FMG Electronics Appointed UK And Ireland Representative For Red Rocket inc
September 2009
FMG Electronics has been appointed distribution partner for Red Rocket inc.. Designers of the award winning EOS brand of power supplies and power solution products. The company serves over 3,000 OEMs worldwide in the industrial, medical, audio/video, data storage, data-networking, telecommunications and computing markets. Read more.
FMG Electronics Appointed UK And Ireland Representative For Vox Power Ltd.
August 2009
Recently FMG Electronics has been appointed distribution partner for Vox Power. Vox Power design and deliver switch mode power supplies, specialising in: miniature, high power, in-system-re configurable PSU's. Read more. Vox Power website.
Accelerate Time-to-Market for System Control Applications with New MachXO Control Development Kit
July 2009
Lattice have released a new system control solution board. Temperature and current monitoring, power supply sequencing, reset distribution and fan control are typical board diagnostic functions used in system control designs. The new MachXO Control Development Kit provides you with a platform for rapidly prototyping these functions.
The kit features the MachXO LCMXO2280 device, the Power Manager II ispPAC-POWR1014A device, 2Mbit SPI Flash memory, 1 Mbit SRAM, interface to a 16 x 2 LCD panel, SD and CompactFlash memory sockets, fan circuit, current and voltage sensor circuits, USB connector (JTAG, RS232), and several LEDs and switches. Full Story..
FMG Has Been Appointed UK And Ireland Representative For Crystal Manufacturer Daishinku Corporation (KDS)
June 2009
Daishinku has gained a global reputation for its undisputed
technology and quality control in the field of crystal devices
and resonators due to innovation efforts from synthetic quartz
crystals to the finished product. The company has 100 designers
becoming the leader in minitutiation of crystals (2016 currently
the smallest package). Find out more about KDS Daishinku
on the website here.
Lattice Release ECP3: Industry’s Lowest-Power, Highest-Value FPGA in Production Today
Utilizing an ultra low power, cost-optimized 65-nm process
FPGA architecture, LatticeECP3 extends the functionality of prior generation
families to new levels and provides enhanced features at a fraction of
the power consumption and cost of competing devices. Full story...
Lattice Announces Ultra-Low Phase Noise, Zero-Delay Buffer Clock Family
Feb 2009
Lattice is pleased to announce the new ispClock5400D family
of differential clock distribution ICs, featuring the CleanClock ultra-low
phase noise PLL. The
ispClock5400D family contains the six-output ispClock5406D
and ten-output ispClock5410D. The FlexiClock output section of the ispClock5400D
devices
supports multiple logic standards and dual skew control features. Full
story...
Lattice Announce New Low Cost MachXO Reference Design
Feb 2009
Accelerate Your Design Time with New MachXO Reference Designs and Mini Development
Kit
15 new reference designs and a new $59 Mini Development Kit
are ideal for prototyping high-volume, cost-sensitive low-density applications.
Full story...
GreenPeak selected as 2009 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer
Dec 2008
FMG are proud to announce Greenpeak's selection as a World Economic Technology Pioneer. This is futher recognition for the company focused on developing life-changing technology and innovation which has the potential for long-term impact on business and society lean more.
Lattice Release 4X4mm csBGA MAC4000ZE CLD
Dec 2008
Lattice's low-power ispMACH 4000ZE CPLD is now available in ultra chip scale BGA packages that offer a 36% smaller footprint - perfect for space-constrained, hand-held applications learn more.
Maxim Release a Dual, SiGe, High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch
Dec 2008
Lowest Noise, Highest Linearity 1700MHz to 2200MHz Dual, SiGe Mixer for DCS/PCS,
CDMA, WCDMA, and LTE Base Stations, Featuring Superior IIP3,
NF, and 2RF-2LO Performance. Outstanding 2RF-2LO performance
of 79dBc and 3RF-3LO performance
of 91dBc eases the filtering requirements of close-in harmonics,
thus leading
to simpler and more cost-effective filter designs learn more.
Greenpeak Release Enterprise Development Kit
Nov 08
Greenpeak release the latest Enterprise development kit for their GP500 802.15.4 transceiver, reducing development time and time to market. The GP500C development kit for integrators contains reference designs with integrated energy harvesting designs and focus on the GP500C's key functions like ultra low power features, energy harvesting interfaces and antenna diversity learn more.
Varta Release High Energy NiMH Button Cells for Bluetooth Applications
Nov 2008
The V70HE cell out of the new High Energy family of Ni-MH button
cells from VARTA Microbattery is specially designed for high
energy density, low weight, high stability as required by wireless
applications. Next
generation of Bluetooth chipsets for mono headsets require
voltage levels of 2.2-2.4V and open the door for high power,
low cost Ni-MH button cell
solutions learn more.
Varta Releases High Capacity, High Energy, safe and reliable battery solutions for long lasting energy supply in Lithium-Manganese Technology.
Nov 2008
The new CRamic family with cells available from sizes 1/2AA, 2/3AA to AA gives extended lifetime with enhanced reliability over more than 15 years in typical applications like Electricity Meters as well as Home and Office Security applications learn more.
