Sun Microsystems desktop virtualisation
27 April, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.oracle.com/global/au
Sun Microsystems has announced the latest version of xVM VirtualBox, its free and open source desktop virtualisation software, as well as xVM VirtualBox Software Enterprise Subscription, for all day, every day premium support for enterprise users.
Altium design software
17 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Altium Limited
Altium has added new project management and design data publishing capabilities to its unified electronic design solution that help electronics designers manage design projects.
Transmitter software
17 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific
MTS Systems has updated the free set-up software for the Level Plus model MG liquid-level transmitter.
New chips bring new programming
14 April, 2009 by Jeff Meisel, real time and embedded product manager, National Instruments | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd
Moore’s Law, which states that the number of transistors on a chip doubles every 18 to 24 months, still holds as true as it has for the last 40 years, but it no longer translates into a linear increase in performance. Previously, chip manufacturers increased processor clock speed to double chip performance — from 100 to 200 MHz and more recently into the multi-gigahertz (GHz) range.
USB power sensor
14 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Clarke & Severn Electronic Solutions
Mini-Circuits has released the PWR-6G+, a multi-channel USB power sensor with a 50 dB dynamic range that is supplied with power meter software that turns the PC/laptop into a power meter.
New chips bring new programming
14 April, 2009 by Jeff Meisel* | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd
Moore’s Law, which states that the number of transistors on a chip doubles every 18 to 24 months, still holds as true as it has for the last 40 years, but it no longer translates into a linear increase in performance. Previously, chip manufacturers increased processor clock speed to double chip performance — from 100 to 200 MHz and more recently into the multi-gigahertz (GHz) range.
Data centre control
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Cincom Systems of Australia Pty Ltd
Citrix Systems has announced NetScaler 9, for improving the efficiency of web-based applications.
NiMH charger IC
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics Marketing
Maxim has introduced the DS2710, a standalone NiMH charger IC with alkaline-cell detection. Said to be the smallest charger IC to incorporate fast-charge control and alkaline-cell detection, it saves space and cost.
Altronic Distributors DIN rail power supplies
12 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Altronic Distributors Pty Ltd
Altronic Distributors has released a range of DIN rail mounted power supply modules.
Unmasking semiconductors
04 March, 2009
European researchers have developed a solution to ‘mask-less’ semiconductor lithography which claims to reduce the costs and production times associated with low-volume device manufacture and prototyping.
NICTA spin-out wins more funding
03 March, 2009
Open Kernel Labs has gained a further US$7.6 million in venture funding. The company is a spin-out organisation of NICTA, Australia's Information and Communications Technology research centre of excellence.
Mouser Electronics and Leadis Technology global distribution
27 February, 2009
Mouser Electronics has signed a global distribution agreement with Leadis Technology, a fabless semiconductor company that specialises in designing and developing analog and mixed-signal semiconductors.
China connection extended
23 January, 2009
Altium has appointed Digital China as a key distributor for Altium's unified electronics design solutions.
New distributor for Mouser
19 January, 2009
X-On Electronics has been appointed by Mouser as its distributor for Australia.
Directors appointed
16 January, 2009
Steve Adcock, CEO of the Electronics and ICT Association, says the association has appointed its first board of directors. Six directors have been appointed and represent a strategic cross-section of the electronics and ICT industry in addition to academia.
