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Pressure transducers incorporate integral displays
RDP Electronics Ltd offers a comprehensive range of pressure transducers which now includes some models with integral displays. The range embraces versions from a simple battery powered display through to a more complex pressure calibrator. Battery powered types offer the benefit of use in remote locations, obviating the need for wiring.
Hemisphere GPS and Handheld Group Announce Strategic Partnership and A New DGPS Receiver
Hemisphere GPS and Handheld Group jointly announced their strategic partnership today from the InterGeo Conference in Karlsruhe, Germany. Through this partnership, Hemisphere GPS offers a custom version of its advanced GPS receiver technology to the GIS data collection market as the Handheld-branded Kenaz DGPS receiver. The new Kenaz DGPS receiver offers superior accuracy for handheld mapping and is specifically designed to work with the popular ...
ON Semiconductor - Cost Competitive 0.18 µm CMOS Manufacturing Process for Digital and Mixed-Signal ASICs
ON Semiconductor has expanded its custom foundry capabilities with the launch of a new cost competitive, industry compatible 0.18 micron (µm) CMOS process technology. The ONC18 process is an ideal platform for developing low power and highly integrated digital and mixed-signal application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) devices for automotive, industrial and medical applications. The ONC18-based solutions will be manufactured at ON Semiconduc...
Intepro new appointment responds to growth of ATE sales
Intepro Systems has strengthened its UK based team with the appointment of a new Sales Manager and strategic redeployment of other senior managers. Following the recent relocation of their European HQ to a new facility in Sandhurst, Berkshire, Intepro announce the appointment of Simon Tanner to the role of UK Sales Manager.
Hamamatsu to Showcase at Photonex 2009 Exhibition
Introducing at Photonex 2009, the new C10990 series of OEM CCD board level cameras. The new series feature high sensitivity and high resolution and include the latest 1.3 million pixel 2/3 inch progressive scan interline front illuminated CCD, circuitry and lens mount all on one board.
Intelligent mains distribution units from Bryant
The updated SMI and CMI smart, 19 rack mounted, mains distribution units from Bryant, now with power measurement and current signature analysis, offer integrated mains analysis normally only available with expensive, dedicated test equipment.
European Commission states nano and microelectronics are indispensable for Europe's future
The European Commission has stated nano and microelectronics are indispensable for Europe's future, yet problems in skills pipeline and R&D investment must be addressed before benefits can be realised. Yesterday evening the European Commission made a statement highlighting the importance of nanotechnology in Europe's socio-economic future, please find below a statement from the National Microelectronics Institute on this.
First Commercial ITS Verification Test Carried out in Changchun City, China
Renesas Technology and the city of Changchun, China has jointly carried out a verification test of the world's first commercial ITS using public buses in Changchun City, China this month. The test was completed successfully. Renesas provided the WAVE terminal platform that implements WAVE communication, a new wireless communication technology, and confirmed the realization of WAVE communication used in public buses.
Atmel Receives ZigBee Smart Energy Certification For BitCloud Software Stack
Atmel Corporation has announced that the BitCloud ZigBee PRO stack has been awarded ZigBee Smart Energy product certification. BitCloud Smart Energy offers utility companies a secure, proven and easy-to-use technology for wireless home area networks (HANs) by connecting in-premise devices, such as meters, thermostats and smart appliances, to each other and to wide area energy distribution and control networks. ZigBee Smart Energy enables utility ...
Panasonic and Renesas Start Operation of New Development Line for Leading-Edge SoC Process Technologies at the Renesas Naka Site
Panasonic Corporation and Renesas Technology Corp. announced today that they will concentrate their joint development functions for leading-edge SoC process technologies at the Renesas Naka site (in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture) and will start operation of their 28 to 32 nm process development line installed at that site from October 1, 2009. The two companies, by concentrating their joint development functions at the Naka site with its 3...