Products of the Year

20 November 2002 News

Motorola µP named best high-performance embedded processor

'True' RF system-on-chip solution

MirrorBit architecture enables highly reliable, high density NOR Flash devices

Wireless cellular comms modules ready for integration

First 8051 C++ compiler launched

RabbitCore named Innovation of the Year

Piezo ceramic speakers

New LabVIEW version instantly enables web-based measurements

USB JTAG emulator for DSP development

Extended-life high power ultraviolet LED

Emulator allows functions to be reprogrammed 'on the fly'

Proven computer chassis gets award and Intel certification

New 'RF-232' protocol enables drop-in installation of 2,4 GHz FHSS transceivers

GSM connectivity - modules offer technology for the future

New module extends life of 486 in PC/104 market

Power switch IC replaces relays and fuses

Win CE, SyncFlash X86-based 'instant-on' SBC demonstrated

The 'Future of Programmable Logic'

New integrated power semiconductor family launched at show

6-channel 'charge transfer' touch sensor

LIN bus IC needs no regulators

The 'MicroBuddy, an essential microcontroller companion

1,0 mm chip trimmer capacitor

Company ships one millionth integrated communications processor

Integrated MEMS-based gyroscope

Tantalums first with polymer multi-anodes

First lead-free resettable fuses

Screened signal pair/s connectors

Measuring plus recording with multimeter system

Isolated power semiconductor package patented

Smallest surface mount tantalum capacitors

High-speed differential connector system for 10 Gbps

Viewing system for inspection and rework

Award-winning biometric ID Mouse upgraded

Small bridge rectifier for up to 250 V

Power controller features 'breakthrough' standby power performance

World's smallest logic IC package

Higher efficiency heatsinking through extrusion

High-performance test sockets

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Huge SA grid battery project
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Nordex adding 830 MW of wind generation
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