Test & Measurement

Verification System detects presence of lead.

Incorporating micro-focus x-ray fluorescence technology, LeadHoundÂ-© RoHS/Lead-Free Verification System detects presence of elements such as cadmium, mercury, chromium and bromine in 30 sec or less. Unit is suited for determining compliance with RoHS/WEEE directives and military and avionics product compliance testing. System detects lead in testing boards and components, BGA spheres, and...

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Location Leaders Join Hands to Expand Location Based Services

Trueposition Partners With Sirf to Deliver Hybrid Location Delivery Platform to Carriers SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 14 /-- In an effort to broaden and accelerate the deployment of location-based services (LBS), SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIRF) and TruePosition, Inc., will collaborate on the integration of SiRFLoc(TM) -- SiRF's patented, multimode A-GPS architecture -- into TruePosition's...

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GPS Vehicle Tracking System analyzes driving behavior.

DriveSync(TM) lets users track when, where, how far, how fast, and how aggressively vehicle is driven. Information, tracked off-line via GPS satellites, is recorded on in-vehicle DriveSync receiver and USB data key. Results are viewed by detaching data key from receiver unit and inserting it into computer USB port. Once uploaded to DriveSync server, data is interpreted and consolidated into...

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Portable Navigation System facilitates route planning.

Compact nav-u(TM) NV-U70 helps drivers map destination, re-route around obstacles such as traffic jams, locate points of interest, and plot towards home. Able to be seen in all lighting conditions, full-color 3.5 in. display features touch-screen control as well as day and night visibility modes regulated by light sensor. System utilizes 12-channel GPS receiver with RF technology and built-in...

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Video Decoder Chip targets digital media centers.

Dual-channel AVC/VC-1/MPEG-2 video decoder SoC, Model BCM7400 integrates all required media center technology to securely access, store, and share multiple types of digital media content. Concurrent multi-threaded MIPS CPU with IEEE754 FPU and 128 KB second-level cache provides 875 DMIPS capability, while PVR capability enables simultaneous recording of multiple channels. Content security...

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Invensys to Supply Upgraded Digital Turbine Control Systems at AEP's Cook Nuclear Plant

Multiple Invensys products to work together in fast-track implementation for main turbine and feed water pump turbine project FOXBORO, MASSACHUSETTS, USA - November 14, 2005 - Invensys Process Systems today announced that it will supply American Electric Power (NYSE:AEP) with Triconex (www.triconex.com) electronic control systems for the main turbines and feedwater pump turbines on both units at...

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A-GPS Chip addresses space constraints of cell phones.

Housed in 2 x 6 x 1.0 mm, 77-pin BGA chip, ROM-based GSCi-5000 Receiver utilizes 90 nm CMOS and 0.18 micron SiGe process technologies. It features integrated low noise amplifier, fractional synthesizer, and technology that minimizes impact of RF jamming and compression issues. Compliant with 3GPP requirements, unit supports Mobile Station-based, MS-assisted, autonomous, and multimode operation....

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GPS Chips extend battery life of navigation devices.

Utilizing 90 nm CMOS, 0.25 micron BiCMOS process technologies, SiRFstarIII-LT GSC3LT and GSC3LTi provide position, speed, heading, and time information. Housed in 7 x 7 x 1.2 mm, 153-pin BGA chip, Model GSC3LT includes self-sufficient power management, power-on reset circuitry, low noise amplifier control, and TCXO voltage supply and control. Model GSC3LTi is packaged in 6 x 6 x 1.2 mm, 120-pin...

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