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ELECTRONICSTALK

The Independent Weekly Product Information Guide
for Electronics Design, Development and Manufacturing Engineers
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ISSN 1475-2913 - Free subscription
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Published every Tuesday from the UK.
Issue 385: 09 September 2008
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top new products selection
[1] Piher offers vertical Hall-effect magnetic sensor
[2] REO enhances its range of braking resistors
[3] Baldor launches Honeycomb X-Y positioning base
[4] IBASE Technology launches MI940 Mini-ITX board
[5] Agilent releases display tester
[6] Fischer LUCs for disposable medical devices
[7] Linear launches LTC3539/-2 DC/DC converters
[8] Spectrum releases set of data acquisition cards
[9] NI Smart Camera line gets extension
[10] Mouser releases electronic product catalogue
* Other industry news
* New technical articles and case studies
* Other featured product news
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Lyndon White, Managing Editor, writes:

When trawling through the Electronicstalk inbox over the last week I
have noticed a number of press releases broadcasting the 'smallest
ever [insert product of choice]'.

I wonder what the response would be in the following week if a release
were to go out with the title 'world's largest capacitor blots out the
sun' or 'new 20 million gigabit camera fills Lord's cricket ground'.

This would, of course, be an exercise in absurdism, but it does
highlight the fact that the modern world in general is uncomfortable
with an emphasis on the gigantic, preferring the small and the sleek.
The electronics industry has been well placed to handle this demand,
which, after all, does have a strong foundation in practicality. After
all, would a musician really want to lug around one of the early Moog
synthesisers on a London bus? Probably not. Is Pro-Talk about to
relocate its data onto a circa 1943 Colossus computer? Well, it would
have some publicity value.

But then one wonders how long today's sleek devices will linger in the
memory. I remember my Nan's 1960s cabinet stereo with affection,
precisely because of its ugliness and general awkwardness. I did own a
few Sony Walkmans in the 1980s but I don't remember much about them as
devices, partly because of their disposability.

This makes me sound like something on an old fogey. I'm not. I don't
like mobile phones much I'll own but I thought the iPod was a
fantastic idea. The ability to carry around your record collection and
mix up Public Image Ltd with Beethoven has been wonderful (until I sat
on the bloody thing and broke the screen - that wouldn't have happened
with my Nan's stereo cabinet, which could happily double as a chair
for Giant Haystacks). But I do wonder what actually happens when
things get progressively smaller: do we all end in an ultra-functional
world dictated by lack of device space?

An end to ugliness and awkwardness may open up a road to disposability
and a host of devices that don't linger long in the memory.

I hope you find this issue of our weekly newsletter useful. In
addition to the new products, news and ideas featured here, there are
thousands more on our website and dozens more are added daily, so do
take a look if you can.

Send your comments or suggestions about the website, or the
newsletter, by email, or have your say on the Electronicstalk blog -
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Lyndon White, Managing Editor
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OUR TOP NEW PRODUCT SELECTION
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[1] PIHER OFFERS VERTICAL HALL-EFFECT MAGNETIC SENSOR
(Piher International, 05 Sep 2008)

The PSC-360 is a vertical Hall-effect magnetic sensor that is designed
to overcome the limitations of potentiometer-based devices in a wide
range of applications. The performance of magnetic sensors has
traditionally been limited by their poor tolerance to thermal and
magnetic fluctuations.

> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.electronicstalk.com/rdx/ml/pih/106/4
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19395/

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[2] REO ENHANCES ITS RANGE OF BRAKING RESISTORS
(REO (UK), 04 Sep 2008)

REO has added a high-voltage unit to its range of NTT606 braking
resistors. The NTT606 units are 345 x 640 x 250mm and are corrosion
protected. They have good vibration and shock resistance making them
suitable for use in traction or shipboard applications.

> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.electronicstalk.com/rdx/ml/reo/146/4
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19396/

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[3] BALDOR LAUNCHES HONEYCOMB X-Y POSITIONING BASE
(Baldor UK, 10 Sep 2008)

Baldor Electric Company has launched the Honeycomb series of linear
stepper X-Y positioning bases, capable of increasing productivity in a
wide range of machinery applications. The honeycomb composite
construction reduces the cost of applying advanced linear motor
technology to prices starting from USD7,000 (GBP3,930), providing
machinery builders with a competitive alternative to traditional
devices such as rotary motors and ballscrews or belts.

> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.electronicstalk.com/rdx/ml/bal/120/4
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19397/

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[4] IBASE TECHNOLOGY LAUNCHES MI940 MINI-ITX BOARD
(IBase Technology, 09 Sep 2008)

IBASE Technology has launched the MI940 Mini-ITX motherboard,
incorporating the Intela 945GC Express chipset with GMA950 graphics
core. It has an LGA775 socket for the Intela Core2 Duo, Intela
Pentiuma D and Intela Pentiuma 4 processors, and supports HT
Technology with system bus of 800/533MHz.

* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19398/

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[5] AGILENT RELEASES DISPLAY TESTER
(Agilent Technologies Europe, 05 Sep 2008)

Agilent Technologies has released a display tester designed for easy,
customisable set-up for visual testing of up to five major display
formats. It is suitable for testing FPD and CRT displays as well as
LCD panels in PC and TV manufacturing. The Agilent U8101A supports
all major analogue (S-Video, YPbPr, CVBS, VGA) and digital (HDMI and
DVI) interfaces, and allows for future upgrades to new interfaces.

* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19399/

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[6] FISCHER LUCS FOR DISPOSABLE MEDICAL DEVICES
(Fischer Connectors, 10 Sep 2008)

Fischer Connectors has designed the Limited Use Connector (LUC) for
use with disposable medical devices. The LUC is a cost-effective
solution for high quality connections and is fully compatible with
high cycle lifetime cable receptacles.

> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.electronicstalk.com/rdx/ml/fis/126/4
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19400/

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[7] LINEAR LAUNCHES LTC3539/-2 DC/DC CONVERTERS
(Linear Technology Corp, 09 Sep 2008)

Linear Technology has launched the LTC3539/-2, 1MHz, current mode,
synchronous boost DC/DC converter with output disconnect and
integrated soft-start. The converter's internal 2A switches can
deliver output voltages up to 5.25V from an input voltage range of
0.70V at start-up (0.5V when running) to 5V, which the company said
makes it ideal for Li-Ion/Polymer or single/multicell alkaline/NiMH
applications.

> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.electronicstalk.com/rdx/ml/lne/503/4
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19401/

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[8] SPECTRUM RELEASES SET OF DATA ACQUISITION CARDS
(Spectrum Systementwicklung Microelectronic, 09 Sep 2008)

Spectrum, a German specialist for fast PC data acquisition, has
announced four new products, M2i.4028 (20 MS/s) and M2i.4038 (50
MS/s), each available as PCI/PCI-X and PCI Express versions. All cards
consist of one 14-bit analogue channel and 16 digital channels
together with programmable counters.

> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.electronicstalk.com/rdx/ml/sct/121/4
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19402/

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[9] NI SMART CAMERA LINE GETS EXTENSION
(National Instruments, 04 Sep 2008)

National Instruments has announced the extension of its NI Smart
Camera product line with the introduction of three new products. The
NI 1744, NI 1762 and NI 1764 Smart Cameras deliver faster processing
speed and higher image resolution to offer more powerful options for
engineers requiring an embedded machine vision solution.

> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.electronicstalk.com/rdx/ml/naa/388/4
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19403/

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[10] MOUSER RELEASES ELECTRONIC PRODUCT CATALOGUE
(Mouser Electronics, 09 Sep 2008)

Mouser Electronics has released the third of four quarterly 2008
product catalogues. Catalogue 635 (August -October) features 2,128
pages of products from more than 366 electronic component suppliers.
These include Texas Instruments, NXP Semiconductors, Microchip,
Cypress, Fairchild, Avago, Omron, Bourns, Molex, Vishay and Tyco
Electronics.

* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19404/

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This week's industry news
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MICROBRIDGE ACHIEVES PRECISE 5V VOLTAGE REFERENCE
(Microbridge, 04 Sep 2008)
Microbridge Technologies has released an application note showing
users a simple, low-cost technique to make an ultra-precise 5V voltage
reference.
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19405/

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New Technical Articles and Case Studies
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ORCHID DESIGNS SENSITIVE TRANSCONDUCTANCE AMPLIFER
(Orchid Technologies Engineering and Consulting, 08 Sep 2008)
Orchid Technologies Engineering and Consulting has designed a
high-speed, sensitive transconductance amplifier for detection of
plaque build-up in veins and arteries for its medical client.
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19406/

JTAG PROVIDES BOUNDARY-SCAN TEST SOLUTIONS
(JTAG Technologies, 04 Sep 2008)
Swindon, UK-based femtocell vendor Ubiquisys is using JTAG
Technologies' boundary-scan test solutions for volume production of
its ZoneGate product.
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19407/
> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.electronicstalk.com/rdx/ml/jta/143/4

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Other featured new product news
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RIGEL INTRODUCES BLOOD-PRESSURE SIMULATOR
(Rigel Medical, 04 Sep 2008)
Rigel Medical has introduced a hand-held non-invasive blood-pressure
simulator for the fast and accurate testing of all types of NIBP
monitors.
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19408/

OPTO DIODE BRINGS OUT PHOTODIODE-PREAMPLIFIER
(Opto Diode, 05 Sep 2008)
Opto Diode, a supplier of advanced performance photodetectors and
high-sensitivity, visible and infrared LEDs, has introduced the 6mm
Photodiode-Preamplifier ODA-6WB-100M.
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19409/

ADC KRONE DELIVERS SPLICE OPTION FOR FDH 3000
(ADC Krone, 05 Sep 2008)
ADC Krone has introduced an in-hub distribution splice option for the
OmniReach Fibre Distribution Hub (FDH) 3000, giving more choices to
deliver FTTP solutions to residences or enterprises.
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19410/

TOREX UNVEILS PLL CLOCK GENERATOR ICS
(Torex Semiconductor, 05 Sep 2008)
Torex Semiconductor has introduced the XC25BS8 Series of PLL clock
generator ICs with built-in crystal oscillator circuit, divider
circuit and multiplier PLL circuit.
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19411/

IR INTRODUCES AUIRS212XS 600V ICS
(International Rectifier, 09 Sep 2008)
International Rectifier has introduced the AUIRS212xS family of rugged
600V, single channel high-side driver ICs for low-, mid-, and
high-voltage automotive applications.
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19412/

MIRICS SHOWCASES FLEXIRF RADIO MODULE PLATFORM
(Mirics Semiconductor, 05 Sep 2008)
Mirics Semiconductor has announced the immediate availability of a
complete consumer radio module platform for its FlexiRF solution,
addressing FM, DAB, DAB+, DMB-A and DRM standards.
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19413/

MAXIM RELEASES MAX9938 AMPLIFIER
(Maxim Integrated Products, 09 Sep 2008)
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX9938, a small,
high-side, current-sense amplifier.
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19414/

RENESAS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF HICO.SH7722
(Renesas Technology Europe, 09 Sep 2008)
Renesas Technology and Platinum Alliance partner emtrion have
announced the availability of their HiCO.SH7722 processor module.
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19415/

VECTOR CONDUCTS ELECTROMAGNETIC DESIGN TOOL
(Vector Fields, 08 Sep 2008)
Vector Fields has released a new version of the high-frequency
electromagnetic design tool Concerto to help RF designers exploit the
properties of metamaterials, as part of its work for AMULET.
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19416/

OKW EXTENDS DIATEC WALL-MOUNTING ENCLOSURE RANGE
(OKW Enclosures, 10 Sep 2008)
OKW has extended the Diatec range of wall-mounting enclosures with two
models moulded in lava (dark grey) ABS.
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19417/

STMICROELECTRONICS UNVEILS STCC08 AC-SWITCH DRIVER
(STMicroelectronics, 09 Sep 2008)
STMicroelectronics has released the STCC08, a solid-state AC-switch
driver that integrates switch supervision.
* Read more: http://www.electronicstalk.com/more/19418/

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