January 23, 2006
Free E-Waste Collection Event in South Pasadena: January 27th and 28th
trueCycle, Inc. and Holy Family Church, South Pasadena, to host a two-day recycling event January, 27th - 28th, 2006. The event is open to the public. Donations dropped off at the Holy Family Recycling Drive are tax deductible. Proceeds will benefit the Holy Family Giving Bank and Community Services.
Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) January 23, 2006 -- trueCycle, Inc. and Holy Family Church, South Pasadena, will host a two-day recycling event January, 27th - 28th, 2006. The event is open to the public. Donations dropped off at the Holy Family Recycling Drive are tax deductible. Proceeds will benefit the Holy Family Giving Bank and Community Services.
Because most consumers don't know where to take their obsolete electronics, the refuse from discarded electronic products often ends up in landfills or incinerators instead of being recycled. In a recent interview, Todd Hill, founder and CEO of trueCycle, Inc., said, "The improper disposal of end-of-life electronics, called e-waste, is the world's fastest growing waste problem. Rapidly evolving technology has produced a culture of disposable electronics, with replacement often easier and less costly than repair."
Electronic computer equipment is generally a complicated assembly of more than one thousand materials, many of which are highly toxic. Substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, brominated flame retardants and PVC plastics can cause significant risks to human health, wildlife, and the environment when e-waste ends up in landfills.
Todd Hill, a technology expert who sits on numerous National Councils for the EPA, believes local collection events serve the community in several ways. "trueCycle is pleased to provide consumers with a convenient, and responsible way to dispose of obsolete electronics while supporting community services. These events raise awareness about hazards associated with improper storage and disposal of electronic devices and give consumers appropriate alternatives."
Only electronic items from the following list will be accepted at
this event:
Monitors & Televisions
Desktop & Laptop Computers
Workstations & Servers
Printers & Copiers & Fax Machines
Cell Phones & PDAs
Scanners & Cameras
Radios & Stereos
LAN & Peripheral Cards
Mice & Keyboards
Who: trueCycle, Inc. and Holy Family Church of So. Pasadena
(626) 799-8908
What: Holy Family Electronics Recycling Drive
Where: Holy Family Church, St. Joseph Center, Fremont Avenue,
South Pasadena,CA 91030. Parking lot behind St. Joseph Center,
at the corner of Fremont Ave. and Oak St.
When: Friday, Jan. 27, 2006 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A California Authorized e-waste recycler with corporate offices in Pasadena and operations facilities in Victorville and Placerville, trueCycle, Inc. provides environmentally responsible e-waste solutions for government agencies, corporations, healthcare organizations, and other waste handlers, nationwide.
Note: Todd Hill is available for interviews. Contact Marie Oser,
805-446-2908.
CONTACT: for trueCycle, Inc.
Todd Hill, 866.668.1888
http://www.truecycle.com
SOURCE: trueCycle, Inc.
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AdvanceWare Makes Personal Contact Paramount in New AdvanceCare Customer Service & Support Program
AdvanceWare Solutions Inc. is implementing a new ground breaking approach to software customer support. AdvanceCare bucks the trend towards web based, self service support programs favored by most companies and makes personal customer contact its cornerstone.
New York, NY (PRWEB) January 22, 2006 -- AdvanceWare Solutions Inc., announced the launch of its AdvanceCare customer service and support program today. AdvanceCare has been designed to address concerns of small and medium sized businesses when they are considering a software purchase.
“Its no secret that support is a key factor in choosing an application. With AdvanceCare we’re pushing out support to our customers and not just waiting for them to come to us” said Gary Durbach AdvanceWare’s CEO.
AdvanceCare bucks the trend towards web based, self service support programs favored by most companies and puts personal customer contact at its core. “We know from experience that putting a ‘live person’ into the service and support equation as early as possible makes for faster more efficient implementations and a more rapid ROI for our customers” said Anthony Lipschitz, EVP Business Development.
Integral to the AdvanceCare program is regular scheduled contact with new users of AdvancePro. Throughout their first year of use the AdvanceCare team will be making regularly scheduled calls to each one to uncover any gaps in their utilization of AdvancePro or difficulties they’ve had in adopting the software. AdvanceWare feels that this proactive approach will ensure that each customer realizes maximum value from AdvancePro and are exceeding their purchase objectives in the shortest possible time.
About AdvanceWare Solutions Inc.
The company was founded in 1997 with the goal developing an enterprise class inventory and order management system that could adopted and afforded by the small and medium sized business. In 2005 they released version 5.0 of AdvancePro whose performance and feature set truly rivaled that of systems costing tens of thousands of dollars more.
For more information on AdvanceWare and the AdvanceCare program go to: www.advanceware.net
To schedule an interview with AdvanceWare’s executive team please contact Tim Holmes.
Contact: Tim Holmes
Director, Marketing & Communications
Telephone: 416 361 6036 x 208
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Belden Brilliance® Shipboard Cables Deliver High-End Performance; Full Line is ABS Approved, RoHS Compliant
Belden CDT Electronics Division, a world leader in the development of specialty cable products for the industrial, commercial, broadcast and residential markets, recently unveiled its full line of Brilliance Shipboard cables for audio, video, security, networking and control applications.
Richmond, IN (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 20, 2006 -- Belden CDT Electronics Division, a world leader in the development of specialty cable products for the industrial, commercial, broadcast and residential markets, recently unveiled its full line of Brilliance Shipboard cables for audio, video, security, networking and control applications. The new Shipboard cables provide easy installation using standard connectors and established installation techniques, and carry Belden's exclusive 10-Year Warranty.
The new line is comprised of top-performing Belden Brilliance® DataTwist® and Classic Design cables that have low smoke, zero halogen jackets. The series also includes a selection of all-dielectric fiber optic cables. Using these components, commercial and private owners can configure a fully certified cabling system that provides top quality performance in a variety of shipboard applications. The cables fully comply with all applicable industry standards (IEEE 45 and applicable sections of IEC 60092-376 for low smoke and zero halogen), and are designed and manufactured in compliance with the European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC, 27-Jan-2003) to meet global environmental standards.
Even more important, Belden is currently the only cable manufacturer to offer a complete line of cables approved by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for use in demanding marine applications. The ABS is the leading international classification society devoted to promoting the security of life, property and the marine environment through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine-related facilities. With ABS approval, no additional special approvals or insurance company exceptions are required for Belden Shipboard cable system installations.
For more information about Belden Shipboard Cables, contact Belden CDT Electronics Division, P.O. Box 1980, Richmond, Indiana 47375, or call 1-800-BELDEN-4 to request New Product Bulletin NP222. FAX: 765-983-5294. Or visit the Web site: www.belden.com.
About Belden CDT Electronics Division
Belden CDT Electronics Division, a unit of Belden CDT Inc., is a leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of cable products for the entertainment, residential, industrial and security markets. It also provides highly engineered products for both the aerospace and automotive markets. Belden CDT Electronics Division is headquartered in Richmond, Indiana, it has manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe and distribution centers in the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Australia and the Netherlands. A majority of Belden's manufacturing, engineering and support functions are registered to the International Organization for Standardization.
Belden CDT Inc., formed in July 2004 through the merger of Belden Inc. and Cable Design Technologies Corp., is one of the largest U.S.-based manufacturers of high-speed electronic cables and focuses on products for the specialty electronics and data networking markets, including connectivity.
Contacts:
Belden CDT Electronics Division
Frank Stone
1-800-BELDEN-4
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January 20, 2006
CISCO's Brillwater to Keynote at Global Business Council’s Spring 2006 Conference
Announcing Speakers at the Global Business Council's Spring 2006 Conference.
Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) January 20, 2006 -– The International Microelectronics And Packaging Society (IMAPS) is pleased to announce that Mark Brillhart, Director of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, CISCO Systems will give the Keynote Address at the Global Business Council Spring Conference – GBC ’06, March 19 & 20, 2006, immediately preceding the Device Packaging Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Brillhart heads a stellar line-up that includes E. Jan Vardaman, President, TechSearch International, Maniam Alagaratnam, VP of Package Development, LSI Logic, Bill McClean, President, IC Insights, Dr. Jonathan Harris, President, CMC Interconnect, Lee Smith, Senior Director of Business Development, Amkor, Marlene Bourne, Principal Analyst, Bourne Research, Jack Browne, Technical Director, Microwaves and RF and Michael Lebby, Executive Director, Optoelectronics Industry Development Agency (OIDA.)
