Designing mini x86 devices efficiently
02 December, 2009With Pico-ITX, small form factor (SFF) designers can gain from a standard solution, with which they can develop the smallest embedded devices fast and without having to make user-specific adaptations. There are, however, alternatives.
Navigating the design process
02 December, 2009 by LX InnovationsThis article by LX Innovations outlines the process of electronics design and points out some of the various common pitfalls that can be encountered and ways they can be avoided.
University puts the squeeze on robotics
15 May, 2009A microprocessor-driven robotic concertina, developed at the University of Adelaide and sponsored by NICTA, has won second place in an international technology contest, the Artemis Orchestra competition in Nice, France.
New distributor for Mouser
19 January, 2009X-On Electronics has been appointed by Mouser as its distributor for Australia.
Directors appointed
16 January, 2009Steve Adcock, CEO of the Electronics and ICT Association, says the association has appointed its first board of directors. Six directors have been appointed and represent a strategic cross-section of the electronics and ICT industry in addition to academia.
Sensor signal tool
01 January, 2009National Semiconductor has introduced what it claims is the industry’s first sensor signal path design tool that enables engineers to move from concept to simulation to prototyping common sensor solutions used in medical, industrial and high-end consumer products.
Membrane keypads
01 January, 2009A man-machine interface, combining membrane and rubber keypads into a single, customisable, dual technology keypad, has been introduced by Knitter-Switch.
Multifunction timer
01 January, 2009Eaton has released the Durant E42A24M multifunction timer featuring an 11-pin base with two timed changeover outputs.
Hot swap controller
01 January, 2009Micrel has launched the MIC2310, a single-FET, constant power-limit hot-plug controller.
Dual processor blade
01 January, 2009GE Fanuc has announced the AT2-5800 IP packet processor advanced TCA blade.
Mirror array for industrial applications
23 December, 2008IMEC has developed a monolithically integrated 11 megapixel micro-mirror array for high-end industrial applications, claimed to be a world first both in terms of pixel density and reliability.
German firm adopts Australian design
24 November, 2008Heidelberg Instruments has selected Altium as its electronics design standard.
New CEO for EIA
05 August, 2008The Electronics Industry Association (EIA) has appointed Steve Adcock as its new CEO.
Industrial stainless steel keyboards and pointing devices
08 May, 2008Interworld Electronics now carries a huge range of stainless steel panel-mount industrial keyboards, keypads, touchpads and trackballs specifically designed for kiosk and harsh environments.
Global electronic components market worth $169 billion by 2010
08 April, 2008Global electronic components market to be worth $169 billion by 2010, according to a report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
