Monday, July 31, 2006
Microcontrollers Get ThreadX® RTOS Support
ThreadX is available in full source code form, royalty free, at license prices starting at $12,500.
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, Express Logic offers the most advanced run-time solution for deeply embedded applications, including the popular ThreadX® RTOS, the high-performance NetX TCP/IP stack, the FileX embedded MS-DOS compatible file system, and the USBX Host/Device USB protocol stack. All products from Express Logic include full source-code and have no run-time royalties. For more information about Express Logic solutions, please visit the Web site at http://www.expresslogic.com, call 1-888-THREADX, or email inquires to sales@expresslogic.com.
Founded in 2004, Luminary Micro, Inc. designs, markets and sells ARM Cortex-M3-based microcontrollers (MCUs). Austin, Texas-based Luminary Micro is the lead partner for the Cortex-M3 processor, delivering the worlds first silicon implementation of the Cortex-M3 processor. Luminary Micros introduction of the Stellaris family of products provides 32-bit performance for the same price as current 8- and 16-bit microcontroller designs. With entry-level pricing at $1.00 for an ARM technology-based MCU, Luminary Micros Stellaris product line allows for standardization that eliminates future architectural upgrades or software tools changes. Contact the company at 1-512-279-8800 or email press@luminarymicro.com for more information.
Contact Information
John Carbone
858 613-6640
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expresslogic.com
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Secure Internet Protocol (IP) Coprocessor Chip Adds Encrypted Wifi Connectivity
iChipSec CO711AG is available now for $13.75 for over 50,000 units. The II-EVB-330 evaluation board for secure LAN, cellular or dial-up access costs $450.00. The II-EVB-331 evaluation board for secure WiFi access costs $725.00. WPA2 encryption will be available during Q3. Support for secure SMTP (SMTPS) and HTTP (HTTPS) will be available during Q4.
Established in 1996, Connect One Ltd. is widely regarded as the device networking authority, with many innovative firsts to its credit. The company manufactures semiconductors and device servers that facilitate reliable and robust Internet Protocol-based communication for everyday devices. Connect One is privately owned, with offices in Phoenix, AZ and Kfar Saba, Israel.
Alan Singer
Vice President Sales and Marketing
972-9-766-0456
Media Relations
705-751-9740
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Thursday, July 20, 2006
Sponsorship Program Offered By Quick-Turn Prototype And Short-Run PC Board Assembly Company
Screaming Circuits Announces Sponsorship ProgramNew Sponsorship Program is designed to help University and non-profit organizations driving innovation in communications, control and robotics with assembly of complex components and pc boards.
Canby, OR (PRWEB) July 20, 2006 -- Screaming circuits, Internet specialists in quick-turn prototype and short-run pc board assembly, today announced a new program aimed at helping universities and associations involved in communications, robotics and control related research projects.
This country is currently in the midst of a rapidly progressing cycle of technology innovation. University sponsored groups are pushing the state-of-the-art in a number of different electronic fields. There are many open source or low-cost tools usable for designing circuits with the newest microcontrollers and other components. However, many of these parts are so small or have the connections underneath or have so many ultra fine-pitch pins that they are simply not possible to assemble without professional equipment.
We want to support this type of innovation, said Duane Benson, Screaming Circuits marketing manager. By making our assembly services more accessible to these groups, they can build more advanced, more compact and more reliable designs. Under this program, Screaming Circuits will offer discounts on assembly services to selected organizations.
The program is open to University-based or non-profit teams that are dedicated to pushing the envelope and seriously advancing the state of robotics, communications, control or other similar 21st century technologies. If qualified and approved for sponsorship, we may be able to offer one or more of the following services: discounts on assembly labor, technical expertise, connections or publicity. Spots are limited. For more information, go to the website at www.screamingcircuits.com/about-us/newsletter.aspx
About Screaming Circuits
Screaming Circuits issues quotes and takes and processes online quick-turn prototype pc board assembly orders for customers nationwide at www.screamingcircuits.com. We can assemble kitted, turn-key and RoHS designs. With automated ordering, live phone support, an on-time guarantee and a 10% first-order discount, Screaming Circuits is a full-service Internet-based contract manufacturer.
