Giving electronics the big spin
01 October, 2009 by ICT Results
European researchers have developed novel concept devices using ferromagnetic semiconductors.
Signal analysis downconverter
24 September, 2009
RF Engines has been contracted by Eonic of Delft in the Netherlands to develop a digital downconverter to be used in a signal processing platform.
Computers taught to lip-read many languages
23 September, 2009
Scientists have created lip-reading computers that can distinguish between different languages. Computers that can read lips are already in development but, according to Brian Bell of London Press Service, this is the first time they have been ‘taught’ to recognise various languages.
Linx SG and SR GPS modules
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Clarke & Severn Electronic Solutions
The Linx SG and SR GPS modules and the accompanying master development system have been added to the Linx line.
Cosel power module
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Powerbox Australia Pty Ltd
Powerbox has released Cosel’s power module type DC/DC converters.
Navigation system
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Renesas Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd
Renesas has announced the SH77722 (SH-NaviJ2) as the second-phase product in the SH-NaviJ series, which are system on chip (SoC) products for compact portable navigation systems and low-end to middle-range dashboard-mounted car navigation systems.
Interface modules
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
To simplify device set-up and installation time, Turck’s interface module family may now be programmed via a PC or onboard push-buttons using FDT/DTM software, along with PACTware.
Access point module
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Future Electronics
The 610wi is an 802.11 b/g WLAN access point module in a pin-head-type package. Serial to WLAN can be implemented with any system that has a UART interface.
Switching regulator
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: element14
Linear Technology has announced the LT3663, a 1.2 A, 1.5 MHz monolithic current mode step-down switching regulator with a programmable output current limit.
Bluetooth/GPS filter
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Electronic Components Pty Ltd
Epcos has released its 2-in-1 filter for GPS and Bluetooth. It has a diplexing function that separates the GPS from the Bluetooth signal.
Programmable regulator
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: element14
Linear Technology has released the LT3070, a digitally programmable linear regulator with low dropout voltage, low noise and fast transient response.
Wi-Fi modules
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
Microchip has announced ZeroG wireless ZG2100M and ZG2101M Wi-Fi modules.
Ethernet controllers
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics Marketing
Microchip has introduced 100 Mbps ethernet controllers with integrated security engines to enable fast and secure embedded connectivity.
Quad core board
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Unitronix Pty Ltd
Concurrent Technologies has released the PP 66x/071 family of 6U CompactPCI boards using the quad core 2.13 GHz Xeon processor L5518 or the dual core 2.0 GHz Xeon processor L5508.
Interface module
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
Congetec has available the conga-QA, a compact module using the Atom processor.

