

Modulation module.(Mil/Aerospace)(Planar Monlithics industries speaks about PMI Model LSP-0518-SK )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... PMI Model LSP-0518-SK is an analog Level, Scan and Pulse Modulation Module that is capable of exponential (linear in dB) modulation, for rugged and high reliability applications using digital process techniques, that operates from 0.5 to 18.0...

Mil-Spec Diplexer.(Mil/Aerospace)(ILSI America introduces D08004 high power diplexer)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... ILSI America introduces the D08004 high power Diplexer, designed for Mil-Spec requirements. The rugged package measures 204 mm square by 64 mm high. TX band covers a frequency range of 870 to 880 MHz. RX band covers a frequency range of 825 to...

Beamforming network.(Mil/Aerospace)(Technical Research and Manufacturing introduces 1X4 beaming network)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... TRM introduces a 1 X 4 beamforming network designed for use in military airborne radar environments. The octave band device offers low loss and moderate power handling capability in a compact housing. The beamformers are used to structure and...

SMA surface mount connectors.(Interface/Interconnect)(Electronika International introduces SMA surface mount connectors)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Electronika offers SMA type surface mount connectors. The connectors are 6.35 mm square, having brass/steel body with gold or nickel plating, insulation is of Teflon and pins of beryllium copper, and can operate for frequency up to 18 GHz...

DirectConnect antennas.(Interface/Interconnect)(Astron Wireless Technologies introduces DirectConnect series antennas)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Astron introduces the DirectConnect series antennas. The DirectConnect antennas allow the customer to determine tile length of coax and the connector style for the antennas' termination. A typical directional (Yagi) antenna installation...

Universal adapter kit in expansion kit format.(Interface/Interconnect)(Radio Frequency Connectors speaks about the TNC UNniadpat Adapters)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... With the evolution of wireless, broadband, IEEE 802.11a,b,g Wi-Fi, WLAN, and new telecomm solutions, the need for new coaxial interfaces has spurred the development of MCX, MMCX, SMB, 7-16 DIN, reverse polarity SMA and reverse polarity TNC...

InGaP HBT divider.(Semiconductor/ICs)(Hittite Microwave announces Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor dividers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Hittite announces a family of InGaP HBT MMIC prescalers which operate from DC (with a square wave input) to 18 GHz. The low additive SSB Phase Noise, -151 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset, make this family of dividers suited for commercial PLL...

Solid state relays.(Semiconductor /ICs)(Clare introduces CPC1130N, CPC1135N and CPC123IN solid states relays)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Clare announces the CPC1130N, CPC1135N and CPC1231N OptoMOS solid-state relays (SSR). These three SSRs are optically coupled, normally closed relays, which utilize depletion mode MOSFETs to achieve a 1 Form B relay contact configuration. All...

Silicon-based RF capacitors.(Passives)(Vishay Intertechnology introduceds Radio frequency capacitor)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Vishay introduces silicon-based RF capacitors that boost electrical performance while reducing the board space. These products provide the same range of capacitance values as conventional capacitors while delivering better stability over a wide...

Chip Resistor.(Passives)(KOA Speer Eletronic introduces UR73 sensing chip resistor)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... KOA Speer Electronics introduces its UR73 Current Sensing Chip Resistor, which offers low resistance with a range of 30 m [ohm] to 100 m [ohm]. The UR73 utilizes thick film technology and offers low T.C.R. from [+ or -] 100 ppm to [+ or -] 250...

Surface mount power supply capacitor series.(Passives)(Electronic Concepts introduces surface mount metallized plyester capacitor)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Electronic Concepts has introduced a surface mount, metallized polyester power supply capacitor series, designed for hi-rel surface mount decoupling power applications that require higher current carrying capability, with DV/DT and peak...

Arrays.(EMC/RFI)(AXV introduces transfeed arrays of V3F4 series)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... AVX introduces their TransFeed array in the 0612 (3.2 X 1.6 mm) package. Designated the V3F4 series, the device pairs the electrical characteristics of AVX's TransGuard (MLV) and FeedThru filters to offer circuit protection and EMI reduction...

Chip ferrite beads.(EMC/RFI)(Murata Electronic introduces BLM15H ferrite beads series)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Murata introduces its BLM15H ferrite bead series, developed to provide EMI suppression into the GHz frequency range, with a reduction in size from the 0603 package size to a 0402 package size. Use of the BLMI5H is intended for a variety of high...