Screaming Circuits was formed in 2003 as a quick-turn prototype division of MEC Northwest, a privately held ISO 9000 certified contract manufacturer, offering design and turnkey production volume assembly services to blue chip OEMs. For more information, visit Screaming Circuits on the web at www.screamingcircuits.com.
MEC Northwest and Milwaukee Electronics Companies (MEC) have been in business for more than 50 years. While Screaming Circuits specializes in quick-turn and prototype to low-volume production needs, MEC Northwest and MEC provide volume manufacturing, design and layout services. Once the prototype board is complete, MEC Northwest can build production-level quantities of a circuit board.
Trademarks
Screaming Circuits, and the Screaming Circuits logo are registered trademarks of Screaming Circuits, a division of Milwaukee Electronics Companies. MEC, MEC Northwest and Milwaukee Electronics Companies are trademarks of Milwaukee Electronics Companies. Eagle Layout Editor is a trademark of CadSoft Computer GmbH.
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Saturday, July 15, 2006
Industry Standards Set in Growing Flexible Printed Circuit Board Market
Advanced Circuits Sets Industry Standard in Growing Flexible Printed Circuit Board MarketLeading printed circuit board manufacturer brings user tools and flex board turn time in five days guaranteed.
Aurora, Colo. (PRWEB) July 15, 2006 -- Advanced Circuits, the countrys leading source for quick-turn printed circuit boards (PCB), today announced a five day guaranteed lead time for flexible circuit board delivery. In the printed circuit board industry that is rapidly growing, Advanced Circuits is working to meet the increased PCB demand with optimal customer satisfaction.
According to DKN Research, the global flex board market will see a 12.6 percent annual volume growth and a 10.9 percent revenue increase through 2010.
Increasing Demand For Printed Circuit Boards
This projected growth can be accredited to the ever growing number of new electronic devices making it to market that demand the unique features of flex circuit boards including reduced packaging size and higher reliability. In addition, the decreasing cost of purchasing flex circuits make this option more cost effective.
Five Day Lead Time Guaranteed On PCB Orders
By guaranteeing a five day lead time, we are saving our customers a very valuable commodity time. It is typical in the flex board industry for lead time to take two to six weeks, which does not sufficiently accommodate the time-sensitive demands our customers are dealing with, said John Yacoub, president and CEO of Advanced Circuits. We know that our customers time is valuable and we are doing everything we can to ensure that as the industry grows we deliver the highest quality and best services available.
How To Avoid Common Mistakes in Flex Design
In addition to its quick-turn delivery, Advanced Circuits provides valuable tools for flex board design engineers including design tips, design guidelines and flex circuit diagrams. The 10 Most Common Mistakes in Flex Design, one of these tools, is a list of potential design errors and a popular resource on Advanced Circuits website. It provides engineers with guidance on how to avoid common errors, thus avoiding costly delays and ensuring on time shipment.
Flex Circuits
Flexible printed circuits are designed to be flexible and durable for projects with fine line traces, high-density circuitry, high temperatures and space restrictions. Flex circuits are primarily used to accommodate extremely small areas, a need that is most commonly seen in industries such as medical electronics, military, aerospace, disc drive/storage and optics. However, as products are becoming smaller, many more industries are using flex circuits for their products.
About Advanced Circuits - PCB Manufacturer in Colorado
Since 1989, Advanced Circuits has been a leading printed circuit board manufacturer specializing in engineering prototypes and quick-turn production boards with the industrys best on-time shipping record. Unlike other printed circuit board companies, Advanced Circuits combines real-time online service with personalized customer care. Customers can talk to a live representative, or go online to get quotes, place orders and check status 24 hours a day. In addition, the company offers free design for manufacturability checks, providing results within minutes, at http://www.FreeDFM.com. Advanced Circuits has no minimum order requirements and specializes in expedited services including same-day and weekend turns. For more information, visit http://www.4pcb.com or call us at 800-979-4PCB
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Julia Levine
VisiTech PR
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Tuesday, July 11, 2006
ExactSeek Finally Becomes Viable Search Alternative, Maybe...
ExactSeek Releases Beta Of New Search Engine TechnologyWith a feature set designed to dig deeper for information, ExactSeek becomes a viable search alternative.
New York, NY (PRWEB) July 11, 2006 -- ExactSeek announced the long awaited beta of its new search engine technology. Today's beta release sets the stage for ExactSeek's public testing phase where end users and web site owners can test the system and provide suggestions and feedback on the new search technology. The index contains over 100,000,000 documents and web site submissions are being accepted.