“The quality of the speakers and presentations for GBC ’06 makes this event a “must’ for anyone interested in keeping current on the trends and future of the microelectronics packaging marketplace worldwide,” stated Laurie S. Roth of Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Co-Chair of the Global Business Council.
These Sessions will be on March 20. The 2nd Annual GBC Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, March 19, followed by a Reception and the Keynote Address.
Please visit www.imaps.org/gbc to register to attend and join us for a great golf game and a superb program.
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January 19, 2006
CSE Appointed as ABB Low Voltage Strategic Partner
ABB announced at their annual sales conference for strategic industrial distributors on 17th October a new ‘strategic partner award’ for their low voltage products and that CSE Industrial Electrical Distributors has been confirmed as one of the lead partners. At the same time, ABB also announced that for the second year in succession, CSE was the largest ABB low voltage distributor.
(PRWEB) January 19, 2006 -- ABB manufactures a broad range of products for the low voltage market including control gear, installation equipment, power breakers, switch gear, enclosures and the Entrelec terminals range which CSE supplies to its growing customer base.
In addition to the low voltage product range, CSE is also a recognised leader in the distribution of the ABB HVAC drives range which launched to critical acclaim in 2004.
Tony Harris, CSE technical director said “we have worked very closely with ABB for many years and recommend many of their products as the product of choice to our customers. In turn, we are proactive at feeding back what our customers are saying to us – to aid development of the product range, for both our market shares.”
So and So (Dave Evans?) of ABB commented “CSE has long been a strategic partner for ABB and in particular Low Voltage equipment as they work so closely with us. They are actively marketing the quality of the ABB product range and promoting it to their growing customer base”.
He went on to say “this commitment to the ABB brand and range of products has been reflected in their ongoing sales success as the top ABB distributors for the second year in a row.”
Many of the ABB low voltage equipment products are featured on the CSE Distributors web site at www.cse-distributors.co.uk and are available for next day delivery throughout the UK.
Note to Editors
Photo: Tony Harris, Technical Director of CSE Industrial Electrical Distributors and Dave Evans from ABB congratulating CSE on their achievements.
Control Systems and Equipment Ltd
Since it was founded in 1971, CSE Distributors (www.cse-distributors.co.uk) has been providing the industrial electrical industry with a range of electrical products from a range of leading manufacturers including ABB.
For more information contact Tony Harris, 01628 533002.
ABB Ltd
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 103,000 people.
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Informed Buyers, Increased Awareness and Preference, Vigorous R&D Program, Industry Leading Support, Life Cycle Aspects Drive Inpro/Seal To Record Results
Inpro/Seal reports record sales. Attibutes it to an installed product/installation base fast approaching two million; direct customer feedback; a vigorous R & D program; an engineering data bank of over 58,000 designs that assures same day delivery at no extra charge; and an “educate and inform” marketing approach that has lead to a dramatic increase in acceptance for for the Inpro/Seal brand.
ROCK ISLAND, IL (PRWEB) January 18, 2006 -– Inpro/Seal Company, the Rock Island, IL, based manufacturer of bearing isolators reports record sales for calendar year 2005. In addition, the company reports that advance orders, shipments and projections are far ahead of last year.
Dynamics
Though a number of factors come into play, the firm attributes much of this extraordinary success to: an installed product/installation base fast approaching two million; direct customer feedback; a vigorous R & D program; an engineering data bank of over 58,000 designs that assures same day delivery at no extra charge; and an “educate and inform” marketing approach that has lead to a dramatic increase in acceptance for for the Inpro/Seal brand.
Product Enhancements From A Very Active R & D Program
Their R & D program, conducted from the worlds largest campus devoted to bearing isolation technology, continues to develop new products and enhancements to existing products that increase plant productivity with measurable bottom line results. To illustrate how active their R & D is, these are a few examples announced during 2005:
- MGS Motor Grounding Seal - a revolutionary new product that stops the damaging effects caused by destructive residual shaft currents on AC motors. Specifically developed for VFD controlled motor applications, the MGS prevents pitting, fluting, fusion craters and eliminates catastrophic motor failure while permanently protecting bearings from contamination.
- Articulating Powder Seal - Inpro/Seal now offers two sealing solutions the Air Mizer™-PS and the Articulating Air Mizer™- PS™ that provide a positive seal in applications were dry particulates, powders and bulk solids are handled, processed, packaged and stored.
- Oil Mist – significant enhancements and improvements were made to their tried and proven oil mist bearing isolator, renaming it the OM 32 Oil Mist Bearing Isolator Series. The OM 32 is the only known method that solves housekeeping issues to contain and keep stray most from entering the environment.
- VBXX-MT™ Series Bearing Isolators – offers machine tool users protection from coolant, chips, humidity and heat, that can cause spindle malfunction and expensive, unscheduled downtime. The highest performance is assured with a reverse interface that avoids direct impingement of coolant and chips.
- Plus –the only product that protects rolling element bearings on paper machines from the wet end to the dry end; IEEE-841 motors that use bearing isolators as part of their specification and the standard for bearing protection; ad hoc designs for gear boxes, axial shaft movement and one of a kind projects and more.
Important To Educate And Inform
According to David C. Orlowski, President and founder of Inpro/Seal Company and considered by many as the “father” of bearing isolation technology, “More and more lip seal users at the plant maintenance level (and above) have learned that there are misconceptions when it comes to sealing devices and that contact seals are not the only option when it comes to protecting bearings.”
Orlowski continued, “Over the last couple of years, we have conducted extensive research into the use of bearing protection on a market-by-market, application by application basis and found that people wanted to know more about bearing isolators. As a direct result, in 2005 we published a brochure entitled Introduction To Bearing Isolators……A Short Lesson In Bearing Isolation which has become the most successful literature we have ever developed.”
Maintenance People Are Fast Becoming Converts To Bearing Isolators
Orlowski went on to say that, “When lip seals were first introduced more than 70 years ago, they were the only kind of sealing device available. Convenient and inexpensive, they went on to capture a 99% market share. Today, lip seal manufacturers state that at best, they have a median, average life cycle of 1,844 hours or 77 days of operation, though some may survive up to 3,000 hours. This means that, in the real world, lip seals are not meant for heavy duty, industrial applications where rotating equipment is designed to run, uninterrupted for five years. Once end users find out that bearing isolators provide levels of protection unavailable in any kind of bearing protection device with bottom line implications, they get fed up with the 70-year-old technology they had been using and quickly become an Inpro/Seal convert. Another in-demand brochure, Are Lip Seals Obsolete?, provides more in-depth information.
Energy Aspects
Orlowski concluded, “When engaged with a rotating shaft, each contact seal, (lip seal and face seal) consumes, on average, 147 watts of power while operating. To show how significant this is, a plant with 600 operating pumps, can run up annual costs in excess of $117,000 for energy to drive the lip seals. Add to that the costs associated with downtime and you can again see why more and more end users are switching to Inpro/Seal bearing isolators.”
More On Motors
Since the Federal mandate for the use of premium efficiency motors (EPAct) was put into effect, more and more end users have opted for a significantly more reliable IEEE-841 Motor, developed by the Institute of Electrical Engineers. The IEEE-841 standard was written to establish additional guidelines to improve motor reliability, efficiency and performance. A very important feature of these motors is bearing protection. Realizing that the most economical motor is one that runs reliably and the avoidance of a single motor failure more than pays for the entire motor, the IEEE-841 Motor has become an industry standard.
VBXX-D, The Next Generation
When Inpro/Seal introduced their original VBX™ series fifteen years ago, it provided end users with a way to eliminate the root cause of premature equipment failure – contamination entering the bearing environment – while increasing productivity and reliability in the process. Since then, hundreds of thousands have been installed in plants around the world. Today, the VBXX-D the next generation in bearing isolators has taken hold offering the latest and best non-contacting labyrinth sealing technology to improve plant uptime and reliability with an ROI that more than doubles previous results with levels of bearing protection previously unavailable.
