Can life exist on the edge of space? This is just one of the questions that a group of students from Cranfield University hope to answer with assistance from sponsors Alpha Micro Components (www.alphamicro.net), the independent franchised distributor of electronic components. Team CASS-E (Cranfield University Astrobiological Stratospheric Sampling Experiment) have designed a biological data collecting instrument which will be sent into the strat...

Alpha Micro Components today announced that it has added to its product portfolio the high sensitivity u-blox 6 range of GPS receiver chips and modules. This new range features the latest SuperSense® technology from u-blox capable of tracking weak GPS signals, as low as 160 dBm, while also offering GPS acquisition sensitivity of -147 dBm from a cold start. u-blox 6 is a versatile, stand-alone GPS receiver that combines an array of features with...

Alpha Micro Components today announced that it has added to its product portfolio the high sensitivity u-blox 6 range of GPS receiver chips and modules. This new range features the latest SuperSense® technology from u-blox capable of tracking weak GPS signals, as low as 160 dBm, while also offering GPS acquisition sensitivity of -147 dBm from a cold start. u-blox 6 is a versatile, stand-alone GPS receiver that combines an array of features with...

Alpha Micro Components announced it has expanded its portfolio of networking device servers with the addition of the Lantronix MatchPort NR. Designed with additional output and inputs (I/O), the MatchPort NR will accommodate the demanding application requirements found in medical equipment, security, retail, manufacturing, building automation and smart metering.

Alpha Micro Components (www.alphamicro.net), the independent franchised distributor of electronic components, announced today that it has added the Vinculum VNC2 from Future Technology Devices International Limited (FTDI) to its portfolio of products. The VNC2 is the latest addition to the Vinculum family of USB Host Controller ICs and suits a broad range of USB consumer and industrial related applications including camera, mobile accessories, d...

Now available from Alpha Micro Components is the Taoglas FXP.14 antenna, a flexible circuit GSM/cellular antenna that is ‘ground-plane’ independent measuring 70mm x 20mm in size. It is suitable for machine-to-machine (M2M) devices used in tracking, navigation, automotive and telemedical applications that require an embedded antenna solution.

Now available from Alpha Micro Components is the Taoglas FXP.14 antenna, a flexible circuit GSM/cellular antenna that is ‘ground-plane’ independent measuring 70mm x 20mm in size. It is suitable for machine-to-machine (M2M) devices used in tracking, navigation, automotive and telemedical applications that require an embedded antenna solution.

With energy efficiency top of the agenda, manufacturers of white goods for the home and OEMs developing servers, power distribution and communications equipment are turning to Teridian Semiconductor’s 78M6612 power outlet measurement and monitoring chip from Alpha Micro (www.alphamicro.net ) in a drive to cut costs for end users. “Energy costs are set to rise by as much as 60% by 20161”, said Christos Papakyriacou, Managing Director, Alpha ...

Businesses in the security, digital signage, vending, retail/ POS, advertising and remote management markets looking to add 24/7 unmanned operation of remote assets, even where there is no broadband available, can now achieve this with the Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE 3G router from Alpha Micro Components.

According to Alpha Micro Components, instant wireless connectivity can now be built seamlessly into existing applications using the iTegno range of GSM/GPRS modems. Ideal for customers which already have an existing solution in place but want to expand its functionality, the iTegno range of the 3832, 3845 serial and 3800 USB GSM/GPRS modems are particularly well suited to smart metering, POS, text marketing, security and remote monitoring appli...

According to Alpha Micro Components, instant wireless connectivity can now be built seamlessly into existing applications using the iTegno range of GSM/GPRS modems. Ideal for customers which already have an existing solution in place but want to expand its functionality, the iTegno range of the 3832, 3845 serial and 3800 USB GSM/GPRS modems are particularly well suited to smart metering, POS, text marketing, security and remote monitoring appli...

Alpha Micro Components has announced it has added u-blox PCI ExpressMini cards to its GPS product portfolio. The PCI Express Mini cardsenable next-generation laptop, netbook, mobile internet devices andUltra Mobile PC OEMs to provide GPS and location-based servicesincluding personal navigation, services/people finder and geo-tagging.

Alpha Micro Components has announced the SAGEM HiLoNC module to its portfolio of networking products. The new component is the smallest of its kind and hosts a range of essential features for Machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and is ideal for use in the automotive and security markets.

Alpha Micro Components has announced the SAGEM HiLoNC module to its portfolio of networking products. The new component is the smallest of its kind and hosts a range of essential features for Machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and is ideal for use in the automotive and security markets.

Alpha Micro Components has announced that it has added Taoglas’ smallest ever GPS Patch Antenna to its portfolio of embedded technologies. The new AP10 antenna patch, designed for use in smartphones, PDAs, personal tracking, navigation devices and mobiles phones, is one of the most compactly designed GPS receivers in the world.

Alpha Micro Components has announced that it has added Taoglas’ smallest ever GPS Patch Antenna to its portfolio of embedded technologies. The new AP10 antenna patch, designed for use in smartphones, PDAs, personal tracking, navigation devices and mobiles phones, is one of the most compactly designed GPS receivers in the world.

Alpha Micro Components, a leading independent distributor of electronic components, has introduced the iTegno 3000 GPRS Modem in response to growing demand for flexible internet connectivity for everyone.

Alpha Micro Components, a leading independent distributor of electronic components, has introduced the iTegno 3000 GPRS Modem in response to growing demand for flexible internet connectivity for everyone.

Alpha Micro Components has available Teridian Semiconductor's new MicroPHY transceiver for embedded 10/100 Ethernet applications. Packaged in an ultra small 5mm x 5mm QFN package, the Teridian MicroPHY is said to be the World's smallest Fast Ethernet PHY. Targeted at consumer audio-video and industrial products the 78Q2123 features Hewlett Packard's "Auto-MDIX" technology whilst also providing a full 802.3 Media Independent Interface.