Maxim Release Industry's Most Accurate Current Limiter in Tiny 1.4mm x 1.8mm
Nov 2008
Maxim announced the release of MAX4995A, MAX4995AF, MAX4995AL, MAX4995B, MAX4995C 50mA to 600mA Programmable Current-Limit Switches. Twice the current limit accuracy than the competition. Soft-start limits in-rush current. Autoretry reduces microprocessor overhead learn more
Pulse Expands Ethernet Cage Options with its SFP 1x10 Cage
Sept 2008
Pulse, a Technitrol (NYSE: TNL) Company, a worldwide leader
in electronic component and subassembly design and manufacturing,
introduces
a 1x10, small form-factor pluggable (SFP) cage for use in Ethernet
equipment such as blade servers, switches, routers, and add/drop
multiplexers. The SFPCAGE006-L cage is used for connecting
transceivers and shielding
them from electromagnetic interference (EMI). Its high port
density results in cost savings for Pulse customers. The new
cage is the first on the market
with 10 ports. Prior to this 1x10 cage, the highest-density
ganged SFP cage configuration was 1x6 learn
more.
Astrodyne Announce Expansion of Low Power LED Lighting Drivers
Sept 2008
Astrodyne’s Series of LED lighting drivers are designed to provide complete indoor/outdoor installation-ready DC power for any LED lighting application. One of the most attractive and important benefits of LED lighting technology is its energy efficiency. However, to maximize LED lighting system efficiency and reliability, the power source - the lifeblood of the LED - must be equally energy efficient. Typical applications include LED signage, channel, backlighting, decorative, architectural and border lighting. Other applications include stage and theater, orientation/pathway, video/data display lighting, small scale moving signs and commercial electronic LED displays, learn more.
On/Off
Pushbutton Controller for Simpler, Lower-Cost Switching Solutions (Nasdaq;MXIM)
Sept 2008
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX16054, a pushbutton on/off controller with debounce circuitry
and ±15kV ESD protection. This device features state memory
that causes the output state to latch after the switch is released/opened,
thereby allowing normally open switches to act as on/off switches.
Enabling simpler, lower-cost switches with on/off capability,
the MAX16054 is ideal for handheld devices, portable
electronics, set-top boxes, portable instrumentation, and white
goods learn
more.
Industry's First Integrated Signal Converter for Automotive Adaptive Cruise Control(Nasdaq;MXIM)
Sept 2008
Maxim
Integrated Products announce a 4-Channel, 16-Bit, Simultaneous Sampling ADCs with PGA, Filter, and
8-/12-Bit Dual-Stage DAC.
This reduces design complexity with less components and smaller
board space learn
more.
PLX Launches Industry's First PCI Express Switches With Integrated DMA (NASDAQ; PLXT)
Aug 2008
PLX today announced three powerful new PCIe switch devices
with a innovative architecture that features an integrated
direct memory access (DMA) engine. Each switch provides four
DMA channels to support the high
data rates required in storage systems, servers, networking,
control plane and embedded markets. By offloading the DMA
function typically required of the processor, PLX's DMA-capable
switches increase
system
performance and create a wide range of new options for next-generation
PCIe designs learn
more.
Sonitron Announce Ceramic Speaker Evaluation Kit
Aug 2008
Sonitron announce a new Demo Kit to demonstrate their new flat PiezoCeramic speakers. Sonitron's new SPS range of speakers has involved a decade of research and development producing a world leading low power process. Today's portable devices need smaller, thinner, more power-efficient electronic components. Cellular phones have become so thin that the dynamic speaker is now the limiting factor in how thin manufacturers can make their handsets. The ceramic, or piezoelectric, speaker is quickly emerging as a viable alternative to the dynamic speaker. These ceramic speakers can deliver competitive sound pressure levels (SPL's) in a thin and compact package, thus potentially replacing traditional voice-coil dynamic speakers. The kit includes a reference design which employs a MAX9788 Class G amplifier to drive the speaker. Please contact us for more information.
Greenpeak - A quiet revolution – Redefining sense and control networks
Aug 2008
Greenpeak founder Cees Links and CEO discusses “maintenance free, wireless control networks”. For widespread adoption of wireless sense and control products; Ease of use and Reliability are essential. GreenPeak’s battery-free, self-installing wireless solutions address both of these requirements. Unlike competitive solutions, GreenPeak provides a true wireless solution free of data cabling, power cabling and batteries. This unique approach makes wireless networks easier to install while enhancing reliability and eliminating maintenance-prone, environmentally unfriendly batteries learn more.
PLX ExpressLane™ Gen 2 PCI Express compliant Switches (NASDAQ; PLXT)
Aug 2008
ExpressLane™ PCI Express Gen 2 Switches offer the highest performance, Dual Cast, Read Pacing, lowest latency, lowest power consumption, integrated non-transparency, integrated Hot-Plug support, small flip-chip packaging and highly flexible configurations up to x16. PLX updated product table is now available.
