ZMD Unveils RBic-Lite Resistive Bridge Sensor Signal Conditioning IC
ZMD AG, a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer applications, announced a new addition to its family of resistive bridge (RBic-Lite(TM)) signal conditioner ICs. Developed for correction of resistive bridge sensors, the ZMD31014 combines high accuracy amplification with analog-to-digital conversion of a differential input. The feature-rich CMOS device is ideal for all-types of microcontroller-based portable equipment, such as white goods, wireless pressure transmitters, medical infusion pumps, wearable blood-pressure meters and temperature measurement equipment.
TI, Arrow Announce Webcast: Selecting the Right Isolation Solution
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) and Arrow Electronics Inc. will present a live Analog eLab(TM) Webcast for designers titled "Selecting the Right Isolation Solution" on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. CST (18:00 hrs CET). The webcast will highlight the various isolation options available to electronics designers and discuss relevant criteria for selecting a solution for their applications. During the webcast, TI analog expert Bill Klein, P.E., and eLab panelists Tim Lafferty from TI and Todd Frizzell from Arrow will discuss isolation technologies and standards, and offer tips on selecting an appropriate solution.
ABI Research Publishes Report on Google's Android, Mobile Linux
The spread of Linux into the mobile environment will face significant barriers, including vertical fragmentation due to the lack of complete stack, and horizontal fragmentation (the result of many bodies developing solutions in parallel). Both aspects have made it very difficult for device vendors, carriers, and third-party software developers to justify vast investment in platform development, but Google's Android may be the solution.
Ford's SYNC In-car System Features CSR BlueCore4-ROM Bluetooth
CSR (LSE: CSR) announced that its BlueCore4-ROM Bluetooth silicon features in Ford's in-car communications and entertainment system called SYNC. As well as offering hands free operation of personal media players (PMPs), CSR's technology allows SYNC users full hands free operation of Bluetooth enabled mobile phones, to make calls and access music. Ford's SYNC will be fully integrated into twelve Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models, including the 2008 Focus, Taurus X and Explorer. By the end of next year it will be available, or standard, in nearly every Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicle.
Exsilicon Unveils PCI Express Endpoint Design IP Core
Exsilicon Technologies Pvt. Ltd, a global semiconductor company for design of IP core, announced the introduction of PCI express endpoint design IP Core for fast bandwidth applications. The design is based on PCIe 2.0 specifications and is suitable for high speed advanced systems due to its 32 bit and 8 channel architecture. The interfaces of the core are made flexible to configure and support any type of applications available in the present market. Advanced error reporting is available to improve the hit ratio for malformed TLP and for effective functioning of the core.
Lambda Introduces HWS1000 1000W Industrial Power Supplies
Lambda has extended its successful HWS family of single output industrial power supplies with the introduction of a powerful 1000W version. Coming with a five-year warranty, the new HWS1000 series is ideal for powering industrial equipment that demands very high reliability and long field-life.
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