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Arrow partnership and Kontron embedded computing technology key to rapid development and global deployment of advanced monitoring and measurement architectures

Silicon Laboratories Inc. today announced that Sony Ericsson has adopted the Si4701 FM tuner for the W950 Walkman® phone. By using the highly-integrated Silicon Laboratories Si4701 with support for the Radio Data System (RDS), Sony Ericsson quickly implemented outstanding FM stereo receiver functionality in less than 20 mm² of board area on the ultra-slim, stylish, UMTS-enabled W950 Walkman® phone with mobile music capability.

Photonic Products Ltd, the UK optoelectronics device manufacturer and laser diode specialist, has launched a 25mW version of their hugely popular 405nm (blue-violet) Photon laser diode modules with TTL modulation.

EDA Solutions, the exclusive European representative for Tanner EDA's analogue and mixed-signal IC/MEMS design tools, and for MOSIS’ MPW and small volume wafer fabrication services, has appointed Munich-based Peter Kaiser to head up its first overseas office.

Design engineers looking for a faster, smarter way to specify and select high-reliability transformers and inductors for leading-edge applications will find the new Magnetics Selection Guide & Short Form Catalog from Datatronics Romoland, Inc., saves time and eliminates headaches.

The BUCHANAN .375” centreline JC6 series dual-barrier strip from Tyco Electronics provide convenient termination for wire and cable applications where panel mounting or printed circuit board installation is necessary. The moulded-to-length product is available in 2 through 23 positions and can be configured with accessories such as quick-connect tabs and jumpers. Designers may select from SEMS or binding head screws. .375” centreline JC6 barr...

Schaffner Ltd, the market leader in EMC components, announces the winner of the 2006 Schaffner/University of York award for best EMC project. This year’s winner is Joanne Burch for her “Ground Power Supply Operation during Static Aircraft Trials” project.

Schaffner Ltd, the market leader in EMC components and test systems, announces the sale of its Test Systems business through an MBO to a group of investors led by the present head of the division, Johannes (Johnny) Schmid. The sale of the EMC Test System business, which contributed some £13M to Schaffner group sales in 2004/2005, is the latest phase in Schaffner’s ongoing strategy to refocus the group on the growing and dynamic market for EMC ...

Quantum Research Group, the charge-transfer (QT) capacitive touch company, has landed a deal to supply Remote Solutions of Korea with touch wheel and touch key chips for its innovative RH60 LCD remote control. The touch wheel is driven by the company’s QT511 device and a QT1080 provides six function keys and a wake-up on proximity function that enables the remote control to come to life and light up as the hand of the user approaches it.

Following a year of exceptional growth, Anglia is looking to recruit a further 25 staff to boost its workforce by 10%. Some of the new positions are field-based, while others will be located at the Company’s headquarters in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.