Maxim Delivers the Highest Performance End-to-End Solutions for Wireless Infrastructure (Nasdaq;MXIM)
Aug 2008
Building on their current wireless infrastructure portfolio, Maxim have release a new high-linearity, dual-channel, down conversion mixer. The MAX19985A is designed to provide approximately 8.7dB gain, +25.5dBm of IIP3, and 9.0dB of noise figure for 700MHz to 1000MHz diversity receiver applications. With an optimised LO frequency range of 900MHz to 1300MHz, this mixer is ideal for high-side LO injection architectures in the cellular and new 700MHz bands. Low-side LO injection is supported by the MAX19985, which is pin-pin and functionally compatible with the MAX19985A learn more.
Oxford Semiconductor Release Consumer Network-Attached and Direct-Attached Storage Solution-on-a-chip
July 2008
Aimed at the emerging personal shared network-attached storage (NAS) market,
Oxford introduced the highly integrated OXE810x NAS platform,
designed for bridging between Ethernet and up to two serial
advanced technology attachments (SATA) hard disks.
The company also introduced the OXUFS936x RAID platform,
a universal interface (i.e. USB2.0/FireWire/eSATA) to SATA digital storage and retrieval device with integrated
hardware RAID controller for direct-attached storage (DAS) devices
learn more.
Maxim Announce Highly Integrated LVDS Serializer / Deserializer(Nasdaq;MXIM)
July 2008
The MAX9257/MAX9258 LVDS serializer / deserializer eliminates
the need for separate external CAN or LIN control interface.
It features programmable parallel data width, parallel
clock frequency range, spread spectrum, and pre-emphasis. An integrated
control
channel transfers data bi-directionally at power-up during
video blanking
over the same differential pair used
for video data. This feature eliminates the need for external
CAN or LIN interface for diagnostics or programming. The
clock is recovered from input serial data at MAX9258, hence
eliminating the need for an
external reference clock,
learn
more.
PLX Broadens PCI Express Gen 2 Portfolio With Low-Lane-Count Switches (NASDAQ; PLXT)
June 2008
PLX, the leading global supplier of PCI Express® (PCIe®) switch and bridge silicon,
recently announced two new PLX® ExpressLane™ PCIe Gen 2 switches with low lane counts: the PEX 8604
(four lanes, four ports), PEX 8606 (six lanes, six ports).
The two switches deliver all the unique features available in their higher-lane-count siblings,
including the exclusive PLX performancePAK™ and visionPAK™ suites, non-transparency ports,
smallest package footprints, and low power requirements.
These new low-lane-count PCIe Gen 2 switches are ideal for price-sensitive,
mass-production market segments such as set-top boxes, DVRs and multi-function printers.
learn more.
FMG Announces A Unique Device From Maxim Integrated Products (Nasdaq;MXIM)
June 2008
MAX8625A is the worlds only step up and down converter regulator
intended to power digital logic systems. It gives a fixed 3.3V or adjustable
o/p while the input can vary from 2.5V to 5.5V ~@ 0.8A. Available in 14
pin TDFN package ,
it is suitable for battery powered systems such as MP3 players,
PDA's and Smartphones.
FMG Has Been Appointed UK And Ireland Representative For GreenPeak Technologies
June 2008
GreenPeak is a leader in battery-free communication technology for wireless sense and control applications.
The technology utilizes energy-harvesting to facilitate battery-free operation in a totally wireless environment,
without the need for either communications or power connectivity.
They offer a unique solution for wire free data collection targeted at areas such as gas detection building and energy
monitoring systems.
Lattice Enhances Its Wireless Base Station Solutions Portfolio (Nasdaq ; LSCC)
June 2008
Lattice
Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced the availability of three new Intellectual Property
(IP) core and reference design products targeting the wireless communications
market. The products include RF/IF processing functionality, as well as
upgraded support for industry-standard base station connectivity protocols.
The designs are optimised to run on the LatticeECP2M™ FPGA family in order
to provide complete, low cost wireless base station solutions. Learn More.
Lattice Semiconductor Release The Lowest Powered CPLD Family In industry
May 2008
Lattice announced
its new, ultra low power Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLD), the
1.8-volt ispMACH® 4000ZE family. This second-generation in-system programmable CPLD family is ideal for low
power, high volume portable applications, with typical standby current as
low as 10µA. The cost optimised and feature rich ispMACH 4000ZE devices
offer ultra-small, space saving chip scale Ball Grid Array (csBGA) package
options, a new Power Guard feature that provides ultra-low system power,
and new system integration capabilities, including an on-chip user oscillator
and timer. The ispMACH 4000ZE family will be offered in four logic densities,
from 32 to 256 macrocells. Samples of the first two devices, the 32-macrocell
ispMACH 4032ZE and the 64-macrocell ispMACH 4064ZE, are available now. Learn More.
Lattice Announces uClinux Support For Open Source Embedded Systems Design (Nasdaq ; LSCC)
February 2008
Lattice expands its commitment to open source embedded system design by releasing an implementation of the uClinux Operating System (OS) targeted for its LatticeMico32™ embedded soft core processor. The new OS support allows developers to rapidly implement control systems in a design flow that builds on Lattice's open source embedded solutions approach. Learn More.