Industry Leading Internet Support
Inpro/Seal has also invested heavily into web sites dedicated to the education of bearing isolation technology with much downloadable information. When an end user visits www.inpro-seal.com or www.bearingisolators.com they will find a wealth of information related to both Inpro/Seal and bearing protection, including: specific applications, case histories, data sheets, facts and questions, specifications and more. Interactive spreadsheets include a Cost Justification Worksheet and Contact Seal Energy Consumption Calculator. Simply to complete, an end user merely fills in the blank to calculate ROI and benchmark repair costs.
About Inpro/Seal
Inpro/Seal Company is the originator and the world’s number one manufacturer of bearing isolators, used to protect motor and pump bearings, machine tool spindles, turbines, fans, gear boxes, paper machine rolls and many other types of rotating equipment. Additional applications include the sealing, handling, processing, packing and storage of dry particulates, powders and bulk solids.
Nearly two million of Inpro/Seal’s original bearing isolator designs are in operation in process plants worldwide, where end users continue to report significantly reduced operating costs with increased productivity and reliability. Protected bearings have proven to run 150,000 hours (17 years) or more, eliminating the need for costly maintenance and repair. Documented cases show that a plant can more than double the mean-time-between failure (MTBF) and reduce maintenance costs by at least half, with users reporting an extremely high ROI.
As the recognized global leader in bearing isolator technology, Inpro products are marketed to the aerospace, automotive, petroleum, refining, nuclear, power generation, metalworking, food processing, grain processing, chemical, water, wastewater treatment, metalworking, hydrocarbon processing, HVAC, pulp and paper, mining, mineral, ore processing and general industrial markets.
Signoff
For more information on Inpro/Seal Bearing Isolators, including “Introduction To Bearing Isolators”, “Are Lip Seals Obsolete?” or a complete CD interactive package, contact: Terri Hageman at: Inpro/Seal Company, P.O. Box 3940, Rock Island, Illinois 61204. Phone numbers are: (800) 447-0524 or (309) 787-4971. Fax number is: (309) 787-6114. Website: www.inpro-seal.com or www.bearingisolators.com
Inpro/Seal®, the Inpro/Seal logo and other Inpro/Seal marks are registered® names owned by Inpro/Seal. Air Mizer™- PS; Air Mizer™- PS; Articulating Air Mizer™- PS; Motor Grounding Seal (MGS) ™: OM 32™; STS™; VBX™; VBXX ™; VBXX-D™; VBX-S™; VBX-H™; VBXX-D™ and other trademarks are the property of Inpro/Seal. For more information about Inpro/Seal and its products, visit the Company's web site at www.inpro-seal.com or its companion site www.bearingisolators.com
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January 17, 2006
QSI Offers Qlarity™ Objects Allowing Their Graphic Terminals to Communicate with Mitsubishi FX-Brand PLC Controllers
QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface and mobile data terminals, has created a Qlarity™ library of objects to communicate with Mitsubishi FX-brand PLC controllers with serial communication modules. This new object library allows Mitsubishi customers to utilize QSI’s Qlarity family of graphic operator interface terminals. QSI has compiled an application note to assist in configuring the controllers.
Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) January 17, 2006 -- QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface and mobile data terminals, has created a Qlarity™ library of objects to communicate with Mitsubishi FX-brand PLC controllers with serial communication modules. This new object library allows Mitsubishi customers to utilize QSI’s Qlarity family of graphic operator interface terminals. QSI has compiled an application note to assist in configuring the controllers. To obtain this documentation and support files, please visit http://www.qsicorp.com/appnotes.html.
“With the new Mitsubishi FX library, a graphical interface for an FX controller can be created in a short period of time using a variety of objects and display options,” said Ron Lloyd, Application Engineer for QSI Corporation. “This is a great enhancement to our product line, benefiting both Mitsubishi FX PLC users and QSI.”
Modules using the FX communication protocol include: FX3U-232-BD, FX2N-232-BD, FX1N-232-BD. QSI’s Qlarity library for the Mitsubishi FX-brand PLCs uses the FX communication protocol commands: Batch Read of Bit Device (BR), Batch Read of Word Device (WR), Batch Write of Bit Device (BW), and Batch Write of Word Device (WR). Once the controller is configured using Mitsubishi’s GX Developer, it can communicate with the serial module using the FX communication protocol.
Qlarity™ (pronounced Clarity) is an object-based terminal programming language used on QSI Corporation’s graphic terminals (QTERM-G55, QTERM-G70, QTERM-G75 and QTERM-Z60). Designing a simple control panel interface or a complete stand-alone application has never been easier. The ability to use pre-defined objects, edit existing objects or author your own objects, provides flexibility to the novice and expert alike. Qlarity Foundry™, a PC-based design tool, provides a Windows® environment for screen creation, application simulation, debugging and downloading to the Qlarity-based terminal. To learn more about Qlarity, visit http://www.qlarity.com. To learn more about QSI’s Qlarity-based graphic terminals, visit http://www.qsicorp.com/qlarity_hardware.html. Graphic images of the QSI’s Qlarity-based terminals can be downloaded from http://images.qsicorp.com.
About QSI Corporation
Established in 1983, QSI Corporation is a manufacturer of rugged handheld, panel-mount and pedestal-mount terminals for industrial OEMs and commercial vehicle systems integrators. QSI’s human machine interface (HMI) and mobile data terminal (MDT) products include character and graphic terminals that are programmable, customizable, CE certified and NEMA 4/12/13 rated. Numerous interfaces are available, including EIA-232, EIA-422, EIA-485, J1708, Ethernet and Power-over-Ethernet. QSI excels at designing and building custom and semi-custom terminals able to withstand high levels of shock, vibration, humidity and other environmental parameters. All QSI Corporation products are manufactured in the USA at the company's headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information contact QSI Corporation at 801-466-8770, Fax 801-466-8792, Web www.qsicorp.com or www.qlarity.com.
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January 16, 2006
IPFlex Design Tool Sales Reach 200 Licenses
IPFlex Inc. announced today that the sales of its DAPDNA-FW II Integrated Development Environment have reached 200 licenses. The DAPDNA-FW II is used to develop applications for the IPFlex DAPDNA-2 Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor. Reaching this milestone is a strong indication of the industry acceptance of IPFlex products and technologies based on hardware dynamic reconfigurability. IPFlex plans to strengthen the design tool's link into MATLAB/Simulink, and to enhance the selection of application libraries to further enhance the design productivity of the DAPDNA platform.
(PRWEB) January 14, 2006 -- IPFlex Inc. announced today that the sales of its DAPDNA-FW II Integrated Development Environment have reached 200 licenses. The DAPDNA-FW II is used to develop applications for the IPFlex DAPDNA-2* Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor**. Reaching this milestone is a strong indication of the industry acceptance of IPFlex products and technologies based on hardware dynamic reconfigurability. IPFlex plans to strengthen the design tool's link into MATLAB/Simulink, and to enhance the selection of application libraries to further enhance the design productivity of the DAPDNA platform.
The DAPDNA-2 Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor has proven performance superiority surpassing that of conventional solutions including FPGAs, DSPs, and CPUs, particularly in fields such as image processing, networking, security, and scientific research. Currently, more than 20 companies have selected the DAPDNA-2 for use in commercial systems. Beginning in 2005, IPFlex is increasing its efforts to provide solutions appropriate to all phases of customers' development process, from algorithm optimization to systems validation.
Koichi Hagishima, President and CEO of IPFlex, states: "In March 2004 IPFlex introduced the DAPDNA-2 Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor. The introduction was the start of the paradigm shift in semiconductor industry. Sales of our DAPDNA-FW II Integrated Development Environment have now reached 200 licenses. We believe this is a sign of strong support by our customers designing diversified products. IPFlex will continue to provide the optimal solutions for our customers' applications."
About the DAPDNA-FW II Integrated Development Environment
The DAPDNA-FW II Integrated Development Environment is a powerful set of tools that cover the entire process of developing applications for the DAPDNA-2 Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor, from algorithm design to validation on the actual device. This development environment provides the following major advantages.
Support for a variety of development methodologies
The DAPDNA-FW II supports three different design methodologies, giving the designer the flexibility to choose the design method.
DFC Compiler***
Allows design using Data Flow C (DFC), an extended C programming language. This allows design at a high level of abstraction, with little awareness of the particulars of the hardware. This method makes design easy, portable, and shortens the design cycle time.