The new search engine will index web content and documents from trusted sources to minimize index spam. It also features new personalization options, news search, weblog search, image search, a categorized directory, and other key features.
Today's beta release highlights a number of innovative search tools:
- Personalization of searches by selecting categories of interest. This boosts the relevancy status of listings in the search index by matching them to the searcher's pre-selected categories.
- "Results with Searches" allows searchers to search on the web sites contained in ExactSeek's index to dig deeper for information.
- "Results with Forms" gives searchers the ability to locate forms on web sites which may be relevant to obtaining more information from that web site.
- Advanced search features which include duplicate results filtering, the ability to narrow your search query and a cached version of the web page/document that was indexed.
- "Safe Search" filtering. Filters out potentially objectionable content from the search results.
- News Search which is consistently updated with the latest headlines.
- Weblog Search bringing you the hottest topics of discussion from around the web.
Mel Strocen, CEO of ExactSeek said, "This beta release is a culmination of over 12 months of work. It took a heavy investment of time, knowledge, and money to make it possible. Like any beta software it's certainly not perfect. However, this is why we decided to open it up to the public. We want to gauge reaction and gather suggestions on what we need to do better. Our goal is to fulfill the needs of search users. Their feedback will play a pivotal role in our new technology's development."
ExactSeek's beta search is available at http://www.exactseek.com
About ExactSeek
The ExactSeek search engine and directory is a division of Jayde Online, Inc. The new ExactSeek search engine encompasses over 100 Million documents and indexes the web for the most authoritative sources of information. ExactSeek was founded in 2002 and has offices in Winnipeg, Canada and San Jose, California.
For more information visit: http://www.exactseek.com
Contact Information:
Joseph M. Holcomb
ExactSeek.com
Public and Media Relations Director
http://www.exactseek.com
408.323.1750
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Saturday, July 08, 2006
Ethernet Controller PMC Supports Four 10/100 Ports for Embedded Systems
Quad Ethernet Controller PMC from Technobox Supports Four 10/100 Ports for Embedded Systems
The Technobox 4435 Quad Ethernet PMC supports four Ethernet connections over twisted pair media. Built around Intel 82551ER Ethernet controllers, the 4435 offers full-duplex operation at 10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s speeds.
Lumberton, NJ, July 08, 2006 --(PR.COM)-- Technobox a leading manufacturer of PCI Mezzanine Cards (PMC), Tools and Adapters, is now marketing one of its newest PMC designs, the Quad 10/100-TX Mb/s Ethernet Adapter with Front Panel I/O (P/N 4435). The 4435 supports four Ethernet connections over twisted pair media. Built around Intel 82551ER Ethernet controllers that provide an integrated media access controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY), the 4435 offers full-duplex operation at 10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s speeds. Connection to the 32-bit, 66 MHz PCI bus is through a PLX 6150B bridge, allowing each 82551ER controller to appear as an independent controller on the primary side of the bridge. Transformer based electrical isolation is provided between the 82551ER controllers and the four corresponding RJ 45 front panel connectors.
The 4435 lists for $459.00. Quantity discounts are available. The card is available for immediate shipment.
A high resolution image is available online at:
www.technobox.com/4435TransHiRes.jpg
For more information regarding the 4435 or any Technobox product, contact Larry Reilly, Sales & Marketing, Technobox, 140 Mount Holly Bypass, Unit 1, Lumberton, NJ 08048, USA.
Tel: 609-267-8988
Fax: 609-261-1011
e-mail: info@technobox.com
Web site: www.technobox.com.
About Technobox
Technobox has been specializing in PMC solutions since the introduction of the IEEE 1386-1 standards for the PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) concept in 1993. Established in 1989, the company is highly regarded for its excellence in electronics engineering, particularly in custom board-level architectures.
Technobox has been at the forefront of PMC design, offering a comprehensive assortment of modules, including the industry's leading line of development tools and adapters. The company maintains a variety of PMCs for off-the-shelf purchase and welcomes custom design projects, offering consultation services, board design, and fabrication, to satisfy unique requirements that cannot be fulfilled with more generic solutions. Customized solutions encompass a range of form factors, not just PMCs. Technobox has developed numerous proprietary designs for VME, Compact PCI, and PC/104, as well as development kits and custom demonstration boards for IC vendors to showcase the latest chip technologies.