LVDS serializers and deserializers.(EMC/RFI)(Fairchild Semiconductor announces Low Voltage Data Signal serializers and deserializers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Fairchild announces the release of four LVDS serializers and deserializers. These devices solve EMI and cable size problems associated with wide, high-speed TTL interfaces that are commonly Found in a range of communications, computing,...

DC/DC converters.(Power/Batteries)(Emerson Network introduces ATH point-of-load Dc Converters)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Emerson introduce a ATH series Point-of-Load (POL) DC converter lineup for wireless, optical, networking, storage, and industrial systems. The converter line-up features devices from 6 A to 30 A. The devices are compatible with the...

DC/DC converters: Beta Dyne introduces a series of low-noise isolated 10W DC/DC converters in single and dual output models.(Power/Batteries)(Beta Dyne introduces Dc/Dc converters)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Beta Dyne introduces a series of low-noise isolated 10W DC/DC converters in single and dual output models. The converters offers a 2:1 input voltage range with 3:1 and 4:1 available upon request. Features of the converters include less than 5...

1U hotswap rectifiers.(Power/Batteries)(Cherokee International introduces low profile car rectifiers 1U version)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Cherokee introduces a low-profile, 1U version of its CAR rectifier series for telecom and networking devices. The CAR0548 rectifier delivers 500 W and is designed to deliver reliable bulk power to distributed power architectures and DC/DC...

Li-Ion linear charger.(Power/Batteries)(Lineat Technology introduces Li-Ion linear charger LTC4059)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Linear Technology introduces the LTC4059, a single-cell Li-Ion linear charger that fast charges without risk of system overheating and monitors and reports the value of the charge current. The charger requires two discrete components and fits...

DC/DC converters C&D technologies has increased the number of available variations of its WPA60 DC/DC converter from one to nine.(Power/Batteries)(C&D Technologies )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... C&D technologies has increased the number of available variations of its WPA60 DC/DC converter from one to nine. Each of the units from the range delivers two independently regulated outputs that provide full regulation down to zero load. The...

Downloadable toolkit.(Software)(Cambridge consultants annouces the luache fo the new downloadable toolkit)
February 1, 2004... Cambridge Consultants launches a web-downloadable toolkit for its royalty-free RISC processor core, XAP2. The free-trial SDK allows users to write and simulate application software in C or assembler, or to evaluate the 16-bit processor's...

IC-CAP 2004.(Software)(Agilent Technologies announces avaiablity of Integrated Circuit Characterization and Analysis Program)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Agilent Technologies announces the availability of Integrated Circuit Characterization and Analysis Program (IC-CAP) 2004. The IC-CAP modeling toolset helps modeling engineers, device designers and fabrication process engineers in the RE...

Semiconductor characterization system.(Software)(Keithley instruments introduces a software for semiconductors)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Keithley announces availability of its Model 4200-SCS with KTEI v5.0 software. The combination can be used for running semiconductor characterization tests, stress-measure and reliability tests for device life-time analysis and quality...

802.11 a/b/g analysis package.(Software)(Tektronicx introduces a software package for validation of wireless metropoliant local area network)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Tektronix introduces a software analysis package to speed design and validation of WLAN products complying with any of today's prevailing WLAN standards. WLAN technology is providing users with wireless access to the Internet and email in...

Software options for signal analyzers.(Software)(Rohde & Schwarz get a software for signal analyzers)
February 1, 2004... Two new software options from Rohde & Schwarz complement both the signal analyzers of its R&S FSQ series as well as the R&S FSU and R&S FSP spectrum analyzers, making the instruments suitable for use in development and production. The R&S...

Layout and verification software for ICs.(Software)(Tanner EDA launches L-Edit Pro verifications Software for integrated circuits)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Tanner EDA launches L-Edit Pro[TM] version 11. The latest release of the Windows[R]--based layout and verification software, L-Edit Pro can be used for analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs), MEMS, and integrated optical device...

Technology award: InGaP heterojunction bipolar PAMs.(Editor's Choice February 2004)
February 1, 2004... The Fairchild RF Division (formerly Raytheon RF Components) of Fairchild Semiconductor debuts a pair of three-volt power amplifier modules for applications in code-division multiple access (CDMA), CDMA2000-1X personal communications systems...