DAPDNA Development Tools for MATLAB/Simulink
This package provides a link to MATLAB/Simulink for direct algorithm design and verification on DAPDNA-2. This tool integrates Simulink and MATLAB with DAPDNA-FW II, allowing the designer to efficiently leverage existing MATLAB/Simulink assets.
DNA Designer
This GUI-based tool allows the designer to drag-and-drop DAPDNA-2 processing elements represented as blocks, as a dataflow. This tool provides a dramatically higher level of abstraction compared to the conventional gate-level or RTL-level design tools.
Design productivity improvement
DAPDNA-FW II includes a general-purpose DNA Library which helps wring out all the performance possible from the incredibly flexible, high-performance DAPDNA-2 and increases design productivity. The environment also features a wide variety of convenient simulation tools such a waveform viewer, memory viewer, resource manager, and power consumption viewer.
About the DAPDNA-2 Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor
DAPDNA-2 is a dual-core processor, comprised of a high-performance RISC processor core, called the DAP, and the dynamically reconfigurable core, DNA, a two-dimensional array of 376 processing elements (PEs). DAPDNA-2 can change its hardware configuration to provide the optimal circuitry for an application on demand. This configuration change can take place not only when the system is designed, but also during operation, dynamically, in a single clock cycle****, to meet the instantaneous change in needs of applications implemented by the system.
Terminology
*DAPDNA: Digital Application Processor, Distributed Network Architecture.
**Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor: A processor capable of changing chip circuitry dynamically.
***DFC Compiler: Co-developed with Celoxica Ltd.
**** a single clock cycle: One clock switching operation is possible by creating configuration information beforehand and storing in the background configuration banks.
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January 13, 2006
Electrophysics® Introduces the New Standard in Infrared Imaging for Demanding R&D and Thermography Applications
The New Silver™ high-performance IR camera from Electrophysics boasts remarkable sensitivity, accuracy and ultra-fast frame rates.
Fairfield, NJ (PRWEB) January 13, 2006 -- For infrared applications where accuracy and precision are vital, users can turn to Electrophysics and its high-performance Silver infrared (IR) cameras. The ultimate solution for all thermography related applications, including R&D, NDT, target signature analysis and medical research, the Silver is designed specifically to meet the needs of the most demanding users of IR technology. Combining unmatched speed and sensitivity in a sleek, modern design, Electrophysics is proud to showcase the Silver at this year’s 2006 Photonics West expo.
The Silver utilizes an ultra-sensitive, 320x256 InSb focal plane array sensor that offers users sensitivity better than 20mK, while keeping an extraordinary dynamic range and high linearity across the 3 to 5μm mid-wave spectral range. The Silver incorporates an integral 25mm lens, featuring motorized focus and optional extenders that provide the application specific field of view and target geometry. The Silver also features low noise 14-bit digital electronics and user performed calibration, providing fully-radiometric IR imagery at any selected integration setting.
”When dealing with demanding infrared applications, users should never bargain with performance or precision, said Chris Alicandro, Director of Sales-Infrared Products for Electrophysics. “Offering features commonly associated with higher price point systems, the Silver boasts an impressive price to performance ratio that brings together the speed and accuracy, and more importantly, the reliability that users can depend on, all in an affordable package,” concluded Alicandro.
Users can also take advantage of the Silver’s ultra-fast frame rate. Electrophysics offers two Silver models, which have full format programmable frame rates, ranging from 1hz to 100hz for the Silver 420M and 1hz to 400hz for the Silver 450M. Both models also offer user-friendly and flexible sub-windowing modes, which are adjustable in 1 μs increments. In 80x64 sub-window format, users can capture infrared images at up to 1,000hz with the Silver 420M and up to 20,000hz with the Silver 450M. The Silver IR camera can also incorporate an optional internal filter wheel that accepts up to four separate 25mm OD x1mm filters for viewing sub-spectral ranges. Like all Electrophysics imaging solutions, the Silver is backed by Electrophysics’ knowledgeable and dedicated customer service support staff.
Headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, Electrophysics develops advanced near infrared, night vision and thermal imaging systems for use in a host of imaging applications. Since 1969, Electrophysics has maintained its focus on delivering products that reflect the company’s exceptional engineering capabilities to meet specific real world demands while keeping pace with rapidly evolving imaging technologies. The Company has realized exceptional growth as a result of its customer-centric philosophy and remains firmly committed to continually innovating its products in order to enhance the experience of end-users. Electrophysics is vertically integrated with expertise in complex signal processing, optics, embedded software, PC software applications development and hardware design.
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January 11, 2006
Mouser Electronics and Ohmite Reach Expanded Global Distribution Agreement
Mouser Electronics, Inc., one of the fastest growing distributors in the electronics industry, today announced it has reached an expanded global distribution agreement with Ohmite Manufacturing Company.
Mouser Electronics, Inc., one of the fastest growing distributors in the electronics industry, today announced it has reached an expanded global distribution agreement with Ohmite Manufacturing Company.
Ohmite is a leading manufacturer of power resistive products. Through innovation and acquisition, the company’s product offering has grown to include power resistors, surface mount resistors, and rheostats.
“Since the Mouser-Ohmite relationship began several years ago, it’s become clear that Mouser is uniquely successful at quickly introducing new products to the marketplace,” according to Gary Nadeau, Ohmite’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “It only makes sense that expanding our relationship with Mouser and its parent company, TTI, would enable our mutual customers to more easily acquire Ohmite products through the prototype-to-production transition.”
Nadeau went on to say that Ohmite’s consistent track record of success in new product development partnered with Mouser’s unique customer base and new market development has resulted in dramatic sales growth for both companies.
According to Mouser President and CEO Glenn Smith, this global agreement with Ohmite is in keeping with the distributor’s business model of continuing to offer the newest, most innovative products and the latest technologies to its customers, as Mouser continues to expand its engineering support globally.
“Because our engineering customer base is focused on the design-in and prototyping stages of the design cycle,” Smith said, “Ohmite’s emphasis on developing new resistive products and creative packaging techniques is perfect for customers who need new solutions. We are pleased that this global agreement will allow customers worldwide to experience Mouser’s design time-to-market advantage and TTI’s advanced inventory management for large scale production.”
Mouser’s broad-based product line, unsurpassed customer service, and optimized warehouse operations make Mouser the design engineer’s one-stop shop for all the board-level components necessary for total product design projects.
In addition, Mouser delivers the very best possible customer service – regardless of the size of the customer or the size of the order. The company’s policy of breaking packs and no minimum orders is especially attractive to design engineers working in the prototyping stage of the design cycle.
Mouser reaches a unique customer base of well over 100,000 diverse business accounts that represent a wide range of small, medium and large companies, as well as individual consultants who recommend, specify and purchase board-level components for product designs that other distributors don’t reach.
Mouser’s excellent technical personnel and sales staff are available to take customer calls and process orders from 7 am to 8 pm CST, with same-day shipping on most orders from its state-of-the-art facility.
About Mouser Electronics
Mouser Electronics, a privately-held company and a subsidiary of TTI, Inc., is the fastest growing distributor in the electronics industry and the only distributor in the industry to publish a new 1,600+ page print catalog every 90 days. In addition to its print catalog, Mouser’s continuously growing on-line catalog provides over 550,000 products, more than 400,000 data sheets, and in excess of 1.5 million cross-references. Mouser sells innovative products from over 300 premiere suppliers of semiconductors, optoelectronics, passives, circuit protection, interconnects, wire and cable, electromechanical, sensors, enclosures and thermal management, power sources, test, tools, and specialty products. For more information about Mouser Electronics or to purchase products on-line, visit www.mouser.com.
About Ohmite
Ohmite Manufacturing Company is a privately-held company, based in Rolling Meadows, IL with operations in Mexico and Barbados. Founded in 1925, Ohmite is among the oldest continuing companies in the electronic components business.
Trademarks
Mouser and Mouser Electronics are registered trademarks of Mouser Electronics, Inc. Any other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners.
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January 10, 2006
PLANT ENGINEERING Magazine Honors the Electrophysics® HotShot® Industrial Thermography Camera With Product of the Year Award
The Electrophysics HotShot has been named "2005 Product of the Year" by PLANT ENGINEERING MAGAZINE.