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Technobox, Inc.
Larry Reilly
609-267-8988
larry@technobox.com
www.technobox.com
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
New Technology Has Simplified Creation Of Electronic Circuits
SchmartBoard Releases ez Boards for Discrete ComponentsSchmartBoard, the developer of a new technology that has significantly simplified the creation of electronic circuits for hobbyists, students and electronic engineers, has released two new boards that address tiny discrete surface mount components.
Fremont, CA (PRWEB) July 5, 2006 -- SchmartBoard, the developer of a new technology that has significantly simplified the creation of electronic circuits for hobbyists, students and electronic engineers, has released two new boards that address tiny discrete surface mount components.
The first new board (EZ Discrete #1) supports 0201, 0603, 0805, 1206,1210, 1608, 1812, 2010, 2512, & CAES-A, B, and C. The second new board (EZ Discrete #2) supports SOT23-3, 5, 6, SC70-5,6, DPAK, D2PAK, SOT223, TO263-7, SOT89, 0805, 1206, & CASE-A, B, C, D and E. Many of these components are very small and require a magnifying glass to see, let alone hand solder without creating shorts. These new Schmartboards lock the component in place on the board, and are hand-soldered by simply touching the board with the soldering iron next to the component. Because the solder is already on the board, the job is much simpler.
Before the SchmartBoard|ez line of prototyping boards was launched in September 2005 at the DEMO fall show, it required an expert to hand solder most surface mount components. SchmartBoards technology has now made it possible for novices to hand solder some of the most difficult components quickly and flawlessly the first time they pick up a soldering iron. The SchmartBoard|ez family of boards allow engineers, students and hobbyists to hand solder surface mount components and expanded their capabilities in creating electronic circuit projects.
About SchmartBoard (www.schmartboard.com)
SchmartBoard is committed to helping engineers, students, and hobbyists develop electronic circuits faster, easier, and less expensively than previously possible. At SchmartBoard, our three-word mission statement is "Electronics for Everyone". More information is available at http://www.schmartboard.com.
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Monday, July 03, 2006
High Reliability Military Specification Dil Oscillators
New High Reliability Military Specification Dil Oscillators From EuroquartzFrequency control specialist, Euroquartz has launched a new series of military specification clock oscillators for use in aerospace, defence and similar hostile environment applications.
(PRWEB) July 3, 2006 -- Frequency control specialist, Euroquartz has launched a new series of military specification clock oscillators for use in aerospace, defence and similar hostile environment applications.
The new EQXO-2000BM series oscillators are housed in the popular 8 pin dual-in-line (DIL) package and offer frequencies from 30kHz to 70MHz with frequency stability of either +/-100ppm (2100BM types) or +/-50ppm (2050BM models) over the full military temperature range from -55 to +125 Degrees C.
EQXO-2000BM devices feature a custom designed, all-ceramic oscillator substrate and ruggedised three-point crystal mounting system within a hermetically sealed metal package ensuring high reliability. The design specification ensures that these oscillators provide an accurate and reliable source of clock signals regardless of the severity of the environment in which they operate.
For equipment used in space or the upper atmosphere, the EQXO-2000BM series oscillators can be produced in radiation tolerant versions. Designated EQXO-2000BMH, these parts are designed to withstand ionising radiation enabling the oscillators to resist electrical failures for a total radiation dose of 40krad(SI).
Specifications include calibration tolerance of +/-10 to +/-25ppm at 25 Degrees C, 5.0V DC +/-10% supply voltage, CMOS output, 50pF/10 TTL loads, ageing of +/-3ppm maximum in first year and output wave symmetry of 45/55%.
Full screening of components in accordance with MIL-O-55310C, Class B is available to special order.
With annual turnover of £3.5million and a current growth rate of 12.5% per annum, Euroquartz group provides major OEMs with a global manufacturing and supply facility for all types of quartz crystals, oscillators, filters and frequency control products.
For more information, please contact: Euroquartz Ltd/Frequency Products Ltd, Blacknell Lane Industrial Estate, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7HE, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1460 230000, Fax: +44 (0)1460 230001
Web: http://www.euroquartz.co.uk
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