Fire detection PIRs 27 July 2005 Fire is a hazard in almost every environment. Although there are many passive infrared detectors (PIR) available that detect fire, PIRs are not all the same, says passives specialist, Murata. For example, ...
World's smallest one-gigabit silicon memory 1 June 2005 Matrix Semiconductor claims to have developed the world's smallest one-gigabit silicon memory at 31 mm², the development of which was based on two technology breakthroughs in three-dimensional semiconductor ...
World's smallest dual axis accelerometer with I²C interface 4 May 2005, NuVision Electronics A new dual accelerometer being offered in the RoHS compliant low-profile version of the industry standard LCC-8 package, is claimed to be the world's smallest accelerometer with an integrated I²C interface. ...
Multidiscrete modules save space 4 May 2005, MB Silicon Systems Central Semiconductor has introduced a family of discrete semiconductor devices called multidiscrete modules (MDM). The first two devices in the family are the CMLM0405 and CMLM0605. The CMLM0405 combines ...
High memory acoustic playback ICs 4 May 2005 Oki has added two new members to its high quality sound and multifunctional speech family. The ML2256 integrates 6 Mbit mask ROM and the ML22Q58 incorporates 8 Mbit of Flash memory, allowing playback ...
Tiny pump is sweet news for diabetics 20 April 2005 For some diabetes sufferers, there is a daily need to inject themselves with insulin. If they forget or delay it, they can soon experience serious after-effects. They have to self-administer insulin every ...
Oscillator promises OCXO stability at TCXO power and package size 9 February 2005, Altron Arrow C-MAC MicroTechnology offers what it claims is the world's first TC-OCXOs (temperature-compensated oven-controlled crystal oscillators), designed to deliver the high stability of an OCXO from a device ...
Authentication IC for battery packs 9 February 2005, CST Electronics, Electrocomp Dallas Semiconductor's DS2703, authentication IC, implements a challenge/response scheme, using the Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA-1), to authenticate a battery pack for a host system such as a cellphone, ...
RabbitCore microprocessor core modules 17 November 2004 The RCM3360/3370 RabbitCore microprocessor core modules from Rabbit Semiconductor present a new form of embedded flexibility with removable xD-Picture Cards. Supporting on-board 16 MB NAND Flash as well ...
Extra long life potentiometer 17 November 2004 Part of Piher's portfolio of potentiometers, the PT-15 Xtra Long Life potentiometer/sensor was designed to satisfy the growing demand for extended mechanical life applications.
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Theft-proof battery racks 17 November 2004 The theft of standby batteries costs companies enormous amounts of money. Some of the worst-affected companies are those in the telecoms industry as their equipment is often required to operate outdoors ...
Wireless USB modules are easily integrated 17 November 2004 WirelessUSB, introduced in October 2002, was designed by Cypress Semiconductor to target point-to-point human interface device (HID) applications, including PC mice, keyboards and video gamepads. Since ...
Logitech chooses Nordic's 2,4 GHz RF devices for cordless mouse 17 November 2004, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT Nordic Semiconductor has announced that Logitech has selected its 2,4 GHz RF-devices for its next-generation wireless Logitech V500 Cordless Notebook Mouse. The nRF24XX family of 2,4 GHz products have ...
Access Points for industrial application 17 November 2004 ArTem launched a range of Access Points that fulfil the requirements for safety classes IP20, IP40, and IP65. Shown at CeBIT 2004, these Access Points, the ArTem ComPoint Industrial Series, can be used ...
Next generation low power wireless chipset released 17 November 2004 Integration Associates, the fabless semiconductor company that developed the EZRadio FSK (frequency shift keying) receiver/transmitter wireless chipset, has revealed its latest offering, the IA4420 and ...
World's first 1 GHz DSP 17 November 2004, Altron Arrow, EBV Electrolink Texas Instruments released the world's first 1 GHz digital signal processor (DSP). The TMS320C6414T, '5T, and '6T DSPs at 1 GHz provide eight GigaMACs on 8-bit data for video and imaging applications, ...
Ultra-low microcontroller recognised with technology award 17 November 2004 Frost & Sullivan named Texas Instruments a '2004 Technology Innovation Award' winner in the world microcontroller market for its MSP430 ultra-low power technology. Frost & Sullivan called the MSP430 family ...
Revolutionary ceramic transformer developed 17 November 2004, Electrocomp Epcos developed an innovative transformer based on piezoelectric technology, which is extremely compact. The smallest sample has a footprint of only 1,2 x 1,2 mm. The transformer was designed for front-end ...