Fairfield, NJ (PRWEB) January 10, 2006 -- Electrophysics, a leading manufacturer of thermal cameras, is pleased to announce that HotShot, its cutting-edge thermography camera, has been selected as the 2005 PLANT ENGINEERING magazine Product of the Year. Voted on by the 100,000 Plant Engineering subscribers, the award is a highly prized recognition of design excellence in the field of instrumentation. HotShot combines superior performance and best in class ergonomic design in a low-cost and highly featured package. Electrophysics is honored to be a part of this award that not only encompasses prestige, but is a symbol of quality and innovation in the industry.
Since its first issue in 1947, PLANT ENGINEERING magazine has stood as the leading problem-solving information source for America's industrial plant engineers. It has won virtually every readership study in its field over the past 20 years and well over 100 studies in all. The PLANT ENGINEERING Product of the Year contest is in its 18th year and the awards are among the most sought-after distinctions by manufacturers when establishing new products in the plant engineering industry. The Product of the Year Awards will be presented on March 20, 2006 at a black-tie reception in Rosemont, IL during the National Plant Engineering and Management Show in March 2006.
An entirely new concept in industrial inspection data collection, the HotShot is the world’s first thermography camera with an integrated data logger functionality and icon-based user interface. The camera was designed for industrial inspection of high voltage electrical systems, production machinery and buildings. The HotShot also features a unique rotating thermal camera head that enables a proper perpendicular view of electrical and mechanical systems from floor level to overhead while maintaining an optimal display angle and hand position, even when operating in tight spaces.
The HotShot integrates a high performance micro-bolometer infrared sensor that delivers sharp, highly sensitive thermal images. An easy-to-use joystick control and 3.5” LCD touch screen with on screen control buttons help to facilitate the identification of inspection point locations, incident information and observation details that can later be automatically incorporated into reports. A Compact Flash? accessory port provides an industry standard interface for a wide range of existing and future accessory devices including CF memory cards, a WiFi card and a miniature hands-free viewfinder. The USB port and active sync provides an easy method for downloading data to a computer. In addition, the HotShot is also extremely lightweight, weighing a mere 1.8 lbs and features a low-power design that will run for 4 hours on a single charge.
Headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, Electrophysics develops advanced thermal imaging, near infrared and night vision systems for use in a host of imaging applications. Since 1969, Electrophysics has maintained its focus on delivering products that reflect the company’s exceptional engineering capabilities to meet specific real world demands while keeping pace with rapidly evolving imaging technologies. The Company has realized exceptional growth as a result of its customer-centric philosophy and remains firmly committed to continually innovating its products in order to enhance the experience of end-users. Electrophysics is vertically integrated with expertise in complex signal processing, optics, embedded software, PC software applications development and hardware design.
For additional information and full specifications, please visit the HotShot product page at www.electrophysics.com
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Online Users Can Now Buy, Sell and Trade Power Tools on Newly Launched 2buytools.com
Every tool in the garage, from air tools to welding equipment can now be bought, traded and sold on the new 2buytools.com, bringing to “tool time” a whole new meaning.
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) January 10, 2006 -- Midav Enterprises announces its newest addition, www.2buytools.com, a one-stop location to buy, sell or trade a wide array of power tools for both work and hobby.
2buytools.com,launched to provide tool users a better way to outfit and update their tool kits, now offers breakthrough technology that enables them to acquire the power tools the need in their line of work or may use everyday for hobbies and projects. Online users can find everything they may need and want from a diverse selection of categories including leading brands, makes and models in Tool Accessories, Air Tools, Automotive Tools, Cordless Tools, Handheld tools, Jobsite and Storage tools, Outdoor Equipment, Power Tools and Welding Equipment.
Michael Davis, president of Midav Enterprises, 2buytools.com’s parent company, states, “We wanted to bring an E-commerce site to the market in a way that provided tool users an economical way to purchase and sell the tools that they need and use so often in order to be productive both on and off the job. We also know that many of us have garages full of tools we may have bought just for one purpose and now don’t need anymore. We wanted to provide away to offload some of those tools, so we incorporated a sell and trade function into the site as well.”
2buytools.com provides a wide range of choices in tool types and brands while having the ability to offer thousands of them at great prices. Not to mention, the same great service and selection often seen at brick and mortar stores can be experienced in an online store.
Don’t be fooled into thinking that Midav.com just offers a tool site. Midav.com brings the world of Internet users unparalleled shopping, travel and business services, a never-ending selection of merchandise at discount pricing and a wealth of information on many topics such as Investing to Health and Fitness.
Midav Enterprises owns and operates Bigado.com, Biganet.com, BigEnable.com, Big-Markets.com and TheInfoSource.com with 140 domains wholly owned and operated by Midav. Along with approximately 2500 affiliate websites, visitors can take a peek at the latest in watches and jewelry at www.watchesandjewels.com, book a relaxing vacation at a fraction of normal rates with www.travelsource.net, grab a deal on software and hardware at www.computers-source.c.com or even buy sell or trade top names tools and hardware atwww.2buytools.com.
For more information or to become a part of the network, log onto, www.midav.com or call 817-917-0219.
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January 09, 2006
Lightolier Expands its Lytecaster® Downlighting Family with High-Performance ENERGY STAR® Rated Frame-In Kits
Lightolier, the leader in interior lighting for over a century, has introduced Lytecaster® ENERGY STAR rated downlights.
(PRWEB) January 9, 2006 -- Lightolier, the leader in interior lighting for over a century, has introduced Lytecaster® ENERGY STAR rated downlights. ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. All products, homes and buildings rated must meet stringent efficiency and environmental standards before receiving the ENERGY STAR approval stamp. The Lytecaster and Lytening Recessed Compact Fluorescent Frame-In Kits (available in 5” and 6 ¾” apertures) further Lightolier’s ongoing commitment to Energy Smart® lighting without sacrificing design, ease of installation or, most importantly, performance.
“Lytecaster’s ENERGY STAR rated products are helping consumers rethink negative opinions about using energy-efficient compact fluorescent lighting in their homes,” says Kenneth Kawa, Product Manager of Lightolier’s Lytecaster business unit. “With Lytecaster, you achieve the precise optics and pleasing architectural design typical of Lightolier, in addition to the environmental and cost benefits of using ENERGY STAR rated lighting in your home.”
The ENERGY STAR Lytecaster Frame-In Kits provide general illumination and wall washing for commercial and residential environments. The provided ballast offers an effective electrical noise filter, and most available Lytecaster reflector trims will work within the frame. All ENERGY STAR qualified light fixtures must last 10,000-20,000 hours, distribute light more efficiently and evenly than standard fixtures, and carry a two-year warranty.
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KUA Unveils 2006 Energy Conservation Calendar
Kissimmee Utility Authority sponsored a county-wide art contest for third, fourth and fifth grade students. The winning entries are featured in the utility's full-color 2006 Calendar of Energy Conservation.
Kissimmee, FL (PRWEB) January 7, 2006 –- In an ongoing effort to support and encourage the conservation of electricity, Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) recently sponsored a county-wide art contest for third, fourth and fifth grade students.
The winning entries are featured in KUA's full-color 2006 Calendar of Energy Conservation. Copies of the calendar are now available free of charge to the general public.
The winning entries are also available for viewing online at http://www.kua.com/Community/Features/StudentArt06.
A total of 341 entries were received from 13 Osceola County elementary schools, including public, private and charter schools.
The featured student artists include:
-- Central Avenue Elementary – Luis Rosario, grade 5
-- Cypress Elementary – Christian Adorno, grade 5
-- First United Methodist School – Chris Wilcox, grade 3; Jessica Yousey, grade 4
-- Kissimmee Elementary – Laura Balbuena, grade 5; Alexis Davila, grade 3; Jarynn Lowe, grade 4
-- Life Academy – Christian Arroyo, grade 5
-- Michigan Avenue Elementary – Stephanie Baur, grade 4
-- Mill Creek Elementary – Stephanie Arnold, grade 5; Catherine Castro, grade 5; Alex Price, grade 5
The calendars are being distributed at KUA's Customer Service Center at 1701 W. Carroll Street in Kissimmee while supplies last.
KUA's annual calendar project has received 36 local, state and national public relations and design awards since its inception in 1995.
