Magnetism to increase computer memory
10 September, 2001Magnetic materials, built up as multi-layered sandwiches with successive layers only a few atoms thick, are giving computers larger memories. By building up sandwiches of magnetic and non-magnetic materials one layer of atoms at a time, it is possible to manipulate, enhance and control the magnetic properties of such sandwiches with extraordinary precision.
Griffith University expands hard drive capacity
06 September, 2001Computer hard drives look set to hold up to 1000 times more data, thanks to research at Griffith University using nanotechnology, the science of miniature machines.
HP to buy Compaq?
04 September, 2001Is has been reported that Hewlett-Packard will buy Compaq for an estimated $47.5 billion. Both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal have reported the deal, citing people close to the negotiations, but both companies have declined comment. Compaq Australia said it could not confirm or deny the reports.
Power Supply Chip
14 August, 2001 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdDesigned to simplify offline power supplies up to 15 W, the L6590 fully integrated power supply chip from STMicroelectronics integrates a 700 V power MOSFET switch, plus all the control circuits needed to build a converter using flyback, boost or forward topologies.
Fan Speed Controller
14 August, 2001 | Supplied by: Soanar LimitedLinear Technology has introduced the LTC1840, a dual fan speed controller with a two-wire interface for network servers, desktop PCs or other high efficiency applications where a separate DC-DC converter drives each fan.
RF Reed Relay
10 July, 2001 | Supplied by: C&K Components PlusCrydom Magnetics has launched a reed relay range with improved RF performance.
Embedded Control System
10 July, 2001 | Supplied by: Dominion ElectronicsDominion Electronics has announced the Smart Star series - a modular, expandable, embedded control system specifically designed for real-time control and data acquisition.
Barrier Diode
10 July, 2001 | Supplied by: Fairmont MarketingRohm has recently developed a Schottky barrier diode (RB063L-30) that has both a low VF (forward voltage) and low IR (reverse current).
Memory card production begins
09 July, 2001SanDisk and Toshiba America Components state that their FlashVision fabrication (fab)plant has gone into production of advanced flash memories.
Chip speed breakthrough
06 July, 2001Simplex and Toshiba have announced a semiconductor architecture with the potential to deliver simultaneous improvements of 10+% greater chip performance, 20+% less power consumption and 30+% more chips per wafer.
Rittal and Phoenix relocation
05 July, 2001Rittal and Phoenix Contact have relocated to new premises in the Adelaide suburb of Torrensville, offering a central location for transport and customer support.
Wafer level reliability testing of semiconductors
05 July, 2001 | Supplied by: http://www.scientific-devices.com.auAs semiconductor devices shrink in size and become more complex, it has become necessary for fabricators (fabs) to use more parameters to monitor and control production processes
Low Power PLLs
14 June, 2001 | Supplied by: Arrow Electronics Australia Pty LtdNational Semiconductor has announced the LMX23xxU series of ultra low power dual phase locked loop frequency synthesisers, the latest addition to National's family of PLLatinum PLLs for wireless applications.
Crystal Resonator
14 June, 2001 | Supplied by: Soanar LimitedSaRonix has released a NKS6 subminiature crystal resonator.
ICs help implement a trim-Free VCO (Part 2)
05 June, 2001 | Supplied by: http://www.arrowaustralia.comA new family of integrated circuits can ease the task of developing compact, fixed-frequency, voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs) for IF applications