Founded in 1901, KUA (www.kua.com) is Florida's sixth largest community-owned utility providing electric and telecommunication services to 170,000 residents in five Central Florida counties.
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January 05, 2006
Eleven Engineering Introduces "Chipcon Powered" Low Power Wireless Audio Modules Optimized for Headphones and Other Battery Operated Devices
Today Eleven Engineering Incorporated announces the Squeak™ 1C digital wireless audio modules featuring XInC2™ are production ready.
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 5, 2006 -- Today Eleven Engineering Incorporated announces the Squeak™ 1C digital wireless audio modules featuring XInC2™ are production ready. The modules are optimized for low power operation with Chipcon's CC2400 transceiver and the XInC2 wireless processor from Eleven. In fact on a single charge, a 3.7 V Li-Ion battery with 660 mAh nominal capacity could power headphones with the Squeak 1C module for over 12 hours.
"In addition to its low power operation, a great innovation of Squeak 1C is its ability to support multiple receivers," said John Sobota, CEO of Eleven. "A portable music player equipped with Squeak 1C can deliver HiFi audio to multiple Squeak 1C headphones, communicating with each one using robust closed-loop RF."
"With its high throughput and low current consumption, the CC2400 is a perfect fit for wireless high quality audio application", said Karl Helmer Torvmark, Product Marketing Director, Consumer Electronics at Chipcon, "and we are very pleased that CC2400 has been selected by Eleven to give the Squeak 1C the best wireless performance and audio quality."
The small module, in a WHAM2 package, integrates the CC2400 2.4 GHz, 1.0 Mbps FSK radio transceiver built on CMOS technology and the XInC2 wireless audio processor with 8 hardware threads, baseband, DSP functionality, and low power operation. The modules can easily be configured for either analog or digital input/output. Additionally the receiver module can come integrated with a headphone amplifier. Squeak 1C is available in 10 and 30 meter indoor range options that easily avoid potential sources of interference in the over-crowded 2.4 GHz band using advanced error correction techniques and frequency hopping. Squeak 1C's variable radio output power make it an ideal solution for world-wide distribution including the Japanese market.
The Squeak protocol also incorporates a duplex control channel for transmitting commands to or from the receiver module. For example, the receiver module inside headphones can send track-control commands such as skip, pause, and play to an audio player with a transmitter module built in.
Eleven will be accepting orders for the Squeak 1C mass production modules featuring the CC2400 and XInC2 starting January 31, 2006. Additionally Eleven offers a full line up of evaluation kits, development kits and reference designs to enable manufactures and developers to rapidly deploy wireless audio system
About Eleven Engineering:
Founded in 1992, Eleven Engineering is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless baseband processors and digital wireless audio modules. Leveraging the multithreaded technology of its XInC™ family of wireless processors, Eleven has become a global leader in digital wireless audio. The Squeak product line of digital wireless audio modules ship in the WHAM2 form factor which is small and highly integrated to provide designers, developers, and manufactures with drop-in solutions for a wide range of wireless audio applications. All Squeak products employ Eleven’s unique adaptive frequency hopping algorithm; WFD (Walking Frequency Diversity) to deliver superior audio quality of service (QoS), even in the crowded 2.4 GHz band. Eleven also offers evaluation kits, development kits, reference designs, and engineering services to facilitate easy integration and reduce time to market. More information about Eleven and how to incorporate Eleven’s robust wireless solutions is available online at www.ElevenEngineering.com.
About Chipcon:
Chipcon is a leading international semiconductor company that designs, produces and markets high performance standard radio frequency integrated circuits (RF-ICs) for use in a variety of wireless applications in the 300 to 1000 MHz and 2.4 GHz frequency bands.
Chipcon targets both consumer electronics and home and building automation end markets and has strong positions both in proprietary and standards-based radio technologies.
Chipcon Group ASA is the parent company and holding company that controls the activities of its wholly owned subsidiaries Chipcon AS, Chipcon Inc. and Figure 8 Wireless Inc. Chipcon's products are distributed worldwide and we are represented at 55 locations in 31 countries.
For more information, visit Chipcon’s Web site at www.chipcon.com or call the company directly at +47 22 95 85 44.
Squeak 1C, XInC, XInC2 and their associtated logos are trademarks of Eleven Engineering Inc. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.
Eleven Engineering Contact:
Marc Brulotte, Marketing Manager
Phone: +1 (780) 425-6511 x223
Chipcon Contact:
Vidar Bergli, Marketing Communications
Phone: +47 95 93 95 00
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Atmel's ATR2406 Equips Eleven Engineering's Multi-Channel Digital Wireless Audio Solution for Wireless Home Theater Applications
Eleven Engineering and Atmel® announced today the availability of a robust Hi-Fi digital wireless audio solution, the Squeak 1A platform.
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 5, 2006. -- Eleven Engineering, a leader in digital wireless audio, and Atmel® (Nasdaq: ATML), a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today the availability of a robust Hi-Fi digital wireless audio solution, the Squeak 1A platform. The Squeak platform integrates Atmel's ATR2406 2.4-GHz ISM-band single-chip transceiver and the XInC2 wireless processor from Eleven Engineering providing baseband MAC protocol, audio CODEC, and advanced dynamic error correction algorithms. Squeak 1A provides robust quality of service and outstanding audio fidelity – even in the presence of interference sources such as microwave ovens, 802.11b/g networks, and cordless telephones – at indoor ranges of 15, 25 and 50 meters.
Squeak 1A is available in a low-cost, integrated, mass-production WHAM2-package module for easy drop-in wireless audio solutions where multiple nodes are required. The unique architecture of Squeak 1A allows a single transmitter to communicate wirelessly with up to four independent receivers with selectable end-to-end latency of 15, 16, 18, or 20 milliseconds. Combined with its low cost, this makes Squeak 1A a perfect solution for wireless home theatre and other wireless audio applications.
The ATR2406 has outstanding RF performance: high receiver sensitivity of -93 dBm at an RF data rate of 1.152 Mbps, high adjacent-channel rejection of typically more than 33 dBc, and an RF output power of up to +4 dBm for link ranges of more than 150m in free space. This enables Squeak 1A to achieve a large wireless coverage range with excellent immunity against strong inband interference. The integrated VCO and fast PLL enable the use of Eleven Engineering’s intelligent, adaptive, fast frequency-hopping algorithm which detects if other RF systems (e.g., WLAN) are using the same ISM frequency range and finds free frequencies to guarantee a superior sound quality.
Squeak 1A, a complete solution for wireless audio, integrates the ATR2406 and XInC2 with standard Squeak system software and customizable application software. The modules can be configured for either analog or digital input/output and have available general-purpose input/output for custom user interface features.
“Using the high-performance ATR2406, the Squeak 1A is the most compelling industry solution for high-volume wireless audio applications,” said Matthias Bopp, General Manager and Senior Director of Atmel's BC Communication. “The ATR2406’s specific features such as indoor link range and sound quality will give our customers a competitive edge in the quickly growing wireless audio segment.
“Squeak 1A enables multi-node wireless audio from both the standpoint of technology and that of economics,” said John Sobota, CEO of Eleven Engineering. “With Squeak 1A, virtually all wiring problems with home-theater systems can be eliminated.”
XInC2 is a 16-bit multi-threaded RISC processor with a MAC protocol, audio CODEC, baseband, DSP functionality and advanced dynamic error correction algorithms, streamlined for wireless audio with eight hardware threads handling up to 100 MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second). The Squeak 1A transmitter takes full advantage of XInC2's advanced baseband capability allowing for 2-, 3- and 5-node systems delivering up to four channels of 16-bit, 48 kHz audio samples to four separate speakers.
Squeak 1A is available in mass production module form. To order Squeak 1A modules, evaluation kits, and reference designs, visit Eleven Engineering's website at www.ElevenEngineering.com.
The ATR2406 is available in an ultra-compact QFN32 plastic package (5 x 5 mm) and is manufactured in mass production, having already shipped millions of units in the past months. Pricing for the ATR2406 starts at US $1.80 in quantities of 10K. Various RF evaluation demo boards and complete evaluation kits including manufacturing data can be ordered via Atmel’s local sales offices.
Footnote
CODEC = Compressor/Decompressor or Encoder/Decoder
DSP = Digital Signal Processor
ISM = Industrial, Scientific and Medical license-free band
PCB = Printed Circuit Board
MAC = Media Access Control
MIPS = Million Instructions Per Second
RISC = Reduced Instruction Set Computer
PLL = Phase Locked Loop
VCO = Voltage Controlled Oscillator
WLAN = Wireless Local Area Network
About Atmel
Atmel is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry’s broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions. Focused on consumer, industrial, security, communications, computing and automotive markets, Atmel ICs can be found Everywhere You Are®.
About Eleven Engineering
Eleven Engineering Inc., founded in 1992, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless baseband processors and digital wireless audio modules. Leveraging the multithreaded technology of the XInC family of wireless processors, Eleven has become a leader in quality of service (QoS) for the wireless audio sector. Eleven offers evaluation and development kits, reference designs, and engineering services to facilitate easy integration and reduce time to market. More information about Eleven and how to incorporate Eleven’s robust wireless solutions is available online at www.ElevenEngingeering.com.
2006 Eleven Engineering Inc. All rights reserved. Squeak 1A, XInC, XInC2 and their associated logos are trademarks of Eleven Engineering Inc. Atmel®, logo and combinations thereof, Everywhere You Are® and others are registered trademarks or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.
Information:
Atmel's 2.4-GHz ISM transceiver IC ATR2406 product information may be retrieved at: http://www.atmel.com/dyn/resources/prod_documents/doc4779.pdf
Squeak 1A low-cost digital wireless audio product information may be retrieved at:
http://www.ElevenEngineering.com/documents/IS/DO5201.pdf
To order Squeak 1A modules, evaluation kits, and reference designs, visit Eleven Engineering's website www.ElevenEngineering.com.
Atmel Press Contacts:
Dr. Susanne van Clewe, Marcom Manager Communications and Automotive Products
Phone: +49 7131 67-2081
Helen Perlegos, Public Relations – USA and Asia Pacific
Phone: +1 408 487-2963
Veronique Sablereau, Corporate Communications Manager – Europe
Phone: +33 1 30 60 70 68, Fax: +49 7131 67-2423
Eleven Engineering Press Contacts:
Marc Brulotte, Marketing Manager
Phone: +1 780 425-6511 x223
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High-End Home Theater Systems Require High-End Surge Protection
Today’s home theater components and installations can represent a significant investment. Understanding that extending the life of any electronic platform starts at the plug, Zero Surge, the leading manufacturer of patented series mode power quality filters, offers 100% surge protection / 0% failure series mode filters.
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 5, 2006 -- Today’s home theater components and installations can represent a significant investment. With costs averaging in the thousands of dollars – and some times reaching into the tens of thousands of dollars – consumers must look to maximize their entertainment experience by protecting their investment over the long run. Understanding that extending the life of any electronic platform starts at the plug, Zero Surge, the leading manufacturer of patented series mode power quality filters, offers unparalleled powerline surge protection ideal for any home theater system.
For costly high-end home theater systems, nothing less than 100% surge protection with 0% failure should be considered; for that, turn to Zero Surge. For over 16 years, Zero Surge’s patented products have been providing unequalled, unfailing powerline surge protection for important applications. For the home theater, several Zero Surge series mode power quality filters are especially suitable, including the 8R15WI which offers isolated receptacles for the mixing of digital and analog products, the 8R15W and 8R15W-TWR tower model. For use in conventional entertainment centers and racks, the 1RM15WI and 1RM20WI rack mount units and the 1MOD15WI and 1MOD20WI modular units are ideal and stack well among additional components of the home theater system.
“All it takes is one power surge to ruin the investment of home theater owners,” noted Rudy Harford, Chief Engineer and President of Zero Surge. “Power surges happen more often than not and can range anywhere from a minimal ringwave to a 6,000 volt / 3,000 amp pulse, induced by a nearby lightning bolt. As power surges are out of sight and unpredictable, many consumers are unaware of or are not in tune to the protection that is available for their consumer electronics. With Zero Surge’s 100% surge protection, peace of mind is assured from the moment you plug in. Additionally, with each series mode power quality filter comes the performance and reliability that has become synonymous with the Zero Surge name, as each model has been certified for safety, performance and endurance by Underwriters Laboratories® (UL),” concluded Mr. Harford.
Unlike the competition that shunts excess surge energy to the “ground” wire and utilizes tiny, inexpensive metal oxide varistors (MOVs) to divert surge current, Zero Surge’s patented series mode power quality filters perform as a tranquillizer on the surge current and absorb even the most destructive strikes and dissipate them harmlessly over time, repeatedly. In addition, Zero Surge filters don't contaminate the ground wire or use sacrificial components, which when used with home theater systems, can cause unwanted and annoying interference and noise.
MOV-based surge suppression systems can also be unsafe, as they have been linked to fires due to overheating. When hit with powerful surges, MOVs have been known to explode and burn, and with use, can deteriorate and completely lose their effectiveness with no outward sign of the degradation. Ensuring an added level of confidence, Zero Surge units don't wear out, and each one comes with a 10-year limited warranty and a Lifetime Service Agreement.
“Why play Russian Roulette with your expensive large screen televisions and home audio systems?” asks Harford. “For just an incremental cost of your investment, Zero Surge’s series mode power quality filters will give you peace of mind, and allow you to enjoy your home theater system for many years.”
Zero Surge’s series mode power quality filters are available for purchase online at www.zerosurge.com or by calling 1-800-996-6696.
Zero Surge Inc. manufactures, non-degrading power quality filters, certified by UL for safety, endurance and performance. In business since 1989, the company’s patented filters eliminate the surge damage and equipment loss often experienced with sacrificial MOV (metal oxide varistor) type surge suppressors. Zero Surge Inc. has over 50 models accommodating a wide range of applications. Corporations, medical operations, universities, ocean vessels, the U.S. military and government, manufacturing plants, banks, utilities, and homeowners are just some of the customers relying on Zero Surge filters. The products do not contain sacrificial MOVs which wear out with use, can fail, and have caused fires.
For more information, including a useful product specification chart, visit Zero Surge online at www.zerosurge.com.
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Systems Distributors, Inc., (SDI), Atlanta, GA, Announces Availability of Ecommerce Site for SDI Customers
Systems Distributors, Inc., (SDI), Atlanta, GA, a leading wholesale distributor of security products, announces the immediate availability of purchasing through the internet for its customers.
(PRWEB) January 5, 2006 -- Systems Distributors, Inc., (SDI), Atlanta, GA, announces the availability of its new ecommerce site for SDI customers. SDI, a leading wholesale distributor of security products for over 10 years, offers a wide range of offerings, including intrusion, CCTV, fire alarms, access control, and sound and communication systems.
SDI's site at http://www.sdilink.com now offers customers the ability to order on-line, check inventory availability, view and print past invoices, and pay by the customer's standard terms or by credit card. The site is VeriSign secured for both customer and SDI protection.
Systems Distributors, Inc., represents and stocks the major brand names in the industry, as well as generic brands to match the best product to the application. Pelco, GE Security, DSC, Napco, Sony, Firelite, System Sensor, HID, Silent Knight, Altronix, IEI, Securitron, Panasonic, Digimerge, Optex, and many other vendors are sold and supported by SDI every day.
SDI's systems specialists focus on the design and support of CCTV, fire, and access control systems for SDI customers. Due to the increasing network expertise required for many applications today, SDI customers appreciate and rely upon the systems specialists.
"We believe our new ecommerce capabilities offer our customers one more service that will add tangible benefits for them," according to Becky Busby, VP Sales. "Customers will now be able to order after hours, check inventory, and local customers can have their orders waiting for them first thing in the morning."
One of the useful features of this shopping cart software is the dealer can select from his own history of recent purchases and buy at the same prices, assuming the cost has not changed since the last purchase. For most SDI customers, this makes it very easy to find and place orders for the typical items used by any particular customer.
To sign up for the new ecommerce service SDI customers just visit the home page at http://www.sdilink.com and click signup button.
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January 03, 2006
“Pimp My Living Room” Becomes a Reality for Many Americans: Booming Demand For LCD TVs.
Home theater systems and flat screen TVs are sweeping the nation. 2005 will be remembered as the year when LCD Tvs finally arrived.
(PRWEB) January 3, 2006 -- 2005 will go down in history as the year of the big screen LCD TV. Large screen LCD TVs have recently come down in price to be very competitive with large (40”+) plasma TVs. People who have been searching for the perfect flat panel TV screen can finally get it at a price they want. One thing is for certain: home entertainment will never be the same again: it will be bigger and better.
“We've seen the price drop below $1000 for some LCD TVs,” Said Michael Crow in a recent interview. However, some of the really high end LCD TV prices still run in the thousands.
The home theater trend has swept the nation in recent years with some families even going to the extent of installing lighted aisles and popcorn machines in their homes. Home projectors, plasma TVs, and LCD TVs can make the difference between a mediocre cinema experience and an incredible one. Some technologies have fallen by the wayside, while others (like flat screens) have made substantial in roads in living rooms across the country.
While both LCD TVs and Plasma televisions can deliver large screen pictures, they use different technology to deliver a state of the art viewing experience. Shipments of both types of flat panel screens are expected to increase in years to come as they replace older CRT monitors.
About lcdtvme.com:
With their corporate office in Houston, Texas, CEO Michael Crow and his research staff prepare detailed articles and information about LCD TVs. Lcdtvme.com provides LCD TV related content for home theater enthusiasts all over the world.
In a recent interview, Michael said he has many new site enhancements in store for people who are either considering investing in an LCD TV or are going to install a home theater.
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Protronica Launches North American Website at www.protronica.us.com
Protronica Incorporated worked with eXubrio C-Level Leads to develop and launch a new website to support business growth in the North American market. Protronica represents a Swiss electronics manufacturing service firm – Escatec – that makes products and subassemblies.
Buffalo & Corning, N.Y. (PRWEB) January 3, 2006 –- Protronica Incorporated launched a new website at www.protronica.us.com to serve its US and Canadian clients. The firm worked with eXubrio C-Level Leads, LLC, to develop the new website. The website will support a lead generation and appointment setting campaign created by eXubrio C-Level Leads.
Protronica represents a Swiss electronics manufacturing service firm – Escatec – that makes products and subassemblies. The firm serves companies whose products, and product launches, must work right every time – without exception. When clients work with Protronica, they work with a company that cares for and safeguards their brand's reputation. Well-respected international brands already trust their projects to Protronica, from innovative consumer product manufacturers to market-leading communications firms.
Protronica can step in at any point in a product development process and expertly manage every step of the project: Styling model through prototypes to production. Whether its complex molded parts or printed circuit board assemblies, Protronica will deliver the electronics a client’s product needs.
About Protronica
Protronica represents the Escatec Group, a Swiss owned Electronics Manufacturing Services company with its headquarters in Malaysia and main manufacturing facilities in Malaysia, Singapore and Switzerland. Protronica’s North American office is located in Corning, New York. Protronica also has offices in London, England, and Belfast, Ireland. For more information about Protronica in North America, call Rob Garner at (607) 936-0463, or visit www.protronica.us.com.
About eXubrio C-Level Leads
The eXubrio C-Level Leads sales appointment making service provides more selling opportunities for a business's sales staff. With this service, sales people are able to focus on what they do best - closing sales. eXubrio, LLC, and Noein Inc. own eXubrio C-Level Leads. The service integrates with eXubrio’s other marketing offerings which include Value Proposition development, Key Message creation, and business development direct marketing programs.
eXubrio C-Level Leads has offices in Cheektowaga, Kenmore, and Amherst, New York. Call John Klingensmith at (716) 689-8886, or visit www.c-levelleads.com for information about eXubrio C-Level Leads.
Media Contact:
Rob Garner
Phone (607) 936-0463
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Worldwide Laser Introduces the LP2000 Series of TEA Laser Marking Systems
Worldwide Laser Services Corporation introduces the LP2000 series of TEA laser marking systems which utilizes a mask for laser etching and laser marking.
Gilbert, AZ (PRWEB) January 3, 2006 -- Worldwide Laser Services Corporation today announced the introduction of the LP2000 series of TEA laser marking systems. The TEA laser system utilizes a mask for laser etching and laser marking. Worldwide Laser manufactures the LP2000 a spark gap driven TEA mask Co2 laser, the LP2500 a ceramic thryatron Co2 TEA laser, and the LP3000 with a water tight metal vessel & ceramic thryatron.
The LP2000 series of TEA mask Co2 lasers come in several configurations from Standard System (SS) to High Speed (HS) and Very High Speed (VHS). They are capable of laser marking or laser etching up to 90,000 parts per hour. The LP2000 series of lasers are generally air cooled but for higher speed operations they are water cooled. The power ranges from 1.9 joules to 5.0 joules depending on the model and configuration. The lasers require an external gas bottle and are ‘flow through’ so that the laser gas mix is consumed. The LP2000 series of laser has a refined and redesigned gas flow system which makes the laser gas consumption of the LP2000 series of TEA Co2 lasers the lowest in the industry.
The LP2000 series of TEA Co2 lasers are not controlled by computers therefore they require operator intervention to change the mask for the laser mark or for the laser etch to be changed. However the TEA Co2 lasers which are pulsed have extremely high peak power. Therefore, they can laser mark or laser etch many materials that sealed beam RF excited Co2 lasers are unable to mark or etch.
Worldwide Laser has been manufacturing, rebuilding, & maintaining TEA Co2 mask lasers for over 20 years. Worldwide Laser is the industry leading experts for TEA Co2 laser marking systems. Worldwide Laser also has the complete range of spare parts and optics for the Lumonics series of TEA Co2 laser from 920 to 960.
For information or a quote on the LP2000 series of TEA Co2 laser marking and laser etching systems, parts for the Lumonics series of Co2 TEA lasers, or a refurbished 940, 960, or 960 SSM TEA Co2 laser just call Worldwide Laser at 1-480-892-8566 option 5 or visit their website http://www.wlsc.com
About Worldwide Laser
Worldwide Laser was founded in 1986 and the company has evolved into a respected major laser marking systems manufacturer. They have also developed an impressive list of national and international service and parts clients. Worldwide currently has active clients in ten countries on three continents. Worldwide has developed a major service organization for TEA CO2, CWCO2, and ND-YAG based laser marking products. They provide one of the largest inventories of spare parts in North America. Their own products include the LP2000 series of TEA Co2 lasers, the LP9000 series of diode & flash lamp YAG lasers, and the LP8000 series of Co2 lasers. Worldwide Laser has established a major laser marking job shop with TEA CO2, CWCO2, Diode, and flash lamp ND-YAG laser marking systems. For further information call (480) 892-8566 or visit their website http://www.wlsc.com
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Milestones and Trends in Renewable Energy
Some reflections and projections from the field of clean energy technology.
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT (PRWEB) January 2, 2006 -- Pure Energy Systems News (PESN) has released a summary report of 2005, with projections for 2006.
According to the report, the year 2005 saw large wind power installments come into a price range where they are now competitive with traditional grid prices. 2006 could see several solar designs do the same.
The report also notes that Cold fusion was boosted with two, concurrent and independent sonofusion breakthroughs, though the stigma in the name is still deeply seated.
Projections for 2006 include the arrival on the commercial scene of floating wind turbines -- buoyed up in the water like oil rigs, or elevated high in the air, courtesy of helium. Also, 2006 is likely to see at least three companies offering after-market kits for adding Brown's gas (H and O from electrolysis, common ducted) to the air intake of vehicles for enhanced mileage and performance. Many other fuel economizing systems are slated to mature in the marketplace.
The report also predicts that evidence of climate change will likely continue to mount, adding urgency to the search for solutions. And while it will yet be years before we harness lightning, stable tornado systems prototypes that tap waste heat from power plants could arrive this coming year.
Will 2006 be the year that clean energy becomes more the vogue than cool computer gadgets?
To see the full report with references, go to:
http://pesn.com/2006/01/01/9600216_Year_in_Review_and_Forecast/
Pure Energy Systems News is produced by PES Network Inc., whose purpose is to promote awareness and foster development of clean energy technologies. This year-end summary and forecast was written by PES founder and executive directory, Sterling D. Allan, who is also founder of the New Energy Congress mentioned in his report. This Congress was established to streamline the process of identifying promising energy technologies.
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